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Seaford Man Charged with 1st Degree Assault
A Seaford man has been arrested on multiple felony offenses after an assault in February in Lincoln. Delaware State Police were called to Holly Drive East in Lincoln on just before 1am on February 23 for an assault and learned that 19 year old Jordan Morris struck a 25 year old Lincoln man with a…
Read MoreDE Upstate Unemployment Steady, Sussex County Increased
Unemployment in Delaware has remained at 4.1% for the past several months while the national average has held at 3.7% since November. However in Sussex County the unemployment rate jumped from 3.9% in December to 4.5% in January. Over-the-year job growth was driven largely by the Private Education and Health sector – which grew by…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses
A domestic incident in Greenwood Thursday led to the arrest of 52 year old Patrick Henley of Greenwood on drug and weapons offenses. Delaware State Police were called to Farm Lane in Greenwood for a domestic incident around 3pm and contacted Henley, who they learned had an active warrant out of Kent County. Henley was…
Read MoreDE Flags to Half-Staff for Former State Senator Robert Voshell of Milford
Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Saturday to honor Korean War veteran and former Senate Majority Leader Robert Voshell on the day of his interment. He worked at the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles, retiring as director after 40 years with the…
Read MorePittsville Man Arrested after Explosives Found on Property
A check on the welfare by Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputies resulted in the arrest of a Pittsville man. Deputies contacted 45 year old Christopher Wilgus at his residence on Gumboro Road and spotted what looked like homemade explosive devices placed throughout the yard and property. Wilgus told deputies he was concerned about potential attacks on…
Read MoreEric Hansen Formally Files His Candidacy for U.S. Senate
Today, Eric Hansen formally filed his candidacy for U.S. Senate with the Delaware Department of Elections. Since declaring for office in October of 2023, Eric has attended over 100 public events and met thousands of Delawareans on the campaign trail. Eric Hansen is a businessman who built his career at Proctor and Gamble, Johnson &…
Read MoreInvestigation Continues into Threat in Milford School District that Led to Lockdown
Milford High School and the Central Academy were placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon after the Milford School District received a credible threat towards the district schools and offices. The School District released this announcement in Facebook:“This afternoon a credible threat was made toward Milford School District schools and offices. We immediately enacted safety lockdown protocols…
Read MoreUPDATE: Second Person Arrested: 15-Year-Old Sussex Central High School Student and 19-year-old Arrested in Connection with Shooting Incident at Sussex Central High School
UPDATED 3/7/24: Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Gerod Sturgis of Georgetown, Delaware in connection with the shooting incident that occurred last week at Sussex Central High School, in which multiple shell casings were found in the parking lot, and Howard T. Ennis School across the street was struck by gunfire. According to police, a vehicle on Patriots…
Read MoreHouse Bill 335 to Address Compensation Increases for Charter School Educators and Staff
Delaware lawmakers today introduced a bill that would ensure charter school educators and staff receive the salary increases that have been intended for them by the General Assembly. House Bill 335 sponsored by Rep. Kim Williams, Rep. Sherae’a “Rae” Moore, Sen. Laura Sturgeon, and Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, would require that charter school employees receive salary increases, supplements, or one-time…
Read MoreSalisbury Traffic Alert for tomorrow March 8th
Tomorrow March 8th, a portion of College Avenue in Salisbury will be closed to through traffic. College Avenue will be closed, from Smith Street to Camden Avenue, from approximately 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for an emergency road repair. Officials ask that you utilize Clairmont Drive or Pinehurst Avenue as an easy way around the single-block…
Read MoreApproved Service Changes to DART’s Service to Become Effective May 19th
Changes to DART’s Statewide Bus Service have been approved to become effective Sunday, May 19th, according to Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC). The changes apply to several routes in Sussex County including Route 201 (Red Line), Route 203 (Orange Line), and Route 204 (Year-Round). Intercounty routes that will see changes include Route 301 – Increased Saturday service from…
Read MoreCongresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester Votes to Pass Six Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bills
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester has voted to pass six Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills. Included in this package are a number of provisions that Blunt-Rochester championed including measures that will invest in community-based violence intervention and prevention programs, aim to make our supply chains more resilient, and offer programs that include vocational and skills training…
Read MoreHouse Committee Releases Two Bills Addressing Healthcare Benefits for Retirees
Two bills aimed at addressing the concerns of Delaware state retirees and improving the transparency and fairness in the State’s selection of retiree healthcare plans were released from the House Administration Committee today. Taken together, HB 281 and HB 282, both sponsored by Rep. Paul Baumbach, would prohibit the state from considering Medicare Advantage plans for state retirees and make several changes to…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Felton Man on Drug Charges
Felton Police Department have arrested a 52-year-old Felton man on drug and numerous traffic related charges. The traffic stop was conducted early Sunday morning on North DuPont Highway. Allen E Cane Jr. was released on his own recognizance pending a later court date. Information from Felton Police: On Sunday March 3, 2024, at 7:57 am…
Read MoreLaurel Area Paving Later This Month –Intermittent Lane Closures on Several Roads
A paving operation will begin in the Laurel area on March 18th through August 18th (weather permitting), according to DelDOT. Paving operations will require intermittent lane closures. Motorists are reminded to slow down in work zones and expect minor delays while in the area. Paving locations include: For more information, visit DelDOT’s website at www.deldot.gov.
