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Weekly Coronavirus Update: Concerns in Sussex County, New Metrics & Vaccine Planning
During this week’s coronavirus update, Governor John Carney said that Sussex County has seen the most extensive spread of the virus ā starting with the outbreak in April at the poultry plants. Other issues in Sussex County ā senior week, the long holiday weekends, an outbreak at the long term care facility in Greenwood, as…
Read More2 Arrested For Woman’s Murder In Salisbury
Two suspects are facing charges that include first-degree murder in connection with the death of a woman whose body was dumped into a pond.The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office says the body was found Sunday at Johnson Pond. The victim was identified as Trisha Lyn Parker of Salisbury.Investigators were led to 23-year-old Marquez Armstrong, who had…
Read MoreDel. Cancer Mortality Rates Head Downward
Delaware’s cancer mortality rates have gone down over a five-year period ending in 2016. Delaware Public Health data indicates there have also been improvements in cancer death rates among African-American males and females as well as Hispanic females. Overall cancer mortality declined ten percent between 2002-2006 and 2012-2016. The report, Cancer Incidence and Mortality in…
Read MoreVictim Of Fatal Rodney Village Shooting Identified
Delaware State Police have identified the man who was shot to death in Rodney Village earlier this month.21-year-old Shakur Burrage of Dover was discovered shot in a vehicle on David Hall Road the night of October 2nd.Burrage died at the scene.Troopers say their investigation indicates a fight broke out between the victim and an unknown…
Read MoreBayhealth Plans Milton-Area Medical Facility
Bayhealth Monday announced plans to expand services in the Milton area with a planned outpatient center to be built at Lewes-Georgetown Highway and Hudson Road. The facility and team are expected to offer additional primary care physicians, specialists, diagnostic services and walk-in-and emergency care at the 18-acre site. The Delaware Health Resources Board has given…
Read More‘Burnout’ Driver Arrested On A Variety Of Charges
A man who was doing screeching burnouts on Deer Forest Road is facing charges.Delaware State Police say a homeowner observed the activity and shined a flashlight toward the pick-up truck to identify the driver.The vehicle started to slide toward him, at which point the 65-year-old man threw the flashlight at the vehicle’s bumper.According to State…
Read MoreUpdate: Write-In Candidate Addresses Financing Questions
**Patti Drago provided this correspondence with the Department of Elections concerning campaign financing: Dear Mr. Albence,I received your letter informing me that I am required to comply with the reporting requirements of Chapter 80 of Title 15. I agree and I believe that I am in compliance with these requirements.In your letter, you do not specifically say…
Read MoreDEFAC Chair Responds To Senator’s Call For Resignation
Senate Minority Leader Gerald Hocker, R- Ocean View, Monday called for the resignation of the chair of the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council Michael Houghton. Houghton, meanwhile, said he plans to continue helping the state address challenges caused by the pandemic. Hocker, the Senate Minority Leader, said a review of campaign financial disclosures and…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Agreement with Delawareans for Educational Opportunity & Delaware NAACP
Governor John Carney on Monday announced an agreement with Delawareans for Educational Opportunity and the Delaware NAACP to make significant new investments in Delaware public schools and dedicate additional funding for Delawareās most disadvantaged students to help close achievement gaps. The settlement agreement announced on Monday suspends litigation currently pending in Delawareās Court of Chancery…
Read MoreUPDATED: ‘Special Effects’ Fireworks To Be Tested In OC Tuesday
UPDATED 10/12/20 – This has been postponed until Tuesday. ==================================================== Fireworks are not normally associated with Columbus Day. However, in Ocean City fireworks may be heard for a while late Monday afternoon.The Fire Department says “special effects” that may be included in future fireworks displays will be tested by Ocean City’s Special Events staff.Testing is…
Read More‘Land Scam’ Critic’s Probe Raises More Questions
A Delawarean claims a citizen-led investigation implicates the Carney administration for selling state land for pennies on the dollar to a political insider, but DelDOT also provided additional insight into the issue that’s also at the center of a PAC advertising campaign. Monday, Sam Chick released a detailed account on www.delawarelandscam.com surrounding the transactions that…
Read More2 Hurt In Rehoboth-Area Crash
A crash on Warrington Road Sunday afternoon sent two people to a hospital, according to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company. Crews were dispatched to an accident scene on Warrington Road Sunday at 4:43 p.m. Two people in the vehicle were taken to Beebe Medical Center for Treatment. Sussex County EMS also responded, and Delaware…
