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Millsboro Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges
A Millsboro man has been arrested on felony drug charges after a traffic stop south of Georgetown. Delaware State Police spotted a driver turn from South Bedford Street onto northbound Dupont Boulevard without signaling. Detectives contacted the driver, a 31 year old from Lewes and the passenger, 44 year old Anthony Hitchens of Millsboro. The…
Read MoreLewes Massage Technician License Suspended
The license of a Delaware certified massage technician in Lewes has been suspended. Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock considered a complaint filed by the Department of Justice that states that Robert Leech used his position to impose unwelcome sexual acts upon numerous clients. Leech also is operating an unlicensed massage establishment, Fusion Massage and Wellness…
Read MoreVIDEO: Community Bank’s Jack Riddle on the Cemetery at the Future Long Neck Bank Property
A small cemetery located at the future site of Community Bank Delaware in the Long Neck area at Routes 24 and 5 has been in the news recently. However reported plans that the 11 grave cemetery will be moved are speculative. Community Bank Delaware President and CEO, William Jack Riddle tells the Talk of Delmarva…
Read MoreRehab Work on Route 50 Bridge in OC Underway
Work has again begun on the Route 50 Harry Kelley Bridge into Ocean City. This is the continuation of long-term repairs in the eastbound lanes and sidewalk on the Route 50 Harry Kelley Memorial Bridge. This project involves 24 hour work repairing the structural steel beams and replacing any connection plates that require it. The…
Read MoreSussex County Council Hears about Voluntary School Assessment & More
With the start of the New Year, the Sussex County Council reorganized with the election of a new President and Vice President. Mike Vincent was re-elected as Council President and John Rieley re-elected as Council Vice President. Each by a 4 to 1 vote. Councilwoman Cindy Green voted against both because of a Planning and…
Read MoreLaurel Woman Charged with Hate Crime
A Laurel woman has been arrested for a hate crime and related charges by Delaware State Police. Police were called to Taco Chabelita in Laurel Saturday afternoon around 1 for a disorderly incident the night before. An investigation showed that around 7pm Friday night a Laurel woman, later identified as 21 year old Aiyanna Winstead,…
Read MoreChase in Kent County Leads to DUI Arrest
A Hartly man was arrested after a chase that occurred in Dover Thursday afternoon. Delaware State Police on patrol Thursday just before 4pm saw an Expedition drive through a red light while southbound on Bay Road at President Drive. After turning onto Lafferty Lane the trooper initiated a traffic stop, but the driver of the…
Read MoreRecycle Christmas Trees in Salisbury
Salisbury residents – if you’re looking to have your Christmas tree picked up – there will be a curbside Christmas tree pickup on Monday, January 8th. Leave trees at the curb – unbagged – and remember to remove lights, tinsel, decorations and stands. Also do not put trees in trash cans or recycle bins. Residents…
Read MoreHenderson Fire Under Investigation
Firefighters in Goldsboro were called for a structure fire on River Bridge Road in Henderson on New Year’s Day just after 6am. Fire officials say no one was at home at thee time of the fire – a neighbor discovered the fire at the one-story, single family home. Officials say the fire began in the…
Read MorePublic Hearing Workshops Set on Changes to DART Statewide Bus Services
The Delaware Transit Corporation invites you to attend an upcoming Public Hearing Workshop to provide in put and comments on proposed changes to DART Statewide Bus Services – which are set to become effective May 19 of this year. The Kent County meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 30th from 4:30 to 6pm at…
Read MoreSalisbury Trash Woes Continue
From the City of Salisbury: The Department of Field Operations would like to update residents on the current status of trash collection during the unprecedented challenges with our equipment which have disrupted collection routes and schedules. While our collection schedule is still disrupted, heading into the New Year’s Day holiday, we are exploring all options…
Read MoreOne Hospitalized after Head-on Collision Near Greenwood
A two vehicle crash on Owens Road east of Greenwood sent one man to the hospital Saturday night. Delaware State Police were called for a crash just before 7pm and say a pickup was northbound and a Focus was southbound on Owens Road south of Wolf Road when they collided head on. The investigation has…
Read MoreLaurel PD Looking to Identify Hit & Run Driver
Laurel Police are investigating a hit and run collision that occurred Saturday just after 11am. Police say a white man was driving a green pickup truck – possibly a Silverado – in the parking lot of the Food Lion in Laurel. As he left the parking lot, the pickup collided with a legally parked vehicle…
