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New DE Driver’s License & ID’s with Medical Information Available
Essential medical information for Delawareans will now be included on the driver’s license or identification card. The Division of Motor Vehicles will begin to incorporate a medical indicator onto the Delaware driver’s license and ID cards – a medical symbol will be shown on the front – and on the back the individual’s condition will…
Read MoreBVSPCA Aids Georgetown Breeder Overrun with Dogs
A Georgetown dog breeder was aided by the Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Georgetown facility last weekend after a Delaware Office of Animal Welfare visit in July issued corrective notices for unsanitary conditions and medical issues. A team of 15 medical and animal personnel and 2 vets cared for all the dogs with age-appropriate vaccinations, testing and…
Read MoreSussex Man Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
A 60 year old Sussex County man is the first human case of West Nile Virus in Delaware this year. Delaware Public Health officials say he was briefly hospitalized in July – the blood test was confirmed by the CDC. There have been two crows in Sussex County that have tested positive for the illness…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Begins Search for Perfect Christmas Tree
It may be the dead of summer, but officials in Rehoboth Beach are already searching for the perfect Christmas tree. The tree should ideally be a spruce or Douglas fir, between 35 and 40 feet tall and should be in the area between Bethany and Broadkill Beaches.  Rehoboth’s Tree Lighting and sing-a-long will be held…
Read MoreCongressman Andy Harris to Hold Town Hall in Fruitland Friday
Congressman Andy Harris will host a town hall meeting on Friday evening in Wicomico County.  Residents of Maryland’s First District are welcome to attend, ask questions and voice their concerns about issues under consideration in Congress.  The Town Hall will take place at the Black Diamond Lodge in Fruitland at 7pm.
Read MoreNew Security Policies at Wicomico Youth & Civic Center begin Friday
If you go to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury for an event – expect new security policies beginning on Friday. Entry screenings, bag checks, and a new bag size limit are being implanted for public safety and Civic Center officials say that will include metal detectors, hand wands and bag checks before…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bone Found in Water Near West OC’s Stinky Beach Belongs to an Animal
UPDATED – Thursday – The results are back from the Maryland Medical Examiner’s office on a bone that was found in a barrel in the water off Stinky Beach in West Ocean City on Tuesday. Sheriff’s officials today reported that the bone found is that of an animal. It is NOT a human bone.  Worcester…
Read MoreIRSD Looking for Citizens Budget Oversight Committee Candidates for District 4
DISTRICT SEEKS CANDIDATES FOR VACANCY ON CITIZENS BUDGET OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE The Indian River School District is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on the Citizens Budget Oversight Committee (CBOC). Candidates for the vacancy should reside in IRSD Election District 4. The CBOC provides additional financial transparency and ensures that stakeholders have input into the district’s…
Read MoreEarly Morning Fire in Salisbury Intentional
Salisbury fire crews were called for a fire on Plover Road in Salisbury early Tuesday morning. Firefighters fire on the outside of the building and the State Fire Marshal has ruled the blaze as incendiary. The fire was discovered by the resident. Fire officials are asking anyone with information to contact the Lower Eastern Region…
Read More2nd Crew of MD Wildland Firefighters in Montana
Maryland’s second crew of wildland firefighters has been mobilized and have been sent to Montana. The crew consists of 14 members of the MD DNR – from the Maryland Forest Service, Park Service and Wildlife and Heritage Service. They join an additional 160 people who have been assigned to the Tenmile Fire for a 14…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Peak Savings Day Tuesday (8/7) from 1 to 5pm
Delmarva Power customers will have an opportunity to save energy and money by reducing their electric use on August 7 between 1pm and 5pm.  An increased demand for electricity throughout the mid-Atlantic region is anticipated for Tuesday. While the region’s power supply is expected to be sufficient to meet high demand, Delmarva Power customers are encouraged to conserve energy…
Read MoreCrash North of Bethany Shuts Down Fred Hudson Road for Over 12 Hours
A crash Saturday morning closed Fred Hudson Road north of Bethany Beach for much of the day while utility crews worked to repair a utility pole and other power connections. Delaware State Police say a Jeep driven by Samuel Geiser was westbound on Fred Hudson Road when his Jeep went off the road and struck…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Hit & Run Crash Near Hebron
