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HB 357 Would Redefine “Firearms” in Delaware
Legislation has been introduced to the Delaware General Assembly that would legally define a firearm in the First State. House Bill 357 will go before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday at 11am. Representative Jeff Spiegelman is one of the sponsors of the measure and says this could potentially reform multiple aspects of state law…
Read MoreTwo New Economic Relief Programs to Support Workers & Businesses Affected by Key Bridge Collapse are now Live
Two programs that were created under Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s executive order that was signed on April 5th – went live on Monday. These are two economic relief programs to support workers and businesses affected by the Key Bridge collapse – through the Maryland Departments of Labor, Housing and Community Development and Department of Commerce.…
Read MoreLincoln Man Arrested for Burglary in Georgetown
Delaware State Police have arrested a Lincoln man for a burglary and theft in the Harbeson-Georgetown area in March. Police were called to a home on Route 9 after it was discovered that a 4-wheeler, mini-bike and numerous power tools were taken from a storage container on the property. Another theft was investigated on April…
Read MoreDE Senate Committee Discussion on Off Shore Wind Wednesday 1pm
A reminder – the Delaware Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee on Wednesday, April 24th will discuss off shore wind (Senate Bill 265) to become a significant element of Delaware’s energy future. This committee meeting begins at 1pm in the Senate Chamber – and can be accessed by the public on Zoom. Public comment will…
Read MoreIndian River School District Moves Last Day of School to June 5th for Students
The Indian River Board of Education has approved some changes to this year’s school district calendar. The last day of school for students in grades pre-K through 11 and for paraprofessionals has been changed to Wednesday, June 5th. The last day for teachers will be Friday, June 7th. The changes come from unused surplus days…
Read MoreDover Man Charged with Felony Weapons Offense
A Dover man is charged with felony gun offenses after he was seen speeding southbound on Bay Road at Trap Shooters Road near Frederica Friday night. Delaware State Police say they pulled the vehicle over just before 11pm and spoke with the driver, 23 year old Elijah Lambert of Dover. Lambert told the trooper there…
Read MoreApplication Period Open for Student Representative to State Board of Ed
The application period for the student seat on the State Board of Education is now open – through Monday, May 6. The first-ever student representative to the State Board of Education was appointed by Governor John Carney in 2019. He says that big decisions that impact Delaware schools are made by the BOE and it’s…
Read MoreDSP Make Arrest in Blades Shots Fired Incident
An arrest after a shooting in Blades Sunday morning. Delaware State Police were called to a house on East Fifth Street in Blades for a report of shots fired. Police learned that gunshots were fired and a black car was seen speeding away – and they were able to get a description of both the…
Read MoreDE Forest Service & DAR Plant Memorial Forest in Sussex County
The Delaware Forest Service and Daughters of the American Revolution have established a memorial forest in Sussex County. This plot is dedicated to former State Forester Walter Gabel, who was the State Forester from 1974 to 1991. The memorial forest was planted by volunteers with loblolly pine tree seedling on an acre parcel within the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dover Man Arrested in Sunday Night Murder
UPDATED – 04/22/24 – Dover Police have identified the 15 year old who was shot and killed on April 14 in the area of South Governors Avenue as Elijah Kellum of Dover. ================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 04/15/24 – A shooting in the area of South Governors Avenue and West Reed Street in Dover left a…
Read MoreSmyrna Man Charged with DUI and other Offenses after Crash near Hartly
A Smyrna man has been arrested for multiple charges following a crash investigation by Delaware State Police last Wednesday morning in Hartly. Police were called to Dover Scrap Yard in Hartly just after 12:30 for a single vehicle crash and found a Volkswagen SUV had veered off the roadway and struck at tree. EMS found…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry to Close Wed-Fri this Week
The Woodland Ferry near Seaford will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. Normal operations will resume on Monday 4/29/2024.
Read MoreSussex County Council Meeting
Tuesday’s Sussex County Council meeting for April 23rd has been canceled.
