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UPDATED: SPECIAL NOTICE: Emergency Water Conservation Measures LIFTED in Riddle Farm & South Ocean Pines
UPDATED – 06/24/24 – The emergency water conservation measures for the Riddle Farm and South Ocean Pines have been lifted. Residents and visitors are now able to resume all indoor and outdoor water activities. Public Works officials say that crews repaired electrical issues for two well pumps over the weekend and corrected an issue with…
Read MoreWicomico County Council to Hold Special Session on Wednesday at 4pm
The Wicomico County Council will hold a special legislative session on Wednesday at 4pm to consider and extension to the current burn ban. They will also get an update on the status of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The meeting is at the Government Office Building in Salisbury. The public is invited to attend and observe…
Read MoreTent, Canopy Violations Persist in Eighth Season in Rehoboth
The Rehoboth Beach tent and canopy ban is now in its eighth season and continues to be a daily challenge for officials to enforce. The Rehoboth Beach Patrol ambassador called for the police three times on Saturday to help when beach visitors refused to cooperate. This couple received visits from the beach ambassador and a police cadet…
Read MoreVIDEO: Rehoboth Police Safely Takedown Violent Man on a Rant
Rehoboth Beach police were called to the second block of Olive Avenue around 6:35 p.m. Saturday when this man was heard yelling, cursing and acting irrationally. Officers tried to get him to leave the area. But he continued his rant and bizarre behavior, at one point charging, spitting and yelling at an officer in a…
Read MoreWoman Falls from Jet Ski at Route 90 Bridge, Pulled from Bay in Cardiac Arrest
Multiple agencies responded after an unconscious woman was found beneath the Route 90 bridge in Ocean City around 7 p.m. this past Saturday. Hunter Dortenzo, Natural Resources Police spokesman, says “Officers located a 64-year-old female passenger who had fallen off the back of a PWC due to sea conditions. The victim was brought to shore…
Read MoreDE Natural Resources Police Arrest 2 for Assault at Cape Henlopen State Park
Two men have been arrested by Delaware Natural Resources Police for the assault of a 7 year old child and his mother at Cape Henlopen State Park on Saturday. State Park officers were called to the fishing pier around 4:30pm and learned that 22 year old Phillip Hartana of Philadelphia and 22 year old Nicholas…
Read MoreSkimming Device Found at Georgetown Dollar General
Another credit card skimmer found at another Dollar General Store – this time in Georgetown at the store on Market Street. Georgetown Police are contacting local businesses to ensure they regularly check for these types of devices. This is the second device that’s been found – a skimmer was found recently at the Felton Dollar…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash Near Milton
UPDATED – 06/22/24 – Delaware State Police have identified the woman who was killed early Friday morning on Coastal Highway near Milton as 18 year old Shayla Montgomery of Linwood, Pennsylvania. ======================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 06/21/24 – One person is dead after they were struck by a vehicle in the area of Oyster Rocks Road…
Read MoreSkimming Device Found at Felton Dollar General
Felton Police are in custody of a skimming device that was found at the Dollar General in Felton. Police say during their initial investigation it was determined the device could obtain information from credit and debit cards – it’s not known how long the device was active. The US Secret Service and Montgomery County sheriff’s…
Read MoreGov Moore Signs State of Preparedness Declaration in Advance of Heatwave
Last week, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a State of Preparedness declaration ahead of the heatwave that’s now gripping Delmarva. This declaration directs the Maryland Department of Emergency Management to coordinate the comprehensive preparation of State government ahead of potential impacts because of the extreme heat and humidity. According to the National Weather Service, record…
Read MoreBurn Ban Now In Effect in Worcester County
The Worcester County Fire Marshal has issued a burn ban – effective immediately. This ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources – with the exception of proper use of gas and charcoal grills, campfires at the County’s commercial, State and Federal campgrounds, permitted official Ocean City bonfires, private property recreational campfires that are limited to…
Read MoreGas Prices Hold Steady Ahead of Holiday Travel – for Now
A cool down of gas prices that began a few weeks ago continues. The national price at the pump remained unchanged from last week at $3.45 per gallon thanks to lackluster demand and plentiful supplies. In Delaware the price at the pump is down 3 cents in the past week at $3.46. Officials at AAA…
Read MoreEaston Man Charged in Sexual Abuse of a Minor
