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Howard T. Ennis School Principal Passes Away
The Principal of Howard T. Ennis School since 2009 has passed away, according to the Indian River School District. Kristina Perfetti died Tuesday, February 2nd. “We are heartbroken by the passing of Kris Perfetti,” IRSD Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens said. “Words cannot describe the profound impact she had on the Howard T. Ennis community. Under…
Read MoreAdmitted Bank Robber Sentenced To 20 Years
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his guilty plea to armed robbery and an admitted violation of probation. According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, 42-year-old Christopher Baumann robbed a branch of Hebron Savings Bank on Riverside Drive a year ago. Prosecutors said he handed a demand note…
Read More5 Injured In Dorchester Co. House Fire
A house fire in Cambridge sent five people to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries Tuesday. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire on Academy Street started just after noon Tuesday in the two-story home. The occupants were released after hospital treatment and were being assisted by the American Red Cross.…
Read MoreDel. Bill Would Prohibit Mandated COVID-19 Vaccination
No Delawarean should be forced to take the Coronavirus vaccine, according to one statelawmaker. According to State Senator David Lawson, R- Marydel, Delaware Code grants the Governor authorization to mandate that citizens receive an inoculation while a public health State of Emergency is in place. Lawson has introduced a bill that would, he said, preserve…
Read MoreDelaware Seeing Some Decreases in Coronavirus & More Vaccine Coming
Governor John Carney began this week’s coronavirus update with good news. Delaware’s numbers have been dropping in recent weeks. The number of new positive coronavirus tests is lower, hospitalizations are lower and the percent positive for all positive tests has also dropped from a 10.3% on January 5th to 6.9% Monday. Second doses of the…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves a Voluntary Clean Energy Financing Program & Ordinance Amendment on Cluster Subdivisions in the Coastal Area
Last week, the Sussex County Council heard about the Delaware Voluntary Clean Energy Financing Program from Tony DiPrima of Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility. The program provides loans that focus on projects that include energy efficiency, renewable energy measures, and are limited by a property’s assessed value. The loan is paid annually as part of a…
Read MoreGov Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) on Tuesday announced an expansion of Delaware’s COVID-19 vaccination program with a statewide focus on vaccinating Delawareans in underserved, minority communities. Over the last two weeks, the state has piloted a series of efforts aimed at vaccinating…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Supplies Hands-Free CPR Devices For First Responders
Worcester County has obtained nine hands-free mechanical CPR devices, which will be distributed among nine volunteer fire companies. One local fire company that bought a LUCAS hands-free device will also be reimbursed for the cost. Worcester County utilized $168,000 in CARES Act funding to purchase the devices, which minimize a first responder’s risk to communicable…
Read MoreMd. Legislation To Be Reviewed For Racial Impact
Maryland legislative leaders have announced a pilot project to include racial impact statements as part of legislative analysis for the General Assembly. The Department of Legislative Services will be working with Bowie State and the University of Baltimore Schaefer Center to compile data regarding racial impact of major criminal justice reform legislation. Members of the…
Read MoreGrotto Pizza Purchases Dolle’s Candyland Property On Rehoboth Boardwalk
The Rehoboth Beach boardwalk property that was recently vacated by Dolle’s Candyland has been purchased by Grotto Pizza. The pizza chain’s plans for the site have not been fully developed. The Cape Gazette reports that Grotto Pizza plans to relocate one restaurant that it already operates into the boardwalk corner property. Dolle’s plans to open…
Read MoreMilford Police Investigate Large Weekend Fight, Gunfire
Milford Police are investigating reports of gunfire following a large fight at a vacant commercial building along Route 14. At about 1:19 a.m. Saturday, arriving officers encountered a dispersing crowd. Investigators learned that several people had exchanged gunfire near the intersection of Route 14 and Route 113. It’s not known if anyone was injured. A…
Read MoreDelDOT Winter Storm Update/Winter Storm Warning in Effect in NCCo till 10am Tuesday
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to monitor conditions as a significant winter storm moves across the region. The Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service remains in effect for New Castle County until 10 a.m. Tuesday. DelDOT crews will continue to plow and treat roadways throughout the duration of the storm. At…
Read MoreMD Gov Larry Hogan to Give Evening State of the State on Wednesday
