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Firearm on Property of School in Wicomico County–Arrest Made
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The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case involving a weapon, which was on school property at Mardela Middle/High School. The School Resource Deputies have a person in custody…
Read MoreUpper Ferry Temporarily Closed for Repairs
The Upper Ferry in Wicomico County is temporarily closed for repairs and is tentatively scheduled to be operational by Friday afternoon. If you have any questions, they ask that you…
Read MoreHouse Fire Displaces Family in Hebron, Wicomico County
A fire that occurred in a two-story house overnight on Porter Mill Road, Hebron, Wicomico County displaced a family and caused an estimated $300,000 in structural damage. The American Red…
Read MoreWarrant Apprehension Operation Covering Multiple Locations in Wicomico County Leads to Arrests of 7 Individuals
During the course of a warrant apprehension operation this week in Wicomico County, 7 people were arrested for warrants–two of the seven were charged with controlled dangerous substance offenses. Among…
Read MoreTwo Wicomico County Juveniles Stabbed as Argument over a Girl Escalates
Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the area of Shell Road and Archid Drive in Delmar after an argument between two juveniles turned violent Sunday afternoon. Officials say the…
Read MoreAdult Mosquito Spraying in Wicomico County Ends For 2023
As of earlier this week, the spraying for adult mosquitoes in Wicomico County has come to an end. The county had no reports of any persons testing positive for any…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity of Wicomico County Selected for 2023 Thome Aging Well Grant
Efforts continue in Wicomico County to serve the growing population of older adults who want to age in their homes. Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County has been awarded a 2023 Thome…
Read MoreSanitary District Legislation in Wicomico County to Become Effective October 1st
In Wicomico County, the implementation of the Water and Sewer Plan has been a top priority of theadministration. The first step of this plan was to get legislation passed to allow…
Read MoreWhitehaven Ferry Closed till Sunday
The Whitehaven Ferry in Wicomico County was closed Friday for maintenance and repair – and will remain closed through today. Wicomico County officials expect the Whitehaven Ferry to reopen on…
Read MoreRecycling Station at Wicomico Youth & Civic Center and Extension Office – CLOSED
Wicomico County officials announce the Wicomico County Recycling Stations located at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center located at 500 Glen Ave. and the Extension Office location at 28647 Old…
Read MoreSection of Route 611/Stephen Decatur Hwy Dedicated in Memory of Cpl Glenn Hilliard
A portion of Stephen Decatur Highway/Route 611 has been dedicated in honor of Cpl Glenn Hilliard, who was killed in the line of duty while serving as a Wicomico County…
Read MoreTyaskin Beach in Wicomico County Reopened
Tyaskin Beach has reopened after a retest of bacteria levels. The tests from Thursday have all come back normal. The beach was closed Thursday due to elevated bacteria levels. Wicomico…
Read MoreDelmar Man Sentenced in Child Pornography Case
A 35-year-old Delmar, Maryland man pleaded guilty earlier this month to possessing and distributing child pornography. The Honorable W. Newton Jackson, a senior Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico…
Read More29-Year-Old Man in Wicomico County Sentenced to 98 Years for Sex Crimes
In Wicomico County, 29-year-old Francisco Barrales-Aguirre has been sentenced to 98 years of incarceration after being convicted in November of Sexual Abuse of a Minor, three counts of Attempted Second-Degree…
Read MoreTwo Teens Charged in Thefts of Wicomico County Public Schools Vehicles
Two boys–ages 16 and 17– have been arrested and charged following an investigation stemming from thefts of Wicomico County Public Schools transportation vehicles that occurred on Jersey Road in Salisbury…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Searching For Attempted Murder Suspect in Wicomico County
Maryland State Police need your help in finding a man they are looking for in connection with a shooting earlier this month in Wicomico County. 45-year-old Timothy Lee Whaley Jr.…
Read MoreLegislation to Create a Wicomico County Sanitary District Passed in General Assembly
Legislation that authorizes Wicomico County to create a sanitary district has passed in the Maryland General Assembly and is now awaiting action by Governor Wes Moore. Wicomico County Executive, Julie…
Read MoreNew Traffic Pattern at Bus 13 & Isabella St in Salisbury
Drivers in Salisbury will find a new pattern now in place on Business Route 13 at Isabella Street. Left turns for drivers traveling north and south are again permitted onto…
Read MoreTeenagers Charged in Separate Incidents Involving Threats of Mass Violence at Area Schools
Authorities in Wicomico County have charged two teenage girls, ages 13 and 14 in connection with threats of mass violence and disturbing school operations at Choices Academy on Calloway Street…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Wicomico County This Morning Ruled Accidental
An electrical failure caused a fire early this morning on Archie Davis Road in Willards, Wicomico County. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire started in the…
Read MoreWicomico County New Year Holiday Schedule
If you live in Wicomico County, the celebration of the new year will bring some temporary holiday adjustments. Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed beginning Friday, December 30th at…
Read MoreHouse Fire On Christmas Kills Five Pets, Displaces Two People
Family and friends are assisting two individuals after a fire damaged the house they were living in on Skylar Drive in Eden, Wicomico County. The blaze killed two dogs and…
Read MoreDirt Bike-Related Thefts in Wicomico County
Troopers from the Maryland State Police Salisbury barrack are addressing a problem of dirt bike related thefts in Wicomico County. After troopers conducted an operation, they helped return three stolen…
Read MoreWicomico County Executive, Julie Giordano, to be Sworn In Tuesday Morning
Wicomico County Executive-elect Julie Giordano will be sworn into office Tuesday morning at 9am. Giordano has taught in the Wicomico County School District for over 15 years and the ceremony…
Read MoreHere Comes a Heat Wave! Cooling Center to Open; Electricity Providers Brace for High Demand
A heatwave is bearing down across Delmarva. Temperatures are expected to reach about 94 degrees Thursday, according to AccuWeather, and highs are expected to reach at least 91 Friday. From…
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