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Md. Bill Enhances Telecounseling
Telemedicine has taken off during the pandemic. Why not tele-counseling? A Maryland legislative committee heard testimony on a bill ensure that alcohol and drug trainees can continue to provide telehealth services after the COVID-19 pandemic. The sponsor is State Senator Mary Beth Carozza (R- Eastern Shore). The Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists last year…
Read MoreVIDEO : AG Jennings Outlines Legislative Priorities
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has listed her legislative priorities for the General Assembly session, several of which focus around firearms. Jennings supports a required permit to purchase a gun and a ban on what are known as assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Jennings would also like to see regulation of homemade gun kits. The…
Read MoreDelaware’s Coronavirus Numbers Lower; 2nd Dose Vaccinations at Dover Speedway
Delaware’s coronavirus numbers continue to fall – however testing has been less in the past week because of the weather. Still the two important numbers – the 7-day average for all positive tests is now at 5.5% – the state’s target is 5% and below – and the number of hospitalizations has dropped below 200…
Read MoreSussex County Council Discusses the Sussex Conservation District & Master Planning
The Sussex County Council met Tuesday morning in Georgetown. They started the morning with a presentation from David Baird, the District Coordinator for the Sussex Conservation District. They provide technical guidance and financial assistance to enhance, maintain, protect, and improve land and water resources. Their programs include agriculture conservation, sediment and stormwater and heavy equipment.…
Read MoreHogan Signs RELIEF Act Into Law
Emergency legislation has been signed into law in Maryland that directs more than a billion dollars in tax relief and economic stimulus toward families that are struggling, small businesses, and Marylanders who have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Larry Hogan signed the RELIEF Act of 2021 Monday, several weeks after he introduced…
Read MoreMan On Probation Arrested On Drug Charges
A Bridgevile man faces drug-related offenses and other charges following a traffic stop and a foot pursuit. According to Delaware State Police, detectives with the Governors Task Force initiated a traffic stop on Coverdale Road. Police said 49-year-old Calvin Allen kept driving, then stopped, left the vehicle and fled on foot. Also, police said Allen…
Read MoreReport: Del. Has Spent 2/3rds Of CARES Act Funds
Delaware has spent about 69-percent of $927-million in CARES Act Funding, according to an update from State Auditor Kathy McGuiness. State agencies as of Friday had spent $638.56 million, or an average of about $11-million per week. At least three agencies have spent at least 95-percent of their allocated funds: the Department of Education, the…
Read MoreSuspect Found With $100,000 In Suspected Drug Money
A Kent County man is facing drugs-and-weapons related charges after being pulled over for going through a red light. Delaware State Police said the violation occurred Monday afternoon on Sorghum Mill Road west of South State Street. The smell of marijuana led to an investigation. According to police, a search of 22-year-old Samuel Schuman of…
Read MoreSchool Bus Safety Enforcement Initiative Generates 15 Citations
Delaware State Police have sent a message about school bus safety and the rules of the road. During a recent initiative in the Woodbridge School District, troopers followed several school buses on their morning and afternoon routes. 15 drivers received citations for violations that ranged from speeding to ignoring stop signs. Drivers on both sides…
Read MoreHouse Fire In Blades Under Investigation
A fire damaged a home on East 2nd Street in Blades Monday. Flames were poking through a window when firefighters arrived Monday afternoon. The fire was quickly brought under control.No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation. Other local departments assisted members of the Blades Volunteer Fire Company at the scene.
Read More3-Year-Old Boy Shot In Somerset Co.
