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Governor Carney Signs Package of Bills That Eliminates Fees or Fee Debt with Delaware’s Criminal Legal System
Governor John Carney has signed into law three bills that continue Delaware鈥檚 work in relieving financial burdens placed on people with justice-involvement. Senate Bills 282, 283, and 284, which were introduced by Senator Darius Brown and unanimously passed in the Delaware Senate and House, each eliminate fees or fee debt connected with Delaware鈥檚 criminal legal…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Investments to Enhance Energy Efficiency and Reduce Operating Expenses in Public Schools
Significant new investments through the Maryland Energy Administration are designed to foster energy savings, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote the adoption of renewable energy technologies. The agency will direct $24 million to 31 projects in 13 different school districts to implement large-scale electrification and solar projects. Governor Wes Moore, who announced the news of…
Read MoreOfficials to Announce Next Step In Future of Civil Air Terminal in Dover
聽 DelDOT officials along with state and local leaders will be at the Civil Air Terminal in Dover tomorrow–for the ceremonial signing of the newly negotiated Joint Use Agreement that authorizes the use of Dover Air Force Base鈥檚 flying facilities by DelDOT for approved civilian/commercial flight operations. The coordination and collaboration among Senator Carper鈥檚 office,…
Read MoreWicomico Schools to Hold Open Houses Ahead of 2024-2025 School Year
As kids get ready to head back to school, Wicomico schools will hold open houses on Aug. 27th at secondary schools and Aug. 28th at elementary schools in preparation for the opening of the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, September 3rd for most students. You’ll find the list of scheduled Open Houses and locations below.…
Read MoreInvestigation Underway Following Overnight Burglary at Dover Area Business
Dover police are investigating a burglary that occurred at Dragonland Smoke Shop overnight–this morning. The investigation began at 2:13 a.m. overnight this morning, when Officers were dispatched to the business for the report of a glass break alarm. Officers responded and found that the front glass doors of the business were broken. According to police,…
Read MoreSenator Coons, Cornyn & Colleagues Introduce Bill to Combat Fentanyl-laced Pill Production
Delaware US Senator Chris Coons is one of a bipartisan group of Senators who have introduced the “Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act” which would make it easier to combat and track illicit fentanyl manufacturing. This measure would require the serialization of pill presses helping law enforcement to better detect, trace and prosecute the cartels who…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Meets Tuesday
/ UPDATED – 08/13/24 – The Sussex County Council paid tribute to retiree Bobby Schoonover. He is the Manager of Logistics at Sussex County EMS and has been employed by the County for over 20 years. He told the County that during his time with EMS calls have increased 175%. Since 2004 there are now…
Read MoreUPDATED: OCPD Investigating Deadly E-Cycle Crash; GoFundMe Set Up to Help with Final Expenses
UPDATED – 08/13/24 – A GoFundMe page has been started to help the family with final expenses – https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-mike-after-stephanies-tragic-accident ================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 08/12/24 – Ocean City Police are investigating an e-cycle collision with a car that occurred around 2pm Sunday in the area of 14th Street and St Louis Avenue. Police say 34 year…
Read MoreGovernor Signs 7 Bills Addressing Delaware’s Housing Crisis
Delaware Governor John Carney, visiting the Lewes Public Library last Friday, signed a package of legislation that promises to promote affordable housing and homeownership throughout the state. The legislative package聽includes:聽Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 22,聽Senate Bill 25,聽Senate Bill 244,聽Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 245,聽Senate Bill 246,聽Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 247, and聽Senate…
Read MoreSussex County Tax Bills – In the Mail!
Your Sussex County tax bills for FY 2025 are beginning to go out in the mail! The County looks to collect an estimated $202-million in tax revenue, which will fund a variety of local public service. Property owners without mortgage escrow accounts will be sent paper copies. Bills can be viewed online. Tax payments are…
Read MoreDNREC Mosquito Spraying Monday Evening in Sussex County
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on聽Monday, August 12, 2024: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox)聽with a聽truck-mounted sprayer聽to control adult mosquitoes聽in the following areas: In and near Delmar, Seaford, Lincoln, and Milford. Near Frankford, Millsboro, Laurel, Bethel, and Ellendale. For notification purposes, spraying will be done…
Read More4 Injured in Early Morning Crash East of Bridgeville
Four people were injured after a crash just after 7:30 Monday morning at the intersection of Redden Road and Chaplains Chapel Road. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a Toyota was westbound on Redden Road when a Kia that was northbound on Chaplains Chapel Road failed to stop at the stop sign…
Read MoreMD Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Over $8 Million in Community Development Block Grant Awards
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has announced awards of more than $8.4-million through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for Fiscal Year 2025. The grants from the CDBG State Program will support 14 projects in 12 counties, including the creation of affordable housing, improvements to infrastructure and community facilities, and…
Read MoreMilford PD Arrest Two Elkton, MD Men for Burglary
Two Elkton men have been arrested by Milford Police after a traffic stop Friday around 3am. Police on patrol spotted a car with no lights on traveling through the parking lot at the Cypress Hall Development on Geyer Avenue. They conducted a traffic stop and spotted burglar tools and construction materials in the back seat.…
Read MoreGreenwood PD National Night Out Tuesday, Aug 13
The Greenwood police Department will hold its National Night Out on Tuesday, August 13th. The Night Out will be at the Greenwood Fire Department from 6 to 8pm. There will be lots of giveaways, food and more.
