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Fire at Grain Silo in Mardela Springs Ruled Accidental
A fire at an approximately 60-foot, metal framed grain silo yesterday was accidental according to the investigation by the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The silo is located on Athol Road in Mardela Springs. Fire officials say the blaze was caused specifically by an accidental, spontaneous combustion of Milo grain during the drying…
Read MoreFirst State Military Academy Recognizes Cadets for Their Outstanding Performance
First State Military Academy today held its annual quarterly awards ceremony. The purpose of the awards ceremony is to recognize those cadets who have excelled in our culture of academic rigor, military discipline, citizenship, leadership, and the demonstration of strong moral values. Included are 5 symbolic awards, 4 academic excellence awards, and 1 award for…
Read MoreAAA: Nearly 217,000 Delawareans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
AAA is projecting that nearly 217,000 Delawareans will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, an increase of nearly 2% over last year – exceeding pre-pandemic numbers and setting a new record. As usual, the great majority of those travelers will be driving to their holiday destinations. AAA is projecting that more than 198,000 Delawareans (more…
Read MoreSpeaker-Elect Minor-Brown Names New House Majority Caucus Chief of Staff
Speaker-elect Melissa Minor-Brown has announced the appointment of Nicholas Brock as Chief of Staff for the Delaware House Majority Caucus. Brock currently serves as a magistrate with Delaware’s Justice of the Peace Court. He previously served as the Chief Legislative Policy Advisor with Wilmington City Council and legislative aide to former Delaware State Senate Majority…
Read MoreMD Board of Public Works Votes to Approve US Wind’s Wetlands Application
The Maryland Board of Public Works voted to approve Wetlands License No. 23-0813 to construct a 353 foot long by 30 foot wide concrete pier with associated timber fenders and to construct 383 linear feet of replacement steel bulkhead as part of US Wind’s Operation and Maintenance Facility (O&M) in the West Ocean City Harbor.…
Read MoreWicomico Schools Boundary Study: Draft Options to be Shared with the Public Nov. 21st, Feedback Open Until Dec. 9th
The 2024-2025 school boundary study process for Wicomico County Public Schools is now at the halfway point, and the next opportunity to attend a public meeting and review two draft options for boundary changes is this Thursday, Nov. 21st. Two public information meetings will be held. At those meetings, the draft boundary changes will be…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Pair for Organized Retail Theft at Rehoboth Beach Tanger Outlets
Delaware State Police have arrested two individuals–30-year-old Shakiel Carter of Dover and 24-year-old Tramel Wright of Hartly– for organized retail crime and related charges following shoplifting incidents at Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth Beach on November 16th. Police were called to The North Face after reports of shoplifting involving Carter and Wright. Carter, who provided false…
Read MoreEllendale Police Investigating Burglary and Theft from Garage and Construction Trailer
The Ellendale Police Department is investigating a Burglary and Theft of $30,221.99 of Makita power tools, house appliances and construction items from a garage and construction trailer in the town limits of Ellendale. The theft occurred in the early hours of November 18th between the hours of 1:00. and 6:00 in the morning. Anyone with…
Read MoreMaryland Transportation Officials Urge Holiday Travelers to Use Caution Due to Seasonal Rise in Fatal Crashes
Marylanders are expected to take to the roads, rails, and skies in large numbers this Thanksgiving week and the Maryland Department of Transportation is urging everyone to practice safety as they kick off the busy holiday travel season. The Department encourages residents and visitors to be aware of increased traffic and plan accordingly to ensure…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced to Promote Protection of International Digital Freedom
U.S. Senators Chris Coons of Delaware and Thom Tillis of North Carolina this week introduced the Advancing Digital Freedom Act of 2024, which would equip the U.S. Department of State with the authorities to elevate digital freedom as a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy and support its critical role in advancing democratic governance around the…
Read MoreWicomico County Extends Household Permit Renewal Hours for Resident Convenience
Wicomico County has announced extended hours for Household Permit Renewal at the Newland Park Landfill Office to better accommodate residents. The Newland Park Landfill Office will be open for permit renewal on: Saturday, December 7th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 11th during regular business hours. To further enhance convenience for residents,…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Quantico Caused by Electrical Device Failure
A house fire on Quantico Road in Quantico–Wicomico County yesterday afternoon was caused by an electrical device failure, according to the investigation by the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The blaze started in a bedroom. The fire damage to the single-family home was minimized due to the efforts of Maryland Forestry, who took early…
Read MoreFatal Pedestrian Collision on North DuPont Highway
