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Maryland Governor Wes Moore Delivers 2024 State of the State Address
Governor Wes Moore today delivered his second State of the State address in the House Chamber of the Maryland State House. Governor Moore spoke before the Maryland General Assembly about how moving together in partnership will create progress and realize Maryland’s promise. Governor Moore’s State of the State speech as prepared: Madam Speaker; Mister President; Madam…
Read MoreMore Than 91,000 Bags of Trash Collected from Delaware Roads in 2023
DelDOT and its partners collected 91,810 bags of trash in 2023 in the ongoing effort to Keep Delaware Litter Free. The Department and its partners also collected nearly 5,000 tires, and 68 appliances from alongside Delaware roads. The work was performed by DelDOT Maintenance & Operations employees, DART, Adopt-A-Highway/Sponsor-A-Highway efforts, the Work A Day Earn…
Read MoreWicomico County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Two Wanted on Drug, Weapons Charges
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two men wanted on several drug charges including possession with intent to distribute narcotics and distributing narcotics near a school along with possession of firearms. The Sheriff’s Office executed a search and seizure warrant in late January at a home on Arthur Street in Salisbury. They are…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Caesar Rodney High School Student After Knives Found in Backpack
Delaware State Police have arrested a 17-year-old student at Caesar Rodney High School in Camden after two knives were found in his backpack yesterday morning. School staff notified the School Resource Officer that they discovered two kitchen knives following their search of the student’s backpack. The student was removed from the school and turned over…
Read MoreCongresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester Becomes Lead Sponsor of Bipartisan JOBS Act to Strengthen Economy
On the floor of the House this week, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester requested unanimous consent to become the lead sponsor of a bill that would expand eligibility for federal Pell Grant programs to individuals interested in pursuing short-term, high-quality education and training programs. The goal is to address the worker shortage by closing the skills…
Read MoreUPDATE: Arrest Made in Connection with Bomb Threats at Mardela Middle and High School
UPDATED 2-7-24 An arrest has been made in connection with a series of bomb threats that were directed at Mardela Middle and High School on Wednesday, January 10th. The person arrested was identified as 18-year-old Tre’Quan Worthy. Detectives learned that Worthy lived in Crisfield, Maryland. Detectives from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division…
Read MoreDART Launches its Annual Poster Contest
Open to school-age children in Grades 6 through 12, Dart’s Annual Poster Contest is designed to encourage students to learn more about public transportation and its benefits, as well as the chance to see their artwork featured by DART in various advertisements, promotions, and/or displays. Interested schools are being asked to conduct the contest within…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Receives Update from DelDOT & Introduced Proposed Ordinance Related to Marijuana Establishments
UPDATED – 02/06/24 – 5pm – Sussex County Council has introduced a motion that would regulate marijuana establishments in Sussex County. House Bill 2, which was approved by the General Assembly last session. The measure allows municipalities to prohibit manufacturing, cultivation, testing and retail facilities, however Sussex County can only regulate them. Assistant County Attorney,…
Read MoreDSP Investigate Home Invasion Robbery in Dover
Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion robbery Sunday night in Dover around 11 on Vanessa Drive. Investigation revealed that two suspects forced entry into the home, which was occupied by three adults and four children, and demanded money. One of the suspects showed a firearm. The victims complied and the suspects left with…
Read MoreFelton Woman Arrested for Theft & Conspiracy
Felton Police have arrested a woman wanted on charges of theft by false pretense and 3rd degree conspiracy. In May of last year, Felton Police were called to the Felton Royal Farms for a late reported internal theft. Investigation showed that a former employee scanned items to purchase using her personal debit card, taking the…
Read MoreParking Goes Automated at Circle Ave Parking Garage Thursday in Salisbury
The Circle Avenue Parking Garage in Salisbury will begin a new system on Thursday – using the new license plate reader system. The garage will shift to the license plate readers for permit holders. Hourly parkers will pull a ticket. Access in and out of the garage will be regulated by the readers. More from…
Read MoreFederalsburg Garbage Can Replacement Project begins this Week
Former Capital School District Employee Charged with Child Abuse after Incident Last October
