Mari Lou
Maryland and 41 other states – including Delaware – have settled antitrust litigation against the maker of Suboxone which is used to control the effects of opioid addiction. The plaintiff states will receive a total of $102.5-million – Maryland’s share will be over $2-million and according to the Delaware Attorney General’s office, Delaware will receive…
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Sunday saw small craft advisories up, but the week looks much better with northwest winds at reasonable speeds. At Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier on Cape Henlopen State Park the report was pretty good flounder fishing. Live minnows worked close to the pilings worked best. They also saw quite a few rockfish caught, but…
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An investigation continues into an armed robbery south of Georgetown Saturday afternoon. Delaware State Police say a 62 year old victim was sitting in her parked car in the driveway of a home on Governor Stockley Road when two black males with handguns approached. One sat in the passenger seat – the other demanded her…
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A bicyclist from Millsboro was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Route 24 and Legion Road in Oak Orchard Saturday evening just after 7:30. Delaware State Police say the 38 year old female bicyclist began turning from westbound Route 24 onto Legion Road before it was safe to do and crossed in front…
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Ocean City Police are investigating an armed robbery on Constitutional Avenue in Montego Bay. Police say the victim was outside and was approached by three black males who pointed a handgun at the victim – who turned over several personal item. The three drove off in beige SUV – possibly a Nissan with a missing…
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Saturday saw small craft advisories that will be up on Sunday as well. Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em said the Bill Slayer left the dock at 2:30 am and returned at 2:30 pm with 8 yellowfin tuna. They really earned those fish! A couple of other boats left at 5:00 am and caught flounder and…
Read MoreA public hearing scheduled for Tuesday’s Worcester County Commissioner’s meeting on Bill 23-03 – Zoning – Separation Distances for Commercial non-Ag Functions in Agricultural Structures and Lands in the A-2 Ag District – has been tabled at the request of the applicant. A new date will be advertised if the applicant requests to reschedule the…
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Delaware State Police were called to a home on North Front Street, Extension in Seaford for several reports of shots fired. When troopers arrive just after 11:30 they learned there had be a large party at a residence, but no one at the scene would provide information and the crowd dispersed. Bullet casings were found…
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The drug xylazine – or ‘Tranq’ has been added as a Schedule III controlled substance in Delaware. ‘Tranq’ is a non-opioid drug used primarily in veterinary medicine, but has been used increasingly as an additive in opioid abuse to create a ‘zombie-like’ condition for users. This action by Delaware Secretary of State Jeff Bullock follows…
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Two bills were filed Friday that would bring revisions to the Delaware Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights. House Bill 205 and House Bill 206 would revamp how officer disciplinary cases are handled and publicly disclosed, give members of the public a role in setting standards for police officers and increase transparency. According to the…
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Maryland flags are to fly at half staff on Sunday from sunrise to sunset in honor of Fire and Rescue Memorial Remembrance Day. This day honors all fire, rescue and emergency medical services personnel from the State of Maryland who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Read MoreThere will be no municipal election on July 1st in Slaughter Beach. Just two candidates filed for two open seats. Jamie Draper and incumbent Harry Ward and will be sworn in to two year terms at the July Town Council meeting. Larry Meinert did not run for re-election. .
Read MoreBlades voters will head to the polls on Monday, June 5th to elect a mayor and two council members. Wednesday was the final day that candidates could file to run. For the Mayor’s seat, incumbent Robert Atkinson is challenged by Sharon Alston. There are three candidates for two seats on the Town Council – incumbent…
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Read MoreFriday was a good weather day, but the weekend is already blown out. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that Billy Taylor caught a big black drum on the first trip aboard his new boat. He was fishing in Delaware Bay with clams for bait. Rick’s Bait and Tackle weighed in two black drum for Jimmy and…
Read MoreA Salisbury woman has been sentenced to 2 consecutive life sentences plus 45 years in prison. Circuit Court of Wicomico County Judge S. James Sarbanes pronounced that sentence for 39 year old Qwenda Jones who was convicted after a two-day trial in March of two counts of sexual abuse of a minor, 2nd degree rape,…
Read MoreLegislation sponsored by State Senator Brian Pettyjohn and Representative Michael Ramone is now expected to be heard in the Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee next Wednesday. Senate Bill 96 would prohibit DNREC from enacting its electric vehicle sales mandate. The bill would not restrict the sale of fuel-powered cars, trucks and SUVs in Delaware…
Read MoreDNREC and the Delaware Department of Agriculture have banned recreational trail cams in any state wildlife areas, state parks or state forests – effective immediately. The cams area mainly used by hunters during the state’s extended deer season – but this ONLY applies to cams used on state lands – not trail cams on private…
Read MoreThree men were arrested at a residence in Dagsboro Thursday after a search warrant was executed by the Sussex County Drug Unit. An investigation into drug sales from an East Diamond Drive home began four months ago. As detectives approached the property Thursday a Tahoe drove away from the house. State Police stopped the Tahoe…
Read MoreA Delmar man has been arrested by Delaware State Police for stealing a car in Millsboro Thursday afternoon. Police were called to Daisey Road just after 4pm for a stolen Ford Focus that was taken from a driveway with fishing gear inside the car. A Dagsboro Police officer spotted the car in town and contacted…
Read MoreMaryland Natural Resources officials report over 5300 wild turkeys were harvested during this spring’s regular and junior turkey seasons. The harvest was 27% higher than last year’s – with Maryland’s central and western counties seeing the largest jumps. However the upper and lower shore counties also reported increases. DNR officials say the 2021 cicada emergence…
Read MoreA Wilmington man has been arrested by Dover Police for rape and other charges after an incident Friday morning at the Days Inn. Police were called just before 1am about a man named James touching a 12 year old Dover girl inappropriately in a room at the hotel. Police contacted an 18 year old female…
Read MoreOcean City Police remind residents and visitors that the Baltimore Ravens Roost Parade will take place on Saturday morning from 10 to noon. The parade will move down the southbound lanes of Baltimore Avenue from 15th Street to 29th Street – however drivers in the area can expect the roadways to be impacted for staging…
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