Salisbury University News

SALISBURY -- Expansion at Salisbury University continues with a new parking garage near completion, while a 'dynamite' housing project begins to take shape on paper.

SALISBURY -- According to the Los Angeles Times, 'The starchy, unflattering habit worn by Sister Aloysius in Doubt comes in only two colors: black and white.

County taxes for Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset residents won't increase under new budgets that start today, but residents might pay more in fees at the local and state level.

Sen. Barbara Mikulski, Md.-D, participated in a groundbreaking Monday that was the first tangible step in construction of a new launch pad at NASA's Wallops Island facility.

Financial experts are giving their predictions for the future of the economy. Several Delmarva businesses came out to Salisbury University on Tuesday to hear how their industries will fare.

Barbara and Craig Holden, of Columbia, announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Paige Holden, to Andrew Lambert Wren, son of Cindy and Scott Wren, of Elkridge.

SALISBURY -- Jane Ellen Burns of Salisbury passed away Friday, June 26, 2009, at home with her family, after a courageous 10-month battle with cancer.

SALISBURY -- A string of robberies in the area has recently led to increased interagency cooperation among local police.

The 131st annual Clarksville Picnic Saturday, June 27 will have something new and exciting.

Shelley and Mark Bent, of Ellicott City, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tara Michele Bent, to Jesse David Trout, son of Margy and Jim Trout, of Gambrills.

As in the past, the Chester Lions Club is awarding numerous scholarships to area students.

U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski is pleased the Senate just passed a bill that makes investments in Maryland's Military bases and families.

SALISBURY -- The PAC-14 Board of Conveners has secured extended support from Salisbury University and made a plan for the next six months, which they hope will result in 501 3 nonprofit status as soon as possible.

WHO: Everyone is invited to join TWC-D in presenting three very special awards to local community recipients to honor their inspirational attitude, and civic engagement.

SALISBURY -- After racing their way to the end of the school year, local youth will have the opportunity to earn their way to Hershey, Pa.

DELMAR -- Last Saturday night, Staci Warrington discussed graduating from high school and looking forward to college just as any typical 18-year-old might.

SALISBURY - After working in area schools for more than 35 years, Patsy Somers, Susan Bounds and Shirley Moran have chosen to retire from their instructional posts this summer.

The front page of Tuesdays The Daily Times showed a cyclist on the plaza; what I saw was an empty Downtown Plaza -- the same empty plaza I have known for more than 20 years.

Loyola College in Baltimore is the latest college or university in the state that no longer require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores.

Loyola College's Jesuit tradition calls for it to serve students who did not start with every economic, social or geographic advantage.