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Prosecutors: Man Created Alias On Social Media To Solicit Explicit Photos From Minors
A Mexican citizen who resides in Easton has pled guilty to charges of coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity.According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland, 34-year-old Angel Gabriel Arroyo-Angelino used an alias to create a social media account and pretended to be a teenage boy.…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested For Manslaughter
A Georgetown man is charged with manslaughter in connection with a fatal shooting Tuesday night. According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to the 22,000-block of Deep Branch Road for a report of a shooting. A 54-year-old woman was found inside of the residence with a gunshot wound. She died at the scene. Identification of…
Read MoreMd. Health Officials Provide Guidance Through Infant Formula Shortage
Marylanders who have difficulty locating infant formula can find guidance and assistance through several ways. āMDH is working with federal, state, local, and community partners to ensure Maryland families with newborns and infants have the information they need regarding options during this national formula shortage and recent recalls,ā Maryland Department of Health Secretary Dennis Schrader…
Read MoreTraffic, Pedestrian, Cycle Safety Program Steps Up In Ocean City
Walk Smart, Drive Smart, Bike Smartā¦The seasonal traffic safety campaign is underway in Ocean City as more visitors start to arrive.Cheswick the Crab is back. Cheswick is the mascot for the safety partnership between the Town of Ocean City and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration and Highway Safety Office.Coastal Highway is the…
Read MoreCarl M. Freeman Foundation Presents Grants To 15 Non-profits
15 Sussex County nonprofit organizations are getting support from the Carl M. Freeman Foundation FACES program: Freeman Foundation Assists Communities With Extra Support.An advisory board guides the grant process. The 2022 grant cycle also doubled award funds to $100,000, from the previous amount of $50,000.Grants of between $2,500 and $10,000 were awarded to organizations that…
Read MoreBuffer Ordinance Approved by Sussex County Council
The Sussex County Council paid tribute to two County business women during this week’s meeting. They honored Lisa St Clair, the owner of Tailbangers in Millsboro who is Delaware’s Small Business Owner of the Year and Jennifer McMillan, owner of JennyGems, this year’s Delaware Woman-Owned Small Business Person of the Year. In Old Business the…
Read MoreDPH Offers Guidance & Resources to Navigate Infant Formula Supply Shortage
The Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing guidance to families struggling to find formula due to a shortage caused by a supply chain issues, including avoiding taking certain measures that could be harmful to their infantās health. DPH sent out a letter from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administrationās…
Read MoreDel. Honors 4 More Century Farm Families
Four Delaware farm families have been recognized by the Delaware Century Farm Program.The program was established in 1987 to honor families who have owned and farmed their land for at least 100 years. The farms must include at least 10 acres of the original parcel or gross more than $10,000 annually in agricultural sales.Ā āWhile…
Read MoreChicken Chat: Delmarva Chicken Association Releases 2021 Facts
Chicken is a big deal on Delmarva.How big?According to the Delmarva Chicken Association 2021 fact sheet, the region’s chicken community produced 567-million chickens last year, generating 4.2-billion pounds of shelf- and table-ready chicken.Wholesale value of Delmarva chicken was also reported at a record $4.2-billion.Independent chicken growers experienced a slight decline in income from 2020 to…
Read MoreDel. Bill Seeks To Set Standards Of Care At Recovery Houses
New Delaware legislation seeks to set a standard of care for recovery housesā¦ places people turn to for treatment for substance use disorder.The bill (HB 421) would codify standards for recovery houses to be designated ‘certified.’ Non-certified recovery houses would be able to continue to operate, but would be subject to restrictions in getting state…
Read MoreHow Ready Will Del. Beaches Be By Memorial Day?