Maryland State Police are investigating a hit and run crash on Route 50 at Memory Garden Lane near Hebron that occurred Saturday. Police say the driver of a Honda Odyssey van was westbound on Route 50 and spotted a GMC truck with a ladder rack in the crossover trying to cross onto northbound Memory Garden…
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioner Campaign Takes A Negative Turn
An outraged Gary Glass has been fighting back this past weekend after an anonymous letter was mailed to many Rehoboth Beach registered voters misleading his viewpoints. “An illegal, anonymous campaign letter has been mailed to Rehoboth Beach voters, which makes false statements about me and my positions, and which endorses the other two candidates by…
Read MoreMaryland Revamps Disabled Veteran License Tags
Maryland’s Disabled Veterans license plate has been redesigned! The new plate adds color and prominently features red, white and blue stripes with stars to symbolize service to country. The plate continues to feature the letters ‘DV’ to designate that the driver is a disabled veteran – but “disabled veteran” is also spelled out in red…
Read MoreUPDATED: 3 Vehicle Crash in Whaleyville Leaves 1 Dead, Several Injured
UPDATED:Â The investigation is continuing, but Maryland State Police say the operator of the Dodge minivan, was traveling eastbound on Whaleyville Road when it crossed over the solid double yellow line, directly into the path of the westbound traveling Altima and Kia. The driver of the Altima, from Illinois, attempted to avoid the head on…
Read More20th Annual Blessing of the Combines in Snow Hill
The 20th Annual Blessing of the Combines will take place Saturday morning in downtown Snow Hill. This honors the agricultural community and Maryland Ag Secretary Joe Bartenfelder will be the keynote speaker. The fun begins at 10am with music and other activities and the Parade of Combines sets off down Route 12 to Green Street…
Read MoreMillsboro Woman Charged with Assault after Collision and Fight
A Millsboro woman has been arrested after a domestic incident. Delaware State Police were called to the area of Harbeson and Phillips Branch Roads for a fight. Police found an SUV with substantial damage and a motorcycle on its side and a husband and wife arguing. Police learned that 25 year old Yeiricel Contreras-Garcia collided…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bear Man Flees on Foot after He Flips Chevy Sonic in Downtown Rehoboth
UPDATED 8/3/18 11am – A man from Bear has been arrested after a crash on Olive Avenue in Rehoboth on Wednesday. Rehoboth Beach Police say around 9:30pm 39 year old Justin Anders was driving when his vehicle collided with a parked car and rolled onto its roof. Police say Anders had left the scene –…
Read MoreDART Pass – A New Way to Pay to Travel Delaware
DART Pass is the newest option to pay for your fare – and eliminates the need for a paper ticket or cash. Dart Pass is available on the enhanced free DelDOT app – and will display a digital pass on your phone screen. Fares available for mobile purchase include a one-way ride, reduced fare one-way…
Read MoreWicomico County School Open Houses Set
The new school year is coming soon! Wicomico County Schools will hold open house events the week of Aug. 27 in preparation for the opening of the 2018-2019 school year on Tuesday, Sept. 4, for most students*. Students in grades 1-6 and grade 9 will attend school on Sept. 4. (Exceptions: All grades will attend…
Read MoreTwo Cited in Ocean City for Handing out Handbills
Two employees of a 15th Street Pizza place in Ocean City have been cited for illegally handing out restaurant menus at several hotels in the resort. There is an ordinance in Ocean City that restricts the distribution of advertisements and handbills in the resort. The two employees of White House Pizza were fined $1000 –…
Read MoreAllen Harim Moves to New Corporate HQ in Millsboro
Allen Harim has moved into its new corporate headquarters in Millsboro – at the former Vlasic Pickle plant. The poultry producer has moved its headquarters from Seaford just before the company’s 100th anniversary next year. About 50 people are employed at the new headquarters, there is also a consignment warehouse that stores boxes and other…
Read MoreMilford Using SwiftReach Emergency Notification System
SwiftReach is an emergency notification system that will alert residents to situations like law enforcement alerts, severe storm warning, road closures, water problems, evacuations and more. Milford Police and the City of Milford have put this system into use – and residents can receive emergency notifications by registering at the Swift911 web portal or smartphone…
Read MoreChild Bicyclist Injured in Georgetown Crash
Georgetown Police were called Wednesday evening for a collision involving a young child on a bicycle. Police found the inured child had been struck by a vehicle in the area of East North Street near North Railroad Avenue just before 6:30. Police learned that the child rode their bike into the road from a private…
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