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VIDEO | Gov. Carney Touts Job Potential Of New Legislation
Delaware will establish a ‘site readiness fund’ that Governor John Carney said will help create jobs and lead to economic growth. Carney signed legislation (Senate Bill 127) Tuesday at a Middletown brewery that provides grants, loans or other economic support to businesses that plan to build, renovate or improve infrastructure to attract new businesses or…
Read MoreWest Nile Detected In Sentinel Chickens
For the first time this year, West Nile Virus has turned up in sentinel chickens monitored by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources. This discovery involved a group at a sentinel chicken station in northern New Castle County, one of about 20 monitoring stations statewide. According to DNREC, there have been no reported cases of…
Read MoreDelmar Fire Truck, Tractor Trailer Collide On Route 13
Delmar Police are investigating an accident involving a local fire department truck and a tractor trailer on Route 13 near Line Road. The collision Tuesday morning left several people with minor injuries. The Delmar Fire Department said in a social media post that all fire personnel involved were home and resting later in the afternoon,…
Read More3-Vehicle Crash Near Harrington Claims Life Of Sussex Co. Resident
A three-vehicle wreck on Vernon Road, west of Harrington, claimed the life of a 29-year-old Dagsboro resident Monday morning. According to Delaware State Police, the driver of an eastbound pick-up truck crossed into the oncoming lane near Whiteleysburg Road on a curve Monday morning and collided head-on with a car driven by 27-year-old Elias Diaz-Perez.…
Read MoreVIDEO | Md. Recognizes 31st Anniversary of ADA
Maryland recognized the 31st anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, as Governor Larry Hogan signed an executive order to annually recognize July as Disability Culture and Achievement Month. āToday, the State of Maryland is taking another step forward to ensure that all of our citizens are confident in their ability to contribute to their…
Read MoreShop Md. Tax-Free Week Begins Aug. 8th
The annual Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week is back August 8th through 14th, an annual opportunity for Marylanders to save on back-to-school shopping. During that week, items of clothing or footwear priced at $100 or less are exempt from Maryland’s six-percent sales tax. There are also discounts on the purchase of backpacks. For a list of…
Read MoreDel. Faces Shortage Of School Bus Drivers
Delaware school bus drivers are in demand, with a new school year just weeks away. According to the Delaware Department of Education, local districts and charter schools are getting few new applicants to meet a shortage of bus drivers. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the shortage, because the age of many drivers put them at higher…
Read MoreDel. Suspect In Domestic Burglary Arrested Following Pursuit Into Md.
A man will be extradited from Maryland to Delaware to face charges of burglary, violation of a protection order, DUI and several traffic offenses. Dover Police said a woman called police when she discovered that the man was in her home Sunday night. Officers found no sign of forced entry, but tried to stop 41-year-old…
Read MoreCoast Guard Rescues 7 From Struggling Fishing Vessel Off Cape May
Seven people were rescued from a sport fishing boat that got caught in rough weather Sunday about 69 miles southeast of Cape May. According to the Coast Guard, watchstanders at Sector Delaware Bay received a report from Sector Virginia stating that a 40-foot vessel was caught in ten-foot seas. The crew activated the vessel’s locator…
Read MoreGov Carney to Sign Measure To Promote Sustained Economic Growth and Stability in DE on Tuesday
On Tuesday, Governor John Carney will sign Senate Bill 127, to promote sustained economic growth and create jobs in Delaware. The measure, which had bi-partisan support, was passed in late June. The Governor will sign the bill at First State Brewing Company in Middletown at 2pm. The legislation goes into effect after it is signed…
Read MoreState Auditor McGuiness Launches Project: Gray Fox
State Auditor Kathy McGuiness said today she is excited to announce her Project: Gray Fox website is ready for use atĀ auditor.delaware.gov. āMy team and I have worked hard to establish an online resource for municipalities, counties, school districts and state agencies to securely track their American Rescue Plan Act spending so that Delawareans understand howĀ these…
Read MoreLewes Man Charged with Assault after Argument becomes Violent
A Lewes man has been charged with felony assault after an argument about money escalated to violence when 39 year old Michael Fitzgerald of Lewes struck a 48 year old Lewes man in the face multiple times. The victim was treated at Beebe Medical Center for serious physical injuries. Fitzgerald was identified as the attacker…
Read MoreSeaford PD Investigating Two Shooting Incidents
