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Wicomico 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 – 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…
Read MoreWINTER STORM: Snowfall on Delmarva
Bear, Delaware was the big winner in Sunday’s Winter Storm Fern updated snow fall totals according to the National Weather Service posted at 2am Monday with 10-inches of snow – followed by Wilmington with 9-inches. In Sussex County Milton and Selbyville show with about 4-inches. Delaware’s heavier snowfall was in Kent and New Castle Counties.…
Read MoreWicomico County Leaders Respond to Proposed State Ban on Immigration Enforcement Agreements
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano and Sheriff Mike Lewis held a news conference Friday to address their concerns regarding proposed legislation in Maryland pertaining to Public Safety and Immigration Enforcement Agreements — Prohibition, as well as to outline Wicomico County’s formal response to the State of Maryland. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more……
Read MoreBoard of Public Works Approves Multiple Funding Awards for Wicomico County
Wicomico County has secured multiple funding approvals following action taken by the Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW), providing new investments in environmental protection, recreational facilities, and land preservation. During its January 7th meeting, the Board approved several grant awards benefiting Wicomico County, reflecting continued state partnership in supporting local infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community…
Read MoreUPDATED: Whitehaven Ferry to Temporarily Close
UPDATED–12/29/25: The Whitehaven Ferry will be out of service tomorrow morning, Tuesday, December 30th for transmission maintenance. The Ferry is anticipated to be back in operation later in the day. UPDATED – 12/19/25 – The Whitehaven ferry is repaired and back in service. We apologize for any inconvenience. =========================================================== In Wicomico County,…
Read MoreWicomico County Awarded Airport Improvement Grant
Wicomico County has been awarded a $95,000 FY26 Airport Improvement Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support critical infrastructure improvements at the Salisbury–Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport. This grant award, issued to the County of Wicomico and shared with the Office of Representative Andy Harris, will fund Phase 1—design…
Read MoreFatal Industrial Accident Under Investigation in Wicomico County
An investigation is underway into the death of an 81-year-old man–Paul Wayne Jones– after the excavator he was operating was found submerged in a pond on private property in Fruitland. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded yesterday, December 9th, after the property owner discovered Jones’s vehicle but could not locate him. A dive team later…
Read MoreWicomico County Solid Waste Division Tipping Fee Increase Notice
In Wicomico County, effective Thursday, January 1st, 2026, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget includes an increase of the tipping fee. Under the Newland Park Landfill Fee Schedule, the tipping fee will increase to $88.00 per ton with a minimum charge of $10.00. The commercial brush fee will increase to $44.00 per ton, also with a…
Read MoreStructure Fire in Delmar Linked to Burn Pit
A structure fire that occurred yesterday afternoon on Roy West Road in Delmar in Wicomico County was determined to have been accidental. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, occupants of the residence were using a burn pit approximately an hour before the fire. The occupants thought the fire was completely out…
Read MoreWicomico County Government Closures for Thanksgiving
WICOMICO COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Thursday, November 27, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and Friday, November 28, 2025 in observance of Native Heritage Day. CONVENIENCE CENTERS, LANDFILL, BRUSH PILE, FERRIES THANKSGIVING DAY & NATIVE HERITAGE DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE On Thursday, November 27, 2025, the Newland Park…
Read MoreNew Westside Salisbury Cell Tower Now in Service
Wicomico County officials Monday announced the completion and activation of a new Verizon tower on the Westside. County Executive Julie Giordano says the Wicomico Cedar Hill Antenna has been two years in the making and will strengthen communications and improve public safety for Westside residents, first responders and local businesses with improved cell coverage and…
Read MoreMultiple Alarm Blaze Destroys Berlin Business
A multiple alarm fire off Worcester Highway Thursday is under investigation by the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s office. Firefighters from Berlin were called to Bayside Jet Drive just after 1:20pm where they found a single story building well involved with fire through the roof and extending from the front wall of the structure. Command requested…
Read MoreUPDATED: Quantico Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Attempted First Degree Murder of Step-Daughter
UPDATED – 11/07/25 – A Quantico man has been sentenced to fifty years in prison for the attempted first degree murder of his step-daughter. On Thursday, 71 year old McKinley Cornish was sentenced by Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Wicomico County, Kathleen Beckstead for attempted first degree murder, firearms charges and related offenses. After…
Read MoreRabid Fox Found near Quanitco, MD
Heath Department officials in Wicomico County say that a fox tested positive for rabies last week. Officials say the fox was tested on October 28th – it was found in the area of Catchpenny Road in Quantico, Maryland. Residents in that area should be on their guard and avoid contact with all wild or stray…
Read MoreWhitehaven Ferry Down for Mechanical Issue
Officials in Wicomico County say the Whitehaven Ferry is off line due to a mechanical issue. They are working to repair it as quickly as possible and are anticipating it being back on line tomorrow afternoon. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Read MoreWicomico County Public Schools Look to Expand Weapons Detection Systems
The use of weapons detection systems will be expanded in Wicomico County. Over the last year, weapons detections systems have been used by Wicomico County Public Schools at large gatherings as well as on a daily basis in smaller programs like summer school, Evening High School and Choices Academy. During a September 30th work session,…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
A Salisbury man has been sentenced for possession of child pornography. Circuit Court for Wicomico County Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 33 year old Sean Peterson to 25 years in prison – to run consecutively to a 25 year sentence that he is already serving which was imposed in Calvert County. Peters previously pleaded guilty…
Read MoreJosh Hastings Files for MD State Delegate to Represent District 38B (Wicomico County)
Josh Hastings has filed for Maryland State Delegate to District 38-B – which represents Delmar, Salisbury and Fruitland. Hastings, a life-long resident of Wicomico County, is a 2-term Wicomico County Council member – and supports stronger schools, better job opportunities and a healthy, prosperous Eastern Shore. Hastings prides himself as a common-sense, independent-minded, leader who…
Read MoreState Highway Administration to Resurface US 13 (Salisbury Bypass) In Wicomico County Next Week
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin resurfacing a section of southbound US 13 (Salisbury Bypass) in Wicomico County on Monday, September 15th. The work is expected to be complete by late fall, weather permitting. Starting Monday, crews will begin working 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on southbound US 13, between MD…
Read MoreUpdate: Wicomico County Broadband Expansion Project
Many Wicomico County households will soon gain reliable, high-speed internet access thanks to a $2.9 million state-funded broadband expansion project. The effort will help families in underserved areas stay connected for work, school, healthcare, and daily needs. Approximately 381 locations across the county are included in the project. Over the coming months, providers including Talkie…
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