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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…
A Delaware Fiscal Year operating budget for Fiscal Year 2023 is moving forward in the General Assembly.The State Senate has approved the spending plan, which totals $5.1-billion. Spending would grow by 6.8-percent, while revenues are expected to increase by 7.3-percent. “A healthy local economy that is producing good-paying jobs for more and more Delawareans combined…
The intersection of Route 1 and Route 16 is getting a major overhaul.Ground has been broken for construction of a grade separated interchange. The current signaled intersection will be replaced with a bridge that will carry State Route 1 traffic over Route 16. Also, new entrance and exit ramps will be built, and the intersection…
On the day before he would have turned 42, Wicomico County Corporal Glenn Hilliard has been laid to rest.Sheriff Mike Lewis announced at Hilliard’s funeral in Salisbury that Hilliard would receive the rank of corporal posthumously and be promoted from deputy first class, based upon his dedication to the job and his experience.Hilliard was shot…
Ocean City is making some quick changes to its Independence Day weekend activities after learning that two fireworks shows scheduled for Fourth of July will not go on as planned.Town officials said Tuesday that the contractor has told them that labor shortages have made it impossible to host the events as expected. Ocean City began…
A fire at an abandoned, two-story multi-family dwelling in Salisbury is under investigation. It is the second suspected arson at the property in the past year.The fire in the 600-block of East Church Street was controlled in about five minutes after someone who was passing by discovered the fire at the back exterior of the…
Delaware’s new 4th State House district has another candidate.Dr. Jeffrey Hilovsky is seeking the Republican nomination for the district, that moves south to Sussex County from Wilmington following the redistricting process. Hilovsky is a retired Air Force Active Duty and Reserve veteran and served during three wars. He also is co-founder of Sussex Eye Center,…
Jason Beach has been dedicated as a historic site at Trap Pond State Park.The area became a recreation destination for the Black community in the mid-1900s, and a beach was named after Dr. William Jason, the second and longest-serving president of Delaware State University. After the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Jason Beach was no longer…
Law enforcement officers, first-responders and members of the community are expected to turn out for the funeral of Wicomico County Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard this morning (Tuesday).A motorcade carrying his body is expected to depart from the Lewis N. Watson Funeral Home on West Road in Salisbury at about 8:15 a.m. The trip to…
National Peach Month recognizes the fuzzy stone fruit that provides us with a bounty of sweet goodness all summer long! Peaches are no stranger to Delaware – they were introduced to Delaware by the Spanish over 500 years ago and by the 1600s were so abundant, the University of Delaware says farmers fed them to…
Summer is the time for the best outdoor cooking, so it is no surprise July is National Grilling Month. What better way to celebrate summer break from school, summer vacations at the beach, in the mountains, or your own back yard! Food has been cooked over flame since the domestication of fire. However according to…
Repairs to a water main scheduled for Tuesday are expected to disrupt service to parts of the Town of Milton.According to Milton officials, water service will be turned off along Behringer Avenue and in the 200- and 300-blocks of Atlantic Avenue during the repairs, which are scheduled to start at 9:00 a.m.Other areas of Milton…
The Delmarva Chicken Association has presented seven students with more than $17,000 in scholarship money as they pursue college and graduate studies related to Delmarva chicken industry careers. “By supporting these students, DCA is investing in the next generation of leadership for our chicken community,” DCA Executive Director Holly Porter said. “We’re glad these young…
Update: Sussex GOP Files Ethics Complaint With House Democratic Leadership; Staff Responds
Story update: A member of the House Majority Caucus legal staff responded to what was characterized as an ethics complaint filed by the Sussex County Republican Committee. The response refers to House ethics rules which state that an ethics complaint may only be filed by a member of the House of Representatives. GOP Chair Marilyn…
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