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UPDATED-03/9/23–1 pm–The Delaware State Police have charged 53-year-old Robert Franks for the murder of his wife Cynthia Moss-Franks, which occurred in February. Franks had been awaiting extradition to Delaware from Pennsylvania. Today, state detectives from the Department of Justice Extradition Unit transported Franks from Philadelphia to Troop 2. Franks is charged with Murder First Degree and is now…
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The Sussex County Council has introduced an ordinance related to the Removal Procedures for members of appointed boards, commissions and advisory committees. This ordinance was in response to the discussion during the February 28th meeting on the Code of Conduct Rules and Ethics Training and two people, who at the time, had not signed the…
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House Bill 1, which would legalize a personal use quantity of 1 ounce or less of marijuana was voted today in the Delaware House. There was quite a lot of discussion with the bill’s sponsor, Edward Osienski, as well as some Q&A with the past president of the Medical Society of Delaware, Dr David Henderson,…
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Pat Emory has been named the new Director for DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife. Emory has served his entire career with DNREC – most recently as Director of the Division of Community Affairs. He steps into the seat held by former Director David Saveikis, who has retired after 40 years with DNREC and Director…
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Delaware State Fire Marshal has determined a fire that damaged a home on Cornwall Road at the Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club this morning was accidental. Rehoboth Beach firefighters were called just after 10am and found smoke and fire coming from a two story home. The residents were home at the time and able…
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A Laurel man has been arrested after a traffic stop in Laurel Monday night. Delaware State Police stopped the driver of a pickup truck for not wearing a seatbelt and noticed signs of impairment when the trooper contacted him. A DUI investigation was started and 58 year old Dale Wilson arrested. A search of his…
Read MoreDover Police are investigating a burglary at First State Vape on North DuPont Highway that occurred just after 2:30 this/Tuesday morning. Police found the front door to the business broken, but the suspects had already left, but the owner of the business reported that merchandise was taken from the store by suspects wearing dark clothing.…
Read MoreIf you travel the Bay Bridge – you’ll see a tall crane that will begin under-bridge utility work this month in preparation for the bridge deck replacement on the eastbound span this fall. This under-bridge work will be done during off-peak hours and will result in some off-peak lane closures, but traffic impacts are expected…
Read MoreA crash on the Route 13 bypass Monday morning around 7:30 injured three – including a Maryland State Trooper. MSP report the trooper was driving a departmental vehicle when he crashed into stopped traffic in the southbound lanes near St Lukes Road in Salisbury. Both lanes were shut down while a tow truck worked to…
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After last year’s Oceans Calling debut was blown away by a nor’easter – this year’s three day concert and festival is set for September 29th through October 1st. However on Tuesday March 14th Oceans Calling will announce this year’s line up – and the ticket pre-sale is begins at 10am Thursday, March 16th. The three…
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UPDATED – 03/06/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified the man who died in a collision that occurred in Magnolia on February 24 as 78 year old Edward Campbell of North East, Maryland. ================================================================= A crash Friday night just before 7:30 near Magnolia has left one person dead. Delaware State Police say a minivan…
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The Sussex County Council will meet on Tuesday, but the meeting will not begin until 12:30pm. County Attorney Everett Moore will discuss an ordinance related to the removal procedures for members of appointed boards, commissions and advisory committees. This comes after a suggestion from Councilman Doug Hudson during last week’s discussion on the Code of…
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A fire on Cedar Hall Road in Pocomoke City Sunday has been ruled accidental by the Worcester County Fire Marshal. Pocomoke firefighters were called around 7:45 Sunday morning and found smoke and fire coming from the second floor. A resident and dog were rescued from the home and one firefighter was injured while battling the…
Read MoreLast week’s 24 hour Do More 24 Delaware raised over $2.3-million for nearly 600 First State non-profits. The period from 6pm Thursday through 6pm Friday saw more than 15,000 donations made during the fund-raising marathon – which makes the non-profits eligible to earn a portion of $625,000 in matching gifts and cash prizes donated by…
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A New Church, VA man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after his conviction by a Wicomico County jury for attempted 2nd degree murder and other offenses. Five years of the sentence for 23 year old Everon Strand is without the possibility of parole. According to court records, Strand was identified by multiple…
Read MoreAfter months of speculation – former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has made a decision on the 2024 Presidential race. He will NOT be a candidate. Hogan announced his decision in a an op-ed this morning in the New York Times. Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement: “I truly appreciate all those around the…
Read MoreGreenwood firefighters were called for a residential fire just after 10 Friday night. When crews arrived at the Hickman Road they found a single story home with fire showing. Multiple fire companies assisted or provided back up and were on the scene for over 2 ½ hours. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.
Read MoreA young male harp seal was rescued by officials from the Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute in Lewes last week on the beach at North Shores in Rehoboth Beach. A passerby spotted the seal rolling on its back, which officials say could be caused by a lice infection, and contacted MERR. MERR found…
Read MoreSandy – St Andrews Episcopal Church, Hurlock MD holds a Bluegrass Festival the first Tuesday of every month from 7pm to 10pm Frank – 732-337-0344 – Penn fishing reel, Slammer #3 4500 – $170 – LL Bean Surf rod – $55 Bo – 302-684-4886 – Kodak Slide projector – make offer – Chanter for bagpipes…
Read MoreUPDATED – 03/04/23 – Two have been arrested for the murder of 20 year old Terrance Frisby of Georgetown at the Dunbarton Apartments in Georgetown on February 27th.Investigation into the shooting led Delaware State Police to 24 year old Jaron Curtis of Dagsboro, who was arrested Friday in Berlin with help from the Maryland State…
Read MoreVacationing in small towns can be a refreshing change of pace from traditional destinations according to Family Destinations Guide. Delaware had two towns place in their America’s Top 150 Small Towns for Families – with Clayton at #54, Bowers Beach at #118 and historic Odessa at #136. Other Delmarva locations making the list – in…
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