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Bicyclist Struck on Route 24 near Legion Road in Oak Orchard
A bicyclist from Millsboro was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Route 24 and Legion Road in Oak Orchard Saturday evening just after 7:30. Delaware State Police say the 38 year old female bicyclist began turning from westbound Route 24 onto Legion Road before it was safe to do and crossed in front…
Read MorePublic Hearing During Worcester County Commissioners Meeting Tuesday Canceled
A public hearing scheduled for Tuesday’s Worcester County Commissioner’s meeting on Bill 23-03 – Zoning – Separation Distances for Commercial non-Ag Functions in Agricultural Structures and Lands in the A-2 Ag District – has been tabled at the request of the applicant. A new date will be advertised if the applicant requests to reschedule the…
Read MoreRevisions Proposed for DE Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights
Two bills were filed Friday that would bring revisions to the Delaware Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights. House Bill 205 and House Bill 206 would revamp how officer disciplinary cases are handled and publicly disclosed, give members of the public a role in setting standards for police officers and increase transparency. According to the…
Read MoreMaryland State Flags to Half Staff Sunday
Maryland flags are to fly at half staff on Sunday from sunrise to sunset in honor of Fire and Rescue Memorial Remembrance Day. This day honors all fire, rescue and emergency medical services personnel from the State of Maryland who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Read MoreSlaughter Beach Municipal Election Canceled
There will be no municipal election on July 1st in Slaughter Beach. Just two candidates filed for two open seats. Jamie Draper and incumbent Harry Ward and will be sworn in to two year terms at the July Town Council meeting. Larry Meinert did not run for re-election. .
Read MoreBlades Municipal Election Set for Monday, June 5
Blades voters will head to the polls on Monday, June 5th to elect a mayor and two council members. Wednesday was the final day that candidates could file to run. For the Mayor’s seat, incumbent Robert Atkinson is challenged by Sharon Alston. There are three candidates for two seats on the Town Council – incumbent…
Read MoreSB 96 Would Prohibit DNREC’s EV Sales Mandate to be Heard in Committee Wednesday Afternoon
Legislation sponsored by State Senator Brian Pettyjohn and Representative Michael Ramone is now expected to be heard in the Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee next Wednesday. Senate Bill 96 would prohibit DNREC from enacting its electric vehicle sales mandate. The bill would not restrict the sale of fuel-powered cars, trucks and SUVs in Delaware…
Read MoreRecreational Trail-Cams on Public Lands now Banned in Delaware
DNREC and the Delaware Department of Agriculture have banned recreational trail cams in any state wildlife areas, state parks or state forests – effective immediately. The cams area mainly used by hunters during the state’s extended deer season – but this ONLY applies to cams used on state lands – not trail cams on private…
Read MoreYet Another Crash on Coastal Highway at Cave Neck Road
Delaware troopers are once again investigating another crash on Coastal Highway at Cave Neck Road, which is between Lewes and Milton. Around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, police say a Mitsubishi Galant was headed north on Coastal Highway and attempted to turn left here onto Cave Neck Road. As the Mitsubishi attempted to cross the southbound…
Read MoreMD’s Spring Turkey Hunt Shows Increases Statewide
Maryland Natural Resources officials report over 5300 wild turkeys were harvested during this spring’s regular and junior turkey seasons. The harvest was 27% higher than last year’s – with Maryland’s central and western counties seeing the largest jumps. However the upper and lower shore counties also reported increases. DNR officials say the 2021 cicada emergence…
Read MoreRavens Roost Parade in OC Saturday Morning – Expect Delays
Ocean City Police remind residents and visitors that the Baltimore Ravens Roost Parade will take place on Saturday morning from 10 to noon. The parade will move down the southbound lanes of Baltimore Avenue from 15th Street to 29th Street – however drivers in the area can expect the roadways to be impacted for staging…
Read MoreDewey Beach Replenishment Update
UPDATE as of 6/1: Current dune crossing closures include Read Ave. Work is on hold until at least 4:00pm today due to weather concerns. Estimated project completion date is June 7th, weather permitting. UPDATE as of 5/30: All dune crossings are open. Unfavorable ocean conditions are preventing any beach fill or dredging. Crews will resume…
Read MoreWinners Announced in DART’s statewide Transit Poster Contest
DART has announced the winners of its Annual Statewide Transit Poster Contest. Four winners will receive prizes from DART and its Business Partners. Over 75 students from schools and/or after-school programs statewide participated in the contest, showcasing their vision of this year’s theme, “Transit vs Driving – Go Green with DART”. Students from 6th through 12th grade were…
