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Cpl. Glenn Hilliard Legacy Scholarship
The Glenn Hilliard Legacy Scholarship has been established at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. The scholarship honors the life and legacy of Corporal Glenn Hilliard, a Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputy, who tragically passed in the line of duty on June 12, 2022. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who is…
Read MoreUPDATED: John Edward Cropper Convicted in 2021 Harbor Road Arson Fire in West OC
UPDATED – 09/15/22 – A Worcester County jury has found John Edward Cropper guilty of arson. The arson fire occurred on June 22, 2021 on Harbor Road in West Ocean City and destroyed a home, a boathouse and damaged three other home. Two firefighters were also hospitalized. Cropper lived on Stephen Decatur Highway at the…
Read MoreDELAWARE ELECTIONS – Who, What, Where & When
There are a lot of new things about voting in Delaware. Vote by Mail was new during the pandemic, early voting is new to the First State this year. The Delaware Primary Election is Tuesday, September 13. The Delaware General Election is Tuesday, November 8. The polls will be open from 7am to 8pm for…
Read MoreFire in Pocomoke Intentionally Set
Firefighters from Marion Volunteer Fire Department were called for a structure fire on Rehoboth Road near Pocomoke in Somerset County just after midnight this morning. The fire was discovered by a passerby and investigators say the fire began inside the structure and was intentional. Damage is estimated at $1000 – anyone with information should contact…
Read MoreUpdate: Attempted Murder at Georgetown Convenience Store Remains Under Investigation
A 38-year-old Georgetown man remains in a hospital in critical condition after being assaulted by an unknown male with a baseball bat at the Royal Farms store on DuPont Boulevard. According to Delaware State Police, Georgetown Police officers responded to the scene Wednesday night at about 9:43 p.m. The victim was attacked inside the convenience…
Read MoreMd. Man Arrested in Pa. for Rape of Girl in Dover
Dover Police have announced the arrest of a Maryland man in connection with the rape of a 14-year-old girl. Police said an investigation indicates that she was picked up from a residence outside of the city early last Saturday and was driven to a vacant business area, where she was physically assaulted and was prevented…
Read MoreTides Lash Delaware Beaches, Creating Safety Concerns
Beaches have taken a pounding with rough surf and high tides during the days after Labor Day. That includes Dewey Beach. The town is reporting some beach erosion, and ocean access was closed for all recreation due to hazardous surf conditions. The beach itself is open, but it was closed to the public Wednesday night…
Read MoreUpdate: 1 of 2 Recreational Water Quality Advisories Lifted in Rehoboth Beach
(Update, Thursday afternoon) A recreational water advisory for the beach at Rehoboth Avenue has been lifted. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, the latest water sample shows bacteria levels have fallen below the recreational quality limit once again. That advisory that was issued Wednesday was lifted Thursday afternoon. The advisory at the Virginia…
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth II Dies at 96
Queen Elizabeth II has died at Balmoral Castle, her summer home in Scotland, at the age of 96. She spent 70 years on the throne. Elizabeth’s doctors said earlier Thursday that they were “concerned for Her Majesty’s health” and that she was “resting comfortably” at Balmoral Castle under medical supervision. She died “peacefully” Thursday afternoon,…
Read MoreDel. Humane, Del. SPCA Merge to Form Humane Animal Partners
Two Delaware animal welfare organizations have united under a new name. Delaware SPCA and Delaware Humane Association will now operate as Humane Animal Partners. This includes the Delaware Humane Association location on Coastal Highway in the Rehoboth Beach area. The organizations have already partnered to some extent to rescue, shelter and prepare animals for adoption.…
Read MoreBallot Set for Berlin Town Election Oct. 4th
The ballot is set for the Berlin Town Election Tuesday, October 4th. The Board of Supervisors of Elections has certified the candidates. Steve Green is running in District 1. The candidates in District 4 are incumbent Dean Burrell Senior and Anthony Weeg. The at-large candidates are Adrian Bowen and incumbent Jay Knerr. Voters may also write…
Read More“Warrior Beach Week” Begins; All Invited to Friday Parade
Military veterans who are recovering from injuries sustained during service to their country, and their families, are spending a special week at the Delaware beaches. This is the first time in three years that Warrior Beach Week is taking place. Owners of beach homes and condos are donating the use of their properties for these…
Read MoreSussex County’s White Creek Next in Line for Dredging
An emergency dredge project at the Murderkill River in Kent County has been completed ahead of schedule. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, its Shoreline and Waterway Management Section will take on another navigability restoration project on White Creek in Sussex County. The White Creek project is being put out for bids. More…
