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Salisbury Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to life in prison for 1st degree murder and 12 years for conspiracy to commit robbery. Last July, 32 year old Tavin Molock was walking in the area of Bethel and Roger Streets when he was confronted by several people including 25 year old Edward Winder who assaulted and…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Woman Killed in Delmar Train Crash on Friday
UPDATED – 5/5/18 1:20pm – Delaware State Police continue to investigate a crash between a train and a Ford Focus which left 22 year old Raelyn Huffman of Delmar dead. Police say the Focus was eastbound on Bacons Road. The red railroad crossing signals were flashing and the bell ringing. For unknown reasons the driver…
Read MoreMinor Injuries in Lincoln Crash
A crash shut down the intersection of North Union Church and Webbs Farm Roads near Lincoln just after noon on Thursday. Delaware State Police say a garbage truck and tractor trailer cab with a small trailer behind it collided – and some fuel was spilled. The crash scene took some time to clear because of…
Read MoreFormer Wilmington Trust Execs Found Guilty on All Charges
Four former executives of Wilmington Trust have been found guilty on all charges for their roles in concealing the total quantity of past due loans on the bank’s books from October 2009 to November 2010 from the Federal Reserve, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the investing public. 66 year old Robert Harra, 58…
Read MoreVictim Identified In Fatal Train Crash in Georgetown
UPDATED – 5/4 – The investigation into a deadly crash with a train in Georgetown continues. Georgetown Police say that just after 8:30 Tuesday night they were called after a Delmarva Central Railroad freight train struck a subject lying on the tracks. Police say 37 year old Leonor Cax-Chavez of Georgetown was pronounced dead at…
Read MoreSpringfest Underway at Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot
The unofficial start of the season is underway in Ocean City with the annual Springfest. The festival takes place at the inlet parking lot – with four days of arts & crafts, entertainment and plenty of food for everyone’s taste. There is no parking at the inlet throughout the weekend – however you can get…
Read MoreFormer MV Twin Capes to be Sunk this Month to Del-Jersey-Land Artificial Reef
A retired Cape May-Lewes ferry ship will become a part of the Del-Jersey-Land artificial reef later this month. The MV Twin Capes was built in 1974 and is one of the three original vessels that operated between Lewes and Cape May. It was retired in October of 2013. Last July the ferry was sold to…
Read MoreBeach Replenishment from Bethany To Fenwick Begins Mid-May
Beach replenishment will begin in Bethany Beach the week of May 20th and should be finished within 28 days. The $19.2-million project will included dune and beach repair to South Bethany and Fenwick Island. Work will begin in Bethany Beach and move south. Work is scheduled to be completed in Fenwick by mid to late…
Read MoreSB 197 Introduced: Marijuana Expungement Bill
Legislation has been introduced that will provide mandatory expungement eligibility to those who were convicted of possession, use or consumption of marijuana before Delaware’s decriminalization of those offenses in 2015. This measure would provide relief only to those with no other criminal convictions. SB 197 is sponsored by Senate Minority Whip Greg Lavelle and House…
Read MoreDSP Honor Fallen Troopers at Annual Police Memorial Service
Governor John Carney, State and local officials, Delaware State Troopers, family members, relatives, and friends gathered yesterday to remember those Troopers who have made the “Ultimate Sacrifice” in service to the State of Delaware. The Annual Police Memorial Service was held at the Delaware State Police Training Academy in Dover. Since 1923, 24 Troopers have lost…
Read MoreBill to Allow Some Fireworks in DE Returns to State House
Amended legislation that would permit some fireworks in Delaware has passed in the State Senate. The measure is limited ONLY to allow ground-based and hand-held sparklers and certain other nonexplosive, non-airborne novelty items regulated by the federal government to be sold and used in the State. You must be 18 or older to purchase them…
Read MoreEnhanced Fire Threat Today
Enhanced Threat for Fire Spread Today… Relative humidity values will drop to between 25 and 30 percent today. Winds will be southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The combination of low humidity, gusty winds and dry fine fuels will lead to an enhanced threat for fire spread today. For more…
Read MoreThursday – A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for DE
Thursday, May 3rd, will be a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware! An early season air quality event is underway across the northern Mid-Atlantic region. Ozone has risen dramatically on Tuesday, much faster than expected, given the still relatively low temperatures by summer standards. The air mass in place appears to be quite polluted, with dilute…
Read MoreEnhanced Threat for Fire Spread Today for DE Until 8pm
Enhanced Threat for Fire Spread Wednesday until 8pm… Relative humidity values will continue to drop into the low to mid 20s today. Winds will be southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The combination of low humidity, gusty winds and dry fine fuels will lead to an enhanced threat for fire…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed to Count Bats in Delaware!
