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State Revitalization Program Awards to Bring $9.5 Million to Community Development Projects on Eastern Shore
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has announced that Eastern Shore counties have received a combined $9.5 million through four of the state’s seven State Revitalization Programs for 49 projects and activities that promote community development and economic growth. That includes projects in Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester Counties. Additional…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dredging to Restore Beach North of Indian River Inlet Underway
UPDATED – 12/23/24 – Sand pumping and placement on the north side of the Indian River Inlet began on December 2nd and DNREC officials say significant progress has been made. This project is aimed at restoring the severely eroded beach and protect critical transportation infrastructure along Route 1. The contractor, Dredgit Corp. says that as…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested after Sunday Shooting in Dover
A Dover man has been arrested for a shooting Sunday evening on Maple Glen Drive. Dover Police were called just after 7pm and located a 39 year old male victim with a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was taken to an area hospital and is listed in critical but stable condition. Police have…
Read MoreEaston PD Make Arrest in Sexual Assault
Easton Police were called for an assault on Saturday morning in the area of the Easton Bypass near South Washington Street. The female victim told police that a black male picked her up in Cambridge earlier that morning and took her to his residence in the Magnolia Meadows Apartment complex where he sexually assaulted here…
Read MoreDART Holiday Schedule
DART will operate regular weekday services statewide on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line train will also operate regular weekday service. On Christmas Day and New Year’s Day DART statewide services – both fixed route and para-transit will NOT operated. SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line train service will run a Holiday schedule. Go…
Read MoreGov Moore Declares Christmas Eve a State Holiday
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced that state agencies and offices will be closed on Christmas Eve. State employees are granted the day off and the day will be treated like any other state employee holiday. More from Governor Moore: “Our state employees have worked tirelessly all year long ensuring that Maryland is safer, more…
Read MoreRight Whale Slow Zone Off Ocean City until January 2, 2025
The presence of right whales has been detected east of Ocean City, Maryland. 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 the whales on Wednesday, December 18th.  The right whale Slow Zone is in effect through January 2, 2025.…
Read MoreReport Suspicious Drone Activity to Delaware Anti-Terrorism Tipline
Delaware State Police is aware of recent sightings of potential drone activity throughout the state. Operating a drone is legal, however if there is an occasion that you find a drone in a suspicious area – or the appearance of suspicious activity – reports should be made to the Delaware Anti-Terrorism Tipline at 1-800-FORCE-1-2. This…
Read MoreVIDEO: Vote for Worcester County Sheriff’s Video – Top 10 Finalist in 2024 Police1 Recruitment Videos
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office has one of the Top 10 2024 Police1 Recruitment Videos! Sheriff Matt Crisafulli says their office has been recognized as a Top 10 Finalist – and says the video showcases what sets their office apart and aims to inspire the next wave of Sheriff’s Deputies. Help them advance even further…
Read MoreGreenwood Teen Arrested on Robbery Charges
A Greenwood teen has been arrested for multiple felonies after a robbery on Wednesday, December 18th. Delaware State Police were called for a robbery on Mile Stretch Road in Greenwood. Police say a 16 year old victim agreed to buy a dirt bike from an acquaintance – the 16 year old suspect. The victim drove…
Read MoreUnemployment in DE Slows in November
Unemployment in Delaware has dropped a tenth of a percent from October to November to 3.9% while the national unemployment level increased from 4.1% in October to 4.2% in November. Sussex County also saw a decrease in unemployment from 3.2% in October to 3.1% in November. Over-the-year job changes in November saw the most increased…
Read MorePrescribed Burns to Occur This Winter at Blackwater and Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuges
This winter the US Fish and Wildlife Service plans to burn several timber, brush and grass filled units on Blackwater and Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuges. At Blackwater – a 7-acre cutover unit on Harrisville Road – as well as various marsh grass units will be burned – as well as an 80-acre timber unit…
Read MoreLewes Police Warn of a “Brushing” Scam
Lewes Police have been made aware of a new scam happening to people. See the information below: Â Beware of the Brushing Scam! A “brushing” scam is when someone receives an unexpected gift or item not ordered in the mail from a place like Amazon or another company. Examples of gifts include rings, bracelets, necklaces,…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Increasing Highway Safety Patrols Throughout Holidays
