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President Joe Biden has approved a “major disaster” declaration for Dorchester, Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties in connection with damaged caused by Tropical Storm Isaias last summer. The Declaration makes federal funding available to state and eligible local governments and certain private non-profit organizations on a cost-sharing basis. “This is great news for the State…
An inmate at Delaware’s largest prison has died following an overdose. According to the Department of Correction, 35-year-old Travis Jones and another 35-year-old male inmate were found unresponsive in their housing unit at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center Monday. Correctional officers and medical staff administered CPR and Naloxone. Jones died in a hospital Wednesday. The…
Delaware State Police continue to investigate a recent bank robbery in the Rehoboth Beach area. Surveillance photos of a suspect were released Thursday in the January 19th armed robbery at PNC, 19745 Sea Air Avenue. At about 3:17 p.m. that day, a male suspect came into the bank, showed a gun and ordered everyone into…
Governor John Carney has issued his 6th modification of his COVID-19 Omnibus State of Emergency Declaration which expands permitted crowd sizes late next week and allows youth and amateur sports tournaments to proceed with a plan approved by the Division of Public Health. Effective Friday February 12th at 8:00 a.m., restaurants, retail locations, gyms, houses…
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan spent much of his virtual State of the State Address Wednesday night focusing upon the COVID-19 pandemic as he urged the General Assembly to pass his proposed $1-billion relief package. In his seventh address, Hogan also stressed the importance of getting students back into classrooms, making continued investments into education and…
Worcester County Economic Development has named a specialist in Business Development and Retention. Commissioners have chosen Michele Burke to lead the effort to attract, retain and expand business. She will act as primary liaison with area chambers of commerce, the Maryland Department of Commerce, Small Business Development Center and the Small Business Association. Burke will…
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a homicide last Friday night in Salisbury. Maryland State Police said 28-year-old Levonte Javar Martin of Crisfield is charged with first-degree murder and second-degree murder in connection with the death of 26-year-old Devonta Fagans of Salisbury. Fagans was found shot at an apartment complex on Emory Court,…
Governor Larry Hogan is delivering his State of the State Address virtually, Wednesday February 3rd at 7:00 p.m. It is available on: YouTube Facebook
The Principal of Howard T. Ennis School since 2009 has passed away, according to the Indian River School District. Kristina Perfetti died Tuesday, February 2nd. “We are heartbroken by the passing of Kris Perfetti,” IRSD Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens said. “Words cannot describe the profound impact she had on the Howard T. Ennis community. Under…
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his guilty plea to armed robbery and an admitted violation of probation. According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, 42-year-old Christopher Baumann robbed a branch of Hebron Savings Bank on Riverside Drive a year ago. Prosecutors said he handed a demand note…
A house fire in Cambridge sent five people to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries Tuesday. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire on Academy Street started just after noon Tuesday in the two-story home. The occupants were released after hospital treatment and were being assisted by the American Red Cross.…
No Delawarean should be forced to take the Coronavirus vaccine, according to one statelawmaker. According to State Senator David Lawson, R- Marydel, Delaware Code grants the Governor authorization to mandate that citizens receive an inoculation while a public health State of Emergency is in place. Lawson has introduced a bill that would, he said, preserve…
Worcester County has obtained nine hands-free mechanical CPR devices, which will be distributed among nine volunteer fire companies. One local fire company that bought a LUCAS hands-free device will also be reimbursed for the cost. Worcester County utilized $168,000 in CARES Act funding to purchase the devices, which minimize a first responder’s risk to communicable…
Maryland legislative leaders have announced a pilot project to include racial impact statements as part of legislative analysis for the General Assembly. The Department of Legislative Services will be working with Bowie State and the University of Baltimore Schaefer Center to compile data regarding racial impact of major criminal justice reform legislation. Members of the…
The Rehoboth Beach boardwalk property that was recently vacated by Dolle’s Candyland has been purchased by Grotto Pizza. The pizza chain’s plans for the site have not been fully developed. The Cape Gazette reports that Grotto Pizza plans to relocate one restaurant that it already operates into the boardwalk corner property. Dolle’s plans to open…
Milford Police are investigating reports of gunfire following a large fight at a vacant commercial building along Route 14. At about 1:19 a.m. Saturday, arriving officers encountered a dispersing crowd. Investigators learned that several people had exchanged gunfire near the intersection of Route 14 and Route 113. It’s not known if anyone was injured. A…
A man has been arrested on drug-related charges following a traffic stop conducted by Seaford Police. According to police, an Acura was stopped when a check of the license plate indicated it belonged to a Buick. The driver parked the vehicle and started to walk away, but was detained by an officer. Police said a…
A fire Sunday caused heavy damage to a storage building in Harrington. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, members of Harrington Fire Company responded to the 200-block of Fernwood Drive near Jackson Ditch Road Sunday afternoon. The fire started inside the building, and damage is estimated at $150,000. The cause of the fire…
A Georgetown man is facing charges in connection with two separate incidents. Delaware State Police said Thursday that a police investigation determined that 30-year-old Tyler Melvin went to a home on Sussex Pines Road to retrieve belongings and got into an argument with his 66-year-old former roommate, struck that person and took that person’s golden…
An investigation into suspected heroin distribution and activity involving illegal weapons at a home has led to a man’s arrest. Delaware State Police said troopers took part with Harrington Police and Animal Control in execution of a search warrant at a home on Hanley Street. The search turned up a Glock handgun with a laser…
A crash in the Millsboro area has left a man in the hospital. According to Delaware State Police, a northbound SUV on DuPont Boulevard traveled off the roadway near East Piney Grove Road Wednesday night. The vehicle spun around into the median and traveled into the southbound lanes, then overturned several times as it crossed…
Maryland families in school districts that do not fully reopen for in-person learning by the start of the 2021-22 school year could obtain grants, equal to the per-student share that comes from the state. Such grants could be applied to the cost of attending a private or parochial school. The ‘real money for real education…
A 30-year veteran of Delaware State Police will become the new Rehoboth Beach Patrol Captain. The city Thursday announced the hiring of Jeffrey Giles. Giles had previous experience with the Beach Patrol, including as a lieutenant, before he was with State Police. With State Police, his responsibilities including supervision of the Maritime and Scuba units.…