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UPDATED: Burn Bans in Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties; Wicomico County Extends Burning Ban
Somerset County In Somerset County, the Board of Commissioners have issued a burn ban effective immediately. The commissioners have a moratorium on all outdoor burning until further notice. The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources including campfires, bonfires, fireworks, leaf, brush, grass, and trash burning as well as other similar methods of open incineration.…
Read MoreCity of Milford Strengthens Emergency Communications – RAVE Technologies
The City of Milford is implementing a new emergency communication system from RAVE technologies. This is to prioritize resident safety and will allow the City to directly reach residents with critical information during emergencies – including power outages, flooding or other threats. This system will help to keep everyone informed during emergencies. Look for an…
Read More2 Virtual Public Meetings Wednesday on DE’s EV Infrastructure Plan
DelDOT and DNREC will hold two virtual public meetings on Wednesday on the First State’s EV Infrastructure Plan. The first meeting is at 4pm – and the second at 6pm. Each Zoom session presentation will be identical and followed by a question and answer period. The presentation will include Delaware’s transition to an electric transportation…
Read MoreDSP Announce the Retirement of Colonel Melissa A. Zebley
Delaware State Police Superintendent, Col. Melissa Zebley will retire on November 1st. She has served over 32 years – starting as a participant in the State Police Explorer Program. She completed the 61st Delaware State Police Academy Recruit Class and joined the DSP on July 16, 1992 – beginning at Troop 6 in Wilmington. In…
Read MoreIRSD School Choice Application Period in DE Opens Mon, November 4
The 2025-2026 school choice application period will open on Monday, November 4th through January 8th. All Indian River School District school choice applications must be submitted online – and the system offers options for both English and Spanish. Additional information from IRSD: All Indian River School District school choice applications must be submitted online at schoolchoicede.org. …
Read MoreDE Plover Population Sees Slight Decline, but Higher Nesting Success
The piping plover season has ended in Delaware and DNREC officials say this year there was a decrease in adult pair numbers – but increased nesting success. The piping plover is a federally-listed threatened species and an Delaware state-listed endangered species. Until this year, pair counts in the First State had steadily increased since 2016…
Read MoreU.S. Attorney Announces 2024 District Election Officer for District of Delaware
The US Attorney for the District of Delaware, David Weiss, has announced that Assistant US Attorney Shamoor Anis has been appointed as the 2024 District Officer for the District of Delaware for the General Election on November 5th General Election. Anis will be responsible for overseeing the District’s handling of election day complaints of voting…
Read MoreMilton Man Charged with Home Improvement Fraud
After multiple investigations into home improvement fraud, Delaware State Police have arrested 46 year old Christopher Russell of Milton. The investigation began in March of this year as Financial Crimes Detectives from Troops 3 and 4 began investigating Russell of Great Outdoors Sunrooms and Shade Solutions. Police learned Russell signed contracts with five victims in…
Read MoreFirst State Military Academy Named Naval Honor School – 7 Years in a Row
Honors for the First State Military Academy in Clayton. The school’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program has been designated a Naval Honor School – for the 7th year in a row. The school’s MCJROTC program was in the top 20% of the 62 other programs in Region 1 (Schools from the Mid-Atlantic…
Read MoreWorcester County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Ongoing Scam
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents of an ongoing scam where a caller pretends to be a Commander from the Sheriff’s office – using the name of a real deputy – and demands money for missed jury duty or an arrest warrant. Neither the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office nor ANY law enforcement agency…
Read MoreMDOT to Meet with Caroline, Talbot & Dorchester County Tuesday on Draft Consolidated Transportation Program for FY 2025-2030
Representatives from the Maryland Department of Transportation will meet with officials from Caroline, Talbot and Dorchester Counties on Tuesday, October 22 to discuss the Draft Consolidated Transportation Program for FY 2025-2030. This will detail an $18.9-billion, 6-year capital budget investment in the state’s transportation network – and each counties’ transportation priorities. The Caroline County meeting…
Read MoreLewes Man Charged with Felony Drug Offenses
Delaware State Police were called to the Wawa at Dartmouth Drive on Thursday for an unconscious man in a Nissan Rogue in the parking lot. Police spotted the man slumped over the steering wheel and contacted him. When he awoke he appeared confused but did not require medical attention. After exiting the Rogue, the man,…
Read MoreNational ‘Move Over Day’ October 19th; AAA Urges Drivers to ‘Slow Down, Move Over’
National Move Over Day is designated for today, Saturday, October 19th, and AAA is urging drivers to slow down and ‘move over,’ when approaching first responders, emergency roadside workers and disabled motorists at the roadside. While it’s important to keep this in mind at all times, you especially should be alert as the days grow…
Read MoreBethany Beach Woman Arrested After Kicking Police Chief at Council Meeting
A Bethany Beach woman has been arrested after she kicked Chief of Police Patrick Foley as he was leaving the Town Council meeting Friday afternoon. Police were at the meeting for a promotional ceremony and arrested 66 year old Lisa Bilder immediately after the assault, which was recorded by the Town Meeting Room camera. Bilder…
Read MoreTRAFFIC ALERT: Two New All Way Stops in Milton
If you drive in Milton – there are two new All Way Stops that have been put into service. One is at the intersection of Chestnut and Wharton Streets – the other at Federal and Wharton Streets. The All Way Stops were placed Friday morning.
