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Fruitland Man Arrested for DUI, Drug & Weapons Offenses Near Dover
A Delaware State Police trooper on patrol in the area of Route 13 and South Governors Avenue in Dover spotted a vehicle swerve over the dotted white lane line – and then change lanes without signaling. The trooper made a traffic stop and contacted the driver – 37 year old Yusuf Dixon of Fruitland –…
Read MoreGas Prices Down Slightly
The national average for a gallon of regular gas dropped 4 cents since last week in spite of growing demand for gas. AAA Mid-Atlantic says growing stock levels have helped to push prices lower. The national average is at $3.82 per gallon. The price of oil has declined as well – and is just below…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Nanticoke Post 6 in Seaford to Restore World War I Field Artillery Piece
The removal for renovation of the World War I Field Artillery Piece – the cannon – that is on the front lawn of the American Legion Nanticoke Post 6 in Seaford will take place on August 31st. The cannon was given to the Post in 1931 by the US Army. A crane will haul the…
Read MoreNew Director Chosen at Salisbury Zoo
The Salisbury Zoo has hired from within for its new Director. A national search was done, but Chuck Eicholz, who served as the acting zoo director since the retirement of former Director Leonora Dillon at the end of June, was chosen. Eicholz brings nearly 40 years of experience in animal care and had served as…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Invites Residents, Stakeholders to “Reach Out” on New Engagement Platform
The City of Rehoboth Beach invites you to visit “Reach Out Rehoboth” to learn about current city projects and to provide suggestions, ideas, comments and questions through a variety of tools. City Manager Laurence Christian hopes this will lead to more collaborative, better decision-making. You’ll find surveys and polls that can be responded to, share…
Read MoreNo Election This Season in Dewey; Candidate Forum Will Still Be Held on Saturday
The Thursday deadline to file to run for commissioner in Dewey Beach has passed with only the three incumbents filing to run for their respective seats. The incumbent commissioners are Paul Bauer, Elisabeth Gibbings and David Jasinski. They will each serve two-year terms. The Candidates Forum, hosted by the Dewey Beach Civic League, will still…
Read MoreTwo from Orlando, Florida Arrested in Laurel, DE for Fraudulent Credit Card Purchases
Delaware State Police arrested two individuals–both from Orlando, Florida for attempting to purchase car parts in Laurel with illegitimate credit cards. On August 23rd at around 10 a.m., troopers arrived at West Side Auto Parts at 4740 Sharptown Road, and the two immediately drove away in a U-Haul van. Officers chased them, and the van…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert: Intersection Improvements to Start Next Month on Route 1 Between Route 24 and Old Landing Road
Lane Closures on Route 1 between Route 24 and Old Landing Road will start Tuesday, September 5th and continue through late November (weather permitting) due to work that will be done to improve the intersection. Improvements include the extension of the SR 1 southbound U-turn Lane approaching Old Landing Road and removal of one of two SR 1 northbound left-turn lanes approaching…
Read MoreMillsboro Wawa Robbed; Police Identify Suspect Through Video Surveillance
Delaware State Police have arrested a 34-year-old Millsboro man for robbing the Wawa in Millsboro around 3 a.m. Saturday morning. Troopers spoke with the cashier and learned that a man wearing a sweatshirt, mask, and gloves went into the store to buy a cigar. When the cashier opened the register drawer, he tried to steal…
Read MoreLt. Governor Miller Joins State Employees and Maryland Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs to Deliver Back to School Supplies
To help ensure students across Maryland are prepared for the 2023-24 school year, Lt. Governor Aruna Miller at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, helped pack bags of notebooks, pencils, glue sticks and other supplies – all donated by state employees and the general public during the 2023 Back to…
Read MoreAbsentee Voting Information for Upcoming Bethany Beach Annual Municipal Election
Bethany Beach Town Hall will be open for absentee voting for two more Saturdays ahead of the Annual Municipal Election, which will be held on Saturday, September 9th from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 p.m. in the Town Meeting Room on 214 Garfield Parkway. The dates and times Town Hall will be open for absentee voting…
Read MoreHome Invasion in Nanticoke, MD Under Investigation
A home invasion that occurred at a home on Bank Road in Nanticoke, Maryland is under investigation. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, in the early morning hours of August 14th, two individuals forced open a door displaying handguns. The two then assaulted the person inside causing serious injuries. They ransacked the residence and…
Read MoreSchool Bus Laws in Maryland as Students Head Back to Class
With students returning to class next week, Maryland State Police and the Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) remind motorists to stop for school buses. Drivers must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with the stop arm extended and the red lights flashing. Also, they must not pass the bus from any…
