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Del. General Assembly Passes Age Restriction For Buying Most Firearms, Adjusting Background Check Program
A bill to increase the legal age for buying most firearms in Delaware from 18 to 21 has passed in the House of Representatives.Currently, state law mirrors federal law which does allow someone who is 18 to purchase long guns, including rifles and shotguns. Someone must be 21 to purchase a handgun. āWe already prohibit…
Read MoreFuneral Arrangements Scheduled For Slain Wicomico Co. Deputy 1st Class Glenn Hilliard
The funeral for murdered Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard is scheduled for next Tuesday, June 21st.The service is scheduled to take place at noon at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church on Beaglin Park Drive in Salisbury. A public viewing will begin two hours earlier.More information about traffic implications will be released later.Hilliard was shot…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged in Fatal January Crash
A Seaford man has been arrested for manslaughter and other charges after a deadly motor vehicle crash in January. Delaware State Police were called to Atlanta Road and Brighton Drive in Seaford. Investigation showed that two passengers, 14 year old Hope Glasgow and 6 year old Nathan Glasgow died from injuries sustained in the crash…
Read MoreMd. Announces Waterway Improvement Fund Grants
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources plans to provide $13.5-million in Waterway Improvement Fund Grants in the next fiscal year.A total of 45 applicants statewide would receive shares of the funding to support various projects such as new and improved boating access, navigation, and safety. The fund, which has been in operation for more than…
Read MoreReaching The Beach: More Funding Announced For MD 90 Project
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Monday announced that $15-million will be allocated to move the Maryland Route 90 project forward. The funding will enable the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration to accelerate planning and move to the design phase for improving the 12-mile stretch between Route 50 and Coastal Highway.The western portion of Route…
Read MoreTwo Additional Gun-Related Bills Introduced In Del. General Assembly
Two additional gun-related bills have been introduced in the Delaware General Assembly, with just three weeks to go in this year’s session. One measure would amend the existing liability shield that protects gunmakers and gun dealers from civil action in Delaware, even if their conduct ‘knowingly or recklessly endangers the safety and health of Delawareans.’…
Read MoreUpdate: Wanted Fugitive Charged With Murdering Wicomico Co. Deputy
Anger and frustration came out at a Monday news conference at which it was announced that Austin Jacob Allen Davidson, age 20 and most recently living in Delmar, was the suspect in Sunday night’s shooting death of Wicomico County Sheriff’s Department Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard. According to Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis, Davidson had…
Read MoreUPDATED: Wicomico Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Shot, Killed In Pittsville; Suspect In Custody
UPDATED – 11:20am – Austin Davidson, 20, of Delmar, was arrested just after 11 Sunday night after a massive manhunt in the Pittsville, MD area. According to Maryland Judicial Search, charges filed against Davidson are – 1st and 2nd degree murder, 1st and 2nd degree assault, reckless endangering and use of a firearm. Three of…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets Tuesday – with 12:30pm Start
The Sussex County Council will meet on Tuesday – but the meeting time has been moved to 12:30pm. The Council will hear Old Business – and revisit two Change of Zone and one Conditional Use for American Storage of Delaware, LLC. This application is for property on the west side of Route 24 in the…
Read MoreBreaking: Deputy Shot in Pittsville; Man Wanted for Questioning located.
UPDATED – 4 AM: The man who was wanted for question regarding an incident in Pittsville Sunday night has been located; the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office said Maryland State Police will provide further information UPDATED – 11pm : The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Austin Davidson for questioning in reference to an officer-involved…
Read MoreGovernors Carney and Hogan Meet in Dewey for Crabcakes!
