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UPDATED: PA Man Dies in Ellendale Area Crash
UPDATED – 10/15/22 – 2pm – Delaware State Police have identified the victim in the crash as 75 year old Scott Adams of Hamburg, Pennsylvania. ============================================================== One man is dead after a crash on Route 113 near Ellendale. Delaware State Police say a Kia rear-ended a tractor trailer Thursday evening just after 7:30 on Route…
Read MoreWicomico County Ends Mosquito Spraying for 2022
Spraying to control adult mosquitoes in Wicomico County has come to an end for this year. The county has had no reports of any persons or mosquito pools testing positive for any transmittable diseases as of October 12th. Bills for the 2022 season will be sent to the County Finance Office by the end of…
Read MoreGov John Carney Nominates Two for Family Court Reappointments
Governor John Carney has nominated Judge Peter B. Jones for reappointment to the Family Court in Sussex County. Jones has served on the Family Court since 2018. Commissioner Emily A. Farley has been renominated for reappointment as a Commissioner for the Family Court in Kent County. She has served as a Commissioner in Dover since…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Shooting Incident Near Ink Studio
A shooting incident at the Ink Studio on South State Street in Dover Thursday is under investigation by Dover Police. Police were called just before 4pm and began looking for possible victims when they arrived at the scene. The owner of the Ink Studio had no information related to the shooting police police noticed the…
Read MoreREMINDER: Saturday is Deadline to Register to Vote in Nov. 8th General Election in DE
REMINDER: The deadline to register to vote in the November 8th General Election is Saturday, October 15. The County Election Office on North Race Street will be open from 9am until 3pm – same hours in Kent and New Castle Counties.
Read MoreUPDATED: Multiple NJ Schools Receive Active Shooter Threats
UPDATED – 2:10pm – Multiple schools throughout New Jersey have locked down schools in several counties after possible hoax calls were received within about a half hour time-span. The threats have been made by phone to local police about a shooting incident at a school. These are swatting incidents, where a false 911 call is…
Read MoreApple Scrapple Festival Begins Today in Bridgeville
The 30th Anniversary Apple Scrapple Festival in Bridgeville begins this evening at 4pm. The opening ceremony is at 6pm – followed by the Little Miss Apple Scrapple Pageant at 6:30 and a Kids Apple Toss at 7pm. Then at 8pm is the Friday Night Street Dance with Charlie and the Cooltones. Saturday the fun begins…
Read MoreDNREC Beach Nourishment Program Begins Monday Along DE Bay
Fall is here – beach replenishment is getting underway on Delaware’s beaches. A month-long DNREC nourishment project at Pickering Beach in Kent County will begin on Monday – and bring around 3500 cubic yards of sand trucked in from local sources to cover 2500 feet of community beachfront. Other Delaware Bay communities – including Kitts…
Read MoreGov Carney Extends Public Health Emergency for 30 Days
Governor Carney on Thursday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. Under Delaware law, Public Health Emergency declarations must be renewed every 30 days. Visit Governor Carney’s website to view the Public Health Emergency extension.
