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Easton Airport Breaks Ground for Airfield Modernization Project
The long-anticipated groundbreaking ceremony for the Airfield Modernization Project took place earlier this month. Within the last year, Easton Airport moved into the project design phase of the program, which includes runway expansion. The Airport brings in $50 million in business revenue annually and is an important component of the economic viability for the county…
Read MoreSaturday, October 21 is ‘National Move Over Day; AAA Reminds Motorists to Slow Down, Move Over
AAA is underscoring the need for drivers to slow down and ‘move over,’ away from first responders and disabled motorists at the roadside at all hours, but especially as the days grow shorter. The latest statistics indicate that more than 75% of all roadside deaths occur after dark. Almost 2,000 people were killed in roadside…
Read MoreUnemployment Rate in Delaware–Unchanged from August, Down from Last Year According to Latest Report
Delaware’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in September was 4%–unchanged from August, according to the latest report from the Delaware Department of Labor. The unemployment rate in the First State was 4.6% in September 2022. There were 21,000 unemployed Delawareans in September compared to 22,700 in September 2022. The U.S. unemployment rate was 3.8% in September…
Read MoreConcerns about Distribution of Green Iguanas in Delaware
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) has been made aware that green iguanas, which are considered exotic animals in Delaware, were present at the Apple Scrapple Festival held in Bridgeville from October 13-14th, and a private vendor may have distributed them to the public as a prize. State Veterinarian Dr. Karen Lopez says they are…
Read MoreTown of Ocean City to Conduct Fall Hydrant Flushing of Water System
The Town of Ocean City’s Public Works Department will begin conducting the fall hydrant flushing of the water system beginning this Sunday, October 22nd. The hydrant flushing, which is done bi-annually, will progress from south to north, beginning on South 1st Street and covering several blocks per day. Currently, public works personnel are scheduled to…
Read MoreMilford Man Charged with 5th Offense DUI
A Milford man has been arrested on DUI and other offenses. A Delaware State Police trooper on patrol observed a white male driving a pickup truck in the area of Unity Lane and Deep Branch Road in Greenwood. A computer check showed the owner, 32 year old Dwayne Waltman of Milford, had a revoked driver’s…
Read MoreNew Dewey Beach K9 Officer
Coming soon to the Dewey Beach Police Department – K9 Jasper! Dewey Beach Police were awarded a private grant for K9 Jasper. He is a fully trained narcotics detection/article search and trailing K9. Dewey Beach PD was chosen for the donation of K9 Jasper through Highland Canine Connect. Dewey Beach Police will unveil more about…
Read MoreMultistate Settlement with ACI Worldwide Over Attempted Unauthorized Withdrawals from Consumer Accounts
Maryland AG Anthony Brown joined a coalition of 49 Attorneys General to announce a $10-million settlement with payment processor ACI Worldwide. This comes after a 2021 testing error that led to the attempted unauthorized withdrawal of over $2-billion from the accounts of mortgage holders. ACI Worldwide is a payment processor for a variety of third-party…
Read MorePrincess Anne PD Trying to Identify Burglary Suspect
Princess Anne Police are investigating a burglary at the Dollar General Store on Saturday around 3am. Police say someone entered the store by kicking in the glass front door and then tried to pry open the cigarette case. The suspect left with merchandise and left. Police describe the suspect as a white or light-skinned man…
Read MoreTraffic Stop led To Arrest of Dover Woman
A Dover woman has charged with drug offenses after she was stopped in a stolen vehicle Wednesday morning. Dover Police officers on patrol spotted a Honda SUV that was reported stolen from Maryland and performed a traffic stop. Police arrested 29 year old Toneika Mclean and during a search of the vehicle located 750 bags…
Read MoreUPDATED: Woodland Ferry Now to Reopen Friday, Oct 20
UPDATED – 10/19/23 – Due to additional work required, the Woodland Ferry is now expected to reopen at 7am Friday, October 20. ========================================================== The Woodland Ferry will be closed from Monday, October 16th through Wednesday, October 18th in order to perform maintenance on the Ferry. According to DelDOT, the ferry is expected to resume normal…
Read MoreRecord Federal Funding to Support International Efforts for Maryland Small Businesses
Governor Wes Moore Wednesday announced that the Maryland Department of Commerce has received a $750,000 grant from the US Small Business Administration to broaden the state’s international reach and help companies create jobs and access new foreign markets. This is the highest single award that the Maryland Department of Commerce has ever received through the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Middletown HS’s Cory Hafer Named DE 2024 Teacher of the Year Wednesday Night