An Easton man has been arrested for the sexual abuse of a minor. Easton Police arrested 36 year old Carlos Perez Aldana on charges of sex abuse of a minor, 4th degree sex offense, false imprisonment and 4 counts of 2nd degree assault after a joint investigation by Easton Police and the Talbot County Department…
Read MoreDE Unemployment Rates Steady
The unemployment rate for Sussex County in May remained steady from April at 3.8% and the statewide rate remained steady from April at 3.9% while the national rate increased from 3.9% to 4% in May. The largest increases in over-the-year job growth since May of 2023 was in the Private Education and Health Services sector…
Read MoreCambridge Home Damaged by Fire
A 2-alarm fire in a Cambridge home was ruled accidental by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Rescue Fire Company was called to a home on Robbins Street around 1:30 on Thursday and found fire in a 1 ½ story single family home. Firefighters brought the fire under control in about an hour – and investigators…
Read MoreTwo New Judges Confirmed by DE Senate; Two Reappointed
The Delaware State Senate has confirmed two judicial nominations. On Thursday the Senate confirmed the nomination of Thomas Pedersen to serve as Court of Common Pleas Judge in Sussex County and Candace Holmes to serve as Family Court Commissioner in Kent County. The State Senate also confirmed the reappointment of Family Court Judge Mardi Pyott…
Read MoreFY 2025 Budget Approved by DE General Assembly
The Delaware General Assembly passed the FY 2025 budget Thursday afternoon. The $6.1-billion budget (Senate Bill 325) was passed in the State Senate with a 20 to 0 vote with Senator Brian Pettyjohn absent. Then later in the State House the measure was passed with a 38 to 3 vote – with Representatives Rich Collins,…
Read MoreGeorge Thorogood to Receive UD’s Medal of Distinction
Rocker George Thorogood will receive the University of Delaware’s Medal of Distinction Friday afternoon. Thorogood, who is a Delaware native, played his first public performance in 1973 at a small bandstand in Lane Hall – a UD residence hall. The Medal of Distinction is awarded by the Board of Trustees – and is the University’s…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Road Rage Incident Near Smyrna
UPDATED – 06/21/24 – An investigation into a road rage incident Saturday night near Smyrna is continuing by Delaware State Police. Police say a Pennsylvania woman was northbound on State Route 1 with her 2-year-old child in the rear passenger seat, when a white SUV began drifting into her lane. Police say she honked to…
Read MoreHarrington Man Arrested by Lewes Police for Stealing Camping Trailer
In a joint investigation with Detectives from the Delaware State Police Troop 4, The LewesPolice Department has identified and arrested 53-year-old Paul Rowan of Harrington for a theft of a camping trailer on June 13th. The theft occurred on Kings Highway. Rowan was charged with Felony Theft, Criminal Mischief and Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree, and…
Read MoreNew System of Accountability Announced in Maryland Pertaining to Sexual Assault Evidence KitsÂ
Governor Wes Moore and Attorney General Anthony Brown today announced the launch of a new online system in the state of Maryland to help survivors of sexual assault track evidence anonymously… Governor Moore at the news conference earlier added that this new system will hold law enforcement accountable for effectively and efficiently processing evidence. The…
Read MoreDelaware Mosquito Control Plans Insecticide Applications This Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans insecticide application(s) in and near Fenwick Island during this evening–Thursday, June 20th. Spraying will be done to control adult mosquitoes near Selbyville, Frankford, Dagsboro, Millsboro, Georgetown, and Milton. Additional Information from DNREC–Mosquito Control: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas:…
Read MoreBeat the Peak Alert for Choptank Electric Cooperative Members
Updated for 06/20/24: Choptank Electric Cooperative has issued a Beat the Peak alert for today between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Previous Post on 06/19/24: Choptank Electric Cooperative has issued a Beat the Peak alert for today between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The Co-op recommends giving your thermostat a break and delaying use of…
Read MoreEarly Morning House Fire in Cambridge Ruled Accidental
A house fire occurred early this morning on Stone Boundary Road in Cambridge, Dorchester County. The fire at the 1,400 Square Foot structure was ruled accidental and occurred due to open flames/smoking materials in close proximity of combustible materials.  According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the blaze started inside–in the living room around 5 a.m.…
Read MoreAAA Projects Increase in July 4th Week Travel in 2024 Over 2019
AAA projects 70.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday travel period. This year’s projected number of travelers for that time period is a 5% increase compared to 2023 and an 8% increase over 2019. AAA Spokeswoman Jana Tidwell says this July 4th week is anticipated to be the busiest…
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