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DE US Sen. Coons & US Sen. John Boozman of Arkansas Visit DE Agriculture Sites Friday with Farm Bill Up for Reauthorization this Year
Sussex County Council to Consider Sponsoring Trail Grant for Stephen P. Hudson Park
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Sussex County Land Trust has applied for a $143,500 Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Trails grant through the State to complete the 2nd phase of the trailhead to the Lewes-Georgetown trail at Stephen P. Hudson Park at Route 9 & Cool Spring Road. The grant…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Deadly Crash Near Gumboro Sunday Morning
UPDATED – 09/25/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 20-year-old Dereck Wong of Georgetown as the man who died in a fatal crash that occurred Sunday morning in Gumboro. ============================================================= A Georgetown man is dead after a crash Sunday morning near Gumboro. Delaware State Police say the 20 year old man was northbound on Careys…
Read MoreClayton Man Charged in Three Dover Burglaries
Dover Police have arrested a Clayton man for three burglaries after an incident on Friday evening. Police were called to Cinnabon on North DuPont Highway after a report of a break in. When police arrived, they arrested 53 year old Scott Ottinger of Clayton. Employees told police that the business was broken into on September…
Read MoreSomerset County Man Sentenced on Sexual Abuse Charges in Wicomico County
A 68 year old Somerset County man has been sentenced to prison on sex offenses. Court records show James Hayman pleaded guilty in July to sexual abuse of a minor and 3rd degree sexual offense. On Friday, Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced Hayman to 35 years in prison – the maximum…
Read MoreFederalsburg Man Charged in Shooting Incident
The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting on Bloomery Road in Federalsburg early Sunday morning. Deputies were called around 1:30am for a person with a gun shot wound to the chest. Officers learned that the suspect, Thomas Barr, of Federalsburg, fired two rifle rounds in the direction of the victim as the result…
Read MoreSeveral Injured after Tree Falls on Vehicles on Route 50 near Parsonsburg
Tropical Storm Ophelia played havoc with traffic on Route 50 in Wicomico County Saturday night. Parsonsburg Fire personnel were called to Route 50 and Forest Grove Road just after 7 Saturday night for a downed tree that struck several vehicles in the westbound lanes. Several people were reported injured and Parsonsburg crews were assisted by…
Read MoreWorcester Sheriff’s Office Investigating Deadly Crash Near Snow Hill
A Greenbackville, Virginia man is dead after a single vehicle crash just before midnight near Snow Hill. Worcester Sheriff’s Office and Snow Hill Fire personnel were called to Bayside Road in the Public Landing area where they found a pickup truck that left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver, 59 year old Barry…
Read MoreDE National Guard Activated for Storm Response
The Delaware National Guard has been activated and is now in place to support any needed actions in regards to Tropical Storm Ophelia. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is coordinating with FEMA Region 3 as well as state, county and local agencies to be ready to respond statewide if needed. Additional information from DEMA:Major concerns…
Read MoreUPDATED: Tropical Storm Ophelia’s Impacts on Delmarva This Weekend
UPDATED 9/23/23: Tropical Storm Opheila has brought heavy rains and strong winds to Delmarva. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti was in Bethany Beach and reports on what conditions were like there this morning… UPDATED – 9/22/23 – FEMA District 3 urges VA, DE and MD residents to be on alert this weekend as potential Tropical…
Read MoreTalbot County K9 Headed to New Home Thanks to New MD Marijuana Laws
Last week the Talbot County Sheriff’s office said farewell to K9 Kato. K9 Kato is moving to a new home in West Virginia because of the new laws enacted by Maryland lawmakers that legalize the possession and personal use of cannabis. Kato’s original training included cannabis detection – and since he would alert for cannabis,…
Read MoreState of Emergency in Effect in Maryland
Maryland Governor Wes Moore declared a state of emergency last evening in preparation for the effects of Tropical Storm Ophelia. This order allows the state to take actions to coordinate and request emergency resources and support. Full text of Governor Moore’s release: Governor Wes Moore today signed Executive Order 01.01.2023.13 declaring a state of emergency beginning Friday,…
Read MoreUSCG Rescues Four from Sinking Sailing Boat in Delaware River
Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay watchstanders were contacted by cell phone that the sailing vessel “Pegasus” was taking on water in the area of the Brandywine Light in the Delaware River. A Response Boat-Medium crew was already underway and diverted to the incident. Four people were rescued from the vessel and dewatering efforts began but…
