Jana Ruark

Georgetown

News Producer at WBOC-TV (Salisbury, MD)

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UPDATE: One Killed, Two Injured in Queen Anne's County Shooting

2 days ago | wboc.com | Jana Ruark |Sam Russo

QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY- One person was killed and two others injured after a shooting south of Centreville. The Queen Anne's County Sheriff says there was a large party at home on Centreville Road when gunshots rang out around 1 a.m. Sunday. Deputies say Christopher Parsley, 19, of Centreville, died at the scene. Two other victims were taken to nearby hospitals for their injuries. Investigators believe that the suspect or suspects were at the party before the shooting.
Va Gov. Signs Legislation Limiting Cell Phone Use in Schools

5 days ago | wboc.com | Jana Ruark

VIRGINIA- Governor Glenn Youngkin signed HB1961 and SB738 into law, codifying the Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Free education policy. The restrictions limit phone use from the beginning to the end of the school day. The goal is to silence classroom distractions and improve mental health.
Man Charged After Reported Home-Invasion Robbery in Kent County

5 days ago | wboc.com | Jana Ruark

CAMDEN-WYOMING, DE- A Hartly man is facing multiple felony charges in connection to a home-invasion robbery in Kent County. Delaware State Police say three masked men forcibly entered an RV on Mud Mill Road near Camden-Wyoming around 11 p.m. Saturday. They say one of the suspects threatened the victim with a knife while the others ransacked the RV and stole the victim's property.
One Killed, Two Injured in Queen Anne's County Shooting

5 days ago | wboc.com | Jana Ruark

QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY- One person was killed and two others injured after a shooting south of Centreville. The Queen Anne's County Sheriff says there was a large party at home on Centreville Road when gunshots rang out around 1 a.m. Sunday. Deputies say Christopher Parsley, 19, of Centreville, died at the scene. Two other victims were taken to nearby hospitals for their injuries. Investigators believe that the suspect or suspects were at the party before the shooting.
Former Salisbury Zoo Andean Bear Chaska Thriving in Louisiana

1 week ago | wboc.com | Jana Ruark

SALISBURY, MD - A beloved bear who recently left the Salisbury Zoo has settled into her new home in Louisiana. Chaska was moved to the Alexandria Zoo in early May. Salisbury Zoo officials say the 15-year-old Andean Bear's journey to the zoo went smoothly, and she is now thriving in her new environment. With the bear habitat now empty, the Salisbury Zoo is set to begin building a new exhibit.
Osprey Parents Welcome Pair of Chicks at Dupont Nature Center

1 week ago | wboc.com | Jana Ruark

MILFORD, DE- There are two new proud osprey parents at the Dupont Nature Center in Milford. Nature Center officials say the first chick hatched from its egg on the night of May 18, and the second chick emerged the following day. A video posted shows the two parents feeding their two new babies. They won't stay little for long; experts say it only takes about a month for them to reach about 75% of their adult size.
Delaware Launching New Office of Workforce Development

1 week ago | wboc.com | Jana Ruark

DELAWARE - Governor Matt Meyer has signed an executive order to establish a new Office of Workforce Development (OWD) within the Delaware Department of Labor. This initiative will help organize and improve job training and education programs, according to the governor's office.
Salisbury Zoo Welcomes Two Chinchillas as Wildlife Ambassadors

2 weeks ago | wboc.com | Jana Ruark

SALISBURY, MD - The Salisbury Zoo has two new wildlife ambassadors. Zoo officials have welcomed two chinchilla brothers, Phineas and Ferb. They say the two siblings will be a part of education programs to teach visitors about animal adaptations, habitats, and conservation. 5-month-old Phineas and 10-month-old Ferb are energetic and ready to grow and explore, according to the zoo.
UPDATE: Kent County Police Chase Ends with Officer-Involved Shooting

3 weeks ago | wboc.com | Jana Ruark |Sean Curtis

DELAWARE - A police chase in a reported stolen car started in Camden and ended in New Castle County with an officer-involved shooting. Delaware State Police say they tried to stop a car near the Camden Walmart around 9 p.m. Friday, but it did not stop. They say the chase was called off in Dover for safety reasons. Troopers say the car was spotted a short time later and another high-speed chase began.
Laurel Armed Robbery Suspect on the Loose

3 weeks ago | wboc.com | Jana Ruark

LAUREL, DE- Delaware State Police are searching for an armed robbery suspect. Troopers say an unknown man entered the Hardee's drive-through on Sussex Highway in Laurel, pulled a gun and demanded money around 3 p.m. on Monday. They say the employee complied, and the suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money. The employee was not injured. Authorities say the suspect was driving a dark colored Honda with Maryland registration 6DA1892 and damage to the driver's side front.