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3 dead, 6-year-old still missing after car plunged into C&D Canal
Three people are dead and a 6-year-old is unaccounted for after a car plunged into the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal on Sunday. Police received reports around 9:30 a.m. that a vehicle had entered the waters of the C&D Canal about one mile west of the William V. Roth Bridge. A 16-year-old girl, a passenger, was…
Read MoreFallen Firefighters to be Honored Sunday
Today fallen firefighters across the nation will be remembered and honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland. American flags are to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset today. There were no fallen firefighters from Delaware last year, however there are three from Maryland who are being honored during Sunday’s Memorial…
Read MoreCrash Thursday Night Leaves Milton Man Dead
A single vehicle crash Thursday night just after 11 has left a Milton man dead. Delaware State Police say for unknown reasons the car, driven by 64 year old Joshua Clendaniel went off Route 1 near Lockerman Road near Milton and struck a tree. Police say Clendaniel was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected…
Read MorePerdue scraps plans to move headquarters to Delmar, says it’s not because of DNREC fine
Perdue officials say the reason they dropped highly anticipated plans to move their AgriBusiness headquarters from Salisbury to Delmar was not because of a fine issued by DNREC, but instead a decision made to ensure the best interests of the company. Without elaborating on specifics of the change in plans, an official with Perdue said,…
Read MoreState confirms 1st vaping-related death in Delaware
At least one person has died in Delaware from severe lung disease believed to be caused from vaping, according to officials with the Division of Public Health. Currently in Delaware, there are 11 cases of vaping-related lung injury that meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) case definition as either probable or confirmed. Additionally, DPH…
Read MoreDelmarva Power donates 2,900 smoke alarms for Fire Prevention Week
Delmarva Power is donating 2,900 smoke alarms to local communities for Fire Prevention Week through its partners at the Delaware State and Maryland State Fire Marshals’ Offices. This is the 20th year Delmarva Power has donated the life-saving devices as part of its efforts to join local emergency services personnel to help keep its customers…
Read MoreOcean City Police prepare for return of unruly crowds at Cruisin’ event
Ocean City Police say they’re prepared if the crowd of unruly car enthusiasts decide to return in two weeks to wreak havoc during Endless Summer Cruisin’. Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro said his department is prepared for whatever may occur and they’re monitoring social media and will make adjustments accordingly. “We have the information…
Read MoreScott Walker switches parties, announces U.S. Senate run against Coons
After a failed bid for Congress, Scott Walker is back at it again, and this time he has his sights set on the U.S. Senate. Known for his controversial antics and makeshift signs, Walker switched his party affiliation and announced a run against Senator Chris Coons in the 2020 Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Walker…
Read MoreSenator Carozza Joins with Mayor Meehan to Take Action to Protect Ocean City after Weekend of Destruction
Senator Mary Beth Carozza (District 38) is vowing to work with Ocean City officials, law enforcement, her colleagues in the legislature, and the Hogan Administration to take action in response to the havoc and destruction caused by H2Oi participants in Ocean City Maryland last weekend. “I join with Mayor Meehan and all our community stakeholders,…
Read MoreSussex County Council Gets a Lesson on Roberts Rules of Order & Approves an Amended Change of Zone Application
The Sussex County Council had a demonstration by the Sussex Central FFA Parliamentarian Procedure Team. The team will be competing in a national competition at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis in a few weeks. The Sussex County Council provided a grant for them. Their advisor, Kara Kochis, tells the council the team must successfully…
Read MoreDelaware bill could have kept Iron Hill’s new location in state
After Iron Hill Brewery announced that it’s relocating its latest location out of state due to a law limiting how many a company operate, one Delaware State Rep. has taken steps to remove the restrictions and fight for free market principles. Delaware State Representative Bryan Shupe is the primary sponsor of House Bill 158, legislation…
Read MoreSeaford woman killed in multi-vehicle crash on Route 9
A Seaford woman has died following a multi-vehicle crash that injured several people on Route 9. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred around 3:30 p.m., Monday as a 2017 Fiat Coupe was traveling eastbound on County Seat Highway (Route 9), stopped at the intersection of Asbury Road about to turn left.…
Read MoreInmate found dead at Vaughn prison in Smyrna
The Delaware Department of Correction and the Delaware Division of Forensic Science are investigating the death of an inmate at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna. On Sunday, 71-year-old Theodore Benson, of Millsboro, was found unresponsive lying on the floor of his cell. Life-saving measures were taken by medical staff until EMS arrived, who…
