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Gun-Related Laws, Rising State Revenues Among Topics of Discussion at State Rep. Danny Short’s Coffee Meeting
State Representative Danny Short is sponsoring new legislation that would eliminate the possibility of bail for anyone arrested for using a firearm in the commission of a felony. Right now, denial of bail is only done in capital murder cases. Also at the meeting Rep. Short discussed state revenues which continue to rise. Since the…
Read MoreWork to Begin at Rehoboth Area Bridge Later This Month
The bridge at Love Creek on John J Williams Highway will get new pile jackets and repairs. Work will start Wednesday, January 18th and continue through Friday, February 24th, depending on weather conditions. The majority of the work will take place within the waterway. Some of the work will include traffic control on the roadway…
Read MoreScholarships Available for Students Pursuing Careers In Chicken Industry
Delmarva Chicken Association is inviting high school seniors, college students and graduate students to submit applications for its 2023 College Scholarship Program. They’re accepting applications for undergraduate scholarships of $2,000 and graduate-degree scholarships of $3,000. DCA is asking that students submit their completed applications no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday April 7th. DCA’s annual College…
Read MoreDelaware’s Council on Shell Fisheries to hold Hybrid Meeting
Delaware’s Council on Shell Fisheries will hold a hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 9. The Council will discuss various shellfish management issues, including oysters, blue crabs, and horseshoe crabs, and other shellfish topics. The in-person meeting, which you must register for if you plan to attend, will be held…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Burglary at Area Liquor Store
Dover Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at Jolly Joe’s Liquor Store on Whiteoak Road in Dover overnight. Police headed to the business after 3 a.m. following a burglary alarm. They found out that four individuals broke the front door and once inside stole alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. The four fled the area.…
Read MoreFour Dead, Three Others Injured in Crash in Caroline County, Maryland
Four people are dead including at least three from Sussex County, Delaware after two vehicles collided in Caroline County, Maryland. Three others are receiving treatment for injuries. The crash happened yesterday morning at around 9 a.m. in the area of Maryland Route 404 east of Bullock Road. According to the investigation, the driver of a…
Read MoreMaryland Man Sentenced for Murder in Relation to Federal Drug Trafficking Crimes
A U.S. District judge has sentenced 39-year-old Andre Ricardo Briscoe to life in federal prison for the murder of a woman and her seven-year-old child in relation to federal drug trafficking crimes. Authorities say Briscoe shot and killed the child to prevent the kid from communicating with law enforcement. In addition to federal drug distribution…
Read MoreIntersection Project to Shut Down Eastern Side of Milton Area Road
Starting Monday, January 9th and continuing for several weeks, the eastern side of Deep Branch Road in the Milton area will be closed at SR 1 depending on the weather. The planned 24/7 closure is due to an intersection project. You’ll find detour information below. Additional Information from DelDOT: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)…
Read MoreCharities Benefit From Speedway S’Mores and Monster Mile’s Inaugural ‘Gift of Lights at Dover Motor Speedway’
Details are out about the results of Kent County’s newest holiday tradition at the Woodlands of Dover Motor Speedway, which thousands of visitors experienced from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. The ‘Gift of Lights at the Speedway included: • More than 60: Scenes that visitors saw during their trek.• 3 million: Number of lights glowing…
Read MoreFormer State Representative to Become Sussex County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy
Former 20th District Rep. Steve Smyk of Milton will replace Eric Swanson who is retiring from his position as chief deputy in the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office. Smyk served as a Republican state representative for 10 years and a Delaware State Police Trooper for 24 years. He is also a veteran of the Delaware Army…
Read MoreDover Woman Arrested for Assaulting Police Officer
A 21-year-old Dover woman faces charges that include assault and resisting arrest after she fought with a police officer during a traffic stop. When the cop tried to detain Tailah Smith, police say she punched the officer in the face and upper body and broke his watch. The officer refused medical treatment, but the confrontation…
Read MoreSussex County Council Reorganizes & Hears from Pine Haven Residents
The Sussex County Council held a swearing in ceremony for the Council and row officers who were elected last November. Districts 4 and 5 Council members Doug Hudson and John Rieley, County Sheriff Robert Lee, Register of Wills Greg Fuller and Recorder of Deeds Alexandra Reed Baker were sworn in. The Council reorganized at the…
