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Salisbury Regional Airport Fire Department Chief & Firefighters Sworn-in
A swearing-in ceremony was held this morning for the newly appointed Chief and firefighters of the Salisbury Regional Airport Fire Department. Chief Preston “Bill” Bounds and Airport Operations Technician and Firefighters Bill Bant, Michael “Greg” Miles and Lucas Donaway were sworn in by County Executive Julie Giordano Tuesday morning. This brings a dedicated team of…
Read MoreMilford Police Arrest 2 on Weapons Charges following Traffic Stop
Two teens have been arrested on weapons charges after a traffic stop last Friday in Milford. Milford Police stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Routes 113 and 14 just after 9pm and found the driver, 18 year old Zion Demby of Dover, did not have a valid driver’s license. Further investigation revealed the passenger…
Read MoreWicomico County Awarded Grant to Support New Flight Route from Salisbury to Orlando
Wicomico County has been awarded an $800,000 grant from the US Department of Transportation to support a new flight route from Salisbury Regional Airport to Orlando. The grant is from the FY23 Small Community Air Service Development Program and the investment aims to expand air service accessibility for Eastern Shore residents, while fostering economic growth…
Read MoreDelaware Burn Ban to Include Fireworks for Diwali Holiday
All outdoor burning remains prohibited in Delaware. However the State Fire Marshal has also included the prohibited retail sale and use of fireworks for the upcoming Diwali holiday – which is October 31st through November 1st. Conditions throughout Delaware have worsened due to the lack of rainfall – and the extremely dry conditions and strong…
Read MoreUPDATED: MSP & Cambridge PD Arrest 2 in Deadly Shooting Oct 20 in Cambridge
UPDATED – 10/28/24 – Maryland State Police with help from Cambridge Police have arrested two teens in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday, October 20 in the area of Pine Street and Dunns Court in Cambridge. Police have arrested 18 year old Jo’Mir Omar Norman and 15 year old Brian Wongus, Jr. –…
Read MoreRoute 50 Crash in Berlin Causes Carbon Dioxide Leak
A crash shut down eastbound Route 50 in the area of the Route 113 overpass in Berlin just after 9 Monday morning. Maryland State Police say that an tanker truck with Texas registration and driven by a 28 year old Laurel, DE man, was struck from behind by a BMW driven by 39 year old…
Read MoreSussex County Turning Out to Vote Early
Tuesday will be the last day that early voting will begin at 11am in Delaware. From Wednesday, October 30th through November 3rd early voting will be available from 7am to 7pm. After just 2 days of early voting, Delaware Election officials report that 86,907 people have either cast an absentee ballot or voted early in…
Read MoreOne Hospitalized with Smoke Inhalation after Fire in Delmar Home Sunday
One person was hospitalized with smoke inhalation after a fire at an East Pine Street home in Delmar Sunday evening. Delmar firefighters were called just before 6pm where they found smoke and fire showing from a two story home. Delmar firefighters were assisted and backed up by several neighboring companies. The Maryland State Fire Marshal…
Read MoreDE AG Resuspends Financial Adviser
A former Delaware investment adviser has received a six-month suspension from the Attorney General’s office for viewing current financial account information of former Delaware clients while unregistered. The Investor Protection Unit, which is the state securities regulator for Delaware, received a complaint from a former client of Robert Brandon Prettyman, who was concerned that Prettyman…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Sets Listening Sessions in November as Part of Strategic Planning Process
A series of listening sessions on the City of Rehoboth Beach strategic planning process will be held the week of November 12th. This is to gather feedback from residents, business owners and visitors about their experiences with the city and to help shape the city’s future priorities. Each session will include small-group discussions about strengths…
Read MoreResurfacing of Route 50 in Worcester County to Begin Thursday
It’s no trick – on Halloween, the Maryland Department of Transportation will begin milling and paving on Route 50/Ocean Gateway east from the Wicomico County line to Old Ocean City Road/MD 346. Drivers should expect major traffic impacts and delays with single-lane closures during the resurfacing project weekdays from 7am to 6pm – times are…
Read MoreMajor William Crotty Named 27th Colonel of DSP
Major William Crotty has been named the 27th Colonel of the Delaware State Police – effective November 1st. Major Crotty’s promotion to the rank of Colonel marks the culmination of a distinguished career of over 27 years of dedicated service – which began in January of 1997 as a member of the 66th DSP Academy…
Read MoreFenwick Island Dredging Project Moves to the South Channel
