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Maryland Natural Resource officials are launching two pilot programs in an effort to curb the spread of blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Applications are now open for the Blue Catfish For-Hire/Commercial and Mid- and Lower-Bay Finfish Trotline Pilot Programs. Commercial watermen and charter boat captains can apply to participate. Blue catfish…
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting in the Bridgeville area Thursday afternoon just before 4 on Coverdale Road. Police found a 41 year old man suffering from a gunshot would – he was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries. Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective Wideman at…
Firefighters were on the scene of a residential fire in the Stonewater Creek development off Indian Mission Road near Long Neck. Indian River firefighters were called just after 11:30 Friday morning for a fire on Shoreline Drive. Crews arriving on the scene found fire on the second floor and attic of the home which spread…
A residential fire Thursday night southwest of Seaford that injured two is under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Firefighters from Blades and Seaford were called just after 7:30pm for a fire on Grist Lane. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy fire on the first floor of the home. With help from neighbors,…
Maryland Natural Resources officials say dredging operations in Ocean City will begin on or around February 25th. The US Army Corps of Engineers will focus on the shoaling near buoy 13 and the intersection of the inlet and Isle of Wight channels to maintain access for larger vessels.
UPDATED – 02/12/25 10am – At NOON today, February 12, 2025, the Town of Georgetown will lift all parking restrictions along designated snow emergency routes. Residents and visitors are urged to use caution, as there may still be some slippery road conditions due to the extreme cold temperatures. Residents with questions about snow emergency routes can…
Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Snow falling at 94th Street in Ocean City. Click for full view
The Sussex County Council held a joint meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission at the Sussex County EOC Tuesday morning to discuss affordable and workforce housing and the costs of housing construction. The discussion included presentations by Caitlin Del Collo, who staffs the DSHA Affordable Housing Task Force as part of her work as…
In response to the severe weather conditions expected over the next 12 hours, Wicomico County Executive, Julie Giordano, has declared a State of Emergency effective immediately. The State of Emergency will remain in effect until 6:00 PM tomorrow, February 12, 2025. The inclement weather, including heavy snow and freezing temperatures, is expected to create hazardous…
Due to the ongoing winter storm, all City of Salisbury offices and the Salisbury Zoo will be closed during normal business hours on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Â Essential personnel, including emergency services and snow removal crews, will continue operations to ensure public safety and road clearance. The state of emergency remains in effect until…
A 23 year old Pittsville man has been sentenced for sexual abuse of a minor. The Wicomico County States Attorney’s office says Cypress Taylor pleaded guilty last November to multiple offenses and was sentenced on January 31st by Judge S. James Sarbanes, Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. Taylor was sentenced to…
An investigation by the Dover Police Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit into the distribution of heroin led to an arrest Monday in Dover. Police arrested 31 year old Terrance Cook just before 12:30pm at a residence on Linden Court in Dover. A bag that contained over 12,700 bags of heroin was also recovered by…
Delaware Department of Agriculture officials say tests of a backyard chicken flock in Sussex County has returned presumptive positive for H5 avian influenza. Additional samples have been sent to the US Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory for further confirmation. The affected premises has been quarantined and birds on the property have been depopulated…
Snow has been falling for several hours at the Easton Airport. As of 4pm Tuesday afternoon the Easton Airport is closed because of weather conditions. Please note the following updates as of February 11, 2025, at 1600L: Airport Status: Easton Airport is closed due to current weather conditions. The airport is expected to remain closed until at…
Video message on today’s incident from Worcester County School Superintendent Lou Taylor and Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli UPDATED – 2:15pm -**Ocean City Elementary School Safety Update- 12:22 PM** Below is a coordinated message from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and the Worcester County Public Schools: At this time, the LOCKDOWN at Ocean City…
Due to the incoming winter storm; Please check Dartfirststate.com frequently for updates on delays/detours. New Castle County: All service plans to operate as scheduled with possible delays and detours, with the exception of Route 301 and Route 302 which will not operate evening trips (see below for specific trip times). Paratransit is scheduled to operate normal service, providing…
Ocean City is under a Winter Storm Warning starting today, Tuesday, February 11, 2025, until mid-morning on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, VA, significant snow accumulation and a wintry mix are anticipated. Snow is expected to move into the region early today and then transition to rain overnight. The…
Lewes Police have arrested a Felton man for a crime against a vulnerable adult and theft. Police were notified on January 17th of a possible theft from a 76 year old infirm resident at the Excel Senior Housing Development and learned that the resident was months behind in payments and her bank account was nearly…
The Salisbury Police Department, Chief David Meienschein, has declared a state of emergency for February 11, 2025, effective from 1 p.m. to February 12, 2025, at 5 p.m., in preparation for the expected snowfall. City services will continue normal operations as officials monitor the storm in the early hours of Tuesday. Trash collection and recycling…
Margaret May – Lewes -Winter “Snow Moon” before the storm. Click for full view
Lewes Police were called to Irish Eyes Restaurant for a disorderly and intoxicated patron on February 1st just before 4pm. The patron was gone when police arrived, but was seen driving a black pickup truck. Police searched the area and spotted the truck westbound on Savannah Road and conducted a traffic stop. Police contacted the…
Police in Maryland continue to investigate the whereabouts of Robert John “Link” Bornos of Trappe who was last seen on April 20, 1993. Bornos would be 59 years old today – and is 5′ 8” tall, 165 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He has a tattoo on his left arm of a heart…
Another winter storm will affect much of Maryland beginning Tuesday afternoon – and moving out of the state on Wednesday. State Highway Administration officials say crews are pre-treating roads with brine to help keep the snow and ice from adhering to the pavement. Officials encourage drivers to limit unnecessary travel during the storm to allow…
City crews in Rehoboth Beach are working to pre-treat streets and sidewalks ahead of the snow expected Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday. City officials as residents to keep the following in mind: Avoid parking vehicles on streets tomorrow and Wednesday if possible to allow city crews to clear roads more effectively. If a snow emergency is…
Julianne Murray has announced that she is running for re-election for the Delaware GOP Chair. When she announced her bid in 2023 Murray says she had three goals – raise the visibility of the Delaware GOP, unify the party and increase the turnout of Republican voters. Over the past two years those goals have been…