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Salisbury Teen Arrested in Saturday Night Shooting Incident
A 16 year old Salisbury teen has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident around 9 Saturday night on Fentral Avenue in Salisbury. Maryland State Police responded and found three uninjured victims. Inside a residence police found two bullets and a shell casing was found around the property. Sunday morning troopers executed a search…
Read MorePolice Activity in Laurel Cleared as Help Provided
Laurel Police were on the scene of a reported shooting incident just before 10 Saturday night on West 6th Street between Townsend Street and Webb Avenue. There was a large police presence as Delaware State Police, Laurel Fire Department, and Sussex County Paramedics assisted Laurel Police at the scene. Multiple witnesses were contacted – including…
Read MoreTwo Pets Injured in Mardela Springs House Fire
A fire in Mardela Springs Saturday afternoon was accidental according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Mardela Springs firefighters were called to a home on Athol Road just after 2:30 where they found fire in a single story home. Officials say the fire began in a kitchen electrical outlet. Two pets were taken to the…
Read MoreSenator Carper Joins State, Local, and Federal Officials to Discuss Hurricane Preparedness
The 6-month Atlantic Hurricane Season began June 1st and runs through November 30th, with the peak months of the season coming up in August and September. Officials at the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center this weekend stressed the importance of preparation for hurricanes as well as other types of severe storms and natural disasters. Joe…
Read MoreMinor Injuries after Pickup Crashes into Moving Train near Delmar
Delaware State Police were called for a crash just after 10pm Friday in Delmar. Police say a 31 year old man driving a Dodge Dakota was eastbound on Old Crow Road approaching an intersection with railroad tracks. The driver of the Dakota did not stop for a passing train and struck one of the rail…
Read MoreDE’s 2024 Presidential Primary Moved to 1st Tuesday in April
Delaware’s Presidential Primary in 2024 will be a little earlier that in the past. Governor John Carney signed House Bill 149 Friday, which will move the 2024 presidential primary election for major political parties from the 4th Tuesday in April to the 1st Tuesday in April. This measure will sunset on May 1st of 2024.
Read MoreLegislation that Updates the Efficient Administration of Elections – Signed by Gov Carney
Legislation has been signed by Governor Carney that updates the efficient administration of elections. House Bill 148 requires ballots and sufficient materials for each election be provided to each polling location and updates the language to reflect the use of electronic scanning and tabulation machinery rather than written tally sheets. Rather than requiring election judges…
Read MoreDSP Ask Public’s Help in Death Investigation
The body of a Laurel man was found Friday afternoon at the Delaware Recycling Center in New Castle by employees in the processing area. Delaware State Police say 54 year old Lorenzo Gomez-Lopez was not an employee at the center and the cause off death is unknown. Autopsy results are pending. Gomez-Lopez was last seen…
Read MoreGas Prices Slightly Higher this Week
Higher oil prices are pushing the price at the pump higher. The national average for a gallon of gasoline increased 2 cents since last week to $3.58 on Friday. In Delaware the price increased 7 cents in the last week to $3.50. AAA Mid-Atlantic says data from the Energy Information Administration shows gas demand increased…
Read MoreFrankford Man Arrested for Felony Assault
An 83 year old Frankford man has been arrested on charges of felony assault after a domestic incident Thursday afternoon near Frankford. Delaware State Police were called to a home on Shockley Town Road for a stabbing. Their investigation showed that 83 year old Brooks Garrison threatened to kill a relative before he stabbed her…
Read MoreDelaware Unemployment Remains Steady in June
Delaware’s unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2% from May into June while the US rate dropped a tenth of a percent to 3.6%. In Sussex County the rate dropped from 3.8% in May to 3.7% in June. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in June 2023 was 4.2%, unchanged from May 2023. The biggest over-the-year job…
Read MorePublic Hearing in Georgetown Town Council Monday Canceled
A public hearing Monday before the Georgetown Council has been canceled. The public hearing was for a rezoning application for Shortleaf Preserve. The public hearing will be rescheduled at a later date because incorrect information was stated in the prior notice for the public hearing.
