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Seaford’s new Chief of Police sworn into office
Seaford’s new Chief of Police is sworn into office. A host of state and local officials gathered in the Nylon Capital of the World Monday Morning to welcome the newest member of the Seaford Police Department, Chief Robert Kracyla. Kracyla says he was overwhelmed by the support from friends, co-workers and the community, and was…
Read MoreNew lead in Salisbury murder case
A break in the case of a Salisbury murder. Maryland State Police say they have identified a suspect vehicle in the shooting death of Arthur “AW” Smith Jr. Police say on August 14th of last year, around 930 or 10 PM, Smith took his dog out for a walk, when a car sped by and…
Read MoreDelDOT looks to expand Route 24 into 4-lane highway
DelDOT plans to turn Route 24 into a four lane highway in between Angola and Route 1. The plan was unveiled last night at a public workshop. Officials say as the region continues to grow, Route 24 is one of the few east/west corridors and will need to absorb more traffic. DelDOT is currently in…
Read MoreMD Office of Crime Control offers funding for Maryland 2-1-1
Maryland Office of Crime Control and Prevention announces more than $25,000 in state funding for Maryland 2-1-1 services. Governor Larry Hogan says his administration is “committed to helping Marylanders connect more easily to the vital resources they need to improve their quality of life.” The program does this by connecting residents with over 5,000 health…
Read MoreSussex Board of Adjustment delays vote on Hudson Fields
Hudson Fields went before the Sussex County Board of Adjustment yesterday. The entertainment venue is asking the board to determine whether or not its concert series qualifies as an existing nonconforming use of the property. However, there were not enough board of adjustment members in attendance to take a definitive vote, so the question remains…
Read MoreOcean City looking for ways to get a grip on unlicensed rental units
Ocean City ponders whether vacation rentals should be required to provide business license information. City officials believe the booming growth of online rentals has created two issues: businesses are neither getting licensed nor paying room taxes. Planning and Community Development Director Bill Neville proposed a code amendment to require all vacation rentals to list business…
Read MoreDelDOT public workshop to find solutions for Angola-Lewes corridor
DelDOT is hosting a public workshop tonight to discuss intersection improvements along John J Williams Highway. Officials hope to improve traffic flow and safety along the corridor between Angola and Lewes. DelDOT will also propose improvement plans for four intersections along Route 24 at Mulberry Knoll Road, Love Creek, Camp Arrowhead Road, and Robinsonville Road.…
Read MoreMaryland State Police talk down jumper from Chesapeake City Bridge
Maryland State Police save an attempted jumper on the Chesapeake City Bridge. Around 5 PM last night, a man parked his car on the crest of the bridge in the middle of the roadway, then walked to the railing. Police responded to the scene, although the man refused to talk to troopers and threatened to…
Read MoreDE Sen proposes legislation to give Special Counsel Rob Mueller job security
DE Sen. Chris Coons seeks to codify special counsels, like the one being run by Robert Mueller. Sen. Coons, along with Democrat Sen. Cory Booker and Republican Sens. Lindsay Graham and Thom Tillis, introduced legislation this week that ensures special counsels can only be fired for good cause by a senior Justice Department official. Said…
Read MoreAttempted arson in Denton using Molotov cocktails
Attempted arson in Denton last week after Molotov cocktails thrown into a backyard. Maryland’s State Fire Marshall reporting a detached shed on South 6th Street in Denton was the target of arson after unknown suspects threw two Molotov Cocktails at the structure. One cocktail exploded near the shed, igniting a fire in the backyard; the…
Read MoreMD Senator responds to Syria bombing, urges more action from Congress
After a bombing in Syria over the weekend by an American-led coalition, Maryland Senator Ben Cardin wants Congress to get serious on Syria. He released a statement following the bombings urging the Trump Administration to hold Syria’s President accountable for war crimes. Sen. Cardin says the White House should champion his and Senator Marco Rubio’s…
Read MoreDE State Police offering violent intruder preparedness workshops
Delaware State Police and the state Department of Education are partnering to host Violent Intruder Preparedness and Response Seminars. Over the next few weeks the seminars will take place around the region to give the public information about active shooter threats, emergency preparedness, suspicious activity reporting, and hometown security threats. After the intro seminar there…
Read MoreBerton Reynolds Wins District 4 Ocean View Council Seat
District 4 residents in Ocean View have overwhelmingly opted for new representation on the town council. Berton Reynolds took 237 votes to 66 for incumbent Carol Bodine in Saturday’s election. The town council will hold its reorganization meeting on Tuesday, April 24 at 6pm.
