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AG Jennings’ Applauds Two Major Gun Safety Wins
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Delaware’s ban on assault weapons and large capacity magazines. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings calls this a huge win for gun safety in the First State and the U.S. The Court also denied to hear a challenge to Maryland’s gun licensing law which Jennings says…
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested after Attempted Burglary Early Sunday Morning
Milford Police were called for an alarm at the Shore Stop on Bay Road just before 1am on Sunday. Officers arriving at the scene saw the glass front door was damaged, but no entry had been made into the business. Investigation led police to 33 year old Bryant Ratlief of Milford as the suspect. He…
Read MoreMD State Fire Marshal Investigating Fire at YMCA of the Chesapeake in Easton
A fire at the YMCA of the Chesapeake is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Easton firefighters were called to Peachblossom Road in Easton around 12:30 on Saturday afternoon. The fire was discovered by the alarm company and employees – a fire alarm and sprinkler were activated – which contained the fire. Investigators…
Read MoreDover Woman Arrested on Warrants During Traffic Stop by Felton Police
A Dover woman was arrested by Felton Police on Friday during a traffic stop in Felton. During the investigation police learned the passenger, 36 year old Ashley Hurd of Dover, was wanted on an outstanding warrant. She was arrested and arraigned by JP Court 7 and is being held in default of a $1500 secured…
Read MoreMeasure to Change Elections in Selbyville Filed in DE General Assembly
Selbyville is growing and legislation pre-filed by State Senator Gerald Hocker and Representative Rich Collins would change how elections are held in the town. Senate Bill 39 would divide Selbyville into 4 election districts – with each nearly equal in population based on the most recent federal census. The four members of the Town Council…
Read MoreLegislation to Establish the Office of Inspector General Re-introduced in DE General Assembly
Legislation that would establish the Office of the Inspector General has been re-introduced in the Delaware General Assembly. Senate Bill 4 was introduced by Senator Laura Sturgeon. The Office of the Inspector General would be independent and nonpartisan – and would be unique in state government as a non-political agency with the sole mission to…
Read MoreWorcester County Public Schools Affected by Cybersecurity Incident
The Worcester County Public School District is one of many affected by a cybersecurity incident last week. Superintendent Lou Taylor says the incident involved PowerSchool – the software vendor that provides their Student Information System. He says the incident involved unauthorized access to certain data including staff, parent, and student contact information and some personally…
Read MoreUPDATED: Randon Wilkerson Appeal Denied by DE Supreme Court
UPDATED – 01/12/25 – The Delaware Supreme Count affirmed the Superior Court’s finding that Randon Wilkerson could not assert the involuntary intoxication defense as a matter of law. Wilkerson, in a drug-induced birthday celebration in April of 2021, became violent and killed Delmar Police Cpl Keith Heacook who was responding to a 9-1-1 call from…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware Holding 2 Mobile Food Pantries Jan 13 & 15
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a mobile food pantry on Monday, January 13th at the Laurel Fire Department beginning at 11am. You must be present to receive this distribution – and you must live in Delaware to take part. Bring proof – a piece of mail with your address and your registration ticket…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Expected to Resume Service Tuesday at 7am
The Woodland Ferry near Seaford is expected to resume service on Tuesday, January 14th at 7am. The Ferry will remain closed Monday for snow removal and mechanical testing. DelDOT closed the Woodland Ferry on Monday, January 5th because of the winter storm.