Yes! That was indeed Maryland Governor Larry Hogan seen joining Delaware Governor John Carney atĀ Woody’s Dewey BeachĀ early Sunday afternoon for crab cakes! The meeting was the result ofĀ thisĀ March MadnessĀ wagerĀ between the two men regarding the first round of the 2022 Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament. The agreement was that the loser would buy the winner crab cakes…
Read MoreOCPD Investigating Early Morning Stabbing at 8th Street
Ocean City Police have arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a stabbing at 8th Street early Sunday morning. Police were called just after 4am and found a victim with a stab wound – the victim was flown to Shock Trauma for treatment. Witnesses provided a description of the suspect who was located at a…
Read MoreAthlete Dies During Escape the Cape Triathlon
The Escape the Cape Triathlon took place on Sunday morning. Delaware River and Bay Authority officials say a 70 plus year old man from Wilmington became in need of medical attention near the end of the swim finish. Lifeguards took the man from the water in Lower Township and gave him CPR and transported him…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware Mobile Food Pantry Monday in Georgetown
There will be a drive-thru mobile food pantry on Monday at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road west of Georgetown. The mobile food pantry will begin at 10am ā you can register in advance, however on-site registration will also be available. Remember to bring proof of Delaware residency ā and have your backseat or…
Read MoreUPDATED: Millsboro Voters Choose Kimberley Kaan
UPDATED – 6/11/22 8:45pm – Voters in Millsboro have chosen new representation for District 1. Newcomer Kimberley Kaan received the most votes with 284 to incumbent Tim Hodges 159 tallies. In District 2, John Thoroughgood ran unopposed and will return to the Town Council for another 3 years. Kaan and Thoroughgood will be sworn in…
Read MoreDE Climate Change Measure Passed in State Senate
Legislation regarding climate change (SB 305) has been passed in the Delaware State Senate by a 13 to 6 vote. This measure will adopt a comprehensive approach to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases in Delaware by not less than 50% by 2030. According to the legislation, the Governor and DNREC will update the Climate Action…
Read MoreVote by Mail Legislation Introduced in DE General Assembly
Legislation has been filed in the General Assembly that would allow Delaware residents to vote by mail ā starting this year. Senate Bill 320 ā sponsored by Senator Kyle Evans Gay would direct the Department of Elections to provide an application for a mail ballot before a state primary, general or special election. A team…
Read MoreVIDEO | Md. Launches $28 Million Chesapeake Bay Crossing Tier 2 Study
Maryland is launching a $28-million Bay Crossing Tier Two Study.Governor Larry Hogan said Friday that this phase will study the new Bay Bridge Crossing, and it will address traffic impact at the new crossing but also for miles in each direction, including the 50 / 301 split. Back in April, What is known as āCorridor…
Read MoreMan Struck By 8 Gunshots In Dover
Dover Police are investigating a shooting in which the victim was struck eight times in his torso and upper extremities.The victim was found Thursday shortly before 10:00 p.m. in the 100-block of South New Street. The 20-year-old man was treated by officers and medics and was taken to Bayhealth Kent General. He was listed in…
Read MoreWicomico Co. FY ’23 Operating Budget Adopted
Wicomico County now has a Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget in place. The budget amounts to $173-million.Acting Wicomico County Executive John Psota said that the spending plant keeps the focus on core services such as education, public safety and health, while investing into infrastructure.Spending is up 11.7% over FY ’22, reflecting continued economic vitality.Psota said…
Read MoreDel. Legislation Seeks To ban Single-Use Plastic Coffee Stirrers, Polystyrene Containers At Restaurants
Delaware restaurants would be prohibited from serving ready-to-eat food in polystyrene containers, under legislation that has been approved in the State Senate. Polystyrene is best known as Styrofoam. The bill, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 134, would also require restaurants to only provide single-use plastic straws if requested by a customer, and single-use plastic…
Read MoreVIDEO | Md. Transitions To COVIDReady Maryland Long-Term Preparation Plan
Maryland now has a long-term plan to minimize the risk of COVID-19, transitioning from an emergency health response into an ongoing operation of state government.Governor Larry Hogan said Thursday that COVIDReady Maryland includes expanding test-to-treat services, which allow people to get tested, evaluated and treated during one visit at one location. The COVID-Ready Maryland plan…
Read MoreIt’s Ocean City Air Show Weekend – That Means Many Traffic Complications
An announcement courtesy of the Town of Ocean City: The Town of Ocean City would like to remind our residents and visitors to expect traffic delays during the Ocean City Air Show 2022 Event. The Air Show will be taking place this weekend on Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12, 2022. Traffic congestion is…
Read MoreDel. House Passes Bill That Restricts “Assault-Style” Weapons
The Delaware House of Representatives voted 22-19 Thursday in favor of legislation that would, according to its sponsors, effectively prohibit the buying, selling, and possession of assault-style weapons. Such weapons would be legally defined and would include the AK-47, AR-15, UZI and similar firearms. The legislation, House Bill 450, would “grandfather” existing weapons and protect…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Adopts $227-Million FY ’23 Operating Budget
The Worcester County Commissioners have approved a Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget of nearly $227-million.Spending grows by $10.4-million, or 5%, from the FY ’22 budget while reducing requested expenditures by $2.7-million. The budget contains no increase in the Worcester County real property tax rate and local income tax rate.Spending priorities include public safety, education and…
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