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WICOMICO COUNTY, MARYLAND – Posted on Fri, Mar 08, 2024, 08:44 AM EST Incident: Explosive/Incendiary Devices Located Date of Incident: March 7, 2024 Location: 7000 Block of Gumboro Rd, Pittsville, Wicomico County, MD Suspect(s): Christopher James Wilgus, 45 years of age Narrative: On March 7, 2024, Detectives from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to 7329 Gumboro Road in Pittsville, Maryland, following a check welfare call for Christopher James Wilgus Jr. (DOB: 6/20/78). Upon arrival, Detectives made contact with Wilgus and discovered what appeared to be homemade explosive devices strategically placed throughout the yard and property. Wilgus expressed concerns about potential attacks on his residence…
WICOMICO COUNTY, MARYLAND – March 7, 2024 During the 2022 election, Wicomico County Board of Education candidate Gene Malone (District 2) was asked by news media outlets on his position on removing books from a school media center. The question was triggered by the controversial obscene books in the schools. His answer at the time was different than today. Let’s see what he had to say on the removal of books in his campaign message below: Content has been formatted for consolidation. Source: https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/10/24/wicomico-county-board-of-education-candidates-2022-qa-book-bans-crt-school-safety/69575112007/ Content has been formatted for consolidation. Source: https://cnsmaryland.org/2022/10/14/gene-malone/ This is what Board Chair Gene Malone says…
FEBRUARY 22, 2024 SALISBURY, Md. — The City of Salisbury, in collaboration with Wicomico County Parks and Recreation and Salisbury University Presidential Citizens Scholars’ Capstone Project, also known as PCS, is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new initiative aimed at bringing affordable and sustainable youth flag football to the Westside community. With a focus on addressing the financial barriers that often prevent children from lower-income households from participating in youth athletic programs, this groundbreaking partnership seeks to provide every child with the opportunity to experience the benefits of team sports. Recognizing the importance of youth sports in fostering…
By Jan Greenhawk February 2, 2024 Ways and Means Committee Dismisses Fairness In Girls’ Sports Bill 47 On January 31, 2024, the State of Maryland proclaimed girls’ sports dead in the state. With the “unfavorable” finding after overwhelming testimony FOR House Bill 47, the committee ruled in favor of unsafe and unfair competition of male athletes against female athletes in high school sports. 2024 Regular Session – House Bill 47 First Reader (maryland.gov) Kathy Szeliga’s Statement on the bill: (8) FOX Baltimore on X: “Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act introduced, a bill relating to women’s sports https://t.co/AqqQYwpxAe” / X (twitter.com) Chairman…
PRESS RELEASE – UMES – PRINCESS ANNE, MD-(January 18, 2024)— A proposed School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore hopes to be the first of its kind in Maryland and among the nation’s public historically Black colleges and universities. The school received approval this week by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. The accreditation process is ongoing. “Our proposed veterinary medicine school would help UMES fill an unmet need on the Eastern Shore and throughout the state,” said UMES President Dr. Heidi M. Anderson. “Deeply rooted in our 1890 land-grant mission, this program will enable us to…
