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Seaford Police are investigating a string of thefts from vehicles. Vehicle owners are being advised to lock up and remove any valuables. Recently, police said vehicles have been targeted on Hickory Lane, Oak Street, Rodney Street, Shipley Street, Bradford Street and an area of Nylon Avenue just outside of Seaford Police jurisdiction.
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UPDATED 2:45pm – Delaware State Police have identified the victim as 18 year old Ayonna Gill-Black of Dover. ============================================================== An 18-year-old Dover woman has died of injuries suffered in a two-vehicle wreck in Kent County. According to Delaware State Police, she was the driver of a car that was stopped at a stop sign on…
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Police agencies in Delaware and Maryland are helping to ensure that teachers and students have what they need to get the school year off to a good start. The Delaware State Police Community Engagement Unit is accepting donations of school supplies, backpacks and hand sanitizer to be contributed to area schools. Contributions can be at…
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Sussex County property tax bills are going out for the 2023 fiscal year. According to county officials, more than 188,000 parcels are on the tax rolls, and the county would collect $183.4-million in tax revenue. Many property owners will receive bills in the mail, while mortgage lenders will receive them electronically. The county also bills…
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On day 4 of the White Marlin Open in Ocean City, there are finally marlin that qualify for prize money. A 511-pound Blue Marlin taken by a Maryland fisherman fishing out of Fenwick Island is the first and so far only qualifier in the blue marlin division, and would be worth $960-thousand. A Texas angler…
Read MoreA Houston, Texas woman faces prostitution-related charges following her arrest in Ocean City, as police conducted a human trafficking operation in conjunction with the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team. According to Ocean City Police, ads were posted by females on various social media websites offering sex for money in the Ocean City area. Detectives arranged…
Read More352 boats went out to fish Thursday on the 4th day of The White Marlin Open. 292 boats were out Wednesday. The lead changed quickly in the category of Tuna Wednesday. A 247-and-a-half pound big eye tuna now tops the leaderboard in the tuna division, caught by Southern C’s of Ocean City. The tuna could…
Read MoreUpdate: Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness released a statement Thursday regarding a judge’s decision to uphold her subpoena for Medicaid information from DHSS: Judge Karsnitz released his decision in our court case with the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) regarding our requests to audit Medicaid spending. My office fought for nearly two…
Read MoreA public-private non-profit initiative has led to the creation of the Delaware Attorney General’s Abortion Legal Helpline. According to Attorney General Kathy Jennings, the helpline will offer free legal advice for anyone in search of guidance following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision that overturns Roe v. Wade and leaves abortion-related matters to the states.…
Read MoreThe Delaware Department of Education has begun a study into the state’s education funding system. The state has contracted with the American Institutes for Research to analyze current policy and to make recommendations for improvements. According to the Department, the focus will be on equity for all students. A final report is expected in late…
Read MoreThe Georgetown East Gateway Project has officially been opened as DelDOT officials, along with Senator Tom Carper, D-Del., members of Sussex County Council and others gathered this week to cut the ribbon. This project was two years from beginning to end – to realign the intersection of Route 9 and Sand Hill and Airport Roads…
Read MoreThe Delaware Forest Service has mobilized a team of 19 Delaware firefighters to join the effort to contain wildfires in northern California. Many of the fires have been caused by lightning and have spread due to hot, dry, windy weather. Delaware has trained more than 600 firefighters since 1996, and crews from the 1st State…
Read MoreMore electric vehicle charging stations are coming to Delaware roadways. DelDOT and the Department of Natural Resources plan to place 11 multi-vehicle fast-charging stations along major routes through part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law utilizing $18-million in federal funds. Targeted first will be the general areas of Rehoboth Beach on Route 1, Selbyville on Route…
Read MoreThe continuing recovery from school closings during the COVID-19 pandemic is reflected in the 2021-2022 Delaware Statewide Assessment that was released Tuesday. State Education Secretary Mark Holodick said the Department of Education has made educational opportunities a priority this summer, adding that “recovery doesn’t happen overnight.” In English language arts, 42-percent of students in grades…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Police are searching for a suspect in connection with the assault of a male juvenile in the area of Rehoboth Avenue and the Bandstand, Police said that Monday just before 10;00 p.m., the victim was attacked on the westbound sidewalk. The juvenile was knocked to the ground, and the suspect continued to punch…
Read MoreThe ACLU of Delaware is taking up the case of a Milton woman whose vanity license plate has been recalled by the Division of Motor Vehicles.The DMV apparently feels that “FCANCER” is offensive.Kari Lynn Overington has brought a lawsuit in Federal Court, contending that the decision is censorship and a violation of her First Amendment…
Read MoreDelaware and Choptank Electric Cooperatives have issued a Beat the Peak Alert for 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. today – Monday. Members are asked to postpone the use of large appliances – dish washer, washing machine, dryer and hot waste, to raise the thermostat by a few degrees, and to close the shades and curtains…
Read MoreThe Marvel Museum in Georgetown is caught up in a controversy over an infrastructure grant that was approved by Sussex County Council.The Georgetown Historical Society’s board of directors has released a statement detailing the background for the installation of a memorial to 100 Delawareans who supported or enlisted in Southern armies during the Civil War.…
Read More(photo is an archive photo of a previous presidential visit to Rehoboth Beach) President Biden’s time in Rehoboth Beach was short this weekend.Mr. Biden arrived at his North Shores home Sunday, after testing negative for COVID-19 on two consecutive days. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden was apparently already staying there.This morning (Monday), the president and…
Read More408 boats are registered to take part in the 49th annual White Marlin Open, which begins today in Ocean City.Each boat is permitted to fish on any three of the five fishing days through this Friday. Up to $8.6-million in prize money is up for grabs. An estimated 292 boats were out fishing Monday.In addition…
Read MoreFenwick Island voters will go to the polls Saturday. Three seats on town council are open, with five candidates competing.Incumbents Richard Benn and William Rymer hope to stay in office. Edward Bishop, Eric Espinosa and Kimberly Espinosa are also running for a two-year term. Vicki Carmean is not seeking re-election.The election is being held Saturday…
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