Read MoreDE Minimum Wage to Increase Monday
On Monday, Delaware’s minimum hourly wage will increase to $13.25. The current minimum wage is $11.75. Legislation was signed into law in 2021 that would increase the minimum wage incrementally each year through 2025 when it will reach $15 per hour. There are other rules regarding employees who receive tips and some who are exempted…
Read MoreFamily Pet Perishes in Somerset County Residential Fire
A structure fire in Somerset County heavily damaged a single story home on Fontaine Road in Westover Saturday afternoon. Firefighters from the Fairmount Volunteer Fire Company were called around 3pm. State Fire Marshal investigators say there was a smoke alarm in the home which did activate and there were no injuries, however a pet dog…
Read MoreFelton Woman Charged with Shoplifting
Felton Police were called Friday to the Royal Farms for a reported shoplifting that occurred on December 28th. Police say a white woman entered the store and put items in her handbag and left without paying. Video surveillance led police to identify the suspect as 49 year old Crystal Cloak of Felton – she turned…
Read MoreRecycle Your Live Cut Christmas Tree!
In Sussex County – Several commercial locations in Sussex County will accept Christmas trees during regular business hours and fees will apply for some materials. Trees can be dropped for recycle through January 15th. Click here for other County locations In Ocean City – Trees should be left in the Northeast corner of the 100th…
Read MoreArrest in Bridgeville Homicide
Delaware State Police have made an arrest in a homicide last month in Bridgeville. Police arrested 23 year old Ian’Tae Albury of Bridgeville in the death of 26 year old Dequan Lake, who was found November 25th along Mill Park Drive with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Lake died at a nearby hospital.…
Read MoreMilford Woman Charged after Traffic Stop in Felton
A traffic stop on Friday, December 22nd led to the arrest of a Milford woman. Felton Police stopped 25 year old Amanda Donohue for a registration violation on Route 13. Police say Donohue acted abnormally during the traffic stop which led to additional investigation. Donohue became disorderly and uncooperative and refused to get out of…
Read MoreDelaware’s Delegation Works Together to Secure Funding Authorization to Construct New Blood Processing Laboratory
U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester applauded President Biden signing the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The $886 billion bill supports a 5.2% pay raise for military servicemembers and the Department of Defense civilian workforce. The bill also includes provisions for Delaware, including the authorization of $30.5 million…
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Portion of Street in Seaford to be Closed Periodically Starting January 8th
North Street, between Liberty Street and Woolford Street in Seaford, will be closed from Monday, January 8th through Friday, January 12th, from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. A contractor for the City of Seaford is scheduled to perform work on the stormwater system.
Read MoreFirearm Hunting for Deer Resumes in Maryland January 5th
Hunters can look forward to restocking the freezer after the holidays. January firearm deer hunting season in Maryland will open on Jan. 5, 2024 in Deer Management Region B, which includes all of the state except the westernmost counties. Hunters with a valid hunting license may use firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Increasing Patrols As New Year’s Eve Approaches
With New Year’s weekend upon us, law enforcement will be addressing roadway safety concerns. In Maryland, state troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving while conducting saturation patrols on roads with high DUI incidents. In the Eastern Region, Troopers from…
Read MoreNew Year’s Day Ranks Among Deadliest Days on U.S. Roadways
The New Year’s holiday consistently ranks among the year’s deadliest days for alcohol-related traffic fatalities. “According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 13,384 people died in drunk driving crashes in 2021.” Jana Tidwell, who is the manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic says with many people celebrating the New Year and then…
Read MoreEaston, Maryland Man Dies in Two-Vehicle Crash in Queen Anne’s County
One person is dead, and two others were injured after a two-vehicle crash that occurred today in Queen Anne’s County. Shortly before noon, Maryland State Police responded to the area of Ocean Gateway (Route 50) and Pippin Farm Lane. According to a preliminary investigation, a Dodge Caravan, driven by 24-year-old Kathleen Strawbridge of Glen Burnie,…
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