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Petition Drive Underway For Md. Lawmakers To Take Up Crime Measures
The Maryland State Senate Minority Leader, Bryan Simonaire, is asking his colleagues to take up crime-related measures during the current special session, saying they cannot wait until 2022. Governor Larry Hogan earlier this week introduced bills (SB 5 and SB 6) that he said would toughen penalties for people who commit violent crimes with firearms…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged With Making False Statement To Purchase Firearm
A Seaford man is charged with making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm. According to Delaware State Police, troopers investigated a domestic disturbance at a local home on November 6th.Police said 43-year-old Urundi Harris indicated he had recently purchased a firearm, but he was prohibited from buying or owning a firearm. Alcohol,…
Read MoreUpdate: Laurel School Threat Found NOT Credible; Classes Resume Friday
Update: An investigation into a social media threat that led to a decision to close Laurel School District schools Thursday has been completed. According to Schools Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore, the Laurel Police Department Criminal Division worked in concert with state authorities to track down a social media threat that surfaced Wednesday. The threat was…
Read MoreMan Shot Tuesday Night In Georgetown; 2nd Shooting Investigated
A man was shot in Georgetown Tuesday night, and police are also investigating an incident Wednesday morning during which a shot was fired. According to Georgetown Police, police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of East Laurel Street and North Race Street Tuesday at about 8:41 p.m. A male was found…
Read MoreHouse Fire Starts In Dryer; 1 Person Treated For Smoke Inhalation
A house fire in Salisbury Wednesday morning sent one person to a hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, about 40 firefighters responded to Harford Road to put out the fire. One person (civilian) was taken to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital for treatment. The fire started in the…
Read MoreFire Breaks Out In Wall Of Mobile Home
Firefighters quickly responded to a mobile home fire on Dogwood Drive in West Bay early Wednesday morning and contained damage to a wall around the fireplace and the roof section. According to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, the fire was reported at 3:39 a.m. Smoke was coming from the structure when firefighters arrived. No…
Read MoreVIDEO | Del. COVID-19 Cases Rise; Latest Trends
Delaware has been seeing a significant uptick in new positive coronavirus cases since the end of the summer. During a coronavirus update Tuesday, Governor John Carney said the uptick really started to increase after Labor Day. According to Delaware Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay, Delaware’s increases are being led by the Delta variant. As…
Read MoreAttic Fire Spreads, Damages Home In Long Neck Area
A home in the Peninsula Lakes neighborhood of the Long Neck area has been heavily damaged by a fire. According to the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company, the blaze on Purple Martin Circle broke out Tuesday evening. The fire apparently started in the attic area above the back porch and extended to the exterior of…
Read MoreUpdate: Student Charged In Connection With Easton High School Threat
UPDATE: A 14-year-old Easton High School student is facing charges in connection with a threat Tuesday that led to the school being evacuated and searched. According to the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office, its investigation determined that the threat received by a student via text message originated from a 14-year-old girl. The message referred to a…
Read MoreUPDATED: Worcester County Bureau of Investigation Arrest 3 in Pocomoke Robbery
UPDATED 12/07/21 – Detectives of the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation have formally obtained arrest warrants for the following individuals as a result of the Burglary and Attempted Murder incident that occurred on December 3, 2021 in Pocomoke, Maryland. Wendy Dawn Taylor, Gary Joseph Fleig, and Coy Edward Bailey are in custody in Accomack County,…
Read MoreTidalHealth Nanticoke To Receive $1.5-Million In Cares Act Funding
Laurel HS Students Described As Remorseful Following Behavior At Football Game
Some Laurel High School Students are showing remorse for their behavior at Friday night’s home football playoff game against Indian River High School, during which they revealed shirts that contained profanity and “unsportsmanlike language.” Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore said Monday that the school became aware of the incident and was able to identify the students…
Read MoreSchellville Holiday Lights Vandalized
