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A Millsboro woman is charged with felony theft for allegedly stealing from her employer. Delaware State Police said an internal theft investigation determined that more than $5,000 was missing from Uncle Willie’s on DuPont Boulevard. An investigation, according to police, determined that 29-year-old Danielle Serman had been voiding or refunding purchases and had been removing…
A crash in Kent County has claimed the life of a 39-year-old Felton woman. Delaware State Police said the woman was a passenger in a car that was going southbound on McGinnis Pond Road approaching a sharp curve in the roadway north of Lexington Mill Road Saturday night. The car traveled across the northbound lane…
A 46-year-old woman who is homeless has been injured in a fire at her makeshift shelter in West Ocean City. According to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, the woman was filling her kerosene heater Saturday morning at the location off Elm Street. She was taken to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital for treatment of burn…
It was a successful launch at NASA Wallops Flight Facility Saturday, as Northrop Grumman’s Antares vehicle, carrying the Cygnus Spacecraft, lifted off on its way to the International Space Station. The cargo of supplies and scientific-related material is expected to arrive at the International Space Station early Monday. The spacecraft is named after Katherine Johnson,…
A Dover woman is charged with her fifth offense DUI. Dover Police said officers responded to reports of a reckless driver in the area of South State Street and South DuPont Highway. According to police, 39-year-old Cassandra Sharp showed signs of impairment but refused to take field sobriety tests. Sharp was charged after a blood…
Governor John Carney has extended Delaware’s COVID-19 State of Emergency for a 12th time. Carney took the action Friday, as he has each month since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. It keeps in place modifications that have taken effect as well. The State of Emergency has the full force and effect of…
Governor John Carney has signed the seventh modification to the Omnibus COVID-19 Emergency Order, increasing some earlier limitations on indoor and outdoor crowds and allowing more people to take part in an exercise class. The action increases the limits on the size of gatherings for indoor events. Gatherings at businesses and other indoor places may…
Milford Police are investigating a shooting that left a male victim in a hospital. The gunfire was reported in the 400-block of North Street right before 8:30 Thursday night. One of several rounds that were fired in his direction struck the victim. He was in stable condition at Bayhealth Sussex. The investigation continues and anyone…
A rescue dog has found a home with the Mayor of Rehoboth Beach. According to Brandywine Valley SPCA, Mayor Stan Mills and his wife Marcia Maldeis have adopted Minnie. Minnie arrived at the Georgetown SPCA location through a partnership with an animal services organization in Louisiana. She is a 30-pound, mixed-breed dog believed to be…
An argument that got out of hand has resulted in criminal charges against a Seaford woman. According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to Woodland Drive for a report of shots fired early Thursday. An investigation determined that a woman fired a shotgun into the air near two other women who were in a vehicle…
Housing issues that face Marylanders are addressed in a package of legislation introduced in the House of Delegates Thursday. The measures look to create long-term funding for rental and legal assistance programs, strengthen protections for tenants and create transparency for tenants and landlords. “The COVID-19 pandemic has placed an incredible amount of strain on families…
The Maryland House Republican Caucus has introduced a package of bills designed to help businesses recover from the impact of the pandemic. “We are here today to highlight some pieces of legislation that will provide Maryland’s businesses with consistency, protection, and the tax relief they need to survive the COVID-19 pandemic”, House Minority Leader Nic…
The Cape May – Lewes Ferry will again allow foot passengers and bicyclists to travel starting this coming Monday. The ban was implemented due to COVID-19 metrics at the time. Bicyclists and foot passengers will be required to make a reservation and must arrive at least 45 minutes before departure. Also, the passenger salons on…
Recent heavy rainfall has resulted in a combined sewer overflow from the Snow Hill wastewater treatment plant of more than 500,000 gallons, according to Worcester County officials. The overflow event results from a combined sewer system that also collects stormwater. The Town of Snow Hill reported the CSO from its wastewater treatment plant to the…
Salisbury University plans to make most classes available on campus for the start of the fall semester. University officials said Wednesday that the SU community’s diligence and national efforts to combat the virus such as vaccines will likely make it possible to resume most activities. Some safety measures are still likely to remain in place…
Maryland health officials have confirmed a case of COVID-19 caused by the new P.1 Variant. The Maryland Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control determined that an adult older than 65 from the national capital region recently died after traveling internationally, and had what’s commonly called the Brazil variant. Contact tracing efforts are also…
A sewer break has caused wastewater to flow into the St. Jones River in Kent County. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, the ‘force main break’ occurred near the Kent County pumping station along its Puncheon Run line. DNREC and Kent County Public Works have responded to make repairs and assess the situation.…
Delaware’s Department of Correction could have saved tens of millions of dollars over seven years in prescription drug costs, according to a special report prepared by State Auditor Kathy McGuiness. The DOC has contracted with Correct RX since 2014 to provide prescription services in the prison system. McGuiness said her team examined the contract and…
Telemedicine has taken off during the pandemic. Why not tele-counseling? A Maryland legislative committee heard testimony on a bill ensure that alcohol and drug trainees can continue to provide telehealth services after the COVID-19 pandemic. The sponsor is State Senator Mary Beth Carozza (R- Eastern Shore). The Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists last year…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has listed her legislative priorities for the General Assembly session, several of which focus around firearms. Jennings supports a required permit to purchase a gun and a ban on what are known as assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Jennings would also like to see regulation of homemade gun kits. The…
Emergency legislation has been signed into law in Maryland that directs more than a billion dollars in tax relief and economic stimulus toward families that are struggling, small businesses, and Marylanders who have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Larry Hogan signed the RELIEF Act of 2021 Monday, several weeks after he introduced…
A Bridgevile man faces drug-related offenses and other charges following a traffic stop and a foot pursuit. According to Delaware State Police, detectives with the Governors Task Force initiated a traffic stop on Coverdale Road. Police said 49-year-old Calvin Allen kept driving, then stopped, left the vehicle and fled on foot. Also, police said Allen…
Delaware has spent about 69-percent of $927-million in CARES Act Funding, according to an update from State Auditor Kathy McGuiness. State agencies as of Friday had spent $638.56 million, or an average of about $11-million per week. At least three agencies have spent at least 95-percent of their allocated funds: the Department of Education, the…
A Kent County man is facing drugs-and-weapons related charges after being pulled over for going through a red light. Delaware State Police said the violation occurred Monday afternoon on Sorghum Mill Road west of South State Street. The smell of marijuana led to an investigation. According to police, a search of 22-year-old Samuel Schuman of…