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Governor Carney Announces Emergency Repairs to Strengthen the Indian River Inlet Dunes
UPDATE: Â Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper, Chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee in the Senate, announced that he has secured $10 million in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the beach replenishment project north of the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Â Senator Carper says this funding will help Delaware and the Army…
Read MoreMosquito Control Spray Announcement- Downstate Ground Adulticiding (Fogging)
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans an insecticide application during this evening, September 19th in Greenwood, Milford, and Seaford. The spraying will also be done near Delmar, Felton, Fenwick Island, Frankford, Harrington, Laurel, Lewes, Millsboro (Oak Orchard), Milton (Broadkill Beach), Ocean View, and Viola. All insecticides to be used are registered with the…
Read MoreSearch Warrant in Harrington Leads to Arrest for Gun and Drug Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested a 33-year-old Harrington man for felony gun and drug charges following a search warrant at a house on Jackson Ditch Road in Harrington yesterday. On September 18th, members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force and Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, executed the search warrant. The search warrant…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced to Enhance Consumer AI Literacy, Increase Consumer Awareness, Confidence Using AI Products and Services
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester alongside Representative Marc Molinaro today introduced the Consumer Literacy and Empowerment to Advance Responsible Navigation of Artificial Intelligence (Consumers LEARN AI) Act, legislation to increase consumer awareness and confidence when using AI products and services. Congresswoman Blunt Rochester says Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly and already affecting Americans’ everyday lives, yet…
Read MoreGun Fugitive Arrested In Milford
A Milford man has been arrested after detectives learned that he was wanted by the Pennsylvania State Police on drug and firearm-related charges. On the afternoon of September 13th, detectives saw Dana Legrand 3rd in the area of Kings Highway, Milford and were able to take him into custody without incident. A search of Legrand…
Read MoreUpcoming Road Closure Due to Work in Connection with North Millsboro Bypass Project
Fox Run Road between Patriots Way and Betts Pond Road in the Georgetown area will be closed starting on Monday, September 23rd and continuing through Friday, September 27th (weather permitting) for the placement of bridge beams related to the North Millsboro Bypass Project. Detour information provided by DelDOT is as follows: Traffic on Patriots Way…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Investigating Shooting in Talbot County, Victim Hospitalized
Maryland State Police are investigating a shooting at a gas station in Talbot County that happened on Tuesday morning. The shooting left a man hospitalized with gunshot wounds. According to Maryland State Police, 36-year-old Antonio Lamont Bolden, is charged with first-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault and numerous misdemeanors, including reckless endangerment and firearms offenses. Troopers…
Read MoreDelaware Brings Private Paid Family Medical Leave Policies to Market
Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced today that the Department of Insurance has approved Delaware’s first private Paid Family Medical Leave plans. These filings, reviewed by independent actuaries and against state requirements, provide options for businesses who wish to purchase compliant private coverage in lieu of participation in the state-administered plan. Eight plans from seven insurers…
Read MoreFire at Commercial Building in Queen Anne’s County Damages Three Trailers
The cause of a fire that occurred late last night on Hardwood Mills Road in Millington in Queen Anne’s County is under investigation. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the blaze started in one of the trailers parked inside the commercial steel framed building. The fire caused an estimated $200,000 in…
Read More13-Year-Old Arrested After Bomb Threat Made Towards Dover Middle School
An investigation by Dover Police into bomb threats that were made toward the Dover Middle School Campus on Tuesday afternoon has led to the arrest of a 13-year-old boy from Seaford. The 13-year-old is not a student at Dover Middle School. Yesterday, the 18th, the 13-year-old was arrested and transported to the Dover Police Department…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Warn Public Of Internet Gmail Scam
An internet scam involving Gmail accounts that is currently active in Maryland, and State Police are urging you to be aware and take steps to protect yourself as well as report to authorities if you have been victimized. Throughout August and September, the Maryland State Police Financial Crimes Unit received reports of several internet-based scams…
Read MoreDNREC Accepting Community Water Quality Improvement Project Grant Proposals
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages nonprofit groups, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program. Community Water Quality Improvement Grants assist in implementing projects or programs that improve water quality on developed…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Seaford Man for Felony Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
