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Two women are in the hospital after being struck on Fisher Road, just south of Route 9. The women were walking southbound Sunday afternoon. The driver apparently did not see them and struck at least one of the women. It’s unclear if both pedestrians were hit, or if one was struck and thrown into the…
The start of the week brings a risk of rip currents at beaches in Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey. Swimmers are urged to stay near lifeguards on duty. A rip current can sweep away even the strongest of swimmers. The National Weather Service says the rip current risk is high today.
A Lewes woman is facing charges following a domestic incident involving her ex-boyfriend in Millsboro. Delaware State Police say the two had been out with their children on a day trip back on May 29th. The woman and the man got into an argument that became physical, and troopers say 33-year-old Nicole Pezold pulled out…
35 additional coronavirus cases and three more fatalities are being announced by the Delaware Division of Public Health. Of the most recent deaths, one of the patients lived in Kent County and two resided in New Castle County. They ranged in age from 68 to 104, and each had underlying health conditions. Two of them…
A Frankford man is facing numerous charges following a domestic incident in Seaford. State Police say troopers responded to a call last Wednesday. Their investigation determined that 26-year-old Alfred Wescott broke into a home where his ex-girlfriend and her two children were sleeping, as well as another family member. According to police, Wescott smacked the…
UPDATED – Sat, June 13 – 10:15am – Delaware State Police have released the name of the Lincoln man who was struck and killed on Route 113 in Milford early Friday morning. Police say just after 2am 41 year old Eric Dennis stepped out in front of a tractor trailer that was northbound on Route…
UPDATED – Saturday, June 13 – 9am – Arrest made in the vandalism of the Law Enforcement Memorial in Dover. Police arrested 42 year old Kyle Bullock, of Camden, after they found a cell phone at the scene. While police were there Bullock returned looking for his phone – saying he’d lost it during a…
UPDATED – Saturday, June 13 – Delaware State Police have released the name of the driver who died in this crash as 18 year old Ryan Drowsky of Glen Burnie =========================================== A two-vehicle wreck on Redden Road claims the life of one driver. Delaware State Police say an eastbound car crashed into an oncoming vehicle…
Polls are open Saturday for municipal elections in Millsboro and Milford. An at-large position on Millsboro Town Council is being contested. Incumbent Larry Gum is challenged by Denise Blake for the 3 year term. In District 2, Ron O’Neal and Michelle Truitt in District 3 were both unopposed. Voters may cast ballots from 1:00 p.m. until…
The pandemic brings a whole new set of concerns when it comes to hurricane preparation. The Maryland Emergency Management Agency says beyond the usual prep – such as having an evacuation route and plan and keeping water, food and critical supplies on hand – masks, hand sanitizer and other such supplies should also be part…
A 29-year-old man was found dead in a Dover home Wednesday night, where police believe he stabbed several people. Police were called to a home on Bradley Road and discovered a 66-year-old woman with knife wounds. While there, officers learned about another incident at a home on Kennedy Road in which an 11-year-old boy and…
The weather forecast has led Sussex Tech to postpone the outdoor graduation ceremony that was scheduled for today (Thursday). Commencement for this group of high school graduates will now take place Saturday. Families should arrive one hour early for each event: 9:00 a.m. for the 10:00 a.m. ceremony, and 11 a.m. for the noon ceremony…
A crash has shut down a portion of Redden Road in the Bridgeville area. Delaware State Police say the wreck occurred late this morning. EMS crews and police have responded. Redden Road was closed east of Cedars Corner Road. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
The Freeman Stage west of Fenwick Island hopes to start its season in early July with a focus on local and regional performers as well as children’s programming. The venue had scheduled what it called its biggest line-up ever for the summer of 2020. However, the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to that. A “rolling…
Rehoboth Beach makes plans to reopen city hall, but by appointment only. Appointments can be made by phone at 302-227-4641 or online at the city’s website, www.cityofrehobhth.com Starting Monday June 15th, staff will be available to handle scheduled appointments. Staff and visitors are required to wear masks while visiting Rehoboth City Hall. Capacity also will…
Salisbury’s Red, White and Boom fizzles out in 2020. The annual 4th of July spectacular is canceled for this year because of uncertainty about coronavirus, health and crowd size guidelines. Organizers of Red, White and Boom plan to be back with a bang in 2021.
Ocean City Police are searching for suspects who were involved in brawls that broke out on the boardwalk. One attack that was captured on video and widely shared on social media occurred in the area of 4th Street and the boardwalk Wednesday at 12:46 a.m. Police say a call came to 9-1-1 after three minutes…
Members of the Delaware Legislative Black Caucus Wednesday unveiled a package of legislation that addresses police procedures and systemic injustices the sponsors say have impacted people of color. Lawmakers were joined by Governor John Carney, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, Attorney General Kathy Jennings and others as they discussed the initiative on the steps of Legislative…
Visitors to Maryland restaurants will be able to eat out and dine in starting this Friday under a revision to the state’s COVID-19 restrictions announced Wednesday by Governor Larry Hogan. Restaurants will be able to accommodate up to 50 percent of their capacity. Amusements such as rides and miniature golf – so important to the…
Delaware State Police and Dover Police have released additional details about what led to nearly two dozen people being taken into custody Tuesday, including a local photojournalist. According to Delaware State Police, a group of about 40 people were protesting in Dover, then made their way onto Route 13 near Wawa on East Street. Members…
A Milton man is facing burglary charges and related offenses after being found inside a home on West Meadowview Drive. Delaware State Police say troopers were dispatched to the home Tuesday to carry out a requested property check. The homeowner, who lives primarily out of state, suspected something was amiss when he received a higher-than-usual…
A sweltering forecast has led Delaware Electric Cooperative and Choptank Electric Cooperative to issue a Beat the Peak Alert. Between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. today (Wednesday), The Co-ops are asking members to conserve electricity usage. During periods of high demand, electricity becomes more expensive to purchase. Possible steps members could take include postponing the…
One person is dead following a head-on wreck on Route 1 near Dover Air Force Base. Delaware State Police say a driver was traveling northbound in the southbound lane and struck another vehicle head-on. The driver of the northbound vehicle, a 35-year-old Perryville, Maryland woman, died at the scene. The other driver, a woman from…
A Great White Shark does not seem to be camera-shy. Reportedly, a group that was fishing and people on another boat captured video of a Great White Shark off Ocean City this week. The shark at one point breached the water FishinOC.com said one up close and personal video came from Steven White, Captain Mark…