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Maryland is investing more than $200-million into creating more affordable housing, including more than 6,000 units statewide.Governor Larry Hogan said Wednesday that the Department of Housing and Community Development will administer the funds. Housing prices and costs have been affected by rising construction costs as well as interest rates.This program boosts funding for the Rental…
A traffic stop in the Selbyville area has led to a man’s arrest on drug-related charges, as well as for resisting arrest.According to Delaware State Police, a trooper pulled over a vehicle for not signaling a turn, using a cell phone and not wearing a seat belt.Police said 20-year-old Jashaun Johnson of Selbyville was seen…
Delaware State Police are searching for two suspects in an investigation into multiple thefts from vehicles as well as one theft of a motor vehicle in the Milton area. The investigation started during mid-April.Police are now looking for 38-year-old Sherman Mitchell of Milton and 34-year-old Wade Kendorski of Millsboro. Kendorski is also wanted for arrest…
Three occupants of a house on fire in Worcester County jumped from a second-floor window to escape Wednesday.According to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, members of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department arrived Wednesday morning to encounter fire and smoke coming from a home in the 200-block of Railroad Avenue. The fire was quickly put…
Delmarva Power’s requested 20% increase in natural gas rates will be the subject of a public comment session next week.Delmarva Power filed an application with the Public Service Commission in January to increase its natural gas distribution rates by almost $19.5-million. Under state law, the increase would take effect August 14th on a temporary basis,…
A crash on Route 13 in the Harrington area involving a truck tractor pulling a trailer and a car Wednesday morning claimed the life of a passenger in the car, an 18-year-old Millsboro woman. According to Delaware State Police, the truck was stopped in the left turn lane median crossover on Route 13 northbound Wednesday…
Delaware plans to spend $16-million to renovate a facility on the New Castle County Campus of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families and to improve services. The funding comes from the American Rescue Plan Act.The goal is to add more in-state crisis beds and to create a ‘state of the art,…
A soldier from Delaware has died in a single-vehicle crash during training exercises in Washington State.According to the 7th Infantry Division, U.S. Army PFC Joseph A. Marquez died as a result of injuries suffered in the crash Monday. Two other people were also hurt.Marquez, from Dover, was a member of 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team,…
A Harrington man is charged with kidnapping and other crimes following an incident at a local business.According to Harrington Police, witnesses as well as security footage indicate that the man came in, started to talk with a woman, who fled to an office. The man followed her, grabbed her and carried her to a vehicle,…
The results of the recent Seaford election have been amended, but the outcome is unchanged.Members of the Seaford Board of Elections said the absentee ballot count for the April 16th election was incorrect and posted on the certificate of election. The votes for each candidate on absentee ballots were counted as two individual votes in…
A Pittsville man has been convicted of sexual abuse of a minor and related offenses, following a two-day bench trial.According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, 51-year-old Terry Lee Parks Junior was already a registered sex offender in September 2021, when he sexually assaulted a child. Prosecutors said he was responsible for supervision of…
Wicomico County is staying vigilant in its efforts to address the opioid epidemic, as local overdose numbers rise.The local health department, the Opioid Intervention Team, elected officials and members of law enforcement and emergency services recently met for a strategy session. 鈥淎lthough we cannot be sure what has specifically contributed to the increase in overdoses…
A ‘significant’ drug trafficking organization on the Eastern Shore has been broken up following an investigation lasting several months, which has led to the indictments of nine people.According to Maryland State Police, the Caroline County Drug Task Force began investigating distribution of large amounts of cocaine, opioids, heroin, marijuana and methamphetamines in Caroline and Dorchester…
One year ago, Delmar Police Corporal Keith Heacook was viciously assaulted and clung to life for several days before he passed away April 28th, 2021. Delmar, Maryland Mayor Benjamin Jorden was not yet in office, but he remembers the initial shock of the crime, the way the community prayed – and how the community came…
Update: Maryland State Police Wednesday provided the name of the man who died in an armed confrontation with law enforcement in Somerset County Monday, as well as the names of three officers: The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General has identified the deceased individual and involved officers in the fatal police-involved…
Rehoboth Beach has developed a new text / email alert service for subscribers to be kept in the know about local weather-related cancellations or closures, watermain repairs or other developments that are out of the ordinary.The new Rehoboth Beach Beacon alert system replaces the CodeRED system. Subscribers to the CodeRED system must register with the…
An Ellendale man has been sentenced in Wicomico County to 15 years of incarceration for his guilty plea to two counts of distribution of cocaine. According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, 52-year-old Jaimey Showell sold cocaine to an undercover law enforcement officer on several occasions.Showell was stopped while traveling into Maryland from Delaware…
Disasters don鈥檛 plan ahead, but you can. The entire month of September observes National Preparedness Month. No matter where you live, you are subject to disasters. Natural disasters and man-made disasters affect everyone and cause severe damage and endanger lives. Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, landslides, wildfires, hot spells, or cold spells are all natural disasters that…
What to Do Before a Tropical Storm or Hurricane CLICK HERE FOR WGMD STORM PREP GUIDE CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE HURRICANE MAP/TRACKER The best time to prepare for a hurricane is before hurricane season begins on June 1. It is vital to understand your home’s vulnerability to storm surge, flooding, and wind. Here is your…
A past safety feature that may have saved lives in Rehoboth Beach has been recognized with a new historical marker. The marker recognizes the surf safety lines that would help bathers get back to shore. “Back in the day,” women especially wore woolen swimsuits which became quite heavy when they were wet. Women’s swimsuits also…
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a recent robbery in Millsboro at Starbucks.According to police, Brandon Staats was taken into custody without incident Sunday.Staats was arraigned and released on $6,360 unsecured bond.Police say Staats stole money from Starbucks last week, and while he was driving away an employee was dragged in the parking…
Worcester County has hired a new Workforce Development Specialist within Worcester County Economic Development.Nancy Schwendeman will oversee the county’s initiatives to educate and train people to meet the needs of current and future businesses and industries.Worcester County workforce development partnerships also involve Worcester Tech High School, local chambers of commerce, the Maryland Department of Commerce,…
The Five Points Transportation Study Working Group hosts a hybrid meeting tonight (Mon. Apr. 25th).The multi-phase study has been looking at a variety of ways to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety around the intersection of Routes One and Nine in the Lewes area.The working group is made up of elected officials, local residents and…
An M18 tank destroyer will be on display Saturday at Fort Miles, and the surrender of a German submarine at the end of World War II will be re-enacted. Encampments, music and other attractions are all part of “Defense Day” at Fort Miles at Cape Henlopen State Park. “A lot of Delawareans did serve in…
Delawareans could face increases in their school property taxes without a referendum being held, but legislation to be introduced in the General Assembly would address that scenario.The state’s three counties have been reassessing their properties in compliance with terms of a lawsuit settlement over the fairness of Delaware’s school funding formula. In Sussex County, there…