Delaware State Police have arrested a 46-year-old Seaford man on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop in Seaford on the morning of September 17th around 11:30. According to DSP, detectives pulled the truck over and spoke to the driver, identified as Terrence Banks. During the traffic stop, detectives discovered the truck’s insurance was expired…
Read MoreCongresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester Promotes Telehealth Modernization Act at Energy and Commerce Committee Markup
During Telehealth Awareness Week, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester today delivered opening remarks at the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Full Committee Markup on her Telehealth Modernization Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to expand telehealth access for seniors and those with disabilities. She talked about the benefits of this bill… Â Â She says this bill…
Read MoreMoody’s Upgrades Maryland Department of Transportation Rating to AAA
The credit rating agency Moody’s has upgraded the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Consolidated Transportation Bonds to its top triple-A rating. Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld says this upgraded rating reflects Moody’s confidence in the strong financial management practices of the Department and will result in lower borrowing costs and debt service savings for Maryland…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert: Upcoming Closure in Georgetown Due to Maintenance Work at Delmarva Central Railroad Crossing
In the Georgetown area, Delmarva Central Railroad will be performing general maintenance of their crossing at South King Street, beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, September 23rd. The work will require the full closure of South King Street between Ingramtown Road and South Railroad Avenue/Airport Road. Message boards will be posted in advance, advising motorists of…
Read MoreDover Police Department Seeking Information on Missing Person Case
The Dover Police Department is seeking information related to the disappearance of Marvin Odom, who was 21 years old at the time he was last seen. In October of 2023, detectives with the Dover Police Department assigned to the First State Fugitive Task Force began looking into active wanted persons in Delaware. During a follow-up…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Homicide in Dover
UDPATE 09/18/24: Delaware State Police have identified 45-year-old Antonio Drummond of Dagsboro, Delaware, as the victim of the homicide that occurred in Dover on September 16th. The Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling (302) 741-2859. Information may also…
Read MoreBomb Threat Received at Easton High School, Teen Charged
 The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a phone call in which a bomb threat was made towards Easton High School. Authorities say that on September 16th at just after 2:00 p.m., front desk staff at Easton High School received the threat via phone. The caller advised that there was a…
Read MoreInvestigation of Domestic Incident in Felton Leads to Arrest of Newark, Maryland Man
An investigation into a domestic dispute that happened back on October 31st of 2023 has led to the arrest of a Newark, Maryland man. According to Felton police, 38-year-old Aaron James Brown Jr. who fled the scene prior to police arrival at the Peachtree Apartments in Felton, faces charges that include aggravated Menacing (Class E…
Read MoreDE Overdose Fatality Review Commission Releases 3rd Annual Report
The Delaware Drug Overdose Fatality Review Commission (DOFRC) released its third annual report to Governor John Carney and the General Assembly. The report samples 148 cases from fatal overdoses that occurred in 2021 with information collected from law enforcement, local medical and rehabilitation treatment providers, the DOC and public health records. This report shows that…
Read MoreDNREC Issues Recreational Water Advisory for DE Coastal Beaches as Medical Waste Continues to Wash Ashore
DNREC has issued a recreational water advisory for Delaware coastal beaches – including Rehoboth Beach in relation to the medical waste that has washed ashore since Sunday. This advisory is for one week. Beach access will remain open in Rehoboth Beach, however swimming and wading in the ocean are not advised. Rehoboth Beach Patrol members…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Hears from Residents of Milton-area Development – Anthem
UPDATED – 09/17/24 – Several residents of the Anthem Development in Milton spoke during the public comment portion of Tuesday’s meeting. They are dealing with issues with their development company – Milford Housing Development Corporation – everything from dead or dying perimeter buffer trees, culverts with standing water and other drainage issues, swampy open space…
Read MoreUpper Ferry Temporarily Closed for Maintenance
Wicomico County officials announce the closure of the Upper Ferry – for maintenance. The Upper Ferry, which crosses the Wicomico river southwest of Salisbury, is expected to be off-line until the middle of next week.
Read MoreCity of Salisbury Announces Road Closure for Westbound Isabella Street
City of Salisbury officials remind drivers that the westbound lane of Isabella Street between Mill and Lake Streets is closed into next week for public safety for road repairs. Concern over the two-way traffic traveling through that area in one lane has forced a complete westbound closure. Drivers should use Mill Street to Route 50…
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