Read MoreThree Teens Charged after Dover Traffic Stop
Three teens from New Castle County have been arrested by Dover Police after a traffic stop Saturday night just after 9. A patrol officer spotted a vehicle traveling without lights on and stopped the vehicle in the area of North DuPont Highway and Rustic Lane. The occupants got out of the vehicle and the 17…
Read MoreEarly Sunday Morning Oak Orchard Fire Displaces Family of 5
Indian River firefighters were called for a structure fire just after 3 Sunday morning. Crews arriving at the scene on Russell Avenue found fire at the rear of a two story home and conflicting reports of someone trapped inside. An initial search was ended as fire advanced to the eaves, attic and roof line. Additional…
Read MoreSeaford Teen Charged with Theft of a Church Van
Early Friday morning a Delaware State Trooper on patrol spotted a white passenger van swerving in the area of Concord and Church Roads near Seaford. The trooper pulled the van over and spoke to the driver, 18 year old Ronald Alberts of Seaford. A computer check showed the van belonged to a local church and…
Read MoreUPDATED: MacCoy, Quillen & Grassett Win Election in Seaford
UPDATED – 04/20/24 – Seaford voters have opted for change. Matt MacCoy was the top vote-getter in the mayor’s race – getting 384 votes to 200 for Jose Santos. MacCoy will serve a two-year term. Mayor David Genshaw did not run for re-election. In the City Council race Alan Quillen won 333 votes and Stephanie…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Magnolia Robbery Suspect
Delaware State Police are looking for a suspect in a Magnolia robbery. Police say that they were called to a home on Gray’s Lane around 9am Friday, where they learned a man went into a woman’s home and began arguing with her and stole her property. During the robbery the suspect – later identified as…
Read MoreMayoral Election in Georgetown in May
There will be an election in Georgetown in May. Incumbent Bill West is challenged by Councilwoman Angela Townsend for Mayor. The Ward 3 and 4 seats are unopposed. Eric Evans filed for Townsend’s Ward 3 seat and incumbent Penuel Barrett filed for another term in Ward 4. The polls will be open from 8am to…
Read MoreDE Senate Committee to Discuss Offshore Wind Wednesday at 1pm – Public Comment Will be Taken
On Wednesday, the Delaware Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee is scheduled to discuss Senate Bill 265. This measure will authorize processes necessary to help meet the net zero goals of the Climate Change Solutions Act of 2023. This will prepare for offshore wind to be a significant element of Delaware’s energy future – if…
Read MoreFour Little Leagues in Delaware & Maryland Celebrate Opening Day this Weekend
Eight towns in Delaware and Maryland celebrated Opening Day for Little League last weekend – this weekend four more will have Opening Day. Milford and Woodbridge hold their Opening Day ceremonies Friday evening. Saturday it will be Delmar and East Wicomico. Still to hold Opening Day ceremonies – Laurel on Friday, April 26 and Millsboro…
Read MoreKey Bridge Update – Friday, April 19
In the three and a half weeks since the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, over 13-hundred tons of steel have been removed from the collapse site and 120 containers have been removed from the M/V Dali. Maryland Governor Wes Moore said during Friday’s update that they will remove 140 containers – which will be enough…
Read MoreSalisbury & Maryland State Police Investigate Deadly Crash Thursday Evening
Salisbury Police and Maryland State Police are investigating a crash Thursday evening just before 4:30 on South Salisbury Boulevard. Police say that a van and motorcycle collided in the area of Pinehurst Avenue. Investigation revealed that 22 year old Ethan Smith of Mardela Springs was operating the motorcycle northbound at a high rate of speed…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Investigate Shooting Thursday Night
A shooting investigation is underway by Salisbury Police after an incident on South Boulevard Thursday evening just before 9. Police say a 23 year old man suffered a non-life threatening injury from an apparent gunshot. Police ask anyone with information to contact them at 410-548-3165 or call Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.
Read MorePartial Opening of New Lewes Roundabout
DelDOT has partially opened the Plantation Road/Beaver Dam Road Roundabout connection west of Lewes to traffic. The roundabout has been under construction for about a year and the roadways closed since last November, Currently there is access to Plantation Road and Beaver Dam Roads and Salt Marsh Boulevard. The connection to the Route 9 intersection…
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