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🌱 What investigators are asking Salisbury neighbors after Richmond Avenue shooting

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In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators are asking Salisbury neighbors after Richmond Avenue shooting
  • Salisbury sod farm hit by vandals again—what investigators know so far
  • See which Salisbury projects scored big in Annapolis this session

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Showers; windy, not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Quiet block shattered by gunfire in Salisbury shooting scare (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A man was shot Tuesday evening on the 700 block of Richmond Avenue in Salisbury, prompting an attempted murder investigation by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. His injuries are not considered life-threatening, but detectives are still seeking suspects and asking anyone with information to call the sheriff’s office or Crime Solvers.
   

2. Wicomico sod farm vandalized a second time in less than a year (wboc.com) — A Salisbury-area sod field at Quantico Creek Farms has been vandalized again, just months after a previous incident caused around $100,000 in damage. Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating, a suspect and vehicle have been developed, and the farm is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to those responsible.
   

3. Salisbury Chamber of Commerce hosts 2026 post legislative forum (wmdt.com) — Local lawmakers just outlined millions in new state funding for Salisbury and the Lower Shore at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce’s post-legislative luncheon. Highlights include money for Salisbury University renovations, TidalHealth upgrades, a new fire training building, and regional projects in Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties that could shape services and infrastructure for years.
   

4. 'American Idol' star Jay Copeland to join gospel show in Salisbury (delmarvanow.com) — Gospel fans in Salisbury can look forward to “History & Hymns: An Evening of Gospel on the Shore” at Asbury United Methodist Church on May 16, featuring Salisbury native and American Idol finalist Jay Copeland. The Beach to Bay Heritage Area will also present Heritage Awards and serve food and refreshments with the $25 ticket.
   

5. Most Blessed Sacrament School's Seidon Shaffer recognized by Junior Achievement (thedialog.org) — A local student leader will be honored at the Junior Achievement Center in Salisbury on May 18, and the ceremony is open to anyone who wants to attend. The ‘18 Under 18’ program spotlights young innovators and volunteers from across the Eastern Shore, and tickets and sponsorships are available online for those wishing to support the honorees.
   

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    Friday April 17
  • Miss Omega Pageant
    Salisbury University, 1101 Camden Ave, Salisbury
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone missing a dog ?
    Looks really young maybe 4-6 months? Male American pitbull. Found in Delmar de. Possible streets the dog came from Whitesville, pepper box, Avery rd,… (Nextdoor Coulbourn Mill)
  • How is Dr Zaaira Ahmed.
    She is at retina consultants. What are the opinions? Is it the only one in Wicomico county. I’m limited on traveling. Thanks. Have a great night (Nextdoor Downtown Salisbury)
  • Perdue Farms posted a job opening for Material Planner in Salisbury. Apply here.
  • Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Salisbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salisbury here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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