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Half of Delaware’s prison inmates will have access to a COVID-19 vaccination within the next week. Inmates who are over 60 years old have been prioritized so far, according to the Department of Correction. About 18 percent of the older inmate population declined to get the shot. The number of inmates with active infection is…
A 20-year-old Milford woman remains in the hospital in critical condition after being shot while she was driving. Delaware State Police say she was traveling westbound on Milford-Harrington Highway (Route 14) Wednesday afternoon, when a dark SUV crossed the double-yellow line and pulled up alongside her vehicle. Shots came from the passing vehicle and the…
All Marylanders who are 16 or older can now pre-register for an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccination at a mass vaccination site. Also, as of Friday, the site serving the Eastern Shore at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury will dedicate a walk-up line for eligible people to receive the vaccine without…
Mopeds are being swiped in the Rehoboth Beach area. Delaware State Police said Thursday that troopers began getting more reports of moped thefts along the Coastal Highway corridor in mid-March. As more riders hope to enjoy the warmer weather, police said owners and operators should always shut off a moped and remove the ignition key,…
Two gun-related bills have passed in the Delaware State Senate, but opponents and critics Thursday continued to question their constitutionality. They have also spoken out about the process that led to their passage. One bill would a permit and training to purchase a handgun. The other would outlaw sale of large-capacity magazines capable of holding…
Three people have died in a apartment home fire in Cambridge. Two other people were also injured in the blaze early Thursday in the 400-block of High Street. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the Cambridge Rescue Fire Company responded to the structure fire at about 12:22 a.m. after a neighbor called 911.…
Leaders of the Maryland General Assembly and Governor Larry Hogan announced a bipartisan budget agreement Wednesday for spending of $3.9-billion coming to the state from the American Rescue Plan. Priorities include shoring up Maryland’s unemployment insurance system, expanding broadband, helping schools reopen and putting Marylanders to work on transportation improvements and other infrastructure projects. “I…
Congressman Andy Harris, MD, helped to get Marylanders vaccinated for coronavirus Wednesday Harris, R-Md. 1st, joined the team Wednesday at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, the location for the Eastern Shore’s mass vaccination clinic. “It was great to join the hard-working and dedicated staff administering COVID vaccines at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center…
A member of President Biden’s cabinet paid a visit to Laurel Elementary School Wednesday. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited classrooms and took part in a panel discussion about the challenges of staying open and reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del. said discussion focused upon implementation of the American Rescue…
A shooting in Milford at Brightway Commons is under investigation. Milford Police say several suspects were involved in a shooting at 12:43 a.m. Wednesday. The victim was being treated at Bayhealth Sussex Campus for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Milford Police at…
Details are scarce about a shooting in the Milford-Harrington area that left a person in critical condition. Delaware State Police say troopers responded to Route 14 in the area of Sandbox Road Wednesday afternoon, and found a single shooting victim. The incident and investigation closed Milford-Harrington Highway for about four hours. Anyone with information about…
Update: The Delaware State Senate is scheduled to take action today on bills that would require a permit to purchase a handgun and limit high-capacity magazines.The measures were debated during a virtual meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday.The day before, the sponsors Senate President pro tempore David Sokola and Majority Whip Elizabeth Tizzy Lockman…
The Delaware Judicial Emergency, which keeps jury trials on hold, has been extended until May 3rd. Chief Justice Collins Seitz Junior has also indicated that the courts are working toward the resumption of jury trials in June. To read the Judicial Emergency Extension, please CLICK HERE The Judicial Emergency has been extended 13 times since…
The Indian River School District is inviting interested candidates for two vacant positions on the Board of Education. The seats are in District 1. The terms would run through June 30th, 2022. Candidates must submit a candidate filing form and letter of interest by April 16th, 2021 at 4:00p.m. To access the form, please CLICK…
It’s Easter for Thousands… Mountaire Farms employees in Selbyville worked side-by-side with volunteers Tuesday to pack 3,000 meal boxes for families in the area. Non-profits, community groups and churches will handle the distribution. The meals-for-four include a Mountaire roaster, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas and carrots, corn and brownie mix. Mountaire began its Thanksgiving for…
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Turkey hunting season in Delaware is about to begin. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, the statewide one-day turkey hunt for young people ages 10-to-15 and for non-ambulatory disabled hunters who require a wheelchair is this Saturday, April 3rd. A four-week- turkey hunting season begins Saturday, April 10th. Turkey hunting hours are half-an-hour…
Maryland has entered phase 2B of its COVID-19 vaccination plan, which expands eligibility for the vaccine to anyone age 16 or older with underlying medical conditions that increase the risk of severe COVID-19 illness. Also now eligible to receive the shot are Marylanders 16 or older with disabilities who receive SSI or SSDI benefits, Maryland…
All Delawareans ages 16 or older will become eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine Tuesday April 6th, according to Governor John Carney and the Division of Public Health. Shots will be available at pharmacies, community vaccination sites and mass vaccination events. The state waiting list will be accessible Tuesday April 6th at vaccinerequest.delaware.gov. Pharmacies can…
A man has been arrested in connection with a domestic stabbing-and-burglary incident on Kings Highway. Lewes Police said Tuesday that a 20-year-old woman was cut several times over the weekend by a known acquaintance. An investigation indicated that the suspect started to argue with the woman in a parking lot, and he chased her and…
The Firefly Music Festival has set late September for its return to the Woodlands at Dover International Speedway. The multi-day camping and music festival was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers shared the date on social media and on its website Monday. There are still many questions, including who the performers will…
The Biden Administration is looking to harness more offshore wind power, and Delaware’s senior Senator is supportive of Monday’s announcement. New leases, more funding and targeted goals for wind energy development are part of plan which the President’s team says will expand renewable energy and create thousands of jobs across the country. Senator Tom Carper,…
An Ellendale man has been arrested in connection with attempted thefts from vehicles at the Ingram Village community. According to Ellendale Police, the incidents occurred early last Friday morning. 21-year-old Mardis Powell was arrested Monday on a total of nine charges including attempted theft, criminal trespass, terroristic threatening, disorderly conduct and attempt to commit theft…
Food Bank of Delaware has celebrated 40 years serving people who are facing food insecurity. But especially this year, there is no rest. The Food Bank is already accepting registration for its upcoming mobile food pantries: next Monday April 5th at Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown (to register, please CLICK HERE), Wednesday April 7th at…