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SNOW HILL – A Berlin man has been sentenced to 50 years for child abuse following a conviction in March. On May 19, Connor Kelly, age 32, of Berlin, was sentenced to 50 years in the Division of Corrections for his conviction on the charges of one count of child abuse in the second degree, three counts of second-degree assault, and one count of neglect of a minor. He was found guilty by a jury after a week-long trial in the Worcester County Circuit Court on March 15. Judge Beau H. Oglesby presided over the case and imposed the sentence, which was the maximum sentence allowed by law.

SNOW HILL– An online auction resulted in a high bid of $31,000 for the county’s synthetic ice rink. In May, Worcester County listed its synthetic ice rink on govdeals.com. The auction ended May 22 with a high bid of $31,001.02 for the rink. “It’s roughly half what the...

SNOW HILL – Worcester County officials are expected to approve the county’s $235 million budget next week. On Tuesday, June 6, the commissioners are expected to vote on the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, which begins July 1. The $11 million shortfall initially associated with the budget has been eliminated through cuts and updated revenue projections.

The Worcester County Garden Club enjoyed “Tea in the Garden” at member Jan King’s home following its recent business meeting. A variety of teas, scones, sweets and savories were sampled while admiring the many flowers in bloom.

Gary Dupont Jr., of Salisbury has been sentenced to 30 years of active incarceration for attempted second degree Murder and related charges. DuPont was convicted of attempted second degree murder, firearm use in a violent crime, illegal possession of a regulated firearm and related offenses on March 15, after a two day jury trial presided over by the Honorable Kathleen L. Beckstead, chief judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. Dupont was later sentenced by Judge Beckstead on June 1, 2023.

UPDATE 6/1/23: John Gourley has been apprehended. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating 21-year-old John Zachary Gourley, who is wanted for Assault in the 2nd Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property. Gourley is a White man, 5’6 and 140 lbs. His last known address was 13 Vine Street in Berlin, Maryland. If you know where John Gourley is, please contact the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at 410-632-1112.

SALISBURY, Md. - The Wicomico County Sheriff’s says their Community Action Team (CAT) has charged a woman after an investigation in to a controlled dangerous substances (CDS) operation. According to the Sheriff's Office, the drugs were being sold out of a house in the 1200 block of Nokomis Avenue...

SALISBURY, Md. – A Salisbury man has been sentenced to three decades in prison for his role in a late 2021 shooting. Gary Dupont Jr. was convicted back in March of attempted second degree murder, firearm use in a violent crime, illegal possession of a regulated firearm, and related offenses. On Thursday, he was sentenced to 30 years in prison, ten of those years being a mandatory sentence without the possibility of parole. He will be placed on five years of supervised probation on his eventual release.

The Ocean City Police Department continues to address concerns in area communities regarding the city’s homeless population. So far in 2023, the Ocean City Police Department has identified 17 individuals experiencing homelessness in the Town of Ocean City. This number fluctuates throughout the year. In 2022, they identified 33 individuals. If you are interested in lending help out to community members in need, you can reach out to the Worcester County Health Department, local non-profits, and faith-based organizations to see what assistance they may need or if volunteer work is available. If you think someone requires assistance, the Diakonia Rapid Response Team can be reached at 410-213-0923 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BERLIN, Md. - An investigation by the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office has revealed a vehicle was intentionally set on fire today in Berlin. According to the Fire Marshal’s Office, the Berlin Volunteer Fire Company responded to reports of a burning vehicle just before 11 a.m. today at the intersection of Mary Road and Sinepuxent Road. Significant flames were seen throughout a Ford Tansit cargo van that had been abandoned on the side of the road. The fire was extinguished with additional minor damage to a nearby field.

WICOMICO COUNTY, Md.- A Wicomico County Judge has convicted Dionte Dutton of Second-Degree Murder, First-Degree Assault, Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Assault, Firearm Use in a Violent Crime, and related charges. On June 10, 2017, Dionte Dutton became engaged in a minor confrontation with Jaquanta Walton while inside the VFW located...

A Salisbury man has been convicted again of second degree murder, along with assault and firearm charges in a 2017 murder. On May 30, Dionte Dutton was convicted of second-degree murder, first-degree assault, conspiracy to commit first-degree assault, firearm use in a violent crime and related offenses after a six-day trial in Wicomico County Circuit Court.

SALISBURY, Md. – A caroline county woman reported missing over the weekend has been found dead. 31-year-old Christine Marie Pettis was found deceased in her vehicle on Filmore Street in Salisbury yesterday. Pettis was reported missing Friday. Her family tells us it was quote “very out of character for...

Proposed project gets new life after county backs out. Ocean City Council members are officially keeping the concept of a county sports complex alive with a decision to take the lead on the project and appoint a task force to pursue plans. City Manager Terry McGean said council members and...

OCEAN CITY, Md. - The initial court appearance of Tyler Mailloux, the man charged in the death of Gavin Knupp, has been cancelled. The initial appearance was originally scheduled for May 31st, however, according to online court records, Mailloux's attorney filed that appearance Tuesday on his behalf, meaning Mailloux did not need to appear in court on the 31st.

Meet Starlord, a 1-year-old Rottweiler available for adoption through the Humane Society of Wicomico County. Tags: humane society of wicomico county, pets on the plaza, starlord.

SALISBURY, Md – The 14th Annual Taste of the Town event returned to Salisbury on Thursday, featuring 14 different businesses including desert makers, restaurants, and caterers. The event pitches the restaurants against each other based on category Iron-Chef style to highlight the very best in small plates that the...

With its newly revitalized historic Main Street and Riverwalk, Salisbury is quickly becoming one of the most vibrant hubs in Maryland for art, culture and dining experiences. Now, residents and visitors alike have the chance to explore Salisbury's small-town foodie scene on foot through an immersive culinary journey of food and drink tastings at local restaurants, cafes, breweries, bakeries and more.

SALISBURY, Md – Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano is responding to calls that the county is not doing enough to ban explicit materials in the classroom. This comes after a petition was started by a concerned parent group Delmarva Parent Teacher Coalition to remove certain books. “Anything that has...

(June 1, 2023) Gabby is an elderly dachshund who was brought to the Worcester County Humane Society by caring neighbors after her human companion passed away at 99 years old in Ocean Pines. The shelter’s vet diagnosed the dog with pancreatitis and Cushing’s disease. She is at a medical foster home until she recovers and then she will be eligible for adoption.