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Delaware to Negotiate with US Wind Over Benefits for State
On Tuesday, Governor John Carney announced the start of formal negotiations between Delaware and US Wind in connection with two offshore wind projects – MarWin and Momentum Wind. This includes an outline of potential agreements for a lease of state land, for energy credits to reduce electricity costs and for funding for workforce and environmental…
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Lewes Man Indicted for Unlawful Sexual Conduct; DOJ Looking for Additional Victims
A Lewes man has been indicted on charges from multiple instances of unlawful sexual conduct at his unlicensed massage establishment in Lewes. Officials with the Department of Justice say 50 year old Robert Leech was indicted on December 11 in Sussex County Superior Court on 8 counts of 3rd degree unlawful sexual contact and one…
Read MoreLindsey Goebel New Superintendent at Delaware Seashore State Park
DNREC has announced three new superintendents at Delaware State Parks – including one downstate at Delaware Seashore State Park. Lindsey Goebel takes over at Delaware Seashore State Park. She comes from Trap Pond State Park near Laurel where she was the assistant superintendent. The superintendents are responsible for all daily operations at their parks –…
Read MoreTuesday Final Day to Vote Early in 37th District Special Election
Today, Tuesday, December 19 is the final day that you can vote early for the 37th District House seat at the Department of Elections Warehouse on South Bedford Street in Georgetown. The poll will be open until 7pm. The Special Election for the 37th District House seat vacated by Ruth Briggs King is Thursday, December…
Read MoreRoadwork on NB Rt 113 Wednesday South of Georgetown
DelDOT announces there will be lane closures Wednesday, December 20th on northbound Route 113 in the area of Arrow Safety Road south of Georgetown between 9am and 3pm for pavement repairs. Motorists are reminded to slow down in work zones and to expect minor delays while in the area.
Read MoreAG Jennings Announces $700-million Settlement with Google over Play Store Misconduct
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a bipartisan group of 52 other attorneys general have announced a $700-million agreement with Google. This lawsuit is about Google’s anti-competitive conduct with the Google Play Store. Google will pay $630-million in restitution, minus costs and fees, to consumers who made purchases on the Google Play Store between August 2016…
Read MoreTraffic at Naylor Mill Bridge is Temporarily Restricted in Salisbury
MSP Investigating Shooting in Cambridge Monday Morning
Cambridge Police were called to Bradley Avenue around 8am Monday morning for a shooting. Police found 36 year old Taron Jones of Cambridge suffering from an apparent gunshot wound – he was declared dead at the scene. Maryland State Police were asked to take the lead on the investigation. Homicide detectives have identified a person…
Read MoreMaryland Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
A Lusby, Maryland man has been sentenced in Worcester County Circuit Court on a charge of sexual abuse of a minor. After a 2-day trial in July, 29 year old Alvin Redmon was found guilty – he was sentenced on December 15th to 25 years in prison – the maximum sentence allowed. Court records show…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges for Seaford Woman
A Seaford woman has been arrested on drug charges. On Wednesday, December 13th the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force was on patrol in Laurel and spotted a white Explorer turn onto 4th Street without signaling. The car was stopped at 6th Street and the driver, 35 year old Katie Dilworth of Seaford was contacted. Detectives…
Read MoreResidents Escape Early Morning Ellendale Fire
Ellendale firefighters were called to Fleatown Road for a structure fire just before 5 Monday morning. Firefighters found a small fire and structural damage in the area of a heating unit. State Fire investigators were called and determined the fire was accidental and caused by a malfunction at the heating unit. Damage is estimated at…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sunday Morning Fires in Seaford & Dagsboro
Pedestrian Struck Near Smyrna
UPDATED – 9:10am – Delaware State Police have identified 25-year-old Jakyrah Wayman of Smyrna as the pedestrian killed in a fatal crash on Saturday evening. ======================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that resulted in a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Police say a DSP Tahoe was northbound on South Dupont…
Read MoreSalisbury Seeing Flooding on Multiple Roadways
Several roads in Salisbury are experiencing high water and flooding. Salisbury Police are advising drivers to avoid these areas –
Read MoreUPDATED: Crash Near Milton Leaves 1 Dead and 2 Injured
UPDATED – 12/17/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 47-year-old Terrance Perry of Bridgeville as the man who died in a fatal crash on Friday afternoon. =========================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/16/23 – Delaware State Police are investigating a crash around 1:30 Friday afternoon in the Milton area. Police say a pickup truck was eastbound on…
Read MoreWorcester County Crash Leaves 1 Dead and 2 Injured
A crash just after 4 Saturday morning left one person dead and two injured in Worcester County west of Snow Hill. Worcester Sheriff’s deputies say a Jeep driven by a 19 year old Salisbury man went off St Lukes Road between Route 12 and Cardinal Lane for an unknown reason, struck a ditch and utility…
Read MoreSalisbury Awarded $1 Million in State Funding Toward Two Projects
The City of Salisbury has been awarded $1 million in grant funding toward two separate development projects. This is part of $63.7-million in Fiscal Year 2024 awards from seven state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. Mayor Randy Taylor says this will cover some of the financial burden of…
Read MoreDelaware & US Flags to be Lowered to Half-Staff on the Day of Internment for Former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
Gas Prices Falling for the Holidays & Holiday Travelers
Gas prices keep dropping ahead of Christmas. The national average for a gallon of gas has dropped 10 cents since last week to $3.08 on Friday. In Delaware the price has dropped 7 cents in the last week to $2.96 a gallon. AAA Mid-Atlantic officials say tepid demand and the low cost of oil –…
Read MoreMD Gov Moore Signs Order Establishing MD’s Office of Overdose Response
On Thursday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response. This new office is a part of the State Department of Health and will coordinate and promote efforts across state agencies to address the overdose crisis in Maryland. Five key policy pillars will guide this approach to reducing overdoses:…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dover PD Make Arrest in Hollywood Diner Carjacking on Dec 9th
UPDATED – 12/15/23 – Dover Police identified 27 year old Deandre Bennett of Dover as the suspect involved in a carjacking at the Hollywood Diner on Saturday, December 9. Warrants were obtained and Bennett was arrested Friday by members of the US Marshal’s First State Fugitive Task Force. He’s being held at SCI in default…
Read MoreHB 270 Creates Civil Penalty for Ammunition for Sale or Display that’s Not Secured in Display Case or Behind Counter
A measure that will go before the Delaware General Assembly in the next session would create a civil penalty for any sale or display of ammunition that is accessible to a purchase or transferee without assistance from a vendor or employee of the vendor. Under House Bill 270, ammunition in an enclosed display case or…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced in Dover Would Mean More for Retired First Responders
Legislation introduced Friday in the Delaware General Assembly would boost contributions to working Delaware first responders. House Bill 266 would expand the definition of compensation considered in the calculations of retiree pensions for the County and Municipal Police and Firefighter Pension Plan. The legislation is proposed by Representative Cyndie Romer (D-Newark), who is the daughter…
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