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DSP Investigating Fatal Hit & Run Near Georgetown Saturday Night
The investigation into a hit and run crash Saturday night continues in Georgetown. Delaware State Police say just after 10pm the driver of a Chevy pickup truck was westbound on Wilson Road, but did not remain stopped at the red light and entered the intersection in front of a Chevy HHR and a Dodge Ram.…
Read MoreHeaded to Philly? PennDOT has Closed Section of I-95 in City Center until Monday Morning
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that northbound Interstate 95 will be closed and detoured from Saturday evening, February 3, to Monday morning, February 5, between Columbus Boulevard (Exit 20) and Interstate 676 (Exit 22). This closure comes as PennDOT begins partial demolition of the existing concrete covering over I-95 between Chestnut and…
Read MoreFire Damages Home in North Ocean Pines
Ocean Pines firefighters were called for a structure fire on Raft Road in North Ocean Pines just before 6 Saturday evening. Crews arriving at the scene saw significant fire conditions at the rear of the home and worked to contain the fire to a screened porch, the kitchen and attic area. Investigation by the Worcester…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milton Voters Approve Annexation Referendum
UPDATED – 02/04/24 – Voters in Milton have approved an annexation referendum for the Scarlet Oaks parcel by a vote of 397 to approve and 86 against. This is for a 50 acre property between Shingle Point Road and Harbeson Road and approval of the referendum paves the way for a 163-unit residential community. =========================================================…
Read MorePrincess Anne Area Home Damaged by Fire
Firefighters from the Mt Vernon Volunteer Fire Department were called to a home on Polks Road around 5 Saturday evening for a structure fire. Crews arriving at the scene found fire in a single story home. Investigators with the Maryland Fire Marshal’s office say the fire was accidental and caused by an electrical failure in…
Read MoreMaryland Flags to Half-Staff Saturday for Former 37A State Delegate Rudolph Cane
Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland Flag to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday. This is for former State Delegate Rudolph Cane who passed away on January 20. Former Delegate Cane represented district 37A – which includes parts of Dorchester and Wicomico Counties. A funeral service will be held 11am…
Read MoreNew Competitive Mortgage Programs Announced by DE State Housing Authority
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced last week new competitive mortgage programs and the relaunch of down payment and closing cost assistance programs that can make the dream of homeownership a reality for Delawareans.The new mortgage programs are Welcome Home and Home Again. Welcome Home is for first-time homebuyers – those who have not…
Read MoreShane Troxler Appointed Deputy Commissioner of DOC
Some changes in the Department of Corrections in Delaware. Bureau of Prisons Chief Shane Troxler has been appointed a Deputy Commissioner of the DOC by Acting Commissioner Terra Taylor. Taylor was recently elevated to Commissioner on a permanent basis upon her confirmation by the State Senate on January 24th – she will be sworn-in as…
Read MorePhiladelphia Man Charged after Hartly Traffic Stop
A Philadelphia man has been arrested after a traffic stop in Hartly Wednesday night just before 6:30. Members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force were patrolling the area of Hourglass Road and Halltown Road when they spotted a BMW fail to stay in its travel lane. Detectives initiated a traffic stop and contacted the…
Read MoreDE Flags to be Lowered on Tuesday for Former State Senator Myrna Bair
Former Delaware State Senator Myrna Bair passed on January 29, 2024, and Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities the morning of Tuesday, February 6 and returned to full staff at the close of business on Wednesday, February 7 as a mark of respect for Mrs.…
Read MoreHomecoming Ceremony Sunday for DE Army National Guard’s 160th Engineer Company
Sunday morning the 150 Delaware Army National Guardsmen of the 160th Engineer Company will be welcomed home at the Delaware Army Aviation Facility in New Castle at 10am. These citizen soldiers returned home from a 10-month deployment to Southwest Asia in support of U.S. Central Command and during their deployment in support of Operation Spartan…
Read MoreMilford Man Charged with 6th Offense DUI
A Milford man has been arrested for a 6th offense DUI after Delaware State Police were called to the intersection of Beaver Dam and Conleys Chapel Road west of Lewes Thursday night around 9:30. Police arrived and found a blue Ford Escape in the intersection and the driver asleep at the wheel. After contacting the…
Read MoreToday is the Deadline to Change Party Affiliation or File as a Candidate before the DE Presidential Primary
The Delaware Presidential Primary is coming up on Tuesday, April 2. Today is the final day that you can file as a candidate for the Presidential Primary. You also have until the close of business today to change your political party affiliation before the Presidential Primary. Voters who are automatically registered at DMV by the…
Read More$150 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle With Opioid Manufacturer to Help Combat Opioid Crisis