A holiday light spectacular is drawing out some Grinch-like behavior. Strings of lights at Schellville’s Enchanted Winter celebration on Coastal Highway have been found cut. Others were unplugged. Schell Brothers said Monday on social media that they are committed to keeping the village bright and fun, and spreading its mission of happiness. Two police officers…
Read MoreState Auditor Determines Volunteer Fire Service Saves DE Taxpayers, but Needs Separate Funding from State Lawmakers
The State Auditor’s office has completed a report of the Delaware Volunteer Fire Service for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2021. Each volunteer fire company must submit a completed audit by an independent certified public accounting firm to the State Fire Commission annually within six months of the end of the fiscal…
Read MoreTwo Worcester County Men Sentenced
A 19 year old Pocomoke man has been sentenced to life in prison for murder. Court officials say Marion Maddox pleaded guilty in September to 1st degree murder after the shooting death in August of 2020 of 38 year old Deavon Davis in Pocomoke. Police say the victim and two relatives were leaving the basketball…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged with DUI and other Offenses after Stealing Car
A Seaford man has been arrested on criminal and traffic charges after he stole a car and wrecked it while under the influence. Delaware State Police were called around 11:30 Sunday morning to Whitesville Road near Whale’s Road for a crash involving a Suburban. Police learned that 2 hours earlier, 29 year old Taylor English…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Discuss Council Redistricting & Old Business
Racist Comments, Slurs Impair Virtual Legislative Hearing
Racist comments and slurs interfered with a virtual legislative public hearing on reforming the Delaware Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights. According to State Senator Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, D-Wilmington, someone twice messaged her and other panelists with racist slurs and was thrown out of the virtual meeting. Two others also used racist slurs during public…
Read MoreDel. COVID-19 Case Rates Rise; More Mobile Vax Clinics This Week
Rates of new COVID-19 cases are rising in Delaware. Friday’s reported total of 776 positive cases was the highest for one day since January. The seven-day average of new positive cases is now more than 432, up from 377 the previous week. As of Friday, Delaware Public Health said the Omicron variant was not yet…
Read MoreUpdate: Police Identify Shooter, Victim In Bridgeville Homicide-Suicide
Delaware State Police have identified the two people who died in a homicide-suicide in the Bridgeville area late Thursday night. According to Delaware State Police, 58-year-old Joseph Caldarera shot his brother-in-law to death, 71-year-old Peter Colletti. Colletti’s wife found him dead in the family room of their home on Emily’s Pintail Drive, after hearing footsteps…
Read MoreDNREC Hosts Virtual Hearings On Del. Climate Action Plan
A month after Governor John Carney released a Climate Action Plan for Delaware, Delawareans have opportunities to learn more about its goals and what it means for citizens. The Department of Natural Resources has scheduled two presentations that will review the plan, highlight actions and strategies for minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and examine ways to…
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioners To Discuss Wilmington-Baltimore Ave. Streetscape Concept
Nine months of work have gone into creating a Wilmington – Baltimore Avenue Streetscape concept plan in Rehoboth Beach. Commissioners will be presented with the proposal at a special meeting scheduled for Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. The Rossi Group has been engaging with property owners, business owners, commissioners, city staff and Community organizations since last…
Read MoreSalisbury Launches Tree & Park Item Donation Program
Fire Damages Harbor Inn Apartments in Downtown Ocean City
Ocean City firefighters were called just after 10pm for a structure fire at the Harbor Inn Apartments on South St. Louis Avenue. Crews arriving at the scene found fire showing in the 2-story apartment building with exposures and a second alarm was struck. Fire companies from Worcester and Sussex Counties helped to battle the fire…
Read MoreComcast Work Underway in Bethany Beach
Comcast is beginning work in Bethany Beach that will bring the full suite of Comcast services, including fiber optic WIFI, to the community. The estimated completion date for this work, contingent on weather, is late winter or early spring of 2022. Comcast will continue underground installation of fiber optic cabling in Bethany West. The next locations…
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