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Cape May-Lewes Ferry Registers 50-millionth Passenger
Around 11am this morning, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry registered its 50-millionth passenger – at the Lewes Ferry terminal. DRBA Officials say Zach Kaltenbach, of Millsboro, but originally from Long Beach Island, NJ purchased a ticket for the 11:15am departure for Cape May aboard the M-V New Jersey. Kaltenbach, his girlfriend and 2 daughters were presented…
Read MorePublic Comment Window Now Open for Potential Bethany Beach Offshore Wind Project
There are several upcoming public meetings regarding potential off-shore wind farms off the Bethany Beach coast. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released their Draft Environmental Impact Statement for their projects, which evaluates a number of scenarios. A 45-day public comment period begins today. The project evaluates a number of scenarios, including āno…
Read MoreTraffic Stop by Milford Police Ends in Drug Arrest
A traffic stop by Milford Police led to the arrest of a Milford man on drug charges. Police stopped a Honda Accord for an equipment violation and made contact with the operator who gave police a false name, but he was identified as 35 year old Andre Daniels of Milford. Officers observed signs of drug…
Read MoreGeorgetown Area Intersection to be Converted to All-Way Stop
DelDOT will be converting the Two-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Governor Stockley Road and East Piney Grove Road to an All-Way Stop Control. New signs and pavement markings will be installed. The work will take place between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 19th (weather permitting). Flaggers will be on site…
Read MoreUPDATE: Concerns Related to Criminal Misconduct and Evidence of Violations of Maryland State Law Within Worcester County Public School System
Updated 10/25/23: Worcester County State’s Attorney Kristin Heiser and Sheriff Matt Crisafulli are disappointed with the Board of Educationās response to law enforcementās serious concerns about school and student safety. The concerns pertain to criminal misconduct and delinquent acts occurring within Worcester County Public Schools and the failure to notify law enforcement. The Talk of…
Read MoreAdult Mosquito Spraying in Wicomico County Ends For 2023
As of earlier this week, the spraying for adult mosquitoes in Wicomico County has come to an end. The county had no reports of any persons testing positive for any transmittable diseases. Two mosquito pools tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus. Those two areas received Aerial applications to reduce the number…
Read MoreUPDATE: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates in Delaware to Decrease for Seventh Year in a Row
UPDATE 10/12/23: The final Workers’ Comp rates have been approved. Commissioner Navarro has announced that additional decreases have been negotiated from the initial filing: Residual Market: Average decrease of 13.85% Voluntary Market: Average decrease of 10.03% The approval follows a review of the Delaware Compensation Rating Bureau (DCRB) filing by independent actuaries and a public…
Read MoreDelaware Watersheds Photo Contest Opens for Entries
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is again inviting photographers of all ages and skill levels to submit their best shots and to participate in the Delaware Watersheds Photo Contest. The contest lens for focusing on watersheds has widened ā unlike previous Delaware Watersheds Photo Contests, this year there is no restriction…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Arrested for Distributing Controlled Dangerous Substances
A search warrant at a home on South Boulevard in Salisbury after the Wicomico County Sheriffās Community Action Team received complaints about CDS activity has led to the arrest of 26-year-old Antravon Martise Harmon. He is currently being held without bond. Inside the residence, investigators found nearly 16 grams of cocaine, multiple digital scales, nearly…
Read More$1 Million in Funding Secured for Development of Behavioral Health Treatment Area at Tidalhealth Nanticoke’s Emergency Department
Due to the growing mental health needs of the Seaford community, U.S. Senator Tom Carper this week joined representatives from TidalHealth Nanticoke to announce a $1 million Congressionally Directed Spending grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop a dedicated, private and safe behavioral health treatment area within the hospitalās…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Arrested for 6th Offense DUI
Delaware State Police arrested a 63-year-old Greenwood man for 6th offense DUI after an attempted traffic stop on Tuesday evening in the area of Unity Lane and Deep Grass Lane in Greenwood. Police say that when the trooper tried to stop the pickup truck Ralph Cahall, III was driving, he disregarded the officer’s signal and…
Read MoreDenton, Maryland Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
A Denton, Maryland man has been arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material. The arrest follows a Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation leading to evidence of the material through an internet platform. 25-year-old Austyn H. Duda is charged with 46 counts of possession of child pornography and is currently being held without…
Read MoreSoftware Program Launched to Benefit Delaware’s Manufacturing Supply Chain
