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Convicted Child Sex Abuser Sentenced To 25 Years Behind Bars
A convicted sex abuser of a minor has received the maximum sentence possible of 25 years in prison.According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, Jeremy Houck was convicted in November following a two-day trial, and was sentenced last month. Prosecutors said the offenses occurred between 2011 and 2014, when the victim was under age…
Read MoreDel. State of the Union “Virtual” Guests Represent Arts, Small Business, Education and Community
Members of Delaware’s congressional delegation carried on the tradition of welcoming special guests for the President’s State of the Union Address… although due to the pandemic, the guests attended ‘virtually.’ Senator Tom Carper, D-Del. hosted leaders of several arts-related organizations that had to close early in the pandemic, adjusted their operations to reopen, and applied…
Read MoreDelmarva Lawmakers React To President Biden’s State of the Union Address
Statement from Congressman Andy Harris, R- Md. 1st: “This speech was full of false claims and more of the same false promises of ‘free’ things that the president claimed will cost no one anything. Americans know better – they know that uncontrolled spending is what drove up inflation. There was lots of lip service, but…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Budget Amendment & Councilmanic Redistricting Ordinances
The Sussex County Council held multiple public hearings during Tuesday’s meeting – both in the morning session and in the afternoon. During the morning session the Council approved an ordinance amendment to the FY 2022 Operating Budget that moves over $12-million in additional revenue for continued land preservation. This revenue also will be used for…
Read MoreWorcester County Fire Marshal Investigates 2 Monday Fires
BERLIN: Berlin firefighters were called to the Ocean’s East Luxury Apartment Homes complex off Seahawk Road just before 5:30 Monday morning. They arrived at the scene to find fire and smoke conditions on a 3rd floor balcony. A neighbor put out most of the fire with a portable fire extinguisher. Crews from Ocean Pines, Ocean…
Read MoreDelaware Tech Lifts Vaccine, Masking & Testing Requirements Effective Wed, March 2
As we have done from the beginning of the pandemic, we continue to make operational decisions based on COVID data and in compliance with Governor Carney’s directives and CDC guidelines. In light of the Governor’s announcement yesterday, the recent updated CDC guidelines, and a significant decline in regional COVID rates, Delaware Tech will also remove…
Read MoreFace Masks Still Required in DE Hospitals & Many Health Care Settings Statewide
In light of changing mask guidance and mandates, the Delaware Healthcare Association is reminding the public that face coverings are still required in Delaware hospitals and many other health care settings across the state. This practice is consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) continued recommendation of universal masking in health care…
Read MoreFormer Milford Doctor Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
A former Delaware doctor was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for unlawful drug distribution and maintaining a drug-involved premises. Patrick Titus, 58, of Milford, was convicted by a federal jury in July 2021 of 13 counts of unlawfully distributing and dispensing controlled substances and one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises. “This sentence…
Read MoreUPDATED: Rehoboth City Manager Resigns Effective May 6
After 8 years on the job, Rehoboth City Manager Sharon Lynn has resigned her position – effective May 6. During her time in Rehoboth she oversaw the construction of the Ocean Outfall project, reconstruction of the new City Hall, upgraded the city’s infrastructure and technology and began the live-streaming of public meetings. “It’s been a…
Read MoreGender Disparities Found in Auto Insurance Pricing – DE Looking to Make Changes
Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro and the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) today released Gender Disparities in Auto Insurance Pricing, a new report that shows many women are being charged more by auto insurers based solely on their gender. Data shows that many Delaware women pay more per year in premiums, even when all other factors are…
Read MoreUpdate: Del. School Mask Mandate, State of Emergency End At 6:00 p.m. Tue.
