– Salisbury Mayor Randy Taylor has announced plans to replace the Downtown Pride crosswalk Mayor Taylor says this decision is part of a broader initiative to maintain neutrality in public spaces The existing Pride crosswalk will be replaced with an artist designed pattern that reflects the city’s identity “Our city is home to a diverse and vibrant community and we want our public spaces to be welcoming to all we also have a responsibility to ensure that government property remains neutral and does not promote any particular movement or cause we are ensuring that city property remains a place where every individual feels they belong,” said Mayor Taylor The city is launching The Crosswalk Canvas a rotating Downtown Salisbury art initiative to design a new crosswalk embodying the character or artistic vibrancy of the city while steering clear of any political or ideological affiliations The selected artist will receive a $3,000 stipend for design and implementation Artists interested in submitted design proposals can do so now until June 30th. More information can be found here Because Local Matters – Maryland State Police have arrested a Delaware man in connection with a fatal June 2024 shooting in Salisbury 28-year-old Fernando Medino-Moreta of Lincoln is charged with first- and second-degree murder He is currently being held in Delaware and awaiting extradition Salisbury Police responded to the 700 block of East Nayor Mill Road for a reported shooting Officers found 23-year-old Franklin Abraham Perez Rodriguez suffering gunshot wounds He was taken to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital Medino-Moreta was arrested after an anonymous caller phoned in a tip to Delaware State Police The caller told investigators that a man wanted in connection with a Maryland homicide was in a parking lot in Millsboro Troopers responded and placed Medino-Moreta under arrest Delaware State Police have arrested a man in connection with a June homicide in Salisbury on May 2 and charged him with first- and second-degree murder He was also charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony two counts of possession of a firearm by a person prohibited felony receiving a stolen firearm and fugitive of another state He was arrested at a traffic stop on Route 13 in Millsboro and is awaiting extradition to Maryland The traffic stop was the result of an anonymous tip DELAWARE CRIME: Police say man hid in occupied home before charging troopers with knife DELAWARE JUSTICE: Man, 73, pleads guilty to killing man he felt threatened by due to previous fight He was carrying a loaded handgun, which police said was stolen out of Pennsylvania. Franklin Abraham Perez Rodriguez, a 23-year-old from Miami, was fatally shot on June 10, 2024, Maryland State Police said. He was pronounced dead at a hospital. Maryland State Police continue to investigate the homicide with Salisbury police, the Maryland State's Attorney's Office in Wicomico County and Delaware State Police. was found dead inside a property along Davies Road in Longhedge He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Swindon Magistrates' Court on Monday 5 May Cordons outside of the property have been removed but a continued police presence will remain in the area for several days Darren's family are being supported by specialist officers Wiltshire Police has asked for their privacy to be respected at this "incredibly difficult time" Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.. A Delaware man is charged with murder and more in a fatal shooting that occurred in Salisbury in June 2024 Here's what to know from the Maryland State Police announcement The accused is identified as Fernando Medino-Moreta Moreta is charged with first- and second-degree murder and other related charges identified as Franklin Abraham Perez Rodriguez Florida was the victim of a shooting that occurred on June 10 He was transported by ambulance to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital from the scene and later pronounced dead by hospital personnel AGH, TidalHealth finalize merger: Berlin's Atlantic General Hospital merges with TidalHealth: Official agreement signed Delaware State Police contact MSP after anonymous tipShortly before 9 p.m investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit were contacted by Delaware State Police after receiving a tip from an anonymous caller The caller reported that a man wanted in connection to a Maryland homicide was in a parking lot in Millsboro Delaware State Police responded to the area on northbound Route 113 in Millsboro and located the vehicle described by the anonymous caller A traffic stop was conducted and the driver of the vehicle was identified as Fernando Medino-Moreta officers from the Salisbury Police Department initially responded to the 700 block of E Naylor Mill Road for the reported shooting The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was requested to lead the investigation OCMD Boardwalk's vibrant history: Ocean City, MD, Boardwalk history: From small wooden walkway to commercial business hotbed Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayogreatest hitssalisburynewsMan arrested in Salisbury murder investigationThe 21-year-old from Durrington has been taken in after the fatal stabbing of a man on Davies Road yesterday (3 May) A man remains in custody - after being arrested on suspicion of murder near Salisbury The 21-year-old from Durrington has been taken in after the fatal stabbing of a man on Davies Road just before 8 o'clock yesterday morning A small cordon remained in place overnight Wiltshire Police said: "A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following an incident at Longhedge this morning (03/05) "We responded to reports that a man had been stabbed in Davies Road at 7.52am His family are being supported by specialist officers and our thoughts are with them at this hard time "A 21-year-old man from Durrington was arrested on suspicion of murder He remains in custody and our enquiries are ongoing "There is no wider risk to the public "A smaller cordon will remain in Davies Road overnight." 