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Delays 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…
Read MoreResurfacing Project in Worcester County to Last Several Weeks and Cover 7 Miles
A resurfacing project will begin on Monday, October 16th on westbound US 50 (Ocean Gateway) between MD 818 (Main Street) in Berlin and the Wicomico County line near Willards. Weather permitting, this 7-mile project should be completed by the end of December, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. Crews will work…
Read MoreRibbon Cut Tuesday on Expanded & Re-christened Sussex County EOC
That C now stands for Complex – not Center as in the past. Over the past two years, the Sussex County Emergency Operations Complex near Georgetown has been a construction project. Tuesday morning before the weekly County Council meeting, The Council and other county officials cut the ribbon on the $12-million expansion to the facility…
Read MoreSussex County Council Gets Update on Reassessment
The Sussex County Council had a relatively light agenda and began this week’s meeting at 1pm. County Administrator Todd Lawson briefly updated the Council on the Joint Workshop that was held with the Planning and Zoning Commission in September. Much of what was discussed has now been divided into rather broad topics – including Perimeter…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Assist DNREC with Death Investigation after Finding Unoccupied Vessel
UPDATED – 10/10/23 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim in Sunday’s death investigation as 47 year old Matthew Laudermilch of Annville, PA, who was pulled from the water in the Indian River Bay. His body has been turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, where an autopsy will be performed to…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Suspect in Felony Domestic Assault
Delaware State Police need your help to find a man wanted for felony domestic assault. Police say that the incident occurred Monday when 42 year old Steven Showell used a knife in an assault in Bridgeville. Showell is black, 6-feet tall and 220 pounds, bald with brown eyes. He may be operating a black Honda…
Read MoreMD Sex Offender Arrested After Found on School Property
An Easton man, who is a Tier 1 registered sex offender in Maryland, has been arrested for being on school property. Caroline County Sheriff’s office says that Roberto Zaldivar, Junior was arrested while attending a football game Friday at Colonel Richardson High School in Federalsburg. As a Tier 1 registered sex offender he is prohibited…
Read MoreSussex County Council Receive Updates on Recent Joint Workshop and Reassessment Project
This week’s Sussex County Council meeting will begin at 1pm. The Council will attend the ribbon cutting for the revamped Sussex County Emergency Operation Complex Tuesday morning at 11. County Administrator, Todd Lawson, will review the recent joint workshop between the County Council and Planning Commission and Director of Assessment, Chris Keeler, will update the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Pedestrian Struck & Killed near Ellendale
UPDATED – 10/09/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 23 year old Malachi Gibbs of Harrington as the pedestrian who died in a fatal crash on Saturday night in Ellendale. =================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 10/08/23 – A 23 year old Harrington man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle just after 11 Saturday…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Deadly Bicycle Crash North of Bethany Beach Last Week
UPDATED – 10/08/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 71 year-old Joseph Jezyk of Hockessin, as the bicyclist who died in a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday morning north of Bethany Beach. ======================================================== Delaware State Police continue to investigate a now deadly crash involving a bicycle rider north of Bethany Beach on Tuesday, October 3.…
Read MoreDSP Arrest 4 for Shoplifting from Multiple Outlet Stores in Rehoboth Beach
Delaware State Police have arrested four people from Salisbury following a shoplifting investigation on Thursday. Police were called to the Coach Outlet in Rehoboth Beach where four individuals had stolen items from the store and drove off in a white Ford Expedition with Vermont tags. The caller provided descriptions of their clothing. Troopers found the…
Read MoreFirst Powassan Virus Death in Maryland
Maryland Health officials on Friday announced the first travel-related Powassan virus death in the state. Powassan is spread by the bite of an infected tick – and it is very rare. This is the first-ever case recorded in Maryland. Health officials say the individual contracted the virus in Canada and returned to Maryland afterwards. The…
Read MoreGas Prices Falling
Gas prices are falling like autumn leaves. The national average fell 9 cents last week to $3.74 and in Delaware the price at the pump was down 15 cents in the last week to $3.25. AAA Mid-Atlantic officials say the primary reasons are slack demand and a drop in crude oil which fell $8 per…
Read MoreWicomico County Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse of Minor
A Wicomico County man has been convicted in the sexual abuse of a minor. Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, S. James Sarbanes last week convicted 59 year old Robert Hill of the following crimes – Sentencing has been deferred pending receipt of a mandatory pre-sentence investigation and mental health assessment. Court…
Read MoreFenwick Island Crash Closes NB Route 1 for 90 Minutes
Three people were injured when a vehicle crashed into a building off the northbound lanes of Route 1 in Fenwick Island. The crash occurred around 11am in the area of Dagsboro Street and shut down traffic in the northbound lane for about 90 minutes. Fenwick Island Police are investigating.