Read MoreMonday’s (7/24/23) Salisbury City Council Meeting Canceled
The upcoming Salisbury City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, July 24th has been canceled. There will be a Special Meeting instead on Monday, July 31st at 6:00 pm in room 301 of the Government Office Building at 125 N. Division St. in Downtown Salisbury. Citizens are invited to attend.  To download the agenda or to…
Read MoreUPDATED: DE Potbellied Pig Owners Have 30 Days to Apply for an Invasive Animal Permit; Pigs Can Be Microchipped rather than Tagged
UPDATED – 07/21/23 – Over 40 Delaware owners of potbellied pigs have applied for Invasive Animal Permits since notification of the new regulation was made last week. Some owners are concerned about the visible ID ear tag their animals need to comply with the regulation. Now the Department of Ag is offering to have the…
Read MoreMethamphetamine Distributor Sentenced to Federal Prison
A 39-year-old Wilmington man has been sentenced to 68 months in prison for distribution of methamphetamine throughout Delaware. According to court documents, throughout 2022, Victor Rodriguez received parcels mailed from California at various Wilmington addresses. These parcels contained pounds of methamphetamine, some of which were over 95% pure according to subsequent lab testing. David C.…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert: Work on Bridge Over Concord Pond Spillway in Seaford to Get Underway Next Month
The bridge on Concord Pond Road over Concord Pond Spillway will be getting new pile jackets, bridge deck overlay and repairs. Work will start on Wednesday, August 2nd through Friday, September 8th (weather permitting). The work will take place within the waterway and the roadway across the bridge with traffic control. Motorists can expect lane closures with flaggers Monday…
Read MoreFrederica Woman Wanted for Felony Assault
The Delaware State Police are looking for a 25-year-old Frederica woman they say is wanted for a felony assault in Kent County. Jhazmond Landry has been known to frequent the Dover area. Attempts to locate Landry have been unsuccessful. Troopers are asking anyone who may know where Jhazmond Landry is to contact Detective C. Bowie…
Read MoreUMES Students Selected as 2023 White House HBCU Scholars
Two University of Maryland Eastern Shore students will represent the University through the White House’s Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Brittney Henry, a pharmacy major, and Khamara Logan, a junior Human Ecology major with a concentration in fashion merchandising, were among a field of 102 students from…
Read MoreDPH Offers Health Tips as Summer Heat Conditions Continue
With the summer season in full swing, extreme heat can pose a serious threat to peoples’ health. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to heat exhaustion, heat stroke and other serious health complications. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) shares the following information to stay safe and healthy. Additional Information from the Delaware…
Read MoreThree Teens Arrested for Armed Robbery in Hebron
Three teenagers have been arrested for an armed robbery that occurred earlier this week on N. Main St. in Hebron, Maryland. The victim was in the parking lot working at around 11:30 a.m. on July 18th, when three teens approached him. They assaulted him and tried to take his work truck and additional property. One…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Arrested for Distributing Controlled Dangerous Substances
A Salisbury man is currently being held without bond at Wicomico County Detention Center after the county Sheriff’s Office Community Action Team (CAT) conducted an investigation into the distribution of controlled dangerous substances from his home on Jack Drive. On June 27th, surveillance that was established at the home of 59-year-old Charles Lee Huntington showed…
Read MoreOpening Day of the Delaware State Fair
Today, July 20th, is Opening Day of the Delaware State Fair. Gates will open at 12:00 noon marking the start of the 104th year of the fair. You’ll find additional information on the State Fair website. HOME | Delaware State Fair
Read MoreTier 3 Sex Offender in Maryland Arrested for Failing to Provide Required Information
Gary Lee Corkell, who is a Tier 3 Sex Offender, was arrested on a Caroline County District Court Arrest Warrant for failing to provide required information during re-registration appointment. Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Detectives learned that Corkell had been operating a vehicle without providing that information as required by the State of Maryland. Corkell was…
Read MoreDelaware Chancery Position Title Changed
The title of “Master in Chancery,” which has existed in Delaware since the 1980s, is now referred to as ““Magistrate in Chancery.” The previous title–“Mastery in Chancery”–carries negative connotations for many Delawareans due to the use of the word “master” and its connection to slavery. According to the State of Delaware Administrative Office of the…
Read MoreAccidental Fire Heavily Damages Selbyville Business
A fire that heavily damaged a Selbyville business has been ruled accidental. The blaze occurred on Dixon Street at the Avalanche Industries shortly before 7:30 a.m. yesterday. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office, faulty electric wiring caused the fire, which started in the attic. No injuries were reported, but damage to the business…
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