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PRINCESS ANNE — Maryland State Police are investigating a shooting that injured a three-year-old boy in Somerset County early morning Feb. 15.
The child, who was not identified, was …
DOVER — The number of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in Delaware has dropped to its lowest mark since Nov. 26.The Delaware Division of Public Health reported 200 COVID-19 …
So far, Delaware has spent 69% of the $927 million in funding allotted to it by the $2 trillion March 2020 federal CARES Act, according to state Auditor Kathy McGuiness.“Delawareans deserve to …
Coronavirus
Local health officials are continuing to administer Covid-19 vaccinations to residents 65 and older, but the demand continues to exceed the current supply.
At a Greater Salisbury Committee meeting …
WILMINGTON — Delaware’s COVID-19 statistics have improved in the last month and state officials are cautiously optimistic about continuing the downward trend.
The state’s …
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Kent
DOVER — Even though Andre Boggerty just filed his nominating petition to run for the at-large seat on Dover City Council on Friday, working to help shape the future of the city has been on his …
Sussex
Parts of Delaware could see around an inch or two of snow in separate upcoming weather events, according to the National Weather Service Tuesday.
According to NWS meteorologist Lee Robertson …
Dorchester
CAMBRIDGE — The Dorchester Banner is currently holding its inaugural Stars of the Banner contest.Stars of the Banner is a contest that allows readers to nominate and vote on their favorite …
New Castle
WILMINGTON — After a withering 11 months due to individual struggles associated with COVID-19, the Delaware 211 program has never been so worthy of honor.
Today is officially Delaware 211 …
Wicomico
Four teenagers sit in a smallish room with black walls, leaning forward to stare at the only bright light in the room – a computer screen.
In front of them is a blog post written by the late …
Somerset
PRINCESS ANNE — Somerset County is investigating the cost of additional property tax exemptions for veterans who are homeowners and suffer from a service-connected disability of less than …
Sports
Philadelphia hosts Houston after Simmons' 42-point outing
Houston Rockets (11-16, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (18-10, first in the Eastern …
Utah visits Los Angeles after Clarkson's 40-point game
Utah Jazz (23-5, first in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (21-8, third in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; …
Draymond Green slams NBA over star players on trading block
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green sharply criticized the NBA following Monday night's win over …
No. 3 Michigan, No. 4 Ohio State meet to top AP Top 25 slate
Third-ranked Michigan and fourth-ranked Ohio State have found themselves atop the crowd of teams chasing unbeatens Gonzaga and …
Analysis: Griffin and Pistons breaking up will be a win-win
Blake Griffin has jumped over cars to win dunk contests, smacked his head on the sides of backboards, and once turned three …
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Delaware
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — It's hardly the grand entrance Joe Biden might have dreamed of. The president-elect is arriving in the nation's capital Tuesday, ready to assume power as the nation reels …
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to boost supplies of coronavirus vaccine and set up new vaccination sites to meet his goal of 100 million shots in 100 days. It's part …
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan to end “a crisis of deep human suffering” by speeding up vaccines and pumping out financial help …
Maryland
One of the primary arteries for commuter traffic on the city’s West Side will soon have a different look and feel.
Upgrades to the Fitzwater-Parsons Corridor began in late 2019, with the …
ANNAPOLIS — If you thought people stayed home last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, think again. Maryland State Parks for the second year in a row had record attendance with the …
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers are moving forward with a first-in-the-nation tax on internet ads for big tech companies like Facebook and Google to help pay for a comprehensive and costly …
Neighbors
WESTOVER — One smiles when walking into the foyer of Raccoon Point Studios. Two toddler sized drum sets are the first clue to the musical wonders found inside.
“The twins are …
Zorro, the long-horned gentle giant that attracted a devoted following among customers at Wright’s Market, has died at the age of 18.
