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Cambridge, Maryland Man Sentenced for First-Degree Murder
Chief Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County today sentenced a 26-year-old Cambridge, Maryland man to two consecutive terms of Life Without Possibility of Parole on two counts of First-Degree Murder. Damon Hall also faces an additional consecutive term of 10 years without parole on firearms charges. On November 30th, 2022, Hall was convicted…
Read MoreTown Hall Informational Meeting Later This Month in Kent County on New Electric Car Mandate
Delaware public officials are hosting town hall meetings up and down the state to inform the public about the “new electric car mandate” that will go into effect in 2025. One of the upcoming meetings will take place on Wednesday, March 29th in Kent County–at the Camden/Wyoming Fire Hall from 6:30-8:30 PM.This mandate will affect…
Read MoreHouse Bill 114 to Establish Standards for Recovery Houses to Become Certified
Lawmakers in Delaware have unveiled legislation that would establish standards for recovery houses to become certified, which would carry additional privileges. The bill would enable individuals in recovery and loved ones assisting them to more easily find safe and reliable recovery housing placements. Sponsored by Rep. Kerri Evelyn Harris, House Bill 114 would codify standards…
Read MoreFelton Police Arrest Middletown Woman for Fraud Through Online App
Felton Police have arrested a 29-year-old Middletown woman for fraudulently taking $1,480 from someone through an online app. Newport Police took Makenzie Davis into custody on unrelated charges, and then Felton Police charged her with one count of Unlawful use of a Payment Card under $1,500 Unauthorized use of a Card, which is a Class…
Read MoreSenator Carper Joins Health Experts in Urging the Biden Administration to Set Strong Pollution Protections
Senator Tom Carper joined public health leaders from across the country this week in urging the Biden administration to move forward on strong clean air regulations that protect Americans’ health and the environment. Carper, who is the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, spoke at a news conference yesterday concerning the issue……
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Road Closure in the Fenwick Island Area Scheduled for Monday, April 3rd
DelDOT has announced that Dukes Avenue between SR 54 (Lighthouse Road) and Harpoon Road / 146th Street will be closed Monday April 3rd and Tuesday April 4th. The closure, which is due to the installation of a gas line, will be in place from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Additional days may be required if…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Two Following Drug Dealing Investigation
The Delaware State Police have arrested 32-year-old Victor Hammond of Bridgeville and 30-year-old Derrious Signey of Seaford on numerous felony charges following a drug dealing investigation that took place yesterday. Members of the Delaware State Police Sussex County Drug Unit conducted a search warrant at a home on North Street in Seaford. In addition to…
Read MoreTown of Georgetown Seeks Input and Recommendations for Downtown Development District Expansion
The Town of Georgetown is seeking input and recommendation through the end of this month regarding a possible expansion of the Downtown Development District. The district boundaries currently encompass 83.2 acres and may be expanded to a maximum of 105 acres. The Town of Georgetown, Downtown Development District was designated by Governor Markell on August 10, 2016. Among…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Salisbury Under Investigation
The cause of a fire on Flamingo Drive in Salisbury yesterday evening is under investigation. The blaze started on the outside of the one-story wood frame single family home, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Damage is estimated to be around $5,000. No deaths or injuries resulted from the fire.
