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Key Bridge Update: Dali Could be Moved by Mid-Week
Last week Unified Command and dive teams recovered the last of the missing construction workers from the Key Bridge collapse. After less than two months of work to salvage the collapsed structure and reopen channels for access to the Port of Baltimore and the world – Unified Command is still looking to fully reopen the…
Read MoreRenovation of War Memorial Monument at Delaware Memorial Bridge to Begin Soon
The War Memorial Monument at the Veterans Memorial Park at the foot of the Delaware Memorial Bridge will undergo extensive renovation beginning in the next few weeks. This $5-million project includes replacing the underlying concrete structure and expansion of the wall names to include servicemen and women from New Jersey and Delaware who died serving…
Read MoreDover Air Force Base to Host First State Airshow Next Weekend!
Dover Air Force Base will open its gates to the public next weekend for the First State Airshow. The show will feature both static displays and aerial demonstrations.
Read MoreTwo Injured in DUI Crash Near Frankford
Two people were injured in a crash Saturday night near Frankford. Delaware State Police say a Subaru was northbound on Route 113 in the left lane – and a Mazda was backing out of a private driveway. The Subaru struck the back of the Mazda and left the scene – the Subaru was located a…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Arrest Suspect in 2023 Lewes Shooting
UPDATED – 05/12/24 – A Hyattsville, Maryland man wanted for attempted murder last October has been arrested by Delaware State Police. Police were called to a residence on Maple Court in Lewes where they found a 29 year old man in front of the home with multiple gunshot wounds. The investigation led police to develop…
Read MoreSeaford Teen Arrested for Robbery of Delivery Driver
An 18 year old Seaford man has been arrested for robbing a pizza delivery driver Friday night. Delaware State Police were called to German Road in Seaford around 10:30pm and learned that three male suspects approached the victim while he delivered a pizza to a house. One suspect pointed a gun at the victim, took…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bill West Re-elected Mayor in Georgetown Election Saturday
UPDATED – 05/11/24 – Voters in Georgetown have sent Bill West back to the mayor’s office. West received 379 votes to 345 for Angela Townsend. The election will be certified on Monday. Mayor West along with Eric Evans and Penuel Barrett will be sworn in on May 28th. ============================================================= Voters in Georgetown will go to…
Read MoreUPDATED: Saturday is Election Day in South Bethany
UPDATED – 05/11/24 – 3:30pm – Voters in South Bethany have chosen Edie Dondero as their new mayor. Voters brought experience to the council re-electing Bob Biciocchi and Randal Bartholomew as well as former councilman Robert Shields The Town Council organizational meeting is set for Monday, May 20 at 9am ================================ Saturday is Election Day…
Read MoreDover Woman Charged with Firearms Offenses
A Dover woman has been arrested on a firearms charges after a complaint Wednesday afternoon. Dover Police were called by a School Resource Officer that 50 year old Angel Lake was inside the school with a firearm. The officer contacted Lake and located the unloaded 9mm handgun in a holster on her hip – along…
Read MoreUPDATED: Upper Ferry West of Salisbury Returns to Service
UPDATED – 05/10/24 – The Upper Ferry will return to service on Sunday, May 12th!! County officials say that all the parts that were on back order were available and installed over the past week. ================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 04/30/24 – The Upper Ferry over the Wicomico River west of Salisbury will be shut down…
Read MoreHistorical Marker Commemorating 1938 Crab Pickers Strike Unveiled by MDOT
A historical marker commemorating the 1938 Crab Pickers Strike was unveiled Friday along Maryland 413 near Crisfield. The marker remembers the 600 crab pickers – mostly African American women – who, on April 6 of 1938, went on strike from Crisfield’s packing houses to protest wage cuts and to demand recognition of their union. The…
Read MoreHuman Composting Bill Signed by MD Governor Moore
Last week, Maryland Governor Wes Moore held his third bill signing, which included a measure – Green Death Care Options Act – or human composting. The measure establishes a regulatory system for the performance of natural organic reduction in the disposal of human remains. The measure becomes effective on October 1st. A similar bill in…
Read MoreUSCG Rescues Mariner from Vessel Run Aground in Chesapeake Bay
A mariner was lifted from a vessel that ran aground Thursday evening near Smith Point, Virginia in the Chesapeake Bay. U.S. Coast Guard watchstanders learned that the 30-foot sailing vessel Orion was stuck in shallow water – however the local Coast Guard crew was not able to assist. A helicopter crew arrived and safely hoisted…
Read MoreDeborah Treherne – IRSD Teacher of the Year
