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The Vineyards using PooPrints to prevent unsightly piles
While I am pretty much always on the lookout for column ideas, sometimes they fall into my lap. That's what happened here, when a reader shared a photo of a sign that had been posted by the property management company in the apartment hallways of The Vineyards development off Route 9 west of Lewes.
Salisbury Airport anticipating millions in grant funding
SALISBURY, Md. – The Salisbury airport is gearing up to receive more than $7 million in grant funding. About $5 million will be coming from the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program. The grant money hinges on Wicomico County matching 5% of the total, a $366,000 bill that county council...
Local place of worship reports stolen BLM, Pride flags
SALISBURY, Md. – An investigation is underway after a local place of worship reported stolen property. The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at Salisbury put out a statement on social media Wednesday saying that a pride flag and a black lives matter flag had been stolen from their property. A number of members reached out to Salisbury PFLAG Executive Director Mark DeLancey individually. He told WMDT that in some ways, a crime like this can be worse than a physical confrontation.
Backpack Giveaway for school aged children
MARYLAND – The third annual Backpack giveaway is happening again in Salisbury. Every year, Compass Health Services aims to get kids off to a good start. They are a licensed mental health agency and specialize in rehabilitation for adults, children and adolescents. Deloris Watson helped organize the event and says this was a way to show their appreciation to the community. She says there will be free food and drinks, and a raffle where someone will win a brand-new vehicle. In the end, she says their main goal is to help improve the quality of life for the community.
Historical Marker Commemorating Frederick Douglass Approved for Salisbury Old Courthouse Lawn
SALISBURY, MD. - The Wicomico County Council officially approved a historical marker commemorating a speech Frederick Douglass gave in 1880 at the old courthouse. The marker will be a bronze sign placed on the old courthouse's front lawn. The project was greenlit back in June, and garnered unanimous approval at Tuesday's council meeting.
Wicomico Co. Health Dept. to host memorial service for lost loved ones
SALISBURY, Md.- The Wicomico County Health Department will honor lost loved ones through a special memorial service. Thursday night, the health department will host its ‘We Remember You, Overdose Awareness’ service, where families can gather, listen to songs dedicated to their loved ones, and share memories. Program coordinator,...
Salisbury Fire Hydrant Flushing Scheduled in September
SALISBURY, MD - The City of Salisbury announced they are conducting a citywide fire hydrant flushing program for two weeks in September. The City of Salisbury is conducting fire hydrant flushing to ensure water quality, improve "the health of our water system and ensure that fire hydrants are operational and in good working order".
Sole of the city: Cherry Blossom Foamposites honor DMV
WASHINGTON (7News) — The DMV gets its own kicks courtesy of Nike and rapper Wale. The tennis shoe giant has teamed up with the Maryland native to release the Cherry Blossom Foamposite shoe to honor the DMV area. The shoes will only be available for D.C., Maryland and Virginia...
Laurel football team looks to be competitive in tough conference
Over the last few years the Laurel football team has been able to fill shoes of strong players who have graduated. The Bulldogs, who went 6-4 last season and fell to Woodbridge in the state tournament, are looking to do that again this year. “We’ve got a really fun group...
Pair of old gas station properties, historic Rosemont home among current LRC projects
The intersection of E. Front Street and N. Central Ave. in Laurel once had three gas stations. Two of those three properties are now being developed by the Laurel Redevelopment Corporation (LRC). The former gas station and bait and tackle store (201 N. Central Ave.), now called Central Station, has...
CHEER hosting 2024 Fall Festival
The Nutrition Program of CHEER, Inc. is hosting its Annual Trap Pond Fall Festival on Friday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held at Trap Pond State Park, located off Route 24 east of Laurel. Entrance into the park is free. A detour around Trap Pond Road may be in effect, so plan extra time to travel.
Shepherdstown Pike farm in Sharpsburg preserved, brings total preserved by County to over 40,000 acres
22 August 2024- The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning announces, on August 16, 2024, a 267.138-acre farm was preserved, adding to the more than 40,000 acres of permanently preserved land in the County. The easement was procured through a Rural Legacy Program (RLP) easement that was sold on...
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