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Upcoming event will help honor Cpl. Glenn Hilliard’s legacy
SALISBURY, Md. – It’s been nearly two years since Wicomico County Corporal Glenn Hilliard was killed in the line of duty. On June 12th, the Hilliard family will be holding an event to celebrate his life. The Hilliard family, in partnership with Operation We Care, will show their...
Federalsburg Residents Concerned Over Proposed Property Tax Increase
A property tax increase could be on the horizon for residents of Federalsburg in Caroline County. The town Federalsburg has proposed to increase real property tax rates from $. 88 per $100 of assessment to $. 94 per 100 of assessment.
You’re invited to the Salisbury Zoo’s 70th Anniversary Gala
SALISBURY, Md. – You’re invited to the Salisbury Zoo’s 70th Anniversary Gala. You are invited to join the zoo-evolution and to see things the public has not seen before. Some things to look forward to are awesome animal presentations and encounters. It will also consist of a ribbon cutting of our brand new eagle exhibit. There will also be live music, silent auctions, chance auctions, an amazing dinner spread, and so many other things will be unveiled during this event.
Shots fired investigation leads to five arrests in Seaford
SEAFORD, Del. – A total of five people were arrested over the weekend on drug and weapons charges. The investigation began just after midnight on Saturday, when Seaford Police were called to respond to the Mearsfield Development for a report of shots fired. Numerous vehicles were seen leaving the area of a residence that is still under construction, and police subsequently stopped one of the vehicles, observing a firearm that was attempted to be concealed in the car. A subsequent search of the vehicle and its occupants led to the recovery of two additional firearms and marijuana.
Police investigating early morning shooting that left one dead in Laurel
LAUREL, Del. – Laurel Police are currently investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another injured early Monday morning. Police say they were called to the Little Creek Apartment complex at around 1:30 a.m. for reports of shots fired in the area. Officers arrived at the scene to find a large crowd of people in the area and called in additional officers to assist with dispersing the crowd.
Vehicle Crashes Into Salisbury Building
WICOMICO COUNTY, MD - A vehicle crashed into a Salisbury building Tuesday evening. The Salisbury Fire Department shared to their Facebook Tuesday evening that units were on the scene at 13 South and Dogwood Drive in Salisbury for a car crashed into the Cricket phone store. Officials say multiple patients...
One dead in weekend homicide in Salisbury, police investigating
SALISBURY, Md. – Police are investigating a homicide that took place early Sunday morning in Salisbury. Just before 2:30 a.m., officers were called to a business parking lot in the 700 block of E. Naylor Mill Road for a report of a fight and shots fired. At the scene, officers found 23-year-old Franklin Rodriguez Perez suffering from critical injuries as a result of the shooting. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead from his injuries.
Wicomico Co. Public Library gets new music addition
SALISBURY, Md-The Wicomico Public Library is more than just for books, it’s a place for people to gather and be creative. Friday, the library rolled out its new piano, free for public use. Executive director, Seth Hershberger, said he hopes this new addition will help encourage the community to...
Wicomico County home listings asked for more money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Wicomico County listed for $296,223 in May, up 3.5% from the previous month's $286,275, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price increased 2.2% from $289,950. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Salisbury's Route 50 drawbridge to get single lane closures through June. All to know.
The Maryland Department of Transportation will have a contractor performing work on the Route 50 drawbridge in Salisbury, beginning on June 5, that will necessitate single lane closures daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Repairs to the drawbridge will include steelwork, replacing roadway support purlins, retrofits...
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