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The eyes tend to be drawn to the grander wonders – the altars, the stained glass, the pillars and flowing arches. But once the marks carved into the stonework of Salisbury Cathedral by centuries of pilgrims churchgoers and mischief-makers are pointed out A “graffiti tour” of the great Wiltshire church is being launched in May with guides pointing out what feel like whispered messages from the past from initials of people long-forgotten to images of animals and flowers and “protection marks” thought to keep evil at bay There is also a piece of backwards writing that some think may be a curse View image in fullscreenSalisbury Cathedral Photograph: Ben Birchall/PAA team of volunteers have spent a year finding and mapping the graffiti and experts have tried to pin down some of the stories behind it but the reality is that most of the tales they could tell remain elusive “We know so much about other parts of the cathedral for example the stained glass windows – when they were made who designed them and so on – but we can’t know everything about the graffiti worked in and known the cathedral through the centuries and left their marks We can speculate in some instances and try to understand the lives of people back then but we can’t know everything.” “It’s exciting to spot things that may not have been seen for years And then we can debate what they mean,” she said The Guardian was given a preview of the tour starting with a couple of footprints close to the west doors placed their footwear on a hunk of limestone supporting a pillar and carved around their footprints with the initials “JG” and “WS” next to them View image in fullscreenFoot shapes and the initials JG and WS Photograph: Jim Wileman/The GuardianIn the north porch curvy style of writing has been dated to the 17th century and the cathedral thinks it may have been created by a man called Nicholas Gilberd who was having a row with the authorities over boundaries At the bottom of a letter to the cathedral In the south quire aisle there is a collection of lines and dots It is possible that members of a medieval choir carved a long-lost tune here as they waited to sing Close by is a piece of medieval Latin text difficult to decipher but the cathedral thinks it may be a curse because some of it is written backwards it could also be that this wasn’t a very good writer There is a gaming board in the morning chapel and the guides like to imagine medieval priests sitting down to while away a few minutes in a quiet corner View image in fullscreenA cat in the cloisters Photograph: Jim Wileman/The GuardianBeasts featured include a salamander tucked on a pillar beneath the spire One of Mangan’s favourites is a bird and the creator has cleverly used a triangular natural break in the stone for its beak The cathedral is not suggesting modern visitors follow suit attitudes seem to have been much more accepting Marks are often found in very public areas suggesting they were both accepted and acceptable.” View image in fullscreenMarks on a memorial to John Salcot Photograph: Jim Wileman/The GuardianPell is fond of the initials and names remembering “ordinary” people believed to have been carved by mourning relatives of people who may not have been commemorated elsewhere “When we look around the cathedral and see memorials to the rich and famous we rarely get a glimpse of the ordinary folk,” she said – The Salisbury Zoo over the past few weeks has gained a lot of attention for one thing or another and WMDT has been keeping up with Zoo’s Director and has the latest update The Salisbury Zoo is saying goodbye to 15-year-old Chaska her bloodline will help preserve the species Zoo Director Chuck Eicholtz says it a bittersweet occasion we only have really one location for a new bear exhibit and that’s where the current bear exhibit is we’ll basically start our design and construction process and hopefully within the next 2 years or so we’ll have this brand-new state-of-the-art facility.” Chaska will be sent to New Orleans. In the meantime, the Zoo has plenty of animals to see and events to attend. Visit their website and be sure to stop by when you have the chance – Salisbury Police have arrested a St Michaels man in connection to a shooting last week officers were called to the 600 block of N Division Street for multiple reports of shots fired A canine inside of the homes was reportedly hit and killed during the incident Further investigation determined that the suspect 30-year-old Ri’tell Dodd allegedly fired a handgun in the direction of the homes in the area He was arrested with the assistance of the St Michaels Police Department on Wednesday and has been charged with possession of a regulated firearm while prohibited a Salisbury favorite located right on the Downtown Plaza for decades Owner Kumiko Suzuki came to Salisbury from Shimane and brought with her genuine Japanese dishes and decor that attracted diners from all around to Salisbury offering everything from traditional sushi and sashimi to its daily bento box selection Here's what Sushi de Kanpai shared with its customers on May 3: OCMD BOARDWALK'S VIBRANT HISTORY: Ocean City, MD, Boardwalk history: From small wooden walkway to commercial business hotbed "We want to thank each and every one of our wonderful customers for your support all of these years Sushi de Kanpai will be closing our doors on May 31st – Water main maintenance will impact a portion of Glen Avenue this week Work is scheduled to take place in the vicinity of Glen Avenue Elementary School on Tuesday and Wednesday between the hours of 9 a.m Traffic Control Work Zones and Traffic Flagger Operations will be in place during active work hours Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes and allow extra travel time Michael’s man in an April 24 shooting incident in the 600 block of North Division Street in which a dog sadly died the Salisbury Police Department received multiple calls for shots fired within the 600 block of N patrol officers learned two nearby residences It was also learned that a canine inside one of the residences had been struck and killed during the incident The investigation revealed that 30-year-old Ri’tell Dodd fired a handgun in the direction of residences within the 600 block of N An application for charges was submitted to the District Court Commissioner’s Office and an arrest warrant was issued investigators were able to locate Dodd and safely take him into custody on April 30 Dodd was brought back to Wicomico County and later released to the Wicomico County Detention Center to be seen by a District Court Commissioner The investigation is ongoing and detectives request that anyone with any information about this incident contact the Salisbury Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at (410) 548-3165 Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Solvers at (410) 548-1776.