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UPDATED: Delaware State Police Locate Wanted Greenwood Man in Greensboro, MD
UPDATED – 12/01/23 – Delaware State Police located the attempted murder suspect involved in an officer-involved shooting in Greenwood on Tuesday, November 28. Troopers along with Maryland State Police and the US Marshal’s Task Force executed a search warrant Thursday afternoon at a camper on Holly Road in Greensboro, Maryland. Police attempted to get 27…
Read MoreDNREC: DE Low Emission Vehicle Program Published Friday in DE Register of Regulations
UPDATED 12/01/23 – DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin released his finalized regulation to adopt the Advanced Clean Car II program earlier this week, which has now been published in Delaware’s Register of Regulations Friday (Dec 1, 2023). The Amendment is effective on December 11th. The order relates to Delaware’s Low Emission Vehicle Program (7 DE Admin.…
Read MoreLong Neck Area Fire Friday Morning Accidental
Firefighters from the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company were called to Robin Hoods Loop in Sherwood Forest near Long Neck just after 11 Friday morning where they found heavy fire coming from a single family home. Multiple fire companies were called to assist or provide backup. State Fire Marshal investigators determined that the fire was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Barn Fire on Old Ocean City Road in Salisbury Area Accidental; No Injuries
UPDATED – 12/01/23 – A brush fire off Old Ocean City Road near Salisbury Thursday has been ruled accidental by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Parsonsburg and Salisbury firefighters were called for the fire just after 1:30pm and found a brush fire extended to a horse stable. Fire officials say there were no injuries to…
Read MoreUPDATED: Second Arrest in 2022 Thanksgiving Day Murder in Dover
UPDATED – 12-01-23: Dover Police with help from the US Marshal’s Service First State Fugitive Task Force have arrested a second man in connection with the shooting death of 29 year old Walter Pereira of Dover on Thanksgiving morning of 2022. The investigation led police to identify 23 year old Khalil Peden of Bear as…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Traffic to be Impacted by Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon/Half Marathon Saturday Morning
The Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon will be run on Saturday, December 2 in Rehoboth Beach – it’s a marathon and a half marathon – packet pickup is today at the Rehoboth Beach Running Company. This Race route will impact traffic on Henlopen Ave and other local roads in Rehoboth Beach. The run begins at the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Investigating a Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Townsend; Victim Identified
UPDATED – 12/01/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 21-year-old Rosemith Delice of Townsend as the woman who died in a pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday evening in Townsend. ===================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 11/30/23 – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday evening in Townsend that left one woman…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Make Arrest in Frankford Murder; Victim Identified
UPDATED – 12/01/23 – Delaware State Police have arrested a Frankford man in the death of 22 year old Gabriel Dorman of Millsboro on Frankford School Road a week ago. Investigation into a report of shots fired has been determined to be unfounded. Police have identified and arrested 38 year old Jeremiah Handy of Frankford…
Read MoreSurveillance Images Released as DSP Continues to Investigate Armed Robbery at Liquor Stop in Milford
Delaware State Police Detectives are asking for help in identifying a man connected to an armed robbery that occurred at the Liquor Stop in Milford earlier this month. You can provide information about this person or his vehicle through the following ways: Tipsters can remain anonymous. Original Information Released from Delaware State Police: Delaware State…
Read MoreDelaware House and Senate Housing Committees to Hold Hearing on Housing Crisis Next Week
The Delaware House and Senate housing committees are preparing to discuss the state’s affordable housing crisis. A joint legislative hearing held by the committees will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6th at Legislative Hall in Dover. During the joing hearing, the 20 members of the Senate Housing & Land Use Committee and the…
Read MoreSussex County EOC Reminds Public to be Ready for Winter Weather as 2023 Hurricane Season Draws to a Close
With hurricane season coming to a close, another type of season is getting underway. During the winter months, this area has seen coastal storms also known as nor-easters. As the colder winds of the season blow, residents and property owners are encouraged to check supplies, monitor weather conditions, and take appropriate action if directed this…
Read MoreDelDOT Receives National Award for Increased Transportation Safety by Converting Intersections to All-Way Stops
Several Intersections in Delaware have been safer for drivers thanks to improvements in recent years. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) was honored today with a 2023 National Roadway Safety Award for significantly reducing fatal and serious injury crashes at 20 intersections by converting them to all-way stops. Between 2015 and 2019, nearly 40 percent of…
Read MoreWorcester Health Requests Community Proposals for True You Maryland Teen Health Community Education Projects
