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Man Found Dead in O.C. Condo Pool
A man was found floating face-down in a condo pool just before 11 a.m. this past Sunday on the ocean side of 90th Street. Attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Ashley Miller, police spokeswoman, says the 58-year-old man comes from Towson, Maryland. “During the investigation,” she adds,…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Deadly Motorcycle Crash Near Frederica
UPDATED – 07/29/24 – The Delaware State Police have identified 36 year old Jerome Crump of Felton as the man who died in the fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Saturday in Frederica. ========================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 07/28/24 – A crash Saturday afternoon just after 2:30 has left a Felton man dead. Delaware State Police…
Read MoreUS Wind Secures Final Environmental Impact Statement on Federal Permit Application
Maryland’s offshore wind project is another step closer to reality. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Notice of Availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement on US Wind’s Construction and Operations Plan will be published in the Federal Register on Friday, August 2nd. US Wind CEO Jeff Grybowski released a statement saying that they are…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets Tuesday at 1pm
UPDATED – 2:30pm – The final Conditional Use No. 2515 on behalf of Renewable Redevelopment, LLC is for an electrical substation and utility lines to be located off Iron Branch Road in the area of the Indian River Power Plant. Caesar Rodney Institute this afternoon said, “Offshore wind developer US Wind has been quietly, and…
Read MoreOnly 12 Days Until Rehoboth Beach Election Day!
The city’s four commissioner candidates are in the final stretch of campaign season. Jan Konesey and Carole Ellison hosted a meet-and-greet for Mark Saunders and Craig Thier at the Konesey residence in the Pines this past Saturday. Howard Menaker was the emcee. Comm. Patrick Gossett attended along with former Comm. Tim Bennett. Topics discussed included the loss of Deauville,…
Read MoreThe Rehoboth Beach Patrol Needs Your Help!
The Rehoboth Beach Patrol is proud to announce sponsorship opportunities for the 2024 RBP USLA National Lifeguard Championship Team. The 2024 United States Lifesaving Association National Lifeguard Championships are being held in South Padre Island, Texas from August 6 to 9. The Rehoboth Beach Patrol will be sending 13 guards to represent the City of…
Read MoreAfter Record-Low 2023 Staffing, O.C.B.P. Bounces Back This Summer
Last summer the Ocean City Beach Patrol had the fewest number of stands ever on the beach in its history. OCBP Capt. Butch Arbin says the problem had been that the town’s pay was not competitive enough which led to a lifeguard shortage. During “Labor Day weekend last year we had 34 stands on the…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested after Shooting in Dover
A shooting incident early Saturday morning led to the arrest of a Dover man. Delaware State Police were called to North Bay Drive in Dover just before 7:30am. They learned that two construction workers were driving Kitts Hummock Road when they stopped to assist a man they thought needed help. While talking to the man,…
Read MoreEaston Airport Marks a Milestone on Saturday
The Easton Airport marked a milestone Saturday – with it’s 1-millionth operation recorded by the Airport’s Air Traffic Control Tower as a plane piloted by Preston Hull and Flight Instructor Nyck Shirkey departed on Runway 22. The Air Traffic Control Tower at Easton Airport began operations on November 14th of 2007.