Training for ‘bat spotting’ will be held on Thursday, May 3rd at the DNREC Aquatic Resources Education Center in Smyrna. Volunteers are needed to help locate bat roosts and count bats in the First State as they leave their day-time resting areas. The training is for both new and experienced volunteers. They may look creepy,…
Read MoreBob Wheatley Files for DE 21st District Senate Seat
Laurel businessman, Bob Wheatley, has filed with the Department of Elections to run for the 21st District Senate seat – currently held by Bryant Richardson. Wheatley is a fiscal conservative and a Democrat and has been a long-time member of the county Planning & Zoning Commission. He owned and operated the Whayland Company, which he…
Read MoreSussex County Council Denies OTC
The Sussex County Council brought the Overbrook Town Center change of zone application to a vote this morning. The vote was 3 to 2 to deny the application. Councilmen Rob Arlett and Sam Wilson voted in support. This proposal was first made to the County Council two years ago and was denied. The developer, TD…
Read MoreParking Meters Now in Effect in Lewes; Coming Soon to Rehoboth Beach
The weather is getting warmer – so you know the summer season is just around the corner. With the arrival of May in Lewes – that means the parking meters, including the Pay & Display machines in the City and Beach lots, are now turned on! You’ll have to feed the meter between 9am and 6pm –…
Read MoreBeau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act Signed Into Law Today
Governor John Carney has signed the Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act into law. He was surrounded by the Biden family, legislators and gun Safety advocates at the Biden Institute at the University of Delaware. The new law will limit access to firearms for those considered a danger to themselves or others. The measure was…
Read MoreSafeWise Ranks 4 Sussex County Towns as the Safest Cities in Delaware
According to the 2018 ranking of the safest cities in Delaware by Safewise – four are in Sussex County – Lewes, Milton, Selbyville and Millsboro. SafeWise reviewed the 2016 FBI crime report statistics and population data. The evaluation is based on the number of reported violent crimes (aggravated assault, murder, rape, and robbery) in each…
Read MoreSomerset County Fire Causes $100,000 in Damage
Firefighters from the Fairmount Volunteer Fire Department in Somerset County were called for a house fire Sunday morning just after 11:30. The Townrow Road home was equipped with a fire alarm which did activate for early notification. The Maryland State Fire Marshal says the blaze began in the attic – the cause remains under investigation. …
Read MoreMost Sussex County Libraries to Close Thursday
If you were thinking of a trip to the library on Thursday in Sussex County – you’ll probably be out of luck. Most public libraries will be closed on May 3 for the annual Delaware/Maryland Library Association Conference. This is continuing education and professional staff development for the four County-owned libraries and 11 independent libraries. …
Read MoreSalisbury Adds Corrugated Cardboard to Home Recycling
New Corrugated Cardboard Recycling Procedures Effective Tuesday may 1, 2018 corrugated cardboard will be collected on your normal trash/recycle collection day, Tuesday thru Friday. Residents no longer need to call and schedule a cardboard pick-up! Simply place your recyclable cardboard curbside with your trash and recycling on your normal pick-up day! Cardboard collection for residents of multi-unit dwellings will occur on…
Read MoreDSU College of Business International Accreditation Reaffirmed
The College of Business at Delaware State University has had its international accreditation reaffirmed for another five years. The College was notified by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International the it continues to meet the standards of excellence required of business schools nationwide. The College of Business first earned the five-year AACSB…
Read MoreTwo Chincoteague Ponies Die after Being Trapped in Mud
Chincoteague Saltwater Cowboys found three ponies stuck in the mud last night – one of the ponies had died and two were having trouble. The two, Surf Queen and Randy, were taken to the Chincoteague carnival grounds and the vet called. While both seemed to be rallying, the fire department this morning announced that Surf…
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