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DSP Looking for Magnolia Robbery Suspect
Delaware State Police are looking for a suspect in a Magnolia robbery. Police say that they were called to a home on Gray’s Lane around 9am Friday, where they learned a man went into a woman’s home and began arguing with her and stole her property. During the robbery the suspect – later identified as…
Read MoreMayoral Election in Georgetown in May
There will be an election in Georgetown in May. Incumbent Bill West is challenged by Councilwoman Angela Townsend for Mayor. The Ward 3 and 4 seats are unopposed. Eric Evans filed for Townsend’s Ward 3 seat and incumbent Penuel Barrett filed for another term in Ward 4. The polls will be open from 8am to…
Read MoreDE Senate Committee to Discuss Offshore Wind Wednesday at 1pm – Public Comment Will be Taken
On Wednesday, the Delaware Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee is scheduled to discuss Senate Bill 265. This measure will authorize processes necessary to help meet the net zero goals of the Climate Change Solutions Act of 2023. This will prepare for offshore wind to be a significant element of Delaware’s energy future – if…
Read MoreFour Little Leagues in Delaware & Maryland Celebrate Opening Day this Weekend
Eight towns in Delaware and Maryland celebrated Opening Day for Little League last weekend – this weekend four more will have Opening Day. Milford and Woodbridge hold their Opening Day ceremonies Friday evening. Saturday it will be Delmar and East Wicomico. Still to hold Opening Day ceremonies – Laurel on Friday, April 26 and Millsboro…
Read MoreUPDATE: Gold Alert Canceled for 60-Year-Old Millsboro Man
UPDATED – 04/19/24 – 5:50pm – The Gold Alert issued on April 16 by Delaware State Police Troop 7 for Michael Brittingham has been canceled. Michael has been located. ================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 04/17/24 – Delaware State Police Troop 7 has issued a Gold Alert for 60-year-old Michael Brittingham of Millsboro. He was last seen on April…
Read MoreKey Bridge Update – Friday, April 19
In the three and a half weeks since the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, over 13-hundred tons of steel have been removed from the collapse site and 120 containers have been removed from the M/V Dali. Maryland Governor Wes Moore said during Friday’s update that they will remove 140 containers – which will be enough…
Read MoreSalisbury & Maryland State Police Investigate Deadly Crash Thursday Evening
Salisbury Police and Maryland State Police are investigating a crash Thursday evening just before 4:30 on South Salisbury Boulevard. Police say that a van and motorcycle collided in the area of Pinehurst Avenue. Investigation revealed that 22 year old Ethan Smith of Mardela Springs was operating the motorcycle northbound at a high rate of speed…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Investigate Shooting Thursday Night
A shooting investigation is underway by Salisbury Police after an incident on South Boulevard Thursday evening just before 9. Police say a 23 year old man suffered a non-life threatening injury from an apparent gunshot. Police ask anyone with information to contact them at 410-548-3165 or call Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.
Read MorePartial Opening of New Lewes Roundabout
DelDOT has partially opened the Plantation Road/Beaver Dam Road Roundabout connection west of Lewes to traffic. The roundabout has been under construction for about a year and the roadways closed since last November, Currently there is access to Plantation Road and Beaver Dam Roads and Salt Marsh Boulevard. The connection to the Route 9 intersection…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Armed Robbery in Dover
Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery around 4 Friday morning in the parking lot at the Waffle House on South Dupont Highway in Dover. Police say four women were inside a disabled car waiting for help when two black men with guns approached and demanded the victims’ property. The victims complied and the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Bicyclist in Camden
04/19/24 – 11:50am – Delaware State Police have identified 52 year old Gregory Robinson of Dover as the man who died in a fatal bicycle crash in Camden on April 17. ================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 04/18/24 – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist yesterday evening in Camden. At about 9:17 p.m.,…
Read MoreMD Flags to Half-Staff Saturday to Honor Boonsboro Chief of Police Kevin Eugene Morgan
Governor Wes Moore has ordered Maryland flags to be lowered to half staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday at all state and federal buildings in Maryland to honor the life and service of Boonsboro Chief of Police Kevin Eugene Morgan, who died April 13 after suffering a medical emergency while on duty. “Chief Morgan…
Read MoreDE Job Growth Slows; Unemployment Slightly Lower
Unemployment in Delaware and nationally dropped a tenth of a percent in March. The Delaware average dropped to 3.9% and national unemployment average dropped to 3.8%. In Sussex County unemployment dropped from 4.3% to 4.1% for March. Jobs in the First State have been growing since Covid – with 18,100 more jobs as of January…
Read MoreWicomico County Man Indicted for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
An investigation by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center led to the criminal indictment of 64 year old James Thompson. Officials say the focus of the investigation was allegations of sexual abuse of a minor by Thompson over several years. Earlier this week a Wicomico County Grand…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gold Alert Canceled for 15-Year-Old Dover Girl
UPDATED – 04/19/24 – 6pm – A Gold Alert issued on April 17 by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 for Nevaeh Nash has been canceled. Nevaeh has been located. ========================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 04/17/24 – Delaware State Police Troop 3 is issuing a Gold Alert for 15-year-old Nevaeh Nash of Dover. Nevaeh was last seen on…
Read More2 Injured After Vehicle Crashes into Georgetown Business
Georgetown emergency personnel were called to Layton Avenue just after 8am Thursday for a vehicle in a building. Police and fire personnel found one person inside the business was struck. The operator of the vehicle was also injured – both were taken to nearby hospitals with serious injuries. Georgetown Police are investigating.
