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Former Shorebirds Lighting to get Second Life at WinterPlace Park
Lighting that was formerly used at Shorebirds Stadium is going to be repurposed and installed across Route 50 at WinterPlace Park. This will create the first lighted athletic field on the east side of Wicomico County and expand the park’s capabilities to allow for evening practices, games, tournaments and community events. Officials at Wicomico County…
Read MoreMaryland Primary – County Races Certified
The final count of mail-in ballots was done yesterday in Maryland’s Primary Election, which was held on June 23. State races have not yet been certified, however the county races have. In the Worcester County Commissioners races – Republican Caryn Abbot will return to the District 1 seat. In District 2, Roxie Dennis will take…
Read MoreResidential Structure Fire Near Laurel Caused by Lightning Strike
Firefighters from Laurel were called to a residence on Trussum Pond Road for a fire around 10 Saturday night. Firefighters arriving at the scene found a 2-story home with heavy fire showing from the roof and second floor. All residents were able to escape without injury and the home was equipped with working smoke detectors.…
Read MoreUPDATE: Whitehaven Ferry Back in Service
UPDATE: 6/24/26: The Whitehaven Ferry is back running now. Original Post: The Whitehaven Ferry will be closed Wednesday June 24, in the AM for replacement of cable. We will let you know when it is up and running, hopefully tomorrow at some point.
Read MoreMaryland Primary Results – State & Regional
With over 99.70% of the vote counted – there are 6 precincts still not reported – 2 of them are in Somerset County and 4 in Prince George’s County. Â
Read MoreStorms Cross Delmarva with Thunderstorm & Tornado Warnings
The mid-shore of Maryland was hard hit as storms moved across Delmarva Monday night. The storms arrived amid severe thunderstorm watches and warnings and several tornado warnings – one in Dorchester County, another for Caroline and Talbot Counties and one for Sussex County. Strong thunderstorms with lightening, wind and heavy rain. All three power companies…
Read MoreGov Wes Moore Continues “Delivering for Maryland” Tour on the Eastern Shore
Gov Wes Moore ended his 2-day “Delivering for Maryland” tour through Worcester and Wicomico Counties. The Governor says that throughout his tour – he’s seen the real results his administration’s investments are making in each community. He is committed to working in partnership with every county to build stronger, more vibrant communities that leave no…
Read MoreUPDATED: Maryland Primary Election – Tuesday, June 23
The Maryland Gubernatorial Primary Election takes place on Tuesday, June 23. In all counties, there are other elections besides the Governor’s race, but those ballots will differ by county. Voters have still have the option of voting by absentee ballot or in person at the polls on Tuesday. The deadline to receive a mail-in ballot…
Read MoreCounty Executive Julie Giordano Issues Burn Ban Order for Wicomico County
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has issued a countywide burn ban. The ban went into effect April 20th at 4:00 p.m. due to ongoing drought conditions. The decision follows recommendations from the county’s Burn Ban Committee, which includes public safety, health, forestry, and weather officials. The ban is initially in place for seven days, though…
Read MoreWicomico County Withdraws Support for Waste Diversion Pilot Concept
Wicomico County has withdrawn support for a previously considered pilot program that would have converted non-recyclable landfill waste into fuel briquettes for local energy use. The concept, developed in partnership with Morgan State University, was not a large-scale industrial facility or biorefinery, but rather a small-scale proposal using materials from the Newland Park Landfill. Officials…
Read MoreWicomico County Easter Holiday Closures
City of Salisbury administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 3. All offices are expected to reopen and resume standard business hours on Monday, April 6. Essential services, including police, fire and emergency response, will maintain regular operations. The Salisbury Zoo will remain open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Trash collection originally…
Read MoreMaryland Senate Passes Capital Budget with Funding for Key Lower Shore Priorities
Expanded mental health support for students is coming to Maryland’s Eastern Shore after the Maryland Senate approved a $1.8 billion capital budget. The plan includes $2.5 million for a Kennedy Krieger Institute behavioral health school in Wicomico County—a project local leaders have pushed for over the past three years. Advocates say the facility will serve…
Read MoreWicomico County Holiday Closure Information
Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Friday, April 3rd in observance of Good Friday. On Friday, April 3rd, the Newland Park Landfill, Convenience Center and Brush Pile and the Upper Ferry and Whitehaven Ferry will be open regular hours. All external Convenience Centers will also be open. On Sunday, April 5th, the Newland Park…
Read MoreWicomico County Open Air Burn at Newland Park Landfill on Wednesday, March 25
The Solid Waste Division (weather dependent) plans to commence with a MD-DNR Forest Service permit-authorized Open-Air Burn of post-storm brush, on Wednesday, March 25 on County owned property behind the Newland Park Landfill. Solid Waste Division staff will perform all necessary controls, and appropriate local first responders have been notified. For questions, please call our…
Read MoreWicomico County Prescribed Burn – Fruitland
The Wicomico County Department of Public Works in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service will be conducting a prescribed burn(s), within the limits of the Sharps Point Dredge Management Facility located at 622 Sharps Point Rd. Fruitland, between March 18th , and April 1st , 2026. This effort will assist the…
Read MoreDelmar, MD Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
UPDATED – 03/13/26 – A Delmar, MD, man has been sentenced for the sexual abuse of a minor. A Wicomico County jury found 51 year old Derrick Henderson guilty of sexual abuse of a minor, attempted 2nd degree rape, attempted 4th degree sexual offense and sexual solicitation of a minor last December – and on Thursday,…
Read MoreParsonsburg Convenience Center Brush Pile & Three Bridges Road Closures
The Parsonsburg Convenience Center brush pile has had to be closed for the lack of space.  Space is available at the Brick Kiln Road brush pile. The amount of brush and limbs is unprecedented and we are asking for your tolerance during this time. For more information call 410-548-4935 ================= Three Bridges Road has been closed…
Read MoreFour Displaced Following Fire in Delmar, Wicomico County
Four people have been displaced after a fire yesterday at a wood-framed two-story duplex on Executive Club Drive in Delmar, Wicomico County. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, The blaze started on the inside of the garage and was accidental due to improper disposal of pellet stove ash. Also, officials say…
Read MoreWicomico County Public Schools Updates 2025-2026 Calendar with Makeup Days & Survey on 2026-2027 Calendar Options
The Wicomico County Public Schools calendar has been revised to make up all the days missed this year for winter weather. There have been 3 closure days for weather – January 27, February 23 and 24. A makeup day of March 16th has already been announced – additional approved potential makeup days of April 2…
Read MoreWicomico County Snow Emergency In Effect 3pm Sunday
Avian Influenza Found on Commercial Broiler Farm in Wicomico County
Avian influenza has been found in a commercial broiler farm in Wicomico County. The Maryland Department of Ag announce a presumptive positive case of H5 Avian Influenza – the first in the county this year – and the second in the state this year. The affected premises have been quarantined and birds on the property…
Read MoreWicomico County Closures for Presidents’ Day
WICOMICO COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day. CONVENIENCE CENTERS, LANDFILL, BRUSH PILE, FERRIES On Monday, February 16, 2026, the Newland Park Landfill, Convenience Center and Brush Pile, will be open. All external Convenience Centers and White Haven will also be closed.…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Investigating Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash In Wicomico County
One person is dead and two others injured following a single-vehicle crash that happened last night in Wicomico County. Police identified the driver as 18-year-old Matthew Garcia of Rockville, Maryland. Investigators say Garcia was driving a Honda Civic around 8:41 p.m. on South Division Street near Coulbourn Mill in Fruitland when he failed to stop…
Read MoreUPDATED: Wicomico County Officials say Newland Park Landfill to Resume Normal Operations Tuesday, Feb 10
UPDATED – 02/09/26 – Per States Attorney, Jamie Dykes and Acting Director of Public Works, the Newland Park Landfill will resume normal operations tomorrow, Tuesday February 10th, 2026. States Attorney Dykes added “I also want to note that the entire Solid Waste Division demonstrated professionalism and commitment in brutal conditions.  Law enforcement is grateful for their…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Die in Residential Structure Fire in Parsonsburg; Off-duty Firefighter Injured
UPDATED – 2pm –Â An investigation into the cause of a deadly fire in Parsonsburg Sunday morning is underway by the Maryland State Fire Marshal and Maryland State Police. Two people died in the fire and an off-duty Ocean City firefighter was injured. A passerby spotted smoke and flames coming from the home on Old Ocean…
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