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today a $150 million multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals (Hikma) for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. Hikma produces a range of branded and generic opioid products and sells hundreds of millions of opioid doses every year. According to the Delaware Attorney General’s Office, from 2006 to 2021, Hikma…
Read MoreUPDATED: Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Federalsburg
UPDATED – 02/1/24 – 6pm – The boil water advisory has been lifted in Federalsburg. ======================================================= UPDATED – 01/29/24 – 6pm – Water Update – All residents should have water at this time. While the system continues to replenish itself, please be mindful of conservation until the system reaches full replenishment. Also remember that you…
Read MoreLowe’s Worker Arrested for Employee Theft
Delaware State Police have arrested a 50-year-old Milford man for stealing from Lowe’s in Lewes. During the investigation, troopers learned that a Lowe’s employee, identified as Carlos Aguilar of Milford, had removed over $4,400 worth of merchandise since November of 2023 while working in the store. A warrant was obtained and earlier this week on…
Read MoreClaire Snyder-Hall Files to Run for Delaware State House Seat
Claire Snyder-Hall today filed to run for the Delaware State House seat in RD 14, which includes Rehoboth Beach, Dewey, and parts of Lewes. The seat is currently occupied by Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, who is retiring at the end of the session. Calling the campaign “Claire for Delaware,” Snyder-Hall says she is a pro-choice Democrat…
Read MoreFelton Man Arrested for Shoplifting
A person accused of shoplifting at the Felton Royal Farms has turned himself in to police. As a result of the investigation process, the person seen on video surveillance removing items from the store without paying, was identified as 56-year-old Charles D. Knott of Felton. According to the Felton Police Department, Knott was charged with…
Read MoreRevitalization Projects Planned for Downtown Dover
Downtown Dover will be revitalized as a result of Delaware’s plan to invest more than $25 million in three priority projects. Investments from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Bond Bill will fund new residences, businesses, and parking. Specifically, the projects will include: •          Critical water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades necessary to support…
Read More76 Animals Found Living in Inhumane Conditions in Felton Home
Animal welfare officers have rescued 76 animals from a mobile home in Felton. The rescue was conducted earlier this week, after the animals were found living in cramped, unsanitary conditions. Delaware State Police called the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW)’s Delaware Animal Services (DAS) at about 2:00PM Monday about a potential animal cruelty case. Animal…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Attempted 1st Degree Murder / Assault
Two individuals from Pocomoke are in jail after an investigation into an assault and attempted murder case. According to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, on January 23rd at approximately 4:20 am, law enforcement personnel from the Pocomoke City Police Department were dispatched to a home on 2nd Street in Pocomoke City in reference to an…
Read MoreWorcester County Drug and Alcohol Council Seeks Nominations for HonoreesÂ
The Worcester County Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council is seeking nominations of individual adults, youth, and groups who have made outstanding contributions to drug and alcohol prevention and treatment. Nominations are being requested for those who have provided exceptional service in the areas of prevention, treatment, law enforcement, and fire/emergency services. The awardees will be…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Theft, False Imprisonment, and Property Damage in Walmart Parking Lot
Easton Police have arrested two individuals for theft, malicious destruction of property, and false imprisonment. Police arrested 21-year-old Jacob William Cook of Easton on two Talbot County arrest warrants as well as 18-year-old Joshua Shane Grimes of Hurlock on an additional two county arrest warrants. Police say the warrants stem from an incident on January…
Read MoreTown of Slaughter Beach and City of Milford Working Toward Transportation Goals to Benefit Their Communities
The Town of Slaughter Beach and the City of Milford want safer passage between their towns across Route 1 – the main thoroughfare to the beaches running north/south through the state and separating the two communities. The goal is to expand safer passage for pedestrians, cyclists and mobility restricted riders. The town and city are…
Read MoreFelton Man Who Moved to Seattle Charged With Failing to Re-Register as a Sex Offender
A 23-year-old man who previously lived in Felton and moved to Seattle, Washington has turned himself in to the Felton Police Department for failing to re-register as a sex offender. Felton PD had obtained a warrant for Ethan James McDonough–for Failure to Register, Re-Register, or Provide Verification as a Sex Offender as Required (a Class…
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