Read More“Never Again!” | OC Mayor outraged after city was held hostage by unruly car enthusiasts
“Never again will they hold our city hostage and challenge our police department,” Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan said of the thousands of unruly car enthusiasts who wreaked havoc in the beach town over the weekend. Annually, City Officials and Police are faced with increasing challenges as hundreds, if not thousands, of unruly car enthusiasts…
Read More*Caution* Deer Crashes Spike During This Time of Year
State Police would like to remind motorists use extra caution on Delaware roadways as the deer rut and hunting season is fast-approaching during the months of October and November. The majority of deer activity resulting in crashes occur during the dusk and dawn hour on main roads as well as back roads. Keep a sharp…
Read MorePittsville man charged with DUI after crash in Wicomico County
A Pittsville, Maryland man was arrested on DUI charges in Wicomico County after police say he drove drunk and struck a telephone pole. Maryland State Police were called to a single vehicle crash around 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the area of Old Ocean City Road and Bent Pine Road. Troopers arrived and met with the…
Read MoreBay Bridge Construction & Backups to Become the Norm for the Duration
Beginning on Monday drivers using the Bay Bridge will find the westbound right lane closed and two way operations on the westbound bridge halted because of the narrower lane configuration.  Maryland Transportation warn drivers that major delays in both directions will occur during morning and afternoon rush hour periods. However, the MDTA also has announced…
Read MoreNew Laws in Maryland – Beginning Tuesday, October 1st
Many new laws will take effect on Tuesday in Maryland – this is just a sampling of what changes residents in the Free State will have to adapt to. On Tuesday the legal age to purchase all tobacco products in Maryland – cigars, cigarettes, chewless tobacco and electronic smoking devices – is 21. Only active-duty…
Read More38 New Correctional Officers Begin Work Next Week
It was graduation day for the 233rd Correctional Employee Initial Training Academy as 38 new Correctional Officer cadets took their oaths of office. The cadets have completed an intensive 12-week program of classroom and hands-on instruction in multiple subject areas. The graduates begin their new careers with the DOC next week.Â
Read MoreSeaford contractor seriously injured after falling off a roof
Delaware State Police are investigating an industrial accident that seriously injured a Seaford man after he fell off a roof. According to State Police, the incident occurred Thursday, around 10 a.m. as troopers were dispatched to Bi-Rite Auto Sale on Sussex Highway in reference to an industrial accident. Police arrived and learned that a 35-year-old…
Read MoreCountry star Jimmie Allen says people in Delaware are making fake GoFundMe pages for his Dad’s funeral
Country star Jimmie Allen says fake GoFundMe pages are being made in Delaware to fraudulently raise money for his Father’s funeral. Allen, who lived in Milton prior to his rise to fame, took to social media last week to express concerns over what he described as “fake gofundme pages” being made in Delaware, claiming to…
Read MoreDelaware State Police crack down on distracted driving, issuing over 50 citations in enforcement effort
Delaware State Police and the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) have joined forces to address the issue of distracted driving by conducting a series of statewide enforcement initiatives. This enforcement initiative took place during the morning and mid-afternoon time frames, on State Route 1 and along the Rt. 13 corridor in the Troop 2…
Read MoreConcerns raised over plans to install world’s largest wind turbines in Ocean City
The world’s largest offshore wind turbines could be coming to the coast of Ocean City and not everyone is happy about it, specifically those who argue it would create an eyesore on the horizon and commericial fisherman who question the impact it could have on their operations in the region. The proposal would install turbines…
Read MoreFrankford man killed in serious crash on Route 113
A serious crash on Route 113 claimed the life of a Frankford man early Thursday morning. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred shortly after 8 a.m. Thursday as a Mercury Milan was traveling westbound on Daisey Street, approaching the intersection of Route 113 northbound, which is controlled by a posted stop…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE | Delaware Congressional Campaign ignited over impeachment inquiry
Republican Congressional candidate Lee Murphy slammed Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester over her support of the current impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. “She’s out of touch with the people of Delaware,” Murphy explained in an interview with WGMD’s Rob Petree where he said there are no real grounds to impeach the President. Congresswoman Blunt-Rochester recently took…
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