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Health
SOMERSET, SUSSEX, WICOMICO & WORCESTER COUNTIES — In response to a significant increase in COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Influenza A, and Influenza B cases across the region, …
Community
SALISBURY — Kids are invited to try a new sport without committing to an entire season at Wicomico Recreation & Parks’ free ‘Just Try It’ event on Wednesday, Feb. 26. …
Community
SALISBURY — The City of Salisbury has announced the official event themes for the upcoming 2025 3rd Friday celebrations in Downtown Salisbury. The monthly events, held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on …
Higher Education
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 …
Community
SALISBURY — Dr. Eric Munoz was a brand-new community member last summer, choosing to eat dinner at the Green Hill Country Club in Quantico. The TidalHealth physician did not realize that he …
Business
Development

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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Kathleen Wise

Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra welcomes Wise to Board of Directors

EASTON – The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) has announced the appointment of Kathleen Wise to its Board of Directors. Wise, a …
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will ffeature a presentation on Feb. 24, highlighting the maritime aspects of the Underground Railroad..Photo courtesy of CBMM

Underground Railroad’s maritime history in St. Michaels

MICHAELS — The special exhibition, Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad will be the topic of …
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 …
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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