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Improved Cell Coverage Coming to the Bivalve Area, Wicomico County
Cell coverage for local residents, first responders, and businesses in and around the Bivalve area in Wicomico County A new communications tower will be installed as part of a tower lease agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless. The Wicomico County Council approved Resolution 53-2025, authorizing the lease agreement. County official say this is a…
Read MoreStructure Fire in Delmar Causes Major Damage
A costly fire that occurred in Wicomico County late yesterday morning, April 29th, is under investigation. The fire originated inside a metal and wood framed pole building on Foskey Lane in Delmar. Sawing operations to wooden pallets took place inside prior to the discovery of the blaze, and fire officials noted that as a possible…
Read MoreGreensboro, Maryland Man Serving 50 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
A 38-year-old Greensboro, Maryland man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by Judge S. James Sarbanes in Wicomico County for sexually abusing a minor—receiving the maximum penalty allowed by law for the crime. Enemias Bautista Perez pleaded guilty in Wicomico County earlier this year. This sentence in Wicomico County will run consecutively to…
Read MoreGood Friday & Easter Holiday Closures in Wicomico County
Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Friday, April 18th , 2025 in observance of Good Friday. CONVENIENCE CENTERS, LANDFILL, BRUSH PILE, FERRIES GOOD FRIDAY & EASTER HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Salisbury, MD … On Friday, April 18, 2025 the Newland Park Landfill, Convenience Center and Brush Pile and the Upper Ferry and Whitehaven Ferry will be…
Read MoreHome Under Renovation Catches Fire in Wicomico County
The cause of a fire at a two story, wood framed, residential structure on River Street in Quantico in Wicomico County–is under investigation. Late last night, the owner of the property who lives nearby discovered the fire. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, prior to the fire, which started on the inside,…
Read MoreStrong Winds Saturday Fuel Several Large Woods Fires in Sussex County
Strong winds Saturday kept Delmarva firefighters busy with several large brush and woods fires throughout Sussex County. Two of the larger fires were in western Sussex – one near Seaford – and one west of Laurel. Seaford firefighters were called around 12:30 for a brush fire in the area of Old Furnace Road and Ponderosa…
Read MoreMSP Investigate Fatal Crash in Wicomico County
Maryland State Police are investigating a crash Wednesday morning in the Eden area that left a 4-year old girl dead. Police say Kinsley Parks of Crisfield was pronounced dead Thursday at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Delaware. Police were called to Route 13 and Stockyard Road in Eden just before 8am on Wednesday. Police say a…
Read MoreWicomico County Executive Vetoes Kennel Bill
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has vetoed legislation that will impact kennel owners. She says that the bill as amended would require that the runs of a kennel be located no less than 1000 feet from an existing residential dwelling on another parcel. There is no current kennel that can comply and would place an…
Read MoreUPDATED: Son Sentenced in Murder of Mother in Wicomico County
UPDATED – 02/14/25 – A Fruitland man has been sentenced in the murder of his mother. Associate Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Karen Dean sentenced 49 year old Jeremy Gentry to life with all but 25 years suspended – however he will not be eligible for parole consideration until he has served…
Read MoreState of Emergency Effective in Wicomico County till 6pm Wednesday
In response to the severe weather conditions expected over the next 12 hours, Wicomico County Executive, Julie Giordano, has declared a State of Emergency effective immediately. The State of Emergency will remain in effect until 6:00 PM tomorrow, February 12, 2025. The inclement weather, including heavy snow and freezing temperatures, is expected to create hazardous…
Read MoreGovernment Services Update for Wicomico County
In Wicomico County, the government building is open for normal business hours from until 5:00 PM. The convenience centers and ferries are also operating as usual. The Public Works Department and County Roads teams have worked extensively over the past couple of days clearing the roads after the recent snowstorm. As of 2:00 PM yesterday,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Funeral Information for MD State Senator Richard Colburn
UPDATED – 12/31/24 – Funeral information for Senator Richard Colburn has been released. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, from 10am until 12noon at Open Bible Church, 1619 Race Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. A memorial service will immediately follow at the church beginning at 12noon. Burial will be private. ====================================== Maryland…
Read MoreNew Year’s Closings in Wicomico County