The Indian River School District Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025 is Deborah Treherne of the Howard T. Ennis School. Treherne was chosen from a pool of 15 candidates – one from each school and the announcement was made Thursday during the district’s annual Teacher of the Year ceremony. She is now eligible for the…
Read MoreHB 399 Would Create New State-Level Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Legislation to create new state-level Department of Veterans’ Affairs has been introduced in Dover. House Bill 399 is sponsored by Representative William Carson – and the department would be headed by a cabinet-level Secretary appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. This new department would take over most duties currently…
Read MoreChristian Shelter Fundraising Banquet This Spring Raises $87,000 to Address Homelessness
The first annual Christian Shelter Fundraising Banquet earlier this spring was a huge success. They raised a total of $87,000. The Sheltering Hearts Fundraising Banquet was held on Saturday, April 13th at Dove Pointe, an event rallying approximately 200 compassionate souls in support of the Christian Shelter. In a statement put out by the Christian…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Investigating a Five-Vehicle Crash in Dorchester County
Maryland State Police are investigating a five-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning in Dorchester County. Shortly after 7 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Easton Barrack responded to the area of westbound U.S. Route 50 at Malkus Bridge. According to a preliminary investigation, a Ford pickup was heading west on Route 50 when…
Read MoreOne-Way Only Transit Opportunity for Recreational Vessels Through Port of Baltimore Safety Zone
The Captain of the Port (COTP) has established a transit plan to afford recreational vessels the opportunity for transit through the Key Bridge Response Safety Zone. Traffic will be one-way at a time during one period: on Sunday, May 12th, OUTBOUND transits will be permitted from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., and INBOUND transits will…
Read MoreAttorney General Kathy Jennings Announces $10.25 Million Settlement with Wireless Carriers Over Deceptive and Misleading Advertising Practices
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced a $10.25 million 50-jurisdiction settlement with AT&T Mobility, LLC, Cricket Wireless, LLC, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, and TracFone Wireless, Inc. (collectively, the “Wireless Carriers”), which resolves the state attorneys general investigations into the Wireless Carriers’ deceptive and misleading advertising practices. Attorney General Jennings stated that today’s…
Read MoreDART Announces Winners of the Annual Statewide Transit Poster Contest
DART announced the winners of their Annual Statewide Transit Poster Contest. Seven winners were selected and received prizes from DART and its Business Partners. More than 85 students from schools and/or after-school programs across the state enthusiastically participated in the contest, each presenting their unique interpretation of this year’s theme, “The Colors of Travel”. DART…
Read MoreSenator Carper Highlights Progress on Climate, Work Ahead in EPA Budget Hearing
U.S. Senator Tom Carper, who is the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing this week on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. President Biden’s $11 billion budget request for the EPA represents a 20 percent increase over the amount Congress approved for fiscal year…
Read MoreSalisbury Parking Garage Arms to Remain Up during the Month of May
There’s been another setback in the launch of the City of Salisbury’s project with Flowbird in the Circle Avenue Parking Garage. It has been decided that the mechanical arms will remain up throughout the month of May in order to alleviate delays entering and exiting the garage. The City will revisit the status and the arms…
Read MoreUPDATE: Firearm Offender at Sussex Community Corrections Center Who Failed to Return from Approved Pass–Apprehended
UPDATE 05/09/24: A firearm offender at Sussex Community Corrections Center (SCCC) in Georgetown who willfully failed to return from an approved pass has been apprehended. Edwardo Griffith walked away on May 6th. On Wednesday, May 8th, he was apprehended by Probation & Parole. Court information is pending. Previous Post: An offender willfully walked away today from…
Read MoreAmendment to Legislation Increasing Penalties for Those Who Fail to Yield Right of Way to Emergency Vehicles
An amendment to a legislation pertaining to emergency responders that was introduced in March has been proposed. The legislation has to do with the operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles. The amendment introduced yesterday by State Representative Jeff Hilovsky clarifies that a magistrate may assign a sentence of community service instead of…
Read MoreEaston Man Arrested for Theft and Carrying Handguns Without Permit
Easton Police have arrested an Easton man for carrying two concealed, loaded handguns without a permit. 21-year-old Carlton Freeman also had a wallet that was stolen from a vehicle in the area, along with a stolen shotgun. Freeman faces charges that include theft and illegal possession of a firearm and was transported to central booking.
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