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Two Injured in Lincoln Area Crash Saturday Night
Two people were taken to area hospitals after a vehicle crash, which also injured a pedestrian just after 8 last night near Lincoln. Delaware State Police were called to Fleatown Road for an accident involving two pickup trucks – a 2004 F-150 and a 2018 F-350 and a 72 year old female pedestrian who was…
Read MoreFire Damages WOC Bad Monkey
Ocean City firefighters were called to Bad Monkey on Route 50 in West Ocean City just before 10 Saturday night for a building fire. Crews arriving on the scene found fire showing. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, which was mainly on the outside of the building. The Worcester County Fire Marshal is investigating. Restaurant management…
Read MoreSingle Vehicle Crash Near Milford Leaves 1 Dead
A 53 year old Milford man is dead after a single vehicle crash Saturday morning on Coastal Highway near the Route 1 business off-ramp in Milford. Delaware State Police say that the driver was northbound when for an unknown reason he swerved to the right and went off the roadway through a barbed wire fence…
Read MoreNanticoke, MD Fire Injures Two
A fire that sent two people to the hospital on Friday is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters from the Westside Volunteer Fire Company were called to a two story home on Nanticoke Road around 1:20 in the afternoon after the occupants discovered the fire in a bedroom. Two residents of the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Seaford Bicyclist Dies after Crash on Stein Highway
UPDATED: 10/3/21 3am – Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died in a fatal bicycle accident October 1, 2021, on Stein Highway as Zachary L. Gosciejew, 31, of Seaford. ===================================================================== A Seaford man is dead after he was struck while riding his bicycle on Stein Highway in Seaford around 10:45 Friday morning. Delaware…
Read MoreNational Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, MD
US and Maryland Flags will be lowered to half staff a half hour from sunrise to sunset on Sunday in honor of the 40th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. This takes place annually in Emmitsburg, Maryland. This year the names of 215 firefighters will become a permanent part of the National Memorial in honor…
Read MoreTwo Rallies for Abortion Justice in Delaware Saturday – Wilmington & Seaford
On Saturday, Oct. 2nd, hundreds of people across Delaware will rally in Wilmingtonās Rodney Square from 10:30-11:30am, and in Seaford at the intersection of Bridgeville Highway and Rawlins Drive from 1:30-2:30pm, to demand an end to the dangerous, escalating attacks on reproductive rights and freedoms in this country. These sister rallies were organized by the…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces 3 Judicial Nominations
Governor John Carney on Friday announced the following judicial nominations, which must be confirmed by the Delaware Senate: āI want to thank all of these nominees for their willingness to serve the people of the State of Delaware,ā said Governor Carney. āIām confident that each has the experience and judgment necessary to serve on Delawareās…
Read MoreDover Woman Charged after Ramming 2 DSP Vehicles in Early Morning Pursuit
Delaware State Police arrestedĀ Lauren Miller, 35, of Dover,Ā after she stole a vehicle and crashed into a tree before fleeing from police and crashing the stolen truck into two troopers.Ā On October 1, 2021, at approximately 12:09 a.m., troopers were dispatched to the 900 block of Voshell Mill Star Hill Road for a blue Ford F-150…
Read MoreGeorgetown Police & DSP EOD Unit Investigating Possible Explosive Device Found at Georgetown Construction Site
The State Fire Marshal is investigating an object that was found on a construction site in the 22000 block of Dupont Boulevard in Georgetown. Emergency personnel were called around 9am when the object was found on a vehicle at the site. Georgetown Police and the State Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team arrived, secured the…
Read MoreTwo Charged After Georgetown Assault
Georgetown Police have arrested two men on charges of assault. Police were called to Douglas Street and the railroad tracks on Wednesday where they contacted a male victim with head injuries. The victim told police that two men used rocks and glass bottles to strike him. One suspect was arrested at the scene ā the…
Read MorePlanned Balloon Releases Are Now Illegal In Md.
