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Seaford Police Investigate Gunshot Heard Near 4th St.
Seaford Police are looking for the person who was responsible for a gunshot that was heard by officers as they were attempting to find two people who fled from a vehicle. Police said an officer tried to stop a vehicle on Stein Highway that was heading eastbound Wednesday night at about 11:45 p.m. The driver…
Read MoreMissing Person Investigation Leads To Discovery Of Suspected Human Remains
An investigation into a 2020 missing person case in Delaware has resulted in the discovery of suspected human remains in the backyard of a residence in Henderson, Maryland. According to Delaware State Police, members of the Homicide Unit, Caroline County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI visited the 25,000-block of Schuyler Road Wednesday to follow up…
Read MoreWinds Howl, Thunderstorms Possible
Friday is starting off windy and wet across Delmarva. In addition to wind advisories, a Severe Thunderstorm was issued for Sussex, Kent and New Castle Counties until 7:00 a.m. Power outages have been relatively minimal in southern Delaware and on the Maryland Eastern Shore.
Read MoreMd. GOP Lawmakers Unveil Election Security Bills
Election integrity” is the goal of several bills unveiled by the Maryland General Assembly Joint Republican Caucus Thursday. One measure would prohibit the mass-mailing of unrequested absentee ballots. Under another bill, voters would be required to present identification at the polls to verify their name and mailing address with an election judge. A voter would…
Read MoreLewes Swing Bridge Placed At New Home
The historic Lewes Swing Bridge is now in place at its new home – the intersection of American Legion Road and the rail trail. According to the Lewes Junction Railroad and Bridge Association, the project to remove the bridge from the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal Tuesday involved a 900-ton crane and a special multi-axle articulated trailer. Photos…
Read MoreMore Plaintiffs Allege Abuse At SCI
More plaintiffs are coming forward with allegations of abuse committed by correctional officers at Sussex Correctional Institution. The ACLU of Delaware and Whiteford Taylor Preston LLC are amending the complaint that was originally filed by two offenders in December. According to the amended complaint, more than 30 officers have been perpetrators of abuse.It also alleges…
Read MoreMan Receives Decades In Prison For Sex Abuse Of Minors
A convicted sex abuser of two minors has received a prison term of 45 years for each victim, to be served consecutively. According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, Franklin Rodriguez Gutierrez was found guilty following a two-day trial in December and was sentenced last week. Prosecutors said the crimes occurred between December 2012…
Read More5 Charged With Straw Purchases Of Dozens Of Firearms
Five people have been indicted on felony charges in connection with illegal straw purchases of more than 60 firearms. Two of the firearms involved resulted in lives being lost, according to Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings. The charges were announced Wednesday in Georgetown by Jennings, who said several agencies were involved in the investigations that…
Read MoreScam Alert: Md. Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Maryland authorities are warning the public about unemployment insurance scams. According to the Department of Labor Unemployment Division and Maryland State Police, people are receiving emails, calls and text messages from would-be scammers posing as a labor official. A common scheme by text asks the recipient to enter a user ID and password, which can…
Read MoreMan Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Setting Man On Fire
A Salisbury man gets 30 years in prison for attempted second degree murder. According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, 36-year-old Robert Glorius was convicted in November in connection with an alleged drug-related revenge-motivated crime in April 2020. Prosecutors said Glorius and a codefendant went to Eden, doused a man with gasoline and lit…
Read More2 Wanted Subjects Found During Seaford Traffic Stop
Two people found to be wanted by authorities are found during a traffic stop in Seaford, which also led to the seizure of firearms. Seaford Police said a vehicle registration check determined the operator, 31-year-old Michael Simerly of Greenwood, was the subject of a felony warrant. Also in the vehicle was a passenger. Police said…
Read MoreAn Open Letter To Governor John Carney
Members of the Delaware State House Republican Caucus said Tuesday that the Carney administration should ‘reconsider its actions’ as the two-year anniversary of the official arrival of COVID-19 in the First State nears. An Open Letter to Gov. John Carney Dear Governor: As we quickly approach the two-year anniversary of the official arrival of COVID-19…
Read More“Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” Introduced in Del. General Assembly
The “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” is the name given to a bill in the Delaware General Assembly. If passed, it would “generally require that a student athlete compete on teams or in sports associated with their biological sex, as determined at or near birth, and based on a person’s birth certificate.” 鈥淚 was alarmed…
Read MorePolice: Man Pointed Gun At Man, Fled
A Georgetown man is wanted on several felony charges. According to Delaware State Police, a man walked to a camper being stored at the 23,000-block of Asbury Road Tuesday afternoon, opened the door and saw a man inside. That man pointed a gun at the other man, who ran back inside for cover. State Police…
Read MoreWicomico County Schools: Statement on Adherence to State Masking Regulations
Since the governor鈥檚 remarks late last week about his desire to see the end of the state emergency masking regulation in public schools, our school system and Board of Education have received a number of inquiries about whether the masking requirement is still in effect. At this time, the emergency regulation on Face Coverings in…
Read MoreGov. Carney Coronavirus Update – 2-15-22
Feb 15, 2022 – Coronavirus Update with Governor John Carney, DHSS Secretary Molly Magarik and Education Secretary, Dr. Mark Holodick
Read MoreDel. Electric Co-op Considers Rate Increase Wed.