Read MoreCrash East of Georgetown Leaves Man in Critical Condition
Georgetown Police are investigating a crash in the parking lot at Sussex Academy on Airport Road Friday night just before 9pm. Police say a 23 year old man was driving an Infinity, entered the parking lot and drove to the back of the school – then accelerated and struck a concrete barrier causing the vehicle…
Read MoreUPDATED: Indian Meadows Fire Leaves Couple Homeless – GoFundMe Set Up to Help
UPDATED – 07/27/24 – George and Karyl Koch have lost everything after fire destroyed their Indian Meadows home in June. A fundraiser will be held at JD Shuckers at Peddlers Village on Route 24 on Wednesday, August 7th. The restaurant will give 10% of their total sales to the Koch Family. The restaurant opens at…
Read MoreUPDATE: MD Natural Resources Police Recover Body of Missing Man from Tangier Sound near Deal Island
UPDATED – 07/26/24 – Maryland Natural Resources Police say the body of a missing man was recovered Thursday afternoon from Tangier Sound near Deal Island. He was identified as 58 year old Ted Briddelle of Princess Anne, who was reported to have fallen overboard from a commercial crabbing vessel on Tuesday. His body was found…
Read MoreDSU & EHRI, Inc. Partnership Launches Geriatric Education Initiative
Delaware State University has partnered with Education, Health and Research International, Inc.(ERHI), in connection with the award of a five-year $5 million grant to support an education initiative to increase the expertise capability of the geriatric healthcare workforce in rural Kent and Sussex counties in the First State. Through this grant, a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement…
Read MoreGov Carney Signs 2 Agriculture Bills
Governor John Carney has signed House Bill 87, which establishes the Delaware Agricultural Production Assistance Program. The Program will provide a subsidy of up to 30% of the premium for eligible producers’ multi-peril crop insurance premium, or whole farm revenue protection premium up to a maximum of $10.00 per acre. The subsidy would be directly…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gov Carney Signs HS 2 for HB 125 to Expand Access to Free School Meals
UPDATED – 07/26/24 – Last week Governor John Carney signed House Substitute 2 for House Bill 125 which expands access to free breakfast and lunch to students who would receive a reduced-price meal under the federal School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program. About 2500 students statewide will now receive breakfast and lunch free…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired at a Lincoln Home
Delaware State Police were called to a home on Cedar Creek Road in Lincoln just after 10:30 Thursday night for a report of shots fired. Police learned that an unknown suspect fired several shots that struck an occupied home. Three adults were in the home at the time of the shooting – there were no…
Read MoreEllendale Man Charged with Attempted Murder after Stabbing
Two from Ellendale have been arrested on charges of attempted murder after a stabbing on Thursday that left a 12 year old in critical condition. Delaware State Police were called to Bayhealth Sussex Campus just before 11 Thursday morning for a possible stabbing. They learned a 12 year old was brought to the hospital by…
Read MoreFirst Detection of West Nile Virus Found in DE Sentinel Chickens
The first detections of West Nile Virus have been found in sentinel chickens in all three counties in Delaware. DNREC officials say the initial occurrence was found in 8 sentinel chickens sampled on July 22 by the Mosquito Control Section – tests showed positive for West Nile Virus by the DPH Lab on July 24th…
Read MoreUPDATE: Body-Worn Camera Footage Released; Independent Investigations Division Identify Those Involved in Fatal Police Pursuit in Talbot County   Â
UPDATED 09/04/24: The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today released the body-worn camera footage here from the fatal officer-involved vehicle pursuit that occurred on July 22nd in Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. The decedent was previously identified as 18-year-old Yemaya Wilson. The IID will generally release body-worn camera and dashboard camera…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest in Deadly Ellendale Shooting Incident Sunday, June 9th
UPDATED – 07/26/24 – A 14 year old from Millsboro has been indicted by a Sussex County Grand Jury on charged of 1st degree murder in the shooting death of 17 year old Ahniya Coverdale in Ellendale on June 9th. Delaware State Police were called to North Old State Road, and learned that the 17…
Read MoreUPDATED: Victim Identified; DSP Investigate Fatal Shooting in Milton
UPDATED – 07/25/24–Delaware State Police have identified 19-year-old Ryan Simpson Milton as the victim of the homicide that occurred in Milton on July 22nd. The Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Additional Information from DSP: Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling (302) 741-2859. Information may…
Read MoreBoat Fire in Royal Oak, Talbot County
The St. Michaels Volunteer Fire Department responded to a boat fire that occurred on Bellevue Road in Royal Oak– Talbot County at around 7:00 this morning. The fire started on the inside of the boat, and according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the preliminary cause was an unspecified electrical event that…
Read MoreCamper Fire in Queen Anne’s County Caused by Electrical Failure
A fire broke out on Double Creek Pt Road in Chestertown in Queen Anne’s County just before 5 a.m. this morning. An unspecified electrical failure under the camper caused the accidental fire. Structural damage to the 30′ Aluminum Camper with Attached Living Quarters is estimated to be at $100,000 and loss of contents at $20,000.
Read MoreWorcester County Lifts Burning Ban
Effective immediately the outdoor burning ban in Worcester County is being lifted. Fire Marshal Matt Owens said that due to the significant amounts of rainfall throughout the county during the week, according to the latest Department of Agriculture drought indicator report, the drought conditions have improved, and the burn ban has been lifted. All who conduct outdoor…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest Made After Man Critically Injured in Shooting in Cool Spring Area
UPDATED – 07/25/24–Delaware State Police Detectives have arrested 24-year-old Timmarus Perry of Milton, Delaware for felony assault and gun charges following a shooting near Milton earlier this month. Yesterday, detectives arrested Perry. He was taken to Troop 4, charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution…
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