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Ellendale Man Gets 15 Years In Prison For Drug Plea
An Ellendale man has been sentenced in Wicomico County to 15 years of incarceration for his guilty plea to two counts of distribution of cocaine. According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, 52-year-old Jaimey Showell sold cocaine to an undercover law enforcement officer on several occasions.Showell was stopped while traveling into Maryland from Delaware…
Read MoreNew Historical Marker Commemorates Rehoboth “Surf Safety Line”
A past safety feature that may have saved lives in Rehoboth Beach has been recognized with a new historical marker. The marker recognizes the surf safety lines that would help bathers get back to shore. “Back in the day,” women especially wore woolen swimsuits which became quite heavy when they were wet. Women’s swimsuits also…
Read MoreUpdate: Suspect Arrested For Millsboro Starbucks Robbery
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a recent robbery in Millsboro at Starbucks.According to police, Brandon Staats was taken into custody without incident Sunday.Staats was arraigned and released on $6,360 unsecured bond.Police say Staats stole money from Starbucks last week, and while he was driving away an employee was dragged in the parking…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Names Workforce Development Specialist
Worcester County has hired a new Workforce Development Specialist within Worcester County Economic Development.Nancy Schwendeman will oversee the county’s initiatives to educate and train people to meet the needs of current and future businesses and industries.Worcester County workforce development partnerships also involve Worcester Tech High School, local chambers of commerce, the Maryland Department of Commerce,…
Read MoreFive Points Transportation Study Working Group Meets Monday Night
The Five Points Transportation Study Working Group hosts a hybrid meeting tonight (Mon. Apr. 25th).The multi-phase study has been looking at a variety of ways to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety around the intersection of Routes One and Nine in the Lewes area.The working group is made up of elected officials, local residents and…
Read MoreUpdate: 1 Person Burned in Salisbury House Fire
Update: According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, a juvenile suffered burn injuries in Saturday’s fire on Hanson Street. The juvenile was taken to Bayview Burn Center for treatment. Fire damage was estimated at $70,000 to the structure and $5,000 to its contents. The fire apparently started in a bedroom. Salisbury firefighters were called…
Read MoreIndian River Inlet Bridge Inspections This Week – Expect Lane Closures
Drivers on Route 1 this week – watch for intermittent lane closures during the day on the Indian River Inlet Bridge – which is undergoing inspections this week. On Monday and Tuesday the southbound right lane will be closed to traffic between Inlet Road and Turn Point Road – however it will be open to…
Read MoreMilford School District Employee Charged in Dealing in Child Porn
A custodial employee of the Milford School District is now facing multiple charges for dealing in child pornography. District Superintendent, Dr. Kevin Dickerson says in a posting on the Milford School District website, that none of the victims are students. The Delaware Department of Justice says that the images on the employee’s personal device were…
Read MoreUPDATED: Mike Boyle Wins Ward 1 Seat in Milford
UPDATED – 4/24/22 – Incumbent Mike Boyle has been re-elected to the Ward 1 seat on the Milford City Council. He won 99 votes to Linda Bretzer’s 20 votes. Boyle will serve another 2 years of the city council and will be sworn into office Monday, May 2 along with Mayor Archie Campbell, and Council…
Read MoreOne Under Arrest, One At-Large After Dover Burglary
A Lewes man has been arrested on multiple charges for a burglary at an Ernest DiSabatino & Sons construction site on West Big Woods Road in Dover. Delaware State Police were called on Wednesday, April 20 and learned that two people broke a lock on the front gate and loaded a pickup with about $20,000…
Read More15th District Sen. Dave Lawson Files for Re-election
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, Senator Dave Lawson (R – Marydel) officially filed for re-election to serve as the 15th Senate District senator at the Delaware Department of Elections office in Dover. “Over the course of my tenure as a state senator, I have stood for freedom, liberty, and the rights of Delawareans and US…
Read More“Defense Day” Saturday Brings History To Life At Fort Miles
An M18 tank destroyer will be on display Saturday at Fort Miles, and the surrender of a German submarine at the end of World War II will be re-enacted. Encampments, music and other attractions are all part of “Defense Day” at Fort Miles at Cape Henlopen State Park. “A lot of Delawareans did serve in…
Read MoreSchool Tax Hike Without A Referendum? Del. Legislation Addresses That Possibility
Delawareans could face increases in their school property taxes without a referendum being held, but legislation to be introduced in the General Assembly would address that scenario.The state’s three counties have been reassessing their properties in compliance with terms of a lawsuit settlement over the fairness of Delaware’s school funding formula. In Sussex County, there…