A free online software program has been designed to strengthen Delaware’s local and domestic manufacturing supply chain. The Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership (DEMEP) and Delaware Technical Community College announced the launch of CONNEXā¢ Delaware. Through the platform, Delaware manufacturers will be able to better connect with each other, find local suppliers, mitigate risk, discover new…
Read MoreDelaware DMV Announces Document Fee Exemption for Active-Duty Military
Effective October 11th, active-duty military and their dependents may qualify for a document fee exemption, according to the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The exemption includes the registration of a motor vehicle by a member of the military (active, reserve or national guard) and their dependent family members who are stationed on either a…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Arrested for Felony Theft
Delaware State Police have arrested 57-year-old Michael Switzer of Millsboro for felony theft. Police say that at Wawa in Millsboro yesterday morning, October 10th at about 6:42 a.m., a trooper responded to Wawa on John J. Williams Highway in Millsboro, for a theft complaint. Witness interviews and a review of video surveillance revealed that a…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags to Honor Victims of Terrorist Attacks in Israel
Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Wednesday, October 11th until sunset on Friday, October 13th to honor those who have lost their lives due to recent violence in Israel. Local governments, businesses, and Delawareans are encouraged to do the same as a mark of…
Read MoreDelays in Trash Pick-Up in Salisbury Due to Maintenance Issues
Salisbury residents will face delays in trash pick-up this week. According to The Department of Field Operations, they are currently experiencing unforeseen challenges with trash collection routes. Due to unexpected maintenance issues with some of the trucks, trash pick-up for Thursday and Friday routes will be temporarily staggered. This will result in delays for some…
Read MoreResurfacing Project in Worcester County to Last Several Weeks and Cover 7 Miles
A resurfacing project will begin on Monday, October 16th on westbound US 50 (Ocean Gateway) between MD 818 (Main Street) in Berlin and the Wicomico County line near Willards. Weather permitting, this 7-mile project should be completed by the end of December, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. Crews will work…
Read MoreRibbon Cut Tuesday on Expanded & Re-christened Sussex County EOC
That C now stands for Complex – not Center as in the past. Over the past two years, the Sussex County Emergency Operations Complex near Georgetown has been a construction project. Tuesday morning before the weekly County Council meeting, The Council and other county officials cut the ribbon on the $12-million expansion to the facility…
Read MoreSussex County Council Gets Update on Reassessment
The Sussex County Council had a relatively light agenda and began this week’s meeting at 1pm. County Administrator Todd Lawson briefly updated the Council on the Joint Workshop that was held with the Planning and Zoning Commission in September. Much of what was discussed has now been divided into rather broad topics ā including Perimeter…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Assist DNREC with Death Investigation after Finding Unoccupied Vessel
UPDATED – 10/10/23 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim in Sunday’s death investigation as 47 year old Matthew Laudermilch of Annville, PA, who was pulled from the water in the Indian River Bay. His body has been turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, where an autopsy will be performed to…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Suspect in Felony Domestic Assault
Delaware State Police need your help to find a man wanted for felony domestic assault. Police say that the incident occurred Monday when 42 year old Steven Showell used a knife in an assault in Bridgeville. Showell is black, 6-feet tall and 220 pounds, bald with brown eyes. He may be operating a black Honda…
Read MoreMD Sex Offender Arrested After Found on School Property
An Easton man, who is a Tier 1 registered sex offender in Maryland, has been arrested for being on school property. Caroline County Sheriff’s office says that Roberto Zaldivar, Junior was arrested while attending a football game Friday at Colonel Richardson High School in Federalsburg. As a Tier 1 registered sex offender he is prohibited…
Read MoreSussex County Council Receive Updates on Recent Joint Workshop and Reassessment Project
This week’s Sussex County Council meeting will begin at 1pm. The Council will attend the ribbon cutting for the revamped Sussex County Emergency Operation Complex Tuesday morning at 11. County Administrator, Todd Lawson, will review the recent joint workshop between the County Council and Planning Commission and Director of Assessment, Chris Keeler, will update the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Pedestrian Struck & Killed near Ellendale
UPDATED – 10/09/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 23 year old Malachi Gibbs of Harrington as the pedestrian who died in a fatal crash on Saturday night in Ellendale. =================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 10/08/23 – A 23 year old Harrington man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle just after 11 Saturday…
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