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Maryland Primary Results: Worcester County Races
Maryland Primary Election results as of now include turnout at the polls as well as early voting, with mailed-in ballots still to be counted. CLICK HERE FOR WORCESTER COUNTY RESULTS Democratic County Commissioner Diana Purnell held a comfortable lead over challenger Catherine Freeman in the 2nd District.In the 3rd District Republican primary, Eric Fiori held…
Read MoreUpdate: Photo Pendant Found on Rehoboth Beach; Owner Located
(story update) A keepsake thought to be lost forever in Rehoboth Beach is on its way back to its owner – a Dover man.The pendant is a photo of his late mother.A Brooklyn man who was walking on the beach Sunday discovered the pendant, without its chain, in the sand near Delaware Avenue. The man’s…
Read MorePart of Lewes-to-Georgetown Trail to Close Wed. Night for Spraying
A portion of the Lewes-to-Georgetown Trail is scheduled to be closed Wednesday night into early Thursday.According to DelDOT, herbicide for vegetation control will be applied, if the weather cooperates. The trail is expected to be closed from Cool spring Road to Savannah Road between Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday at 5:00 a.m.According to DelDOT,…
Read MoreElection Season in Ocean Pines
Six candidates are competing for three vacancies on the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors, which is essentially the community’s governing body. Eligible voters should have received election materials by mail. Ballots may be cast either online or on paper. Residents are reminded to vote for no more than three candidates. Paper ballots may be…
Read MoreTuesday is Md. Primary Election Day
The Maryland Primary, delayed due to court action over redistricting, finally arrives Tuesday July 19th. Numerous contests on the state, regional and local levels will be settled. Polls will be open between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Anyone with questions about polling places may contact their local elections office.Marylanders who wish to vote by mail…
Read MoreUpdate: Girl Who Vanished While Swimming Off Deep Point, Md. Found Deceased
(update) A girl who went missing Sunday while swimming off Deep Point, Maryland Sunday has died, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Officers say the body was discovered Monday close to the location where she was last seen. (original story) The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a ten-year-old girl who went missing…
Read MoreLifeguard Stands Go Missing after Lifeguard Competition
Adjacent beach patrols come to aid Henlopen Acres guards The United States Lifesaving Association’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships returned to Rehoboth Beach last Wednesday bringing lifeguards from New York through Virginia to town. The following morning, the lifeguard stand near Dewey Beach Patrol headquarters on Dagsworthy Street disappeared and the makeshift lighting for the beach access there had been dismantled and strewn…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigation in Area of East Atlantic Apartments near Rehoboth Beach
UPDATED: 07/17/22 – 3:45pm – Delaware State Police were called to a wooded area on East Atlantic Circle where they found the body of a male victim. This is an area where the homeless frequent. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and his body turned over the the Division of Forensic Science for…
Read MoreSussex County Drive-thru Mobile Food Pantry – Monday
There will be a Drive-thru Mobile Food Pantry on Monday, July 18 at 10am at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road west of Georgetown. You must bring a photo ID and proof that you live in Delaware. Click here to find out if you’re eligible or to register
Read MoreNJ Pilot Dies in Crash Near Cape May Court House
A small plane crash southwest of Cape May Courthouse is under investigation by Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board. Middle Township Police were notified of the crash at the Paramount Airfield just after 9:30 Saturday morning. Police say the pilot, 22 year old Thomas Gibson of Ocean City, New Jersey, was pronounced…
Read MoreGas Prices Continue to Fall
For the 4th week in a row, gas prices have fallen. The national average dropped 15 cents over the past week to $4.57. The average price at the pump in Delaware is at $4.50 ā a drop of 10 cents in the past week. Officials at AAA Mid-Atlantic say the drop in gas prices is…
Read MoreThe Talk of Delmarva hosts a debate for the Worcester County Commissioners District 3 Race
Mike Bradley, host of the Talk of Delmarva hosted a debate for Worcester County Commissioners District 3 Race. The debate featured Eric Fiori vs. Shawn Kotwica.
Read MoreThe Talk of Delmarva Hosts a Debate for the MD House of Delegates District 37B
Mike Bradley, host of the Talk of Delmarva hosted a debate for the Maryland House of Delegates District 37B. The debate featured Nicole Acle vs. Ron James.