Governor Larry Hogan will deliver his seventh State of the State address on Wednesday, February 3. In accordance with federal and state health guidelines, the address will take place virtually. “While we honor the historic and constitutional significance of this annual tradition, it is important we follow the proper health protocols,” said Governor Hogan. “This…
Read MoreDriver Faces Drug Charges After Seaford Traffic Stop
A man has been arrested on drug-related charges following a traffic stop conducted by Seaford Police. According to police, an Acura was stopped when a check of the license plate indicated it belonged to a Buick. The driver parked the vehicle and started to walk away, but was detained by an officer. Police said a…
Read MoreFire Damages Harrington Storage Building
A fire Sunday caused heavy damage to a storage building in Harrington. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, members of Harrington Fire Company responded to the 200-block of Fernwood Drive near Jackson Ditch Road Sunday afternoon. The fire started inside the building, and damage is estimated at $150,000. The cause of the fire…
Read MoreUPDATED: Snow Emergency Plan in Effect in Wicomico County – Lifted in Worcester
WICOMICO COUNTY – The Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack in Wicomico County in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration have implemented the Snow Emergency Plan. This plan is to assist the State Highway Administration in snow clearing operations throughout the county. Effective 1230 Hrs. today’s date, all vehicles on the roadway must…
Read MoreMDOT Continues Winter Weather Response
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will remain in emergency operations mode as crews continue to respond to winter weather that has blanketed the state with snowfall and freezing rain. The National Weather Service expects freezing rain, snow and high winds to impact most of the state. Snow, switching over to…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Wanted on Multiple Warrants Arrested During Traffic Stop
A traffic stop Friday afternoon led to the arrest of a Millsboro man. Delaware State Police spotted a minivan on Hillcrest Drive east of Millsboro and saw 32 year old Darshon Adkins of Millsboro in the front passenger seat. Knowing there were multiple warrants for Adkins arrest, police conducted a traffic stop on Cordrey Road…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Fatal Shooting in Salisbury
Maryland State Police are investigating a shooting in Salisbury Friday. Police were called after witnesses reported hearing shots fired outside of a home on Emory Court. Police found 26 year old Devonta Fagans of Salisbury with gunshot wounds in the parking lot. He died at TidalHealth Hospital in Salisbury Saturday morning and his body has…
Read MoreDelDOT Prepared for Winter Storm Headed to Delmarva
DelDOT crews were on Delaware roads Saturday brining ahead of the onset of today’s storm. They also spent the day preparing equipment. Staff will be ready to hit the roads this morning. Kent and Sussex Counties are under a winter storm watch while New Castle County is under a winter storm warning – both until…
Read MoreMD Transportation Officials Preparing for Winter Storm
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is preparing for a potential winter storm that is forecast to begin Sunday and last through Tuesday of next week, with periods of snow, sleet and rain. The National Weather Service forecast is calling this winter storm an “enhanced threat” with the potential for significant impact on travel.…
Read MoreLincoln Man Sentenced to Life in Prison in 2018 Murder
A Lincoln man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Smyrna man in 2018. In 2019 Ahmir Bailey was convicted of 1st degree murder and other offenses after he and another man were linked in the shooting death of Jameir Vann-Robinson as he and a friend left a house party…
Read MoreDSP Searching for Felton Armed Robbery Suspect
The search continues for the man who held up the Canterbury Shore Stop on Tuesday, January 23 just after 3am. The suspect asked for vitamin water and as the clerk rang it up the suspect pulled a large knife and demanded cash. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash and left on foot. The…
Read MoreDE Public Health Confirms 3 Cases of UK Coronavirus Variant
The Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today the first three confirmed cases of the COVID-19 variant, SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7, in Delaware. This variant is the same one that was first discovered in England in December and is also commonly referred to as the UK Variant. Delaware now joins a list of 26 other states reporting…
Read MoreHogan Lifts 10 P.M. Curfew On Bars, Restaurants
Maryland restaurants and bars will be able to resume late-night hours starting Monday. Governor Larry Hogan Thursday issued an emergency order to lift the restriction under the pandemic that has required establishments to close at 10 p.m. Hogan said improving metrics, the availability of vaccines and the post-holiday surge seemingly fading are the reasons for…
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