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SALISBURY — Wor-Wic Community College recently received a grant of $262,500 from the Maryland Higher Education Commission through its Campus Safety Program. “We are grateful to MHEC …
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department, Chief David Meienschein, has declared a state of emergency for Feb 11, effective from 1 p.m. to Feb. 12, at 5 p.m., in preparation for the expected …
SALISBURY — The City of Salisbury is actively monitoring the snowfall forecasted to impact our region Feb.11. As the storm approaches, we urge all residents to take necessary precautions to …
PRINCESS ANNE – Agribusinesses across the Mid-Atlantic are diversifying their revenue streams by adding fields or patches of beautiful blooms. Whether it’s wildflowers, bulbs or cut …
Higher Education
SALISBURY — “Having malaria as a child in Haiti left an unforgettable mark on me,” said Salisbury University senior chemistry major Andersen Herman. “I saw firsthand how this …
Higher Education
SALISBURY — Salisbury University has announced Dr. Matthew Laurent as the new dean of its College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). Laurent comes to SU after seven years at Tarleton …
Events
SALISBURY — The City of Salisbury is turning up the fun and flavor on Saturday, April 12, with the return of Hops on the River Hops on the River. From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (VIP Early Access starts …
Health
SALISBURY – The TidalHealth Foundation is proud to announce a generous $100,000 donation from the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation in support of the “Drive For Mobile …
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Arthur W. Perdue Stadium breaks ground on needed upgrades. What’s changing at the ballpark

SALISBURY — Baseball fans attending the Delmarva Shorebirds April 8 home opener at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium may notice a few changes. Facility improvements include a new 9,000-square-foot …
Business

Pennsylvania-based brewer to open first MD spot in Salisbury with local ownership

SALISBURY — A Pennsylvania brewer known for such beers as Good Vibes and Voodoo Love Child is bringing a franchise to Salisbury. The upcoming taproom, located at 1315 Salisbury Blvd. in the …
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Dorchester County

ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Agriculture announced the first presumptive positive case of H5 avian influenza in a commercial broiler farm in Dorchester County. This is the fourth …
Development

Downtown Salisbury development delayed after mayor vetoes council bill

SALISBURY — A proposal giving a developer the ability to build a downtown apartment complex has been approved by Salisbury City Council, but Mayor Randy Taylor delayed the final process over …

University of Maryland Extension seeks public input to define its future programs

The University of Maryland Extension (UME) is embarking on a comprehensive process to develop its next roadmap for the future, aimed at guiding its work and impact over the coming years. Involving …
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The Nanticoke Historical Preservation Alliance's plans for 2025 tnclude purchasing land and constructing a new building, the Three Cultures Center..Graphic courtesy of NHPA

NHPA to celebrate 20 years and announce projects at annual meeting

CAMBRIDGE — The Nanticoke Historic Preservation Alliance (NHPA) will hold its 2025 annual meeting on Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. at the …
Aided by state grant funding, CBMM plans to rehabilitate a historic structure on its campus that previously housed its Museum Store and rename it the Coulbourne & Jewett Education Center..Photo courtesy of CBMM

CBMM receives state grant funding to renovate Coulbourne & Jewett Education Center

MICHAELS — The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is pleased to announce plans to rehabilitate a historic structure on its campus …

Free movies featured at UMES during Black History Month

PRINCESS ANNE — During Black History Month the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Black Cinema Series will showcase several …
Opinion
In response to Jared Schablein's opinion piece on "Randy Taylor's veto is conflict of interest", I would like to continue to point out Mr. Schablein's contradictions. First, this density increase is …
In an opinion written by Jared Schablein, recently published in the Salisbury Independent, Mr Schablein accused Mayor Taylor of a conflict of interest by opposing the increase in housing density in …
It’s that time of year again - the Maryland General Assembly is in session and bills are being filed by the dozens. There are a few that are of particular interest to us here on the Lower …
I am writing to give my support for increasing the occupancy density in downtown and elsewhere in Salisbury City. The concern for parking space expressed by others is understandable. However, we, the …
In 1976, the late Jimmy Carter set an example of ethical governance by placing his family-owned peanut farm into a blind trust before taking office. This gesture underscored Carter’s commitment …
One man's opinion today is that we are getting what we deserve with the inauguration of a man who is a convicted felon, a business failure proven by his many bankruptcies, a scam artist who never …
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