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DE Wins Federal Grant to Strengthen Early Childhood System
Delaware has won a $4.2 million federal grant to strengthen its early childhood system. The grant will help the state better prepare children from all backgrounds to enter kindergarten ready to learn and will improve their transition between early childhood programs and the K-12 system. The Delaware Department of Education’s Office of Early Learning — in…
Read MoreGumboro Road Near Pittsville Reopens after Tractor Trailer Crash
Gumboro Road north of Pittsville has reopened after a crash north of Cobbs Hill Road in Wicomico County just after 11am. Maryland State Police say the crash involved a car driven by a Seaford man and a tractor trailer driven by a Princess Anne man. The clean up from the fuel spill and crash took…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Drowning Death in West Ocean City
Maryland State Police were called for a person in the water in Herring Creek Sunday morning in West Ocean City. Police say 68 year old Paul Scott went to pump water out of his boat, which was near where he was found in the water. A tote bag with a water pump inside was also…
Read MoreOcean City Mayor and City Council Host FREE New Year’s Day Concert
To kick off 2019, Mayor Rick Meehan and members of the Ocean City Council will host a concert at the beautiful Performing Arts Center on New Year’s Day. All residents and visitors are welcome to attend the free event. After a brief meet and greet with Ocean City elected officials and community partners, the 2019…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Crews from Wicomico & Sussex Battle Early Morning Barn Fire
UPDATED 12/31:Â A fire early Sunday morning on Morris Leonard Road in Parsonsburg is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office. Firefighters were called just after 3:30am and found a wood frame storage building on fire. Officials say the fire was discovered by a passerby and damage is estimated at $120,000. Fire companies…
Read MoreUPDATED: Pedestrian Struck Saturday Night on Coastal Hwy in Ocean City Dies from Injuries
UPDATED 12/31: Ocean City Police tell WGMD that 56 year old Lorena Merris of Landisburg, Pennsylvania was struck by a BMW 328i Saturday night on Coastal Highway has died.  Police say she died from her injuries Sunday afternoon. The driver of the BMW remained on-scene. ================================================== Ocean City police and EMS were called just before…
Read MoreFinal Ponies with Swamp Cancer Euthanized in Chincoteague
The last 4 ponies at Assateague suffering from swamp cancer have been put down. Chincoteague Volunteer Fire officials say surgeries and medicine didn’t help to battle this fungus and the pony committee felt it was time to end their suffering. However, from all of this – vets have been working to create a preventative vaccine…
Read MorePedestrian Struck & Killed in Delmar
A pedestrian is dead after a crash just after midnight in Delmar. Delaware State Police say a 33 year old Delmar man was crossing Route 13 in the northbound lane when he walked into the path of a Honda Accord. The Honda, driven by a 45 year old Seaford man stopped in the median a…
Read MoreSears in Salisbury to Close by Late March
The Sears at the Centre at Salisbury will be closing in late March. Sears Holdings announced the closing of 80 more Sears and Kmart stores nationwide to accelerate its strategic transformation and facilitate its financial restructuring. Corporate officials say liquidations sales at these stores are expected to begin in two weeks. The automotive center at…
Read MoreSeaford Woman Dies after OD
A woman found unconscious at the Chandler Heights Apartment Complex in Seaford has died. Seaford Police say the 30 year old woman was taken to Christiana Hospital in critical condition just after 1:30am on Christmas Day and died the following day. Her body was been turned over to the Division of Forensic Science for autopsy…
Read MoreJimmy’s Grille Rehoboth To Close
After only 2 years in business on Coastal Highway, Jimmy’s Grille will close its doors December 29. In a letter to employees owner Highway One’s Alex Pires said the business has been struggling since it opened. The space will be used to enlarge Highway One’s adjoining business, Outlet Liquors. The 5,000 square foot restaurant is…
Read MoreDonation to BBVFC & Area Non-profits from Bethany Beach First Responders Sports Weekend
A donation of $20,000 has been made by the organizers of the Bethany Beach First Responders Sports Weekend to the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company and $5000 to other local non-profits. The sports weekend, which was held in September features two days of events – including a half marathon, triathlon, duathlon, and more. The weather…
Read MoreChicken Truck Overturns in Crash Near Greenwood
