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Community turns out for boy in hospice's 10th birthday parade
CAMBRIDGE — On Aug. 19, Jeremiah Shaw had a 10th birthday bash for the ages. The town of Cambridge turned out in droves to make sure this boy felt appreciated with a parade down Foxtail Drive. There were bikers, school buses, fire trucks and tractor trailers. The whole point was to ride by and put a smile on Shaw’s face. ...
Injured Bald Eagle Plucked From River in Daring Rescue By College Staffers in Maryland (WATCH)
A bald eagle, injured and alone near the Chesapeake Bay, earned an A+ for the staff at Washington College after they made a daring rescue along the rocky banks of the Chester River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Two weeks ago, David Kramer noticed a post on Facebook asking if...
POCOMOKE CITY: Council zoning debate halts developer’s request
Amid concerns over spot zoning, a motion for a rezoning request by local developers died at the Pocomoke City council meeting on Monday, Aug. 19, when a motion did not receive a proper second. Mayor Todd J. Nock and Council member Diane Downing were not in attendance. Monda Marsh, first...
Cecil County Council Enacts Key Resolutions for Community Projects
ELKTON, MD — The Cecil County Council, during its legislative session on August 20, 2024, enacted significant resolutions aimed at enhancing county services and infrastructure. Resolution 36-2024 confirmed the reappointment of Bay Area Inspection Agency and American Inspection Agency, Inc. as the designated electrical inspection agencies for the county. Their term is set to expire on July 31, 2025, ensuring continuity in electrical safety standards.
Salisbury University sees second-largest incoming class in school history
SALISBURY, Md. – Monday marked the start of classes for a number of local colleges, including Salisbury University. Schools across the country have been feeling the effects of federal financial aid backups for potential students. But Salisbury University officials say that they were able to manage the financial aid...
City of Salisbury Announces Julie English as the New City Clerk
SALISBURY, Maryland – The City of Salisbury is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie English as the new City Clerk. With nearly a decade of dedicated service to the City and three years of experience as an Assistant City Clerk, English brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role.
Salisbury man sentenced to 105 years in drive-by shooting case
SALISBURY, Md. – A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 105 years in prison for his role in a 2021 drive-by shooting. Earlier this year, 36-year-old Antonio Jarmon was convicted of two counts of first degree assault, two counts of second degree assault, two counts of use of a firearm in a crime of violence, reckless endangerment from a motor vehicle, loaded handgun in vehicle, handgun on person, possession of a firearm with a criminal conviction, and illegal possession of ammunition. Jarmon had an extensive criminal history and had previously been convicted of two separate assaults, making him prohibited from possessing firearms.
Olde Kent Quilters Guild exhibit of small quilts is Sept. 1-28 at Heron Point
CHESTERTOWN — Olde Kent Quilters Guild will be bringing its exhibit of art quilts, wall quilts and other small works — titled “Shore Love Little Quilts!” — to Heron Point for the month of September. The public is invited to view from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, Sept. 1-28. There is no admission cost.
Kaylee Dickson is TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s August 2024 DAISY Awardee
Salisbury, MD – Kaylee Dickson, RN, of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s 5 South patient care unit, has been selected as the August 2024 recipient of the DAISY Award for her compassionate care and special attention provided to a recent patient. In her nomination, a peer on the unit wrote:
Cambridge flood mitigation phase one plan kicks off with community meeting
Cambridge residents concerned about stemming the increasing tide of flooding packed Dorchester County Public Library meeting room Wednesday, August 21. Hosted by Make Cambridge Resilient Project Manager Larry Smith, the community meeting to kick-off the Flood Mitigation Phase I Design featured Coastal Engineer Anna Johnson and Senior Project Manager Megan Barniea of Bayland Consultants and Designers, the City's chosen contractor.
Fall Roadwork to Begin in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY, MD - Roadwork is scheduled to begin on Baltimore Avenue in Worcester County after Labor Day. The Ocean City Maryland Chamber of Commerce is reminding residents that roadwork will begin on "the Baltimore Avenue corridor between 15th and 33rd Streets, including side streets up to 25 feet". Town...
Five key plays that decided Hawai’i vs. Delaware State
It wasn’t the 40-point domination that the oddsmakers were predicting, but the Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors football team still came away with a 21-point victory with a 35-14 win over Delaware State Saturday night at T.C. Ching Stadium. Football is the ultimate chess game in motion so here are...
Daily News Brief | August 27, 2024
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Orioles’ switch-hitters run counter to baseball’s trend: ‘I have 2 brains’
Ryan Fuller has taught hitting to 5-year-olds and currently coaches major leaguers. He’s worked with hundreds of aspiring hitters, but he’s never successfully converted one into a switch-hitter. Fuller, the Orioles’ co-hitting coach, has two skilled switch-hitters on his team, Adley Rutschman and Anthony Santander, but they hit...
Orioles minor league report: Samuel Basallo to join Jackson Holliday, Bryce Harper on exclusive list
This isn’t normal. For the second straight season, the Orioles have promoted a player in his age-19 season to Triple-A. In early September, after Samuel Basallo accrues about a week’s worth of Triple-A plate appearances, he’ll join an illustrious club — one that Jackson Holliday became a member of a year ago. Basallo will soon become only the sixth top prospect since 2006 to reach Triple-A by ...
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