Delaware Electric Cooperative residential bills could go up by about 8% under a proposal to be considered by the not-for-profit utility’s board this week. According to DEC President and CEO Greg Starheim, the member-owned utility has been paying about 60% more for the natural gas it needs to generate power since last year. This would…
Read MoreLincoln Man Arrested For Crimes Related To Drugs, Weapons
A Lincoln man is facing weapons-and-drug-related charges following a report of suspicious activity at the High Point mobile home community in Frederica. According to Delaware State Police, troopers investigated a report that a man would not leave someone’s property, and he was found to be trespassing when officers arrived. Police said 34-year-old Emmanuel Vargas-Lopez of…
Read MoreMillsboro Downtown Revitalization Plans Move Forward
Millsboro is moving into another phase of its downtown revitalization plan. A project is getting underway on West State Street to replace sidewalks, repave the road and improve the stormwater collection system. Town and State funds will pay for the project, which comes after a sidewalk replacement project along Main Street, and repaving of the…
Read MoreMd. Bill Would Codify Women’s Reproductive Rights, Access To Abortion
Some Maryland lawmakers are hoping to codify women’s reproductive health care access, or the right to an abortion, in the state’s constitution. House Speaker Adrienne Jones, D-Baltimore County, said Monday that the action is in response to the Supreme Court decision that allows states, such as Texas, to strictly limit access to abortion. 鈥淩ight now,…
Read MoreUpdate: Lewes Swing Bridge Removal Project Underway – Again
Update: The historic Lewes Railroad Swing Bridge is on the move.According to DelDOT, the more-than-century-old bridge was successfully lifted up from the Lewes – Rehoboth Canal this morning.It will be taken to a display area where American Legion Road meets the multi-use trail.The foundation at the canal was found to be settling, and the decision…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Fatal Crash near Seaford
Delaware State Police continue to investigate a single vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Seaford Road that left a Delmar, Delaware man dead. Police say 18 year old Dylan Rodriguez was southbound on Seaford Road south of Easter Lane when his Toyota pickup truck went off the road in a slight curve, struck a fence…
Read MoreGov Hogan Announces End of Masking in MD State Buildings
With the state鈥檚 health metrics continuing to substantially decline, Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the requirement for masks and face coverings to be worn in state buildings will end next week. In addition, the governor has called on the State Board of Education to聽rescind its school mask policy, and encourages parents who want to…
Read MoreFire Wrecks Garage, Contents In Wicomico Co.
Fire broke out in a small wood-frame garage on Old Ocean City Road over the weekend, damaging vehicles as well. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze broke out early Saturday morning and was discovered by someone who was passing by. Salisbury firefighters had it under control in about half-an-hour. Damage is…
Read MoreRescue Plan To Boost Several Del. Tourism-Related Organizations
Delaware is making more than $7.7-million in funding available to seven organizations as part of the recovery effort for travel, tourism and outdoor recreation. The money comes from the Economic Development Administration’s $750-million American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Program, according to Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Small Business. 鈥淒elaware鈥檚…
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