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H2Oi organizer sounds off on media, OC, and event
A statement from the H2O International event organizer: “This must be reprinted in full, otherwise you DO NOT have my permission to use any part. For the record H2O International has absolutely nothing to do with Ocean City, MD and whatever happens in Ocean City during the week(end) is beyond anyone’s control. Can you control…
Read MoreSussex County Council Proclaims April “Fair Housing Month” & The County has Some Job Openings
The Sussex County Council had a light agenda this week. County Administrator Todd Lawson read a proclamation To The Sussex County Association of Realtors naming April as Fair Housing Month in Sussex County. Mr. Lawson also told the council that Thursday is County Government Day – and high school juniors from Sussex County Boys and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fatal crash in Milford early Tuesday morning
UPDATED – 2pm – A Millsboro man is dead after a crash just after 2:30 Tuesday morning on Route 1 in Milford. Milford Police a Suburban driven by 30 year old Glenn Outten of Harrington was northbound in the southbound lanes when he collided head on with an Escape driven by 56 year old Jay…
Read MoreMountaire Fire Causes $500,000 Damage
A malfunction in a power transformer is the cause of a fire at the Mountaire Poultry Plant in Selbyville Monday afternoon. The plant was in operation when the fire broke out and all employees were evacuated safely. Firefighters found heavy fire showing from a third floor outside area of the plant facing Railroad Avenue. Fire…
Read MoreDE seeking nominations for Women’s Hall of Fame
Delaware’s Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy are looking for nominees for the 38th annual induction into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame. Governor John Carney says Delaware women contribute significantly to the community, workforce, and culture of Delaware. Eligible nominees must have made an important and lasting impact on the lives of Delawareans and…
Read MoreFenwick Island Lighthouse to undergo rehab work
The Fenwick Island Lighthouse is going to shine a little brighter this year. Beginning this spring and continuing into the summer of 2018, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will be conducting rehab work on the exterior of the keeper’s house of the Fenwick Island Lighthouse located at the intersection of 146th St.…
Read MoreArson suspect arrested with crack-cocaine in Wicomico County
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputies arrests a woman after investigating arson threats. Authorities say the investigation began last week, and on Friday deputies received an arrest warrant for Zora Vetra of Salisbury. That day deputies observed Vetra driving, pulled her over, and informed Vetra she was under arrest for the active warrant. Then, Vetra began…
Read MoreFormer Senate candidate endorses Rob Arlett
Chuck Boyce, a former Republican candidate for the United States Senate, threw his full and support behind Sussex County Councilman Rob Arlett’s bid for the office. Boyce says after getting to know Arlett as a citizen and leader, he firmly believes Arlett is solely in it to better the lives of all Delawareans. The Sussex…
Read MoreRehoboth Police honor outstanding employees at annual banquet
The Rehoboth Beach Police Department recognized officers and employees during its annual awards banquet last week. Chief of Police Keith Banks says, “the awards ceremony is to recognize the dedication and impressive achievements of employees and the department’s community and business partners.” Detective Tyler Whitman was named 2017 Officer of the Year, and Dispatcher Ryan…
Read MoreMD, DE senators speak out against “junk” health plans
Maryland and Delaware U.S. Senators Ben Cardin, Chris Van Hollen, Chris Coons, Tom Carper were among 47 senators calling on the Trump Administration to halt a proposed regulation that would expand the use of short-term health care plans to create junk health insurance plans. The senators say that junk health insurance plans would raise premiums…
Read MoreStudy: Delaware economic outlook best in 5 years
A Study ranks Delaware’s economic outlook 36th out of the 50 states. The American Legislative Exchange Council gave the first state its highest ranks in over 5 years based on state policy variables such as tax burden and minimum wage. Maryland jumped up two spots this year, sitting at 32nd overall. Read the full report…
Read MoreDSP Find Home Meth Lab in Seaford
Two people have been arrested by Delaware State Police for a meth lab operation at a home in Seaford. Police were tipped that two wanted persons – 36 year old Mary Fleetwood and 29 year old Zachary Hufnell – were living in a residence on Owls Nest Road in Seaford. Both had outstanding warrants and were…
Read MorePedestrian Killed Sunday Night in Dover
A pedestrian was struck just before 7pm Sunday night in the area of Route 13 and Townsend Boulevard. Dover Police say 60 year old Brenda Beckner died from her injuries. Police say she was crossing the highway with her service dog against the signal when she was struck by a Subaru, driven by 47 year…
Read More2 Alarm Fire in Downtown Berlin
Berlin firefighters are on the scene of a 2 alarm fire on South Main Street in Berlin. Fire broke out just before 8:30 at Attics of My Life. Fire crews from all over northern Worcester County as well as Wicomico County are helping to battle the blaze.
