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Worcester County Superintendent Lou Taylor made a hot mic comment at the April 15, 2025 board meeting, which he can be clearly heard attempting to obstruct and interfere with a citizen’s First Amendment right to go before her government. Taylor revealed his prejudice by inappropriately asserting his assumption in order to influence the Board’s President to restrict her speech. The President did not entertain Taylor’s request. This gentle, soft-spoken woman has never attacked anyone at any of the recorded school board meetings, which she frequently attends. Fellows & Editors April 15, 2025 Copyright DelmarvaPTC.org Please consider joining the Delmarva Parent…

The Mahmoud v. Taylor case is a pending United States Supreme Court case that centers on a dispute between a group of parents and the Montgomery County Board of Education in Maryland. The parents, who come from diverse religious backgrounds including Muslim, Catholic, and Ukrainian Orthodox, are challenging the school district’s policy regarding the inclusion of LGBTQ-themed storybooks in the elementary school curriculum. On October 2022, the Montgomery County Board of Education approved these storybooks as part of the language arts curriculum for pre-K through eighth-grade students. Initially, the schools notified parents before the books were used and allowed them…

On Saturday, Israel conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon shortly after rockets were launched from Lebanon towards Israel. The Israeli government stated that the targets were associated with Hezbollah, a militant group backed by Iran. One of the Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a child. Hezbollah has denied any involvement in the rocket launches, which did not manage to breach Israeli air defense systems. This exchange of fire marks the most intense conflict since the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah last November; however, Israel has continued its strikes on Lebanon to eliminate militant threats. This…

Exciting News: Home Energy Checkup and Counseling Program Open to All Delaware Residents Energize Delaware has recently revealed that its Home Energy Checkup and Counseling program is now available to all residents of Delaware. Initially designed for low-income families, this program has expanded rapidly as Energize Delaware trains more contractors to accommodate the wider audience. The Home Energy Checkup (HEC2) is provided free of charge and includes a one-hour visit to your home, where energy-saving products are installed, and guidance is offered on how to lower energy use and access various resources. The primary aim is to help reduce energy…

Law enforcement agencies in Wicomico County is coming together to address the issue of illegal dirt bike riding on public streets and in residential areas, as stated by the Salisbury Police Department. The Salisbury Police are teaming up with the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, Delmar Police Department, Fruitland Police Department, Maryland State Police, Pittsville Police Department, and the Wicomico County State’s Attorney to combat illegal dirt bike use. The presence of dirt bikes on public roads has frustrated residents in Wicomico County, leading local law enforcement to issue repeated warnings. Authorities emphasize that this illegal activity creates significant hazards for…

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is warning residents about E-ZPass scams. Earlier this year in February, Delaware’s Cyber-Security and Department of Transportation noted a rise in scam texts related to E-ZPass. On Sunday, the DMV sent out a reminder to residents about this safety issue and what to watch out for. The Delaware DMV emphasized that “E-ZPass Delaware will NEVER reach out to you via text or email asking you to CLICK A LINK TO MAKE A PAYMENT or update your personal info.” If you get a text or email you suspect is a scam, you are advised to…

Help Needed to Find Missing Teenagers in Somerset County Somerset County, Maryland – Authorities are asking for help to find two missing girls: 13-year-old Zoey Reidle and 15-year-old Leeanne Wilson. They were last seen on March 19, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Sam Barnes Road. Leeanne Wilson is described as being 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing around 130 pounds, with brown hair. At the time she went missing, she was wearing dark pants and a black zip-up hoodie, and was seen carrying a black Hello Kitty backpack. Zoey Reidle shares the same height and weight as Leeanne…

Former President Donald Trump stated in a Truth Social post on Saturday that he has ordered military strikes against Yemen’s Ansar Allah group, commonly known as the Houthis. President Trump: “Today, I have instructed the United States Military to carry out a significant military operation against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen. These individuals have engaged in continuous acts of piracy, violence, and terrorism directed at American and other ships, aircraft, and… pic.twitter.com/26kpBll568 — Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) March 15, 2025 The Houthis acknowledged that there were strikes in their areas, including in Sanaa, the capital city. The Houthis, bolstered by support…

On Sunday, March 2, a blaze erupted in Princess Anne of Somerset County, resulting in the destruction of two poultry barns and the death of around 41,000 chickens, as reported by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters were dispatched to 12033 Petes Hill Road at approximately 1:30 p.m., following a report from the property owner, Luan Nguyen, who noticed the flames. Officials stated that Nguyen had received a system alert about a potential issue about an hour before his arrival at the scene. By the time he got there, one of the chicken houses was already in ruins and had…

The Senate of the United States has approved Kashyap “Kash” Patel as the new FBI Director with a narrow vote of 51–49. Patel is known for his critical stance against the security establishment and his supportive ties to former President Donald Trump. Patel gained prominence as the creator of the Nunes Memo, which revealed inappropriate surveillance practices employed by the Department of Justice and the FBI during the investigation into Russian interference in the U.S. elections. He also held the position of deputy director of national intelligence during Donald Trump’s first term. All Democratic Senators opposed Patel’s confirmation, and two…