Read MoreFour Juveniles Arrested in Magnolia Shooting Incident Monday
Delaware State Police have arrested four juveniles in connection with a shooting that occurred on Cherry Drive in Magnolia just after noon on Monday. Police found two occupied homes and a vehicle with a 19 year old man that were struck by gunfire. A suspect vehicle was spotted in a grocery store parking lot, but…
Read MoreNew MD Attorney General Anthony Brown Sworn In
Maryland’s 47th Attorney General was sworn in to office this afternoon in Annapolis. Anthony Brown has pledged to advance an ambitious agenda of increasing equity and justice for all Marylanders. He has pledged to support law enforcement and promote community confidence by building on recent police reform efforts, including to seeking authority to work with…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Crashes Truck into Historic Skipjack on Tilghman Island
Talbot County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Dogwood Harbor Road on Tilghman Island for a vehicle accident on December 27th. Deputies arriving at the scene found a pickup truck that had left the parking lot and landed on a boat docked in the Dogwood Harbor – the historic skipjack Rebecca T Ruark, which sustained extensive…
Read MoreSnow Hill Man Sentenced for Child Pornography
A Snow Hill man was sentenced last month to 40 years for distribution of child pornography. Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Beau Oglesby suspended all but 16 years of the sentence for 32 year old Timothy Newsome who had been convicted on 4 counts and pleaded guilty last September. Officials say the Worcester County Bureau…
Read MoreConstituent Coffee with Rep Danny Short Wed Morning
Representative Danny Short will hold a constituent Coffee meeting Wednesday morning. Residents of the 39th District are invited to come discuss issues important to them and find out more about the upcoming legislative session, which begins on January 10th in Dover. The Constituent Coffee begins at 8am at the Nanticoke Senior Center in Seaford.
Read MoreDE Treasurer Colleen Davis Sworn in for Second Term
State Treasurer Colleen Davis was sworn in for her second term Tuesday morning. The oath was administered by Deputy AG Jason Staib, legal counsel to the Office of the State Treasurer. “It is my honor and privilege to serve the people of Delaware,” Davis said. “Over the past four years we have maintained our AAA…
Read MoreHon. Bonnie David Joins DE Court of Chancery as Master in Chancery
The Honorable Bonnie David has joined the Court of Chancery as Master in Chancery. Her chambers will be located at the Court of Chancery Courthouse in Georgetown. Prior to joining the bench, Master David was a litigator in private practice, where she litigated before the Court of Chancery with a focus on deal litigation, corporate…
Read MoreCaroline County Sheriff’s Dept. Corporal Nagel Dies
The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office has lost one of its own. They say that on New Year’s Eve, 6 year veteran of the department, Corporal Lucas Nagel lost his battle with PTSD and took his own life. Cpl. Nagel graduated from Col. Richardson High School in 2013 and joined the US Army as a Military…
Read MoreDewey Beach PD Investigating New Year’s Morning Assault
The Dewey Beach Police Department need your help to identify a man involved in a serious assault that occurred on on New Year’s around 1:37am. Police say a group of people were standing on the sidewalk on southbound Coastal Highway in the area Bellevue Street., when a 21 year old male victim from Wilmington was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Additional Woodland Ferry Closure Dates
UPDATED – 01/02/24 – DelDOT officials will close the Woodland Ferry at 11:30am Wednesday, January 3rd for the day and at 11:30am Thursday, January 4th for the day. ===================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/29/23 – The Woodland Ferry will be closed from December 30th through New Year’s Day, according to DelDOT. The ferry will also be…
Read MoreUPDATED: Lewes Crash Leaves Pedestrian Dead
UPDATED – 1/1/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred in Lewes on December 30, 2022, as Joseph Francisco, 62, of Glen Mills, PA. ========================================================= The investigation continues into a crash Friday night that left a pedestrian dead near the intersection of Coastal Highway…
Read MoreUPDATED: Residents & Dog Safe After Fire at Parker Road Home Friday Night
Firefighters from Selbyville were called for a structure fire Friday night just before 9:30 at a home on Parker Road. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy fire in a garage with extension to the single story home. Fire crews from Dagsboro, Frankford, Gumboro, Laurel, Millsboro, Roxana, Willards, Pittsville and County Paramedics assisted at the…
Read MoreEarly Morning Frederica Fire Ruled Accidental
A 2-alarm house fire early Sunday morning in Frederica has been ruled accidental by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Frederica firefighters were called around 3:30 for a blaze on Tidewater Court and found active fire on the outside of the home when they arrived at the scene. Investigation showed the fire began inside an exterior…
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