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Two men are charged in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation during which a precious memento went missing. Laurel Police were advised October 23rd that a 66-year-old woman’s pick-up truck was swiped while she was shopping. Her late husband’s Vietnam veteran hat was inside. The woman said it appeared one of the suspects was wearing…
A tree for every Delawarean… In an effort to plant more trees and mitigate the impact of carbon emissions in The First State, the Department of Natural Resources and Department of Agriculture will coordinate a new website where residents can find information about selecting, planting and caring for trees. Also, Delawareans, non-profits and municipalities will…
Milford School District schools will dismiss early today due to anticipation of traffic days and in respect for Governor Ruth Ann Minner and her family, as her funeral is taking place this afternoon. According to an announcement from the Milford School District: Banneker, Ross, and Mispillion Elementary Schools will have an in-person student day with…
A student is charged with bringing a gun to James M. Bennett High School in Wicomico County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, school administrators and school resource deputies learned Tuesday afternoon about a video circulating on social media that showed a student armed with a pistol at school. The student in the video was quickly…
UPDATED 12:30pm: On Wednesday, November 10, Governor John Carney, First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney, Governor Minner’s family, current and past members of the Cabinet and General Assembly, former staff, and members of the community will attend Governor Minner’s memorial service. The service will be live-streamed on de.gov/live.The service will begin at 1pm in Milford. President…
Leaders of the Delaware General Assembly have announced a plan for a formal review of its powers and procedures under two Articles of the Delaware Constitution regarding cause for removal of a public official. The Senate and House last week passed different concurrent resolutions asking for an advisory opinion from the Delaware Supreme Court. Now,…
The owners of Briarwood Manufactured Home Community in Laurel have received a notice of violation for failing to fix problems with wastewater disposal and treatment. An original permit required installation of replacement systems, but DNREC in its notice says no proposals for installation from a licensed contractor have arrived. Mobile Gardens, owners of Briarwood, are…
Salisbury University is taking the next steps to find its tenth president. A town hall is scheduled for this Thursday at 3:00 p.m. hosted by University System of Maryland Chancellor Jay Perman and USM Board of Regents Assistant Secretary Robert Rauch. Rauch is chair of the S.U. President Search and Screening Committee. The meeting will…
Three ‘restorative justice’ bills have become law in Delaware. Governor John Carney signed legislation Monday that expands second-chance opportunities. What is called the Clean Slate Act (SB 111) automates Delaware’s existing expungement process for thousands of adults and juveniles by eliminating the requirement for them to first file a petition with the State Bureau of…
Visitors to the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society and Museum may one day be greeted by the iconic sign on the boardwalk that has stood over Dolle’s Candyland for decades. The historical society reportedly hopes to accept the sign and place it at its building on Rehoboth Avenue. Due to the size, it may be attached…
The water at the Bethany Crest community near Millville is safe to use for drinking and cooking once again. The Department of Natural Resources and Delaware Public Health said Monday that samples from the water system now show PFAS concentrations below the US EPA health advisory level of 70-parts per trillion. Residents had been using…
Dover Police are looking for a suspect in an attempted rape at the parking lot of the Dover Library at Loockerman Plaza. At about 12:13 a.m. Monday, a 45-year-old homeless woman was approached by a male who struck her several times, threw her to the ground and started to remove her clothing. The victim screamed…
Beebe Healthcare will move forward with a vaccine mandate next month. The Biden administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services last week announced a requirement that all eligible staff at healthcare facilities that participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs be vaccinated for COVID-19.Beebe Healthcare will require unvaccinated team members, contractors and vendors to…
A suspect is facing charges of murder and other crimes following a shooting death in Cambridge. Cambridge Police said officers on routine patrol on Greenwood Avenue Sunday afternoon heard gunshots in the area.They spotted someone who was firing a weapon, and apprehended him after a foot pursuit. A male shooting victim was discovered with multiple…
A 31-year-old woman is dead following a collision between the car she was driving and a parked bucket truck. The accident occurred on Bay Road (Route 1) north of Milford. According to Delaware State Police, the southbound car drifted off the roadway just south of Old Cemetery Road Sunday afternoon and smashed into the back…
No-Scam November is underway for a second year. The Worcester County Vulnerable Adult Task force is working with several local law enforcement agencies as well as with stores in the area, where gift card scams can possibly be interrupted. According to State’s Attorney Kris Heiser, victims are often targeted by phone or email by scammers…
The Delaware State Senate is set to reconvene next Tuesday to consider a House Concurrent Resolution (HCR42). The House voted along party lines Monday to pass the measure, which seeks State Supreme Court guidance in cases where elected officials face indictments. The Senate had passed a similar resolution (SCR63), but by the time the House…
Sussex County is proposing to purchase a portion of Rehoboth Beach’s excess ocean outfall capacity for treated wastewater. The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners discussed the proposal at a special meeting Thursday. Under the proposal, the county would directly connect the county treatment facility to the ocean outfall pipe. The county would make a one-time payment of…
Laurel Police are investigating a shooting earlier this week. Sunday night, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Hollybrook Apartments. The male victim was taken to TidalHealth Nanticoke Memorial Hospital for treatment. An investigation has determined that two suspects approached the victim as he was going up a stairwell and…
Governor John Carney has released a Delaware Climate Action Plan, which he says is a blueprint for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and to leave the state better prepared for the impacts of climate change by prioritizing clean energy and improved energy efficiency. The Climate Action Plan resulted from a year-long process that involved Delawareans,…
Ruth Ann Minner, who left school to work on the family farm, became a widow early in life, obtained her GED and rose from being a receptionist in the Governor’s office to serve as Lieutenant Governor and Delaware’s first female Governor, has died. Minner served as Governor from 2001 to 2009. She also was Lieutenant…
Thanksgiving for Thousands is still more than two weeks away, but Mountaire Farms said Wednesday that preparations are well underway. Volunteer opportunities are still available for the packing event Monday November 22nd at Mountaire’s warehouse on Railroad Avenue in Selbyville. More than 150 volunteers are expected that day to pack 10,000 boxes for a family…
Milford native, businessman, former state lawmaker and former President of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce John Burris has received the Chamber’s Marvin S. Gilman Bowl. Burris was recognized at the State Chamber’s Superstars in Business luncheon Wednesday. The Gilman Bowl recognizes achievements in small business leadership. Burris was vice-president of Burris Logistics for 40…
14 schools in Delaware are being honored for their efforts and progress in teaching students who are still learning English. Blades Elementary School in the Seaford School District has also been named a 2021 National ESEA Distinguished School for the success of its students. Schools also get financial awards for their growth and progress towards…
Redden State Forest is now home to four Delmarva fox squirrels. Two males and two females of the rare species were relocated from Maryland to the Delaware Forest Service Headquarters Tract as part of a management program. The Fox Squirrel was removed from the federal endangered species list in 2015, and while now abundant on…