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Victim’s Ear Bitten During Assault
A man is accused of biting another man’s ear during an argument in Dover. Delaware State Police say troopers responded to a home in the 5,000-block of North Dupont Highway Wednesday night about an assault complaint. Investigators learned that an acquaintance of 34-year-old Hugo Montecino-Caal had visited Montecino-Caal’s residence. After the two started to argue,…
Read MoreDPH UPDATE (7/9/20): 69 Additional Positive Cases; 2 New Deaths
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 69 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Two new deaths were also reported. In addition, 63 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 12 of whom are critically ill. A total of…
Read MoreJuvenile Stole Car, Crashed Into Police Vehicle
A juvenile is charged with crashing a stolen vehicle into a Delaware State Police patrol vehicle in Greenwood. State Police say the 14-year-old male from Washington D.C. was in a car that was reported stolen from a gas station in Millsboro Wednesday as he traveled northbound on Route 13 north of Route 16. The teen…
Read MoreDEMEC Power Savers Alert Thu. July 9th
Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation is alerting customers about the importance of conserving electricity usage. DEMEC is issuing a Power Savers Alert for between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Customers are encouraged to lower their electric use during these hours to save money both now and later. Participation will lower electric use throughout the community and…
Read MoreMore Inmates At SCI Diagnosed With COVID-19
Testing, tracing and treatment are part of the state’s response to an outbreak of coronavirus at Sussex Correctional Institution. Cleaning is also a big part of the Delaware Department of Correction’s mitigation plan. 119 inmates at SCI and three at Morris Community Correction Center in Dover had active COVID-19 infection as of Wednesday, including 95…
Read MoreMd. Gov. Hogan Presses For Expanded Voting Options
Governor Larry Hogan wants Marylanders to have options in this year’s elections. He’s directed the State Board of Elections to come up with plans for early voting centers, an absentee and mail-in voting process and expanded hours at polling places. Voters would receive an application to send back to receive a mail-in ballot. Hogan says…
Read MoreSalisbury Lifts Crowd Size Limit
Salisbury is lifting a size limit on gatherings. The decision is made in conjunction with the latest State of Maryland health and safety guidelines. The city had enacted a size limit of 50 people earlier during the COVID-19 pandemic. Salisbury still urges anyone taking part in a large gathering of people to practice social distancing,…
Read MoreCrash Knocks Down Pole, Wires In Seaford Area
A vehicle crashed into a pole early this morning in the 22,000-block of Coverdale Road in the Seaford area. The road is closed to traffic in the area. Delaware Electric Cooperative is also responding to a power outage in the area. DelDOT says Coverdale Road is closed in the area of Hastings Farm Road.
Read MoreFarms Pack Boxes To Help Local Families
Farms and farmers carry out a critical role in helping Delaware families who are facing financial challenges during the pandemic. Vincent Farms in Laurel is among those participating in the Farmers to Families Food Box program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The program that started earlier this year helps to supply fresh produce,…
Read MoreWoman Found Shot At Dover Crash Scene
Dover Police are investigating a shooting death shortly after midnight. Police responded to South DuPont Highway and Loockerman Street to a reported vehicle crash. A car struck a sign at the intersection. Police say 27-year-old Uniqua Caldwell of Dover was found in the driver’s seat of a black Dodge Challenger with a gunshot to the…
Read MoreBridgeville’s Apple Scrapple Festival Canceled For 2020
A beloved fall tradition in Sussex County is canceled for 2020. Organizers of Bridgeville’s Apple Scrapple Festival broke the news on its Facebook page. Circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about the safety of visitors, vendors and volunteers led to the decision to cancel. The Apple Scrapple Festival is scheduled to return to Bridgeville…
Read MoreCourts Warn Not To Ignore Notices To Appear
Delaware Justice of the Peace Courts are open, and anyone who receives a notice to appear must respond. The J.P. Courts have largely returned to normal operations after being suspended due to the pandemic. People who receive notices to appear but who may be reluctant to venture out are encouraged to contact the courts. It…
Read MoreLewes Man Arrested Following Domestic Incident
A domestic incident leads to a Lewes man’s arrest for aggravated menacing and other offenses. Delaware State Police say an argument between 33-year-old Austin Balke and his 32-year-old girlfriend became physical, with Balke grabbing her cell phone and essentially trapping her in a bedroom as he assaulted her. At one point, troopers say Balke broke…
