WITTMAN, Md.- Authorities have ruled as accidental a fire that heavily damaged a home in Talbot County over the weekend.
The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office said the two-alarm blaze occurred shortly before 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at the two story dwelling, located at 8622 Sewell Point Road in Wittman .
It took 49 firefighters from the St. Michaels and assisting volunteer fire companies approximately 90 minutes to get the fire under control.
The fire caused an estimated $130,000 in damage to the structure and another $20,000 in damage to its contents. There were no reported injuries.
Investigators determined a mechanical failure in the home's mechanical room sparked the fire.
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DOVER, Del. --- For the first time in more than seven decades, Delaware's second largest city is poised to hire its first police chief from outside the ranks of its own law enforcement agency. Dover's Police Chief Selection Committee on Friday interviewedMore
DOVER, Del. --- For the first time in more than seven decades, Delaware's second largest city is poised to hire its first police chief from outside the ranks of its own law enforcement agency. Dover's Police Chief Selection Committee on Friday interviewedMore
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Wesley College in Dover (Photo: WBOC)
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DOVER, Del. --- Weeks after Delaware gave Wesley College the second half of $2 million in funding, state officials say the small private college has requested an additional $3.2 million in taxpayer money for similar purposes. Bert Scogletti, a spokesman fMore
DOVER, Del. --- Weeks after Delaware gave Wesley College the second half of $2 million in funding, state officials say the small private college has requested an additional $3.2 million in taxpayer money for similar purposes. Bert Scogletti, a spokesman fMore
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The Good Ole Boy Foundation, a nonprofit group, is organizing a living nativity scene after a town policy prohibits unattended displays in the circle.More
The Good Ole Boy Foundation, a nonprofit group, is organizing a living nativity scene after a town policy prohibits unattended displays in the circle. More
Salisbury Elks Lodge 817 is putting together holiday meal baskets to deliver to those in need on Christmas Eve. We learn about the effort and how you can help.
Salisbury Elks Lodge 817 is putting together holiday meal baskets to deliver to those in need on Christmas Eve. We learn about the effort and how you can help.
The Clayton Theatre recently celebrated their 70th anniversary, but an unexpected threat would bring changes to this town staple.
The Clayton Theatre first opened in the 1940's. The theater is a single-screen first run theater that seats 350 people and serves fresh popcorn daily. The Clayton Theatre is the only movie theater in Sussex County, besides the Movies at Midway in Rehoboth Beach.
The Clayton Theatre recently celebrated their 70th anniversary, but an unexpected threat would bring changes to this town staple.
The Clayton Theatre first opened in the 1940's. The theater is a single-screen first run theater that seats 350 people and serves fresh popcorn daily. The Clayton Theatre is the only movie theater in Sussex County, besides the Movies at Midway in Rehoboth Beach.
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Something exciting is happening in Salisbury related to sustainable energy, like wind and solar power, only better. That's according to a local entrepreneur who calls it Dylan Energy.More
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Gov. Larry Hogan proposed allocating $3.8 billion for Maryland school construction over five years and a separate measure to increase accountability in academic performance during a news conference Thursday...More
Gov. Larry Hogan proposed allocating $3.8 billion for Maryland school construction over five years and a separate measure to increase accountability in academic performance during a news conference Thursday...More
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Hundreds of students gathered at Salisbury University Wednesday in protest of racist and sexist graffiti that was found on campus a few weeks ago.More
Hundreds of students gathered at Salisbury University Wednesday in protest of racist and sexist graffiti that was found on campus a few weeks ago. More
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"Keep Somerset Beautiful" has been certified as an official affiliate of the "Keep America Beautiful" network, joining more than 600 state and community-based affiliates across the country.More
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More than two dozen correctional officers in Baltimore were charged Tuesday with using excessive force on prisoners at state-operated jails in a city plagued by decades of institutional corruption, inside and outside jailhouse walls.More
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