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Students walk out of Cape Henlopen High School, but why?
If there’s a protest at Cape Henlopen High School, but the media is not allowed to cover it does it make a sound? That was the question this morning as Cape Henlopen officials and Delaware State Police went to great lengths to keep students and reporters as far apart as possible. Students walked out of…
Read MoreOcean City PD giving away free bike lights
In an attempt to promote public safety, Ocean City Police Department is giving away free bike lights to residents. Anyone who rides their bike at night but does not have headlights or taillights is welcome to head to the Ocean City Public Safety Building and pick up a set of lights at no charge. Police…
Read MoreUPDATE: Police identify body found in lake
UPDATE 3/15:Â Dover Police identify the man they found floating in Silver Lake. The body of 31-year old Stefphone Powell was recovered on Tuesday, police say he had been missing since February 18th. The cause of death is still unknown at this time, as the medical examiner is waiting on toxicology reports. However, there are no…
Read MoreACLU: Students should not be punished extra for protesting
The ACLU of Maryland is giving public school kids a fact sheet on student walkouts. The ACLU says it’s responding to complaints regarding a letter from Harford County Schools suggesting that disciplinary action would be taken against students who participate in Wednesday’s “National School Walkout Day.” The ACLU says schools should not punish politically motivated…
Read MoreMD Gov. appoints replacement for State Sen. Wayne Norman
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan appoints a late state senator’s wife to take over the seat.  Yesterday Hogan appointed Linda Norman to take the reins after the sudden death of her husband Sen. Wayne Norman earlier this month. The governor says Linda Norman is qualified, capable, and connected to the communities in Harford and Cecil County.…
Read MoreBill raising gun age limits gets tweaked
Delaware lawmakers tweak a bill that would raise the minimum age to purchase firearms. Originally the bill called for a ban of sales and transfers for people under the age of 21. The replacement bill allows sales to people under 21 if they are a member of the Armed Forces, law enforcement officer, or if…
Read MoreDelmarva chicken industry shows growth, environmental improvement
Over the last year Delmarva’s chicken industry showing modest growth and environmental improvements. That’s according to data released by Delmarva Poultry Industry. Chicken growers raised 605 million chickens- a 2% increase from the year prior- and processed 4.3 billion pounds of chicken that sold for $3.4 billion. That works out to an average of 7…
Read MoreMuskrat season in Maryland extended for a week
Muskrat season extended a week in Maryland. The Department of Natural Resources announcing the weeklong extension yesterday, saying the extremely cold and snowy weather in January hampered trappers by limiting access to waterways and wetlands, which reduced ability and opportunity to trap muskrat. Officials determined the weather severely impacted trapping opportunities and to help fur…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Change of Zone for Proposed Softball World Hotel
The Sussex County Council revisited several items in Old Business this morning. The council denied conditional use 2102 – for a concrete form and equipment storage business on Route 26. During the original public hearing there was testimony citing accidents and traffic issues. There were also permitting problems. The council voted 4 to 1 to…
Read MoreUPDATED: Investigation Continues into Fire Near Silver Lake
UPDATED – 3:10pm – Firefighters were called to Sand Dune Drive just after 3 this morning where they found heavy fire showing from two large single family homes – with exposures to three additional buildings. Fire Marshal investigators say the homes were not occupied at the time, and they are continuing to investigate to determine…
Read MoreMaryland continues adding jobs
Maryland is adding jobs. According to figures from the U.S. Department of Labor, the state gained nearly 13,000 total jobs in January. Compared with this time last year, the number of Maryland jobs is up .3%, or an increase of 8,700. Maryland’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% in January, which is on par with…
Read MoreDPH: End in sight for record breaking flu season
Two more flu related deaths in Delaware, bringing the total to 30. That sets a new record for a flu season. The Department of Health says the two latest victims were elderly women form Kent and New Castle Counties and had pre-existing health conditions. The total number of flu cases recorded this season is 7,071–…
Read MoreNew scam targets Medicare customers in Delaware