A Felton man has been arrested following an investigation into an incident of child abuse that occurred last fall at William Henry Middle School in Dover. Last October the School Resource Officer was notified of an incident involving Powell and the victim – an 11 year old from Dover. It was reported that 55 year…
Read More3 Vehicle Crash Friday in Talbot County Leaves 1 Dead & 2 Injured
A three vehicle crash on Dover Road in Talbot County Friday evening left a Preston, Maryland man dead. Maryland State Police say their preliminary investigation shows a Volvo driven by 32 year old David Kuzio of Preston was eastbound on Dover Road when his vehicle crossed the center line and struck a pickup truck driven…
Read MoreDRBA Approves New Fare Schedule for Cape May-Lewes Ferry
A new fare schedule has been approved for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry (CMLF) during the DRBA’s monthly meeting. The ferry rate schedule will go into effect on April 1st. The new ferry rates are designed to improve farebox recovery, decrease the cost for families over time and offer preferential treatment for multi-trip customers – an…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting Incident in Magnolia Early Friday Morning
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred around 3:30 Friday morning. Police contacted a woman at the Bayhealth Hospital Kent Campus who told them she was sleeping in her car on Terry Drive in Magnolia when she was approached by two black males wearing masks. One tried to open the car door…
Read MoreExpect Delays for Maintenance Openings on Rehoboth Ave Drawbridge Tuesday in Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach officials say routine maintenance on the Rehoboth Avenue drawbridge has been scheduled by DelDOT for Tuesday, February 6th. Maintenance openings of the drawbridge will begin around 10am.
Read MoreStockton Camper Fire Leaves 1 Person Dead
Firefighters from Stockton and Girdletree were called for an outside fire on Greenbackville Road around 6 Sunday morning. Crews found two camper trailers on fire at the back of the property. During overhaul operations officials learned an adult had been living in one of the trailers and died in the fire. The identity of the…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Fatal Hit & Run Near Georgetown Saturday Night
The investigation into a hit and run crash Saturday night continues in Georgetown. Delaware State Police say just after 10pm the driver of a Chevy pickup truck was westbound on Wilson Road, but did not remain stopped at the red light and entered the intersection in front of a Chevy HHR and a Dodge Ram.…
Read MoreHeaded to Philly? PennDOT has Closed Section of I-95 in City Center until Monday Morning
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that northbound Interstate 95 will be closed and detoured from Saturday evening, February 3, to Monday morning, February 5, between Columbus Boulevard (Exit 20) and Interstate 676 (Exit 22). This closure comes as PennDOT begins partial demolition of the existing concrete covering over I-95 between Chestnut and…
Read MoreFire Damages Home in North Ocean Pines
Ocean Pines firefighters were called for a structure fire on Raft Road in North Ocean Pines just before 6 Saturday evening. Crews arriving at the scene saw significant fire conditions at the rear of the home and worked to contain the fire to a screened porch, the kitchen and attic area. Investigation by the Worcester…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milton Voters Approve Annexation Referendum
UPDATED – 02/04/24 – Voters in Milton have approved an annexation referendum for the Scarlet Oaks parcel by a vote of 397 to approve and 86 against. This is for a 50 acre property between Shingle Point Road and Harbeson Road and approval of the referendum paves the way for a 163-unit residential community. =========================================================…
Read MorePrincess Anne Area Home Damaged by Fire
Firefighters from the Mt Vernon Volunteer Fire Department were called to a home on Polks Road around 5 Saturday evening for a structure fire. Crews arriving at the scene found fire in a single story home. Investigators with the Maryland Fire Marshal’s office say the fire was accidental and caused by an electrical failure in…
Read MoreMaryland Flags to Half-Staff Saturday for Former 37A State Delegate Rudolph Cane
Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland Flag to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday. This is for former State Delegate Rudolph Cane who passed away on January 20. Former Delegate Cane represented district 37A – which includes parts of Dorchester and Wicomico Counties. A funeral service will be held 11am…
Read MoreNew Competitive Mortgage Programs Announced by DE State Housing Authority
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced last week new competitive mortgage programs and the relaunch of down payment and closing cost assistance programs that can make the dream of homeownership a reality for Delawareans.The new mortgage programs are Welcome Home and Home Again. Welcome Home is for first-time homebuyers – those who have not…
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