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Delaware Releases Guidance on Generative Artificial Intelligence in Classroom
The Delaware Department of Education has developed guidance for districts and charter schools on generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom. The document is the result of an eight month-long collaborative effort with the state’s Council on Educational Technology and its Generative AI Subcommittee. The guidance outlines benefits of AI as well as its risks.…
Read MoreUPDATE: Arrest Made in the Case of a 6-Year-Old Boy Sexually Assaulted in Public Restroom in Ocean City, MD
UPDATE 08/07/24: Through a coordinated effort between Maryland and Virginia law enforcement agencies, an arrest has been made in the case of a sexual assault of a six-year old boy that happened in a public restroom at a hotel in Ocean City, Maryland on July 31st. On August 2, detectives with the Major Crimes Unit…
Read More2024 Delaware Primary Election Early Voting Sites Announced
The Delaware Department of Elections has announced the 2024 State Primary Election early voting sites and schedule. If you are a Delaware voter who is eligible to vote in Primary Elections, you may vote in person at any Early Voting Site in your county of residence during the 10-day Early Voting period prior to…
Read MoreWeather Impacts from Tropical Storm Debby Likely for Delmarva
 As Tropical Storm Debby makes its way north, we can expect impacts on Delmarva. In Talbot County, Maryland, 2-4 inches of rain are expected from today through Saturday morning with some instances of flash flooding from heavy rainfall. High winds on Friday morning through Saturday morning are in the forecast with sustained winds up…
Read MoreDelaware’s Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $700,000 in USDA Assistance to Delaware Farmers
Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester alongside U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons both announced over $693,500 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program to 15 Delaware farmers – six of whom are current producers and nine who are planning to start farms. The program aims to provide…
Read MoreScam Alert: Fraudulent Jewelry Sales in Pocomoke
 The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office wants you to know about a recent incident in Pocomoke, where an individual has been approaching people in the Walmart parking lot, attempting to sell what has been confirmed to be counterfeit gold jewelry. The individual claims that the jewelry, which is priced at just a few hundred dollars,…
Read MoreDover PD Cancel Green Alert for Missing Dover Man
Update 08/07/24–The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Green Alert for Joseph Carey. Carey has been located and is safe. Original Post: Dover Police have issued a Green Alert for 28 year old Joseph Carey of Dover. He was last seen in the area of Troop 5 around 11:20 Tuesday morning but has not been…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Pledges Support for Maryland Military and Veteran Caregivers Through Hidden Heroes Campaign
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has pledged support for over 150,000 military and veteran caregivers across the state by joining the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes Campaign. The campaign raises awareness about the issues military caregivers face; brings critical resources to our nation’s “hidden heroes” who care for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans;…
Read MoreThree Charged after Aggravated Menacing at Millsboro Wawa
Three people have been charged after an incident at the Millsboro Wawa early Sunday morning. Delaware State Police were called when a 20 year old returned to the Wawa with a firearm after a fight with an employee. Police spotted the suspect, identified as 20 year old John Willy of Millsboro and arrested him. They…
Read MoreTwo Arrested on Drug & Weapons Charges after Traffic Stop near Dover
Two men have been arrested after a traffic stop in Kent County. The vehicle they were in failed to signal as it approached Charles Polk Road near Dover – and a computer check showed that the driver, 21 year old Terrence Mears of Dover had a suspended driver’s license. The Kent County Governors Task Force…
Read MoreGov Moore Signs State of Preparedness Ahead of Arrival of Debby
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed a State of Preparedness declaration ahead of possible effects from the remnants from Hurricane Debby later this week. Possible effects could include heavy rain and winds, inland and tidal flooding. A State of Preparedness was established by executive order last November to enhance the state’s ability to respond swiftly…
Read MoreDNREC: Mosquito Spraying Downstate Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, August 06, 2024: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Georgetown, Seaford, Bridgeville, Greenwood, Harrington, and Milford Near Millsboro and Laurel. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in…
Read MoreBOEM Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for Offshore Wind Farm Project off Delmarva