Read MoreUpdate: 2 Vehicles in Proximity of Deadly Hit-and-Run Incident Located
Two vehicles of interest have been located as part of the investigation into a hit-and-run incident in Wicomico County last month that claimed the life of a 29-year-old Lewes man. The Maryland State Police Crash Team was able to identify two vehicles that were in close proximity to the collision, utilizing forensic evidence and reviewing…
Read MoreDel. Inmate Charged With Attacking 2 Correctional Officers
An inmate at Delaware’s largest prison has been charged with assaulting two correctional officers with an improvised weapon. Delaware State Police said Wednesday that the officers were struck in the head several times while performing their normal duties on the night of August 18that James T. Vaughn Correctional Center near Smyrna. Other officers arrived and…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Board of Ed. Requires Registration for Public Comment at Sept. 13th Meeting
The Wicomico County Board of Education will hold its first meeting of the new school year Tuesday September 13th with new procedures in place that require pre-registration for public comments. Up to 20 people will be able to make comments at Tuesday night’s meeting. Online registration to make a comment is open a week ahead…
Read MoreFood Bank of Del. Schedules Drive-Thru Mobile Pantries in Sept.
The Food Bank of Delaware returns to the road for three drive-through mobile food pantries this month. Food will be available Monday September 12th at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road between Georgetown and Bridgeville, starting at 10:00 a.m. Pre-registration online is requested. On-site registration will also be available. Proof of Delaware residency will…
Read MoreRecord Number of Md. Apprentices Earn as They Learn
Maryland has registered more than 12,000 apprentices for the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program, the most in state history. Participants are taking part in 182 active apprenticeship programs in partnership with more than 3,800 employers Apprentices are able to earn as they learn for a career in a skilled position in a variety of fields.…
Read More2 Arrested Following Ocean City Robbery Investigation
Two suspects have been arrested following an Ocean City Police investigation into a July 26th robbery and assault at 144th Street. Officers with several agencies carried out a search warrant at a Bishopville home. 19-year-old Nasir Waters was arrested at the residence. A 15-year-old Selbyville boy was taken into custody at his home. Ocean City…
Read MoreEaston Police Investigate Fatal Crash Involving Motorcycle, SUV
A crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV has claimed the life of a Hurlock man. According to Easton Police, 24-year-old Robert Stacey Jr. was operating a motorcycle westbound on Ocean Gateway at a high rate of speed near the Maryland State Police Barracks Sunday afternoon when he lost control of his motorcycle. Stacey and…
Read MorePolice Search for Two Suspects in Dover Robbery
Dover Police are investigating a robbery in the parking lot of a local apartment complex. According to Dover Police, officers responded to the Lake Club Apartments in the 400-block of North DuPont Highway Saturday at about 2:00 a.m. The victim told police that two males approached him as he was in his vehicle as he…
Read MoreDover Police Investigate Weekend Shooting
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that resulted in a 24-year-old Wilmington man being hospitalized with a gunshot wound to his leg. Police spoke with the man at the hospital Saturday morning, but police said he was uncooperative and would not provide any information or description of a suspect. A spent shell casing was found…
Read MoreDEHAP Rental Assistance to Temporarily Pause on Sept 9
The application process for the Delaware Housing Assistance Program or DE-HAP will be paused on Friday, September 9. This is in response to recent federal US Treasury policy changes and will allow the State Housing to modify the program guidelines with Treasury requirements, implement a shift between federal funding sources and manage application volume. Anticipated…
Read MoreDE AG Jennings Announces $438.5 million Multi-state Agreement with JUUL Labs
Delaware will recover possibly up to $8.5-million in a multi-state agreement with JUUL Labs after a two-year investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and sales practices. The Delaware Attorney General’s office says the settlement also forces JUUL to comply with a series of strict injunctive terms that severely limit their marketing and sales practices. From…
Read MoreBayhealth Gets ARPA Grant Through Sussex Co. Council for Medical Equipment at New Facility
Bayhealth is getting a boost through the American Rescue Plan Act as it seeks to build the new Bayhealth Total Care Facility on Route 9 at Hudson Road. Sussex County Council recently approved an ARPA grant of $615,000 to Bayhealth. The funding will be applied toward purchasing medical equipment, which is expected to cost nearly…
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