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UPDATED: Arrest Warrants Issued Worcester County Sheriff for 2 after Investigating a Shooting in Pocomoke
UPDATED – 01/07/25 – Worcester County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate a shooting at a convenience store in Pocomoke on Sunday, January 5th just before 10am. Detectives say 18 year old Evrin Holden, Junior of Pocomoke approached the parking lot in front of the Duck In where 19 year old Jymere Williams of Pocomoke was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Salisbury Police End State of Emergency for City of Salisbury Tuesday at 5pm
UPDATED – 01/07/25 – The City of Salisbury will reopen offices on Wednesday, Jan. 8, with a return to normal services. In addition, the state of emergency enacted by Police Chief Dave Meienschein will be lifted beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7. City Field Operations crews have begun shifting from clearing snow emergency…
Read MoreTown of Georgetown – Snow Emergency Plan Ends Tuesday at 4pm
UPDATED 01/07/25Â –Â At 4:00 PM, today, January 7, 2025, the Town of Georgetown will lift all parking restrictions along designated snow emergency routes. Residents and visitors are urged to use caution, as there may still be some slippery road conditions due to the extreme cold temperatures. Residents with questions about snow emergency routes can…
Read MoreLewes Man Charged with Stalking & Harassment
Delaware State Police have arrested a Lewes man after a woman contacted police with a report of harassment and stalking that occurred throughout December in Lewes. Police learned that the victim received over 40 emails during the span of one week from an acquaintance – 39 year old Daniel Wilkowski. Police say these emails were…
Read MoreJohn Carney Resigns as Governor of Delaware
Governor John Carney has resigned his position as Governor of Delaware as of noon today. At 1pm Lt Governor Bethany Hall Long will be sworn in as Governor of Delaware until Governor-elect Matt Meyer is sworn in at 9:30am on Tuesday, January 21st. This afternoon John Carney will be sworn in as the Mayor of…
Read MoreUPDATED: Worcester County Snow Emergency LIFTED
UPDATED – Effective 1-07-2025 at 1100 hours, The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration have LIFTED the Snow Emergency Plan for Worcester County. =================================================== WORCESTER COUNTY SNOW EMERGENCY IN EFFECTÂ January 6, 2025 at 0630am The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack in conjunction with local agencies…
Read MoreIcy Conditions Close Easton Airport Till Wednesday
The airfield at Easton Airport is closed until at least noon on Wednesday. Officials at the airport say all surfaces are icy and current braking action is zero. The low temperatures are also slowing the melting process.
Read MoreNearly a Foot of Snow for Parts of Sussex County!
Sussex County was the winner for snowfall in Monday’s storm – with some areas receiving 7 to over 11-inches. DelDOT plows remain on the job working to clear Delaware’s roads and will continue to work into the early morning hours. New Castle County saw just a few inches of snow and DelDOT officials plan to…
Read MoreCarney & DNREC Sign Agreements with US Wind; Caesar Rodney Institute Files Appeal
On Monday, Governor John Carney and DNREC officials signed agreements with US Wind to detail renewable energy, community and lease benefits to Delaware and its residents worth more than $128-million as US Wind builds two proposed offshore wind projects in coming years. This finalized the agreements after US Wind received needed federal and state environmental…
Read MoreGov Carney Releases Final Recommended Budget for FY 2026
Governor John Carney released his FY 2026 recommended budget on Monday. This budget, his final, focuses on investments in public education, health care and housing while adhering to sound budgeting principles that have led to a $469.2-million Budget Stabilization Fund – over and above the State’s Rainy Day Fund. Additional information from Governor Carney: “My…
Read MoreGov Carney to Resign Tuesday, Bethany Hall Long to be Sworn In as Governor
On Tuesday, January 7th, Governor John Carney will resign as Governor of Delaware after serving two terms. He will step down at noon and an hour later, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall Long will be sworn in as governor at the Old State House on The Green in Dover. Governor Carney was elected as the new…
Read MorePublic Comment Sought on City of Rehoboth Beach ADA Transition Plan
The City of Rehoboth Beach is seeking public comment from individuals with disabilities, organizations representing them and other stakeholders regarding areas of concern and suggestions for enhancing accessibility particularly related to pedestrian networks. This is part of the City’s American Disabilities Act self-evaluation and transition plan. City officials say this is a first step in…
Read MoreNew Personal Data Privacy Rights Available to Delawareans
