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Saturday, Dec 3 last updated – 12/02/22 11:57am Ocean City Christmas Parade – canceled ==============================================================
Read MoreNew Woodland Ferry Hours – Beginning Today!
DelDOT is announcing a change in the hours that the Woodland Ferry will be running. The ferry will be closed Monday through Friday from 11am to 12 noon. So the Woodland Ferry will now operate Monday through Friday from 7 to 11am and Noon to 4pm with no weekend hours.
Read MoreMaryland Governor Discusses Economic Growth and Leadership in Innovation at First-Ever World Quantum Congress
Governor Larry Hogan today addressed the first-ever World Quantum Congress at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. He discussed the importance of Maryland’s leadership in innovation and new sciences and technologies to address the economic and security challenges the nation faces. The governor encouraged both the region and the United States to…
Read MoreSalisbury University Adds New HR Management Minor; Announces Increase in Merit Scholarship Funding for Fall, 2023
A new human resources management minor will be added at Salisbury University scheduled to begin in the fall of 2023. Human Resources is one of the fastest growing–and evolving–fields in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Not every business has a dedicated HR department though, and so rather than relying on non-HR…
Read MoreDelaware Lawmakers Seek to End State Ban on Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping
Santa won’t be shipping wine to Delaware for at least one more holiday season. State Representative Mike Smith intends to change this with the introduction of a bill in the new 152nd General Assembly… Rep. Smith said his proposal will deal solely with direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales — shipments sent from wineries to the homes of the buyers. …
Read MoreCambridge, Maryland Man Convicted of Two Counts of First-Degree Murder After Three-Day Jury Trial
A 26-year-old Cambridge, Maryland man is in custody pending sentencing stemming from a double murder that occurred in October, 2021. Authorities say Damon Hall is convicted of murdering 42-year old Emmanuel Jones and Jones’ aunt, 51-year-old Patrice Trader–shooting each of them in the head at their home on Martin Street in Salisbury. In addition to…
Read More14-Year-Old Charged as an Adult for Attempted First-Degree Murder After Shooting in Salisbury
Two individuals including a 14-year-old are in custody after a shooting and attempted first-degree murder on West Road in Salisbury on November 27th. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s office, the investigation revealed an open-air style drug dealing that was taking place at the location. A disagreement occurred about the purchase of cocaine which resulted in…
Read MoreSome Delaware Taxpayers to Save Money from New Tax Deduction AvailableÂ
If you live in Delaware and save for school with the DE529 Education Savings Plan, you may qualify for a new tax deduction on your state returns, thanks to a new law. The deduction will NOT be available for: Tuition in connection with enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school Individuals with…
Read MoreOvernight Vehicle Fire in Salisbury; Officials Investigating
The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a vehicle fire in Salisbury they say someone started. A neighbor discovered the 2019 Ford Escape on fire after 2 am. The Hebron Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene on Barton Avenue. Officials have not arrested anyone up to this point in connection with the incident. Anyone…
Read MorePolice Search of Dover Motel Room Leads to Arrest of Felton Man
Dover Police have arrested a Felton Man after an administrative search yesterday afternoon at the Relax inn in Dover. As a result of the search, which was conducted on a room associated with 44-year old Willie Wilson, police found 21 grams of crack cocaine, 584 bags of heroin and $959. Wilson was arrested without incident…
Read More2022 Hurricane Season Ends While New Chapter of Potential Coastal Storms Set to Begin
If you’re wondering what this coming winter will bring, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s seasonal outlook predicts an above-average chance for warmer temperatures in the listening area. Based on this fall’s outlook, forecasters expect a re-emergence of a persistent La Niña weather pattern, which can affect the weather by producing drier and warmer conditions…
Read MoreMultimedia Fentanyl Awareness Campaign Underway
New efforts are underway to inform the youth in Delaware about the dangers of fentanyl. According to The Delaware Division of Public Health, the highly addictive synthetic opioid is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. Fentanyl, which can be found in all 50 states and in any illicit…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Improve Phone System to Keep Officers and Citizens Safe