Read MoreDDA Announces Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant Program
The Delaware Department of Agriculture has over $199,000 in relief funds that will be distributed through the USDA Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant Program. This funding is for eligible Delaware seafood processors, dealers and processing vessels who were financially impacted by the Covid 19 pandemic between January 27, 2020 and December 31,…
Read More100th Anniversary of Delmarva Chicken Festival Saturday
Celebrate 100 years with the Delmarva Chicken Association Saturday at Perdue Stadium in Salisbury. The worlds largest fry pan returns, but for display only this time. The 10-foot wide pan has fried up millions of pieces of chicken since 1950 – it was manufactured by Mumford Sheet Metal in Selbyville. The Delmarva Chicken Festival runs…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged with 6th Offense DUI
A Seaford man was arrested after a hit and run crash Wednesday afternoon just before 3 at Route 13 and Chipmans Lane in Laurel. Delaware State Police learned that a black male, identified as 64 year old Graylon Nichols of Seaford left the scene in a pickup with Delaware tags. Investigation showed that Nichols failed…
Read MoreShooting in Bridgeville Under Investigation
Investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Bridgeville Wednesday night continues by Delaware State Police. Bridgeville Police were called to the Canterbury Apartments just before 11pm for a home invasion where a black man forced his way into the home and displayed a firearm to two residents. The suspect was gone when police arrived. Around 11:30pm,…
Read MoreDelaware Launches Campaign to Combat Veteran Suicide
A new campaign is now underway that aims to better identify suicide risk among military members and veterans. The “Ask the Question” campaign will be piloted at the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health’s Bridge Clinics. The campaign centers around breaking the stigma and identifying risk by first asking the question: “Have you, or a…
Read MoreDelaware Law Aims to Help Foster Children with Permanent Housing Solutions
Gov. John Carney has signed a law requiring a state agency for child services to explore joining a federal program that aims to find permanent housing solutions for foster children. Senate Joint Resolution 1, from Sen. Eric Buckson, R-Dover, and Rep. Kim Williams, D-Stanton, directs the Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families to consider…
Read MoreEaston Woman Arrested in Connection with Second-Degree Murder Case
Detectives of the Easton Police Department arrested a woman today, who they say is connected to a case of second-degree murder, which happened in August. 59-year-old Dana Wilson is charged with Altering Physical Evidence, Accessory after the Fact to 2nd Degree Murder, and Obstructing and Hindering a Police officer. Police say that on August 7th…
Read MoreNational Fire Prevention Week 2023 Focuses on Kitchen Safety
Research indicates that unattended cooking is the leading cause of cooking fires and deaths. Also, in general, cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home injuries. The Delaware State Fire School, Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office and Delaware State Fire Commission are working together to promote National Fire Prevention Week, which is…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity of Wicomico County Selected for 2023 Thome Aging Well Grant
Efforts continue in Wicomico County to serve the growing population of older adults who want to age in their homes. Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County has been awarded a 2023 Thome Aging Well grant. Funded by the Edward N. and Della L. Thome Memorial Foundation, Bank of America trustee, the program awarded $6 million in grants…
Read MoreVehicle Fire in Salisbury Ruled Accidental
A vehicle fire that occurred on Delaware Avenue in Salisbury yesterday evening has been ruled accidental, according to the State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire originated in the engine compartment and caused an estimated $5,000 in damage. No one was injured.
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