Read MoreDelDOT to Convert Georgetown and Millsboro Area Intersections into All Way Stop
The intersection of East Trap Pond Road and Hardscrabble Road in the Georgetown area will be converted to an All Way Stop control with new signs and pavement markings, according to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT). The work will occur starting at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13th (weather permitting). The…
Read MoreSalisbury Sees Reduction in Part 1 Crimes Since 2012
Since 2012, the number of what are called “Part 1” crimes in Salisbury has dropped 45 percent overall, according to the Salisbury Police Department’s 2022 Part 1 crime statistics. Part 1 crime includes the ten most common offenses encountered by law enforcement, including aggravated assault, rape, homicide, arson, human trafficking, motor vehicle theft, robbery, burglary,…
Read MoreDelmarva Spellers Travel to Washington, DC for Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Scripps National Spelling Bee got underway in Washington, DC this morning with 231 spellers taking part including three from Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Delaware’s super spellers were both eliminated in the first round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Wednesday. Zion Miller represented the Seaford District Library. Declan Durand represented the Sussex…
Read MoreOcean City, Maryland Police Department Continues to Address Concerns Regarding Homeless Population
The Ocean City Police Department continues to address concerns in area communities regarding the city’s homeless population. So far in 2023, the Ocean City Police Department has identified 17 individuals experiencing homelessness in the Town of Ocean City. This number fluctuates throughout the year. In 2022, they identified 33 individuals. If you are interested in lending…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced to Establish Holistic Health Care for Children
Concerns about the spike in mental health challenges among young people have prompted U.S. Senators and Representatives including Tom Carper and Lisa Blunt Rochester to introduce legislation that aims to establish a holistic approach to children’s health care. The bill would allow for the integration of mental and physical health services for children and youth…
Read MoreUnnecessary Power Outages Caused by Foil Balloons
With all the graduations and outdoor events taking place around this time of year, Delmarva Power is issuing a warning about one thing that can put a damper on your celebration, or on those around you– foil balloons. The balloons, also known as mylar balloons, can wreak havoc on the electric grid. Untethered balloons cause…
Read MoreThree License-Free Fishing Days in Maryland Scheduled for 2023
All Maryland residents and visitors will get an opportunity to enjoy license-free fishing days on Saturday, June 3rd, Saturday, June 10th, and Tuesday, July 4th. On these days, any individual may catch and possess finfish for recreational purposes in any tidal and nontidal waters of Maryland, according to the state’s Department of Natural Resources. All…
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Street Closures Today and Tomorrow in Salisbury for Demolition and Clean Up
As of 8:30 this morning, Salisbury officials are closing roads in the area of a demolition of condemned property. The time frame of the demolition is today and tomorrow, May 31st and June 1st from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Heavy equipment needs to be onsite for this project which means the City will be…
Read MoreRescue Dogs Now Delaware’s Official State Dog
Tuesday afternoon Governor John Carney signed Senate Bill 37 into law – making rescue dogs Delaware’s official state dog. The measure was unanimously passed in both chambers. Over the years, the General Assembly has passed short-lived bills for an official state dog – with the Golden Retriever the most recent. Democrat Senator Jack Walsh was…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Death Investigation Updates
EMS crews and Rehoboth Beach police responded to the ocean block of Olive Avenue around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21, for a woman reported in cardiac arrest. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Rehoboth Beach police along with investigators from the Division of Forensic Science and Delaware State Police assisted with the investigation into…
Read MoreTroubling Dolphin Deaths
Suzanne Thurman of the MERR Institute says her organization has investigated five dolphin deaths in the past few days. Four were calves and one was a sub-adult. Rehoboth Beach Patrol guards found this one around 7 a.m. off Queen Street on Saturday. Photo courtesy Capt. Jeffrey Giles, Rehoboth Beach Patrol The others were found at Broadkill, Lewes, Cape…
Read MoreGirl Struck on Coastal Highway in Dewey
A 17-year-old girl was struck on Coastal Highway at Van Dyke Avenue around 6:40 p.m. this past Saturday. Lt. Clifford Dempsey, DBPD spokesman, says the driver of the blue Hyundai had stopped for the girl who was in the crosswalk. But that car was rear-ended by the SUV that pushed the Hyundai into the teen.…
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