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(story update) A keepsake thought to be lost forever in Rehoboth Beach is on its way back to its owner – a Dover man.The pendant is a photo of his late mother.A Brooklyn man who was walking on the beach Sunday discovered the pendant, without its chain, in the sand near Delaware Avenue. The man’s…
A portion of the Lewes-to-Georgetown Trail is scheduled to be closed Wednesday night into early Thursday.According to DelDOT, herbicide for vegetation control will be applied, if the weather cooperates. The trail is expected to be closed from Cool spring Road to Savannah Road between Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday at 5:00 a.m.According to DelDOT,…
A man and a woman have been arrested by Ocean View Police on charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.Police said Monday that the arrests resulted from a joint investigation with the DEA Dover Task Force in response to increased usage of meth in Ocean View and the surrounding area.A home in the…
A Dover man has been arrested in connection with the July 10th arson that occurred at the Target store on John Hunn Brown Road. Dover Police said Monday that collection and examination of in-store surveillance footage and physical evidence from the store helped lead to the arrest of 26-year-old Desmond Smith. According to Police, Smith…
Six candidates are competing for three vacancies on the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors, which is essentially the community’s governing body. Eligible voters should have received election materials by mail. Ballots may be cast either online or on paper. Residents are reminded to vote for no more than three candidates. Paper ballots may be…
The Maryland Primary, delayed due to court action over redistricting, finally arrives Tuesday July 19th. Numerous contests on the state, regional and local levels will be settled. Polls will be open between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Anyone with questions about polling places may contact their local elections office.Marylanders who wish to vote by mail…
(update) A girl who went missing Sunday while swimming off Deep Point, Maryland Sunday has died, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Officers say the body was discovered Monday close to the location where she was last seen. (original story) The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a ten-year-old girl who went missing…
Mike Bradley, host of the Talk of Delmarva hosted a debate for Worcester County Commissioners District 3 Race. The debate featured Eric Fiori vs. Shawn Kotwica.
Mike Bradley, host of the Talk of Delmarva hosted a debate for the Maryland House of Delegates District 37B. The debate featured Nicole Acle vs. Ron James.
Members of the Delaware State House Democratic Caucus are encouraging Governor John Carney to exercise his constitutional obligation to remove State Auditor Kathy McGuiness from office, once the verdict is entered by Superior Court.McGuiness was found guilty of three misdemeanor charges July 1st. She was acquitted of two felony chargesHouse Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach…
UPDATED 7/15/22 – 11:30am – Delaware State Fire Marshal investigators say a townhouse fire on Wednesday on Catalina Circle in Rehoboth Beach was accidental. Rehoboth Beach firefighters were called just before 8pm and found smoke and flames coming from the townhouse, which was not occupied at the time. Investigators say the cause of the fire…
A Milton man is charged with felony theft following an investigation at his place of employment: Lewes Harbour Marina.According to Lewes Police, an investigation determined that 51-year-old Thomas Serbin, who was employed as the store manager for two years, committed thefts dozens of times at the store.Police said a search warrant at Serbin’s residence this…
An investigation into the discovery of a man’s body in Dover earlier this month has led to an arrest.According to Dover Police, investigators learned that the death of 30-year-old Jorge Valladares may have been related to a motor vehicle accident.On June 22nd, police investigated a single-vehicle crash on East Water Street, in which a vehicle…
Two wild horses at Assateague Island fled toward the mainland this week, after apparently being spooked by visitors who stopped in their vehicles.According to management of Assateague Island National Seashore, the horses given the names “Happy Camper” and “Starlight” traveled to the mainland over the Route 611 Verrazano Bridge Wednesday afternoon. National Park and State…
A Seaford man faces five counts each of robbery and weapons-related offenses following a police investigation into several robberies.Between last October 1st and December 20th, Seaford Police responded to four armed robberies at Valero Shore Stop on West Stein Highway and one armed robbery at Dunkin’ Donuts on Bridgeville Highway.Police said in each of the…
Today (Thursday) is the final day for early voting for the Maryland primary.Early voting centers will be open until 8:00 p.m. Marylanders may register to vote and vote early at any center in the county in which he or she resides.Mail-in voting is underway for the primary next Tuesday, July 19th.As for election day, what…
The Food Bank of Delaware will host monthly mobile food pantries next week, starting Monday in Sussex County.Food will be available starting at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road between Georgetown and Bridgeville.Proof of Delaware residency will be required. Guests are asked to clear space in their vehicle so volunteers…
Suspected military ordnance washed ashore at Assateague Island National Seashore Wednesday.Members of the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Bomb Squad and the Air Force 436th Civil Engineer Squadron responded to the beach Wednesday afternoon. Maryland State Park Rangers reported the ‘suspicious device.’It was determined that the ordnance had been in the…
Three people have been charged with attempted murder, reckless endangering and other crimes related to what Laurel Police call an ‘ambush assault’ of a juvenile two months ago.According to police, a grand jury this week indicted 19-year-old Damon Hardy, 19-year-old Antione Hudson and a 17-year-old juvenile.A male juvenile was shot the night of May 9th…
Three people have been arrested in connection with an attack on a man in Newark during which he was pistol-whipped by one suspect – who is also accused of firing the weapon.According to Maryland State Police, troopers from the Berlin Barrack responded to Hayes Landing Road Monday night in response to reported gunshots. The 26-year-old…
A donation that no one hopes will ever need to be used… The Worcester County Board of Education has accepted a donation from Hardwire LLC of emergency response shields. The shields are manufactured to withstand ammunition from several types of firearms.Each Worcester County Public School will receive an appropriate number of shields to be placed…
A Laurel man has been arrested for felony DUI and drug-related offenses after being found unconscious at the wheel of a running vehicle at a gas pump.According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to the Oasis Travel Plaza on Sussex Highway early Tuesday, and learned that the car had been idling for about 45 minutes.…