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On Monday, Donald Trump was officially sworn in as the 47th president, making history as the first person to serve non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland. “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States,” Trump declared as Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath. Prior to Trump’s inauguration, J.D. Vance took the oath as the 50th vice president of the United States. Vance, accompanied by his wife Usha and their three children, was sworn…
DEAL ISLAND, Maryland. – After an incident where the Superintendent of Schools in Somerset County was overheard suggesting the closure of Deal Island Elementary School, a meeting took place on Tuesday evening to address concerns from local parents. Many attendees left the meeting feeling unfulfilled, believing the superintendent’s apology lacked genuine humility and sincerity following her remarks about shutting down Deal Island School. The Delmarva Parent Teacher Coalition captured the event in a video:
On January 15, 2025, Graham Arthur, 42 years of age, of Delmar, DE was sentenced in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County for Failing to Stop at Scene Involving Death following a plea hearing on January 10, 2025. The Honorable Matthew A. Maciarello, Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Wicomico County sentenced Arthur to the maximum sentence of ten years imprisonment, suspending all but six years to be served in the Department of Corrections. The Maryland Sentencing Guidelines recommended a sentence between one and six years to be imposed. Upon release, Arthur will be placed on three years of…
WORCESTER COUNTY, MD Worcester County Public Schools had a cyber security data breach among student data. A letter was sent out on January 10, 2025: Dear Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) community: This letter is to inform you of a recent cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, the software vendor which provides our Student Information System (SIS). On January 7, 2025, PowerSchool notified WCPS that a cybersecurity incident occurred which involved the unauthorized access to certain PowerSchool SIS data. This was an attack on PowerSchool as a company and not directed at any one school district. Unfortunately, WCPS is one of the…
At the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump and ex-President Barack Obama were spotted having a surprisingly amicable chat. Despite their often contentious political histories, the two were seen laughing and conversing before the ceremony began. In a notable interaction, Trump also greeted Mike Pence, marking their first encounter since January 2021, following the fallout from the events of January 6 that had strained their relationship. Former President George W. Bush was present too, along with various other prominent political figures, including current President Joe Biden, who gave the eulogy. All four living former presidents…
Tragically, at least five individuals have lost their lives and 130,000 residents are facing evacuation as wildfires continue to wreak havoc in the Los Angeles region, which started on Tuesday. Strong winds and low humidity levels have intensified these fires. Currently, six wildfires are active in Los Angeles County. The largest two, the Eaton fire (situated north of Pasadena and in Altadena) and the Palisades fire (extending from Malibu to Santa Monica), have forced over 70,000 and approximately 60,000 people to evacuate, respectively. The Eaton fire has scorched 10,600 acres while the Palisades fire has burned 15,800 acres, with both…
WICOMICO COUNTY, MD The Wicomico Youth and Civic Center is set to undergo significant renovations, receiving a $9.8 million investment aimed at enhancing its exterior, with work scheduled to start in January. According to Steve Miller, the Director of Recreation, Parks and Tourism for Wicomico County, this is the most substantial upgrade since the center was destroyed by fire 40 years ago. “We’re providing a fresh look for the building’s exterior. Over the past five years, we’ve focused a lot on the interior, and now it’s time to enhance the outside,” noted Miller. Planned upgrades include an expanded box office…
SOMERSET COUNTY, MD – Officials from the local school district have revealed that a cyber attack has compromised the personal data of students, families, and staff members. On January 10, Somerset County Public Schools announced the incident. They explained that on January 7, PowerSchool, the provider for their student information system, reported a cybersecurity issue that impacted clients across the country. According to school officials, the compromised data includes contact details such as names and addresses. PowerSchool has identified that for some individuals, certain personally identifiable information (PII), including social security numbers, might have been affected. They are currently investigating…
Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg has declared that the company will halt its stringent fact-checking initiatives for Facebook and Instagram. In a video shared on Tuesday, Zuckerberg stated, “We’ve come to a point where the number of errors and the level of censorship have become too high. The recent elections seem to be a pivotal moment that encourages a renewed focus on free speech. Therefore, we will return to our foundational principles, work on minimizing errors, streamlining our policies, and enhancing freedom of expression on our platforms.” This decision follows Zuckerberg’s meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago at the end…
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