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Westover cat tests positive for rabies
WESTOVER, Md. – The Somerset County Health Department says a cat in Princess Anne has tested positive for rabies. The cat was seen displaying possible signs of rabies, so that’s why they collected her for testing. Officials say once infected, rabies is a virus that has a 100%...
Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/31/24
Friday was no better than Thursday and very few folks wet a line. No boats sailed from Lewes Harbour Marina or Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle reported blues did blitz the Indian River Inlet on Friday morning during incoming water. The usual white bucktails with a white worm or a sliver spoon did the trick with the blues. Nasty weather is usually good news for striper fishermen and so it was on Thursday night into Friday morning when they were caught out of the Inlet on live eels or drifted sand fleas. The beach was too rough to fish.
8-Spot Bet Gives Government Employee A $50,000 Keno Prize
MOUNT RAINIER, Md. – A longtime Maryland Lottery player nicknamed “Rich” just became richer by winning $50,000 playing Keno, his favorite game. The government employee, who has played Lottery games for more than 30 years, recently visited Lottery headquarters in Baltimore to share the story of his lucky win and claim his prize.
NW Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland At Risk for Hail, Severe Weather Saturday
Baltimore, MD – Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit the Baltimore area this Saturday afternoon, bringing with them the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and power outages. Residents across western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and northwestern Virginia are advised to stay weather-aware throughout the day. According to the...
D&J Custom Cutting makes mark with value-added meat processing
HARTLY, Del. — To suggest that business could be better at D&J Custom Cutting would be tempting fate. Since debuting its USDA-certified processing services in March, Dylan and Jenna Nickerson have watched as a growing stream of livestock producers from across the Delmarva region have eagerly tapped them to transform their freshly-slaughtered meat into value-added products such as jerky, hot dogs, sausage, snack sticks, salami and bologna.
Back-to-school brew: teachers, administrators can get a free cup of coffee from Wawa
Wawa is providing teachers and administrators in the Mid-Atlantic with the perfect post Labor Day back to school pick-me-up in the form of a free cup of coffee. Here's when and how teachers and admins can get their free cup of coffee this week. ...
Maryland's First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2024 Announced
Maryland residents reminded to take basic steps to reduce risk of infection from mosquitoes. Maryland 2024 – The Maryland Department of Health today announced that an adult living in the Baltimore Metropolitan region has tested positive for West Nile virus – the first confirmed human case of the virus in Maryland this year. The patient has recovered from the infection.
Delmarva Today 8-30-24 SBY Public Arts Resolution Dies in Session
Public Arts resolution dies in Salisbury Council meeting, crowded Labor Day traveling and the annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow. Host Don Rush talks with Coastal Point Reporter Susan Canfora about these and other stories in our weekly roundup. Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public...
Attorney for victim in Adnan Syed case applauds Maryland Supreme Court decision upholding conviction
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (DC News Now) — Adnan Syed’s murder conviction still stands. On Friday, Maryland’s highest court ordered a redo of the hearing that freed him. It’s been 24 years since he was initially convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend in a case widely publicized on the hit podcast “Serial.” Maryland’s Supreme Court said the family […]
Maryland Welcomes Youngest Deputy State Fire Marshal After Academy Graduation
STATEWIDE — The Office of the State Fire Marshal celebrated a significant milestone today with the graduation of Sierra Hawkins, 23, from the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission Academy…
Thrive Academy Honored by CJJA for Juvenile Justice Innovation
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services’ Thrive Academy was recently awarded the 2024 Council of Juvenile Justice Administrators’ (CJJA) Inspiration Innovation Award. This esteemed recognition honors the program’s outstanding achievements in juvenile justice innovation. The Inspirational Innovation Award is a prestigious recognition created by the...
Maryland Attorney General: Former dentist to spend 18 months in prison after violating probation terms
MARYLAND (DC News Now) — A former Potomac dentist will spend 18 months in jail after violating probation terms. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown’s office said Friday that 57-year-old Seyed Hamid Tofigh pleaded guilty to defrauding a state health plan and practicing dentistry without a license on Feb. 6. Brown said that Tofigh was charged […]
Labor Day weekend deals: Consumer tips to save in the DMV
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Labor Day weekend offers retailers another holiday to promote discounts in-stores, visits to local parks and attractions. As costs continue to burden families, DC News Now found some timely picks to save some cash for Labor Day weekend. “We all want to enjoy those experiences out there; whether it’s going […]
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