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WORCESTER COUNTY, Maryland. – The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office has received full funding in the county’s budget. The more than $22 million allocation includes funding for salary increases, helping the agency remain competitive with neighboring law enforcement departments in recruiting and retaining personnel. Sheriff Crisafulli added funding to help fully train employees with less law enforcement experience to be more efficient. “Number one is to open the front door, hire qualified men and women from the side, and hire wisely the best people we can.” “The second thing is to close the back door so that men and women with…

“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?” Wicomico County, Maryland – For years, rumors have circulated regarding Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano, including allegations involving a deputy, text messages, photographs, and other claims. Anyone involved in politics eventually becomes the subject of speculation, gossip, and accusations. Some claims may contain elements of truth, while others may be entirely fabricated. Without publicly available evidence, citizens are left to evaluate allegations based largely on competing narratives rather than verifiable facts. Even if such allegations were proven true, an important question remains: Does a person’s private life affect…

Questions Raised Over FOX45 Report on Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano A recent FOX45 Baltimore report concerning Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has generated significant controversy just days before the primary election. The report presented allegations that Giordano sent sexually explicit photographs to sheriff’s deputies and that Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis issued a cease-and-desist letter instructing her to stop. At this time, no publicly available evidence has been produced to substantiate those claims. It is important to note that we are not defending or accusing any party involved. However, the timing of the report and the absence of supporting…

A newly released federal report is sounding the alarm about the future of Social Security, warning that the program’s primary retirement trust fund is on track to exhaust its reserves within the next seven years. According to the 2026 Social Security Trustees Report, the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund—the fund responsible for paying retirement and survivor benefits—is projected to deplete its accumulated reserves during the fourth quarter of 2032. The report highlights growing financial pressures facing one of the nation’s most relied-upon social programs. Once the trust fund’s reserves are exhausted, Social Security would continue to receive payroll…

EDEN, Md. — A boat fire at the Wicomico Yacht Club in Eden on Saturday morning caused an estimated $65,000 in damage, but the quick actions of nearby boaters and responding firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to surrounding vessels and dock structures. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire was discovered around 7:27 a.m. on June 6 aboard a 34-foot 1989 Carver Yacht that was docked at the yacht club on Yacht Club Road. The vessel was unoccupied at the time of the incident. Investigators say occupants aboard a nearby boat heard a smoke alarm sounding…

SALISBURY, Maryland — The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office has charged two Wicomico Middle School students following an investigation into a stolen firearm that was allegedly brought onto school grounds. According to the Sheriff’s Office School Resource Division, the investigation began on June 2 after Wicomico County Public Schools notified authorities of information involving two students and a firearm. Investigators learned that a 15-year-old Salisbury juvenile allegedly stole a firearm from a residence in Virginia over the weekend and brought the weapon to Wicomico Middle School on June 1. Authorities say the student then transferred possession of the firearm to a…

SALISBURY, Maryland. — A James M. Bennett High School teacher and her husband are facing an extensive list of charges, including the sexual abuse of a minor, according to court records. Brock Schuchart, of Salisbury, was first charged on April 30, 2026, in Wicomico County District Court with child sexual abuse, rape, and multiple sex‑offense counts involving a child under 14. On May 18, his case was transferred to Wicomico County Circuit Court, where the number of charges expanded to more than 100, including allegations of filming and possessing child pornography. Court documents indicate the alleged abuse occurred between April…

Image courtesy MSP Maryland State Police need your help to find a missing 14 year old Wicomico County boy who was last seen in the 200 block of Baptist Street in Salisbury around 3pm on Tuesday, May 5th. Chester Fitchett, III is African American with curly black hair and brown eyes. He’s about 5′ 5” tall and 120 pounds. He was last seen wearing a royal blue Nice Tech jacket, blue jeans and white/black Nike sneakers. Investigators believe he may be in the area of Smith Street in Salisbury. Anyone with information should contact the Salisbury Barrack at 410-749-3101.  The…

Salisbury, Maryland – Colin McEvers, Chair of the College Republicans, hosted an event at Salisbury University featuring guest speaker Jared Taylor. In response, opposition from campus and outside groups led to a counter-protest organized outside the venue. Many of the students who chose to protest appeared to rely on preconceived notions about the speaker. Rather than attending the event to hear his remarks firsthand, a number remained outside, shouting, heckling, and attempting to intimidate those who chose to participate. While the event itself was intended to promote open dialogue, some critics opted to protest without engaging directly. That said, some…

A former senior official at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly concealing government records during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. David M. Morens, 78, who served as a senior adviser from 2006 to 2022, faces multiple charges including conspiracy against the United States, destruction or falsification of records, and concealment of federal documents. Prosecutors allege Morens participated in a scheme to evade Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests related to COVID-19 research grants by hiding or altering communications. The indictment claims he and others…