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Temporary Closure of Hebron Convenience Center Dec 9 – 20
The Hebron Convenience Center at 8301 Old Railroad Road will be closing temporarily on December 9th for upgrading and maintenance. It will remain closed until December 20th. Wicomico County officials as that while the Hebron Convenience Center is closed, please dispose of trash and recycling at either the Newland Park Convenience Center (5.7) miles away…
Read MoreWicomico County Extends Household Permit Renewal Hours for Resident Convenience
Wicomico County has announced extended hours for Household Permit Renewal at the Newland Park Landfill Office to better accommodate residents. The Newland Park Landfill Office will be open for permit renewal on: Saturday, December 7th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 11th during regular business hours. To further enhance convenience for residents,…
Read MoreRV Intentionally Set on Fire in Willards; MD Office of the State Fire Marshal Investigating
The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a case of arson that happened during the overnight hours. Fire officials say a 30-foot pull behind travel trailer was abandoned on the side of the road intentionally set on fire from the inside. The RV fire happened on Tingle Road in Willards– Wicomico County…
Read MoreUPDATED: Burn Bans in Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties; Wicomico County Extends Burning Ban
Somerset County In Somerset County, the Board of Commissioners have issued a burn ban effective immediately. The commissioners have a moratorium on all outdoor burning until further notice. The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources including campfires, bonfires, fireworks, leaf, brush, grass, and trash burning as well as other similar methods of open incineration.…
Read MoreUpper Ferry Temporarily Closed for Maintenance
Wicomico County officials announce the closure of the Upper Ferry – for maintenance. The Upper Ferry, which crosses the Wicomico river southwest of Salisbury, is expected to be off-line until the middle of next week.
Read MoreCat Tests Positive for Rabies in Wicomico County
A cat tested positive for rabies today in the area of Burnt Mill Road and New Hope Road in Willards, MD. The Wicomico County Health Department is advising all residents to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Rabies is a preventable viral disease that exists in the…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Delmar, Wicomico County Caused By Unattended Burning Candle
A house fire occurred on Footbridge Lane in Delmar, Wicomico County. The blaze broke out late yesterday afternoon on the second floor, stair landing of the two-story wood frame, single family home. The cause of the fire was accidental as a result of an unattended burning candle, according to the Maryland Office of the State…
Read MoreStorms Leave a Path of Downed Power Lines and Trees on Delmarva
Much of Delmarva was under storm watches and warnings until about 9 Saturday night. During last night’s storm, Milford Police reported a city-wide power outage – power there has been restored. There has been quite a bit of damage reported – mainly trees and wires down in Bridgeville, Houston, the Denton and Preston areas of…
Read MoreMD Man Wanted on Multiple Warrants Extradited from Michigan to Easton PD
A Mount Airy, Maryland man has been extradited from Michigan by Easton Police. Police say 18 year old Tyler Dupree Hill was wanted on multiple arrest warrants for theft and other offenses out of multiple jurisdictions. Easton Police were called to Hertrich Chevrolet on May 30th just after 4am where they spotted a truck with…
Read MoreUPDATED: Outdoor Burn Ban Terminated in Wicomico County
UPDATED – 07/23/24 – On June 20th an outdoor burning ban was put into place by the Worcester County Executive because of extreme dry conditions. County Executive Julie Giordano, in consultation with the Wicomico County Burn Ban Committee determined that the emergency is ended as of noon on Tuesday, July 23. The ban on outdoor…
Read MoreLicensed Clinical Social Worker Arrested for Sexual Abuse of Minor
A 66-year-old Parsonsburg, Maryland man has been arrested for the sexual abuse of a minor that occurred in Wicomico County several years ago as reported by the victim. Reginald Harrison Shockley was taken into custody on an outstanding arrest warrant in reference to the investigation on July 16th by Detectives with the Child Advocacy Center.…
Read MoreStaying Safe During Extreme Heat & Cooling Centers