Read MoreMD State Fire Marshal Rules Fire at Wicomico Middle School Accidental
Salisbury Fire officials were called to Wicomico Middle School early Saturday morning for an automatic fire alarm. Officials say there was a smoke alarm that was activated and a sprinkler system which activated as well. State Fire Marshal investigation found the fire was accidental and began in a janitorial closet after the spontaneous combustion of…
Read MoreOpen Houses Set for Indian River School District
There will be a series of open houses this month and in September for the Indian River School District. These open houses will allow students and parents to meet teachers and staff, view class lists and tour school buildings. The school year begins on Tuesday, September 3rd for students in grades K, 6 and 9…
Read MoreUPDATED: MSP Investigating Reported Shooting in the Sharptown Area
UPDATED – 08/12/24 – Just before 2am Sunday, Seaford Police were called to the Meadowbridge Apartments for a juvenile with glass in her back.聽 Preliminary investigation revealed that the juvenile, who was a passenger in a vehicle near Cherry Beach Park in Sharptown, MD, had been injured when the vehicle was struck by gunfire. The…
Read MoreLaurel Police Investigating Shooting Incident at Hollybrook Apartments
Laurel Police are investigating a report of shots fired at the Hollybrook Apartments on Sunday. Police say they have found no casualties, but they can confirm that multiple shots were fired by an unknown person at another unknown person. Delaware State Police are assisting. Police ask anyone with information to contact Laurel Police at 302-875-2244…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bidens Return for More Beach Time; And They’re Gone
UPDATED – 08/12/24 – The Bidens are scheduled to return to the White House this morning. The President and First Lady and the rest of the entourage arrived at the Gordons Pond parking lot around 8:45 this morning. White House Press poolers say he was too far from them for questions and they exited the…
Read MoreGovernor Recognizes Rep. Schwartzkopf for His Years of Public Service
It was kept a secret, but Delaware Gov. John Carney also recognized Rep. Peter Schwartzkopf during The Starboard event for his public service, presenting him with this certificate last Friday. “One of the special things that governors get to do in our state is to present a special award to Delawareans who made an incredible…
Read MoreGovernor Signs Bill Making Orange Crush Delaware’s Cocktail
Delaware Gov. John Carney joined other officials and Dewey Beach visitors at The Starboard this past Friday morning to sign a bill making the Orange Crush the state’s official cocktail. Steve ‘Monty’ Montgomery of The Starboard is pictured here with Dewey Beach Police Chief Constance Speake, Gov. Carney and Mayor William ‘Bill’ Stevens. “One of…
Read MoreCAMP Rehoboth Honors Annual DDA Fellowship Winners
CAMP Rehoboth hosted a reception for the annual Delaware Division of the Arts (DDA) individual artist fellowship awards this past Thursday. This is the eighth year that CAMP Rehoboth has been selected as a venue for the DDA award winners, says Leslie Sinclair, a member of the CAMP Rehoboth visual arts team. This year is the 24th…
Read MoreTragic Week for Cyclists in Ocean City
E-Bike Rider Killed on Sunday… A 34-year-old Ocean City woman was killed just after 2 p.m. Sunday when she collided with an auto in downtown Ocean City. Ashley Miller, police spokeswoman, says the woman was riding a Class II e-bike in the southbound bicycle lane on Saint Louis Avenue, turning west on 14th Street. The…
Read MoreSeaford Police Investigating Dog Attack
Seaford Police were sent to check on the welfare of a woman who was screaming on North Hall Street. When police arrived, the victim left through the front door with a dog attacking her. The victim fell to the ground as the dog continued to attack her. An officer used his service weapon to dispatch…
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