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Watches for tropical storms and flash flooding were issued for much of the region Sunday as the storm known as Isaias was bearing down on Florida. The main threats of the storm were expected to be rain, wind and rip currents at the beaches. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency warned Delawareans to expect road closures,…
A Dover woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Smyrna over the weekend. Delaware State Police say the driver kept going after striking the victim Sunday at about 1:21 a.m. on Route 13 southbound just south of Brenford Road. The woman, for unknown reasons, was in the left southbound travel lane and…
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash in Milford early Sunday morning that left the driver dead. At about 6:30 a.m., a northbound car on South DuPont Boulevard left the roadway near Buccaneer Boulevard and crashed into a traffic light pole. Police said the driver, 19-year-old Malik Thompson of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, died at the scene.…
The Town of Milton has elevated a police Captain to the position of Chief of Police. Captain Derrick Harvey has 16 years of law enforcement experience in Milton. Town officials said in a statement that Harvey “continues to demonstrate leadership and dedication in serving the Milton community. Chief Harvey portrays unwavering professionalism, leadership and integrity.”…
The White Marlin Open in Ocean City, billed as the World’s Largest Billfish Tournament, is adding several days. The forecast of possible inclement weather offshore early next week leads organizers to extend the fishing tournament through Sunday August 9th. The White Marlin Open officially begins Monday. Harbour Island Marina will not be open for spectators…
Maryland has scheduled several large-scale COVID-19 Testing Events, including a drive-through testing program at the Ocean City Convention Center this weekend. Appointments for a test can be made through the Worcester County Health Department by calling 410-632-1100, then pressing 8. Additional testing clinics are also being planned for select weekends in August and September. A…
Maryland State Police are investigating a crash in Worcester County that claimed two lives. A preliminary investigation indicates that a pick-up truck heading westbound on Route 50 at Route 610 Wednesday night collided with a northbound vehicle whose driver failed to yield the right of way. The driver of that car, 79-year-old Brenda Gotinsky of…
A man is accused of chasing two people around with a knife. According to Delaware State Police, troopers were sent to a home in Harbeson and took a man into custody who was outside. An investigation, police say, determined that 59-year-old Edward Rossiter was arguing with a 25-year-old man when Rossiter obtained a knife and…
A longtime Maryland educator has been hired as the new Assistant Superintendent of the Indian River School District. Karen Blannard was approved by the Board of Education at its regular meeting this week. She has been assistant superintendent and executive director of school support with Baltimore County Schools since 2010. Blannard also has previous experience…
Students in Worcester County Public Schools will start the new academic with remote instruction September 8th, as the district hopes to progress in phases toward more in-person instruction. Superintendent of Schools Lou Taylor announced the decision Thursday, joined by members of the Board of Education, the Health Department, Worcester County Commissioners and educators. A model…
A traffic stop at a convenience store parking lot led to a man being arrested on drug charges. Delaware State Police said troopers became aware that a Harbeson man was driving with a suspended license. He was located in the driver’s seat of the vehicle, and police said he tossed suspected drugs out the passenger…
A welfare check on a driver at a Starbucks drive-through on Coastal Highway leads to a man’s arrest on weapons and drug charges. Delaware State Police say troopers were called to the establishment Wednesday. The vehicle appeared to have a flat tire and a bicycle hanging from the roof. The driver appeared to be driving…
Investigators don’t want a murder case to grow ‘cold.’ Stefon Hagans was found dead of gunshot wounds outside his Salisbury home on Dale Lane early last December 14th. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is hoping the public will come forward with any information, possible security footage or other clues that could help. Several people were…
Maryland will require that masks be worn in more public places. The state is discouraging travel to a number of states with high rates of new positive COVID-19 test results. Also, initial results of contact tracing have been released. And, Maryland is putting plans to further reopen the economy on hold. Contact tracing results were…
How much of a hit has the beach business community taken due to the pandemic, restrictions and travel advisories? The cost has reached tens of millions of dollars, according to a Rehoboth Beach – Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce survey. The Chamber Wednesday shared a letter it sent to Governor John Carney. In it, the…
A motorcycle event that typically draws bikers from a multitude of states to Ocean City each September will not be happening this year. Organizers and town officials, in consultation with the Worcester County Health Department, said Wednesday that all activities associated with BikeFest and Bike Week are postponed until 2021. Performances and additional information will…
A preliminary investigation indicates that a bolt of lightning may have caused a mobile home fire in Wicomico County, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire on Meadow Bridge Road in Fruitland was reported Tuesday night at about 8:33 p.m. About 25 members of the Fruitland Volunteer Fire Company had the fire…
Delaware Electric Cooperative has set Beat The Peak hours for Wednesday between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Members are asked to conserve electricity during a time of expected high demand. Possible steps include turning the thermostat up a few degrees, delaying the use of large appliances and turning off unnecessary lights.
Milford Police are investigating the death of a 70-year-old man who was shot in the chest. Police said Wednesday that the victim is identified as David W. Parcher of Milford. The shooting was reported Tuesday at about 3:40 a.m. at a home on Pennsylvania Avenue. The victim was found at that location. Members of the…
A Rehoboth Beach man is charged with going after a hotel employee with a knife. Delaware State Police say the suspect apparently was in distress when he made threatening statements toward a 26- year–old man who works at the Holiday Inn Express on Kates Lane. During the confrontation in the obby, police say 26-year-old Christopher…
Wicomico County public school students will start the academic year with virtual instruction. The board of education approved the plan suggested by Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin. “Ever since March 13 th , we have looked forward to the day when we could safely resume face-to-face instruction in our classrooms,” Dr. Hanlin said. “Throughout this summer…
A group of State Auditors, including Delaware’s Kathy McGuiness, are developing a national COVID-19 Data Quality Audit Template. It serves as a framework for states to follow as they go about monitoring their coronavirus-related data. States are hoping the result is more accurate data collection and interpretation as state auditors and fiscal watchdogs carry out…
During the pandemic, another public health issue is still impacting lives and in some cases taking live – the overdose crisis. Doses of the overdose-reversal medication Naloxone were distributed at carside Monday in Seaford at a distribution and training event. It was hosted by Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro, Aquila Behavioral Health of Delaware and the…
The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation wants its customers to use less of its product for a few hours today. DEMEC has again issued a Power Savers Alert for 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The alert follows: POWER SAVERS ALERT: Due to expected high temperatures and high energy demand, we are asking municipal electric customers to…
If you’re in search of a job, Pocomoke City is the place to be Wednesday. Worcester County’s second open air job fair takes place from 10 until 1:00 at the Pocomoke Farmer’s Market downtown. Employers looking to fill openings want to talk with job-seekers. The job fair also highlights training and transportation resources available in…