Seaford Police are investigating two shooting incidents that occurred on Tuesday, July 20. The first incident occurred in the 400 Block of North Street around 6:19pm. Police responded to a report of shots fired and found evidence that there was one shooter and that a residence was struck by gunfire. While officers were at the…
Read MoreClaw Machine Controversy on Rehoboth’s Boardwalk
Dr. Fauci plush figure hangs from a surgical mask in Zelky’s claw machine In regard to the claw machine controversy, it has now become a matter of First Amendment rights, says Matt Weiner, manager of the three Zelky’s arcades on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk. At the start of the summer season, he says he filled one of the claw…
Read MoreApologetic Rep. Gerald Brady To Retire After ’22
State Representative Gerald Brady, D-Wilmington, announced Monday that he would not seek reelection in 2022 as he again apologized for an email that contained a slur against Asian women and that seemed to make light of human trafficking. Brady had previously been reprimanded by the leadership of the House Democratic Caucus, which also ordered him…
Read More3 Salisbury Fires Investigated As Arsons
The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating three separate fires that were apparently set at three houses on Nokomis Avenue in Salisbury. One fire occurred last Wednesday, and two other fires in the same block were reported Friday night. All three properties are owned by a rental company. The fires caused moderate fire, heat…
Read MoreTraffic Update: Route 1 Reopened Near Dover AFB
UPDATE: Shortly before 10 a.m., Route 1 reopened both northbound and southbound near Dover Air Force Base, after being closed due to police activity. According to a spokesperson at Dover Air Force Base, a suspicious package was found in a van in the commercial vehicle inspection facility. Explosives ordnance disposal personnel responded, a perimeter was…
Read MoreVehicle Crash Damages Apartments In Long Neck Area
A vehicle struck the corner of an apartment building in the Long Neck area over the weekend, leaving several people temporarily displaced. The Sussex County Building inspector was called to the scene of the single-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon. The vehicle ended up in a ditch. The apartments are located behind the McDonald’s restaurant at Plaza…
Read More1 Injured in Route 113 Crash South of Georgetown
Emergency personnel from Georgetown and Millsboro were called for a two vehicle crash on Route 113 at Governor Stockley Road south of Georgetown just after 9pm. Delaware State Police say an 18 year old woman from Millsboro was driving a Neon when she collided with a Nissan Titan driven by a 47 year old Milford…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dewey Officer Hospitalized and in Stable Condition After Drunk Man Fights Bouncer
UPDATED – 2pm – A Dewey Beach Police officer is in stable condition after he was knocked unconscious by a Georgetown man after an altercation at the Starboard. Staff at the Starboard were removing 27 year old Brandon Lewis of Georgetown for being disorderly when Lewis assaulted him and ran south on Coastal Highway. The…
Read MoreMillsboro Area Crash on Route 24 Injures 6
Six people were injured in a three vehicle collision on Route 24/John J. Williams Highway in the area of Gull Point Road west of Oak Orchard. Delaware State Police say the cause of the crash remains under investigation. Police say the drivers of three vehicles were all taken to area hospitals along with three children…
Read MoreDover PD & DSP Warning of Two Scams
Dover Police are alerting everyone to a phone scam. They have received reports that a caller is using an active Dover Police officer’s name and rank and is asking for payment of fines or court fees. Police say this is a scam ā Dover Police would never call anyone for these issues or demand payment…
Read MoreFive Points Virtual Working Group Meeting Monday
The Five Points Working Group Meeting will be held virtually on Monday evening beginning at 6pm. The meeting of the Phase 2 working group will include a progress report on the pedestrian bridge study, implementation status and public comment. CLICK HERE FOR THE VIRTUAL ACCESS – passcode: 869600 Join by phone – Dial(for higher quality,…
Read MoreDover Police Investigate 2 Weekend Shootings
Dover Police are investigating two shootings over the past weekend. Gunfire was reported late Saturday night in the 400-block of Barrister Place. A 22-year-old man was shot in the leg. He was taken to a hospital for treatment and later released. According to police, three parked vehicles in the area also were hit by gunshots.…
Read MoreDel. Fire Companies Get Grants To Help Combat Wildfires
Local fire companies are receiving grants of up to $4,500 for purchase of wildfire-related tools and equipment. The funding is part of more than $40,000 in matching grants from the Delaware Forest Service to 14 fire companies. Special pumps, hoses and other equipment will help firefighters as they respond to suppress wildfires in the area.…
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