Read MoreDemocrats in Del. House, Senate Initiate Process to Seek Removal of Auditor McGuiness
Members of the Delaware State House Democratic Caucus are encouraging Governor John Carney to exercise his constitutional obligation to remove State Auditor Kathy McGuiness from office, once the verdict is entered by Superior Court.McGuiness was found guilty of three misdemeanor charges July 1st. She was acquitted of two felony chargesHouse Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Damages Townhome in Sawgrass – Cause Accidental
UPDATED 7/15/22 – 11:30am – Delaware State Fire Marshal investigators say a townhouse fire on Wednesday on Catalina Circle in Rehoboth Beach was accidental. Rehoboth Beach firefighters were called just before 8pm and found smoke and flames coming from the townhouse, which was not occupied at the time. Investigators say the cause of the fire…
Read MoreTwo Wild Horses Bolt for Mainland From Assateague Island
Two wild horses at Assateague Island fled toward the mainland this week, after apparently being spooked by visitors who stopped in their vehicles.According to management of Assateague Island National Seashore, the horses given the names “Happy Camper” and “Starlight” traveled to the mainland over the Route 611 Verrazano Bridge Wednesday afternoon. National Park and State…
Read MoreUpdate: Victim Dies after Struck by Truck on O.C. Drawbridge
UPDATED – 7/14/22 – 5pm – A Bishopville man who was struck on the Harry Kelly Bridge in Ocean City around 8 Wednesday night has died from his injuries. Maryland State Police say 33 year old Daniel Hicken was crossing the bridge on foot when he was struck by a truck driven by 19 year…
Read MoreEarly Voting for Md. Primary Continues Through Today (Thur. July 14th) – But, When Will We Know Results?
Today (Thursday) is the final day for early voting for the Maryland primary.Early voting centers will be open until 8:00 p.m. Marylanders may register to vote and vote early at any center in the county in which he or she resides.Mail-in voting is underway for the primary next Tuesday, July 19th.As for election day, what…
Read MoreFood Bank of Del. Mobile Pantry Returns to Sussex Co. Monday
The Food Bank of Delaware will host monthly mobile food pantries next week, starting Monday in Sussex County.Food will be available starting at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road between Georgetown and Bridgeville.Proof of Delaware residency will be required. Guests are asked to clear space in their vehicle so volunteers…
Read MoreSuspected Military Ordnance Discovered at Assateague Island National Seashore
Suspected military ordnance washed ashore at Assateague Island National Seashore Wednesday.Members of the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Bomb Squad and the Air Force 436th Civil Engineer Squadron responded to the beach Wednesday afternoon. Maryland State Park Rangers reported the ‘suspicious device.’It was determined that the ordnance had been in the…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Schools Get Donations of Ballistics Shields from Hardwire LLC
A donation that no one hopes will ever need to be usedā¦ The Worcester County Board of Education has accepted a donation from Hardwire LLC of emergency response shields. The shields are manufactured to withstand ammunition from several types of firearms.Each Worcester County Public School will receive an appropriate number of shields to be placed…
Read MoreFire Causes $500,000 Damage to Bethany Lakes Home
A fire Tuesday morning heavily damaged a home in the 31,000-block of May Drive in Bethany Lakes. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, members of the Millville Volunteer Fire Department encountered flames and smoke coming from the single-family home at about 9:30 a.m. The home was occupied at the time, and everyone got…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Searching for the Perfect Christmas Tree
The search is on – for the perfect community Christmas tree for Rehoboth Beach! City officials are looking for someone who has a tall and shapely evergreen they are willing to donate. With the generous assistance of John L. Briggs and Company and George W. Plummer, the city will take care of removal and transportation…
Read MoreSpotted Lanternfly Populations Detected in Sussex Co.
The destructive, invasive spotted lanternfly has been detected in Sussex County.According to the Delaware Department of Agriculture, the plant-hopping pest first turned up in New Castle County in 2017. Established populations have been found in Georgetown, Milford, Seaford, Ocean View and Rehoboth Beach.Under a quarantine, residents, businesses or municipalities cannot move any material or object…
Read MoreDel. Public Health Reports State’s First Case of Monkeypox
Delaware Public Health is reporting the state’s first case of the monkeypox virus. Health officials said Tuesday that test results have determined that a 41-year-old New Castle County man has tested positive for MPX. Final confirmation will come from the Centers for Disease Control.DPH said the man did not report any travel or any exposure…
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