The Dover Police Department is investigating a collision that occurred yesterday evening that left a pedestrian dead. Officers responded to the area of North DuPont Highway, just north of Leipsic Road for a report of a woman being struck by a vehicle. The 29-year-old was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. Initial findings…
Read MoreWinterfest of Lights Opens in Ocean City Thursday Evening
The Holiday Season will move into high gear on Thursday (November 21st) evening as Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan turns on the lights at the Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park at 5:30pm. Opening night is FREE – and you’ll get to see all the new attractions and the thousands of twinkling lights and animated…
Read MoreGovernor-elect Matt Meyer Announces Transition Co-Chairs and Policy Committees
Governor-elect Matt Meyer this week unveiled his Transition Committee leadership team and outlined his administration’s key priorities for the transition period. Governor-elect Meyer emphasized the values of openness, collaboration, and a commitment to solutions-driven governance. Additional Details from the Virtual Press Conference: Today, Governor-elect Matt Meyer unveiled his Transition Committee leadership team and outlined his…
Read MoreGeorgetown Woman Charged after Employee Theft Discovered
A Georgetown woman has been arrested for theft of prescription medications over a 5-month period. Delaware State Police arrested 59 year old Deanna Chambers after a reported theft from the Harris Teeter near Selbyville. The store’s Asset Protection concluded an internal investigation where they discovered that an employee stole several hundred tramadol pills between July…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Defers on Laurel-area Borrow Pit
UPDATED –Â 11-19-24 – The Sussex County Council had a short agenda, as well as three land use public hearings this week. During the meeting, the Council approved the 2025 Council Meeting Schedule and Holiday Schedule. Human Resources Director Karen Brewington announced the Fourth Quarter Employee Recognition Awards. Brewington told the Council there were 43…
Read MoreExpungement Fair – Laurel Public Library on Wednesday, Nov 20
There will be an Expungement Fair on Wednesday at the Laurel Public Library from 3:30 to 6pm. Representative Tim Dukes and Senator Darius Brown invite you to stop by and learn more about the Adult Expungement Reform Act, juvenile expungement reform and Delaware’s new expungement process. Pre-registration is closed – however some walk-ins will be…
Read MoreUPDATED: Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Suspect in Shooting
UPDATED – 11/18/24 – Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a Salisbury man in connection with a shooting on Saturday afternoon that left a woman with serious injuries. were called to North Curlew Avenue just after 4:15pm where they found a female victim with multiple gunshot wounds. She was taken to Tidal Health where she…
Read MoreUPDATED: Ellendale & DSP Arrest Greenwood Woman Who Left Traffic Stop
UPDATED – 11/16/24 – An anonymous tip led Ellendale and Delaware State Police to the arrest of a 39 year old Greenwood woman who drove off from a traffic top on Old State Road a week ago. Delaware State Police and Delaware Office of Probation and Parole Governor’s Task Force were able to arrest Jeniveve…
Read MoreAdditional H-2B Visas to be Released for FY 2025
The Department of Homeland Security along with the Department of Labor are expected to make an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas available for FY 2025. Maryland Congressman Andy Harris says this comes on top of the congressionally mandated 66,000 H-2B visas that are available each fiscal year. Harris says, “This announcement is welcome…
Read MoreFour Charged Following Prison Contraband Investigations at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center
Four people have been arrested following two separate drug investigations that were initiated by the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center. The four are charged with drug-related offenses as the DOC acts to disrupt the flow of contraband into Delaware prison facilities. On Monday, November 11 DOC officials observed, during a scheduled visit, 36 year old…
Read MoreUnemployment in Delaware Lower than National Average in October
Unemployment in Delaware dropped in October to 4% – from 4.2% in September – and is also lower than a year ago. The Department of Labor showed unemployment in Delaware in October of 2023 at 4.1%. The national average remained unchanged from September at 4.1%. However Sussex County showed a slight increase in unemployment from…
Read MoreDE Leads Nation in Per Capita Do Not Call Registry Complaints
The Federal Trade Commission reports that consumer reports about unwanted calls have dropped for the third year in a row – and that complaint volume is down by more than half since 2021. The FTC announced Operation Stop Scam Calls in 2023 and this year issued a rule banning the impersonation of government or business.…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired on Beach Highway East of Greenwood
Delaware State Police were called for a report of shots fired around 11am Thursday on Webb Farm Road – near Beach Highway/Route 16 east of Greenwood. Police say the victim saw a gray Dodge pickup pulling a trailer enter his lane of travel. The victim blew his horn and the pickup pulled over on Webb…
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