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Acting Wicomico County Executive John Psota said Monday that he has tested positive for coronavirus. In a statement, Psota indicated that he was experiencing minor symptoms and got tested. He is fully vaccinated and said he was following CDC guidelines. “As we deal with the sharp rise in COVID cases in Wicomico County and across…
Joshua Daniels A fight at an establishment on Coastal Highway has led to the arrests of two men. Delaware State Police said troopers were called to Big Chill Surf Cantina early Christmas morning about reports that two people were struck in the face by man with a pistol and that one suspect fired a weapon.…
Update- Marine One landed Monday at 1:22 p.m. near Gordons Pond at the south end of Cape Henlopen State Park. President Biden emerged walking with Commander, who was described as “very lively” by a member of the traveling White House press corps. The President joined First Lady Dr. Jill Biden who was in a waiting…
Delaware has now detected more than three dozen cases of coronavirus linked to the Omicron variant. Delaware Public Health also reports that new records for daily new cases of COVID-19 were set on consecutive days, with more than 1,500 new cases counted Friday. Nearly 1,300 new cases were reported Sunday. Hospitalizations are now below 400,…
An investigation continues into a fatal shooting in Talbot County. Early Friday morning, 33-year-old Marta Merina was found dead outside her home on Howell Point Road in Trappe.She had been shot. Maryland State Police troopers and Talbot County Sheriff’s Office deputies have been investigating the incident. Police have said there is not believed to be…
The Delmarva Chicken Association is accepting applications for college scholarships from students who are interested in chicken-related careers. The DCA is making scholarships available of $2,000 for undergraduates and $3,000 for graduate-level students. Chicken-related jobs go well beyond those at farms and poultry processing plants: backgrounds in accounting, engineering, marketing, veterinary science, nutrition and several…
The time will come to say goodbye to your natural Christmas tree. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources says it can be tree-cycled. Real trees can be regifted to the environment at several yard waste recycling facilities across the state. According to DNREC, more than 158,000 tons of yard waste – including grass, leaves, brush,…
The Woodland Ferry will not be in service on Christmas day as well as on Sunday. According to DelDOT, operations are expected to resume Monday at 7:00 a.m. The Woodland Ferry crosses the Nanticoke River in the Seaford area. For updates from DelDOT about the Woodland Ferry’s status, please CLICK HERE
A Frankford man has been arrested on several charges following a Delaware State Police response to a domestic-related complaint. According to State Police, an investigation determined that 37-year-old Richard Howard threw a cell phone at his stepfather, causing a minor injury. Police said Howard resisted with force as two troopers tried to take him into…
A Millsboro man is dead and two other people are injured following a wreck on Vaughn Road in the Georgetown area. According to Delaware State Police, a 42-year-old woman ran off the roadway on a curve Thursday afternoon, then swerved. The car crashed into a tree. A 31-year-old Millsboro man who was a front-seat passenger…
Delaware State University will require returning students, faculty and staff to obtain a COVID-19 booster shot when the spring semester begins. Classes will also be conducted virtually for a two-week period starting January 10th. The actions are being taken due to the spread of the Omicron variant, and they come following a meeting of DSU’s…
More than 1,500 people are now hospitalized across Maryland due to COVID-19 complications, a threshold that triggers additional actions under a Maryland Department of Health order that was issued earlier this month. Hospitals are directed to optimize bed capacity, redeploy staff or alter their staffing models, and reduce non-urgent and elective procedures and surgeries. To…
Catholic Diocese of Wilmington Bishop William E. Koenig will preside over his first Christmas Masses since becoming shepherd of more than 240,000 Catholics in Delaware and on the Maryland Eastern Shore. Bishop Koenig will preside over a Christmas Eve liturgy at Mary, Mother of Peace on Joy road in Millsboro starting at 8:00 p.m. Friday.…
Update, Friday Dec. 24th – Delaware State Police have identified the female victim who died during a shooting incident on December 22, 2021, as Hilda Donaway, 70, of Bridgeville. A Millsboro man has been charged with murder and related crimes following the shooting death of his ex-wife who was inside a Bridgeville home as the shots…
Senator Chris Coons, D-Del. has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement Thursday morning, Coons said he has minimal symptoms so far and is optimistic he will recover well after isolating and following CDC guidelines. Coons’ statement follows: “In recent weeks I have been tested for COVID-19 regularly, both with rapid tests and PCR tests,…
Today (Thursday) is expected to be a busy travel day. DelDOT plans to suspend planned lane restrictions on several roadways, including Routes 1, 13 and 113, starting at noon. Lane closures are scheduled to resume at the end of the holiday weekend. Some delays cannot be avoided due to possible accidents or other incidents. Motorists…
At home, traveling locally or traveling a good distance… Delaware State Police say you need to keep your wits about you to stay safe during the holiday season. Parked vehicles should always be locked, and any valuables should be taken inside. If you are away and expect a package to be delivered, try to arrange…
Delaware State Police have been conducting a criminal investigation in the 11,000-block of Abby’s Way in Bridgeville. Abby’s Way has been closed in the area of Oak Road. There has also been an increased police presence in the area since Wednesday night. DelDOT reports that Oak Road is closed between Route 404 and Rifle Range…
TidalHealth plans to suspend visits with patients at TidalHealth Nanticoke Hospital in Seaford and TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury beginning Monday, December 27th. Both hospitals will also temporarily pause elective, non-emergency surgeries that require an overnight stay. “A spike in COVID-19 cases, other seasonal illnesses and the many health needs of our communities, coupled with…
Delaware State Police are hoping you can help identify a person of interest in connection with two shooting incidents a month ago in the Rehoboth Beach area. State Police said Thursday that an investigation helped to identify the person in these photos as a person of interest in the shooting incidents that took place early…
A fire Wednesday at about noon heavily damaged an occupied apartment building in the 32,000-block of Shoppes at Long Neck Boulevard. Members of the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company encountered smoke and flames coming from the structure. All of the occupants got out safely. Mutual aid companies also assisted at the scene. According to the…
Seaford Police are investigating a hold-up at Dunkin’ Donuts in the 500-block of Bridgeville Highway, and possible connections to other robberies since early October at a gas station on West Stein Highway. The suspect got away with an undisclosed amount of cash Monday night at about 7:30. p.m. No injuries were reported. Seaford Police have…
The Maryland Legislative Redistricting Commission is out with proposed maps of state Senate and House districts, to reflect the results of the 2020 Census. The panel will hold a public hearing, virtually, this afternoon (Wednesday). Please sign up by 10 a.m. – CLICK HERE Maryland lawmakers will consider the plan during the session in January.…
Rehoboth Beach Releases Comprehensive Development Draft Plan, Invites Comments
Rehoboth Beach is inviting comments on a Comprehensive Development Draft Plan. The city began the process of updating the 2010 Comprehensive Development Plan in 2018. Disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic have delayed the project. The Comprehensive Development Plan outlines goals and policies regarding future growth and management of resources, and it is required by…
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