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Ocean Pines ranked the safest place in Maryland
Ocean Pines is the safest place in Maryland. That’s according to National Council for Home Safety and Security, who analyzed FBI crime statistics and ranked cities based on violent crimes and property crimes per 1,000 people. According to the numbers, the largest residential community in Worcester County is also the safest in Maryland. Ocean Pines…
Read More1 million waterfowl migrate to Maryland this winter
Over a million waterfowl made winter migrations through Maryland. Scientists documented record numbers of Canadian geese, over 600,000 making their way to the old line state. Scientists say total numbers this year are well above the five year average of 850,000, and the changes could be due to cold weather and ice pushing birds further…
Read MoreWicomico County Sheriff hosting civilian active shooter response training
They say knowledge is power, and Wicomico County Sheriff’s office wants to teach citizens what to do in the event of an active shooter. Next week members of the Sheriff’s office and Maryland State Police will hold a Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events Training. The training is built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend approach…
Read MoreSussex County Councilman: Georgetown approves $440K for Sussex Sports Center Foundation
Georgetown will be contributing close to a half million dollars to support the Sussex Sports Center Foundation over the next decade. At the town council meeting last week, the Georgetown council approved a memorandum of understanding that offers rebates to the foundation to offset water and sewer usage fees. The agreement also allows the foundation…
Read MoreFormer Milton fire chief has lawsuit thrown out
A lawsuit against Milton Fire Department brought by its former chief is thrown out of court on technicality. Cape Gazette reporting Lynn Rogers sued Milton Fire Department for defamation, civil conspiracy and other claims, but the lawsuit thrown out since it was not filed within a 2-year statutory limit. Rogers was a member of the…
Read MoreCounterfeit money circulating in Salisbury
Salisbury Police Department is warning local businesses about fake money circulating. Police recovered counterfeit $50 bills last week that had been passed off to local businesses. While the money looks convincing, in the right-hand corner where is should say United States of America, the bills read “Motion Picture Use Only.” Police say if someone tries…
Read MoreDelaware issue $250 million in bond debt to fund schools, museums, Port of Wilmington
Delaware selling $250 million in bonds to help fund schools, museums and the port of Wilmington. Finance Secretary Rick Geisenberger says the state issued the second bond sale in 4 months. Part of the money raised will head downstate to fund capital projects in Laurel and Cesar Rodney school districts. Geisenberger says the AAA bonds…
Read MoreDover wastewater station experiences critical failure
In Dover– massive failure at the wastewater station. Delaware State News reporting a critical failure force the pumps to shutdown and portions of Route 13 were closed briefly as a result. Officials were quick to note the problem does not affect the city’s drinking water supply, emphasizing that the drinking water and wastewater system are…
Read MoreCape Henlopen School District tax referendum meeting tonight
Tonight, the Cape Henlopen School District hosting the first of four public meetings to discuss a proposed $21 million tax referendum. Officials say school enrollment has increased 31% since 2001, and that population studies show similar trends over the next 20 years. If approved, the taxes would be used to build a new middle school…
Read MoreJoe Schanno announces run for MD Delegate 38C
Campaign news: Joe Schanno announcing his campaign to take over Maryland House of Delegates district 38C from Mary Beth Carozza. Schanno grew up in Ocean Pines, was the Eastern Shore Director for Governor Larry Hogan’s campaign, and was appointed to be a special assistant to the secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Delegate…
Read MoreDSP searching for Seaford sex offender
Delaware State Police are searching for a known sex offender from Seaford. Police say George Morgan Jr is wanted by police for failing to re-register as a sex offender. Morgan’s last known whereabouts were in the Seaford area; he is a white male, 5’3″ tall, with blue eyes, blond hair and a goatee. Anyone who…
Read MoreFlu season continues to rampage in Delaware
Delaware Division of Public Health announcing more flu numbers: 6 deaths and over 1,200 new lab-confirmed flu cases for the week ending February 10th. Public Health officials also announcing two additional flu related deaths that occurred earlier in the season in Kent County. Flu-related deaths stand at 18 in the state; total flu cases this…
Read MoreState Rep. Dave Wilson kicks off campaign for State Senate
