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New UD Graduate College Approved
The University of Delaware has approved a graduate college. The University Faculty Senate approved a draft version of bylaws and an organizational structure for the new school during its meeting last week. According to an article in the University’s newsletter, creation of the graduate college was contingent on the approval of the draft. This will…
Read More29-Year-Old Georgetown Man Dies in Lewes Pedestrian Crash
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a Freightliner concrete pumper truck that happened Tuesday afternoon in Lewes. Troopers say the crash happened around 12:57 p.m. in the area of Hazlett Road within the Governors development. Authorities say the pumper truck was stopped while crews with another company worked on…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Foreign Trade Zone & Defers Vote on Change of Zone Application
The Sussex County Council was back in action after a week off. The meeting started with a tribute by County Administrator Todd Lawson for National FFA Week. Several FFA members from Sussex Central High School were in attendance to receive the honor for the school’s FFA program. A presentation on the Milford Shipyard was given…
Read MoreDelmarva Prepares for Potential Winter Weather
A winter storm advisory remains in effect for most of Delmarva. The advisory is in effect from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday for Kent and Sussex Counties in Delaware, and from 6 a.m. to Noon for Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties in Maryland. The National Weather Service urges residents to prepare for slippery road…
Read MoreUPDATED: Winter Weather Advisory for Wednesday in Delaware
UPDATED – 2/19/19 3pm – Winter Weather Advisory in effect from Wednesday, 7:00 AM EST until Wednesday, 4:00 PM EST. Source: U.S. National Weather Service …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. * WHERE…Portions of northeast Maryland…
Read MoreDelaware, Maryland and Virginia Join Federal Lawsuit Against President Trump Over National Emergency
All three states that make up Delmarva: Delaware, Maryland and Virginia have joined thirteen other states in suing President Donald J. Trump after he declared a national emergency on Friday regarding the situation at the nation’s southern border with Mexico. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL COMPLAINT Led by California, and filed in U.S. District…
Read MoreLegal Sports Betting Sees Success in Delaware
Delaware officials say sports betting has proven successful for the first state since it became legal in summer of 2018. Reports say that from July 1st to this month sports-related bets have netted the state a profit of 11,000 dollars. That includes 151,000 dollars placed on this year’s 53rd Super Bowl between the Los Angeles…
Read MoreBrandywine Zoo Takes In Alligator Recovered from PA Drug Bust
Monday Afternoon Fire in Bridgeville Accidental
Bridgeville fire crews were called for a house fire just before 1:30 Monday afternoon. Crews responding found heavy fire showing from a single-family wood framed home on Oak Street. Crews from Greenwood, Seaford and Farmington assisted, and the scene was cleared around 3:30pm. State Fire Marshal investigators say the fire began in the living room…
Read MoreNew Delaware AG Announces Criminal Prosecution Reform
Delaware’s Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced her first major step since being sworn in to the position earlier this year. AG Jennings has unveiled internal reform measures for criminal prosecution that her office says will divert low level offenders and shift focus toward more violent crime. The Department of Justice says the guidelines laid…
Read MoreEarly Morning Fire Heavily Damages Bishopville Home
Bishopville firefighters were called to a fire on Salt Point Rd in Bayview Estates in Bishopville, Maryland around 3:30 this morning. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy fire coming from a large home. Multiple crews from Maryland and Delaware helped to battle the blaze or provided cover. All Delaware fire companies have cleared from…
Read More“Insurance Matters” Newsletter for Delawareans from State Insurance Commissioner
Gift-giving is a part of the Valentine’s Day holiday. It’s also when some people pop the question with an engagement ring! Insurance is an important factor to consider when buying valuable gifts like jewelry and vehicles. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) offers these considerations for insuring expensive gifts. State Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro…
Read MoreForeign Trade Zone, Milford Shipyard, Ordinance Amendments before Sussex County Council Tuesday
Two Injured in Crisfield Area Crash
Two people were injured in a single vehicle crash near Crisfield around 1 Sunday morning. Maryland State Police were called to the area of Old State and Mariners Roads where they found a van on its roof with two people trapped inside. Police learned the van veered off the roadway, struck a tree and rolled…
Read MoreMaryland Senator Supports Buying in to Medicare at 50
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, a Democrat of Maryland has signed on as a co-sponsor of legislation that would allow people to buy into Medicare at age 50. Senator Cardin says the legislation would help millions of Americans who are approaching retirement or are being forced to retire early and are facing increasing health care needs…
Read MoreNew Troopers and Municipal Police Classes Graduate
The Delaware State Police celebrated its 92nd graduating class and 87th Municipal Recruit Class on Thursday. Twenty-eight troopers and 23 law enforcement officers successfully completed Law Enforcement training. The police officers represent multiple agencies – including Dover Police, the DNREC Police Division of Fish & Wildlife and the Division of Parks & Recreation, DRBA, Dewey…
Read MoreEarly Morning for Seaford Firefighters on North Market Street
Firefighters from Seaford were called for a structure fire just after 1 this morning on North Market Street. Crews from Blades, Bridgeville and Laurel were called to assist or cover – and were on the scene for about 2 hours. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.
Read MoreSprinkler System Limits Fire Damage in Kings Grant near Fenwick
Delaware Fire Marshal investigators say a fire in the Kings Grant community near Fenwick Island just after 7 Friday morning caused little damage thanks to a functioning sprinkler system. Fire crews from Bethany Beach found fire in a heater room area in the unoccupied building. Officials say the fire began in the heater room after…
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioners Approve Greyhounds Reach the Beach at the Convention Center in October
Annual Maryland Deer Harvest Lower
Hunters in Maryland harvested 77,000 deer during the 2018-2019 season – which includes the archery, firearms and muzzleloader seasons. Maryland Natural Resources officials say that number is lower overall and the number of antlerless deer taken represents 60% of the overall harvest. On the Lower Shore counties, over 8400 deer were harvested – about 760…
Read MoreMaryland Governor Hogan Championing Clean Cars Act
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, a Republican, gave presentation at the State House in Annapolis on Thursday regarding the “Clean Cars Act”, legislation that highlights the importance of converting to more environmentally-sound technology. With his wife, First Lady Yumi Hogan alongside him, the Governor test drove several fuel-cell technology cars. He did so to highlight the…
Read MoreDelaware Awarding Millions to Cities and Towns for Revitalization
The State of Delaware will be awarding millions of dollars to help revitalize several areas in the state, including towns and cities in Kent and Sussex counties. The state will use 4.6 million dollars for projects that will revitalize downtown areas in Dover, Milford and Wilmington. The projects will be funded through rebates from the…
Read MoreSalisbury University Student Charged with Wiretapping Congressional Staffer
A Salisbury University student has been charged with wiretapping after Maryland prosecutors say he fed a live stream of a meeting inside the office of U.S. Representative Andy Harris, a Republican of Maryland’s first congressional district. Authorities say Jake Brudett, an advocate for the legalization of recreational marijuana, and a student at Salisbury University broadcast…
Read MoreOcean City Fire Chief Retiring
The town of Ocean City’s Fire Chief Chris Laramore will be retiring later this year after nearly twelve years with the department. Chief Laramore was hired for the position in 2008, when Ocean City combined it’s fire department. He became the first person to lead the department’s various divisions including the volunteer division and the…
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