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A Salisbury man died early Wednesday morning at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Route 589 at Adkins Road in Worcester County, according to Maryland State Police. Troopers at the Berlin Barrack responded to the scene at about 3:20 a.m. A preliminary investigation indicates that the driver was going westbound and left the roadway,…
New funding in Maryland will help law enforcement agencies pay for more body cameras, advance training in de-escalation, and meet other critical expenses with the goal of building community relationships.Governor Larry Hogan said Tuesday that $7.5-million in new funding is now available under the Police Accountability, Community and Transparency Grant program as part of his…
Delaware House Republicans are stepping up their opposition to a measure they say would usurp parental oversight over sensitive matters regarding their children, such as abortion or gender identity.House Bill 400, sponsored by Democratic Representative Krista Griffith, D-Wilmington area would allow dependents to receive health care services without the knowledge of the policy-holder. Griffith has…
Marylanders are being warned to be on guard for online predators.State police said Tuesday that they have received numerous reports about minors being contacted on social media via messaging services. The chat sometimes results in a request for sexually illicit photos of the minor, and the perpetrator may send a phot as well. If an…
Legislation that would allow same day registration in Delaware has cleared the State House of Representatives.House Bill 25(s) would do away with the current deadline to register to vote, which is almost a month before elections (the fourth Saturday before Election Day).The voter would be required to show a valid and current government-issued photo or…
A move to override Governor John Carney’s veto of legislation that would have removed any penalties for adults in Delaware who possess one ounce or less of marijuana falls short in the House of Representatives.The vote was 20 in favor an override, 20 against, and one ‘not voting.’ A three-fifths majority, or 25, would have…
The U.S. Department of the Interior said this week that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will conduct an environmental review of U.S. Wind’s Maryland offshore wind power proposal.The area is about ten nautical miles off the coast of Ocean City and nine nautical miles off Sussex County.The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management during the…
The following is an opinion submitted by Delaware State House Minority Leader Danny Short, R-Seaford Following the tragic events at Robb Elementary in Texas, there has been a renewed emphasis on keeping our kids safe. Many lawmakers, on both the federal and state levels, have defaulted to their established agendas, proposing laws to restrict firearm ownership. …
A Mount Vernon, New York man and an Ocean City Police officer required hospital treatment for injuries suffered during an arrest resulting from a traffic stop early Monday.According to Ocean City Police, a driver was clocked going 70 miles-per-hour in a 35-mile-per-hour zone in the area of 28th Street and Philadelphia Avenue. Police said the…
New legislation in the Delaware General Assembly would make ‘safe and accessible reproductive healthcare services’ more widely available, according to its sponsors.The measure includes protections for providers and out-of-state residents who seek or receive reproductive health care services such as an abortion in The First State. Matters such as medical privacy, limitations on extradition to…
Two people required hospital treatment Monday night for minor injuries suffered during a fight involving adults at Seaford High School’s football stadium.According to Seaford Police, the altercation occurred Monday night during the Middle School Bridge Ceremony. Police responded and the incident was under control in about 20 minutes.Seaford Police said arrests are expected as a…
Snow Hill Police are investigating a shooting over the weekend.Arriving officers who investigated reports of gunshots on Cypress Lane early Saturday evening were not able to find a victim, but learned that someone had been driven to Atlantic General Hospital for treatment. That person was transferred to Tidal Health Peninsula Regional in Salisbury.The Worcester County…
The Delaware Republican Convention in Rehoboth Beach has resulted in the unanimous endorsements of four statewide candidates, as well as introduction of The Delaware Rescue Plan.Lee Murphy has again won the support of GOP delegates to take on Democratic Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester. Also endorsed are Julianne Murray for Attorney General, Greg Coverdale for State…
A 62-year-old man was seriously injured in a fire early Friday morning at an apartment in the 300-block of North Aurora Street in Easton. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, Easton Volunteer Fire Department members and members of surrounding companies responded to the fire at about 3:00 a.m. They had to force their…
Tick season is well underway across Delmarva. Ticks can show up and bite just about anywhere outdoors: wooded areas, your yard, even at the beach. According to Dr. Ashley Kennedy of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, the state’s tick biologist, tick population may be slightly down compared to 2021 bUt overall it has been…
A plot to do violence at Berlin Intermediate School was intercepted this week, and two students are facing charges.According to school officials and Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli, school resource deputies were told by school faculty members Wednesday about a specific threat made by a 13-year-old girl against a classmate. A preliminary investigation indicates that…
A familiar scam with a new twist is being reported in Talbot County.According to the Sheriff’s Office, people are getting calls about a loved one – usually a grandchild – facing criminal charges and in need of bail money. The recipient of the call is directed to obtain some cash and to give it to…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has made it official: she is seeking a second term.Jennings has filed for re-election, according to her campaign Thursday. She is a Democrat.Jennings said in her first term, she and the Justice Department held opioid manufacturers accountable, combatted violent crime, and pushed for new laws to make the system more…
With four weeks to go in this Delaware General Assembly session, Governor John Carney, D-Del. and Democratic leaders of the House and Senate Thursday said they would push for passage of several gun-related bills. Recent mass shootings at an elementary school in Texas and at a supermarket in Buffalo were highlighted by the supporters of…
President Biden will make another visit to his Rehoboth Beach home.The White House schedule indicates that Mr. Biden will travel to Rehoboth this evening (Thursday) and will remain there over the weekend. Friday is First Lady Dr. Jill Biden’s birthday.The FAA has issued a temporary flight restriction for the region through Sunday, June 5th.
Do you have a disaster kit? Do you know where to go in the event of an approaching hurricane or other emergency? The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center reminds us to take steps now to protect ourselves in the future. āFrom health emergencies to hurricanes, a disaster can come from any direction at any time,ā…
The Rehoboth Beach Park & Ride will be modernized in support of DART’s efforts to move to zero-emissions buses, thanks in part to a Federal Transit Administration Bus and Bus Facility Grant of $5.4-million. Senator Tom Carper, D-Del., DelDOT Secretary Nicole Majeski and Delaware Transit Corporation CEO John Sisson gathered Tuesday in Rehoboth Beach for…
Nine people face a combined 77 charges following an investigation into straw purchases of at least 12 firearms in six separate transactions in the Dover area According to Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings, who detailed the case Wednesday in Dover, investigators determined that co-defendants Nassir Williams, Jyheim Spencer, and John Lassiter – all of whom…
Update: Delaware State Police have identified the 60-year-old Seaford woman who died as a result of injuries in a crash in New Castle County early Wednesday morning.Tina Kratz died in a local hospital.The man who was driving the vehicle that crashed on Route 13 near I-295 was hospitalized with injuries that are not life-threatening.Delaware State…