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Legislation Introduced Would Limit Ammunition Accessibility in Retail Stores to Prevent Theft
Legislation introduced today by Delaware Representative Kim Williams would require retailers to keep ammunition locked up or only accessible by store employee assistance. Representative Williams says the legislation–House Bill 270–is commonsense and constituent focused legislation, adding that retail ammunition theft has a documented history in the First State. This bill aims to protect all communities…
Read MoreDelayed Work Near Lewes Area Subdivision to Take Place Next Week
DelDOT has provided a new time frame in which lane closures will be in effect on Beaver Dam Road due to work related to an area subdivision. Expect delays on Beaver Dam Road between the Roundabout for Anchor Run Subdivision and Stockley Road. The updated days on which the work will take place are Wednesday,…
Read MoreUpdate on the Easton Airport Airfield Modernization Program
Progress continues in the Easton Airport Airfield Modernization Program. Easton Airport Manager Micah Risher provided the public a detailed update–explaining explains the program’s primary goals, the scheduling process, operational impacts, funding, public awareness, and environmental benefits. In terms of scheduling, Mass earthwork will begin in January which involves transitioning soil, which is estimated at 400,000 cubic…
Read MorePermit-to-Purchase Handgun Bill Released from House Appropriations CommitteeÂ
The House Appropriations Committee has released legislation that would add Delaware to a growing list of states requiring residents to complete a firearm training course and obtain a permit before purchasing a handgun. Most Delawareans could obtain a permit to purchase a handgun if they have completed an approved firearm training course in the last five…
Read MoreSenator Carper Calls on Colleague to Release Holds on Confirming Military Nominations
Senator Tom Carper this week delivered a speech on the Senate Floor to protect military families and ensure U.S. national security. Senator Carper talked about the need to confirm outstanding military promotions and called on Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama to lift his hold on the remaining 11 officers in high level positions. Earlier this…
Read MoreTractor Trailer Crashes on Route 113 near Frankford
A tractor trailer crash Tuesday night left a Maryland man dead. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a tractor trailer loaded with grain was southbound on Route 113 in the area of Parker Road near Frankford when the truck went into the center median causing the driver to lose control of the…
Read MoreConvicted Sex Offender Sentenced to 18 Years for Attempted Enticement of a Minor to Engage in Illegal Sexual Activity
55-year-old Samuel Charles Hardeman, of Easton, Maryland, has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in illicit sexual activity. U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III today issued the sentencing. Hardeman had a previous federal conviction in a 2002 case…
Read MoreMaryland Revitalization Program Awards to Bring $5.7 Million to Community Development Projects on Eastern Shore
Eight Eastern Shore counties have received a combined $5.7 million through Maryland’s seven State Revitalization Programs for 31 projects and activities that promote community development and economic growth. The announcement comes from The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The seven programs will support revitalization and redevelopment projects and activities including: business expansion…
Read MoreVehicle Crashes into Tree in Worcester County; Driver Killed
An Ocean City, Maryland woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash this morning on Route 50 at the intersection of Caleb Road. The crash occurred around 11:30. According to a preliminary investigation, the vehicle that the person identified as 74-year-old Linda Jean Hopkins was driving had been heading westbound on Route 50 when the vehicle…
Read MoreDE Department of Agriculture Adds New Test Options and Increases Fees for Seed Lab
Beginning January 2nd, the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s seed laboratory will offer additional testing service options to assist producers. For the first time since 1999, DDA is increasing fees for services performed by the DDA Seed Lab. The laboratory has not changed its fee structure in 24 years; however, the rising costs of testing supplies…
Read MoreWrongfully Convicted Man Awarded Compensation by Maryland Board of Public Works
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved compensation for a man, who, in 1993, was wrongfully accused and convicted of attempted rape and then unjustly imprisoned for four years. The determination of injustice came about after parallel cases surfaced. Under the Walter Lomax Act, the compensation was approved, which Maryland Attorney General Anthony G.…
Read MoreWorcester County Schools Outperform State According to Latest School Report Card Data Released
The Maryland State Department of Education released its annual update to the Maryland Report Card website today, containing performance data for every school in the State, including eleven schools in Worcester County. In that county, 73 percent of eligible schools earned a four-star rating, and the remaining were designated a three-star status. In looking at…
