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Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags in Memory of State Representative Donna Stone

By Joe Ciccanti / March 15, 2023
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Following the passing of Former 32nd District State Representative Donna Stone this month, Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until…

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Delmarva Chicken Festival to Return for 100-Year Anniversary

By Joe Ciccanti / March 13, 2023
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The Delmarva Chicken Festival is coming back–just for this year to celebrate 100 years of chicken. The festival will take place Saturday, October 7th at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in…

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Completion of White Creek Priority Dredging Project Delayed Until Fall, 2023

By Joe Ciccanti / March 9, 2023
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Due to contractor delay, the White Creek priority dredging project in Sussex County will not be completed this season. The project was initially scheduled for completion March 31 to comply…

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Residential Structure Fire in Ocean Pines Ruled Accidental

By Joe Ciccanti / March 9, 2023
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Maryland Retains AAA Bond Rating

By Joe Ciccanti / March 9, 2023
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Maryland State Treasurer Dereck E. Davis announced today that the three major bond rating agencies have reaffirmed the state’s AAA bond rating and noted a “stable outlook.” Treasurer Davis will…

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60-Year-Old Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of Minor and Assaults

By Joe Ciccanti / March 9, 2023
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An Associate Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico has sentenced 60-year-old Reginald Wallace to 35 years in prison for sexually abusing a minor and assaulting two others. Wallace pleaded…

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Delaware Public Service Commission Approves Decrease in Delmarva Power’s Natural Gas Costs

By Joe Ciccanti / March 9, 2023
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Heating costs often account for the biggest portion of your utility bill, but some modest help is on the way thanks to the Delaware Public Service Commission’s approval of a…

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Overnight Fire in Preston, MD Under Investigation

By Joe Ciccanti / March 9, 2023
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The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating an overnight fire in Preston in Caroline County, Maryland. Fire officials report no deaths or injuries to humans from the blaze, but…

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Legislation Filed in Delaware Would Require Medicaid to Cover Doulas Services

By Joe Ciccanti / March 8, 2023
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With the aim of reducing pregnancy-related complications and health disparities, particularly in Black women, lawmakers in Delaware have filed a bill that would require Medicaid to cover doula services provided…

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Increased Police Patrols to be Conducted in Ocean City, MD Due to St. Patrick’s Day Festivities

By Joe Ciccanti / March 8, 2023
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Elevated Risk of Fire Spread in Delaware and Maryland Eastern Shore

By Joe Ciccanti / March 8, 2023
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The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey is issuing a warning about an elevated risk for fire spread this afternoon across much of Delaware and the eastern shore…

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Eighteen Students from Wicomico Public Schools Named Finalists in 2023 Young Authors’ Contest

By Joe Ciccanti / March 8, 2023
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After receiving hundreds of submissions from talented writers, the Eastern Shore Literacy Association (ESLA) has announced the finalists in the 2023 Young Authors’ Contest, including 18 students from Wicomico County…

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Fire at Home in Salisbury Under Investigation

By Joe Ciccanti / March 8, 2023
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The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of a fire that occurred on Hammond Street in Salisbury yesterday afternoon. So far, they know that the blaze started…

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Man Sentenced in Connection with Firearm and Drug Trafficking Crimes Faces 25 Years of Incarceration

By Joe Ciccanti / March 8, 2023
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Following a two-day trial, a Circuit Court Associate Judge sentenced 31-year-old Kyle Carey to 25 years in prison. Carey’s conviction includes Possession of a Firearm in Relation to a Drug…

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Maryland Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Combat Violent Crime Crisis

By Joe Ciccanti / March 8, 2023
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The Joint Republican Caucus in Maryland held a news conference earlier this month to highlight legislation which would help combat Maryland’s violent crime crisis. Maryland Delegate Wayne Hartman (of District…

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DSP Investigating Hoax Calls Regarding Threat of School Shooter

By Joe Ciccanti / March 2, 2023
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The Delaware State Police is investigating threats to multiple schools. Numerous phone calls regarding the threat of an active shooter at various schools throughout the State of Delaware were made…

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UPDATE: Lockdown Lifted: Earlier Threats to Schools Called into Lewes Police Department–Not Credible

By Joe Ciccanti / March 2, 2023
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Changes to SNAP Benefits; Another Way to Receive Assistance

By Joe Ciccanti / March 2, 2023
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Given the changes that have gone into effect with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which provided emergency money for food during the COVID-19 pandemic, some may wonder what…

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DelDOT Traffic Alerts: Road Closures This Month

By Joe Ciccanti / March 2, 2023
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DelDOT Traffic Alert: Road Closure Later This Month in South Bethany Beach Eastbound Jefferson Bridge Road between Route 1 and Pennsylvania Avenue in South Bethany Beach will be closed starting…

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Delaware State Police Investigating Theft from Midway Speedway Park

By Joe Ciccanti / March 2, 2023
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Detectives need your help with identifying these two individuals pictured below. Delaware State Police say a Bullet Go Kart was stolen from the Midway Speedway Park in Rehoboth Beach on…

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Service Academy Information Night March 3rd in Dover

By Joe Ciccanti / March 2, 2023
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Middle and high school students interested in learning more about attending U.S. Service Academies will have a chance to attend “Service Academy Information Night” tomorrow night at Delaware Technical Community…

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Salisbury Man Sentenced For Illegal Possession of Firearm, Drug-Related Charge

By Joe Ciccanti / March 2, 2023
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Administrative Judge for the Circuit Court for Wicomico County has sentenced a 23-year-old Salisbury man to 30 years in prison with all but 12 years being suspended–of which five years…

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Overnight Fire in Fruitland Ruled Accidental

By Joe Ciccanti / March 2, 2023
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An electrical failure in the area of the water heater/furnace sparked a fire at around 1 a.m. on East Main Street in Fruitland in Wicomico County. It didn’t take long…

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Traffic Alert: Pedestrian Crossing Signal to be Installed Near Bethany Beach

By Joe Ciccanti / March 1, 2023
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Lane closures will go into effect at the intersection of Route 1 and Bayberry Road in the Bethany Beach area starting on Monday, March 6th through mid-April (weather permitting). Work…

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Senators Coons, Lankford Reintroduce Charitable Act

By Joe Ciccanti / March 1, 2023
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Senators Chris Coons of Delaware and James Lankford of Oklahoma have reintroduced the Charitable Act. The bill will expand and extend the expired non-itemized deduction for charitable giving that would…

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