Just before midnight a 28 year old Harrington man driving an Explorer ran a stop sign at Shawnee and Staytonville Roads east of Greenwood causing a live haul tractor trailer to overturn. Delaware State Police say both drivers were taken to Milford Memorial Hospital – and charges are pending against the Harrington man. Crews were…
Read MoreAUDIO: Rehoboth Residents Continue the Fight for the Nativity with City Commissioners
The Rehoboth Commission met Friday in their first afternoon session and were faced with a packed house – many waiting to speak on the Nativity issue, which has not really been set to rest. Father William Cocco of St Edmond Catholic Church again spoke to the City Commissioners (full comments – begins and ends with…
Read MoreChristiana Mall Evacuated Last Night after Reports of Shots Fired
The investigation continues in to reports of shots fired at the Christiana Mall last night. Delaware State Police were already on the scene and along with mall security, began safety protocols and procedures and the building was evacuated and secured. A search of the building and surrounding area deemed everything safe. There was also a…
Read MoreVIDEO: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Introduces Jingle, the State House Elf
UPDATED/PHOTOS: DSP Make Arrest in Deadly Crash in Harrington
UPDATED – 12/21/18 – A Lincoln man has turned himself in to Delaware State Police after a hit and run crash on Route 13 in Harrington that left a 53 year old pedestrian dead. Police have charged 48 year old Lazaro Maritnez with leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death and failure to…
Read MoreLocally Dense Fog Along DE Bay and Atlantic Waters till 7pm
Locally dense fog near the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay through early evening… Fog has developed on the Atlantic waters and in Delaware Bay this afternoon. Some of this fog has moved inland, with visibilities reduced to a mile or less. This is expected to continue through the afternoon. Motorists should use…
Read More16 Cadets Graduate DOC Basic Officer Training Course
This morning 16 cadets graduated from the DOC’s Basic Officer Training Course. Eight will join the DOC as Probation officers, five as Correctional Counselors and three as Community Corrections officers. During the 14-week academy the cadets learn about conditions of supervision, offender assessments, victim services, weapons training and more.
Read MoreDelDOT Watching for Flooded Roads During Storm
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) officials will be monitoring today’s forecast which is producing heavy rain and flooding. The following roads are either closed or have high water on the roadway in New Castle and Kent counties. DelDOT encourages motorists to drive carefully and be alert for water on the roadways.Motorists are urged do…
Read MoreMillsboro PD’s Whiskers for Wishes Raises over $5500 for Millsboro Area Kids
On Thursday, Millsboro Police presented a check for over $5500 to the Grace United Methodist Church in Millsboro, which was used to purchase Christmas gifts for 13 Millsboro families – which include 37 children. The money was raised by Millsboro Police between October and December in exchange for growing their facial hair. Millsboro Police –…
Read MoreDSP Identify NY Man Killed in Bethany Beach Crash
The man struck by a pickup truck on Coastal Highway near Hickman Plaza Drive in Bethany Beach on Wednesday evening died from his injuries Thursday. Delaware State Police identify him as 79 year old David Henderson of New York State. Police say he was wearing dark clothing and did not carry a light, however his…
Read MoreDNREC To Open Additional Deer Hunting Seasons in January
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is promoting the January opening of additional Delaware deer hunting seasons, which extend opportunities for hunters to harvest deer during the 2018/19 hunting season. The following deer hunting seasons open in January: Handgun Deer*: Jan. 5 – 12, except for Sunday, Jan. 6 Shotgun Deer*: Jan. 19 – 27, including…
Read MoreDelDOT Urges Caution with Heavy Rains in Forecast
As the holiday weekend approaches, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is advising motorists that another storm system is forecast to bring heavy rains and possible flooding across the state. A Flood Watch has already been issued as the potential exists of more than an inch of additional rainfall beginning Thursday evening. Increasing the likelihood…
Read MoreFatal Fire in Bridgeville Under Investigation
One person is dead after fire broke out at a home in Bridgeville. Â The call came in just after 9:40pm for a house fire on Route 13 – firefighters arriving at the scene found the residence fully involved. The State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating to determine the cause and origin of the fire and…
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