Planned balloon releases are now against the law in Maryland. The ban officially takes effect today. Anyone who is 13 or older is prohibited from intentionally releasing balloons or organizing or participating in a mass release of ten or more balloons. āIn Maryland itās now illegal to be a plastic balloon litterbug and thatās good…
Read MoreDover Police Investigate Shooting
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that left a man in his 20s with a gunshot wound to the leg. Officers responded to the area of South Kirkwood Street south of Division Street right after 6:00 p.m. Thursday, and found shell casings in the area. An occupied home was hit by gunfire as well. Police…
Read MoreMan Who Pointed Gun During 2020 Rally Convicted
A Dover man has been convicted of two violent felony crimes for pointing a handgun during a counter-protest. The incident occurred last October at a rally in Wilmington. Michael Hastings was photographed brandishing the weapon as counter-protesters showed up at a rally in support of then-Republican U.S. Senate candidate Lauren Witzke. The Division of Civil…
Read MoreDel. Job-Bound High School Grads May Get Tuition Assistance
Delawareans who have obtained a high school diploma or GED who enrolled in an approved, non-degree credit certificate program could qualify for tuition assistance. Governor John Carney Thursday signed legislation to establish the FAST program -Focus on Alternative Skills Training.Senate Substitute 1 to Senate Bill 65 extends eligibility to 24 months after someone graduates from…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested For Salisbury Robbery, Burglaries
A Salisbury man is charged with burglary, armed robbery, assault and other crimes after police say he was connected to separate investigations. Police investigated three business burglaries Wednesday morning. In each incident, glass was broken and items were taken. Police developed a possible suspect and obtained an arrest warrant for 24-year-old Ernest Adkins. Later that…
Read MoreFormer Del. Brigadier General Richard “Dick” James Passes Away; Funeral Today In Laurel
A retired Delaware Army National Guard Brigadier General has passed away. Services are being held today (Friday) in Laurel for Richard “Dick” James. James was born and raised in Delaware, and was assigned to the 261st Signal Command as a Major in 1975 and retired as a Brigadier General in 1987. He also was a…
Read MoreOctober Brings More Hunting Seasons To Delaware
Hunters will have opportunities this month to hunt snow geese, ducks and other migratory birds. The firearm deer season also begins in October. The one-day, youth-only waterfowl hunt is scheduled for Saturday, October 16th. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources provided more details below about what hunters should know: Additional Delaware hunting seasons are set…
Read MoreGet A Boost: Gov. Hogan Details COVID-19 Booster Shot Initiative
Who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot? When should it happen? What is the availability? Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Thursday was looking to clarify uncertainty over the booster, and he strongly encouraged Marylanders who are leigible to immediately get their booster shot. āIf you are confused about boosters, you are not alone,ā Hogan…
Read MoreSpeeding Driver Arrested On Drug Charges
A traffic stop in Laurel has led to the arrest of a 21-year-old Rehoboth Beach man on drug charges. According to Delaware State Police, a trooper stopped a car on County Seat Highway east of Sussex Highway Wednesday night for speeding (75 miles-per-hour in a 50-m.p.h. zone). The smell of marijuana led to an investigation.…
Read MoreWoman Charged With Burglary, Theft, Offensive Touching
A Millsboro woman is charged with burglary and other offenses in connection with an incident at the home of an acquaintance on Maplewood Drive. According to Delaware State Police, troopers were called to the home this week by a 33-year-old woman, who said she heard someone come in through her front door who was yelling.…
Read MoreScant Details About Possible Seaford Shooting
Seaford Police are investigating a shooting incident Tuesday afternoon in the 300-block of Pine Street. According to police, several shots were fired toward someone at about 4:00 p.m. Arriving officers canvassed the area and found several shell casings, but there was no sign of a suspect or a possible victim. The investigation continues, and anyone…
Read More2 Men Charged With Stealing From Construction Sites
Two Kent County men have been implicated in thefts and burglaries committed at residential construction sites. Delaware State Police said Wednesday that the incidents began in the Felton area in mid-September. Monday, two suspects were seen on video surveillance loading lumber into a truck. The two occupants were taken into custody during a traffic stop.…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Schools Introduce COVID-19 Online Dashboard
Wicomico County Public Schools will make it easier for families, guardians and staff to obtain the latest information about COVID-19 cases and other related issues. The school system has introduced an online COVID-19 Dashboard. It shows active positive cases of coronavirus in schools, and it will provide the weekly total number of staff and students…
Read MoreOcean Pines Fire Hydrant Flushing 10/4 – 10/22
Worcester County Public Works will begin fire hydrant flushing activities in Ocean Pines this October and moving through the various sections. āRoutine flushing of the water system helps to reduce the frequency of discolored water,ā Public Works Director Dallas Baker said. āPublic Works crews open and close the hydrants, flushing out the built-up iron deposits.…
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