UPDATED – 10/18/23 – Appoquinimink School District engineering and science teacher, Cory Hafer of Middletown High School was named Delaware’s 2024 Teacher of the Year. All 20 district and charter teachers of the year were celebrated Wednesday night in Dover. Hafer plans to use his position to advocate for the importance of building student connections.…
Read MoreDE Flags Lowered to Half-staff Thursday- Friday to Honor DE Capitol Police Sgt Darold Weber, Jr
Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Thursday, October 19, 2023, until end of day Friday, October 20, 2023, to honor Delaware Capitol Police Sergeant Darold W. Weber Jr. Sergeant Weber died October 5, 2023, after suffering a medical emergency while on duty at the…
Read MoreYour Help Needed to Locate Suspect in Princess Anne Attempted Murder
Your help is needed to locate a man wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred in Somerset County in September. Maryland State Police are looking for 20 year old Robert Harris of Princess Anne. There is an arrest warrant for him for an attempted murder that occurred around 3am on Saturday, September 9th at…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dover Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash
UPDATED – 10/21/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 18-year-old Ethan Statham of Dover, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle crash on Tuesday afternoon in Dover. =========================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 10/18/23 – A Dover man is dead after a crash just after 5 Tuesday night near Dover. Delaware State Police say…
Read MorePublic Input Sessions to Highlight & Get Feedback on State Energy Plan Set
Public input sessions on the State Energy Plan will begin in November. These meetings, by the Governor’s Energy Advisory Council, will be held in each county – each from 5 to 7pm. The Kent County meeting is Wednesday, November 1st at the Dover Public Library. Monday, November 6 is the New Castle County meeting in…
Read MoreProsecutors Secure Convictions Against Kent County Couple Due to Child Abuse
A Kent County couple been convicted of child abuse and other crimes. According to the Delaware Department of Justice, 46-year-old Mary Vinson and 37-year-old Charles Vinson are charged with abusing and torturing their children over a period of 20 months. Both children, who have since been transferred into the custody of the Division of Family…
Read MoreDelaware’s Eric Hansen Announces for US Senate
Eric Hansen announced his campaign for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Delaware. Hansen is a businessman and political outsider and says he’s running to get results for Delaware families instead of more of the same from Washington. Hansen is a businessman who built his career at Proctor and Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, and…
Read MoreTeacher Injured During a Classroom Assault by 13 Year Old Student
A Wicomico County Deputy school resource officer was called to a classroom at Bennett Middle School for an assault. The SRO found that a 13 year old assaulted a classmate, but when a teacher tried to stop the 13 year old, the teen then assaulted the teacher – grabbing her around the neck and strangling…
Read MoreTwo Wicomico County Juveniles Stabbed as Argument over a Girl Escalates
Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the area of Shell Road and Archid Drive in Delmar after an argument between two juveniles turned violent Sunday afternoon. Officials say the two boys were arguing over a girl when the argument turned physical and one of the boys was stabbed. The suspect tried to run off…
Read MoreGov Carney Joins 17 Governors in Standing in Solidarity with Israel
Governor John Carney has joined 17 governors standing in solidarity with Israel, issuing a joint letter to federal leaders to express the broad support for Israel and condemnation of terror attacks from Hamas. The governors also reaffirmed their commitment to work with the U.S. Department of State to ensure the safe return of Americans. The…
Read MoreNew Buckingham Elementary School on Hold in Worcester County
Worcester County Commissioners voted Tuesday to pause the construction of a new Buckingham Elementary School – due to lack of state funding for design plans. While Commissioners are committed to this project, they need the Board of Education to take the needed steps to move this project forward. The plans for the new school exceeded…
Read MoreWicomico County Sells Bonds to Finance Several Major Projects
Wicomico County sold $4.1-million in general obligation and tax-exempt bonds on Tuesday. This bond sale will finance several major projects in the county. The county also sold $7.6-million in taxable bonds to finance certain projects at the Salisbury-Wicomico Regional Airport. The bond issue reinforces the county’s commitment to education – for a renovation/addition project at…
Read MoreSmyrna Detective Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
A detective with the Smyrna Police Department has been arrested on charges of violations of federal child sexual exploitation laws. US Attorney for the District of Delaware officials say 33 year old Michael Kealty distributed child porn through his Snapchat account in August of this year. Federal agents went into his home with a search…
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