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A Milton man arrested this past January for his part in the January 6, 2021, Capitol Breach was sentenced Friday. Jeffrey Schaefer accepted a plea deal – agreeing to plead guilty to a charge of parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol Building. The other three charges have been dismissed. He has been sentenced to…
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On Thursday Maryland US Senator Steny Hoyer announced that he would be stepping back and not run for an elected leadership position in the 118th Congress. Hoyer does plan to continue his service to Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District in Congress and to return to the Appropriations Committee as a member. Hoyer sent the following letter…
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Firefighters from Millville were called to a mobile home on East Lagoon Road in Dogwood Acres early Friday morning – just after 5 for a fire. Crews arriving at the scene found a single-wide trailer with an attached porch with fire showing from the rear. The fire was brought under control with help from Bethany…
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Dover Police are investigating a shooting at the Depot on Forest Avenue Thursday afternoon just after 4. Police were called to Bayhealth Kent Campus for a 23 year old Dover man with a gunshot wound to the hand that he suffered earlier in the day. The victim told police he was shot by a black…
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Delaware’s overall unemployment rate remained unchanged from September at 4.3% while the national average increased 2 tenths of a percent to 3.7%. Statewide the numbers have increased from September to October – including Sussex County – from 3.5% in September to 4% in October. There were 600 fewer Delawareans employed in October than in September,…
Read MoreMaryland’s Consumer Protection Division in the Attorney General’s office has reached a settlement with the Washington Commanders in reference to the team’s security deposit practices. Security deposits were collected from season ticket holders and those who purchased tickets for seats in luxury suites – those deposits were to be returned within 30 days after their…
Read MoreThursday saw small craft advisories up and no boats fished the ocean or bay. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle told us the same old story. Lots of small tog at the Inlet with the occasional keeper. The same sand fleas and green crab baits that have been effective for the past two months or more…
Read MoreWednesday saw small craft advisories up and no boats fished the ocean or bay. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle told us the same old story. Lots of small tog at the Inlet with the occasional keeper. The same sand fleas and green crab baits that have been effective for the past two months or more…
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WGMD’s Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day was taken by Marianne Dolente of Georgetown – it’s from last week’s Return Day celebration on the Circle in Georgetown. WGMD/The Talk of Delmarva has broadcast live during Return Day for many years. It’s always a special day – and a tradition not found anywhere else in the country. Click for full view
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Tuesday was more like the November fishing days we are used to. Boats that ran from Lewes and Indian River found tog and sea bass as you would expect at this time of year. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Katydid came in from ocean structure with a catch of sea bass and tog. The…
Read MoreDelaware has reached a settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that it contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to properly oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says the settlement will provide over $3-billion nationally and will require Walmart to make significant improvements in how its pharmacies…
Read MoreA 74 year old Ellendale area man heard a single gunshot Monday afternoon – just before 5pm and contacted police. Delaware State Police responded to a home on Reynolds Pond Road and found that the home had been struck by one round – the victim was not injured. Police continue to investigate and ask anyone…
Read MoreNotice from DNREC: Delaware’s adoption of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II Program DNREC’s Division of Air Quality will also host a virtual workshop on amending 7 DE Admin. Code 1140 to update the adoption of California’s Advanced Clean Car II low-emission vehicle and greenhouse gas standards and add requirements for zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for model year 2027 and…
Read MoreMonday was not exactly fit for fishing and no boats left Lewes or Indian River Marina. I do believe a few boats are planning to fish on Tuesday. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said tog are still available at Indian River Inlet on sand fleas and green crab. The usual, catch a lot to keep…
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Delaware Attorney General, Kathy Jennings and 39 other attorneys generals have reached a $391.5-million multi-state settlement with Google over its location tracking practices relating to Google Account settings. This is the largest multi-state Attorney General privacy settlement in the history of the U.S. Google uses the personal and behavioral data it collects to build detailed…
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Delaware State Police were called to Gum Road in the Frankford area Sunday night for a reported shooting. Police learned that a 10 year old was shot in the upper body – and taken to an area hospital where they were treated for serious injuries. Police were called around 10:15pm. They ask anyone with information…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Volunteer Firefighters were called for a fire at the Love Creek Park community Sunday afternoon around 2:30. Crews arriving at the scene found a mobile home fully involved in flames. Lewes and Indian River fire companies assisted. There were no injuries and the State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating.
Read MoreDover Police are investigating a burglary that occurred Saturday morning just after 1 at Armiger’s Auto Center on North DuPont Hwy. Police determined that a garage door window was broken by a black male suspect who entered the business and removed property. Anyone with information should contact Dover Police at 302-736-7130 or Crime Stoppers at…
Read MoreA 15 year old Dover boy has been arrested after a trespassing complaint early Saturday morning. Dover Police were called just before 2am for a suspect going through a vehicle on Worchester Drive. Police located the suspect in the area of Thames and Trafalgar Drives, but the boy ran when police tried to contact him…
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US Sen Coons Urges USDA to Extend Comment Period on New Rule with Major Impact to Poultry Industry
Delaware US Senator Chris Coons and Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker have sent a letter to the Secretary of the USDA urging a 180-day extension for farmers to comment on a proposed rule that would have a major impact on the poultry industry. The Senators are co-chairs of the Senate Chicken Caucus. This extension would allow…
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