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A Sussex County man is wanted on several warrants, capias and violation of probation.According to Delaware State Police, 30-year-old Durron Jones II could be in the Dagsboro, Seaford, Bridgeville or Delmar area.State Police said James is a black male, approximately 6’2″, and weighs approximately 180 lbsAnyone with information on the whereabouts of Durron Jones II…
According to Mountaire Farms, an overwhelming majority of employees at its Selbyville processing plant who are members of Teamsters Local 355 have voted to remove the union. The National Labor Relations Board counted the votes, following an in-person election that was overseen by an NLRB official. The vote was 140-29 to separate from the union.…
A case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza has been confirmed in a Kent County commercial broiler farm.This is the first confirmed case in central Delaware, following earlier positive test results in New Castle County, Queen Anne’s County and Cecil County.Testing activity has increased since the recent discoveries and poultry farmers and growers have been…
Delaware is making $56-million in Broadband Infrastructure Grants available to begin making high-speed wired broadband connection available to every Delaware home.Comcast, Verizon and Mediacom plan to extend their existing coverage areas to serve thousands more homes and businesses that currently do not have access to high speed wired broadband.The providers applied for the grant application…
A stop for a traffic violation recently led to the recovery of a firearm as well as narcotics.According to Seaford Police, a backseat passenger in the vehicle that was stopped on Norman Eskridge Highway last weekend jumped out of the vehicle and began to run through a parking lot. An officer caught him during a…
Delawareans are being advised to be alert for possible scams surrounding efforts to help the people of Ukraine. “It speaks volumes of our neighbors that so many Delawareans have taken action to help the Ukrainian people,” Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings said Wednesday. “Unfortunately, scammers are shameless and see a crisis as an opportunity. To…
Nearly three months into 2022, traffic fatalities in Delaware are currently doubled compared to this time of 2021, and the Delaware Office of Highway Safety and law enforcement agency partners are taking action to reverse the alarming trend. The campaign in March will focus on the dangers of speeding and the importance of following posted…
Update: Delaware State Police said Thursday night that there are no signs of foul play in connection with the death of a man whose body was found in a ditch near a burning vehicle.The 54-year-old Seaford man was pronounced dead at the scene early Wednesday morning, where troopers responded to reports of a vehicle fire…
Retired Delaware Supreme Court Justice Randy Holland – who was the youngest person to be appointed to the Supreme Court and became the longest-serving jurist on Delaware’s highest court – has died. According to the Delaware Judiciary, Holland died on Tuesday of this week. Tributes and condolences started to pour in when his passing was…
Update: Dover Police and the fire department continue to investigate the cause of a fatal fire early Wednesday.57-year-old Gowens Williams was found deceased in the mixed-use building at Loockerman Street and South New Street early Wednesday morning.One woman was admitted to a local hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation. Six other people have been treated…
A collaborative law enforcement Border to Border effort is underway as Delmarva police agencies are planning to focus on traffic safety and motor vehicle violations on Route 13 in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. The safety campaign lasts through Saint Patrick’s Day Thursday and into the weekend. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety and corresponding state…
Thousands of retired military service members and Delaware first responders could get relief on their taxes. One measure passed by the State Senate Tuesday would exclude up to $12,500 worth of military pension income from state tax calculations for all retired service members, regardless of age, starting in 2023. “Our nation’s retired service members, each…
A structure fire in Paradise Cove off Long Neck Road is under investigation.A shed fire apparently spread to a residential structure Tuesday afternoon. The roof of the mobile home off Oyster Road also fell in. No injuries were reported.Members of the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company were joined by personnel from other fire companies and…
Uncertainty over redistricting has led to a change in the date of the 2022 Maryland primary election.The Maryland Court of Appeals has moved the primary from June 28th to July 19th. Candidates who faced a deadline to file this Friday now have until April 15th. To read the order, please CLICK HERE A challenge to…
After ten years in the Delaware House of Representatives, Republican Steve Smyk is shifting his focus to run for State Senate. Smyk told WGMD’s Mike Bradley Tuesday that he hopes to serve even more constituents in the redrawn 6th District. State Senator Ernie Lopez, also a Republican, has decided not to seek reelection. “I’ll serve…
A gas tax holiday does not look possible in Delaware, but several Republican lawmakers are proposing to allow each Delawarean to get a share of the state’s growing revenue surplus.GOP lawmakers Monday said they are floating a proposal to direct about $100-million from the budget surplus and provide $100 rebates to every Delaware adult and…
A Salisbury man is charged with a robbery at a local pizza restaurant.According to Salisbury Police, two men who were working at Pizza City on East Carroll Street Sunday afternoon were confronted by a man with a handgun who demanded money. The suspect left after obtaining some cash.An investigation led to 24-year-old Kendal Smiley being…
A suspect in a 2020 homicide in Dorchester County has been arrested at a Dover motel.According to Dover Police, information was made available that 23-year-old Ryshon Kelly was at the Relax Inn on Route 13 Saturday. Dover officers and members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, with assistance of the Capital Area Regional Task…
2022 is “The Year of Harriet Tubman” in Maryland, as proclaimed by Governor Larry Hogan. The state is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of the renowned freedom fighter on the Eastern Shore. Many activities and exhibitions are being coordinated by the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Visitors Center, which has welcomed…
While early evenings are a little brighter, the clock change over the past weekend also means that darkness sticks around a little longer in the morning than it did just a few days ago. AAA Mid-Atlantic is reminding motorists to stay awake and alert and to be watching for children who may be on their…
UPDATED: A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help with expenses A 61-year-old Hurclock man has died of injuries suffered in an accident on Maryland Route 16, south of Route 392 in Dorchester County (East New Market).According to Maryland State Police, troopers responded to the scene Saturday night and found three vehicles…
A traffic stop in Harrington has led to a man’s arrest and seizure of more than six pounds of marijuana and a handgun.According to Harrington Police, 42-year-old Ronnell Vickers of Harrington was operating a vehicle with invalid registration. The smell of marijuana from the vehicle led to a probable-cause search. Police said that search turned…
Flags in Delaware are lowered to half-staff to honor the chief of the Clayton Fire Company, who died in an accidental fall at a fire station this week.Governor John Carney has directed that the state flag fly at half-staff at state buildings and facilities until sunset Tuesday, the day of John Pridemore’s funeral.Pridemore wasa member…