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GEORGETOWN — The Sussex council voted to approve a non-compensated 120 day extension to its contract to provide expanded sewer services in Long Neck.
The delay was blamed on several …
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex County council voted to proceed with an ordinance to eliminate the positions of department head of emergency operations and department head of emergency medical …
DOVER — A 31-year-old Dover man was arrested on April 23 for several felony charges stemming from a misconduct by a Correctional Officer investigation, Delaware State Police said on Wednesday.
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OCEAN VIEW — The James Farm Ecological Preserve, 30048 Cedar Neck Rd., hosts the family-friendly, free admission Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale this Saturday from 10a.m.-2p.m.
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The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services has announced that applications for the Delaware Health Fund are available for fiscal year 2026 and are due July 15.
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As part of its Delivering Hope To Our Neighbors outreach, Perdue Farms joined the Harry K Foundation and the Food Bank of Delaware to help distribute meals to 764 food insecure children and families …
Sponsors, food trucks, vendors and community service exhibitors can sign up to be part of the Delmarva Chicken Festival, taking place Oct. 7 from 1-7 p.m. at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, Maryland.
Sports
NEWARK — Ryan O’Connor is Delaware’s most experienced quarterback.
But he knows he’s not the Blue Hens’ only current QB who’s proven he’s capable of …
Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County will be hosting the Kitchens for Kitchens...
Dover Downs Results
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024
1st - Clm 7500 Pace $6,000
7-Feherty (Ti Tetrick) 3.00 2.20 2.10
1-Trey's Charlie (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5.00 2.80
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NEWARK — Brett Veach always seemed to want to be involved in bigger things.
He dreamed of playing football at Notre Dame before playing at Delaware.
And when he was coach Andy …
Business
SALISBURY — A Salisbury jewelry store in business for more than a decade is closing its doors.
Kyle Edward Fine Jewelry, located at 1131 South Salisbury Boulevard near Salisbury …
DUNDALK, Md.— More than 1,000 small businesses have sought emergency federal loans to stay afloat following the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and closure of much of the Port …
Telewire, Inc., a leading managed technology services provider, has received an exclusive invitation...
Business Insights
But an increasing, and unfortunate, issue that’s occurring is power lines being shot by hunters and gun enthusiasts...
Scenes from Bay to Bay
Andrews Lake
9 hours ago
Marlin and Mahi Thompson took this photo at Andrews Lake in Frederica on April 7.
Rainbow
3 days ago
Valerie Hankins of Houston took this photo off Bowman Road in Milford on April 4.
Dover in bloom
Friday, April 26
Gary Knox of Dover took this photo of State Street in Dover in bloom on April 16.
Pickering Beach
Wednesday, April 24
Brad Richardson of Dover took photo at Pickering Beach at March 19.
Turkey talk
Friday, April 19
Patricia Sterling of Wyoming took this photo of a meeting of turkeys at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge on March 16.
Neighbors
Diocese of Wilmington announces Eucharistic Congress: 'The Eucharist: Source and Summit' this fall
The Diocese of Wilmington has announced an upcoming major spiritual event — the Eucharistic Congress — scheduled for October 5, 2024, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean …
Community Players announce auditions for last show of season
Community Players of Salisbury’s last show of the 2023-2024 season will be the classic Cole Porter Musical “Kiss Me Kate” from June 21 to 23 at Wicomico High School Auditorium. …
Registration open for virtual Alzheimer’s, Dementia Caregivers Conference
SALISBURY — MAC’s 2024 Virtual Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Conference, “Dementia: Navigating the Journey,” will be held Wednesday, April 24. CEU registration …
Things to Do
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church to host kid-friendly silent film night
On Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church welcomes world-renowned concert organist Peter Richard Conte...
Celebrating Civil Rights
The Beach to Bay Heritage Area will present their annual celebration, Civil Rights on the Shore: An Evening of History and Song s …
Asbury Child Development Center celebrates 60 years in Salisbury
SALISBURY — Asbury Child Development Center has seen generations of Lower Shore residents pass through its preschool programs for …
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Schools
A total of 482 Wor-Wic Community College students have been recognized for superior performance...
Dr. Sanjay Rai, secretary of higher education for the Maryland Higher Education Commission...
In its preparation of the teachers of tomorrow, Salisbury University’s...
As the new Mayor of the City of Salisbury, I want to thank everyone who afforded me this great honor. As I have just completed my 18th week in the office, I have embraced a huge learning curve, and I …
Dear Mayor Randy Tayor and Salisbury City Council members, on behalf of the 100-plus members of the Greater Salisbury Committee, I write you in regards to the recent discussions about development in …
The members of the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association are deeply concerned about the potential consequences of Maryland House Bill 1258 on local journalism.
When, in July 2022, the world-renowned Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art abruptly had its doors closed and the immense art collection kept from public view, Delmarva — not just Salisbury, Wicomico …
I am a concerned Ocean Pines, Maryland, citizen who is appalled by the unsightly litter along our roads and waterways in our otherwise beautiful Eastern Shore. It’s time to actually do something to deal with this issue.
The following letter is in response to Michele Schlehofer’s opinion ("Wicomico Schools should not restrict access to books) which BaytoBayNews.com posted on Feb. 21.
This is a spot on, …