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Human Composting Bill Signed by MD Governor Moore
Last week, Maryland Governor Wes Moore held his third bill signing, which included a measure – Green Death Care Options Act – or human composting. The measure establishes a regulatory system for the performance of natural organic reduction in the disposal of human remains. The measure becomes effective on October 1st. A similar bill in…
Read MoreUSCG Rescues Mariner from Vessel Run Aground in Chesapeake Bay
A mariner was lifted from a vessel that ran aground Thursday evening near Smith Point, Virginia in the Chesapeake Bay. U.S. Coast Guard watchstanders learned that the 30-foot sailing vessel Orion was stuck in shallow water – however the local Coast Guard crew was not able to assist. A helicopter crew arrived and safely hoisted…
Read MoreDeborah Treherne – IRSD Teacher of the Year
The Indian River School District Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025 is Deborah Treherne of the Howard T. Ennis School. Treherne was chosen from a pool of 15 candidates – one from each school and the announcement was made Thursday during the district’s annual Teacher of the Year ceremony. She is now eligible for the…
Read MoreHB 399 Would Create New State-Level Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Legislation to create new state-level Department of Veterans’ Affairs has been introduced in Dover. House Bill 399 is sponsored by Representative William Carson – and the department would be headed by a cabinet-level Secretary appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. This new department would take over most duties currently…
Read MoreChristian Shelter Fundraising Banquet This Spring Raises $87,000 to Address Homelessness
The first annual Christian Shelter Fundraising Banquet earlier this spring was a huge success. They raised a total of $87,000. The Sheltering Hearts Fundraising Banquet was held on Saturday, April 13th at Dove Pointe, an event rallying approximately 200 compassionate souls in support of the Christian Shelter. In a statement put out by the Christian…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Investigating a Five-Vehicle Crash in Dorchester County
Maryland State Police are investigating a five-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning in Dorchester County. Shortly after 7 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Easton Barrack responded to the area of westbound U.S. Route 50 at Malkus Bridge. According to a preliminary investigation, a Ford pickup was heading west on Route 50 when…
Read MoreOne-Way Only Transit Opportunity for Recreational Vessels Through Port of Baltimore Safety Zone
The Captain of the Port (COTP) has established a transit plan to afford recreational vessels the opportunity for transit through the Key Bridge Response Safety Zone. Traffic will be one-way at a time during one period: on Sunday, May 12th, OUTBOUND transits will be permitted from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., and INBOUND transits will…
Read MoreAttorney General Kathy Jennings Announces $10.25 Million Settlement with Wireless Carriers Over Deceptive and Misleading Advertising Practices
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced a $10.25 million 50-jurisdiction settlement with AT&T Mobility, LLC, Cricket Wireless, LLC, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, and TracFone Wireless, Inc. (collectively, the “Wireless Carriers”), which resolves the state attorneys general investigations into the Wireless Carriers’ deceptive and misleading advertising practices. Attorney General Jennings stated that today’s…
Read MoreDART Announces Winners of the Annual Statewide Transit Poster Contest
DART announced the winners of their Annual Statewide Transit Poster Contest. Seven winners were selected and received prizes from DART and its Business Partners. More than 85 students from schools and/or after-school programs across the state enthusiastically participated in the contest, each presenting their unique interpretation of this year’s theme, “The Colors of Travel”. DART…
Read MoreSenator Carper Highlights Progress on Climate, Work Ahead in EPA Budget Hearing
U.S. Senator Tom Carper, who is the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing this week on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. President Biden’s $11 billion budget request for the EPA represents a 20 percent increase over the amount Congress approved for fiscal year…
Read MoreSalisbury Parking Garage Arms to Remain Up during the Month of May
There’s been another setback in the launch of the City of Salisbury’s project with Flowbird in the Circle Avenue Parking Garage. It has been decided that the mechanical arms will remain up throughout the month of May in order to alleviate delays entering and exiting the garage. The City will revisit the status and the arms…
Read MoreUPDATE: Firearm Offender at Sussex Community Corrections Center Who Failed to Return from Approved Pass–Apprehended
UPDATE 05/09/24: A firearm offender at Sussex Community Corrections Center (SCCC) in Georgetown who willfully failed to return from an approved pass has been apprehended. Edwardo Griffith walked away on May 6th. On Wednesday, May 8th, he was apprehended by Probation & Parole. Court information is pending. Previous Post: An offender willfully walked away today from…
Read MoreAmendment to Legislation Increasing Penalties for Those Who Fail to Yield Right of Way to Emergency Vehicles
An amendment to a legislation pertaining to emergency responders that was introduced in March has been proposed. The legislation has to do with the operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles. The amendment introduced yesterday by State Representative Jeff Hilovsky clarifies that a magistrate may assign a sentence of community service instead of…
Read MoreEaston Man Arrested for Theft and Carrying Handguns Without Permit
Easton Police have arrested an Easton man for carrying two concealed, loaded handguns without a permit. 21-year-old Carlton Freeman also had a wallet that was stolen from a vehicle in the area, along with a stolen shotgun. Freeman faces charges that include theft and illegal possession of a firearm and was transported to central booking.