Read MoreAvian Influenza Detected in Caroline County Broiler Operation
Avian influenza has been detected in Caroline County. Maryland Department of Agriculture officials report that State laboratory testing detected a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza following routine sampling of a broiler operation and investigation by the State Department of Ag. The affected premises have been quarantined and birds on the properties have been…
Read MoreMD Gov Moore Launches Government Modernization Initiative
Maryland is facing it’s worst budget crisis in at least 20 years and Friday Governor Wes Moore launched a government modernization initiative to save taxpayers money and promote smarter, more effective government operations. Gov. Moore has signed an executive order directing all state agencies to work in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement…
Read MoreMD Senator Carozza Testifies in Opposition to US Wind’s Air Quality Permit on Offshore Wind
A public hearing was held at the Ocean City Convention Center on US Wind’s air quality permit-to-construct application through the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). State Senator Mary Beth Carozza testified in opposition to the application and raised new questions based on information gathered from the installation of wind turbines in other locations outside…
Read MoreDDA Cancels Poultry-related Sessions During DE Ag Week
The Department of Agriculture has canceled all poultry-related sessions scheduled for Delaware Ag Week next week. Officials say that even with the biosecurity precautions for all attendees – the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza is increasing for the region’s poultry farms and backyard flocks. There have been two flocks found positive in Delaware. Session…
Read MoreGovernor-Elect Matt Meyer Announces Latest Round of Administration Hires
Governor-elect Matt Meyer has announced the nominations of Yvonne Anders Gordon as Secretary of Human Resources, Gregory Lane as the Chief Information Officer for the State of Delaware, and Terra Taylor as the Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC). Governor-elect Meyer also announced that CJ Bell will serve as Director for the Delaware…
Read MoreDelaware Attorney General Warns Delawareans not to Fall for Bitcoin ATM scams
Bitcoin ATMs are playing a bigger role in cryptocurrency scams than ever before, as reported by the Delaware Department of Justice’s Investor Protection Unit. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers reported over $110 million in losses to scams involving Bitcoin ATM machines in 2023, a 1000% increase since 2020. A Bitcoin ATM (also known as Crypto…
Read MoreA Bill Being Filed Today in the Delaware House of Representatives Seeks to Change Delaware’s Regulatory Process
A bill being filed today in the Delaware House of Representatives seeks to change Delaware’s regulatory process. Regulations created by state agencies carry the weight of the law, but unlike the lawmaking process, citizens have little ability to impact or influence the rules before they are adopted and no options for changing them once they…
Read MoreMSP & United States District Court for the District of Maryland–Notice of Settlement and Fairness Hearing
The United States sued the Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) for alleged violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, claiming that MDSP used discriminatory physical and written tests in hiring entry-level troopers, disproportionately affecting female and African-American applicants. MDSP denies wrongdoing, but MDSP and the United States have agreed to…
Read MoreEaston Airport Update on Weather-Related Conditions
At the Easton Airport, as of today, January 9th, at 12:00 PM EST: Runways 4/22 and 15/33 are open. In terms of the surface conditions, breaking action on all taxiways is good to medium. Airport officials advise you to use caution as ice is present on all ramps. Also, use extra caution in and around…
Read MoreFederal Government Determines Cigna Medicare Advantage Network Change Requires Special Election Period
The Delaware Department of Insurance and its Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB) are working to make consumers aware that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal agency, has completed a review of the impact of the Bayhealth-Cigna Medicare Advantage termination. They have determined that this termination significantly changes the Cigna provider network. Affected…
Read MoreDagsboro Man Wanted by Bethany Beach Police for Home Improvement Fraud
The Bethany Beach Police Department needs your help in locating 26-year-old Dylan Crew of Dagsboro. Crew has been known to operate under the business name of “Coastline Contractors Group.” Crew currently has four active warrants for his arrest in Delaware. He is wanted by the Bethany Beach Police Department to answer to the following charges:…
Read MoreSnow Drifting Issues in the Area
There have been numerous reports of snow drifting issues in the area, particularly in Maryland. In Dorchester County–Overnight, numerous roads have become completely covered and impassable due to drifting snow. Many roadways are not even visible beneath the heavy snow, creating extremely hazardous conditions. As a result, the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, and…
Read MoreHazmat Chemical Incident Under Investigation at Georgetown Perdue Plant
A hazmat incident occurred at the Perdue Plant on Savannah Road in Georgetown Wednesday afternoon around 4:40pm. Area residents within a half mile of the plant were asked to shelter in place while the incident was investigated. Roads surrounding the plant were also closed to traffic. Emergency personnel from Georgetown & Milton responded along with…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Sentenced to More Than Four Decades in Prison for Fatal Assault
Following an investigation into the murder of 38-year-old Paul McCarter that happened in September 2022, Â 26-year-old Kevin Shorter was sentenced to 45 years in prison. The sentencing in December was for convictions of Murder 2nd Degree and Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony. This sentence was the result of a…
Read MoreDelDOT Plowing Work Continues –Now on Local Roads and Subdivisions
DelDOT plow crews continue their work across southern Delaware today. DelDOT spokesman C.R. McLeod tells the Talk of Delmarva about the progress they have made…  He says the ongoing challenges include the below freezing temperatures preventing the snow and ice from melting along with snow drifting issues. Crews will continue to be out during the…
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