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Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Collins Seitz Junior has announced formation of the Delaware Domestic Violence Bail Review Task Force. The panel is expected to come up with recommendations surrounding judicial bail procedures in domestic violence cases and recommend best practices. Members of the judiciary, prosecutors, defense attorneys, victim advocates and legislators will serve on…
Delaware would stop incarcerating juvenile offenders in adult prisons, under a bill given approval in the State Senate Tuesday. The measure would require any juvenile sentenced to prison in Superior Court to be held in the custody of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families until they reach age 18. Juveniles as…
Delaware’s state primary elections would be held the same day as the presidential primary in April, under a bill approved in the House of Representatives Tuesday. The change would take effect with the 2024 presidential election year. The state primaries in non-presidential election years starting in 2026 would move to that same Tuesday in April.…
A Laurel man who managed a local bank branch has been charged with embezzlement. Laurel Police said Tuesday that its Criminal Investigation Division was contacted by the Bank of Delmarva last July about irregularities surrounding loans, purchases and work orders completed by a former employee. According to police, an investigation with assistance from the Bank…
Update: The man who died in a two-vehicle crash Sunday on Route 13 at Route 404 has been identified as 55-year-old Earnest Lofland of Bridgeville. Updated story: A 55-year-old Bridgeville man has died of injuries suffered in a crash on Southbound Route 13 at the intersection with Seashore Highway. Delaware State Police said the man…
Delaware is looking to make progress with diversity in the courts. Supreme Court Chief Justice Collins Seitz Junior Monday announced the Delaware Bench and Bar Diversity Project. A steering committee of judicial officers, individuals and organizations will lead efforts to build and sustain a more diverse bench and bar. The project was launched in collaboration…
May 17th has been officially recognized as Brown V. Board of Education Day in Delaware. Governor John Carney signed a proclamation Monday on the anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court school desegregation case, and to recognize Delaware’s significant role in the historical turning point. Two Delaware Court of Chancery rulings were part of the Supreme…
A home that was abandoned some time ago went up in flames in Ellendale early Monday morning. According to the Ellendale Fire Company, firefighters discovered heavy flames and significant structural collapse when they arrived at the scene in the area of Maple Branch Road and Redden Road. Bridgeville and Georgetown firefighters also stood by. The…
An accidental cooking fire has seriously damaged a home on Prince Street in Salisbury. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says the blaze started in the kitchen of the home Sunday afternoon. The fire spread, and although it was out in ten minutes it resulted in the deaths of two family dogs. Firefighters rescued a…
An apartment fire in Caroline County has sent two people to a hospital. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire broke out Friday at the Greensboro Heights Apartments in Greensboro. Two adults who were taken to University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Easton have since been treated and released. Damage to…
Milford Police are investigating a shooting incident that resulted in two people being sent to hospitals. The gunfire was reported Sunday night shortly after 6:30 in the 500-block of Truitt Avenue. Both gunshot victims have been treated and released. Milford Police are still searching for the gunman, and anyone with information is asked to contact…
Berlin is immediately opening its town buildings and meetings to the public. Mayor Zack Tyndall said people who attend meetings in person will be required to wear a face covering and maintain social distancing. In-person attendance will be limited. “We will continue to monitor the State and County positivity rates to help keep our staff…
Young wild animals that appear to be in distress may inspire the desire to rescue the animal, but the Delaware Department of Natural Resources said it’s important to resist the urge. Animals that seem to be abandoned are often being watched with their mothers nearby. Wild animals can be dangerous and could bite or attack.…
A rally to show appreciation for law enforcement is being held tonight at The Circle in Georgetown. State Senate Minority Whip Brian Pettyjohn, R- Georgetown is hosting the event. “Now more than ever, we must combat the misguided rhetoric attacking our heroes in law enforcement and show our support for those who risk their lives…
UPDATED 5pm – Delaware State Police has identified the victim who died in a single vehicle fatal collision early Sunday morning as 17-year-old Kayleanna N. Riddle of Camden-Wyoming, DE. This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. ================================================================== Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Kent…
The brackets are now set for Delaware’s spring sports championships. The DIAA (Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association) Sunday released this schedule Sunday: Boys Lacrosse Baseball Softball D1 and D2 Girls soccer According to the DIAA, spectators are encouraged to contact the host sites to determine each spectator limit, livestream availability and ticket sales. Play-In, First, Second,…
Finally, after several scrubbed launch attempts stretching over a week, a Black Brant 12 rocket lifted off Sunday night from the NASA Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The rocket, carrying the KiNET-X payload, released vapor tracers into the night sky, to ‘explore energy transfer in space.’ Clouds over Bermuda were the issue during…
The Five Points Transportation Study, progress made in 2020 and work planned in 2021 will be detailed at two workshops for the public. The sessions are hosted by DelDOT and Sussex County. The hearings are held over Zoom. They will last about 60 minutes and include presentations and moderated questions and answers about projects and…
Independence Day weekend fireworks are on this year in Rehoboth Beach. City officials Friday announced that the fireworks display will proceed as scheduled Saturday, July 3rd. Before and after the fireworks, The Funsters will perform at the Bandstand at 8:00 p.m. and again after the 9:30 p.m. fireworks show is completed. “We’re really excited that…
Delaware cities and towns, boards of education, commissions and other public bodies would have the option of conducting their meetings virtually beyond the COVID-19 State of Emergency, under a bill approved in the State Senate. Rules would also be established to ensure that online meetings are in compliance with the Delaware Freedom of Information Act,…
Two days after Delaware’s School Board Elections, the State Senate has passed legislation that would require candidates for Boards of Education to undergo background checks that are currently required of Delaware educators. Candidates who have been convicted of crimes against children could be disqualified. The bill (SB 78) also would require suspension of a sitting…
Sussex Tech High School is getting a new principal. Dr. Matthew Donovan has been hired by the Sussex Vocational Technical School District and will start as principal July 1st. Donovan is currently principal of Middletown High School and has previous experience in the Caesar Rodney School District and the Indian River School District. The current…
A special youth and training wage, 50-cents lower than Delaware’s minimum wage, would discontinue under a bill that has passed in the state House of Representatives. The program was negotiated as part of a last-minute agreement in 2018 to get the bond bill and grants-in-aid bill passed. “The youth and training wage discriminates against people…