Read MoreBiden & Trump Winners in DE Presidential Primary (Unofficial Results)
The Delaware Presidential Primary had no surprises – VP Joe Biden easily won the Democratic vote with 89% of the vote. Bernie Sanders got 7% and Elizabeth Warren 3% of the vote. On the GOP side – President Trump grabbed 88% of the vote and Roque de la Fuente got 12%. In Sussex County Joe…
Read More2020 Will Go Out With A Bang In Ocean City
Plans to reschedule Ocean City’s postponed 4th of July fireworks fizzle out. Members of Council voted in favor of applying deposits with Celebration Fireworks toward a New Year’s Eve display, and are working with the same vendor on Independence Day 2021. Fireworks will be sent up December 31st at Northside Park, and at the park…
Read MoreMark Schaeffer Runs for Sussex Co. Council District 3
There will be a contested Republican Primary in Sussex County Council’s Third District. I.G. Burton is seeking a second term, and Mark Schaeffer announced on WGMD with Mike Bradley Tuesday that he would run for that office. Schaeffer says he brings a land use background to a position that’s largely focused upon land use. He…
Read MoreGov Carney Discusses the Coronavirus Numbers, School and Enforcement
After extending the State of Emergency for another month, Governor John Carney discussed the coronavirus pandemic during his Tuesday update. The recent uptick in positive cases at the beach areas has shown in an increase in numbers in the 18 to 35 group – which now nearly equals the 35 to 50 age group. Delaware…
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioners Modify Face Covering Requirement
The Rehoboth Beach commissioners unanimously voted to modify the City’s Proclamation of Civil Emergency and Order that face coverings are required in all public places. The decision was made at their July 7, 2020, special meeting. While the health and safety of our community remain the top priority, the commissioners have reevaluated and determined they…
Read MoreDSP Troopers Assoc Offering Reward for Information into Memorial Vandalism in Dover
Delaware State Police continue to investigate the vandalism to the Delaware State Police Memorial at the DSP Headquarters complex in Dover but need your help to identify the suspects responsible. The vandalism occurred in the overnight hours of June 15 into the 16th – the memorial was spray painted with “Black Lives Matter.” The DSP…
Read MoreDPH UPDATE (7/7/20): 121 Additional Positive Cases, Two New Deaths
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 121 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020. Two new deaths were also reported. In addition, 56 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 15 of whom are critically ill. While the total cumulative number…
Read MoreFunland to Open Its Rides this Friday!
The long-awaited announcement came this morning! Funland has just issued this news release regarding the opening of its rides in Rehoboth Beach this coming Friday, July 10. It is with great excitement and anticipation that we announce an official opening date for our 59th season. The safety of our employees, guests and community is our…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open To Reduce Spectator Capacity At Weigh-Ins
The White Marlin Open has announced several safety protocols for the upcoming tournament in Ocean City. Organizers have been working with the Worceter County Health Department to develop protocols and guidelines. The number of spectators at the Harbour island weigh-ins will be significantly reduced. A recreation field will be used for a family-friendly gathering at…
Read MoreChamber Leaders Question Need For Masks On Beach
Leaders of the Rehoboth Beach – Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce say a requirement in Rehoboth that masks be worn on the beach may be a veiled attempt to reduce the number of visitors. The Board has sent a letter to the Mayor and Council stating its concerns about the expanded mask requirement that took…
Read MoreUpdate: COVID-19 Cases Grow At SCI
The Delaware Department of Correction is taking what it calls aggressive action to control an outbreak of coronavirus at the Sussex Correctional Institution. Inmates with underlying health conditions are being transferred to other facilities. A COVID-19 treatment center has been opened at SCI, where testing has been expanded for the offender population and staff. Initially…
Read MoreDagsboro Man Arrested For DUI, Drug Offenses
A Dagboro man is facing felony charges of driving under the influence as well as drug offenses. Delaware State Police say troopers responded to reports of a man slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle that was stopped on Swamp Road. A police investigation determined that the driver had been operating the vehicle under…
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