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Increase in DE in Equine West Nile Virus Cases
Delaware’s State Veterinarian says the First State has seen an increase in equine cases of West Nile virus. Five cases have been confirmed and one suspected was recently reported – most in Kent County (1 in NCCo) and none of the horses were vaccinated. Four of the horses have recovered and one was euthanized. These…
Read MoreUPDATED: 2nd Salisbury Man Sentenced for Conspiracy & Identity Theft
UPDATED – 10/26/23 – A Salisbury man has been sentenced to over 30 months in federal prison for wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. A U-S District Court Judge Thursday sentenced 48 year old Duane Larmore in connection with the theft of over $1.8-million fro Shore Appliance Connection, where he was employed. Larmore was…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Threatening Image on Social Media
City of Rehoboth Beach Conducting a Traffic and Parking Study Survey
As part of its ongoing traffic and parking study, the City of Rehoboth Beach is conducting a stakeholder survey. The 11-question survey is available via the city’s digital engagement platform, Reach Out Rehoboth. Participants must register on the Reach Out Rehoboth site in order to take the survey. The survey will close on November 26th, and results will be shared…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Arrested for Stealing Light Poles
Delaware State Police have arrested a 55-year-old Greenwood man for stealing two 40-foot light poles from a 73-year-old homeowner’s property on Rockin Way in Ellendale last week. Richard Boyd was arrested on Monday afternoon and charged with two felonies—Theft Greater than $1500 and Victim is Older than 62 Years of Age and Conspiracy 2nd Degree. Boyd was…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Transportation Pursuing Federal Grants as Part of Commitment to Community Connectivity
The Maryland Department of Transportation has submitted five funding requests for nearly $24 million to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant program for projects that will restore community connections and address transportation facilities that have historically divided neighborhoods. Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld say it’s incumbent upon the Maryland Department of…
Read MorePlantation Road to Close Early Next Month
Plantation Road in the Lewes/Rehoboth area will be closed for six months beginning, Monday, November 6th, According to DelDOT. Plantation Road will be closed to all traffic from Shady Road to west of Salt Marsh Boulevard, including access to the Route 9 intersection until May 2024 when the new roundabout will open. This work is part of the…
Read MoreVehicle Collision Leaves Dover Woman Seriously Injured
Dover Police Investigating Armed Carjacking at Sam’s Club
Dover Police are looking for two individuals following an armed carjacking that occurred yesterday evening at Sam’s Club. Officers arrived at Sam’s Club after 7 p.m. The victim, a 26-year-old Magnolia man, told them he was approached by two black males in the parking lot, one of which was armed with a handgun. They demanded…
Read MoreMaryland State Police to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day
Maryland State Police are asking those who have unwanted prescription drugs to dispose of the items properly during national drug take back day. Citizens can drop off unused prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28th at all 23 Maryland State Police barracks. Maryland State Police are participating as part of the…
Read MoreRecord Number of Aging Vehicles, Colder Weather Put More Cars at Risk of Breakdown this Winter
The record number of aging vehicles on our roadways and colder temperatures in the coming months put drivers at greater risk of a breakdown this winter. According to S&P Global, the average age of vehicles on American roadways is a record 12.5 years old, so the winter months will likely take a greater toll on tires,…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Man Wanted for Domestic Incidents in Sussex County
Delaware State Police are looking for a man wanted for several felony domestic-related incidents over the past two months in Sussex County. Police say 58 year old Matthew Satterfield may be in the Milford area, but attempts to locate him have not been successful. If you know where Satterfield is – contact DSP at Troop…
Read MoreSalisbury Home Damaged by Accidental Fire
No Vote by Sussex County Council on Stillwater Harbor, LLC Appeal; County Finance Department Awarded Again
The Sussex County Council began an hour early Tuesday morning for an appeal hearing on the Stillwater Harbor Subdivision – proposed for the Oak Orchard area off River Road. The County Planning & Zoning Commission, after nearly two years, recommended denial for the proposed project – basing their decision on multiple reasons – including frequent…
Read MoreAG Jennings sues Meta
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Tuesday that Delaware has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general suing Meta in federal and state courts. The suit alleges that Meta knowingly designed and deployed harmful features that addict children and teens on Instagram and its other social media platforms – and at the same time Meta…
Read MoreUPDATED: Missing Man in Caroline County Found Drowned in Pond
UPDATED – 2pm – At approximately 1025 hours on October 24, 2023, the Caroline County Department of Emergency Services received a 911 call for service regarding a drowning in the 25900 block of Hignutt Road in Denton. The Denton Volunteer Fire Company and Caroline County EMS arrived on scene and found a male deceased in…
Read MoreLaurel Police Looking for Suspect in Oct 16 Pursuit
Laurel Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a high-speed vehicle pursuit that occurred on Monday, October 16th just before 8pm. A patrol officer tried to conduct a traffic stop on a green Civic that was in excess of 100mph in a 55mph zone and had fictitious registration. The officer discontinued pursuit after…
Read MoreColin Bonini Running for Kent County Register of Wills
Former State Senator Colin Bonini has announced that he is running for Kent County Register of Wills. In his release, Bonini says he’s spent his entire adult life in service to the people of Kent County and this would be a different way to help them. Bonini was a state senator for 28 years in…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Start at 9am with P&Z Subdivision Appeal
The Sussex County Council meets on Tuesday – but this week the meeting will begin at 9am. The Council will hear an appeal of the County Planning Commission’s denial of the Stillwater Harbor Subdivision. (Oak Orchard area). When the Council begins its regular meeting they will revisit two pieces of Old Business – a Conditional…
Read MorePhiladelphia Man Charged after Shots Fired at Dover Convenience Store
A Philadelphia man has been arrested by Dover Police after a shots fired complaint on Sunday just after 12:30am at the 7-11. Police found damage to the store and the investigation showed that 25 year old Quadir Petty Smith was holding a firearm and pointing it at people at the scene. Police don’t know if…
Read MoreMore Deer Crossing DE Roads as Rutting Season Begins and Standard Time Returns
In just under two weeks we’re going to fall back into Standard time with shorter days. That also means that it’s also rutting season for white-tailed deer. DNREC, State Police and Office of Highway Safety officials to be extra cautions behind the wheel as you’ll likely be traveling more when deer are most active –…
Read MoreDelDOT Meeting Thursday Ahead of Plantation Road Closure in Lewes
You’re invited to the Lewes Transit Center on Thursday morning to learn more about the upcoming 6-month closure of Plantation Road. The six-month closure will begin on Monday, November 6th. On Thursday, DelDOT project managers will discuss the construction timeline, detour routes and project specifications from 10:30 to 11:30am. CLICK HERE FOR THE PROJECT INFORMATION
Read MoreOne Injured in Crash on Route 24 East of Millsboro
One person was injured after a two vehicle crash on Route 24 at Streets Road east of Millsboro. Emergency personnel from Indian River VFC responded and say a Caravan and Durango collided – with the Durango continuing into a utility pole and stopping on Warwick Road. One person was taken to a nearby medical facility…
Read MoreOut of Control Car Crashes into Cheswold Home
Registration Begins for DMV’s Low-Digit Tag Lottery Monday, Oct 23
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles will hold its annual low-digit tag release beginning on Monday, November 6. Tag-A-Palooza 2023 will be five days of online giveaways and four in-person events. Registrations to win a low-digit tag will begin at 8am on Monday, October 23 – and you must register in advance – through Thursday,…
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