Update: Tuesday morning, Governor John Carney signed an order to lift the COVID-19 State of Emergency effective at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1. The State of Emergency was implemented January 3rd . To read the order that lifts the State of Emergency, please Click here Also Tuesday, Carney signed a focused Public Health Emergency Order that will…
Read More60th Anniversary of the Storm of ’62 – New Digital Archive Available
This week is the 60th anniversary of the Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962. Delaware Public Archives has put together a treasure trove of previously unreleased photographs. The three-day nor’easter started on Tuesday, March 5, 1962, continued to slowly grind up the Atlantic coast on Wednesday, March 6, 1962, and moved away from Delaware on Thursday,…
Read MoreRocket Lab Chooses Wallops Island For Rocket Manufacturing / Launch Facility; Potential For 250 Jobs
Rocket lab USA plans to build its first launch site at Wallops Island, Virginia, as well as extensive manufacturing and operations facilities for its eight-ton payload class reusable Neutron rocket. The project is expected to bring as many as 250 jobs to the Eastern Shore. The facility would cover about a quarter-million square feet and…
Read MoreDel. State Police Phone Number “Spoofed” In Apparent Scam
A Delaware State Police phone number for Troop 5 in Bridgeville has been spoofed on at least two recent occasions. State police said Monday night that one person was told he or she had to pay a fine on a sex offender charge.Another was threatened for arrest for alleged “jury duty fines.” According to Delaware…
Read More3 Charged With Arson In Dec. Fire At Vacant House
An adult and two juveniles are charged with setting fire to a vacant home on Tilghman Island in December. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, a two-month investigation led to the arrests of 21-year-old Kristen Tre’saun Banks of Easton and two juveniles, ages 15 and 16. The fire on Black Walnut Road December…
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioners Special Session Tuesday on Draft Policy for Outdoor Dining
Rehoboth Commissioners will meet in Special Session Tuesday at 9am. The purpose is to introduce a draft policy permitting restaurant use of outdoor dining areas on public space when certain criteria are met. This meeting will be virtual and streamed on the City’s web portal.
Read MoreDeadline to File as Candidate in Blades Municipal Election is Friday, March 4
There are three seats up for election on the Blades Town Council. Candidates wishing to run must file a letter of intent with the Town Administrator by the close of business on Friday, March 4 at 4:30pm. The deadline to register to vote in the April 5th election is also 4:30pm on March 4th. All…
Read MoreSeaford Voters Will Have a Municipal Election in April
Seaford voters will go to the polls on Saturday, April 16. Voters will have two contested races to decide. Incumbent David Genshaw is challenged by Pat Jones for the mayor’s seat – which is a 2-year term. Incumbent Matthew MacCoy is challenged by Stacie Whitt Spicer for city council. The polls will be open on…
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioners Resume In-Person Public Meetings Beginning March 15
The City of Rehoboth Beach will resume in-person public meetings beginning Tuesday, March 15. All city commissions, boards, committees, and task force members will meet in person, and meetings will be open to in-person attendance by residents and other stakeholders as well. City Manager Sharon Lynn says that she is comfortable returning to in-person meetings…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Hold Multiple Public Hearings Tuesday – Including Council Redistricting
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning in Georgetown. There are several public hearings on the agenda for the morning session – including an ordinance to amend the FY 2022 Operating Budget to incorporate additional realty transfer tax revenue and state passthorough grant revenue, two bond issues and at 10:30am – a public hearing on…
Read MoreNewark Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud & Money Laundering in Connection with CARES Act Fraud
David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced today that a Newark woman pleaded guilty February 24, 2022, to fraudulently obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan and illegally spending those loan proceeds. Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly accepted the plea. According to court documents, between March 30, 2020, and January 24,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Third Victim Dies from Injuries in Little Creek House Fire
UPDATED – 2/28/22 – The investigation into a fire in Little Creek on February 6 is continuing. However State Fire Officials say that a third victim, a 38 year old woman, died last week from her injuries at the crozer Medical Center. Two others have been released from the hospital. Officials say the cause and…
Read MoreDel. Mask Mandate In Court Facilities Expires Wed.
The rule that requires Delaware court employees and members of the public to wear a mask in court facilities will be lifted this Wednesday, March 2nd. The mask mandate was implemented last August following a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections due to the spread of the Delta variant at the time. A mandatory testing program…
Read MoreDel. Report Card Released On Teacher Prep
Delaware is making progress in preparing teachers and specialist educators of the future. The Delaware Department of Education has released a report providing detailed information on the diversity of candidate classes, student performance outcomes of graduates, employment placement and retention. The DOE noted progress being made by Delaware institutions of higher education in attracting a…
Read MorePet Adoption Fees Reduced This Week At Del. Humane, Del. SPCA
If you are considering adopting a pet, this may be your week. The Delaware Humane Association and Delaware SPCA are teaming up with North Shore Animal League America for “Tour for Life 2022. Between today (Monday) and Sunday March 6th, the adoption fee for all cats and dogs who have been waiting more than 22…
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