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Two Felton men have been charged in connection with two burglaries over the weekend: one at Lake Forest North Elementary School, the other at Killens Pond State Park. According to Felton Police, an alarm went off from the School Sunday shortly before 3:00 a.m. Police determined that two suspects broke two screens to get in…
A recreational water advisory has been issued for a portion of beach in Rehoboth Beach due to high enterococcus levels. According to the Department of Natural Resources, swimmers are cautioned about the possible presence of potentially harmful bacteria in the water between Pennsylvania Avenue and Stockley Street. The bacteria most likely came from wildlife sources.…
Felton Police are searching for two suspects who broke into Lake Forest North Elementary School, ransacked the school and stole computer items. The burglary apparently occurred Sunday at the school on East Main Street. The suspects apparently broke in through a window. Anyone with information about the suspects or the crime is asked to contact…
A home that stood for more than 90 years has been wrecked by a fire in Worcester County. Members of the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company and other departments responded to the fire on McGrath Road in Eden early Monday morning. The home was occupied at the time of the fire, which spread through the…
Millsboro native Richard Cordrey, who served a lengthy tenure as State Senate President pro tempore as well as four years as Secretary of Finance, has died. Cordrey was 88 years old. Cordrey was first elected to the House before serving in the Senate from 1972 until 1996. His time as Secretary of Finance occurred during…
Sussex County Council returns to session this morning and this afternoon in Georgetown (Tue. Aug. 23rd). Council members begin at 10 a.m. with several departmental reports, and grant requests. AGENDA LIVE FEED Public hearings on three conditional use applications begin at 1:30 p.m.
Seaford gets the Royale treatment. The Royale Group, a collection of specialty chemicals companies, plans to expand its Delaware presence by purchasing an underutilized building, the former BASF Polymer plant on Industrial Park Boulevard, now owned by Delmarva Central Railroad. The Delaware Prosperity Partnership assisted Royale with its relocation from New Jersey to a New…
UPDATED – 8/22/22 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died during a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on August 18, 2022, in Selbyville as 28 year old Edwin Marzariegos-Coronado of Frankford, Delaware. ================================================= A Frankford man has died of injuries suffered in a crash at McCabe Road and Route 113 (DuPont…
(photo courtesy of Seaford District Library) A non-profit is spreading the ‘love’ in the Seaford community… The Seaford District Library has reached a partnership with Love, Inc., which assists people who are homeless or facing food insecurity. Non-perishable food donations are now being accepted at the Seaford Library during normal operating hours. Love, Inc. offers…
A candidate for re-election in Sussex County is dealing with a setback to the campaign: vandalism to some of his larger campaign signs. Over the past weekend, Recorder of Deeds Scott Dailey said he received a message about an improperly-placed sign and went to investigate. “I spent the rest of the day coming to the…
Delaware Public Health is expanding the availability of the Monkeypox Vaccine. The vaccine has been available at public health clinics so far by appointment only. It will be made available to more categories of individuals this week: Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men and have had multiple (more than one) or…
Delaware’s Public Health Emergency order has been extended for another 30 days. Governor John Carney took the action Friday. The extension of the Public Health Emergency order allows the state and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. Delaware law requires that Public Health Emergency declarations be renewed every 30 days. “It’s important…
The Treasurer of the Wicomico High School Band Boosters has been charged with stealing more than $15,000 from the account to pay for personal items and a variety of personal bills. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, school administrators notified the Criminal Investigation Division about the missing funds last month. 31-year-old Brooke Cook is…
The Delaware EARNS Act is now law. Businesses with more than five employees that do not currently offer a retirement plan would be required to take part in the “Expanding Access for Retirement and Necessary Savings” program, through a payroll process. Governor John Carney signed the legislation, House Bill 205, Thursday. State Treasurer Colleen Davis…
Maryland is forming a new Lower Shore Coalition of the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network. MCIN is a coordinated criminal justice network, targeting a range of criminal activity: drugs, firearms, human trafficking and gang-related crimes. Worcester County and Somerset County will join Dorchester County, which already participates. The Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network is active in 16…
A Milton man is accused of assaulting someone and swiping his cellphone, then threatening two of the victim’s neighbors with a handgun. According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to a home in Rehoboth Beach last Friday regarding the incident. The male victim was attacked while loading items into a vehicle in his driveway. He…
A fire has destroyed radio station WGOP (formerly WDMV) in Pocomoke City. According to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire at 1637 Dunn Swamp Road was reported Thursday morning. Members of the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company responded. The fire also drew other units from Maryland and Virginia. Significant fire and smoke conditions…
A new K-9 accelerant detection team is on the job at the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office. A specially-trained canine and a deputy fire marshal will respond to fire scenes to determine if an accelerant was used. Deputy State Fire Marshal Michael Pfaffenhauser and P.J. are replacing retiring Chief Deputy John Galaska and K-9 Tanya.…
A 33-year-old Dover man has been arrested for rape of a juvenile. According to Dover Police, detectives were contacted earlier this week about alleged sexual acts involving a child and the suspect on at least two occasions between last December and July 13th at a Dover residence. 33-year-old Norman Merritt turned himself in to Dover…
Seaford Police have identified a suspect in connection with a shooting at the Chandler Heights – Two apartments. The victim was found with a single gunshot wound to the head Wednesday night at about 10:05 p.m. The victim was flown to Christiana Hospital and was admitted in critical condition. 30-year-old Rihem Frisby of Laurel has…
Update: Route 113 reopened shortly after 11 a.m. ——————————————————————————————————————– A portion of Route 113 through Selbyville is closed due to a serious injury collision that occurred shortly after 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Delaware State Police said southbound and northbound lanes of Route 113 were closed in the area of McCabe Road, and an extended closure was…
“It’s starting to sink in a little bit.” Maryland Governor Larry Hogan appeared with WGMD’s Mike Bradley on The Talk of Delmarva as he began a visit to the Eastern Shore and Ocean City, with the final few months of his second term lying ahead. “It’s kind of bittersweet. Eight years is a long time,…
Two men have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Dorchester County on April 10th. According to Maryland State Police, 25-year-old Raykquon Molock of Frederick Maryland was arrested Tuesday by members of the U.S. Marshal’s Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force. Molock is charged with first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder,…
DelDOT plans to replace the Woodland Ferry Captain House next year. The facility is a former residence. It was most recently renovated in 1993. “With the support of our area legislators, DelDOT is committed to maintaining ferry operations across the Nanticoke River, and this new building will ensure our deckhands have a facility that fully…