“He became a landmark,” said owner Charles …
Charles Walter David Jr.’s widow Kathleen and son Neil receiving David’s Navy and Marine Corps Medal from Rear Admiral Stanley Parker and Lieutenant Langford Anderson. Lt. Anderson was one of …
Scenes From Bay to Bay
Silver Lake Park
12 hours ago
Dave Tally of Dover took this photo at Silver Lake Park in Dover Jan. 14.
St. Andrew's Church moonlight
Friday, February 5
Carrie Samis of Princess Anne captured this shot of the recent full moon over St. Andrews Episcopal Church in the Somerset County governmental seat.
Deal Island sunset
Thursday, February 4
Carrie Samis captured this perfect wave during a brisk winter sunset over Tangier Sound and the Chesapeake Bay.
After-snowfall slushfest
Monday, February 1
After Sunday's snowfall turned to rain late in the evening, Salisbury's Downtown turned into a slushy and frozen mess, making for difficult driving and walking conditions.
Sinchi's first snow
Monday, February 1
Sinchi, the Salisbury Zoo's Andean bear cub that turned 1 just last month, experiences his first-ever snowfall. Sinchi was born Jan. 11, 2020, to mother Chaska and first-time father Pinocchio from …
Nation
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — A tornado ripped through North Carolina's Brunswick County, killing at least three people and injuring 10 others in its trail of destruction, authorities said.
The …
As panicked Americans cleared supermarkets of toilet paper and food last spring, grocery employees gained recognition as among the most indispensable of the pandemic's front-line workers.
A year …
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Coronavirus-related limits on access to Bourbon Street, shuttered bars and frigid weather all were expected to prevent what the city usually craves at the end of Mardi Gras …
Mike Bowen’s warehouse outside Fort Worth, Texas, was piled high with cases of medical-grade N95 face masks. His company, Prestige Ameritech, can churn out 1 million masks every four days, but he …
World
ISLAMABAD (AP) — After 20 years of military engagement and billions of dollars spent, NATO and the United States still grapple with the same, seemingly intractable conundrum — how to withdraw …
NEW DELHI (AP) — When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in India, there were fears it would sink the fragile health system of the world’s second-most populous country. Infections climbed …
JERUSALEM (AP) — After surging ahead in the race to vaccinate its population against the coronavirus, Israel is blaming online misinformation for a sudden slowdown in the campaign. Now, officials …
Business
CRISFIELD — The Greater Crisfield Action Coalition (GCAC) announces it is offering a free real estate and mortgage lending professionals virtual training program to kick-off a series of events …
SMYRNA — A Maryland-based company has purchased the landmark Ronny’s Garden World site and plans to open operations as soon as possible, according to an announcement Monday.New owner …
PRINCESS ANNE — With the opening of a new Dollar General in Marion Station anticipated in the coming weeks the developer is now ready to move on to the next project — a new store in …
PRINCESS ANNE — Land on Revell’s Neck Road that was to be developed into a Walmart distribution center will continue to have a Light Industrial (I-1) zoning classification despite the …
Things to Do
Holiday Lights is theme of this week's 3rd Friday
This week's 3rd Friday kicks off at 5 p.m. in Downtown Salisbury and will be the final outdoor event of 2020. This week’s 3rd Friday …
St. Peter's virtual Fall Bazaar begins this Sunday
The Covid-19 virus has radically changed how houses of worship conduct services. Now, another church tradition is also adapting — …
Great Glow Maze coming to Civic Center Oct. 30-31
Wicomico County’s Recreation and Civic Center divisions have partnered up to develop The Great Glow Maze, a new Halloween event …
Dress like a superhero for this week's 3rd Friday
One of the year's most-popular 3rd Fridays is "Super Heroes," which will be held this week. 3rd Friday this week will organize another …
Urban Artscapes is theme of this week's 3rd Friday
Another night of socially distanced shopping in Downtown Salisbury will be held this Friday. Now that the state of Maryland has safely …
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