Jana Ruark

Georgetown

News Producer at WBOC-TV (Salisbury, MD)

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UPDATE: Man Charged in Harrington House Fire

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

HARRINGTON, DE - Multiple fire companies responded to a large residential structure fire in Kent County on Tuesday night. The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office Kent says the fire was reported just before 7:30 p.m. on Fairground Road in Harrington on April 8. According to state fire officials, the Harrington Fire Company arrived to the location to find a home fully involved in flames. Multiple mutual aid and fire companies responded to assist. DSFMO Kent says there have been no injuries reported.
MD Eastern Shore Lawmakers Call on Gov. to Reject "Renewable Energy Certainty Act"

6 days ago | wboc.com | Jana Ruark

MARYLAND- Eastern Shore Lawmakers in Maryland are calling on Governor Wes Moore to veto a bill aimed at expanding solar energy. The "Renewable Energy Certainty Act" would give the state authority to approve solar farms and energy storage if they meet specific conditions. Local leaders have expressed concerns that it could strip local governments of their power to approve or deny solar projects. The Eastern Shore Delegation has penned a letter asking the governor to reject the bill.
Lewes Shooting Under Investigation

1 week ago | wboc.com | Jana Ruark

LEWES, DE - A shooting investigation is underway in Lewes. Delaware State Police say an unknown suspect fired shots that hit a home and vehicle on Pinetown Road. Investigators say it happened between 8 and 10 p.m. on April 15. No one was injured, according to DSP. Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit continues its investigation and urges anyone who has information about this incident to contact Detective J. Mitchell at (302) 752-3807.
Salisbury Holding Focus Groups to Help Shape its Future

1 week ago | wboc.com | Jana Ruark

SALISBURY, MD- People in Salisbury are getting a chance to shape the city's future. Residents, business owners, and stakeholders are invited to attend four focus group meetings to help steer Salisbury's next comprehensive plan. Officials say each group session will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Meeting Room at Fire Station 16 on Cypress Street.
World's Largest Rubber Duck Swimming Back to Crisfield

2 weeks ago | wboc.com | Jana Ruark

CRISFIELD, MD- The world's largest rubber duck is set to waddle back to Crisfield this Summer. Somerset County Tourism announced that the duck will appear at "Big Little Townfest." Officials say the event is scheduled to run from August 1 to 3 at the Crisfield American Legion Post 16. The giant duck reportedly stands six stories tall and weighs 15 tons. The inflatable yellow bird previously made a splash in Crisfield in 2023.
Fire Destroys Grasonville Home

2 weeks ago | wboc.com | Jana Ruark

GRASONVILLE, MD- A fire destroyed a Queen Anne's County home Tuesday morning. The Maryland State Fire Marshal says the flames started shortly before 8:30 a.m. at a home on Grasonville Cemetery Road in Grasonville. Officials say it took 46 firefighters more than an hour to get the blaze under control. According to the fire marshal, the fire was ruled accidental and caused by discarded wood stove ashes on the front porch. They say no injuries were reported, but damage is estimated at $340,000.
Rehoboth Beach Bandstand's Summer Concert Series Lineup Released

3 weeks ago | wboc.com | Jana Ruark

REHOBOTH BEACH, DE- Tunes will once again fill downtown Rehoboth this summer as the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand's 2025 Summer Concert Series lineup has been released. City officials say there will be a special performance by We May be Right - A Tribute to Bill Joel on Saturday, May 24 in celebration of Memorial Day weekend. The official concert season kicks off Friday, June 13, with a performance by The Million Dollar McGraw Show.
Traffic Alert: Weeks-long Paving Project to Begin on Rehoboth Avenue

4 weeks ago | wboc.com | Jana Ruark

REHOBOTH BEACH, DE- Work on a busy road in Rehoboth Beach is set to begin in April. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announced that paving between 2nd Street and the traffic circle on Rehoboth Avenue will begin on Sunday, April 6 and last through Friday, May 16. DelDOT says the work will be done overnight, between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.Drivers can expect lane closures and parking restrictions during the project.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Closures Announced Ahead of Railroad Maintenance in Greenwood

1 month ago | wboc.com | Jana Ruark

GREENWOOD, DE- Lane closures are planned for Market Street in Greenwood during upcoming railroad work. According to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Delmarva Central Railroad Company forces is planning to perform maintenance beginning at 7 a.m. on March 31 at the railroad crossing on Market Street near Railroad Avenue. DelDOT says drivers can expect intermittent lane closures during the work. The project is slated to be completed on the evening of April 7.
Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies near Westover

1 month ago | wboc.com | Jana Ruark

WESTOVER, MD- A rabid raccoon was discovered in Somerset County. The county health department announced that the raccoon was found on Mennonite Church Road near Westover on Wednesday, March 12. Officials say a positive rabies test result came back on March 13. The health department is reminding everyone to take precautions, including:Report any sick or strange-acting wildlife. Vaccinate pets and livestock.