As Salisbury Police look to more effectively handle incoming phone calls, and focus more on the officers’ as well as your safety, they have implemented an automated phone system for non-emergency calls. Starting Monday, December 6th, callers to the Salisbury Police Department’s non-emergency number (410-548-3165) will be presented with menu options that will allow them to reach…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Attempted Burglary
A Dover man is in custody after being arrested on attempted burglary, resisting arrest, among other charges. Police say a man identified as 27-year old Dwayne Tate tried to break into a home on South State Street on Monday night. When officers arrived, he tried to run away, at which time the officers used a…
Read MoreDelaware Business-Related Successes to be Highlighted Next Week at the U.S. Capitol
An event at the U.S. Capitol next week will bring together close to two dozen Delaware businesses from breweries to restaurants to educational institutions. The purpose of the Annual Taste of Delaware event is to highlight successes in agriculture, small business, and hospitality. Senator Chris Coons will host the event. The organizations scheduled to be…
Read MoreNew Hotline Launched to Protect Vulnerable Adults
You can now report neglect, abuse, and exploitation much more readily thanks to a new easy-to-remember 24-hour Adult Protective Services hotline. The Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) announced the launch of the new hotline today, which allows you to make a simple call to connect with free, voluntary…
Read MoreTwelve Delaware Schools Recognized for Students’ Academic AchievementÂ
Twelve schools from across Delaware are being commended for their student’s growth and progress in English language proficiency. Among the school districts recognized include Woodbridge Early Childhood Center, Lewes Elementary School, Laurel Elementary School, and West Seaford Elementary School. Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center in the Woodbridge School District is one of the schools in…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested for August Shooting in Seaford
Seaford Police have arrested a Laurel man in connection with a shooting at the Chandler Heights Two that occurred on August 17th just after 10pm. Police identified 30 year old Rihem Frisby as the shooter and a warrant was obtained for his arrest. He was spotted by Delaware State Police SORT members getting into a…
Read MoreDE Supreme Court Justice Vaughn Announces Retirement
Delaware Supreme Court Justice James T. Vaughn, Jr. has announced his intention to step down from the court next year. The 73 year old Justice first joined the bench in 1998 as the Resident Judge for Kent County Superior Court and was elevated to President Judge of Superior court in 2004. In 2014, he was…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach VFC Recognized for Recruitment and Retention Membership Program
The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company has been recognized by the International Association of Fire Chiefs, Volunteer and Combination Officer’s Section (VCOS) for its Recruitment and Retention Membership Program. The award was presented at the VCOS Symposium in Clearwater, Florida, earlier this month and Beach Volunteer Fire Company was Vice President, Warren Jones was on…
Read MoreThree Sussex County Projects Included in TEDI
Five projects will receive $60,000 in grant funding for tree planting as part of Delaware’s Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative or TEDI – and three of those projects are in Sussex County. The project recipients include $10,000 to Delaware State Parks for tree plantings at Brandywine Creek and Delaware Seashore State Parks, $17,500 to the…
Read MoreFederalsburg Business Expanding
A Federalsburg business is expanding. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that M&M Carnot – the most experienced natural refrigerant company in the Americas – is doubling its workforce in Caroline County – and leasing an existing 25,000 square-foot space next door with room for future expansions. The business employs nearly 100 workers and expects…
Read MoreDelDOT’s Name the Plow Contest is Back!
DelDOT’s Name That Plow contest is back!! Elementary school students across the state can enter their names for a DelDOT snow plow – there will be one name chosen in each county. Entries will be accepted by email until 8pm on Tuesday, December 13 at dotpublic@delaware.gov. A snowplow will visit the winning school for a…
Read MoreRob Book Named CEO of Delaware Electric Coop
The Delaware Electric Cooperative has selected Rob Book as it’s acting president and CEO. Book has been with the Co-op for over two decades and will take over from Greg Starheim, who will continue as a senior advisor to DEC until the end of January. Book was instrumental in launching the co-op’s nationally recognized Beat…
Read MoreCan You Identify this Robbery Suspect in Rehoboth Beach?
Your help is needed to identify a suspect in a robbery at the Safeway Store on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach. Delaware State Police say just after 7:30 Sunday evening a woman tried to leave the store with a car full of personal care items that had not been paid for. When confronted by a…
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