Wicomico County Government Offices will be closing at 5pm on Tuesday, December 31st and will reopen on January 2nd, 2025 in observance of New Year’s Day. County facilities will be closed on New Year’s Day – The Newland Park Landfill will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st , 2025 and will reopen on Thursday, January…
Read MoreTemporary Closure of Hebron Convenience Center Dec 9 – 20
The Hebron Convenience Center at 8301 Old Railroad Road will be closing temporarily on December 9th for upgrading and maintenance. It will remain closed until December 20th. Wicomico County officials as that while the Hebron Convenience Center is closed, please dispose of trash and recycling at either the Newland Park Convenience Center (5.7) miles away…
Read MoreWicomico County Extends Household Permit Renewal Hours for Resident Convenience
Wicomico County has announced extended hours for Household Permit Renewal at the Newland Park Landfill Office to better accommodate residents. The Newland Park Landfill Office will be open for permit renewal on: Saturday, December 7th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 11th during regular business hours. To further enhance convenience for residents,…
Read MoreRV Intentionally Set on Fire in Willards; MD Office of the State Fire Marshal Investigating
The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a case of arson that happened during the overnight hours. Fire officials say a 30-foot pull behind travel trailer was abandoned on the side of the road intentionally set on fire from the inside. The RV fire happened on Tingle Road in Willards– Wicomico County…
Read MoreUPDATED: Burn Bans in Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties; Wicomico County Extends Burning Ban
Somerset County In Somerset County, the Board of Commissioners have issued a burn ban effective immediately. The commissioners have a moratorium on all outdoor burning until further notice. The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources including campfires, bonfires, fireworks, leaf, brush, grass, and trash burning as well as other similar methods of open incineration.…
Read MoreUpper Ferry Temporarily Closed for Maintenance
Wicomico County officials announce the closure of the Upper Ferry – for maintenance. The Upper Ferry, which crosses the Wicomico river southwest of Salisbury, is expected to be off-line until the middle of next week.
Read MoreCat Tests Positive for Rabies in Wicomico County
A cat tested positive for rabies today in the area of Burnt Mill Road and New Hope Road in Willards, MD. The Wicomico County Health Department is advising all residents to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Rabies is a preventable viral disease that exists in the…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Delmar, Wicomico County Caused By Unattended Burning Candle
A house fire occurred on Footbridge Lane in Delmar, Wicomico County. The blaze broke out late yesterday afternoon on the second floor, stair landing of the two-story wood frame, single family home. The cause of the fire was accidental as a result of an unattended burning candle, according to the Maryland Office of the State…
Read MoreStorms Leave a Path of Downed Power Lines and Trees on Delmarva
Much of Delmarva was under storm watches and warnings until about 9 Saturday night. During last night’s storm, Milford Police reported a city-wide power outage – power there has been restored. There has been quite a bit of damage reported – mainly trees and wires down in Bridgeville, Houston, the Denton and Preston areas of…
Read MoreMD Man Wanted on Multiple Warrants Extradited from Michigan to Easton PD
A Mount Airy, Maryland man has been extradited from Michigan by Easton Police. Police say 18 year old Tyler Dupree Hill was wanted on multiple arrest warrants for theft and other offenses out of multiple jurisdictions. Easton Police were called to Hertrich Chevrolet on May 30th just after 4am where they spotted a truck with…
Read MoreUPDATED: Outdoor Burn Ban Terminated in Wicomico County
UPDATED – 07/23/24 – On June 20th an outdoor burning ban was put into place by the Worcester County Executive because of extreme dry conditions. County Executive Julie Giordano, in consultation with the Wicomico County Burn Ban Committee determined that the emergency is ended as of noon on Tuesday, July 23. The ban on outdoor…
Read MoreLicensed Clinical Social Worker Arrested for Sexual Abuse of Minor
A 66-year-old Parsonsburg, Maryland man has been arrested for the sexual abuse of a minor that occurred in Wicomico County several years ago as reported by the victim. Reginald Harrison Shockley was taken into custody on an outstanding arrest warrant in reference to the investigation on July 16th by Detectives with the Child Advocacy Center.…
Read MoreStaying Safe During Extreme Heat & Cooling Centers
COOLING CENTERS: STAYING SAFE IN EXTREME HEAT: The Division of Public Health (DPH) is asking Delaware residents to prepare for extreme heat this week and prevent heat-related illness as temperatures rise. On hot days and warm nights, our bodies have less chance to recover, placing everyone at risk for heat-related illness. When temperatures and humidity…
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