Read MoreVA Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia, which is expected to have impacts on Virginia beginning Friday. Response assets and supplies are being pre-positioned to assist local an state partners and the Virginia Emergency Support Team is being activated. Additional information from Gov Youngkin: “As this storm…
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A Harrington man has been arrested for a robbery on August 8th in Magnolia. The robbery occurred around 3pm on Riley Drive when a 22 year old victim discovered an acquaintance, identified as 35 year old Antonio Vilone, approach her as she sat in her car. Vilone spit on her and demanded her car keys…
Read MoreEaston Police Arrest 17 year old for 1st & 2nd Degree Assault
Easton Police arrested a 17 year old juvenile male from Easton – and have charged him as an adult – with 1st and 2nd degree assault and reckless endangerment. On Thursday, police were called to John Ford Park in Easton where they located a 46 year old woman bleeding heavily from a cut to the…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Arrested on Assault & Burglary Charges
A Millsboro man has been arrested for multiple felony charges after a domestic incident in Millsboro followed by a burglary in Milton early Friday morning. Delaware State Police were called to a home on River Bend Road for a report of a stabbing. Police learned that the victim’s partner, identified as 23 year old Davion…
Read MoreUPDATED: Rehoboth Beach City Manager to Resign in November
UPDATED – 09/22/23 – City Manager Laurence Christian will leave his position on November 3rd. While the City Commissioners discuss how to move forward with a search for a new city manager – current Assistant City Manager, Evan Miller, will take on the interim city manager responsibilities beginning on November 4th. He served in the…
Read MoreLewes PD Arrest Lincoln Man on Gun Charges
Lewes Police continue to investigate a shooting incident at the Jefferson Apartments in August. On September 15th Lewes police saw a white Mazda leave the complex around 8:30pm and stopped the vehicle for a traffic violation. While talking with the driver, the passenger, later identified as 23 year old Jefferson Ramirez-Rodriquez of Lincoln, ran from…
Read MoreThree Arrested on Firearm & Drug Charges in Pocomoke
An investigation into firearms and drugs by the Worcester County Sheriff’s office ended with the arrest of three Pocomoke residents. Search warrants were authorized for two residences – on Short Street and Bonneville Avenue. Members of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Enforcement Team were assisted during the execution of these two search and seizure…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Burglary at County Eatery
Dover Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at the County Eatery on North State Street early Wednesday morning. Officers were called just before 4 a.m. for an alarm. They noticed someone had damaged the front door to get inside. Officers entered the business but did not find anyone. The ensuing investigation revealed that whoever…
Read MoreTown of Ocean City, MD to Host One of Its Busiest Events Next Weekend
The Oceans Calling Festival will take place starting a week from tomorrow–Friday. The event will be held on the weekend of September 29th through October 1st. This festival will be one of the busiest events the Town of Ocean City has hosted. Officials want to remind residents and visitors that the OC Beach Bus will…
Read MoreSearch Warrant Leads to Two Arrests in Laurel for Drug Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested two people from Laurel–50-year-old Alonzo Roberts and 37-year-old Heather Andrews following a search warrant at a home in Laurel Tuesday morning. On September 19th at about 6:10 a.m., Sussex Special Investigations Detectives with the assistance of the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, Troop…
Read MoreDelaware Courts to Hold Second “Safe Surrender” Event on November 3rd at the Kent County Courthouse in Dover
The Delaware Judiciary will be hosting its second “Safe Surrender” event of 2023 on Friday, November 3rd from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kent County Courthouse in Dover to give individuals who have outstanding warrants or capiases a chance to clear their records in a one-stop, day-long event with help from the entire…
Read MoreDelaware State University Awarded Nearly $800,000 Grant From Office of Naval Research to Benefit Military Forces
The Office of Naval Research has awarded Delaware State University a four- year, $799,947 grant that will fund research aimed at providing greater safety to military forces in the field. Dr. Mukti Rana, Professor of Physics and Engineering, is the Principal Investigator of the grant. His research will involve the development of rare earth element-doped…
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