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Seaford Drug Investigation Results In 4 Arrests
Four Seaford residents are facing drug-related charges following an investigation police say lasted several months. According to police, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the 200-block of Front Street last week, with assistance from Dover Police. The search turned up three loaded handguns, some crack cocaine, synthetic marijuana, actual marijuana, and digital…
Read MoreElectrical Fire Heavily Damages Dorchester Co. Home
An electrical fire caused heavy damage to a home in Dorchester County over the weekend. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze broke out Sunday morning at the home on Beach Haven Road in East New Market. A family dog died in the fire, but no people were injured. The electrical fire…
Read MoreSafety Campaign Focuses On Speeding Through Education, Enforcement
Slow down, arrive alive…and don’t pay attention to your ‘speed demon.’ That’s the focus of a new speed awareness campaign begun by the Delaware Office of Highway Safety. An educational campaign also is joined by a speed limit enforcement campaign, which is underway and lasts through Friday. According to OHS, the main goal is to…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Investigate Assault, Shooting
Salisbury Police are searching for one of two suspects in connection with an assault involving a firearm. According to Salisbury Police, a 27-year-old woman had arrived at a residence on College Lane last Tuesday to meet with a former boyfriend to get some personal belongings. 26-year-old Abel Yamil Rivera-Alvira, according to police and the victim,…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Commissioners Name New Warden
The Worcester County Jail has a new Warden. Fulton Holland has been named by County Commissioners to oversee the jail. Holland takes over for retiring Warden Donna Bounds. Holland has 23 years of experience in law enforcement and corrections and is a certified corrections officer. His career with the Worcester County Jail dates back to…
Read MoreLocal Artist Contributes Painting To Rehoboth City Hall
A work of art now graces the reception area of Rehoboth Beach City Hall to put visitors in the mood to head to the beach. “Rehoboth Calling!” portrays the bandstand, a flamingo, palm trees and beach balls. Nina Mickelsen, who has a studio in Lewes, donated the painting, done in silk screen ink and acrylics,…
Read MorePace Improves On 2nd Day Of Weekend Vaccination Clinics
More than 11,100 people have been vaccinated for COVID-19 at weekend clinics held in Georgetown and Delaware City DMV locations. The pace picked up Sunday after Saturday’s events, which resulted in many people with appointments sitting in their cars for hours. Delaware Public Health said people were showing up without appointments, and many who had…
Read MoreRemember to Bring Proper Documentation to Mass Vaccination Events Today at DMVs in Georgetown & Delaware City
Delaware Public Health officials are hoping to vaccinate over 13,000 Delawareans this weekend at mass vaccination events in Georgetown and Delaware City. If you scheduled an appointment for a vaccination event today (Sunday), here are reminders to make your vaccination and the event go more smoothly: You must complete the Pre-screening Questionnaire by clicking the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milford Man Dies After Struck by Motorcycle
UPDATED 7pm: Delaware State Police have identified the victim as 85 year old K. C. Hurry of Milford. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333. ======================================================= A Milford area man is dead after he was struck by a motorcycle just before 6 Friday evening on Log Cabin Road. Delaware…
Read MoreGovernor’s Institute for School Leadership Launched in Delaware
Governor John Carney and Dr. Susan Bunting on Friday announced the launch of the Governor’s Institute for School Leadership (GISL), a two-pronged training program for aspiring school leaders and current district leaders. A partnership between the Governor’s Office, Delaware Department of Education, University of Delaware, and Delaware’s public schools, the institute launches this month with…
Read MoreMaryland National Guard Mobile Vaccination Support Teams Assist with Coronavirus Vaccinations
Maryland National Guard Mobile Vaccination Support Teams are assisting with coronavirus vaccinations. Their efforts kicked off earlier this month and have helped to administer over 6000 immunizations in support of about six locations daily. As Maryland moves into Phase 1-C on Monday, the state plans to establish mass vaccinations sites – likely in early February…
Read MoreUS Army Corps of Engineers Receives Additional Funding for Multiple Projects Including OC Beach Renourishment
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, received an additional $56.02 million boost for fiscal 2021, including funds for oyster restoration, beach renourishment in Ocean City, the dredging and south jetty rehabilitation of Fishing Creek in Calvert County, completion of engineering and design work to restore James and Barren islands, and more. This funding…
Read MoreFire Heavily Damages Vessel At Yacht Basin In Dorchester Co.
