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DSHA Director Eugene Young to Step Down Next Month
At the end of his FY 2025 Budget request before the Joint Finance Committee on Thursday, Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority, Eugene Young announced that he would be stepping down from his position next month. Last July Young announced his intent to run for Delaware’s lone seat in the US Congress. Young is…
Read MoreEmergency Regulations for Striped Bass Now in Effect in Maryland
Emergency striped bass regulations have been approved and became effective on Friday. These emergency regulations are an effort to bolster the species spawning population and will extend the periods of closure to recreational striped bass fishing in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay. Targeting of striped bass will be prohibited from April 1 to…
Read MoreVIDEO: Former MD Gov Larry Hogan to Run for US Senate
Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan (R) two years ago said he would not run for the US Senate, but this morning Hogan announced on his Facebook page that he would make a run for the U.S. Senate – “not to serve one party – but to stand up to both parties, fight for Maryland, and…
Read MoreHartly Childcare Employee Charged with Multiple Charges of Child Abuse
A Dover woman has been arrested on multiple child abuse charges following an on-going investigation. Delaware State Police need your help to identify potential victims associated with the investigation. Staff at the Hartly Learning Academy notified police in December about possible physical abuse to a child by a former childcare employee identified as 24 year…
Read MoreSenator Carper Highlights Need for Responsible Use of AI in Health Care Industry
Today, at the Senate Finance Committee hearing “Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: Promise and Pitfalls,” U.S. Senator Tom Carper highlighted the importance of implementing AI responsibly in the health care industry… He says health care providers have successfully deployed AI tools, including in Delaware but cautions against the misuse of the new technology. At the…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Commissioners to Consider Parking Rate Increases to Balance Next Year’s Budget
The City of Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners will consider parking rate increases, for both meter and permit fees, at meetings scheduled for a week from this Friday– February 16th. The increases are being considered in order to help balance the city’s budget for fiscal year 2025, which begins April 1st. Commissioners will discuss parking rates…
Read MoreUPDATE-Victim Identified; Two-Vehicle Crash in Millsboro Leaves 35-Year-Old Laurel Woman Dead
UPDATED 2-8-24— Delaware State Police have identified 35-year-old Elysia Garin of Laurel, Delaware as the woman who died in the two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Wednesday morning in Millsboro. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Previous Post 2-7-24: Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Millsboro this…
Read MoreOcean City, MD Police Department Custody Officer Arrested for Domestic Assault
Custody Officer Isaiah Mitchell who has worked for the Ocean City Police Department has been arrested and charged with domestic assault (second-degree assault). Mitchell was off duty at the time of this incident. The Berlin Police Department is handling this investigation. Mitchell has been employed by the Ocean City Police Department as a Custody Officer since…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Seeking Public Assistance In Locating Missing Queen Anne’s County Woman
Maryland State Police are asking for your help with locating a missing woman in Queen Anne’s County. 54-year-old Laura Shallue of Stevensville, Maryland was reported missing on Feb. 6th and was last known to be driving across the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Monday, Feb. 5th around 8:30 p.m. She was driving a…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert: Road Closure Later This Month in Selbyville Area
In the Selbyville area, Blueberry Farm Road between Baker Road and the Delaware-Maryland line will be closed starting on Tuesday, February 20th and continuing through March 15th (weather permitting) for the installation of crossroad pipes. Detour information is below: Detour Information from DelDOT: Detour: Motorist wanting to travel north on Blueberry Farm Road will turn right onto Morris Road,…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Advocates for Continued Energy Assistance Funding
Delmarva Power employees were on Capitol Hill this week to meet with representatives and advocate for policies that protect funding for LIHEAP and support vulnerable households in Delaware and Maryland. Customers are reminded to act now to secure support. More than 22,000 customers were connected to approximately $35 million in energy assistance, including more than…
Read MoreInstructional Assistant at Wicomico High School Charged With Sexual Abuse of Minor
A man who was an instructional assistant at Wicomico High School has been arrested for pursuing and engaging in inappropriate sexual communications and interactions with a minor, who is a student. The arrest happened earlier this week–on Monday, according to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. 43-year-old Derrick Davis faces charges of Sexual Abuse of a…