Read MoreDelaware Groups to Hold Vigil for Nakba and Gaza in Wilmington
On Wednesday, May 15th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Delawareans for Palestinian Human Rights (DelPHR) and various local groups will hold a candlelight vigil at H.B. duPont Park in downtown Wilmington. The event aims to commemorate the Nakba, a term referring to historical events surrounding the Palestinians during the establishment of the state of Israel,…
Read MoreKennedy Gains Ballot Access in Delaware
The Kennedy campaign has announced that it has gained ballot access in Delaware. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was nominated for president, and Nicole Shanahan was nominated for vice president by the Independent Party of Delaware. The party has filed all necessary documents with the state, putting the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket on the ballot in Delaware this…
Read MoreGovernor Moore’s Statement on Key Bridge Collapse Recovery Mission
Governor Wes Moore thanks Unified Command– including U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Maryland State Police—for their relentless effort in ensuring the recovery of all of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse victims–in a statement on the conclusion of the Key Bridge collapse recovery mission. Governor Moore says they will remain steadfast in their…
Read MoreDelaware Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee Launch 2024 Annual Photo Contest
The Delaware Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee’s 2024 annual photo contest is now underway. Now in its sixth year, the photo contest is open to amateur photographers of all ages who have a passion for showcasing Delaware agriculture through their lens. From this month starting from May 1st through October 31st, amateur photographers are…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Caroline County; Cause Under Investigation
The cause of a house fire on Main Street in Hillsboro in Caroline County yesterday evening is under investigation. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the fire originated in the first-floor bedroom of the two-story, wood-framed, single-family house. One firefighter was injured during fire suppression detail was transported to a local…
Read MoreTwo Bills Passed by DE House to Guide Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Delaware
The Delaware House has passed two bills aimed at guiding the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and addressing emerging threats from developing technology. Together, these measures, both sponsored by Representative Krista Griffith and Senator Stephanie Hansen, would establish a commission to advise on AI use and safety in the First State and create penalties for the dissemination of…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Murder-Suicide in Magnolia
UPDATE 05-07-24: Delaware State Police have identified 38-year-old Vicky Williams and 43-year-old Evan Cablayan, both of Magnolia, Delaware, as the victims that were killed in a suspected murder-suicide on April 29th in Magnolia. The suspect, Charles Williams 3rd, also of Magnolia, committed suicide during this incident. DSP Contact Info: The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident.…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested Following Shooting On Harmony Lane
A 19-year-old from Dover has been arrested for a shooting that happened Monday morning. At 10:30 a.m. that day, Dover Police were called to Harmony Lane for the report of shots fired. The investigation led police to believe that Javon Johnson was responsible for the shooting. During the incident, a vehicle with a 20-year-old Smyrna…
Read MoreSussex County Council Votes on Several Previously Deferred Land-Related Items
The Sussex County Council today voted on several items of old business that had been deferred. Included in the list of votes was an ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Map of Sussex County from an AR-1 Agricultural Residential District to a C-3 Heavy Commercial District for a certain parcel of land in Little Creek…
Read MoreSURVEY: One-Third of Delaware Households Lack Preparedness for Impending Natural Disasters
In recent years, natural disasters such as droughts, floods, and hurricanes have become increasingly frequent, gradually becoming the new norm. ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba commissioned a survey of 3,000 respondents to gauge the level of preparedness among households for coping with catastrophic weather conditions. When it came to Delaware specifically – a state affected by severe thunderstorms…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Frederica Woman for Felony Theft and Forgery
Delaware State Police have arrested a 30-year-old Frederica woman for felony theft and forgery charges. On May 6th, troopers were called to a home on Cooper Road in Dover for a theft. When troopers arrived, they talked to the 79-year-old victim who said that money and checks had been stolen from the house. The investigation led…
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