A 39-foot boat at the Cambridge Yacht Basin went up in flames late Thursday. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire was discovered Thursday night shortly before 11:00 by someone who was passing by. It took firefighters about one hour to bring the blaze under control. No injuries were reported. Damage is…
Read MoreERA Amendment To Del. Constitution Passes State Senate
An Equal Rights Amendment to the Delaware Constitution would add “race, color and national origin” to the basic rights of Delawareans guaranteed under the Constitution. The State Senate voted unanimously Thursday to support the Amendment, sending it to the House for consideration. Delaware and many other states still do not have specific provisions in their…
Read MoreMd. Legislation Looks To Protect Farm, Agriculture Employees
Marylanders who are employed in the food or agriculture sector would be able to work under strengthened protections during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, under legislation introduced in the General Assembly. Sponsors said Thursday that some workers are forced to choose between their paychecks and their own safety and health by being forced to work…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Schools To Resume Hybrid Instruction In Phases
Wicomico County Public Schools plan to return to hybrid instruction starting the week of February 2nd. Students will start to return to buildings in stages, according to Superintendent Donna Hanlin. Those in Pre-K to second grade would be first, followed by third-through-eighth graders, then high-school students by the week of February 16th. Wicomico County Schools…
Read MoreHogan Calls For Schools To Resume Hybrid Instruction By Mar. 1st
Governor Larry Hogan has called upon all Maryland school systems to implement hybrid instruction by March 1st. While such decisions lie at the local level, Hogan Thursday highlighted studies that indicate in-person instruction can be carried out in a safe way during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor and Education Secretary Dr. Karen Salmon have also…
Read MoreThousands Of Del. Senior Citizens To Be Vaccinated For COVID-19 This Weekend
11,500 Delaware senior citizens have appointments to get the coronavirus vaccine this weekend. Delaware Public Health received tens of thousands of requests for appointments since opening registration Wednesday for Phase One-B, which makes the vaccine available for people who are 65 or older. The clinics Friday through Sunday are by appointment only and are being…
Read MoreDel. Expands COVID Testing In Group Home Settings
Rapid Antigen Testing for COVID-19 will be available at Delaware group homes, day programs and other settings that serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The test can produce a result in 15 minutes. The Division of Developmental Disabilities Services and Delaware Public Health will start making test kits available this month to agencies and…
Read MoreInmate With Numerous Health Conditions Dies With COVID-19
An inmate at Sussex Correctional Institution who had chronic health conditions has died with COVID-19 complications. According to the Delaware Department of Correction, 40-year-old Michael Harris tested positive January 10th after showing symptoms. He was admitted to a hospital three days later, but his condition deteriorated suddenly Tuesday and he died late Tuesday night. Authorities…
Read More100 lbs. of oily debris removed from beach
The Coast Guard and the Department of Natural Resources have responded to the discovery of oil on Towers Beach. About 100-pounds of oily debris were cleaned up by a group of contractors from Lewis Environmental. The source of the oil that was first discovered Monday evening is under investigation. Three months ago, oil washed up…
Read MoreVIDEO : Inauguration Day in Washington; Delmarva Reaction
Reaction to the swearing-in of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris: “President Joe Biden, grounded by faith and family and love for country, assumes our nation’s highest office at a moment of enormous challenge and significant possibility. President Biden, a man who knows tragedy and pain and how to grieve and mourn and get back…
Read MoreSomerset Co. Delays School Reopening Until Feb. 8th
Somerset County Public Schools have again delayed a return for in-person instruction. Due to continuing local rates of COVID-19 positivity in the community, students will continue to learn remotely until Monday, February 8th. Officials are hoping to bring back all students to learn in the classrooms, but it may only be possible to invite small…
Read MoreHogan Presents “Recovery Budget” For FY ’22
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Tuesday presented what he called a “recovery budget” for Fiscal Year 2022, adding that it makes record investments into K-12 education and public health while not raising taxes or laying off or furloughing state employees. “We look forward to working together with the House and the Senate in a bipartisan and…
Read More‘Wade’s Law’ Would Heighten Penalties For Negligent Drivers In Serious Crashes
Maryland lawmakers are considering legislation that would escalate penalties for a driver who is found guilty of a criminally negligent accident in which a person suffers a life-threatening injury. What’s known as “Wade’s Law” is sponsored by State Senator Mary Beth Carozza of the Eastern Shore. She has introduced the package twice. Most recently it…
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