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UPDATED: Funeral Services Sunday for Carter Figgs; GoFundMe Page Set Up to Help with Expenses
UPDATED – 10/14/23 – Funeral services for Carter Figgs will be held on Sunday. Visitation for family and friends will be from 11am to 1pm at Delmar High School. The funeral service will begin at 1pm. Internment will follow the service at St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Delmar. Memorial donations may be made in Carter Figgs…
Read MoreLaurel Police Looking for Stolen Motorized Bicycle
Your help is needed to locate a motorized bicycle that was taken from a Gibson Avenue home in Laurel around midnight Friday morning. If you have any information on the location of the motorized bicycle or this incident – contact Laurel Police at 302-875-2244 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333. . .
Read MoreGas Prices Continue to Fall
In spite of uncertainty in the oil market since Hamas terrorists attacked Israel, oil prices have risen, but under $5 per barrel over the week from $82.79 per barrel last week to $87.69 per barrel this week. The price at the pump has continued to decline – the national average dropped 12 cents last week…
Read MoreVA Tax Rebate Deadline Just 2 Weeks Away
Virginia’s budget includes a tax rebate for eligible Virginians who file their taxes by November 1st and have had a 2022 state tax liability. This is a one-time tax rebate of up to $200 for individual filers or up to $400 for those filing a joint return. Again the deadline to file to receive the…
Read MoreMilitary Retirees Earn Additional Tax Relief in Virginia
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin on Friday celebrated extended tax-exemptions for military retirement pay through the removal of age restrictions in the 2023 Virginia state budget. This expanded benefit will apply to ALL military retirees regardless of age and takes effect in the taxable year beginning January 1st of 2024. Additional information from Gov. Youngkin: “With…
Read MoreApple Scrapple Festival This Evening & Saturday in Bridgeville
The Apple Scrapple Festival is just getting underway in Bridgeville. The festival will run until 10pm tonight with the food court and carnival. Also Friday night – the Little Miss pageant, Kids Apple Toss and Friday Night Street Dance. Festival organizers expect to open Saturday morning – and there are three indoor locations – the…
Read MoreMSP Looking for Eden Armed Robbery Suspect
Maryland State Police need your help to locate a Salisbury man wanted in connection with an armed robbery on September 26th in Eden. Police were called to a variety store on Eden Allen Road just before 8pm on September 26th – witnesses told police the armed robber brandished a knife and threatened the cashier and…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Body of Dover Man Found at Wilmington Recycle Business
Delaware State Police are investigating the death of 43 year old Daniel Devol-Neidig of Dover. He was found dead by employees at Recycling Management Resources in Wilmington – in a processing area – on Monday. Police say the cause of death is not yet known and autopsy results are pending. Devol-Neidig was last seen on…
Read MoreCape May-Lewes Ferry Registers 50-millionth Passenger
Around 11am this morning, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry registered its 50-millionth passenger – at the Lewes Ferry terminal. DRBA Officials say Zach Kaltenbach, of Millsboro, but originally from Long Beach Island, NJ purchased a ticket for the 11:15am departure for Cape May aboard the M-V New Jersey. Kaltenbach, his girlfriend and 2 daughters were presented…
Read MorePublic Comment Window Now Open for Potential Bethany Beach Offshore Wind Project
There are several upcoming public meetings regarding potential off-shore wind farms off the Bethany Beach coast. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released their Draft Environmental Impact Statement for their projects, which evaluates a number of scenarios. A 45-day public comment period begins today. The project evaluates a number of scenarios, including “no…
Read MoreTraffic Stop by Milford Police Ends in Drug Arrest
A traffic stop by Milford Police led to the arrest of a Milford man on drug charges. Police stopped a Honda Accord for an equipment violation and made contact with the operator who gave police a false name, but he was identified as 35 year old Andre Daniels of Milford. Officers observed signs of drug…
Read MoreGeorgetown Area Intersection to be Converted to All-Way Stop
DelDOT will be converting the Two-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Governor Stockley Road and East Piney Grove Road to an All-Way Stop Control. New signs and pavement markings will be installed. The work will take place between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 19th (weather permitting). Flaggers will be on site…
Read MoreUPDATE: Concerns Related to Criminal Misconduct and Evidence of Violations of Maryland State Law Within Worcester County Public School System
Updated 10/25/23: Worcester County State’s Attorney Kristin Heiser and Sheriff Matt Crisafulli are disappointed with the Board of Education’s response to law enforcement’s serious concerns about school and student safety. The concerns pertain to criminal misconduct and delinquent acts occurring within Worcester County Public Schools and the failure to notify law enforcement. The Talk of…