Read MoreState Police Arrest Bridgeville Man for Selling Stolen Car
Delaware State Police arrested a 66-year-old Bridgeville man for selling a stolen car following a vehicle theft investigation that began last week in Bridgeville. The location of the vehicle theft was on a property on Dublin Hill Road in Bridgeville. Troopers learned that the victim’s gray 2004 Ford Taurus had been parked on his friend’s property…
Read MoreDelaware State University Hosts “Level Up” Event to Highlight Public Service Job Opportunities
More than 30 federal and state government agencies participated in an event earlier this month in which Delaware State University students received valuable information about federal and state government job opportunities. The Level Up Top Public Service event was held on campus on April 9th. The event exposed students to a countless array of career possibilities…
Read MorePublic Hearing to be Held on Proposed Operating Budget for Wicomico County
A public hearing will be held by the Wicomico County Council in Council Chambers of the Government Office Building on N. Division Street in Salisbury on Tuesday, May 7th at 6:00 p.m. The reason for the hearing is to receive public comments on the proposed Operating Budget for the County for the period of July…
Read MoreBob Reed Files With DE Department of Elections to Run for 18th District State Senate Seat
Robert “Bob” Reed, who is an active member of the Republican party, has filed with the Delaware Department of Elections to run for office for the State Senate seat in the 18th District. The 18th District includes Milford, Slaughter Beach, Lincoln, Ellendale, Houston, Greenwood, Bridgeville and rural areas of Redden. According to a statement released…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bethel Municipal Election Sat, April 13
UPDATED – 04/17/24 – Posted on the town’s website – CONGRATULATIONS TO PAT KOUGHÂ ON HER ELECTION TO THE BETHEL TOWN COUNCIL =============================================== UPDATED – 04/12/24 – Voters in Bethel will go to the polls Saturday/today to elect one person to the Town Council. Incumbent Pat Kough is challenged by Michael Calloway for the 3-year seat.…
Read MoreDelaware Honors Top High School Seniors as 2024 Secretary of Education Scholars
Secretary of Education Mark Holodick has recognized 93 public school students from the Class of 2024 as Secretary of Education Scholars. Governor John Carney and other state leaders joined Holodick last night to celebrate the students during a dinner in Dover. The state has named Secretary of Education Scholars every year since 1984. The number of scholars from each school is based…
Read MoreMD State Police Releases Results of Traffic Safety Initiative at US-50 and MD-610 Intersection
In an effort to ensure the safety of all motorists traveling through Maryland, particularly at intersections known for higher levels of traffic incidents, Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack conducted a targeted traffic safety initiative at the intersection of US-50 and MD-610 earlier this week leading to troopers making 71 traffic stops at that location. The…
Read MoreSalisbury Zoo Welcomes New Deer
The Salisbury Zoo recently welcomed a second white-tailed deer, Rosie. Rosie, who is about 9 months old, is now on exhibit with the Zoo’s other white-tailed deer, Zoe, and Nigerian dwarf goats Bert and Ernie. Zookeeper Brinkley Rayne says the goats were added to the Zoo’s collection in November 2022. Rayne said Rosie is sweet…
Read MoreDelDOT Announces Release of Next Podcast Episode Discussing Safety on Delaware Roads
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has released the next episode of its “On the Move with DelDOT“ podcast. This episode, titled “Safety Matters” features DelDOT Chief Traffic Engineer Peter Haag and Highway Safety Improvement Plan Manager Scott Neidert discussing the department’s efforts to improve safety on Delaware roads. The episode coincides with National Work…
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