Maryland State Police will increase highway safety patrols over the next two weeks as millions of Marylanders hit the roads for holiday travel. Troopers from all 23 barracks will conduct saturation patrols and checkpoints focused on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, which focuses on identifying impaired…
Read MoreThree Arrested on Gun & Drug Charges Near Georgetown
Three people have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Springfield Road near Georgetown on Thursday, December 12th. The search warrant was issued following an investigation of 43 year old Alexis Lockerman and the distribution of illegal narcotics from the residence when children were seen present.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Head-on Crash Near Milford Sends 4 to Hospital
UPDATED:Â A Go-Fund-Me has been set up for the Harrington couple that was seriously injured in this crash. =============================================================== A head-on crash on Route 14 west of Milford sent four people to area hospitals Friday night. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a Lexus driven by a 67 year old Rehoboth Beach…
Read MoreGovernor Carney, DNREC, City of Seaford Celebrate Investments in Riverfront Redevelopment
Governor John Carney yesterday joined Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Secretary Shawn M. Garvin and other officials to announce a $3 million investment in cleaning up a riverfront site for redevelopment as part of the City of Seaford’s revitalization. The funding will be used by DNREC’s Remediation Section to manage the environmental…
Read MoreProposed Legislation Would Ban Sale of Tianeptine in Delaware
House Bill 21 has been filed in Delaware, which would effectively ban the sale of tianeptine, a dangerous substance often referred to as “gas station heroin.” Sponsored by Representative Kim Williams and Senator Stephanie Hansen, the bill would classify tianeptine as a Schedule I controlled substance, making it illegal to sell, possess, or distribute the…
Read More2 Injured in Crash at Route 50 Bridge in Ocean City
Two people were injured in a crash Thursday afternoon just west of the Route 50 Bridge. Ocean City Fire personnel say a vehicle and scooter crashed near Inlet Isle Lane just after 2:15. One adult with serious injuries was airlifted by Trooper 4 to Shock Trauma in Baltimore. A second was transported to an area…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Signs Executive Order to Modernize and Strengthen Equitable Access to State Procurement System
Governor Wes Moore this week signed an executive order he says will deliver significant improvements to their process flows and procurement infrastructure, which will benefit state agencies, contractors doing business with the state, and Maryland taxpayers. In addition to process improvements and efficiencies to Maryland’s procurement system, the executive order aims to promote accountability and transparency as…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; Delaware State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash Near Ellendale
UPDATE: 12/19/24: The Delaware State Police have identified 38-year-old William Malachi of New Castle as the man who died in the single-vehicle crash yesterday morning, December 18th. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Original Post: Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred this morning (December…
Read MoreDelaware DNREC Releases Updated State Energy Plan
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has released an updated energy plan to help guide the state as it works toward continuing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to clean energy sources. DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin says the 2024-2028 Delaware State Energy Plan maps out strategies that can be deployed…
Read MoreThe Maryland Department of Health Announces $19 Million Startup Funding Program to Expand Primary Care Access in Underserved Areas
In Maryland, primary care access will be expanded in underserved communities across the state, thanks to a $19 million startup funding program that the Maryland Department of Health, in partnership with the Health Services Cost Review Commission announced today. The funding, provided through the new Episode Quality Improvement Program for Primary Care (EQIP-PC), will offer…
Read MoreGold Alert Issued for Missing Dover Man
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 62-year-old Brian Giles of Dover. Giles suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Giles is described as a black man, 5’09” and 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Giles was…
Read MoreDelaware’s ABLE Program Receives Funding from DHSS
The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law on December 19th, 2014, allowing people with disabilities and their families to open tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts. These accounts help save for disability-related expenses while maintaining eligibility for SSI, Medicaid, and other government means-tested benefits. As Delaware joins the rest of the…
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