Handcuffed and sent to the ER – for misbehavior: Schools are sending more kids to the hospital
SALISBURY, Md. (AP) — Three times a week, on average, a police car pulls up to a school in Wicomico County on Maryland's Eastern Shore. A student is brought out, handcuffed and placed inside for transport to a hospital emergency room for a psychiatric evaluation.
Mountaire Farms presented the 77 th annual Salisbury Christmas Parade, hosted by the Salisbury Jaycees, on Sunday in Downtown Salisbury. This year's grand marshal was former Salisbury mayor Jack …
Perdue Farms, and its professional truck drivers, will conduct a public wreath-laying ceremony Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Wicomico War Veterans Memorial in Salisbury as part of the company’s …
A bison escaped through a perimeter fence Thursday, prompting the Salisbury Zoo to close early to visitors.
One of the zoo’s two bison broke part of the interior fencing of its exhibit, …
News
The results for the 2023 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program tests for grades 3-8 show that student proficiency in English language arts has surpassed the level it was at before the pandemic.
With its approval of the Department of Natural Resources’ acquisition of nearly 20 acres of forested land in Wicomico County on Wednesday, the Board of Public Works supported preserving the Nanticoke River watershed and the many animals and birds that live there.
The Senate Finance Committee voted 17-10 Tuesday to advance to the full Senate the nomination of former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley to be the next commissioner of the Social Security Administration.
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A retired Dorchester County judge was supposed to solve the months-long hiring and approval dispute between the Wicomico County Executive and County Council.
But in a ruling recently handed …
Declaring himself not “a politician by any means,” Randy Tayor was sworn in last Monday evening as the 30th mayor of Salisbury, pledging to increase government transparency and citizen …
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Salisbury
Salisbury Christmas Parade scheduled this Sunday
Mountaire Farms will present the 77 th Annual Salisbury Christmas Parade, hosted by the Salisbury Jaycees on Sunday, Dec. 3.
The Salisbury Jaycees Christmas Parade in partnership with the City …
Salisbury mayor's election now official: Randy Taylor wins by 50 votes
Randy Taylor was declared the official winner of the Salisbury mayor’s race on Friday, prevailing by a total of 50 votes.
Taylor received 1,150 of 3,174 total votes cast.
Megan Outten …
Randy Taylor extends lead in Salisbury mayor's race
Randy Taylor was leading in the Salisbury mayor’s race by 56 ballots after votes were counted Tuesday night.
On Thursday, following the first round of absentee counting, Taylor’s …
Neighbors
Today In Salisbury's History: Monday, Dec. 5, 1994
Monday, Dec. 5, 1994 --
The Salisbury-Wicomico Planning Commission has approved a luxury housing development overlooking the Wicomico River at Cherry Hill on Riverside Drive Extended. Two …
Today In Salisbury's History: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000 --
As it begins its third year of operation, Access 26 — Wicomico County’s public access channel — is facing a funding crisis fueled by local …
Win cash prizes in MAC’s Deck the Halls holiday decorating contest
MAC’s Deck the Halls holiday decorating contest and silent auction returns with entries accepted beginning Thursday. It’s a great way to get started on your holiday decorating.
Just …
Business
Salisbury Chamber hosting Southern Delmarva Economic Forecast on Friday
Presented by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, Beacon at Salisbury University, and the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University, the 36th Annual Southern Delmarva Economic …
Palmer Gillis honored with Salisbury Chamber Hall of Fame Award
The recent 2023 Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce and Wicomico County Tourism Annual Awards Luncheon was a celebration of the individual, business and organizational achievements of 2023.
An …
Salisbury Stars contest presents the best of shopping and service
What’s the best place to get seafood? Or subs? Where are the best festivals, fine dining, and financial institutions? These answers and more are found in the 2023 Stars of Salisbury …
Maryland's cannabis administration receives pushback on licensing timeline
Some potential cannabis businesses are criticizing the tight turnaround to obtain new licenses to grow, process or distribute marijuana, after the Maryland Cannabis Administration …
Trapping bid packets available for public lands in the tri-county area
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is currently accepting bids for the 2023-2024 trapping season at several Wildlife Management Areas and other public lands in Somerset, …
Business Insights
Eastern Shore business owners and managers’ outlook on the economy are more optimistic than they were six months ago.
These trends are among the findings of the latest Eastern Shore …
Things to do
Ben’s Red Swings cleanup day is Saturday, Nov. 25
The annual Ben’s Red Swings cleanup day in Salisbury City Park will be held Saturday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon. Please …
Lively ‘Nutcracker’ returns Dec. 1-3 to delight Salisbury audiences
What hasn’t already been said about the world’s most famous ballet? It’s everywhere during the holiday season — but what keeps …
3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury features Harvest Festival theme
Visit Downtown Salisbury for the November 3 rd Friday event and enjoy a Harvest Festival theme Friday, Nov. 17.
The free event …
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Sports
Arizona Diamondbacks (84-78, second in the NL West during the regular season) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (90-72, second in the NL East during the regular season)Philadelphia; Monday, 5:07 p.m. …
Arizona Diamondbacks (84-78, second in the NL West during the regular season) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (90-72, second in the NL East during the regular season)Philadelphia; Monday, 8:07 p.m. …
High school football
CAMBRIDGE – They got back to C-SD at 1:30 a.m., but they returned with a victory.
The Cambridge-South Dorchester High School varsity football team traveled to Sykesville in Carroll County …
Like many, the 100-plus members of the Greater Salisbury Committee have been watching with interest the goings on of late with the Wicomico County government. Specifically, regarding the …
Dr. Beth Cohen is a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. This was first published by The Conversation .
By Dr. Beth Cohen
Though tobacco use is declining …
Editor of the Independent:
I am pleading with the Salisbury Mayor and City Council to stop the “Vision Zero” plan, which has already ruined College Avenue, Fitzwater Street and is …
I watched County Executive Julie Giordano’s mostly hype and histrionic news conference on Aug. 2, in which much of her presentation was hard to understand if not completely incoherent.
She …
Actor Charles Durning’s D-Day memories were so painful that, for decades, he suppressed them. Drafted at age 20, ...
Tom Horton is a columnist for the Bay Journal, where this was first published . He teaches writing and environmental topics at Salisbury University.
I’m nothing gaudy, devoid of charisma, …