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Felton Man Charged in Murder of Wife
A Felton man is charged in the murder of his wife. Delaware State Police were called to a home on Andrews Lake Road in Felton just before 6:30 Friday morning for an unresponsive woman and found 55 year old Virginia Reynolds with several injuries to her body. Troopers began life saving efforts until the victim…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges for Laurel Man
A Laurel man has been arrested after a traffic stop Thursday night just before 11 in the area of West Street in Laurel. Members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force and Probation and Parole officers were on patrol and watched a Ford Focus fail to signal a turn. Detectives initiated a traffic stop and…
Read More2 Injured in Cambridge House Fire
Rescue Firefighters were called to Silver Goose Road in Cambridge just after 10 Friday morning for a structure fire. Rescue Fire crews found a two-story wood frame and masonry home with fire. Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators say the fire began on a rear porch and was accidental. Combustibles placed too close to a heater.…
Read MoreOpportunity to Request a Public Hearing on Ocean City’s FY 2025 Annual Transportation Plan
Residents in Ocean City are being given the opportunity to request a public hearing to provide citizens a forum to present views on the resort’s FY 2025 Annual Transportation Plan (ATP). The plan contains requests for operating funds from several programs as well as a request for capital funds for 2 heavy duty 60-foot articulating…
Read MoreFire at Cadia Healthcare near Long Neck Accidental
A fire Thursday night around 9:30 at Cadia Healthcare Renaissance Rehabilitation Center on Route 24 at Long Neck was accidental according to Delaware State fire investigators. Indian River firefighters arriving at the scene found smoke in the area of the mechanical room and investigation showed the fire occurred in the mechanical room and was caused…
Read MoreUPDATED: DUI Crash in Townsend Kills Pedestrian; Dover Man Arrested
UPDATED – 01/26/24 – Delaware State Police have identified 40 year-old Danny Rankin of Townsend as the man who died in a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday evening in Townsend. ================================================= Delaware State Police have arrested a 36-year-old Dover man for DUI and related charges after a crash killed a pedestrian in Townsend yesterday…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Two on Drug Charges after Investigation in Dover
A search warrant executed on a residence on Deborah Drive in Dover Thursday led to the arrest of two Dover residents on drug charges. Delaware State Police went into the residence after a six-week long investigation of the distribution of drugs from the property. Detectives detained three people including 47 year old Antonio Malloy and…
Read MoreMilton Voters to Decide Water System Improvements Referendum Saturday
The Town of Milton is holding a Water System Improvements Referendum on Saturday, January 27. The referendum is for the Town to borrow $6.2-million funding from the State of Delaware for water main replacement under Carey, Walnut, Magnolia and Mill Streets and Bay Avenue, and Chandler Street Water Treatment Facility improvements and Federal Street Water…
Read MoreALTERED TRAFFIC PATTERN – Division & College Avenue Signal Failure
SALISBURY, Maryland — The traffic signal at the intersection of Division Street and College Avenue has suffered a failure which has required a severe change in traffic flow through the intersection that will last for several days. It is suggested that you avoid the intersection if at all possible and use alternate paths to your…
Read MoreUPDATE: Hazmat Incident in Pocomoke City, MD
The Worcester County Special Hazards Response Team responded to a chemical emergency in Pocomoke City this afternoon. A patient had been exposed to Iodine Monochloride. Two other victims were exposed– an additional employee and a first responder– who encountered the first patient during treatment. Initial efforts were to confirm all chemicals involved and identify proper…
Read MoreUPDATED: 2nd Arrest in Cape Henlopen HS Student Arrested with Gun in School
UPDATED – 01/25/24 – A 15 year old Cape Henlopen High School student has been arrested in connection with the arrest of a 17 year old student found with a gun on school property last week. The investigation revealed the 17 year old had the gun at his Rehoboth Beach home after it was given…
Read MoreMilton Area Traffic Stop Leads to Weapons Arrest
A traffic stop in Milton Tuesday morning led to the arrest of a Felton man. Delaware State Police spotted a vehicle traveling southbound at a high rate of speed on Coastal Highway near Eagle Crest Road and initiated a traffic stop. A computer check of the driver, 32 year old Alonzo Coker of Felton showed…
Read MoreSkipjack Wind off Delmarva Coast to be Repositioned
Ørsted Thursday announced that it will reposition it’s Skipjack Wind 1 & 2 projects off the coast of Delmarva. This is a combined 966-megawatt project that’s been in development, however Ørsted has withdrawn from the Maryland Public Service Commission Orders after an extensive review. The payment amounts for Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificates (ORECs) set…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Presents Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Presentation