A new phase of beach restoration is about to get underway in Delaware, as the state also addresses erosion and dune damage caused by the recent storm.According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, five beach nourishment projects have been completed along Delaware Bay beaches.DNREC’s Shoreline team also continues to focus on communities that were…
Read MoreHail Pelts Parts Of Delmarva
Monday’s threat of severe weather lived up to its billing.Portions of Delmarva, including southwestern Sussex County and the Cambridge area of Dorchester County, were pelted with hail. Hailstones ranged in size from peas to golf balls to even baseballs.Some homes and vehicles sustained significant damage.At one point, about 200 Delaware Electric Cooperative members did not…
Read MoreOffshore Joint Military Exercise Scheduled For Tuesday
A joint military exercise with a search and rescue scenario is scheduled to take place today (Tuesday) about 23 miles east of Ocean City.According to the U.S. Coast Guard, this is an annual exercise that involves the Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Marines. It will simulate an aircraft incident, need for a search and…
Read MoreGov. John Carney Tests Positive For COVID-19
Governor John Carney, D-Del, has tested positive for coronavirus.āI am feeling well and will continue to work remotely, but unfortunately will have to miss a few in-person events,ā Carney said in a statement Monday night. āI will continue to follow the CDC guidelines following my positive result.āThe governor has been vaccinated for COVID-19 and has…
Read MoreDSP Honor the Fallen During Police Week
Throughout the first half of May, the Delaware State Police commemorated the memories and families of police officers who died in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice protecting while serving their communities. On May 4, 2022, DSP hosted the annual Memorial Service and wreath-laying where troopers, surviving family members, and friends gathered at…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets Tuesday: Buffer Ordinance on the Agenda
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning at the Council Chambers in Georgetown. The Council will recognize Delaware’s Small Business Owner of the Year and Delaware Woman-Owned Small Business Person of the Year. There will be a public hearing at 10:15am to authorize up to $1.3-million of general obligation bonds associated with the Mulberry Knoll…
Read MoreDE AG Warns of Fraud in Online Car Buying
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and the Delaware Department of Justiceās Consumer Protection Unit are alerting consumers about several fraudulent and problematic practices in online car sales. āAs the pandemic, hopefully, continues to wane, demand for cars is skyrocketing. This high demand for vehicles has created an opportunity for scammers to exploit Delaware consumers looking to…
Read MoreClosings – Tuesday, May 17
CAESAR RODNEY HIGH SCHOOL:Ā Due to a water main break on the campus of Caesar Rodney High School all classes for tomorrow – Tuesday, May 17 – will be held under āRemote LearningāĀ conditions. The building will be closed to all activity. In order to repair the system, all water mustĀ beĀ turned off to the entire High…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested For Rape In Dover
A man has been arrested in connection with the rape of a 46-year-old woman in Dover.According to Dover Police, the victim said she was sleeping near the entrance to the Dover library early Sunday morning when she was awakened by a man who stole her phones and a knife. The woman said the suspect threatened…
Read MoreIt’s Bike To Work Week 2022
You may encounter more cyclists on the roads this week.It is Bike to Work Week, and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration said there may be more participants as more workplaces are starting to return to normal.Motorists and bicyclists should be aware that the roads are meant to be shared and they should…
Read More“Bans Off Our Bodies” Rallies Held In Georgetown, Wilmington
Rallies in Georgetown and Wilmington over the weekend were part of a national movement to preserve access to abortion and reproductive freedom.Delaware NOW (National Organization for Women), Women’s March Sussex, ACLU of Delaware and other organizations hosted the “Bans Off Our Bodies” events. They came nearly two weeks after the leaked release of Supreme Court…
Read MoreSmyrna Kitchen Fire Sends One to Hospital
A 56 year old Smyrna woman is in serious condition after a kitchen fire in her Shortly Lane home Saturday afternoon. Firefighters found an active fire when they arrived at the scene and smoke throughout the home. Investigators say the blaze began on the stove top when food that was being prepared ignited causing heavy…
Read MoreBethany Officials Assess Storm Damage
Bethany Beach officials are investigating the damage from the Nor’ Easter and say the beach, dune and pedestrian crossovers are in poor condition just two weeks before the start of the summer season. DNREC is working with the town to restore the beach ramps as soon as possible. Currently only seven beach access ramps are…
Read MoreCharges for MD Man after Long Neck Crash Friday
A crash on Long Neck Road in the area of Bayshore Drive led to the closure of Long Neck Road just after 11 Friday morning. Emergency crews from Indian River Volunteer Fire Company and Mid-Sussex Rescue along with County paramedics were called after an Escape was topped to make a left turn and was struck…
Read MoreConcord Pond to be Treated for Hydrilla Beginning May 16
With inland water temperatures rising and aquatic plants emerging, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will treat Concord Pond near Seaford beginning May 16 for the nuisance aquatic weed hydrilla. Signs will be posted at the Concord Pond boat ramp the day of treatment, and will remain in place for a month to advise…
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