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Former Berlin day care worker pleads to assaulting nine children; Felony charges dropped as sentencing awaits
Heather Ward, a former daycare worker indicted in March following a child abuse investigation at the Berlin Activities Depot, now awaits sentencing after entering an Alford plea to nine counts of second-degree assault. On Monday, Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Brian Shockley found Ward, 40, of Berlin, guilty of the...
Berlin Beer Company awarded grant to spruce up façade
The Berlin Beer Company and its food partner, The Street Kitchen, were recently awarded a $20,000 façade grant from the Berlin Main Street Program to revitalize the exterior of the downtown building. Last week, the Berlin Beer Company and its food partner, The Street Kitchen, were awarded a $20,000...
QA Fair hosts Eastern Shore Jousting Association event
CENTREVILLE — Numerous riders turned out to participate in the annual Queen Anne’s County Fair Jousting Tournament on the night of Friday, Aug. 16. The tournament sponsored by the Queen Anne’s County Fair Board was put on by the Eastern Shore Jousting Association. Karen A. Callahan, a jouster herself, was the chairman and welcomed all of the spectators to the event. She told the crowd she knew there was a lot going on at the fair but to please be patient as some of the...
Betterton council approves hunting ordinance
BETTERTON — On Aug. 13, at their regularly scheduled meeting, Mayor Donald Sutton and the Betterton Town Council members Harry Marcy, Wayne Gilchrest and Bob Pyfer held a public hearing for Ordinance 2024-02. Offering counsel was Town Attorney Tom Yeager. Ordinance 2024-02 states that Betterton will provide a temporary exemption from prohibition from firearm discharge in certain areas of the town for the limited purpose of deer and waterfowl hunting season. ...
A celebration of community, history and culture
CHESTERTOWN — Each year on a weekend in mid-August, Sumner Hall celebrates Legacy Day, a “Celebration of Community, History and Culture.” This year in partnership with the Historical Society of Kent County, it explored African American fraternal and community organizations in Kent County. “Our theme this year was African American fraternal and community organizations,” noted Airlee Ringgold Johnson, community historian for Washington College’s Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience. “Our citizens had a chance to step out of our usual work uniforms...
American Legion Post 77 looking to jumpstart Hometown Heroes banner project
EASTON — An effort to honor past and present veterans, firefighters and police officers gained momentum at the Easton Town Council on Monday evening. Joan Harris-Brooks, speaking on behalf of Blake-Blackston American Legion Post 77, asked the council to partner with the group in creating a banner program so that families of Talbot County veterans, firefighters and officers can honor their loved ones. Harris-Brooks said the banners would be placed...
Lack of funding a 'recipe of frustration'
CENTRVILLE — Upwards of 200 individuals gathered at the Queen Anne’s County Public Schools Board of Education building in solidarity of Queen Anne’s County Education Association members raising their voices against proposed employee layoffs as the board held a closed executive session Aug. 20. “We teach our students to collaborate and talk together, well, let’s walk the walk,” Education Association President Cecilia Mitchell said about the assembly. Marching from Centreville...
Candlelight Vigil brings community together in memory of Bobby Messick
CHESTERTOWN — The overcast conditions Friday evening suited the somber mood when behind the Driftwood Inn, residents attended a candlelight vigil for the late Bobby Messick. Messick, 72, was discovered on Aug. 11, by resident Christa Blackmon. He was pronounced dead later by the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center of Chestertown. No foul play was suspected according to Chestertown Police. The vigil that night however was not to talk...
Voting technology firm, conservative outlet seek favorable ruling in 2020 election defamation case
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Attorneys for an electronic voting company targeted by allies of former President Donald Trump with accusations of manipulating the 2020 presidential election asked a Delaware judge Thursday to rule in their favor in a defamation lawsuit against a conservative news outlet. Florida-based Smartmatic sued Newsmax...
Lawsuit filed against the City of Rehoboth Beach over the hiring of their new City Manager
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – The City of Rehoboth Beach has been hit with a lawsuit over the hiring of their new City Manager, Taylour Tedder. WMDT News sat down today with Tom Gaynor, a Rehoboth homeowner who’s been vocal on the controversy surrounding Tedder’s hiring. At the...
Good Morning Delmarva discusses the 46th annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow
WMDT – Have you ever attended the Nanticoke Indian Powwow before?. If not, here’s your chance as it will be returning for its 46th year on September 7th and 8th!. Hosted by Delaware’s first recognized tribe, the Nanticoke Indian Tribe, the event has always been a way for the community to gather and give thanks.
SBA Baltimore Seeks Nominations for 2025 Maryland Small Business Week Awards
Do you or someone you know have what it takes to become America’s 2025 Small Business Person of the Year? If so, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) wants to hear from you. The SBA is proud to announce that its Baltimore District Office is ready to accept nominations...
Seaford football team is led by four seniors, second year head coach
The Seaford Blue Jay football team fields four seniors this season. Second year coach Austin Perry said he learned a lot after taking over the team last year. “It is exciting and we have a full year under our belts. Last year was last minute and now we know what we want to do and take our time and focus on details,” he said.
Big housing fights in Yorklyn and Ocean View: We've got the stories.
What's Going There in Delaware is Delaware Online/The News Journal's development newsletter, tracking what's coming to the First State. If you like what you’re reading, tell your friends it’s free to sign up here. Email tips, questions and brilliant story ideas to Matthew Korfhage at mkorfhage@delawareonline.com. 🏘A big housing fight in Yorklyn, and a housing fight at...
Ocean Pines reports positive July despite decline in aquatics, yacht club revenues
The Ocean Pines Association released its financial statements for July this week, indicating an overall positive fiscal year for the community despite decline in a couple of areas. The Ocean Pines Association released its financial statements for July this week, indicating a positive fiscal year for the community. The report...
Maryland awards $24M to schools for electrification, solar projects
The Maryland Energy Administration is allocating $24 million to 31 projects in 13 different school districts to implement electrification and solar projects. The investments are designed to help schools save energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ... Read More » The post Maryland awards $24M to schools for electrification, solar projects appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Maryland Gov. Moore announces assistance for farmers affected by drought
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced on Wednesday that farmers whose crops are experiencing drought conditions in central and western Maryland may be able to receive low-interest federal financial loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Farmers in affected areas can apply for emergency loans to meet their recovery needs, […]
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