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Two Maryland Republicans are calling for short- and longer-term solutions to ease the pain of high gas prices and fuel taxes for Marylanders.Maryland’s gas tax is set to rise by about seven cents after July 1st under a state formula. Legislative leaders, who are Democrats, have refused calls to schedule a special session.Congressman Andy Harris,…
Sussex County Council gets its meeting underway at 10:30 this morning (Tuesday) in Georgetown, to accommodate a groundbreaking event for the new Family Court facility.County Finance Director Gina Jennings is expected to lead discussion on American Rescue Plan Act grant awards. Planning and Zoning Director Jamie Whitehouse is expected to provide an update on the…
A new venture with a familiar name is coming to the old Nicola location on North 1st Street in Rehoboth Beach, reports The Rehoboth Foodie. “Downtown Blues” will offer the same BBQ concept that is available at Bethany Blues in Bethany Beach and Lewes. The restaurant group behind Bethany Blues and The Starboard plans to…
Ocean City Police have made four arrests in connection with a strong-arm robbery early Saturday morning in the area of 20th Street and Philadelphia Avenue. According to police, a 25-year-old Baltimore man informed officers that he had been assaulted by three males who stole some of his property. The victim was taken to a local…
An investigation into two people who were allegedly living at a home without the property owner’s permission has led to charges against a woman and a man.Delaware State Police said Monday that the adults were found along with three juveniles at the home in the Lewes area. According to police, troopers saw narcotics, drug paraphernalia…
A Kent County man is charged with pointing a gun at a woman.Felton Police said Sunday that officers found a man in possession of a firearm when they responded to a reported domestic dispute over the weekend. The victim was able to flee the residence and visited the Felton Police Department to wait for officers.Police…
Two people are facing charges following a report of suspicious individuals around a vehicle in Dewey Beach.According to Dewey Beach Police, officers arrived on the scene on Read Avenue Saturday night, and a handgun was spotted in the door pocket of the vehicle with a loaded magazine next to it. The smell of marijuana led…
Delaware State Police and the Department of Correction are investigating the death of an inmate at Sussex Correctional Institution Saturday.State police said Sunday that the victim’s body has been turned over to the Division of Forensic Science for an autopsy that would determine the cause and manner of death. *Delaware State Police Monday identified the…
The ballot is set for the August election in Fenwick Island. Five candidates will be competing for three open seats on town council.Two incumbents are running: Richard Benn and William Rymer. Vicki Carmean, currently Mayor of Fenwick Island, did not file for re-election.Also running for a two-year term are Edward Bishop, Eric Espinosa and Kimberly…
A Delaware state trooper was assaulted this weekend during an attempted arrest in the Lewes area.According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to a report of suspicious activity on Pinetown Road, and saw what appeared to be illegal narcotics sales. Police said a male, later identified as 18-year-old Jaliel Perry of Lincoln, began to run…
Milford Police have identified the victim of a recent fatal shooting as 34-year-old Aaron Jackson of Bridgeville.Friday June 17th just after 10 p.m., police responded to a shooting in Brightway Commons in the 100-block of Bright Way. A shooting victim, later identified as Jackson, was found behind a residence and was later pronounced dead.Investigators believe…
A truck accident on Camp Arrowhead Road resulted in the driver being taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.According to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, its members responded to the scene Friday afternoon and discovered the box truck lying on its side.Delaware State Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
Governor John Carney Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order for another 30 days. The action allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. Delaware law requires that Public Health Emergency declarations be renewed every 30 days. “It’s important people stay one step ahead of COVID-19,” Carney said. “Keep doing…
A raccoon that attacked two people early Wednesday in the area around 141st Street in Ocean City has tested positive for rabies, according to the Worcester County Health Department. Health officials are warning that any person, pet or other animal who may have had contact with this raccoon could be at risk for rabies exposure,…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings expressed disappointment Friday in the US Supreme Court ruling in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: Jennings said the following in a statement: “Just one day after dramatically curtailing states’ rights to regulate guns, the Supreme Court has upended a half-century of legal precedent by permitting states…
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh has issued a statement following the release of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: “Today’s decision strips away the fundamental right of women to control their own bodies. Including in its sweep even survivors of abuse, rape, and incest, it robs…
Days after several gun – related bills were sent to Delaware Governor John Carney for action, gun rights supporters are celebrating a 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a New York case saying that requirements for obtaining a concealed handgun were unconstitutionally restrictive. Bills that were given final legislative approval last week would define and…
An investigation into an incident involving gunshots in the Lincoln area has led to the arrest of one suspect.According to Delaware State Police, troopers investigated a report of shots fired Wednesday afternoon in the 10,000-block of Greentop Road. An investigation has determined that two people in a vehicle opened fire on a residence, where no…
The 25th annual Running of the Bull Festival in Dewey Beach brings the fun this Saturday, June 25th. It also bring traffic considerations. According to DelDOT, motorists on Route 1 should expect delays in both directions. The festival will begin at The Starboard, 2009 Coastal Highway. DelDOT said traffic will be stopped briefly Saturday at…
Ocean City Police continue their investigation into a triple-stabbing in the area of Wicomico Street and the boardwalk.Monday at 11:58 p.m., officers encountered a fight in progress and located three stab victims. An 18-year-old male of Wye Mills was flown to Shock Trauma and has since been released. A 21-year-old Wye Mills man was flown…
A mobile home went up in flames in Angola Beach Estates Wednesday night.Members of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company responded to the blaze on Talbot Drive Wednesday at about 9:40 p.m. The resident of the home was safely outside.One firefighter suffered a minor medical emergency and was transported to a local hospital. The fire…
There are new calls for a gas tax holiday in Maryland. State Comptroller Peter Franchot, who is a Democratic candidate for Governor this year, has asked presiding officers of the U.S. Congress and Maryland General Assembly to enact federal and state gas tax holidays. President Biden supports a three-month gas tax holiday. A 30-day Maryland…
Legislation to allow Delawareans to register at the polls to vote on election days is on its way to Governor John Carney.The Delaware State Senate voted 14-7 Wednesday in favor of House Substitute 1 for House Bill 25 that does away with the previous deadline to register to vote – the fourth Saturday before the…
Ocean City Police have identified the man who died of injuries suffered when he was struck by a vehicle this week.Police said Wednesday that 22-year-old Noah Day of Elkton, Maryland was on foot but not in a marked crosswalk Monday at about 9:40 p.m. when he was hit by a northbound car in the area…