Governor John Carney today presented his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025. He went over the highlights… The budget continues investments in other key areas as well–including investing in public schools, supporting families and the workforce, and protecting our environment. The governor also presented a broad overview which includes the 6-billion-dollar General Fund Operating Budget, $66.5 M for…
Read MoreDelDOT Project to Install Center Median Barrier on Route 1 in the Milford, Magnolia Area
DelDOT has scheduled a project that will install a center median barrier on Delaware 1 from Trap Shooters Road to State Route 30. A pre-construction meeting was held early this month, and construction is expected to start in mid-February. The work is anticipated to be completed by April 2025. Crossover accidents on State Route 1,…
Read MoreThefts from Motor Vehicles in Worcester County
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in identifying someone in connection with several thefts from motor vehicles on the northern end of the county –specifically in the West Ocean City area. If you can help identify this individual, contact the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at 410-632-1112. Images from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced to Improve and Accelerate Processing of Tax Returns
While the use of e-filing has grown exponentially since its inception, millions of taxpayers choose to file their returns each year on paper. Bipartisan legislation that would greatly improve the processing of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) paper tax returns has been introduced. Today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Todd Young of Indiana unveiled the Barcode…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Moore-Miller Administration’s 2024 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Agenda
Priorities to make Maryland safer, more affordable, and more competitive, as well as make Maryland the state that serves are what comprises the Moore-Miller Administration’s 2024 Maryland General Assembly’s legislative agenda. The governor’s package of 16 bills advanced the administration’s priorities, as it completed cross-filing in the House yesterday afternoon. Governor Moore says, once passed,…
Read MoreDemolition of Royal Treat Building in Rehoboth Beach
The demolition of the former Royal Treat building on Wilmington Avenue in Rehoboth Beach is almost complete. The city issued a demolition permit in October, and removal of the building began about two weeks ago. As the Cape Gazette reports, prior to the Royal Treat, the building was home to a few different businesses offering…
Read MoreSchool Resource Officer at Indian River High School Arrests Student Found with Knives
An 18-year-old Indian River High School student has been arrested after two knives were located in his backpack this morning. According to Delaware State Police, at about 9:00 this morning, school staff notified the School Resource Officer that they found a vape pen with suspected THC and two folding knives after searching the student’s backpack.…
Read MoreFrequent Home Fires in Winter Months; Fire Safety Tips
Half of all home heating fires occur in December, January, and February. Nationwide, heating equipment is involved in 1 out of every 6 home fires and 1 in every 5 fire deaths. Because of the frequency of home fires in the winter months–more than any other season, according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office,…
Read MorePhone Scams Impersonating Delmarva Power
There have been reports of scammers spoofing Delmarva Power’s phone number, according to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. The caller threatens to disconnect electricity unless immediate payment is made. Delmarva Power does not demand instant payment over the phone. Hang up immediately if you receive such a call. Do not share personal or financial information.…
Read MoreGovernor Carney to Present Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2025
Governor John Carney will present his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 at 1 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, January 25th, at the Delaware Public Archives building in Dover. The event will be livestreamed on de.gov/budget and on the Governor’s YouTube channel. Also, to follow up on last week’s postponement, Governor Carney now will deliver his 2024 State of the State Address from the House…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery of a Delivery Driver in Dover
Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver that occurred yesterday evening in Dover. Police say that the armed robbery occurred on General’s Way. According to the preliminary investigation, an unknown male suspect approached the victim while she was making a delivery at a home. The masked person displayed a firearm…
Read MoreDRBA Commission Adopts 2024 Capital Improvement Program
In order to improve vital infrastructure in Delaware and New Jersey, the Delaware River and Bay Authority Commission has adopted the 2024 Capital Improvement Program. The Five-Year Strategic Plan contains one hundred and twenty major capital projects at several locations including at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry (CMLF) and serves as a planning tool for long-term…
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