News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
SALISBURY, MD – Maryland State Police have charged a suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man earlier this month in Wicomico County. The suspect, Trenee Gattis, 20, of Salisbury, Maryland is charged with first and second-degree murder, first and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and intent to injure with a dangerous weapon. Gattis […]
Continue ReadingThe Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra has elected Hanna Woicke and Bernice Michael to its Board of Directors. The orchestra’s mission is to inspire, enrich, educate, and entertain a diverse audience of all ages through live musical performances and to engage students in the world of music through its Outreach Programs. This mission is only possible with […]
Continue ReadingCaroline County proudly announces the appointment of Robert Zimberoff (Bob) as the Director of Economic Development. A passionate advocate for community growth and development, Bob brings a wealth of experience and a dedication to public service that will undoubtedly elevate the economic landscape of Caroline County. Bob’s journey toward this pivotal role has been marked […]
Continue ReadingWSW is excited to announce our newest PR & Marketing Coordinator, Raven Cook! You may recall Raven from her internship in the Fall of 2023, and now she’s back and here to stay, serving those on their breast cancer journey on the Eastern Shore. Raven was born in Hagerstown, Maryland, but attended college at Salisbury […]
Continue ReadingMaryland Eastern Shore In recognition of National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore is celebrating the dedicated men and women who volunteer their time, talents, and resources to mentor and empower children facing adversity throughout Maryland’s Eastern Shore. President Biden released a presidential proclamation officially honoring National Mentoring Month, noting, “The […]
Continue ReadingSalisbury, MD January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. About 27.6 million people globally are currently experiencing human trafficking. Human trafficking includes forced labor, domestic servitude, and/or sexual exploitation. Poverty, environmental destruction, structural racism and discrimination, and gender and economic inequity are underlying drivers of human trafficking around the world. Human trafficking occurs in cities, suburbs, […]
Continue ReadingQueen Anne’s County Public Schools is thrilled to announce that Michael Bell, Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts, has been named the recipient of the 2024 National Supervision & Administration Art Educator Award from the National Art Education Association (NAEA). This award, which is the highest national honor for arts education leadership, will be presented […]
Continue ReadingCHESTERTOWN, MD University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, will host an in-person, five-session workshop titled “Don’t Worry, Be Healthy,” beginning January 24, 2024. Designed to teach participants how to stay healthy by making healthier and safer choices, the workshop will meet once per month, in-person […]
Continue ReadingKent County, MD Choptank Community Health System recently welcomed provider Annie Coyer, PA at its Community Health Center at Rock Hall Elementary School. Coyer also sees Choptank Health medical patients at the Chestertown Health Center. Coyer, who has been a provider with Choptank Health since October 2021, is now seeing Choptank Health medical patients of […]
Continue ReadingFree suits, haircuts, workforce workshops offered along with STI testing EASTON, MD Free suits, haircuts, job readiness workshops and on-site STI testing are available at a free community event on January 18, 2024 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Grace Street in Easton. Grace Street, the region’s sole recovery community organization, is hosting the event […]
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