A three-year-old boy has been shot in Somerset County. According to Maryland State Police, troopers responded to a home on Bardwell Drive in Princess Anne shortly after 8:30 Monday morning regarding a shooting. The boy and his father were being placed into an ambulance when officers arrived. State Police said an investigation indicates that the…
Read MoreAiling Seal Pup Rescued by MERR at Cape Henlopen State Park
The Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute responded to a very young gray seal pup on Friday, Feb. 12, near the great dune at Cape Henlopen State Park. The pup, who is only about 3 weeks old and still very small, was huddled up against the dune when she was spotted by a beach…
Read MoreFire Damages Milton Area Home Saturday Night
Firefighters from Lewes, Indian River and Milton were called for a residential fire around 10 Saturday night on Arbor Circle in the Woodbridge development south of Milton. Crews arriving at the scene found fire in the basement and smoke throughout the 2-story house. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Church Burglary
Dover Police are investigating a burglary at Whatcoat United Methodist Church Friday morning. Police say the suspect forced open a door causing about $5000 in damage to church property. The suspect is black and wore a dark sweatsuit with a Looney Tunes logo. He was last seen heading towards the Preserve at Whatcoat Apartments. Contact…
Read MoreIcy Bridge Conditions Lead to 12 Vehicle Crash on Route 1 Near Magnolia
Delaware State Police were on the scene of a multiple vehicle crash just before 10 last night on Route 1/Bay Road in the area of Trap Shooters Bridge. Police tell WGMD that 12 vehicles were involved in an accident on the bridge due to icy conditions. It’s unknown the extent of any injuries. Northbound lanes…
Read MoreOne Injured in Crash on Route 13 Near Salisbury
A crash around 7 Saturday night injured one man. Maryland State Police say a Suburban driven by Elmer Dickerson of Salisbury failed to slow before colliding with the rear of a dump truck on Route 13 northbound south of Centre Drive near Salisbury. Dickerson was taken to Tidal Health by ambulance. The driver of the…
Read MoreUS Senate Vote to Convict Former President Trump Comes Up Short
Both of Delaware’s US Senators voted to impeach former President Donald Trump. Senator Coons, in a statement Saturday, says that the divisions stirred up by the former President still exist. We need to move forward with an honest agreement on the facts or the politically motivated violence that was seen at the US Capitol on…
Read MoreVan Rear Ends Occupied Ambulance in Dover
Dover Police were called for a crash just before 1:30 Saturday morning involving an occupied ambulance. Police learned that a van driven by 35 year old Justin Pawlowski rear ended the ambulance in the area of North DuPont Highway and Scarborough Road. Pawlowski and a passenger in the van were taken to an area hospital…
Read MoreMillsboro PD Looking for Man for Questioning in Theft Investigation
Millsboro Police need your help to identify a man wanted in questioning regarding a theft investigation. If you know who this man is – contact Crime Stoppers – 800-TIP-3333 or Millsboro Police Detective Moyer at 302-934-8174.
Read MoreApplications for Expanded Outdoor Seating in Rehoboth Being Taken
Applications are now being taken for expanded outdoor seating for restaurants in downtown Rehoboth for the upcoming 2021 season. Applications are due by March 1st. CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
Read MoreCongressman Harris Asks for Clarification on Mask Mandate for Small Craft Fishing Vessels
Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., issued a statement today in response to the Biden Administration’s Executive Order 13998, which requires the wearing of masks on all federal and federally regulated transportation vehicles and vessels to prevent the spread of COVID-19: “While appropriate on some modes of transportation where social distancing with strangers cannot be maintained, this mandate…
Read MoreRehoboth-Dewey Chamber Renames “Volunteer of the Year” Award
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce annually recognizes a community member for their service. This year’s recipient will receive the debut “Cheryl Blackman Volunteer of the Year” award – in honor of Blackman who loved and service the resort for 53 years. After her many years of selfless contributions, the Chamber honors her life…
Read MoreFootprints In Snow Lead Police To Burglary Suspect
A Lincoln man has been arrested for burglary and other criminal charges after being tracked through footprints in the snow. According to Delaware State Police, troopers were advised about a possible burglary in progress at a home on Cedar Drive early Thursday morning. Footprints in the snow led police from the residence to a shed…
Read MoreGrant Relief Available For Md. Child Care Providers
Child care providers in Maryland that are facing higher costs during the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for a new relief fund. According to Governor Larry Hogan, the Maryland Department of Education is establishing a $60-million grant program to benefit licensed child care centers and registered family child care providers. The state will begin accepting applications…
Read MoreLaurel Man Charged With Assaulting Woman
A Laurel man has been arrested in connection with an assault that resulted in the hospitalization of a 48-year-old woman. According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to a local home Wednesday night and spoke with the injured victim. An investigation led police to contact 49-year-old Sung K. Park, who was found at another nearby…
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