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Salisbury Man Charged With Cocaine Distribution From Residence
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Community Action Team (CAT) conducted an investigation into drug distribution that occurred on Pocahontas Avenue. 29-year-old Garrett Dwayne Dickerson is charged with distributing cocaine from his residence in January. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, a search of the residence revealed a bag of cocaine consistent with distribution, a…
Read MoreDRBA Commission Elects Chairman, Vice Chairman
Samuel E. Lathem of Bear, Delaware and James N. Hogan of Franklinville, New Jersey, at the bi-state agency’s monthly meeting today were sworn-in to Delaware River & Bay Authority leadership posts. The leadership posts held by Chairman Lathem and Vice Chairman Hogan rotate between the States of Delaware and New Jersey every two years. Additional…
Read MoreRoad Closed in Seaford Area
Applications Available Online to Join Indian River School District Community Advisory Board
The Indian River School District is seeking new members to join its Community Advisory Board. The District formed the board In accordance with a November 6, 2019 Consent Order* that focuses on building their capacity to meet the needs of all students in their home schools. The board addresses various matters related to the Consent…
Read MoreSmyrna Man Arrested in Milford Following Impaired Driving Investigation
A traffic stop on Route 113 in Milford led to the arrest of a Smyrna man. Police arrested 44-year-old Bernard H. Williams Jr. As a result of the investigation, which included the utilization of the K9 Unit, police seized 4.3 grams of cocaine, a loaded 40 mm handgun, a fixed baton, and an undisclosed amount…
Read MoreSalisbury Expands Operations Into Former City Fire Department Headquarters
In order to better serve the community, Salisbury City offices will move from their current locations on North Division Street in the coming months. The City Council has voted unanimously in favor of a lease agreement for 115 South Division Street—the former Salisbury Fire Department Headquarters in Downtown Salisbury. The three-story building will house the…
Read MoreFatal Fire in Ocean Pines
A 62-year-old Ocean Pines man is dead after a fire occurred at a house on Seafarer Lane yesterday evening. The exact cause of the fire is unknown at this time but started in the laundry room area of the home, according to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office. Fire crews from several area departments were…
Read MorePandemic Emergency Food Benefits to End Next Week
Households that qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will no longer receive emergency food benefits after February 28th. A federal law passed in December ends those benefits. SNAP households have been receiving emergency food benefits on their EBT cards at the end of each month during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Starting in…
Read MoreMegan Outten Appointed to Vacant Salisbury City Council District 3 Seat
Derek Davis Sworn in as Maryland State Treasurer
Derek Davis was sworn in as the Treasurer of the State of Maryland Tuesday for a four-year term. Davis has been in office since December of 2021 completing the term of former Treasurer Nancy Kopp. On February 14th, Davis was interviewed before the Joint Committee on the Selection of the State Treasurer and received a…
Read MoreDE Monthly Overdose Deaths Continue to Rise
Delaware Public Health officials are seeing an increase in suspected overdose deaths in Delaware since last November. Officials say suspected accidental overdose data is reported by the Division of Forensic Science and is considered preliminary until all data is finalized. The increase of suspected overdose deaths since November is 18.4%. Public Health officials say there…
Read MoreThe Sussex County Council Approves BBA Charter & Secures Some County Employee Parking in New Family Court Parking Garage
The Sussex County Council met Tuesday in Georgetown. The Council approved the Bay Beach Association Charter with a 5 to 0 vote. The Bay Beach Association is an organization representing the Delaware Bay coastal communities in Kent and Sussex counties. The BBA’s objective is to work to see the implementation of the newly passed WRDA…
Read MoreReforms Announced to DE Bar Exam & Admissions Process
The Delaware Supreme Court today announced a series of reforms to the Delaware Bar examination and admissions process based on recommendations made by the Delaware Board of Bar Examiners. These reforms follow a two-year long comprehensive review of the test that is given to individuals looking to practice law in Delaware. Chief Justice Collins Seitz,…
Read MoreState Fire Marshal Investigating Martins Farm Road Blaze
UPDATED: Ocean View Home Heavily Damaged by Fire – How You can Help the Family
UPDATED – 02/21/23 – Mariners Bethel UM Church is a collection point for anyone looking to help Jim & Ada Carr recover from the loss of their home. The Church will collect gift cards for general needs and for eating establishments. They ask not to donate clothing or household items at this time. Gift cards…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Chief Barbara Duncan Announces Retirement
After 13 years as the Chief of Police in Salisbury, Barbara Duncan has announced that she is retiring. Duncan was hired when Salisbury’s crime rates were the highest in the city’s history. During her time as Chief, Salisbury saw a significant decrease in both violent and Part 1 crime. She brought change to the department…
Read MoreNominations Open for the 2023 Compassionate Champions Award in Delaware
Nominations are now being taken for the 2023 Compassionate Champion Awards in Delaware. View the full press release from the Governor’s office: Governor John Carney on Monday announced that the nomination process is now open for the 2023 Compassionate Champion Awards. The Compassionate Champion Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and educational institutions across the State of…
Read MoreWANTED: School Board Candidates in Delaware
With just 2 weeks left before the filing deadline There are only two candidates filed for two school board seats in Sussex County. There is one seat open in the Cape Henlopen, Delmar, Laurel, Seaford and Woodbridge districts. Indian River has two seats up for election. In the Milford School District there are three seats…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry to Close 11am Thursday, Feb 23
TRAFFIC ALERT – Sussex County – Early Closure of The Woodland Ferry Seaford — Early Closure of The Woodland Ferry DelDOT announces the Woodland Ferry will close at 11am, Thursday, February 23rd. Normal operations will resume at 7:00am on Friday, February 24th.
Read MoreSussex County Council to Revisit Proposed Development South of Ocean View
Ocean City’s Springfest Concert Tickets Go on Sale Today
Tickets for the Springfest Headline concerts go on sale this morning! The three headline acts – are “Shadows of the 60’s” A tribute to Motown Thursday, May 4th, Collective Soul on Friday, May 5th and Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives on Saturday, May 6th. VIP ticket sales begin at 9am – public ticket sales…
Read MoreTidbury & Newton Ponds Closed for Fishing until March 4th
Beginning February 18th – through March 3rd – Tidbury Pond near Dover and Newton Pond near Greenwood are closed to fishing. During this time the ponds will be stocked for the start of the downstate pond trout season. There will be youth fishing on Saturday, March 4th for anglers under the age of 15. Then…
Read MoreUPDATED: Right Whale SLOW Zone Extended – Now In Effect Off Ocean City until March 3
UPDATED – 02/17/23 – On February 16, 2023, the Ocean City buoy operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science re-detected the presence of right whales 21 nm east of Ocean City, Maryland. The right whale Slow Zone is in effect through March 3, 2023. As a reminder, two additional…
Read MoreTown of Georgetown Exploring Possible Downtown Development District Expansion
The Town of Georgetown is looking for input and recommendation from the public and interested property owners on a possible expansion of the Downtown Development District, which was designated by Governor Jack Markell in 2016. Currently the district boundaries encompass just over 83 acres – and may be expanded to a maximum of 105 acres.…
Read MoreMaryland Delegation Announces Over $5.1-million for Gun Violence Prevention ProgramsÂ
Maryland’s Democratic Congressional Delegation today announced $5.1 million in federal funding from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to bolster gun violence prevention programs across the state. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is a landmark measure that was passed in June 2022. Its goal is to prevent gun violence by taking commonsense steps to strengthen gun…
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