Read MoreIndian River Inlet Bridge, DE Memorial Bridge, in Top 100 most Iconic Bridges in America, Finds Survey
Iconic bridges in America’s landscape connect destinations as well as offer breathtaking views—something that can transform any mundane commute into an inspiring journey. Gunther Volkswagen Fort Lauderdale posed a hypothetical question to 3,000 commuters nationwide: If you could select any one of America’s iconic bridges to be part of your daily commute, which one would you…
Read MoreUber Driver in Dover Threatened; Passenger Arrested
An altercation involving an Uber driver and a passenger has led to the arrest of a 38-year-old Dover man. According to Dover Police, they were dispatched to the 7-11 on North DuPont Highway yesterday evening around 9:30. The Uber driver was hired to drive Brent Weeks home from an establishment in Dover, however the passenger…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified–DSP Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Bicyclist in Lewes
UPDATED 3-6-24: Delaware State Police have identified 58-year-old Lisa Norton of Lewes, as the woman who died in the crash involving a bicyclist that occurred this week on March 5th in Lewes. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Previous Post: A Lewes woman is dead after she was struck…
Read MoreDE Fire Marshal’s Office: Change Your Clocks, Test Your Batteries This Sunday
As we change their clocks this Sunday, March 10th (spring forward), the Delaware State Fire Marshal would like to remind you also to check the batteries in your smoke detectors and test them to ensure they are working. Smoke detectors are required to be installed in every home, as properly installed and maintained smoke detectors…
Read MoreHartly Man Arrested Following Domestic Disturbance
A domestic incident on East Main Street in Felton has led to the arrest of a 22-year-old Hartly man. Camron Arman Price faces charges of Trespassing, Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct. Price was video arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on his own recognizance pending a later court date. In addition, Price was issued…
Read MoreHarp Seal Rescue at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes
Members of the Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute rescued a stranded harp seal earlier this week at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes. According to MERR, the one-year-old female had a few minor injuries and was slightly underweight but alert. She had been eating a little bit of sand. If you encounter a seal resting…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Recognized Sussex Central Wrestlers & Revisited Several Items in Old Business
UPDATED – 03/05/24 – The Sussex County Council during this week’s meeting honored the Sussex Central High School Golden Knights wrestling team for their championship season. They won the Division 1 championship and finished with a 12 and 0 record for the season. Their last championship was in 2017. The County and Delaware State Police…
Read MoreVIDEO: Final State of the State Address by Governor John Carney
Governor John Carney gave his final State of the State address this afternoon, but not without some competition from a heckler who interrupted his address at least four times. The Governor spoke of his last seven years in office – working to put the State’s fiscal house in order, building more affordable housing and passing…
Read MoreUPDATED: New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Milford; Ribbon Cutting on Friday
UPDATED – 03/05/24 – Because of the rain expected on Wednesday, the EV Charging Station ribbon cutting has been rescheduled to Friday, March 8th at 12:00 pm =================================================== The City of Milford has announced the completion of new EV Charging stations located in the City’s public parking lot on NE Front Street in Milford. They invite…
Read MoreUPDATED: Facebook/Instagram Outage Seems to be Over
UPDATED – 12:15pm – Facebook has returned for many. =============================================== Users from around the world are reporting issues with Facebook and Instagram and other META platforms. According to Downdetector the problems began around 10 this morning. Many users report they were in their accounts and were booted out – and now cannot log back in.…
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