Delaware State Representative Dave Wilson holding his campaign kick off for his state Senate bid, gathering with supporters at the Carlisle Fire Company in Milford last night. He will be running to take over the 18th Senate District seat from Current Senate Minority Leader F. Gary Simpson. Sen. Simpson announced his retirement earlier in the…
Read MoreTests show Seaford’s water supply safe to drink
Seaford water supply is safe to drink. Last week, out of an abundance of caution, the city coordinated with DNREC and Division of Public Health to test the drinking water in Seaford to make sure it was free of perflourinated compounds, or PFCs, after the contaminates were found in the water supply in the neighboring…
Read MoreHarrington flushing town hydrants this week
Harrington Public Works will be flushing fire hydrants today and tomorrow. Officials say residents and businesses may experience low water pressure or see rust in the water during the flushing. If you notice any discoloration in your water let the water run until it becomes clear again. Every hydrant in town will be flushed for…
Read MoreMD legislator tries to cut Eastern Shore out of loop on new Bay Bridge plans
One Maryland state senator from the Western Shore does not want the Eastern Shore’s input or consent on a new Chesapeake Bay crossing. Senator Ed Reilly, representing Anne Arundel County, has introduced Senate Bill 34, titled “Chesapeake Bay Bridge Crossing – Eastern Shore Local Government Consent – Repeal”. The bill specifically names the 9 counties…
Read MoreGreenwood VFC mourns the loss of Deputy Chief Tommy Jones
Greenwood Fire Department mourning the loss of Deputy Chief Tommy Jones, who passed away on Sunday. Jones was the former chief of the Greenwood Fire Department, and active lifelong member of the company. Once funeral arrangements have been made, an announcement will follow.
Read MoreBethany Beach enacts tent ban
Bethany Beach enacts a tent ban on its beaches. Following suit of Rehoboth and Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach is the third coastal town to restrict the usage of tents and canopies. The town council approved the ban Friday night by a vote of 6-1. The ordinance applies year round to tents and canopies, although beach…
Read MoreTom Wagner Not Running for Re-election as State Auditor
During last night’s Kent County Lincoln Day Dinner, Delaware State Auditor Tom Wagner announced that he will not seek re-election in November.  He told supporters that his decision to not seek another term is based on health issues. Read his statement – This evening I addressed the Kent County Lincoln Day Dinner and announced that…
Read MoreFuneral Services Set for Eleanor West of Gumboro
Funeral services for Eleanor West of Gumboro will be held Monday at Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro. West, who was the wife of late Delaware Representative Charles P. West, died at her home last week at the age of 93. She was a nurse, but also worked closely with her husband on his work as…
Read MoreDSP & Municipal Recruit Class Graduation Day
It was graduation day in Dover Friday as the 91st Delaware State Police and 85th Municipal Recruit Class were celebrated. Thirty new DSP members and 28 law enforcement officers representing multiple agencies – including the Bethany Beach Police, Dover Police, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife, Greenwood, Milford and Seaford Police will soon be on…
Read MoreWorcester County agrees to foot $300K dredging bill
Worcester County says it will find $300,000 needed to fund a dredging study for the Ocean City Inlet. Coast Dispatch reporting on Tuesday The County’s commissioners voted unanimously to find the money needed for the Army Corps of Engineers to complete a $1.2 million feasibility study. Worcester County originally wanted Ocean City to split the…
Read MoreMaryland’s Senators visit Salisbury for groundbreaking ceremony
Maryland’s Senators making an appearance in Salisbury today. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen will join Mayor Jake Day and other officials for a groundbreaking ceremony of the Riverwalk Amphitheatre. The City is constructing the new venue as part of its duties to host the National Folk Festival for the next three years. Last…
Read MoreMD State Senator Jim Mathias files for re-election
Maryland State Senator Jim Mathias is running for re-election for the District 38 Senate seat. The former Ocean City Mayor was first elected to the House of Delegates in 2006, moving up to the Senate in 2011. Mathias says his family, constituents, and the people of the Eastern Shore are his energy and purpose for…
Read MoreFlags flying at half-staff in Delaware, Maryland
Flags will be flying at half-staff throughout Delmarva this weekend. Yesterday, President Donald Trump ordering the American flag lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims of the Wednesday school shooting in Florida. As a result, state flags in Delaware and Maryland will be lowered to half-staff as well. The flags will remain at half-mast…
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