Read MoreMd. Voter Registration Deadline Is Tuesday
If you are a Marylander who wants to vote in next month’s election, this Tuesday is the deadline to register online to vote.Registration can be accomplished at a local board of elections office, or online at elections.maryland.gov.The deadline to register online is 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. Voters may also update status or register in person at…
Read MoreIt’s Columbus Day – Here’s What’s Closed
It’s the end of a three-day holiday weekend for many. The observance of Columbus Day is impacting government offices and services. Rehoboth Beach City Hall offices are closed today. There is no residential trash pick-up. Worcester County Government Offices, including the Department of Recreation and Parks, are also closed today. Maryland Department of Transportation Motor…
Read MoreSuspect Accused Of Ramming Squad Car, Assaulting K9
A Millsboro man faces charges following a pursuit with Delaware State Police following an incident in which he is accused of assaulting a police K-9 and deliberately striking a police vehicle.Troopers say a man kept going after a trooper tried to pull him over suspicion of reckless driving and DUI on Holland Road inside Holly…
Read More3rd Outage Affects 911 Service
For the third time in less than two weeks, an outage affected the ability to reach 9-1-1 dispatch.AT&T cell subscribers could not complete calls to 9-1-1 in Sussex and Kent Counties for a while Sunday, according to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and Delaware State Police.The problem was resolved after about three hours.A…
Read MoreMan Assaulted, Left Unconscious On Kitchen Floor
A 77-year-old man is hospitalized in critical condition after being found injured on the kitchen floor of a home in Magnolia.Delaware State Police say a family member discovered the victim Sunday just after 11 a.m. at the residence on Moores Drive in Meadowbrook Acres.Police say an investigation indicates that the man was assaulted.The incident is…
Read MoreMechanical Issues Sideline Woodland Ferry
The Woodland Ferry is currently not in operation.According to DelDOT, mechanical issues were discovered with the ferry, which crosses the Nanticoke River.There is no official word on when service will be restored.The Woodland Ferry was recently suspended for a week for the annual U.S. Coast Guard inspection.
Read MoreSelbyville Teen Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses
A Selbyville teen has been arrested on drug and weapons charges after he allegedly stole money from the 73 year old victim that he is living with. Delaware State Police say the victim confronted 19 year old Darren Leager about the missing money when the teen grabbed a sawed off shotgun next to his bed.…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Arrested After Threatening Victim with Gun
A Millsboro man has been arrested after he threatened a female acquaintance with a gun. Delaware State Police were called to Screenhouse Lane east of Millsboro and learned that 62 year old Linwood Shields was arguing with the female victim and broke through a bedroom door to confront her, took a firearm from the closet…
Read MoreMilton Man Arrested after Threatening a Man with a Gun
A Milton man has been arrested after he threatened another man with a gun. Delaware State Police were called to West Springside Drive in Milton where the 42 year old victim said that 33 year old Djuan Sheppard pointed a gun at him during an argument and then rode off on a moped. Police located…
Read MoreFirefighters Battling Blaze South of Seaford
Firefighters are on the scene of a blaze on Lynk Lane south of Seaford. Fire crews were called just after 6:30 this morning for a commercial fire and firefighters arriving at the scene found fire through the roof. Multiple crews from Sussex, Wicomico and Caroline Counties are on the scene or providing back up. The…
Read MoreLawsuit Challenging Mailed Ballot Deadline Fails
A Vice Chancellor with Delaware’s Court of Chancery issued an opinion Friday that rejected a lawsuit which sought to extend the deadline for mailed and absentee ballots to be counted. The League of Women Voters and the ACLU of Delaware went to court, contending that the vote-by-mail option approved by the General Assembly as a…
Read MoreTwo Sussex Tech Staff Members Positive for Coronavirus
Two staff members at the Sussex County Vocational Technical School District have tested positive for COVID-19, the District informed the school community today. The staff members followed proper social distancing and mask-wearing protocols when on campus. People who were in contact with the affected staff members have been notified individually and advised on the recommended…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Library Partial Reopening
The Rehoboth Beach Public Library is reopening the building to the public Tuesdays and Thursdays forBrowsing the shelves and using library computers. Appointments will be required for the 5 sociallydistance computer terminals. Please call or visit the library during business hours to schedule anappointment. When visiting the library, cloth masks covering the mouth and nose…
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