Salisbury Traffic Alert for tomorrow March 8th

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Tomorrow March 8th, a portion of College Avenue in Salisbury will be closed to through traffic. College Avenue will be closed, from Smith Street to Camden Avenue, from approximately 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for an emergency road repair. Officials ask that you utilize Clairmont Drive or Pinehurst Avenue as an easy way around the single-block…

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Public Hearing on FY 2025 Wicomico County Budget on Monday, March 11

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A public hearing on the proposed FY 2025 Operating Budget, Capital Budget, Governmental and Enterprise Funds Budgets and the appropriation of all expenditures for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 will be held on Monday, March 11 at 6pm in the DaNang Room at the Civic Center in Salisbury. County Executive…

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Pole Barn Fire in Salisbury; Cause Under Investigation

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A fire that occurred at a 50×80 pole barn on Riverside Drive Ext, in Salisbury this morning before 10:00 caused an estimated $80,000 in structural damage, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The blaze started in the Pole Barn Interior. The cause is under investigation. No injuries were reported. 65 firefighters battled…

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Building Fire in Salisbury This Morning

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FIrefighters in Salisbury were on the scene of a building fire earlier this morning on Lake Street. Officials urged people in that area to use caution. The Talk of Delmarva will have more information as it becomes available.  From The Salisbury Fire Department’s Facebook Page:

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Water Main Repair Work Impacting Multiple Streets in Salisbury Today

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As part of the City of Salisbury’s efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the Water Distribution System, The Department of Waterworks Utilities Division is repairing a water main today at 615 Homer Street. Homer Street is impassable from Route 13 to Johnson Street. This includes all through traffic and Emergency Vehicles. Work began around 9…

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UPDATE: Roads in Salisbury Closed Due to Flooding

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UPDATED 1-10-24; 3:15 p.m.–Due to rising tides and runoff from last night’s storm, the City of Salisbury has closed several streets in the downtown area. The intersection of Baptist and Main is closed in all four directions. East Market Street is closed between Baptist and Poplar Hill Streets. And Market Street is closed West of…

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Road Projects in Salisbury Starting Next Week

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South Division Street in Salisbury will be closed from Avery Street to Onley Road beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, and continuing until Friday, Nov. 10 barring any unforeseen events. According to city officials, this closure includes all-through traffic and Emergency Vehicles. Onley Road will be accessible from the South. The closure is…

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Salisbury Man Arrested for Distributing Controlled Dangerous Substances

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A search warrant at a home on South Boulevard in Salisbury after the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Community Action Team received complaints about CDS activity has led to the arrest of 26-year-old Antravon Martise Harmon. He is currently being held without bond. Inside the residence, investigators found nearly 16 grams of cocaine, multiple digital scales, nearly…

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Delays in Trash Pick-Up in Salisbury Due to Maintenance Issues

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Salisbury residents will face delays in trash pick-up this week. According to The Department of Field Operations, they are currently experiencing unforeseen challenges with trash collection routes. Due to unexpected maintenance issues with some of the trucks, trash pick-up for Thursday and Friday routes will be temporarily staggered. This will result in delays for some…

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Vehicle Fire in Salisbury Ruled Accidental

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A vehicle fire that occurred on Delaware Avenue in Salisbury yesterday evening has been ruled accidental, according to the State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire originated in the engine compartment and caused an estimated $5,000 in damage. No one was injured.

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12-Year-Old Charged in Murder of 2-Year-Old in Wicomico County

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A 12-year-old has been charged in the murder of a 2-year-old that occurred on Jack Drive in Salisbury. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office and the Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center have been investigating since the 2-year-old was found not breathing on Saturday. Wicomico County Sheriff Deputies were called to Jack Drive. After speaking with caregivers,…

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Meeting Next Week to Discuss Maryland Department of Transportation’s FY 2024-2029 Consolidated Transportation Program

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Representatives from the Maryland Department of Transportation will meet with Wicomico County officials to discuss the agency’s Draft FY 2024 -2029 Consolidated Transportation Program, which details a $21.2 billion, six-year capital budget investment in the state’s transportation network. The meeting is part of the department’s tour of 23 Maryland counties and Baltimore City to update…

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UPDATE: Second Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Wicomico County

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Update 7/26: A second bat has tested positive for rabies in Salisbury, according to the Wicomico County Health Department. The bat from the area of Adams Avenue tested positive the disease yesterday, July 25th. Original Post from July 21st. A bat has tested positive for rabies near the 500 block of West Isabella Street in…

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UPDATE: Woman Reported Missing in Wicomico County Found Dead

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UPDATE: 6/29/23: During an extensive investigation by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, an individual was located who led detectives from Wicomico and Accomack County Sheriff’s Office to a location in Virginia where the body of Kadisha Smith was found. Smith’s next of kin was immediately notified. An investigation had been conducted into…

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Salisbury Sees Reduction in Part 1 Crimes Since 2012

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Since 2012, the number of what are called “Part 1” crimes in Salisbury has dropped 45 percent overall, according to the Salisbury Police Department’s 2022 Part 1 crime statistics. Part 1 crime includes the ten most common offenses encountered by law enforcement, including aggravated assault, rape, homicide, arson, human trafficking, motor vehicle theft, robbery, burglary,…

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Man Formerly of Salisbury Convicted of Second-Degree Murder for 2017 Slaying of Jaquanta Walton

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Following a 6-day jury trial, Dionte Dutton, formerly of Salisbury, Maryland, was convicted this week of Second-Degree Murder, First-Degree Assault, along with other criminal charges. Sentencing was postponed allowing for a pre-sentencing investigation to be completed. Dutton will remain in custody pending sentencing. On June 10, 2017, Dionte Dutton got into a confrontation with Jaquanta…

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Traffic Alert: Salisbury Street and Lot Closures This Week

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Various streets and lots in downtown Salisbury will be closed over the next few days. The following information is from the Mayor’s Office: Thursday, May 4th 8AM-9PM in association with the Tidewater Tour. Friday, May 5 in association with the Children’s Mental Health Awareness event 2 PM until approximately 9 PM.

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