Read MoreFY 2025 Grant Applications for Delaware Arts & Community-Based Organizations, Schools
The Delaware Division of the Arts has opened its annual online application process for grants for arts programming and projects taking place during fiscal year 2025 (September 2024 – August 2025). Applications will be submitted through the smARTDE online system and are due by 4:30 p.m. EST on Friday, March 1, 2024. If you are…
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Repair of Water Service Temporarily Shuts Down Church Hill Avenue in Salisbury
As a part of the City of Salisbury’s efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the water distribution system, a water service repair is being conducted on Church Hill Avenue between Richwil Drive and South Schumaker Drive. Church Hill Avenue is impassable today along that particular stretch. The road closure applies to all through traffic and…
Read MoreParking Regulations, Dogs on Beach up for Discussion and Possible Vote at This Month’s Dewey Beach Town Hall Meeting
Parking regulations will be up for discussion and a possible vote at the last Dewey Beach Town Council meeting of the year–on December 15th at 3:30 p.m. According to the Town’s monthly newsletter, the discussion will include a variety of potential scenarios, including but not limited to a cost increase of the parking permits and/or…
Read MoreCaroline County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Theft Case
The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office s requesting any information you might be able to provide regarding a theft that occurred earlier this month. 25510 Bee Tree Road in Henderson is the location of the reported theft. The victim told deputies that his two Everstart batteries, numerous electrical wires, and 160 gallons of diesel fuel were…
Read MoreSussex County Council Recognizes 3 State Championship Teams & Discuss Perimeter Buffers
It was a packed house Tuesday morning at Sussex County Council. The Council presented proclamations to the Cape Henlopen High School Division 1 championship field hockey team, the Delmar High School Division 2 championship field hockey team and the Sussex Academy Division 2 championship boys soccer team for their stellar seasons. This was Cape’s 11th…
Read MoreSussex County Engineer, Hans Medlarz, Announces His Retirement
The Sussex County Council held its final meeting of 2023, but the story of the day was what didn’t take place in the Council Chambers. A release from the County government has announced the upcoming retirement of County Engineer Hans Medlarz. Medlarz, who has been the County Engineer since 2015, says that he will retire…
Read MoreJason Suha Convicted & Sentenced for Possession & Distribution of CDS
A Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to three counts of possession with the intent to distribute drugs in Wicomico County Circuit Court. Associate Judge Matthew Maciarello accepted the plea and sentenced 45 year old Jason Suha to 23 years in prison with all but 4 years suspended. As part of the plea agreement Suha forfeits…
Read MoreRob Frampton Chosen as Salisbury’s New Fire Chief
The City of Salisbury announces the hiring of Rob Frampton as the City’s new Fire Chief. Frampton is a 24-year veteran of the Salisbury Fire Department – he started as a volunteer and progressed through the department. He has served in several roles – including Assistant Chief and Acting Deputy Chief. Frampton was hired after…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Closed Wednesday Morning for Inspection
DelDOT officials say the Woodland Ferry will be closed on Wednesday 12/13 until 12:00pm for a USCG inspection. It is expected to resume to normal operations Wednesday afternoon.
Read MorePart of MD Route 90 to Close Wed & Thurs Mornings for Paving
The Maryland Department of Transportation will close a portion of westbound Route 90 on Wednesday and Thursday of this week (12/13 & 12/14) between 8am and 1:30pm for paving operations. Weather permitting, westbound Route 90 between Route 113 and the Route 90 ramp onto Route 50 will be closed. Traffic will be directed to Route…
Read MoreTwo DNREC Dredge Projects in Sussex County to Resume Around New Year
DNREC officials say two Sussex County dredging projects will begin around the New Year. Dredging will begin at the southern end of the Assawoman Canal and when the canal portion is completed, DNREC contracted dredge crews will move into White Creek to resume and finish that project. The canal work is anticipated to be completed…
Read MoreOcean View Man Charged with 3rd DUI & Drug Offenses
An Ocean View man was arrested Friday morning in Rehoboth Beach on felony DUI and drug-related charges. A Delaware State Police trooper on patrol around 1am spotted a van parked for an extended period of time at the Wawa on Veterans Way and checked on the driver who appeared to be asleep in the driver’s…
Read MoreVehicle Crash Sunday Night Takes Down Utility Pole & Wires on Route 24
Indian River emergency personnel was called for a vehicle crash on Route 24 in the area of the Holly Lake Campsites around 11:30 Sunday night. Officials found a vehicle overturned in the marshy swamp area with a downed utility pole and wires that were impacting access to the vehicle. The occupant in the vehicle was…
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