Pittsville News

As our county celebrates 140 years of library service, it is only fitting to offer huge congratulations to the grand reopening of the Pittsville Branch of the Wicomico Public Library.

MARGARET ARDIS, 83, of Salisbury died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

If you're looking for Fourth of July fireworks in Salisbury this weekend, look elsewhere.

PITTSVILLE - The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating an arson that took place today at about 6:30 a.m. on Main Street.

At 10:30 a.m., a vehicle zipping down Powellville Road registers on the radar gun of a Maryland State Police trooper.

OCEAN CITY -- A hit-and-run by an alleged drunken driver left one man dead and another hospitalized after both were struck while riding their bicycles on the Route 50 bridge.

Maryland State Police troopers arrested a 27-year-old Pittsville man Sunday night following a chase that ended in a crash on Powellville Road.

SALISBURY -- City Public Works officials said Pemberton Drive from Parsons Road to Route 349 will be closed for traffic today to allow milling and paving.

In times when people are limiting spending, an old favorite seems to be flourishing -- Girl Scout cookies.

SALISBURY -- State fire officials have determined that lightening started the fire inside a Atlantic Avenue home Tuesday morning.

A burglary suspect is on the loose in Wicomico County. Sheriff's Deputies say someone smashed the glass in the front door of J.T.'s Market in Pittsville.

Pittsville - A two-vehicle crash on Route 50 at Sixty Foot Road killed a 71 year-old woman today.

JOHN J. ATKINSON, 61, of Mardela Springs died Friday, May 29, 2009, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

A severe storm passing through the eastern part of the Lower Shore just before dark Friday downed trees throughout the region and overturned a vehicle at a Pittsville campground as widespread heavy rain and marble-size hail fell and winds reached dangerous speeds.

On Memorial Day, my husband and I ventured to Pittsville to pick strawberries at a wonderful 'U-pick' patch.

PITTSVILLE , Md.- Authorities are investigating an early Monday morning fire that caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to a home in Pittsville.

PITTSVILLE -- Communications & Energy Services is expanding its business, relocating to a new facility in Pittsville that will boost its visibility and access.

Martha Kangume of Salisbury, a culinary arts student at Wor-Wic Community College, is this year's $500 faculty honors scholarship winner.

Calvary Baptist Tabernacle Salisbury Tonight at 7 there will be a southern gospel concert featuring The Anchormen Quartet.

Mya and Joshua Brown of Pocomoke City have chosen the name Madison Paige Brown for their daughter, born March 31, 2009, at 6:31 a.m. at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.