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Suspect Sought For Rehoboth Bank Robbery
Delaware State Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Tuesday afternoon in the Rehoboth Beach area. At about 3:17 p.m., troopers responded to PNC Bank at 19745 Sea Air Avenue for a reported robbery. Investigators learned that a male suspect came into the bank, showed a handgun and ordered everyone who was inside to…
Read MoreSomerset Co. Delays School Reopening Until Feb. 8th
Somerset County Public Schools have again delayed a return for in-person instruction. Due to continuing local rates of COVID-19 positivity in the community, students will continue to learn remotely until Monday, February 8th. Officials are hoping to bring back all students to learn in the classrooms, but it may only be possible to invite small…
Read MoreHogan Presents “Recovery Budget” For FY ’22
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Tuesday presented what he called a “recovery budget” for Fiscal Year 2022, adding that it makes record investments into K-12 education and public health while not raising taxes or laying off or furloughing state employees. “We look forward to working together with the House and the Senate in a bipartisan and…
Read More‘Wade’s Law’ Would Heighten Penalties For Negligent Drivers In Serious Crashes
Maryland lawmakers are considering legislation that would escalate penalties for a driver who is found guilty of a criminally negligent accident in which a person suffers a life-threatening injury. What’s known as “Wade’s Law” is sponsored by State Senator Mary Beth Carozza of the Eastern Shore. She has introduced the package twice. Most recently it…
Read MoreRenewable Energy Initiative Benefits, Costs Addressed
Delaware’s use of renewable energy would significantly increase under legislation introduced in the State Senate. It’s designed to expand the volume of energy generated from renewable sources to 40 percent by 2035. State Senate Minority Leader Gerald Hocker (R-Ocean View) told WGMD’s Mike Bradley some analysis shows that previous caps on utility bill increases to…
Read MoreDC Man Arrested On Drug Charges In Rehoboth Area
A Washington, DC man has been arrested at a motel in the Rehoboth Beach area on drug-related charges. According to Delaware State Police, troopers investigated a suspicious parked vehicle in back of the American Inn and Suites on Airport Road. Police said 21-year-old Darius Coulbourn was the only occupant of the vehicle, and that marijuana…
Read MoreDelaware Enters Phase 1-B for Coronavirus Vaccinations – for Delawareans 65 and Older
Delaware has moved into Phase 1-B of its vaccination plan and will begin registering people who are 65 and older at de.gov/covidvaccine. Overall, Phase 1-B includes about 200,000 people and Delaware currently doesn’t not have that much vaccine. Registration consists of answering some simple questions – birthday, name and address, and any medical issues that…
Read MoreDE to Start Vaccinations for Phase 1-B Today; Virtual Town Hall 7pm Tonight on Transition
Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced Tuesday, January 19, that the state will transition to Phase 1B in its COVID-19 vaccination plan starting today, with a focus on persons 65 and up. More than 200,000 Delawareans qualify for vaccination in this phase, and multiple options for residents to be…
Read MoreVIDEO: Gov. Carney, Lt. Gov. Hall-Long Sworn In To 2nd Terms
Governor John Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long have been sworn in to begin their second terms in office, with Carney stating that the state is in a good position to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. He also said he would press forward with some of the initiatives he proposed in early 2020 before the…
Read MoreWagamons Pond Boat Ramp Replacement Begins Thursday
A four-month closure of the Wagamons Pond boat ramp and parking lot in Milton is scheduled to start Thursday. The boat ramp will be rebuilt, a deteriorated bulkhead will be replaced and other upgrades are planned. According to the Department of Natural Resources, the nearby fishing pier and parking lot on the Broadkill River will…
Read More3-Day Blood Drive Begins In OC
A three-day blood drive is getting underway in Ocean City. Hospitals are looking to boost blood supplies, as the pandemic has canceled many traditional blood donation events. The Ocean City blood drive will be held today, Wednesday and Thursday at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Donors are asked to register in advance at delmarvablood.org,…
Read MoreHogan Visits Md. National Guard Troops In DC
Maryland National Guard soldiers deployed to the US Capitol for security at Wednesday’s tomorrow’s presidential inauguration received a visit from Governor Larry Hogan. Hogan was briefed on security operations Monday by Maryland Brigadier General Janeen Birckhead, who commands the National Guard troops during this operation. Hogan has extended the Maryland National Guard’s mission in Washington,…
Read MoreDrug-Making Operation Found In Shed; Suspect Arrested