The Worcester County Health Department is requesting mini-grant proposals from community-based organizations, workplaces, churches, or other interested organizations for youth teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention education. It’s called True You Maryland Teen Health Community Education program. To be eligible for up to $6,500 in grant funding, your program must be an organization…
Read MoreEaston Police Arrest 34-Year-Old Man for Three Armed Robberies
Easton, Maryland Police have arrested a 34-year-old man with no fixed address for three armed robberies–two this month and one back in June of this year. The investigation led to the identification of Javontay L. Nichols, who now faces numerous charges. Yesterday, November 29th, Detectives received a tip that Nichols was at a residence in…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Two Pennsylvania Men for Stealing a Boat in Seaford
Delaware State Police have arrested two Pennsylvania men for stealing a boat from a home in Seaford on Tuesday. 21-year old Emanuel Carlo, of Slatington, Pennsylvania, and 27-year-old Lucas Giovinco, of Catasauqua, Pennsylvania were arrested after troopers responded to the home on Walker Road on November 28th at about 7:50 a.m. The boat and trailer…
Read MoreSussex County Firefighters Association Presents 2023 Fire Prevention Awards
The Sussex County Volunteer Firefighters Association held its annual Fire Prevention Poster and Essay Awards ceremony. The event took place yesterday at their monthly meeting hosted by the Laurel Fire Department. Students are assigned topics pertaining to Fire Prevention by their grade level. Then students kindergarten through grade 3 prepare a poster. Students grades 4…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Record-Setting Housing Bond to Support Affordable, Sustainable Homeownership for First-Time Homebuyers
First-time homebuyers in Maryland will be able to receive help thanks to the largest mortgage revenue bond in the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s history. The $400 million bond from the department’s Community Development Administration through the Residential Revenue Bond program generated tax-exempt and taxable bond proceeds that may be used to finance…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Natural Resources Putting Forth New Regulations to Protect Spawning Striped Bass
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is submitting striped bass emergency regulations this week in an effort to bolster the species’ spawning population. These specific actions in Maryland will complement additional actions that will be implemented coastwide in 2024 by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz says…
Read MoreMaryland Community Input Survey to Identify Critical Health Needs in the State
The Maryland Department of Health seeks to address the most important health priorities in the state over the next few years. The way they plan to do this is through the launch of the Building a Healthier Maryland community input survey. Maryland Department of Health Secretary Laura Herrera Scott says they want all Maryland residents to make…
Read More40th Annual Christmas Parade in Ocean City, MD This Saturday
With other festivities taking place in the coming month, Ocean City, Maryland is adding to the holiday cheer with the 40th Annual Ocean City Christmas Parade marching along Coastal Highway on Saturday, December 2nd. The holiday parade starts at 11 a.m. on Old Landing Road and marches northbound in the southbound lanes of Coastal Highway…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert–Work in Lewes Area Subdivision
Motorists can expect lane closures on Beaver Dam Road in the Lewes area. The closures will include the area between the Roundabout for Anchor Run Subdivision and Stockley Road. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, November 29th through tomorrow Thursday November 30th (weather permitting) for work related to the subdivision.…
Read MoreVirtual Public Hearing to Discuss Fare Changes at Cape May-Lewes Ferry on Dec. 6
The Delaware River and Bay Authority will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, December 6 at 6:30pm to discuss the goals and objectives of proposed fare changes at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Among the changes to be considered – fare adjustments to reflect inflationary pressures and selected fare decreases to encourage family and multi-trip…
Read MoreDelmar Man Convicted on Multiple Drug Offenses
A Delmar, Maryland man has been convicted on multiple drug and other offenses after a trial that ended last week. A jury found 24 year old Japree Ayers guilty of three counts of possession of a large amount of controlled dangerous substance, three counts of possession with the intent to distribute and related charges. ;Sentencing…
Read MoreDE Flags to be Lowered to Honor Former First Lady of the United States Rosalynn Carter
Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, to honor former First Lady of the United States Rosalynn Carter. Throughout her life in public service, she advocated for equal rights and opportunities for women, people with disabilities and advancements in…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest Made in Rock Throwing Incident as Fire Apparatus Responded to Greenwood Blaze
UPDATED – 11/28/23 – Greenwood Police have arrested a 17 year old juvenile in connection with rocks being thrown and damaging fire apparatus responding to a commercial fire on November 13th. The teen was arrested Monday and charged with a multiple offenses – The teen was released to a parent pending a future court date.…
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