Read MoreReport: Mountaire, DNREC, EPA all to blame for Millsboro groundwater contamination
Mountaire Farms has a history of chronic wastewater violations and may not have been in compliance with permits since 2005. That’s the findings from a report investigating wastewater treatment practices of Mountaire Farms Millsboro facility. Authored by the Delaware Center for Inland Bays, the report finds nitrate concentration of groundwater surrounding the chicken plant is…
Read MoreTruck hauling kegs to Delaware overturns on I-95
Yesterday, a truck loaded with beer kegs crashes on its way to Milton, tying up I-95 for hours. Around 9 AM a tractor trailer rolled off an overpass, spilling its lode kegs across the highway and exits. Luckily, no beer was lost in the incident; WTXF reporting the cargo was empty kegs heading for a…
Read MoreMSP: Bus driver cited in Berlin crash
Maryland State Police have charged a school bus driver after a crash Tuesday morning in Berlin. Troopers say bus driver Richard Fair of Milton Failed to yield the right of way at the intersection of Racetrack Road and Beauchamp Road around 8 AM Tuesday morning and hit another vehicle in the intersection. There were 24…
Read MoreRoute 50 Bridge in O.C. to close overnight all next week
The Route 50 Bridge into Ocean City will be closed overnight all next week so crews can shore up some steel beams that are showing signs of age. MDOT says the bridge will shut down between 10 p.m. until 6 a.m., beginning Sunday, April 15, running through Friday, April 20. Traffic will be detoured onto…
Read MoreCandidate’s announcement for US House becomes first controversy of campaign
Republican Ed Brandt is seeking Delaware’s GOP nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives, but reports say his announcement may violate federal policy. Brandt currently serves as the U.S. Deputy Chief of Chaplains for the Army National Guard and—according to the News-Journal—Defense Department rules bar active military personnel from politically partisan comments. There’s been no…
Read MoreMaryland’s marijuana industry keeps growing
On the last day of the 2018 General Assembly session, Maryland lawmakers approved legislation to expand the state’s medical marijuana industry. The plan would issue seven new growing and 13 new processing licenses and could give minority-owned businesses a better chance to set up shop in the cannabis industry. Currently there are no medical marijuana…
Read MoreDE Health officials concerned after 12 overdoses in NJ over weekend
Delaware Health officials sound the alarm after a dozen overdoses in New Jersey over the weekend, including four fatalities. Health and Social Services Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker says people active in substance use in Delaware should be aware of an increased possibility that heroin could be laced with deadly amounts of fentanyl. She says…
Read MoreOfficials urge caution during wildfire season
Wildfire season has begun for the region. Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources urging people to take precautions as we enter peak wildfire season. Officials say early spring and late fall are the times of highest risk as a strong sun is unimpeded by forest leaf cover and dries out tinder on the ground. Coupled with…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council: OTC Public Hearing – Round 2; Vote on Change of Zone Deferred
The second, court-ordered public hearing on the Overbrook Town Center change of zone application is underway in the Sussex County Council chambers. Attorney Jim Fuqua spoke for the developer, TD Rehoboth, LLC. Much of his comment reflects on what was brought up during the first public hearing in 2016, however the developer has opted to…
Read MoreDPH: 3 more flu deaths recorded in Delaware
Although cases of the flu have dropped drastically over the past couple weeks, public health officials are warning people to remain vigilant even as spring comes into full bloom. Delaware’s Division of Public Health reporting three more deaths resulting from complications of the flu: One man from Sussex County and two Women from Kent. All…
Read MoreDNREC: Cape Henlopen pier, Holt’s Landing boat ramp closing for repairs
Portions of Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier closing until further notice. DNREC officials announced yesterday a 20-foot portion of the pier had to be closed after sustaining ice damage over the winter. Engineers evaluated the extent of the damage and determined that the end of the pier must be closed immediately, they did not provide a…
Read MoreMD lawmakers approve legislation on schools, drug dealers, tax laws
Maryland adjourned its General Assembly yesterday, with lawmakers parting ways until next January. As one could expect a flurry of legislation passed through in the final hours, some highlights: Maryland lawmakers cracking down on fentanyl dealers The general Assembly approving expansions to the Volume Dealer Law. Now a person may not manufacture, distribute, or possess…
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