Read MoreMD Comptroller in Salisbury Tuesday
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot will be on the Eastern Shore on Tuesday. He will spend the day in Salisbury – starting at noon with a talk on financial literacy at the Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore Leadership Day at Beaver Run Elementary School. Then at 1:30pm he’ll present the William Donald Schaefer Helping People…
Read MoreWicomico County Man Sentenced for Assault & Weapons Offenses
Fifteen years in prison is the sentence for 39 year old Norman Fisher. Fisher was convicted in January by a Wicomico County jury of 1st degree assault and weapons offenses. Officials say that last February, Fisher pointed a rifle at his wife and threatened to kill her. Then in the middle of the night –…
Read MoreLaurel Teen Charged with Resisting Arrest & Drug Offenses
While Laurel police responded to a trespassing call, as they tried to arrest two juveniles and 18 year old Jerziah Witherspoon, he began to actively resist arrest and a large crowd began to form. Additional officers from the State Police and several neighboring towns were called to assist and eventually Witherspoon was taken into custody. …
Read More12th Annual Ride to the Tide Motorcycle Ride Today
The 12th Annual Ride to the Tide for Special Olympics Delaware begins at 11:30 this morning as 1000 motorcycles leave Rommel Harley-Davidson in Smyrna. They will travel northbound on Route 13 to Smyrna-Leipsic Road, eastbound to Route 9 and then move onto Route 1 south of Dover Air Force Base. Just north of Lewes, the…
Read MoreCDC Expands Romaine Lettuce Warning to ALL Types from Yuma, AZ Region
UPDATED 4/25/18 – What’s New? Fourteen more ill people from eight states were added to this investigation since the last update on April 25, 2018. Three more states have reported ill people: Mississippi, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. The most recent illness started on April 20, 2018. Illnesses that occurred in the last two to three weeks…
Read MoreTraffic Stop in Ellendale Leads to Arrest
A traffic stop in Ellendale led to the arrest of a man on multiple outstanding warrants. Ellendale Police spotted the violation and followed the vehicle as it pulled into a driveway. The driver, 40 year old Rolando Rodriguez, initially gave police a false name – he had no driver’s license, registration or insurance and was…
Read MoreSeaford Voters Elect Mayor David Genshaw & 2 Council Members
Seaford voters have overwhelmingly sent David Genshaw back to the mayor’s office with 375 votes to Alfred Cannon’s 63. Orlando Holland will return to the city council – he was the second highest vote-getter behind James King. King won 233 votes, Holland got 195. Matt McCoy received 185 votes and Shane Beard and Pat Jones…
Read MoreDSP Warn About Staged Crashes
Delaware State Police are investigating a carjacking that took place after an intentional motor vehicle collision. The incident occurred at approximately 9:31 p.m., Wednesday, April 18, 2018, on DE Route 71 (Red Lion Road), in the area of Old Summit Road, Bear. A 30 year old Middletown woman was traveling DE 71 eastbound, at the posted speed…
Read MoreMSP Arrest 2 in Murder of Salisbury Man
Two Salisbury men have been charged with 1st and 2nd degree murder in the shooting death of 20 year old Jaquanta Walton of Salisbury outside the VFW in June of 2017. Maryland State Police continue to investigate, but say Walton had attended a party at the VFW and was in the parking lot after closing…
Read MoreLaurel Teen Sentenced to 16 Years for Manslaughter
A Laurel teen has been sentenced after a shooting death at the Wexford Village Apartments in Laurel. Officials in the AG’s office report that a Superior Court judge sentenced 19 year old Stephon Jackson to 16 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter, firearms and other offenses. 18 year old Mekell Horsey was…
Read More4 Arrested After Walgreens Robbery in Lewes
Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery at the Walgreens in Lewes just after 2 Friday morning. Police say two suspects went inside and jumped over the counter while two others acted as lookouts. One suspect who was armed with a gun ordered the pharmacist to unlock the safes as they took several bottles of…
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