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Delmarva Today 8-30-24 Local Businesses See Better Times Ahead
The Eastern Shore business community is feeling better these days about their economic futures. Host Don Rush talks with John Hickman, director of Salisbury University's Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network about its latest survey.
Reward Offered for Information on Wicomico County Hit-and-Run Incident
SALISBURY, Md. — The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office has announced a reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the individual responsible for a hit-and-run incident that occurred…
Good Morning Delmarva features Sammy, a Delmarva Fox Squirrel
SALISBURY, Md. – Once a month, GMD features an animal from the Salisbury Zoo. For August, we’re meeting Sammy, a Delmarva Fox Squirrel, and a newcomer at the zoo. Travis Zimmerman, a zookeeper tells us, that Sammy is a spunky furry friend with a lot of love to give, who recently featured in National Geographic as an ambassador for her species who almost went extinct.
Retailing is twice as nice for this Kent County business owner
QUEENSTOWN — Building on her eight-plus years of retail experience as owner of the unique gift and upcycled vintage furniture store, Bee Crafty Collectibles on High Street in Chestertown, Helen Cowley has expanded her enterprise to include a second location on the high-profile Outlet Center Drive of Queenstown Premium Outlets in Queenstown. The well-crafted Bee Crafty Collectibles sign created by her husband’s enterprise, Bee Crafty Metals, was affixed atop Cowley’s suite number 17 in early August in anticipation of the soft opening which occurred on...
Man That Struck Rider And 12-YO Charged With Assault, Released On OR: Police
Delaware State Police have arrested 45-year-old Matthew Campbell of Townsend, on multiple charges following a crash investigation on Wednesday night in Townsend. Officials said on August 28, 2024, at approximately 9:40 p.m., troopers responded to a collision in the 100 block of Blackbird Forest Road, Townsend, involving a 2006 Infiniti G35 and a 2017 Harley Davidson FLS. Upon arrival, troopers determined that the Infiniti had struck the rear of the Harley Davidson as the motorcycle was turning onto a private driveway on Blackbird Forest Road.
Motorist charged with driving SUV through Newark-area golf course, hitting golf cart
A motorist under the influence of drugs erratically drove an SUV through a Newark-area golf course, hitting a golf cart and injuring one person, police said. The incident happened at approximately 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Deerfield Golf Club, which is part of White Clay Creek State Park on Thompson Station Road, according to Delaware Natural Resources Police. Video of the incident circulating on social media shows the Ford Bronco drive...
Maryland awards contract for Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild after deadly collapse
BALTIMORE — Maryland transportation leaders on Thursday approved a contract for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge several months after the 1.6-mile (2.6-kilometer) steel span collapsed under the impact of a massive container ship that lost power and crashed into one of its supporting columns. In the immediate aftermath of the deadly March 26 collapse, officials quickly promised to rebuild the bridge — a longstanding Baltimore landmark and vital piece of transportation infrastructure. ...
Maryland runner Studlydoright plenty hopeful in Hopeful at Saratoga
There are plenty of folks around these parts hopeful for Maryland-bred 2-year-old Studlydoright in the $300,000 Grade 1 Hopeful on closing day this Monday at Saratoga Race Course. And for good reason. The Laurel Park-based Jerry Robb runner has had a sensational summer at the Spa with a win in...
St. Mary’s Goes Purple to Host Annual Walk for Recovery
The third annual St. Mary’s Goes Purple Walk for Recovery will be held from 9am to noon Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Leonardtown Square. The family-friendly, free event will celebrate those recovering from substance use, help end the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction, and bring awareness to the disease of addiction and how it impacts our community.
MM 8.30: Maryland women’s cross country to commence season at Salisbury Fall Classic
This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. With the schedule having been announced earlier in August, Maryland women’s cross country is now on the precipice of its 2024 season. The Terps will compete this Saturday, Aug. 31 at 9:45 a.m. at Winter Place Park in Salisbury, Md. The race will be a 6k. Last season, the team opened its season at the Baltimore Metro Meet, with five of its runners finishing in the top 10. Among the top 10 finishers was Katie Altieri, who finished in fourth place and was recently named...
Coast Guard searching for missing man and boat off of Rehoboth
The United States Coast Guard said it is searching for a man who has been missing since Monday morning off of the Delaware coast. Dorian Yanke, 46, went through the Indian River Inlet with the intention of fishing offshore. At 7:30 that morning, he spoke with a family member and said he would...
Ponies and Firebirds fall on the road in Thursday night action
The Arcadia Firebirds football team traveled to Windsor on Thursday night to open its football season. The Firebirds lost a back and forth game by a score of 35 to 27. The Firebirds will play again next Thursday as they host Charles City at home. The Chincoteague Ponies football team...
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