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(Update Friday morning) The clean-up is underway after powerful storms and a possible tornado swept through portions of Delmarva late Thursday afternoon. Damaged structures, toppled trees and downed power lines were the result, but as of yet no injuries have been reported.One hard-hit area was Milford and Slaughter Beach. Milford officials said the city will…
Delaware has crossed the finish line in reaching a coronavirus vaccination milestone. According to Delaware Public Health and Governor John Carney, just over 70% of adults have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, reaching the goal before July 4th as stated by President Biden. “Delawareans have pulled together, done their part and gotten…
Marylanders are being encouraged to leave the fireworks to the professionals at a public display and not to take fireworks into their own hands – lest they explode and caused damage to those hands. Fire Marshal Brian Geraci pointed out that fireworks are prohibited in Ocean City and several western shore counties. People who insist…
Fireworks are nothing to play around with… The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office reminded Delawareans and visitors this week that sparklers and ground-based novelty items can be purchased by someone 18 or older for 30 days up to and including July 4th, and can only be used on July 4th. Delaware code prohibits possession, sale…
A single-vehicle wreck in the Laurel area has claimed the life of an 18-year-old Seaford male. Delaware State Police said a northbound car on Scott Land Road approached an S-curve near Ross Point Road at about 3:34 a.m. Thursday, but the vehicle swerved, traveled sideways down an embankment and struck a tree. The driver died…
The Eastern Shore has its first Boys and Girls Club. Governor Larry Hogan took part in a ribbon cutting Wednesday at the facility in Cambridge. Hogan said it will be the first of several Boys and Girls Clubs in Eastern Shore counties. “All of our Maryland Boys & Girls Clubs provide hope and a safe,…
Two suspects are facing burglary related charges after being linked to a break-in and theft at the Tru Blu convenience store on Middleford Road in Seaford. Delaware State Police said tips from the public and investigative leads resulted in the arrests of 18-year-old Jermaine Watson of Seaford and a 16-year-old male. The burglary occurred early…
Dover Police provided this update Thursday morning: The Dover Police Department is providing an update regarding the victims of the shooting incident that occurred at 11:08 p.m. on June 30th in the area of S. New Street and Reed Street. The victim that died as a result of the incident has been identified as 19-year-old…
Scientists and wildlife experts are investigating why songbirds are becoming sick or dying or in some cases appearing to fly erratically or stumble. According to the Department of Natural Resources, similar incidents have been reported in at least six states. Most affected have been European starlings, blue jays and common grackles and the disorder has…
Ocean City Police are continuing a death investigation. Tuesday at about 4:45 a.m., police responded to the 200-block of 9th Street after a concerned citizen discovered an unconscious male outside. Members of Ocean City EMS pronounced the person deceased at the scene. Police said the name of the deceased person is not being released at…
Independence Day is almost here, and the height of the summer tourism season at the beach is beginning. That means more people on the roads, and more traffic considerations you should plan for. Delaware Department of Transportation Community Relations Director C.R. McLeod told WGMD News that many lane closures will start to be lifted early…
Operation Save a Life, a Maryland initiative to increase access to the overdose-reversing medication naloxone, is being expanded. Governor Larry Hogan joined Worcester Goes Purple Warriors Against Addiction Tuesday in Ocean City to talk about the launching of the Maryland Stop Overdose Strategy. Jolly Roger Amusement Park will keep supplies of naloxone in its ticket…
Delaware’s COVID-19 judicial emergency will come to an end July 13th, along with Delaware’s state of emergency. A mask mandate will also be lifted for fully vaccinated people who visit or work in court facilities effective Thursday, July 1st.People who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear face coverings in judicial facilities. Chief Justice…
The Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund will support about 60 waterway improvements including boating access, navigation and safety projects. Governor Larry Hogan Tuesday announced $13.5-million in waterway-related grants will be awarded in Fiscal Year 2022. Hogan made the announcement at the Ocean City Fire Department, which is getting $50,000 for a fire and rescue vessel engine…
Delaware’s largest-ever capital budget, known as the bond bill, has passed the General Assembly. The Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget (Senate Bill 200) spends $1.3-billion on transportation, school construction, courthouses and other various projects across the state. Money is also allocated to libraries, state building renovations, college campus improvements, clean water projects and state parks.…
A Milford woman has died in a single-vehicle wreck in Hartly. According to Delaware State Police, a southbound car on Hartly Road north of Halltown Road crossed the roadway and struck a utility guidewire and a tree. The driver was 58 years old and died at the scene. Her name has not been released. The…
Delaware Electric Cooperative has a new President and CEO. Greg Starheim has been chosen by the not-for-profit utility’s board of directors to replace Bill Andrew. Starheim most recently was with the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation. “I’m humbled to be given the opportunity to lead DEC. The Co-op has some of the most innovative…
The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation will be led by a woman for the first time. Kimberly Schlichting has been named DEMEC’s New President and CEO, to replace the departing Patrick McCullar. She has been with DEMEC since 2003 and served in several leadership capacities. Schlichting is expected to become president and CEO in October. DEMEC…
A beach battle over jet skis in Pot Nets has resulted in a man’s arrest. Delaware State Police said a man arrived at the beach in Seaside with his family on jet skis, and an argument started with a man on the beach. According to police, 51-year-old Stephen Grady of Millsboro retrieved a screwdriver and…
A $25-million program to revitalize Maryland downtowns and Main Streets was announced Monday by Governor Larry Hogan during a visit to Berlin. Project Restore would provide financial incentives for taking over and investing in vacant retail space in the form of rental subsidies and sales tax rebates. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development…
The Town of Laurel’s Independence Day fireworks festivities will be delayed. The fireworks company Pyrotecnico said due to unforeseen circumstances, this Saturday’s fireworks display must be postponed.After trying to fulfill the original date, the town said Pyrotecnico has committed to having an extended fireworks spectacular in Laurel Saturday, July 10th. Fireworks will launch that night…
Some of the 5G poles placed along the sand in Dewey Beach that have caused a ruckus and generated a lawsuit will start to be relocated as early as this fall. State Senator Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes said he and House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach will continue to work with Verizon towards a full relocation…
A woman is charged with her third DUI offense after a traffic violation on Route 13 in Felton. Felton Police say the vehicle was reported to have run a red light and was being operated in an unsafe manner on Route 13 Friday June 18th morning after 8:00 a.m. The driver was stopped for failing…
At about 8:32 a.m. Friday, a Terrier Improved Orion sounding rocket took off from the NASA Wallops Flight Facility on the Virginia Eastern Shore. The rocket is carrying 40 student experiments for the RockOn / RockSat-C mission. According to NASA, students built more than 70 payloads. 34 more will fly on a scientific balloon this…