COOLING CENTERS: STAYING SAFE IN EXTREME HEAT: The Division of Public Health (DPH) is asking Delaware residents to prepare for extreme heat this week and prevent heat-related illness as temperatures rise. On hot days and warm nights, our bodies have less chance to recover, placing everyone at risk for heat-related illness. When temperatures and humidity…
Read MoreDelegate Carl Anderton to Resign and Accept Appointment in Governor Wes Moore’s Administration
Delegate Carl Anderton in Wicomico County is expected to submit his resignation this week to take on a new role within Governor Wes Moore’s administration. Delegate Anderton has been appointed as the Director of Rural Strategy within the Maryland Department of Commerce. In a statement released from the Office of the County Executive, it’s stated…
Read MoreJUNETEENTH CLOSURES
Sussex County Government offices offices closed Wicomico County – County Government Offices – closedNewland Park Landfill & Brush Pile and all external Convenience Centers – open (info – 410-548-4935)Whitehaven Ferry & Upper Ferry – closed (info – 410-543-2765) Worcester County – County Government Offices – closedAlso closed – all five Branch Libraries and Recreation and…
Read MoreFire Guts Sharptown Home; 2 Pets Perish
Firefighters from Sharptown were called for a two alarm residential fire on Tower Hill Lane in Sharptown just after 8 Thursday night. Crews arriving at the scene found fire through the roof. Firefighters from multiple companies in Wicomico, Dorchester and Sussex County were called to assist or provide back up. The State Fire Marshal reports…
Read MoreGov Moore Signs HB 1340 to Repeal Wicomico County Liquor Monopoly
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano was on hand for the signing by Governor Wes Moore this week of HB 1340. This measure was sponsored by Delegate Carl Anderton of Delmar – it repeals the monopoly of the Wicomico County Liquor Control Board and its dispensaries on the sale and distribution of certain liquor at wholesale…
Read MoreUPDATED: Maryland Voters Choose Candidates for President, US Senate & US Congress
UPDATED – 05/14/24 – These results are unofficial with 169 of 1957 precincts still outstanding. Maryland Democrats have overwhelmingly chosen Joe Biden as their candidate for President with 86.52% of the vote. Republicans in Maryland have chosen Donald Trump for their Presidential candidate with 79.89% of the vote. Senator Ben Cardin (D) is not running…
Read MoreUPDATED: Upper Ferry West of Salisbury Returns to Service
UPDATED – 05/10/24 – The Upper Ferry will return to service on Sunday, May 12th!! County officials say that all the parts that were on back order were available and installed over the past week. ================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 04/30/24 – The Upper Ferry over the Wicomico River west of Salisbury will be shut down…
Read MoreUPDATED: Whitehaven Ferry in Wicomico County– Back in Service
UPDATED – 04/29/24 – The Whitehaven Ferry has reopened in Wicomico County. The ferry, which travels across the Wicomico River between Whitehaven, which is southwest of Salisbury to Mount Vernon in Somerset County, has been has been out of service since last September. Wicomico County officials say the ferry has been refurbished and is now…
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 MoreThird Person Arrested in Child Sexual Abuse Case in Wicomico County
Another arrest has been made in connection with child sexual abuse cases in Wicomico County. An additional victim identified the person who abused him as Alonzo Leon Parker Jr. who now faces several charges including multiple counts of 3rd and 4th degree sexual offense. The other two who have been charged with the sexual abuse…
Read MoreUPDATE: Utility Worker Dies from Injuries in Hit-And-Run Work Zone Crash in Wicomico County; Marion Station, MD Man Charged
UPDATED 4/3/24–9:30 p.m. A utility worker has died from his injuries after a hit-and-run crash in Wicomico County. The worker who died is identified as 64-year-old Thomas Attix of Dover, Delaware. Meanwhile, 27-year-old Jamal Scarborough of Marion Station, Maryland is charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, causing a life-threatening injury while operating a vehicle in a…
Read MoreHuman Remains Found as a Result of Vehicle Fire in Wicomico County
A fatal vehicle fire that occurred late this morning on Nanticoke Road in Quantico is under investigation. Firefighters discovered a 2000 GMC Sonoma pick-up truck on fire to the back of the house. Firefighters battled the blaze for 20 minutes before bringing it under control, and then they found human remains in the vehicle. Deputy State…
Read MoreMaryland State Police To Bolster Patrol Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Public 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…
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