Read MoreAdult Mosquito Spraying in Wicomico County Ends For 2023
As of earlier this week, the spraying for adult mosquitoes in Wicomico County has come to an end. The county had no reports of any persons testing positive for any transmittable diseases. Two mosquito pools tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus. Those two areas received Aerial applications to reduce the number…
Read MoreUPDATE: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates in Delaware to Decrease for Seventh Year in a Row
UPDATE 10/12/23: The final Workers’ Comp rates have been approved. Commissioner Navarro has announced that additional decreases have been negotiated from the initial filing: Residual Market: Average decrease of 13.85% Voluntary Market: Average decrease of 10.03% The approval follows a review of the Delaware Compensation Rating Bureau (DCRB) filing by independent actuaries and a public…
Read MoreDelaware Watersheds Photo Contest Opens for Entries
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is again inviting photographers of all ages and skill levels to submit their best shots and to participate in the Delaware Watersheds Photo Contest. The contest lens for focusing on watersheds has widened – unlike previous Delaware Watersheds Photo Contests, this year there is no restriction…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Arrested for Distributing Controlled Dangerous Substances
A search warrant at a home on South Boulevard in Salisbury after the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Community Action Team received complaints about CDS activity has led to the arrest of 26-year-old Antravon Martise Harmon. He is currently being held without bond. Inside the residence, investigators found nearly 16 grams of cocaine, multiple digital scales, nearly…
Read More$1 Million in Funding Secured for Development of Behavioral Health Treatment Area at Tidalhealth Nanticoke’s Emergency Department
Due to the growing mental health needs of the Seaford community, U.S. Senator Tom Carper this week joined representatives from TidalHealth Nanticoke to announce a $1 million Congressionally Directed Spending grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop a dedicated, private and safe behavioral health treatment area within the hospital’s…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Arrested for 6th Offense DUI
Delaware State Police arrested a 63-year-old Greenwood man for 6th offense DUI after an attempted traffic stop on Tuesday evening in the area of Unity Lane and Deep Grass Lane in Greenwood. Police say that when the trooper tried to stop the pickup truck Ralph Cahall, III was driving, he disregarded the officer’s signal and…
Read MoreDenton, Maryland Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
A Denton, Maryland man has been arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material. The arrest follows a Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation leading to evidence of the material through an internet platform. 25-year-old Austyn H. Duda is charged with 46 counts of possession of child pornography and is currently being held without…
Read MoreSoftware Program Launched to Benefit Delaware’s Manufacturing Supply Chain
A free online software program has been designed to strengthen Delaware’s local and domestic manufacturing supply chain. The Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership (DEMEP) and Delaware Technical Community College announced the launch of CONNEX™ Delaware. Through the platform, Delaware manufacturers will be able to better connect with each other, find local suppliers, mitigate risk, discover new…
Read MoreDelaware DMV Announces Document Fee Exemption for Active-Duty Military
Effective October 11th, active-duty military and their dependents may qualify for a document fee exemption, according to the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The exemption includes the registration of a motor vehicle by a member of the military (active, reserve or national guard) and their dependent family members who are stationed on either a…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Arrested for Felony Theft
Delaware State Police have arrested 57-year-old Michael Switzer of Millsboro for felony theft. Police say that at Wawa in Millsboro yesterday morning, October 10th at about 6:42 a.m., a trooper responded to Wawa on John J. Williams Highway in Millsboro, for a theft complaint. Witness interviews and a review of video surveillance revealed that a…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags to Honor Victims of Terrorist Attacks in Israel
Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Wednesday, October 11th until sunset on Friday, October 13th to honor those who have lost their lives due to recent violence in Israel. Local governments, businesses, and Delawareans are encouraged to do the same as a mark of…
Read MoreDelays in Trash Pick-Up in Salisbury Due to Maintenance Issues
Salisbury residents will face delays in trash pick-up this week. According to The Department of Field Operations, they are currently experiencing unforeseen challenges with trash collection routes. Due to unexpected maintenance issues with some of the trucks, trash pick-up for Thursday and Friday routes will be temporarily staggered. This will result in delays for some…
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