Read MoreUPDATED: Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Threat at Pocomoke Middle School
UPDATED 10/13/22 – Worcester County Sheriff’s officers have charged a Pocomoke Middle School student in connection with a threat to the school on September 29th. Investigation revealed the threat was not credible and that the social media post was created by a student. No firearm was ever brought to the school. Charges for the student…
Read MoreUPDATED: Laurel Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Route 13 near Laurel
UPDATED – 10/13/22 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died during a fatal pedestrian collision on October 11, 2022, in the Laurel area as 36 year old Terrence Deshields of Laurel. ================================================================ A Laurel man is dead after he was struck by a car just before 10 Tuesday night on Route 13…
Read MoreOutdoor Dining Spaces in Rehoboth Beach Removal Deadline Nov 1
All expanded outdoor dining spaces on public and private properties in the City of Rehoboth Beach – except those on private property allowed under an approved permit of compliance – must be removed as of November 1st. Interim City Manager Evan Miller says the city is committed to supporting the restaurants and other businesses. Restaurants…
Read MoreUPDATED: Driver Arrested in Berlin Area Hit & Run
UPDATED 10/13/22 – The victim, Terri Wattay, died Monday at University of Maryland Hospital. ====================================================== A hit and run involving a pedestrian in Worcester County is under investigation by Maryland State Police. Police were notified of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Grays Corner Road. Police located 59 year old Terri Wattay of Berlin…
Read MoreCampaign Signs Disappearing in Long Neck/Oak Orchard Area
The Independent Party of Delaware says that campaign signs for 4th District State Representative candidate Amy Fresh have been disappearing in the Long Neck/Oak Orchard area. Officials say about 25% of her signs have been removed. Anyone caught taking campaign signs can face charges of theft. If you have information on disappearing campaign signs –…
Read MoreFamily Pet Dies after Snow Hill House Fire
A fire on Belt Street in Snow Hill just before 9:30 this morning left a family pet dead. Snow Hill firefighters were called at 9:25 and crews arriving at the scene found smoke and fire coming from the crawl space area of the home. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control and rescued several kittens…
Read MoreMDOT WANTS PUBLIC INPUT ON MD 90 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS
The Maryland Department of Transportation is looking for your input on preliminary improvement concepts and highway needs for the Route 90 corridor between Route 50 and Coastal Highway in Ocean City. Those filling out the survey are asked to prioritize projects for the corridor that could be considered in future planning and design efforts regarding…
Read MorePocomoke Police & Fire Investigating Burglary & Fire at Young Street Home
A fire at a home on Young Street in Pocomoke early Monday morning was arson. Pocomoke Police were called for a burglary just before 5am and spotted fire at the rear of the home that was spreading quickly. Firefighters from Pocomoke – with help from crews from Stockton, Snow Hill and New Church, VA had…
Read MoreMD State Fire Marshal Investigating Arson Fire in Crisfield
The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating another arson fire in Somerset County. Crisfield firefighters were called to a two story home on North Third Street just after 2:30 Wednesday morning where they found the vacant wood structure with fire. The fire was discovered by a neighbor. Fire marshal investigators say the fire was intentional…
Read MoreDEHAP Reopened with New Program Guidelines
The DEHAP Rental Assistance Program has been reopened by the Delaware State Housing Authority after a pause of several weeks. There are new program guidelines – and new applications and recertifications are now available through the DEHAP portal on the website – https://decovidhousinghelp.com/. In a release from Delaware State Housing Authority – All applications submitted…
Read MoreSeaford Home Invasion Leaves 1 Dead & 1 Injured
Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion just before midnight Tuesday at a home on West Stein Highway in Seaford. Police say two residents were shot – a 19 year old male victim was struck several times and was pronounced dead at an area hospital. A 19 year old female victim was struck once…
Read MoreSeaford Fire Causing Residents Water & Air Quality Issues
City of Seaford officials report many residents have or are experiencing issues with floating ash debris, air quality and dirty water as a result of this morning’s fire on Harrington Street. Air quality is being monitored by DNREC – there is no concern regarding hazardous chemicals. Residents should turn off HVAC units and close windows…
Read MoreFire Destroys Warehouses in Seaford
A fire at a commercial warehouse in an industrial park Seaford is under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office. Seaford firefighters were called just before 7am to Harrington Street where they found smoke and flames coming from structures on the property. Multiple fire companies assisted at the scene from both Delaware and Maryland.…
Read MoreCounty Council Affirms Planning & Zoning Decision on Coral Lakes Subdivision Appeal
It was a packed house as the Sussex County Council heard two appeals regarding the Coral Lakes subdivision off Robinsonville Road west of Lewes. This subdivision has been voted, appealed by the developer and remanded by the County Council back to the P&Z which re-voted the application a second time in June. In March the…
Read MoreFlu Now in All Delaware Counties & 1st Pediatric Case
There is now flu in all three Delaware counties. Public Health announced two new lab-confirmed cases of flu – one in an unvaccinated child under 5 in New Castle and one in an unvaccinated 43 year old Sussex County woman. Both are diagnosed with the influenza strain A. These cases bring the total statewide to…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Armed Robbery in Felton
Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery early Tuesday morning at the Canterbury Shore Stop on South DuPont Highway near Felton. Police say just before 2am a black man armed with a weapon demanded money from the cashier. The cashier turned over the money and the suspect ran out on foot. Police ask anyone…
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