Read MoreNew Bay Bridge Planning Moves Forward; Local Official Concerned
Planning may now officially begin for construction of a new Chesapeake Bay Bridge. What is known as ‘Corridor 7’ has emerged as the most viable option following a review conducted by the Maryland Transportation Authority. The corridor is near to the two bridges between Queen Anne’s County and the Annapolis area. Federal highway officials have…
Read MoreDel. Health Official Acquitted Of Official Misconduct, Falsifying Documents
A former Delaware state lawmaker who was Deputy Director of the Division of Forensic Science has been found not guilty in a case brought by the Department of Justice Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust last year.Rebecca Walker had been charged with falsifying business records and official misconduct. A Superior Court Judge acquitted Walker…
Read MoreUPDATED: 2nd Arrest in May 2021 Murder At Dover Barbershop
UPDATED – 07/25/23: A second suspect has been arrested in a 2021 murder investigation. Delaware State Police arrested 19 year old Jesean Coverdale of Milford for a shooting incident at a Dover Barber Shop on May 15th. Police say 23 year old Javon Jones was a patron in the Uplift Barber Shop when an unknown…
Read MoreMd. Low-Income Water Assistance Program Available
The Maryland Department of Human Services has launched a new program designed to help Marylanders offset the costs of water and wastewater bills. Eligible households could receive up to $2,000 in assistance through the federally-funded Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). The focus would be on households whose drinking water and wastewater bills are…
Read MoreDel. Extends Emergency Rental / Utility Assistance Program
Delaware tenants who have trouble meeting expenses will be eligible for an additional three months of rental and utility assistance. The Delaware Housing Assistance Program will now make up to 18 months of emergency assistance available.The DE-HAP program in its current form was launched in March 2021 to help renters who were affected by shutdowns,…
Read MoreOff To The Races: Salisbury Schedules Inaugural River Race Day
Races on the river come to Salisbury for the first time.The Inaugural River Races for kayakers and paddleboarders will take place on the Wicomico River June 18th. “We are thrilled to bring the first-annual River Races to Downtown Salisbury,” Salisbury Mayor Mayor Jake Day said. “It’s not every day that you get to have kayaks…
Read MoreEarth Day Is “Try Transit Day” (For Free) In Del.
DART services will be free this Friday April 22nd in celebration of Earth Day, which is also Try Transit Day. There will be no charge Friday for riding any DART bus service statewide, including paratransit and DART connect.The special deal is intended to raise awareness of environmental challenges that face the people of earth, but…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Council Sets Special Legislative Session For Tue. Apr.26th
Wicomico County Council has scheduled a special legislative session and open budget session for next week.Legislation to establish a law enforcement review board of the county code may be called for final reading and consideration, following that day’s public hearing.A resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget and Fiscal ’22 Capital Improvement plan…
Read MoreCaroline Co. Names Teacher Of The Year
A Spanish language teacher is Caroline County Teacher of the Year.Mirta Valdes-Bradner received the honor during a surprise visit to her school from Interim Superintendent Dr. Derek Simmons, the board president and several other members – with students and staff also on hand.Valdes-Bradner started teaching with Caroline County Public Schools in 2003 and taught Exploratory…
Read MoreEastern Shore Organization Expands Programs To Assist Women, Human Trafficking Survivors
The Eastern Shore’s first support center for survivors of human trafficking opens a new venture.Mary’s Sanctuary at Harriet’s House is a new residential program that will provide comprehensive care and a safe haven for women.Governor Larry Hogan attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday at Harriet’s House in Cambridge.The organization, which draws its inspiration from Harriet Tubman,…
Read MoreDel. State Sen. Darius Brown Regains Committee Assignments
A state lawmaker from Wilmington has been reinstated as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and as a member of the Capital Improvement Committee.State Senator Darius Brown, D-Wilmington was found not guilty of misdemeanor crimes earlier this year.State Senate President Pro Tempore David Sokola, D-Newark said Tuesday that Brown now regains his committee assignments moving…
Read MoreFire Damages Unoccupied Home In Oak Orchard Area
A fire at an unoccupied home in the Oak Orchard area is under investigation.According to the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company, the blaze was reported in a two-story home on Hersel Davis Road Tuesday afternoon. Flames were poking from the structure when firefighters arrived.No injuries were reported.The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the…
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