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Temporary Road Closure on Naylor Mill Road Bridge in Salisbury June 17th
A private contractor will be performing work on the Naylor Mill Road Bridge over the North Prong of the Wicomico River on Tuesday, June 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes during this time. The work will take place on the Naylor Mill Road Bridge. A traffic control…
Read More“No Kings Day” Protests Scheduled for Saturday on Delmarva
There are non-violent protests scheduled around the country for Saturday, “No Kings Day” – which is a day of defiance over the President’s military parade in Washington, DC to celebrate his birthday. Organizers of “No Kings Day” say they’re showing up everywhere President Trump isn’t to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings. There are…
Read MoreStorage Building in Salisbury Fire–Result of Arson
A fire at a storage building was intentionally set and involved two juveniles, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The arson incident occurred yesterday evening on North Salisbury Boulevard in Salisbury. No injuries were reported. Structural damage was estimated at $30,000 and loss of contents at $5,000. Referrals to the Department…
Read MoreAGH Merges with TidalHealth
A definitive agreement has been signed to merge Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin with TidalHealth in Salisbury. Officials say that this merger will bring a more comprehensive range of services to residents of the Lower Shore, Sussex County and surrounding counties while continuing to drive innovation. A smooth transition is expected over the next year…
Read MoreVirginia Man Charged With Resisting Arrest, Obstructing & Hindering Following Traffic Stop
A traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding and registration violations in the area of Walston Switch Road and Campus Drive in Salisbury led to the driver being arrested for not complying with officers. On Christmas Eve, during a roadside interview, the driver claimed to be a “traveler” and made reference to “sovereign citizenship”. The…
Read MoreParkside HS & Parkside CTE Closed Due to Burst City Water Pipe
PARKSIDE HS/PARKSIDE CTE – This is an important school status announcement for students, families and staff of Parkside High School and Parkside CTE. Due to a city water pipe burst that occurred close to the school last night, the City of Salisbury has temporarily shut down the water supply to the school. The Parkside High…
Read MoreShooting Investigation in Salisbury; Evidence Recovered
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in which two individuals were reportedly shooting at each other in the area of Rockawalkin Ridge Road. It was also reported that a Wicomico County School bus was in the vicinity at the time of the shooting. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that no students…
Read MoreFire at PNC Bank in Salisbury Under Investigation
The investigation into a fire that occurred at PNC Bank on South Salisbury Boulevard early this morning shortly after 5:00 is ongoing. The fire resulted in the branch being temporarily inoperative. The structural damage is estimated at $50,000 and loss of contents at $100,000. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the…
Read MoreMaryland Folk Festival Opens Friday Afternoon in Salisbury
The Maryland Folk Festival begins this afternoon in downtown Salisbury. Following the several-year long tenure of the National Folk Festival, the Maryland Folk Festival is a three-day outdoor celebration of arts, culture and heritage. There’s something for everyone – performances, workshops, demonstrations, children’s activities, storytelling and plenty of food and drink. Admission to the festival…
Read MoreWicomico County Council to Hold Special Session on Wednesday at 4pm
The Wicomico County Council will hold a special legislative session on Wednesday at 4pm to consider and extension to the current burn ban. They will also get an update on the status of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The meeting is at the Government Office Building in Salisbury. The public is invited to attend and observe…
Read MoreUPDATED: Barricade Situation in Salisbury Ends with Safe Resolution
UPDATED – 6pm – Wicomico County Sheriff’s office was called to a home in Cedar Crossing around 4 Tuesday morning. Deputies found a female suffering from a knife wound to the forehead and supplied medical care until she was taken to Tidal Health Hospital for treatment. Deputies with help from several other agencies began negotiating…
Read MorePlane Crash Injures 2 Near Salisbury
Two people were injured when a small plane crashed Sunday just after noon north of Salisbury. Emergency personnel from Salisbury and Hebron were called to a field in the area of North West Road and Log Cabin Road. One person was taken to Tidal Health in Salisbury and the other flown to Shock Trauma in…
Read MoreWater Service Repair Today in Salisbury
Today, as part of the City of Salisbury’s efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the Water Distribution System, the Department of Waterworks Utilities Division today is repairing a water service at 304 Glen Avenue. Glen Avenue will be passable, as the outside East & West lanes will remain open. Work is underway this morning and will…
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Upcoming Road Closure in Salisbury
Monticello Avenue in Salisbury will be closed to through traffic between Hanover Street and Smith Street due to paving that will take place from Monday April 29th through Friday, May 3rd. Residents will be able to access their homes. Once Monticello Avenue paving is completed, South Boulevard will be under a lane closure with two-way…
Read MorePublic Hearing to be Held on Proposed Operating Budget for Wicomico County
A public hearing will be held by the Wicomico County Council in Council Chambers of the Government Office Building on N. Division Street in Salisbury on Tuesday, May 7th at 6:00 p.m. The reason for the hearing is to receive public comments on the proposed Operating Budget for the County for the period of July…
Read MoreSecond Person Arrested in Connection with 2023 Murder in Wicomico County
Maryland State Police have arrested a Salisbury teen in connection with a shooting in which another teen was killed and another man injured last year in Wicomico County. Police say Cashmir Holbrook is charged as an adult with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and related charges in connection to the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Ja’siah…
Read MoreSalisbury Traffic Alert for tomorrow March 8th
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…
Read MorePublic Hearing on FY 2025 Wicomico County Budget on Monday, March 11
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…
Read MorePole Barn Fire in Salisbury; Cause Under Investigation
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…
Read MoreBuilding Fire in Salisbury This Morning
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:
Read MoreWater Main Repair Work Impacting Multiple Streets in Salisbury Today
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…
Read MoreSection of Preston Street in Salisbury Closed Today to Repair Water Main Break
In Salisbury, the Department of Waterworks Utilities Division is repairing a water main today at the intersection of Preston Street and Truitt Street. Preston Street will be impassable from Truitt Street to Liberty Street. This includes all through traffic and emergency vehicles. Work began about 9 a.m. and will conclude around 4:30 p.m. barring any…
Read MoreUPDATE: Roads in Salisbury Closed Due to Flooding
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…
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Repair of Water Service Temporarily Shuts Down Church Hill Avenue in Salisbury
As a part of the City of Salisbury’s efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the water distribution system, a water service repair is being conducted on Church Hill Avenue between Richwil Drive and South Schumaker Drive. Church Hill Avenue is impassable today along that particular stretch. The road closure applies to all through traffic and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Barn Fire on Old Ocean City Road in Salisbury Area Accidental; No Injuries
UPDATED – 12/01/23 – A brush fire off Old Ocean City Road near Salisbury Thursday has been ruled accidental by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Parsonsburg and Salisbury firefighters were called for the fire just after 1:30pm and found a brush fire extended to a horse stable. Fire officials say there were no injuries to…
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