Read MoreMaryland Governor Wes Moore Delivers 2024 State of the State Address
Governor Wes Moore today delivered his second State of the State address in the House Chamber of the Maryland State House. Governor Moore spoke before the Maryland General Assembly about how moving together in partnership will create progress and realize Maryland’s promise. Governor Moore’s State of the State speech as prepared: Madam Speaker; Mister President; Madam…
Read MoreMore Than 91,000 Bags of Trash Collected from Delaware Roads in 2023
DelDOT and its partners collected 91,810 bags of trash in 2023 in the ongoing effort to Keep Delaware Litter Free. The Department and its partners also collected nearly 5,000 tires, and 68 appliances from alongside Delaware roads. The work was performed by DelDOT Maintenance & Operations employees, DART, Adopt-A-Highway/Sponsor-A-Highway efforts, the Work A Day Earn…
Read MoreWicomico County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Two Wanted on Drug, Weapons Charges
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two men wanted on several drug charges including possession with intent to distribute narcotics and distributing narcotics near a school along with possession of firearms. The Sheriff’s Office executed a search and seizure warrant in late January at a home on Arthur Street in Salisbury. They are…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Caesar Rodney High School Student After Knives Found in Backpack
Delaware State Police have arrested a 17-year-old student at Caesar Rodney High School in Camden after two knives were found in his backpack yesterday morning. School staff notified the School Resource Officer that they discovered two kitchen knives following their search of the student’s backpack. The student was removed from the school and turned over…
Read MoreCongresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester Becomes Lead Sponsor of Bipartisan JOBS Act to Strengthen Economy
On the floor of the House this week, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester requested unanimous consent to become the lead sponsor of a bill that would expand eligibility for federal Pell Grant programs to individuals interested in pursuing short-term, high-quality education and training programs. The goal is to address the worker shortage by closing the skills…
Read MoreUPDATE: Arrest Made in Connection with Bomb Threats at Mardela Middle and High School
UPDATED 2-7-24 An arrest has been made in connection with a series of bomb threats that were directed at Mardela Middle and High School on Wednesday, January 10th. The person arrested was identified as 18-year-old Tre’Quan Worthy. Detectives learned that Worthy lived in Crisfield, Maryland. Detectives from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division…
Read MoreDART Launches its Annual Poster Contest
Open to school-age children in Grades 6 through 12, Dart’s Annual Poster Contest is designed to encourage students to learn more about public transportation and its benefits, as well as the chance to see their artwork featured by DART in various advertisements, promotions, and/or displays. Interested schools are being asked to conduct the contest within…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Receives Update from DelDOT & Introduced Proposed Ordinance Related to Marijuana Establishments
UPDATED – 02/06/24 – 5pm – Sussex County Council has introduced a motion that would regulate marijuana establishments in Sussex County. House Bill 2, which was approved by the General Assembly last session. The measure allows municipalities to prohibit manufacturing, cultivation, testing and retail facilities, however Sussex County can only regulate them. Assistant County Attorney,…
Read MoreDSP Investigate Home Invasion Robbery in Dover
Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion robbery Sunday night in Dover around 11 on Vanessa Drive. Investigation revealed that two suspects forced entry into the home, which was occupied by three adults and four children, and demanded money. One of the suspects showed a firearm. The victims complied and the suspects left with…
Read MoreFelton Woman Arrested for Theft & Conspiracy
Felton Police have arrested a woman wanted on charges of theft by false pretense and 3rd degree conspiracy. In May of last year, Felton Police were called to the Felton Royal Farms for a late reported internal theft. Investigation showed that a former employee scanned items to purchase using her personal debit card, taking the…
Read MoreParking Goes Automated at Circle Ave Parking Garage Thursday in Salisbury
The Circle Avenue Parking Garage in Salisbury will begin a new system on Thursday – using the new license plate reader system. The garage will shift to the license plate readers for permit holders. Hourly parkers will pull a ticket. Access in and out of the garage will be regulated by the readers. More from…
Read MoreFederalsburg Garbage Can Replacement Project begins this Week
Former Capital School District Employee Charged with Child Abuse after Incident Last October
A Felton man has been arrested following an investigation into an incident of child abuse that occurred last fall at William Henry Middle School in Dover. Last October the School Resource Officer was notified of an incident involving Powell and the victim – an 11 year old from Dover. It was reported that 55 year…
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