Read MoreGovernor’s Task Force Arrests Two Men in Dagsboro for Drug Dealing
Two men have been arrested following a traffic stop in Dagsboro on Tuesday night. A trooper assigned to the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force stopped a car on Firetower Road due to a suspended registration and smelled a strong odor of raw marijuana coming from the vehicle. One of the men had about 5.32 grams…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for an Armed Robbery in Ocean City, MD and Separate Incidents in Millsboro and Georgetown
Ocean City, Maryland Police have charged two individuals in connection to an armed robbery that occurred during the afternoon hours on June 3rd. The robbery happened at around 3:24 p.m. that day on Constitutional Avenue. The victim told police three individuals approached him while he was outside. One of the individuals pointed a handgun at…
Read More18-Year-Old Felon Arrested in Laurel for Drug Dealing and Gun Possession
Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Jeremiah Handy of Seaford, Delaware for gun possession and drug dealing. Handy is a probationer and convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms. The arrest happened yesterday afternoon at the 400 building of Little Creek Apartments in Laurel after the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force received information that Handy was selling drugs…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Looking for Felton Man with Warrants for His Arrest
Delaware State Police need your help with locating a 36-year-old Felton man who has three active felony warrants for his arrest for a host of offenses including theft, burglary, and a police pursuit. If you know where Todd Hockensmith is or have any info about his whereabouts, contact State Police. Contact Info: : Call Sergeant…
Read MoreWicomico County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Missing Person Case
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office requesting help in locating Mildred “Milly” Marie Nickles. On August 5th, Nickles was reporting missing and was reportedly last seen in July. During the course of the investigation, deputies learned that Nickles is homeless and transient. According to reports, she will travel between the Salisbury area and the Baltimore area,…
Read MoreMosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Worcester County
The Worcester County Health Department received notification from the State of Maryland that a mosquito pool in the Whaleyville area of Worcester County recently tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). This is the first positive test for WNV in Worcester in 2023. West Nile Virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental…
Read MoreREMINDER: Woodland Ferry Closure Thursday, Aug 24
Closure of the Woodland Ferry on Thursday, August 24th. The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the Woodland Ferry near Seaford will not open Thursday morning. Normal operations will resume Friday, August 25th.
Read MoreNew Student Enrollment at UMES Increases for Third Straight Year; Incoming Student Population on Pace to Surpass 2015 Record Class
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is set to have its largest incoming freshman and transfer class since 2015, when the institution had 1,011 new students arrive on campus in Princess Anne at the start of the school year. In the fall of 2022, 733 new undergraduate students were enrolled at UMES. UMES’s Vice President…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested for Truck Stop Robbery
Delaware State Police have arrested a 40-year-old Laurel man for a robbery that occurred early yesterday morning at the Oasis Travel Plaza truck stop in Laurel. On August 22nd at about 2:00 a.m., troopers arrived at the truck stop and learned that the robber put his hand in his pocket and threatened to shoot the…
Read MoreTrappe, MD Man Arrested on Theft and Firearm Charges
A 20-year-old Trappe, Maryland man is facing theft and firearm charges stemming from the illegal purchase of a stolen firearm and being a minor in possession of a firearm. Allen Thomas had a bail review in Talbot County District Court, where he was released on a $30,000 unsecured personal bond. Thomas’ case is pending further…
Read MoreReduced Beach Bus Stop Service During Oceans Calling Festival
Ocean City officials are anticipating next month’s Oceans Calling Festival to be one of the busiest events the Town has hosted. With the expected number of bus riders and possible traffic delays, the Ocean City Beach Bus will be operating in a reduced-stop, express service mode, which will be in effect Friday, September 29th, Saturday,…
Read MoreNew Executive Director at the Delaware Law Related Education Center
As educators and students prepare to return to the classroom this fall, the Delaware Law RelatedEducation Center announced this month that Betsy Renzo has been appointed as the organization’s newexecutive director. The Center, or DELREC as it is known, is a private nonprofit that was founded in 1995 and provides services to Delaware schools on…
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