Read MoreDSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday West of Lewes
Delaware Solid Waste will hold a household hazardous waste and electronic goods collection Saturday from 8am to 2pm at Love Creek Elementary on Route 24 in Lewes. There will also be document shredding – you can bring 2 boxes per person. This is the last DSWA collection event downstate this year and it will happen…
Read MoreGov. Moore Announces $60.5-million in Federal Funding to Support Victim Services in Maryland
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced an investment of $60.5-million in federal and state funds to support victim services in Maryland. This funding ensures that every Marylander has access to the resources they need to heal and seek justice. The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy has implemented a fully competitive and open Victims…
Read MoreExpungement Fair – Tuesday Afternoon in Milford – Must Pre-Register
Delaware State Senator Darius Brown will hold a series of expungement fairs this fall – with the first in Milford on Tuesday from 4 to 6pm. These fairs will provide free one-on-one legal counseling services on a first-come first-served basis – however you MUST pre-register. Justice-involved Delawareans will have a direct opportunity for a second…
Read MoreDE Unemployment Remains Steady
Delaware’s unemployment rate remained the same from August to September – at 4.2% while the national rate dropped from 4.2% to 4.1%. In Sussex County unemployment fell from 4% in August to 3.1% in September – which is still lower than 3.7% a year ago. The unemployment rates for all three Delaware counties were lower…
Read MoreOvernight Crossroad Pipe Replacement to Begin Monday on MD 328 in Caroline County
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) will replace crossroad pipes under MD 328 (New Bridge Road) at two locations between Willow Pond and Saulsbury roads in Caroline County beginning October 20. All work will be completed by mid-November, weather permitting. Motorists should be alert for a single-lane flagging operation during work hours,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Images Released, DSP Requests Public’s Assistance in Identifying Suspects in 2023 Laurel Homicide
UPDATED 10/17/24: The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is asking for your help in identifying suspects in a homicide that occurred in Laurel last year. On October 29th, 2023, at approximately 2:47 p.m., Laurel Police Department and Delaware State Troopers responded to a reported shooting on the 500 block of West 7th Street in the…
Read MoreMD Attorney General’s Office Warns Consumers of Fraudulent Charities and Scams While Donating to Hurricane Relief
As states in the Southeast face recovery from the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many of you want to help by donating. Unfortunately, scammers often exploit disasters by setting up fake charities to take advantage of people’s goodwill. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is warning you to be cautious of the fraudulent charities and…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Health Issues Consumer Advisory for Enoki Mushrooms
The Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers not to eat enoki mushrooms produced by Enoki King Mushroom Farm of Ventura, CA, because of potential contamination with Listeria bacteria. Samples collected and tested by the Maryland Department of Health in early October were positive for the Listeria bacteria. The Department is working with the U.S. Food…
Read MoreMDOT State Highway Administration to Resurface Six Miles of MD 405 in Queen Anne’s County
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will resurface six miles of MD 405 (Price Station Road) between US 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) and MD 304 (Ruthsburg Road)–in Queen Anne’s County beginning October 21st. All work should be completed by mid-December, weather permitting. Work includes milling, patching, paving and striping. Motorists should be…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest Made After Wrong-Way Fatal Crash on Route 13 Near Seaford
UPDATED 10/17/24: Delaware State Police have arrested 24-year-old Luis Lucas-Mendez of Georgetown for vehicular homicide, DUI, and related charges following a fatal crash earlier this month that left two people dead. The crash occurred on October 6th on Sussex Highway near Cannon Road, involving a 2016 Nissan Rogue and a 2005 Honda Pilot. The Rogue, driven by a…
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