Legislation passed in 2023 by the Delaware General Assembly that created the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (HB 154) – went into effect with the start of this year. Businesses collect Delawareans’ personal data every day – but this law not only gives Delawareans new rights to control their data, but also gives the Attorney…
Read MoreDART Service Status for Monday, January 6, 2025
DART Service Status for Monday, January 6, 2025 Kent and Sussex Counties: All bus services in Kent and Sussex Counties are suspended, including Intercounty service and Paratransit Service, with exception of dialysis trips to open facilities. Please call 911 for all other emergency trips. New Castle County: Bus service is operating with the following detours/service disruptions;…
Read MoreGov. Moore Declares State of Emergency in Maryland
Governor Wes Moore has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the storm that will impact Maryland into Tuesday. Some areas of the state could see up to a foot of snow which will cause hazardous road conditions and affect public transportation. Governor Moore has also directed the Maryland Department of Emergency Management to coordinate…
Read MoreHome Under Construction Catches Fire in Salisbury Saturday
Firefighters in Salisbury were called for structure fire on North Division Street at Isabella Street in Salisbury Saturday night just after 8:30. Crews arriving at the scene found fire showing from the 1st floor of a 3 story wood frame home that was under renovation – and not occupied at the time of the fire.…
Read MoreDelaware National Guard Activated by Gov Carney for Storm Response
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch with 5 to 10-inches or more of snow expected by Tuesday morning. Governor John Carney has activated the Delaware National Guard to support storm response operations and DEMA is activating its Emergency Operations Center in Smyrna. Driving restrictions are not issued at this time, but…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury – Snow Information
The City of Salisbury is monitoring the predicted winter weather event closely and is prepared to clear the roads and ensure community safety. The Police and Fire Departments have made plans to ensure necessary staffing, while the City will communicate any key information to the public throughout Sunday (Jan. 5) and Monday (Jan. 6). Â …
Read MoreUPDATED: H5 Avian Influenza Positive Test at Kent County Farm
UPDATED – 01/05/25 – Test results from the USDA’s National Veterinary Services Lab on a poultry farm in Kent County showed highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza (HPAI). Delaware Ag officials urge all poultry farms in Delaware to monitor flocks for any signs of increased mortality. Commercial poultry producers should follow protocol of notifying the company…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gold Alert CANCELED for Missing Lewes Man – He has been Located and is Safe
A Gold Alert has been issued for a Lewes man by Dover Police. Police say 74 year old Nicholas Untied of Lewes was last seen Saturday, January 4 around 7pm at Bally’s Casino in Dover. Untied is white, 5′ 7” tall and 190 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing…
Read MoreAAA Urges Drivers to Prepare for Approaching Snow and Ice
Before the snow begins to fall tonight – be prepared for winter weather driving conditions and pack a vehicle emergency kit! No one plans to get stuck. AAA Mid-Atlantic officials urge you to know before you go! Keep up with the latest weather forecasts and delay travel if possible – and don’t just wait out…
Read MoreGov. Moore Declares State of Preparedness Ahead of Winter Storm
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness in advance of the elevated winter storm threat to Maryland today into Monday. Moore says the storm will likely affect roads and transportation centers and could cause significant snow accumulation in some parts of the state. Marylanders are cautioned to avoid travel if possible, follow…
Read MoreDelDOT Preparing for First Winter Storm of the Season
DelDOT is preparing for our first significant snow event of the winter – with 300 pieces of snow removal equipment! Brining operations will begin in Sussex County this morning and Routes 1 and 13 will be brined in Kent County from the New Castle Count line to Dover. DelDOT is responsible for about 14,000 lane…
Read MoreUPDATED: Ellendale Voters Elect Noto & Billbrough to Town Council
UPDATED – 7:30pm – Ellendale voters have re-elected Councilman Sam Noto who received the highest number of votes at 42, followed by Robert Billbrough with 33 votes. Aaron Moore received 20 votes. Noto and Billbrough will be sworn in during a special meeting on Tuesday night at 7pm followed by Council reorganization. The Council will…
Read MoreUPDATED: DelDOT Continues Prepping State Roads for Wintery Weather Round 2
UPDATED – 01/04/25 – Snow began to fall mixed with rain just before 6pm Friday – but the snow ended around 9pm. DelDOT crews were out on the roads Friday night treating icy patches – mainly in Sussex and New Castle Counties. According to the University of Delaware DEOS Snow Monitoring Network – Bridgeville received…
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