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DE Public Service Commission Grants Petition From Division of Public Advocate for Rate Reduction for Tidewater Utilities
A petition from the Division of the Public Advocate to reduce Tidewater Utilities rates has been granted by the Delaware Public Service Commission. The petition was filed in late June and called for the reduction because Tidewater was earning more than its Commission-approved rate of return of 7.92% – and has been over-earning since at…
Read MoreFive Additional Suspected Cases of Monkeypox Found in DE; Beebe Virtual Town Hall Discussion Tonight at 5:30
There are now 11 suspected cases of monkeypox in Delaware. Public Health officials said five more cases – all in men – are pending confirmatory testing by the CDC. Two cases are from a 23 year old and 57 year old from Sussex County and the other three are from New Castle County – and…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open Prepares for 50th Anniversary After Memorable 2022 Tournament
New Look for Somerset St. in Ocean City
Work has been completed on a streetscape project on Somerset Street in Ocean City. Somerset Street now has new brick sidewalks, landscaping and other improvements. The project was undertaken by the Town of Ocean City and the Ocean City Development Corporation. Elected officials, local citizens and visitors gathered for a ribbon-cutting event Sunday.
Read MoreFire Sweeps Through Trailer, Storage Building in Parsonsburg
A small enclosed trailer and a wood-frame storage building in Parsonsburg have been heavily damaged by a fire. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire on Blueberry Lane broke out Saturday night shortly before 11:00. Someone who was passing by reported the fire. Members of the Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department had the…
Read MoreDover Police Search for Motorist Who Fled Traffic Stop
Dover Police are looking for a man who nearly ran over an officer’s foot as he fled from a traffic stop. Saturday morning, police stopped a vehicle for a violation in the area of Levy Court Lane and South Little Creek Road. According to Dover Police, the driver put the car in gear and accelerated…
Read MoreUPDATE: Work Release Offender Walks Away from Sussex Community Corrections Center, Caught After Brief Search
Update: An offender is back in custody after walking away from the Sussex Community Corrections Center in Georgetown. According to a spokesperson with the Delaware Department of Correction, the offender had been allowed out on work release. He was caught early this morning (Monday) after a brief search in the Georgetown area. Original story: Multiple…
Read MoreMd. Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
A McDaniel, Maryland man has been arrested following an investigation by the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office into distribution and possession of child pornography. Members of the Criminal Investigations Division received a cyber tip in March, and following a joint investigation 58-year-old Harold Baker Junior was arrested this week in St. Michaels. Baker was being held…
Read MoreSeaford Police Investigate Recent Break-Ins of Vehicles
77.5-Pound White Marlin Wins $4.5-Million at White Marlin Open
A world record has been set at the White Marlin Open for a prize-winning fish: a 77.5- pound white marlin, caught on the fifth and final day of the tournament. Ocean City – based Billfisher with a Bethesda fisherman qualify for a $4.5-million prize, as it’s also worth money in other categories. The first qualifying…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Charged after Shooting in Seaford
UPDATED: 8/12/22 – Seaford Police have arrested the second man wanted for a shooting incident at the Meadowbridge Apartments in Seaford on February 11th. On Friday, Seaford Police received a broadcast to look for 21 year old Trumaine Lofland of Harrington who was a passenger in a vehicle seen in Seaford. A Seaford officer spotted…
Read MoreFelton PD Arrest Woman on Fraud Charges
A Felton woman has been arrested on fraud related charges. Last Friday, Felton Police were called for a fraud complaint and learned 37 year old Shelly Thompson was caring for a disabled elderly victim – and used his credit/debit card to make numerous withdrawals and purchases totaling over $490 without the victim’s permission. Thompson was…
Read MoreEEE Found in NCCo Sentinel Chicken
A northern New Castle County sentinel chicken has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis or EEE. This is the first positive detection this summer in a sentinel chicken – it was tested on August 9th. There have been 5 positive cases of West Nile Virus in sentinel chickens, however, there have been no positive equine…
Read MoreCaroline County Schools – School Lunch Prices
Caroline County Schools urge families of school children – regardless of income – to submit a meal application to qualify for free lunches during the upcoming school year. The National School Lunch Program waiver that provided free meals to all students due to the pandemic has expired – and that means school lunch will no…
Read MoreUPDATED: Young Woman Killed in Kent Co. Crash
Police in Del., Md. Collect School Supplies to Donate
Police agencies in Delaware and Maryland are helping to ensure that teachers and students have what they need to get the school year off to a good start. The Delaware State Police Community Engagement Unit is accepting donations of school supplies, backpacks and hand sanitizer to be contributed to area schools. Contributions can be at…
Read MoreSussex County Property Tax Bills Going Out
Sussex County property tax bills are going out for the 2023 fiscal year. According to county officials, more than 188,000 parcels are on the tax rolls, and the county would collect $183.4-million in tax revenue. Many property owners will receive bills in the mail, while mortgage lenders will receive them electronically. The county also bills…
Read MoreMarlin Make It to Scales on 4th Day of White Marlin Open
On day 4 of the White Marlin Open in Ocean City, there are finally marlin that qualify for prize money. A 511-pound Blue Marlin taken by a Maryland fisherman fishing out of Fenwick Island is the first and so far only qualifier in the blue marlin division, and would be worth $960-thousand. A Texas angler…
Read MoreWoman Arrested on Prostitution-Related Charges in Ocean City
A Houston, Texas woman faces prostitution-related charges following her arrest in Ocean City, as police conducted a human trafficking operation in conjunction with the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team. According to Ocean City Police, ads were posted by females on various social media websites offering sex for money in the Ocean City area. Detectives arranged…
Read MoreAfter 3 Days, Tuna Tops Leaderboard at White Marlin Open
352 boats went out to fish Thursday on the 4th day of The White Marlin Open. 292 boats were out Wednesday. The lead changed quickly in the category of Tuna Wednesday. A 247-and-a-half pound big eye tuna now tops the leaderboard in the tuna division, caught by Southern C’s of Ocean City. The tuna could…
Read MoreUpdate: Judge Upholds Del. Auditor’s Subpoena of Medicaid Information from DHSS
Del. AG Jennings Introduces Abortion Legal Helpline
A public-private non-profit initiative has led to the creation of the Delaware Attorney General’s Abortion Legal Helpline. According to Attorney General Kathy Jennings, the helpline will offer free legal advice for anyone in search of guidance following the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision that overturns Roe v. Wade and leaves abortion-related matters to the states.…
Read MoreDel. School Funding System to be Studied
The Delaware Department of Education has begun a study into the state’s education funding system. The state has contracted with the American Institutes for Research to analyze current policy and to make recommendations for improvements. According to the Department, the focus will be on equity for all students. A final report is expected in late…
Read MoreOcean City Man Arrested for Two Commercial Burglaries
An Ocean City man has been arrested in connection with two burglaries in the downtown area. According to Ocean City Police, officers responded to a bar in the area of South Atlantic Avenue, and determined that someone came into a restricted employees-only office and took a large amount of currency from a safe. A hotel…
Read MoreGeorgetown East Gateway Overhaul Completed
The Georgetown East Gateway Project has officially been opened as DelDOT officials, along with Senator Tom Carper, D-Del., members of Sussex County Council and others gathered this week to cut the ribbon. This project was two years from beginning to end – to realign the intersection of Route 9 and Sand Hill and Airport Roads…
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