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…

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DELAWARE 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…

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Fire 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…

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Md. Man Arrested in Pa. for Rape of Girl in Dover

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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…

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Update: 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…

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Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96

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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,…

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Del. Humane, Del. SPCA Merge to Form Humane Animal Partners

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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.…

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Ballot 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…

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Sussex County’s White Creek Next in Line for Dredging

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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…

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Del. 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…

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Food Bank of Del. Schedules Drive-Thru Mobile Pantries in Sept.

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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…

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Record Number of Md. Apprentices Earn as They Learn

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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.…

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2 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…

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Police Search for Two Suspects in Dover Robbery

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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…

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Dover Police Investigate Weekend Shooting

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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…

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DEHAP Rental Assistance to Temporarily Pause on Sept 9

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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…

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DE 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…

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