There’s a new scam going around targeting Medicare users. Delaware is part of a group of states to receive new Medicare cards later this spring that will replace your social security number with a unique identifying number. There is no cost for the new card and your benefits will not change. However, people are getting…
Read MoreGreenwood armed robbery foiled quickly
An armed robbery in Greenwood foiled quickly last night. Shore News Beacon reporting around 7:45 PM a man with a weapon held up Al’s Country Store on Hickman Road. After getting the loot he sped off in a pickup truck. However, the getaway was short lived, within 10 minutes police apprehended the suspect and took…
Read MoreMilford Schools do not support National Walk Out protests
The Milford School District is not condoning a school walkout this week. Instead, the district will provide spaces in-schools for students if they wish to express solidarity for the students killed in a school shooting last month. In a letter home to parents Superintendent Kevin Dickerson says the district supports freedom of expression, but does…
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day DUI checkpoints announced
St. Patrick’s Day is this weekend, meaning green beer will be flowing. However, Delaware State Police are warning people to think twice before getting behind the wheel. State Police from Maryland and Delaware along with Delmar, Laurel, Seaford, Bridgeville and Greenwood police will be patrolling the Route 13 corridor for drunk drivers. There will also…
Read MoreMD Gov. asks Congress for more help on opioid crisis
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is hoping the Trump administration will do more at the federal level to fight the opioid epidemic. Hogan joined a bipartisan group of governors testifying before the Senate Health Committee on opioid addiction last week. The White House budget is requesting more than $3 billion in funding this fiscal year for…
Read MoreStudy: Dover is the drunkest part of Delaware
A web site survey has determined Dover is Delaware’s drunkest metro area. Overall, 24/7 Wall Street says Delaware didn’t fair too badly in the nationwide survey of drinking habits, ranking 35th in adults who say they drink excessively. However, the study did show Delaware as having the sixth highest percentage of alcohol-related driving deaths in…
Read MoreSchism between Salisbury, volunteer firefighters continues to smolder
A judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed against a breakaway group of firefighters in Salisbury. The city had sued Company 1 over control of $75,000 left in a trust for the volunteers, after the company broke away from the city and took the money with it. The judge says the case will continue,…
Read MoreDelaware State Police spent nearly $185,000 in overtime for Vaughn Prison Riot
Delaware State Police spending more than $184,000 in overtime and helicopter costs during last year’s Vaughn Correctional Prison riot. Delaware State News filed a FOIA request to get the information. About $108,000 of overtime was racked up during the initial response operation; $69,000 during the subsequent investigation. However, state police say they were only able…
Read MoreMilton St Patty’s Parade
Scenes from the 2018 Milton Saint Patrick’s Parade.
Read MoreGov Carney & DelDOT Sec. Jen Cohan to Hold FB Town Hall on Tuesday
Governor John Carney will hold a Facebook Town Hall on Tuesday, March 13th – beginning at 7pm. The topic is Investing in Infrastructure. The Governor and DelDOT Secretary Jen Cohan will discuss investments in transportation infrastructure statewide and new transportation initiatives. You can post your questions ahead of the Town Hall at this link –…
Read MoreDNREC & DDA Propose New Firearms Regulations – Public Hearing Monday, March 12
UPDATED – 3/11/18 – A public hearing will be held Monday at the DNREC Auditorium in Dover to discuss proposed firearms regulations by DNREC and the Department of Agriculture. Delaware’s Supreme Court overturned a Superior Court ruling and expanded the scope of visitors’ ability to possess firearms in the state’s parks – under DNREC authority…
Read MoreSunday Morning Crash Closes Mount Joy Road Near Oak Orchard
A single vehicle crash on Mount Joy Road has left a utility pole across the roadway. Mount Joy is closed between Cordrey and Cannon Roads while the pole is being replaced. Power is being restored to about 188 Delaware Electric Cooperative members as well. Indian River Fire officials report there were no injuries in the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dewey Beach Commission Introduce New Town Manager
UPDATED – Dewey Beach has a new town manager. During this week’s meeting Mayor T-J Redefer introduced the new person sitting at the side of the commissioners table as Scott Koenig – Dewey’s new town manager. Koenig was the top choice of the commission when they opted to begin contract talks with him last month. …
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