On Friday, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) made available its final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed offshore wind farm project that will be visible from the beaches in southeast Sussex County. This large-scale project proposes to install up to 114 turbines, up to four offshore substation platforms, one meteorological tower, and…
Read MoreDelDOT Public Workshop Tuesday Afternoon on Route 54 /Hudson Road Traffic Roundabout
DelDOT is holding a public workshop this afternoon to get input on the proposed improvements at the intersection of Route 54 and Hudson Road east of Selbyville. DelDOT will provide updates on the project’s design and the construction schedule. The public workshop is from 4 to 7pm at the Selbyville Middle School on Bethany Road…
Read MoreUPDATED: Salisbury Police Conducting Death Investigation
UPDATED – 08/06/24 –Â Salisbury Police continue to investigation the death of an adult man who was pulled from the Wicomico River early Saturday morning. Police say foul play is not suspected. They are still waiting for autopsy results from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. =============================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 08/03/24 – Emergency personnel in…
Read MoreBarry Beauchamp the Appointed Replacement for Maryland District 38B
The Wicomico County Central Committee has announced the selection of Barry Beauchamp as the appointed replacement for Carl Anderton in District 38B. Beauchamp’s name will be forwarded to Governor Wes Moore for confirmation this week. Beauchamp is the owner and CEO of Beauchamp Brothers Construction and is a lifelong resident of Wicomico County. Additional information…
Read MoreUPDATED: Day 1 at 51st Annual White Marlin Open Underway
UPDATED – 9:25pm –Â It was a day for tuna at the White Marlin Open! That was all that was brought in to the scales at Harbor Island. However WMO Tournament coordinator Andy Motsko said there were white marlin release flags flying and at least two blue marlin that were not boated. A 178.5 pound…
Read MoreUPDATED: Georgetown PD Find Missing 13 Year Old Girl
UPDATED:Â UPDATE: last night at approximately 9:45pm Helen was located. Thank you all for your efforts in locating her. ================================== Georgetown Police are looking for a 13 year old runaway. Police say Helen Avila Cahuec was last seen Sunday around 8pm on North Race Street in the area of the Smart Laundromat. Helen is 5′…
Read MorePublic Meeting on Millsboro Bypass Project Wednesday
On Wednesday DelDOT will hold a public meeting to update community members on the Millsboro Bypass Project. DelDOT Civil Engineer George Pierce will talk about the status of the bypass project, about what’s coming up and he’ll also answer your questions. The meeting is Wednesday at Millsboro Town Center on Wilson Highway from 6:30 to…
Read MoreIRSD To Implement New Weapons Detection System for Some Home HS Sporting Events
A new weapons detection system will be implemented for certain high school athletic events for the new school year in the Indian River School District. This includes football and basketball games at Indian River and Sussex Central High Schools. This system will help staff identify firearms, knives and other weapons already prohibited and remove them…
Read MoreLaurel PD Attempt to Locate Suspect in July Vehicle Pursuit
Laurel Police continue to look for 23 year old Angieliah Whaley of Laurel in connection to a vehicle pursuit that occurred on July 6th of this year. Police attempted a traffic stop for a Jetta with a flagged registration. The driver failed to stop and led officers on a high=sped pursuit through residential streets in…
Read MoreTuesday is National Night Out
Tuesday is National Night Out and many police departments are celebrating with a chance to meet your local police and first responders and strengthen bonds between law enforcement and the communities they serve – and protect. Most National Night Out festivities include a variety of vehicles and apparatus along with food, games and entertainment. If…
Read MoreDSP Investigating NCCo Homicide & Officer-Involved Shooting
Delaware State Police were called to a Stanton home for a report of a man with a firearm at a nearby residence. Troopers – along with fire and EMS responded to to a home on Limestone Road for a report of a house fire – they found a 22 year old Wilmington woman with a…
Read MoreBoaters and Rehoboth Firefighters Rescue Dog in Tree over Canal
It’s an odd story with a happy ending. Tammy, Emily and George Hart were instrumental in rescuing this adorable dog found clinging to a tree over the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. The Harts were out boating around 11:20 a.m. this past Sunday and called for help. “My daughter, Emily,” Tammy writes, “has an interest in birds and…
Read More350+ Dedicated Cyclists “Bike to The Beach” During Heat Wave
Ambulances and paramedics responded to the Dewey Beach Lion’s Club this past Friday as Bike to the Beach riders started arriving in the smothering heat around 3 p.m. Ambulances from Georgetown and Lewes came to assist Rehoboth Beach EMS and several Sussex County medics after multiple riders arrived suffering heat-related medical troubles. Glenn Marshall, Sussex County EMS…
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