The north channel dredging is complete in Fenwick Island. Town officials report that the equipment has been moved to begin the dredging of the south channel, which should now be underway – and the project is well ahead of schedule to be completed by November 12th. Dredging activity takes place between 7am and 7pm Monday…
Read MoreDrug Take Back Day – Saturday, Oct 26
Today is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of safely disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Drugs must be in a container such as a pill bottle, box, blister pack, or zip lock bag.…
Read MoreCISA at Regional News Conference Addresses Election Security Concerns
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) yesterday held a virtual news conference in the Mid-Atlantic region (CISA Region 3), with CISA Director Jen Easterly to discuss steps being taken to ensure the security and resilience of the 2024 elections. During the conference, Easterly said that in her role, she has spent over three years…
Read MoreOcean City to File Lawsuit Against BOEM over US Wind Project
The Town of Ocean City has obtained the legal services of Marzulla Law, LLC, to file a lawsuit against the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in connection with the US Wind project. Resort officials are continuing their efforts to protect the coastline and community and this action is being taken with the unified support…
Read MoreAccidental Fire Damages Home Under Renovation in Westover
Princess Anne firefighters were called to a home on Revells Neck Road in Westover for a structure fire just after 2pm on Friday. Firefighters found a two-story home under renovation – with no smoke alarms present. Investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office found the fire was accidental and that it began on the…
Read MoreHouston Man Arrested by Milford Police after Altercation Tuesday
Milford Police were called to North Washington Street on Tuesday for an altercation between a man and two women. Police were told the man had a firearm and ran from the scene. Police were able to locate the man in a parking lot on Park Avenue and detained him. The firearm was also located. Further…
Read MoreDE Office of the Marijuana Commissioner Holds Public License Lottery
On Thursday, the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) held a public license lottery to determine the selection of applicants across several categories – including cultivation, manufacturing, retail and testing – for Delaware’s regulated marijuana industry. Member of the Delaware General Assembly and oversight bodies and independent auditors were on hand to witness the proceedings…
Read MoreConstruction on Shared-Use Path Along Crisfield Hwy Underway in Somerset County
Maryland Transportation crews began work last week on the next phase of the 12-mile shared-use path that will run parallel to Maryland 413/Crisfield Highway from Route 13 to the Big Annemessex River in Somerset County. The path is a pedestrian and bicycle path and also includes a parking lot, new signage and pavement markings. There…
Read MoreEaston Airport Runway Closure
On Monday, Runway 4/22 at the Easton Airport will be close at 9am, except for scheduled large aircraft arrivals and departures ONLY. The runway will reopen on Friday, November 1 at 7pm. This is all part of the Airfield Modernization Program which is well underway. There are no weekend closures expected. Runway 15/33 will remain…
Read MoreSomerset County Public Schools Responds to Recent School Bus Issue
Last week was National School Bus Safety Week – but on Thursday, Somerset County schools operated on a delayed opening because of issues with some of the school buses. Buses are inspected several times a year and during a recent Motor Vehicle Administration inspection event, several buses of the same make were called into question…
Read MoreEaston PD Arrest 3 for Assault and 4th Suspect to be Charged with Attempted 1st & 2nd Degree Murder
Four men have been arrested by Easton Police on active arrest warrants. Three of the men, aged 18 and 20, are charged with assault, reckless endangerment, false imprisonment and other offenses and have been released to the Talbot County Detention Center. The 4th suspect, 24 year old Raven Todd of Laurel, DE is charged with…
Read MoreGov Moore Orders Review of Information Sharing Procedures for Youth Charged or Convicted of Violent Crime
The Maryland State Board of Education has taken immediate action to amend its regulations regarding youth who have been charged with or convicted of violent crime – and are attending public school in Maryland. This week Governor Wes Moore ordered the Department of Juvenile Services to lead an interagency review of information sharing procedures for…
Read MoreTalbot County Burn Ban Issued
Talbot County has issued a burn ban which is in effect from 2pm Friday, October 25th until Sunday, November 24th at 2pm, however the ban could be extended – or terminated under subsequent resolution. This ban was enacted by the Talbot County Council by an Administrative Resolution, which has banned ALL open-air burning throughout the…
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