Read MoreDewey Beach Replenishment to Begin Next Month
With spring underway and many looking forward to getting back to the beach, visitors will need to avoid certain work areas. Beach replenishment should begin on or about April 20th in Dewey Beach depending on the weather and how quickly work is completed in Rehoboth. Work will take approximately 12 days. According to the Town’s…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Worcester County
One motorist is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Route 113 at Groton Road in Worcester County late last night. A box truck was headed north on Route 113 when it crashed into a Kia Forte, which was traveling west on Groton Road. Authorities identified the one who died as 54-year-old Chauncey McKinley Johnson of…
Read MoreWeekend Shooting in Salisbury Under Investigation
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at a home on Dennis Street in Salisbury on Saturday evening. A 42-year old man was shot in the leg. He was transported to Tidal health. The injuries are not life-threatening. Anyone with information regarding the shooting should call the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office…
Read MoreLaurel Municipal Election on Thursday
Laurel voters go to the polls on Thursday to elect a Mayor. Incumbent John Shwed is challenged by Mark Sikora. Any registered voter can cast a ballot between 1 and 8pm in the meeting room of the Laurel Fire Hall. Three council seats were uncontested – new comer Carlos Oliveras for Ward One, incumbent Cheryl…
Read MorePublic Meeting with EPA to Update Blades Residents on Groundwater
Blades residents are urged to attend an in-person public meeting on Wednesday, March 22 from 6 to 8pm at the Blades Fire Hall to get an update on the town’s groundwater from the EPA site team. Residents will find out what’s been done at the site and discuss the next steps for cleanup. A presentation…
Read MoreEaston Woman Critical after Struck by Pickup Truck
An Easton woman is in critical condition after she was struck by a pickup truck Tuesday morning just after 7:30. Easton Police say the 67 year old victim was in a marked crosswalk on Idlewild Avenue and was struck by a pickup truck driven by a 58 year old Easton man near Martin Court. The…
Read MoreMilford Drug Investigation Ends in Arrest
An eight-month drug investigation by the Milford Police Criminal Investigation Unit has ended in the arrest of 36 year old Devere Taylor. Taylor was arrested after police went into her Silver Lake Estates residence and seized crack and powder cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Taylor is charged with: She was presented at the Justice of the…
Read MoreEarly Morning Fire in Salisbury was Arson
The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating an arson fire that occurred around 12:30 Tuesday morning on Miami Avenue in Salisbury. Firefighters from Salisbury responded to the call – and had the fire under control in about 10 minutes. There were no injuries. Investigators say the fire in a 25-foot travel trailer was discovered by…
Read MoreStatewide Initiative Launched in DE to Increase Affordable Connectivity Program Adoption
A statewide initiative to increase awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program was launched Monday by Governor John Carney and municipal leaders – including from Georgetown, Milford, Seaford, Dover and Wilmington. This outreach will take place over the next month. The Affordable Connectivity Program is a federal broadband benefit funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which…
Read MoreVerizon Expands High-speed Internet Across Delaware
About 2000 Delaware locations will have access to high-speed broadband internet thanks to network upgrades by Verizon. Funding for this upgrade project – over $6-milion – is from the American Rescue Plan. The high-speed internet will affect locations in Camden, Dover, Smyrna, Bridgeville and Ocean View. Also residents in parts of Rehoboth Beach and Dewey…
Read MoreClosure of The Woodland Ferry
DelDOT announces the Woodland Ferry will be closed on Wednesday, March 22nd. Normal operations will resume at 7:00am on Thursday, March 23rd.
Read MoreRelocation of Ward Museum Collection to Begin this Summer
The relocation of the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art collection will begin this summer. The museum will move from its location at Schumaker Pond to the Powell building on West Main Street – next to Salisbury University Downtown. Effective July 1 of this year, the University will no longer maintain an operating agreement with the…
Read MoreBill Introduced to Provide Middle Class Tax Relief for Working Delawareans
A measure that would increase the standard deduction for personal income taxes by 75% in tax year 2024 – and increase the refundable Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to 7.5% of the federal credit for Tax Year 2023 has been introduced in the Delaware State House. House Bill 89 is sponsored by Representative Paul Baumbach…
Read MoreUPDATED: DOC Arrest SCCC Walk Away in Wilmington
UPDATED – 03/20/23 – On Saturday, March 18, Louis Bland was apprehended by the DOC Escapee Recovery Team in Wilmington. He was arraigned at JP Court 11 before being committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on an Escape after Conviction Warrant in lieu of $5,000 cash bail. ========================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 03/17/23 – Corrections…
Read MoreTilghman, MD Man Charged with Sexual Abuse
An investigation by the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division in February into alleged sexual abuse of a juvenile has led to new charges after a second victim was identified. The original investigation revealed that 61 year old Eric Werner of Tilghman, MD, sexually assaulted a juvenile on two different occasions at a residence…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets Tuesday Morning in Georgetown
After a week off, the Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Council will have a presentation from officials from Ocean View. Then at 10:15 there’s a public hearing on the Newdale Acres Extension Annexation to the County Unified Sanitary Sewer District in the Ellendale area. The Council will also hear about a…
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