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The Paul S. Sarbanes Branch could move to the former home of the Ward Museum if a lease between Wicomico County and Salisbury University gets approved.
Wicomico Public Library main branch could move if lease approved by County Council
SALISBURY — The downtown branch of the Wicomico Public Library could be moving to the former home of the Ward Museum if approved by County Council this month. During the regular council session … more
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After the mandatory recount for the Milford Election, Madula Kalesis was determined the winner of Ward One with 224 votes over Mike Boyle with 223 votes.
Milford vote recount shows Kalesis winner of Ward I
MILFORD -- The unofficial results for the Milford election were posted shortly after the polls closed on April 27. However, after a mandatory recount, the results were different in Ward One. … more
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This vehicle has been abandoned in a Dover neighborhood since before March, and since its’ windshield has been shattered, parts of the car stolen, and one side of it sits up on a jack.
Councilman Lewis hopes to solve Dover’s abandoned vehicles issue
DOVER — A car that has been abandoned just behind Christine Holmes’ home in the Stoney Creek development in south Dover is of great concern to her and her neighbors. Since the car … more
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House Minority Leader Mike Ramone, R-Newark, addresses Speaker of the House Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear, during consideration of legislation to implement a hospital cost review board in the First State.
Delaware House lawmakers clash as hospital cost review board bill passes
This story will be updated. DOVER — After nearly four hours of debate, House lawmakers passed legislation that would establish a hospital cost review board in the First State. House … more
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Shannon Pearson reads aloud the Smyrna Town Council election results Tuesday.
Smyrna, Clayton voters determine Town Council members
Two incumbents lost reelection bids for Smyrna Town Council positions Tuesday, while another was defeated in Clayton. more
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Unwanted items are placed on a curb ahead of a previous Clean Up Week in Seaford. The event is set for May 13-17 this year.
Seaford spring Clean Up Week is May 13-17
A sure sign of spring will arrive with the Seaford's annual Clean Up Week from May 13-17. more
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The Milford municipal election took place Saturday, with city residents voting in a new mayor, Todd Culotta.
Culotta beats out incumbent Campbell in Milford mayor race
While the names in this year’s Milford mayoral race were the same as in the 2018 contest, the results were the opposite. With a difference of 100 votes, City Councilman Todd Culotta beat out incumbent Mayor Archie Campbell in the election Saturday. … more
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Pine Street Community Market owner Eddie Beasley chats with Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretarty Jake Day during a county-wide tour Wednesday, April 24. (DHCD photo)
State housing secretary visits projects in Dorchester
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day visited several state-sponsored projects in Dorchester County on Wednesday as part of the agency’s Day Trips tour across Maryland. more
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Timothy Diehl, a commercial fishing and passenger vessel safety examiner for the U.S. Coast Guard, was on the Eastern Shore in March to conduct an inspection on a commercial fishing boat. The Coast Guard advises that a safety exam should be completed every 2 years to ensure safety equipment and procedures are current.
Coast Guard helps commercial fishermen ensure a safe catch
As the nation's largest estuary, the Chesapeake Bay is a highly valued resource for more than 18 million people who live in its watershed. Producing about 500 million pounds of seafood each year, the … more
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Sussex county administration in Georgetown
Marijuana ordinance clears Sussex Planning & Zoning
The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission voted Wednesday to advance an ordinance governing marijuana establishments to County Council, which will soon hold a public hearing on the matter. more
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Monday's Dover City Council meeting ended with passionate words from Mayor Robin Christiansen and city councilpeople.
Electricity shutoff policy on Dover's radar
Residents who receive Dover electricity services and miss a payment can quickly find themselves on a disconnect list, a process the Committee of the Whole tackled Tuesday. more
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State Sen. Mary Beth Carozza addresses business owners, elected officials and members of the public during an April 24 forum in Salisbury.
Eastern Shore delegation members touch on education, housing and other topics during legislative forum
SALISBURY — A myriad of topics were discussed among Maryland’s Eastern Shore delegation members during the annual legislative wrap-forum hosted by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce … more
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Whitehouse departure may affect Sussex P&Z schedule
With the departure of its Planning & Zoning Office director looming in May, Sussex County officials are considering whether there may be an impact to the department’s operations. more
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The view of Silver Lake from 1079 Silver Lake Blvd. Residents in March said that wildlife in the area has increased where the land meets the water.
Possible Silver Lake development rejected by Dover City Council
DOVER – In a victory for nearby neighbors, the Dover City Council has rejected a a potential change to the 2019 comprehensive plan that would have allowed for commercial development at 1079 … more
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Fruitland Primary School was originally built in 1955. Wicomico County Council wants to replace the aging facility with surplus reserves.
Wicomico County Council receives preliminary budget but wants to fund new school with surplus money
SALISBURY — A preliminary $198 million budget for Wicomico County includes $20.5 million for a new Fruitland Primary School but officials are divided on how it ultimately will be funded. … more
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Monday's Dover City Council meeting ended with passionate words from Mayor Robin Christiansen and city councilpeople.
Dover mayor, council people denounce violence in Dover
DOVER -- Monday's Dover City Council meeting concluded with a passionate message from Mayor Robin R. Christiansen regarding recent violent events in Dover.  "Let them get the message that … more
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CWDI Vice President and Cambridge appointed representative Shay Lewis-Sisco welcomed questions at shayspeaks@cwdimd.org, (Debra R. Messick)
CWDI forum is standing room only
Every seat at Chesapeake Grove Intergenerational Center was filled by 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18. An estimated one hundred sixty-nine people attended in person with more watching via live stream to hear from the governing board of Cambridge Harbor. more
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Seaford mayoral candidates Matt MacCoy, left, and Jose Santos converse during Saturday's municipal election. Mr. MacCoy won by a 384-200 margin.
MacCoy, Quillen, Grassett are election winners in Seaford
Seaford City Council will have two new members, while a familiar face will move into the mayor’s seat. Councilman Matt MacCoy claimed the mayorship in Saturday’s election, beating Jose Santos, while Alan Quillen and Stephanie Grassett emerged as winners in a five-candidate council race. more
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The hangers at the Crisfield-Somerset County Airport are to be replaced by 10 new T-hangers but the estimated $1.2 million project has more than doubled in cost in part so the building and apron can be raised out of the floodplain.
Airport hanger project costing more than double original estimates
PRINCESS ANNE — Like all other capital projects in the last few years costs are skyrocketing and it’s no different for the hanger replacement project at the Crisfield-Somerset County … more
For months, residents of the Shadow Hills subdivision have spoken out against a Jeep-specific event slated for May. They want Wicomico County to preserve the 234-acre site for public use in the form of a park as they say it was originally intended..
Residents of northern Wicomico County community ask city council to ban Jeep event
SALISBURY — Residents of a northern Wicomico County community continue to protest an upcoming Jeep-specific event planned for a nearby county-owned site off Connelly Mill Road in Delmar. … more
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