Colder Weather is Migratory Bird Season and Avian Flu Season

By Mari Lou | November 13, 2026

Delaware Agriculture officials remind residents to be diligent on poultry safety as the colder weather marks the start of the 2026-27 migratory bird season – which can also bring an increase in avian influenza cases. Avian or bird flu is a highly contagious airborne respiratory virus that spreads quickly among birds from flock to flock…

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UPDATED: Over 40 Dogs and Other Animals Seized from Sharptown Property

By Mari Lou | July 20, 2026

UPDATED – 07/20/26 – The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office was called to East State Street in Sharptown on Friday, July 17th to assist Wicomico County Animal Control with an investigation into the welfare of numerous dogs housed on the property. About 43 dogs were found and removed for their safety and well-being and taken to the…

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