A Salisbury man is facing numerous drug-related charges following an investigation into alleged drug-dealing out of a Salisbury home. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, a shed in back of the residence on Shamrock Drive was dedicated entirely to making crack cocaine. It contained two microwaves, two Pyrex dishes and other utensils and items.…
Read MoreMD Virtual Coronavirus Town Hall Set for Mon, Jan 25
VIDEO: MD Gov Hogan and Lt. Gov Rutherford Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations
Governor Larry Hogan and Lieutenant Governor Boyd K. Rutherford today received their continuity of government COVID-19 vaccinations as part of a public event to promote the safety and efficacy of the vaccines. The governor and lieutenant governor were joined by First Lady Yumi Hogan, Second Lady Monica Rutherford, and Deputy Health Secretary Dr. Jinlene Chan. …
Read MoreBridgeville Man Charged after Harrington Crash
A Bridgeville man has been arrested on multiple criminal and traffic offenses after an early morning crash on Sunday. Delaware State Police say 21 year old Brandon Palmer was involved in a single-vehicle crash just after 4am on Route 13 in Harrington. Police smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle – an…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested For Oct. Dover Homicide
A suspect has been arrested in connection with an October homicide in Dover. Delaware State Police said 21-year-old Deon’te Reaves of Middle River, Maryland is charged with murder and possession of a firearm during commission of a felony. According to police, Reaves has been extradited from Baltimore to Delaware. A 21-year-old man was shot in…
Read MoreBrandywine Valley SPCA Holding Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry Mon, Jan 18
The Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) will be holding its next drive-thru pet food pantry to help families in need on Monday, January 18th, from 10:30am to 12pm at Sussex Academy in Georgetown (122150 Airport Road – across from CHEER Center). Free cat and dog food will be available while supplies last. “Martin Luther King Jr. Day…
Read More4th Ambulance Joins Fleet At Millville VFC
A local volunteer fire company that’s especially busy in the summertime, but also serves the community all year long, now has more capability to do so. The Millville Volunteer Fire Company recently added a 4th ambulance to its fleet. According to Chief Guy Rickards, such an ambulance is ordered and custom-built. The COVID-19 pandemic also…
Read MoreSome Get Vaccine Ahead Of Schedule – How?
Delaware’s vaccine ‘sprint’ to protect people in what’s known as Phase One-A drew large crowds to the DMV in Dover over the weekend. Delaware Public Health, Bayhealth, the Delaware Medical Reserve Corps and Kent County EMS had the capacity to vaccinate up to 1,500 people each day. Did some ‘jump the line’ and get vaccinated…
Read MoreSecurity Heightened In Del., Md. As Inauguration Day Nears
Two days until inauguration day in Washington, and security is tight around many government facilities across the nation. That includes Legislative Hall in Dover, where fencing now surrounds the building, which remains closed to the public for the start of the General Assembly Session. There was no unrest reported there Sunday. Also, Sunday was a…
Read MoreArea Teen Seriously Hurt In Pa. Snowboard Accident
A local student has been seriously injured while snowboarding in Pennsylvania. Family members say Gavin Birl, a sophomore at Cape Henlopen High School, suffered spinal injuries last Tuesday. He underwent surgery at Lehigh Valley Hospital and faces intensive rehabilitation therapy in Philadelphia. It was learned over the weekend that his spinal cord was not severed.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milton Votes APPROVE Water Referendum
UPDATED – 1/17/21 – Milton voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum for water systems improvements in the town. 341 voters approved borrowing over $1.6-million for several projects – including replacing several water mains, repair of system leaks and addressing water flow and lead contamination. Only 4 voters said no. Residents will not see any fee or…
Read MoreBaltimore Man Charged with Theft of a Dorchester County EMS Ambulance
A Baltimore man has been arrested for allegedly stealing an ambulance Friday evening. Maryland State Police were called after a Dorchester County EMS ambulance was stolen from outside the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Dorchester. Police located the ambulance on Route 50 in Cambridge – the suspect, 52 year old Augustus Redditt, activated…
Read MoreUPDATED: Crash Closes Route 24 Near Angola Overnight
UPDATED – 7:45am – Route 24 has been reopened to traffic ============================================================== A vehicle crash in the Angola area shut down Route 24 early this morning. Crews from Indian River Volunteer Fire Company were called after a pickup truck crashed into a utility pole near the entrance to the Brandywood development, causing the pole to…
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