Wicomico County Council proposes resolution to prevent motor events on county-owned property

SALISBURY — Wicomico County Council is proposing legislation that would give it the power to determine the fate of events on county-owned property much like the recent Safari at the Quarry near …

SALISBURY — A proposed apartment building in Salisbury is drawing concerns from some city council members about whether it will be considered for affordable housing. Three properties …
During Wor-Wic Community College commencement ceremonies at the Wicomico Youth and...
SALISBURY — The leader of Wicomico County Public Schools reiterated the need for local funding for education during a May 8 chamber event at the civic center. Superintendent Dr. Micah …
News
FREDERICA -- Starting June 15, Barratt's Chapel will begin the summer worship series. It will take place on Thursday nights at 7 p.m.  The series will include a variety of pastors, …
TRANSPORTATION
MIDDLETOWN — An in-person public workshop regarding proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the Middletown area will be held at the Appoquinimink Public Library on Wednesday. The …
Education
Delaware Interfaith Power & Light announces the winners of its 3rd annual RENEW Essay Contest. RENEW — Reflective Essays on Nature, Earth, and their Wonders is a platform for high …
HOUSING
DOVER — The state of Delaware was awarded $49.8 million in federal funding to support affordable housing in the state, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced last week.
SCHOOLS
ODESSA — The Tony J. Marchio Administration Building will be temporarily closed for maintenance.
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Salisbury

Salisbury man strives to help others battle litter

SALISBURY — Craig Faunce might walk a bit slower these days, but he is more determined than ever to help make Salisbury the cleanest city in Maryland. His latest mission is equipping citizens …

Salisbury Independent celebrates 10th anniversary

SALISBURY -- We’re celebrating a decade of headlines and deadlines. A decade of celebrating the place we call home. A decade of the Salisbury Independent. “Hello …
HEALTH

Stade, Willey are Team Members of Month for TidalHealth

TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care named Tina Stade and Chrystal Willey, respectively, as Team Members of the Month for March.
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 …
Business

Salisbury University could expand further downtown with proposed $100 million performing arts center

SALISBURY — Salisbury University officials have announced plans to further expand downtown, with a $100 million performing arts center that could open within five years. If approved by …

National retail chain holding final closing sale at mall in Salisbury

SALISBURY — A national retail chain with a location at The Centre At Salisbury is holding a going-out-of-business sale. Express Inc. is closing its Express Factory store at the mall …

Telewire, Inc. leverages latest technology to optimize customers’ networks

Telewire, Inc., a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced they've...

Salisbury jewelry store holding closing sale

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 …

More than 1,000 small businesses seek aid amid Baltimore port closure

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 …
Things to do

Third Friday event is Paw Prints set for May 17

The May Third Friday event, with the theme of “Paw Prints,” is sure to be fun for humans and their pets.

SU students host art show

Salisbury University art students hold an open studio show and sale 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in Fulton Hall Room 140.
Arts Council  SWAC

SWAC to hold auditions for young performers

Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council (SWAC), 110 W Church St., will hold auditions for student...
Sports
DOVER — Eleven Henlopen Conference squads have made the 24-team field for the DIAA baseball state tournament that was determined on Saturday. Top-seeded Sussex Central tops a group of four …
DOVER — As is often the case, Elijah Williams didn’t get off to the fastest start in the 110-meter hurdles on Saturday. Almost halfway through the state final, the lanky Smyrna High …
DOVER — Dover High baseball player Brandon Yoder was voted this week’s State News Athlete of the Week. The senior pitched five shutout innings and went 4-for-5 with a home run and …
Opinion
OPINION
Dover City Council’s meeting May 14 featured several large agenda items. It saw not only the election of a council president in David Anderson but Mayor Robin R. Christiansen’s State of the City address, as well.
OPINION
Delaware Technical Community College’s Charles L. Terry Jr. Campus in Dover celebrated its 56th commencement in front of an overflow crowd underneath a tent on campus May 13.
OPINION
Delaware State University’s Class of 2024 suited up in their caps and gowns to take to the stage May 10 for its undergraduate commencement in Dover. Though there was wind and drizzle, spirits were bright, especially when university president Dr. Tony Allen announced that this year’s class is not only the biggest in history but also holds the highest collective GPA.
I really don’t think retail is the future of downtown Dover. I think Dover needs to consider a Williamsburg, Virginia-type setting. Dover doesn’t really seem to take advantage of its history and historical buildings.
OPINION
For most of the nation’s history, members of the U.S. House of Representatives have been addressed as “congressman” or “congresswoman.” By contrast, a senator is referred to as, well, “senator.” These gendered terms for House members dominate in journalism, everyday conversation and among members of Congress.
OPINION
Between the villages of Vierville-sur-Mer and Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes in Normandy, France, is a 5-mile stretch of beach that was once called Côte-d’Or, or “golden coast.” Since June 6, 1944, however, this beach has borne a different name: Omaha.
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