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Governor Hogan issues State of Emergency as 3 test positive for coronavirus in Maryland
Three people have tested postitive for coronavirus in Maryland. Governor Larry Hogan announced the state’s first positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at a press conference Thursday evening and declared a state of emergency to ramp up Maryland’s coordinated response across all levels of government. “In order to further mobilize all available state resources in…
Read MoreOver 5,000 businesses in Delaware may be paying higher than necessary rates for Delmarva Power
The Delaware Division of the Public Advocate and the Delaware Public Service Commission are urging medium and large businesses that get their electricity from Delmarva Power to contact the utility immediately and ask if they qualify for lower billing rates. This call to action is a result of a recent investigation conducted by the Public…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan introduces emergency bill to fight coronavirus in Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan is introducing emergency legislation granting him the authority to transfer resources from the state’s rainy day fund for Maryland’s coronavirus response. he governor also announced that the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is raising its activation level to Enhanced in order to mobilize additional resources across state government. “We are submitting emergency…
Read MoreOne dead, child injured in serious crash in Harrington
One person was killed, a child was injured, and another suffered critical injuries in a serious crash Wednesday night in Harrington. According to the Harrington Fire Company, around 7:30 p.m., Wednesday first responders were notified of a serious motor vehicle crash in the 5400 block of Vernon Road. First responders arrived on scene and discovered…
Read MoreDelaware DOJ warns residents of coronavirus-related scams
In light of ongoing developments related to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and its impact on financial markets, the Delaware Department of Justice’s Consumer and Investor Protection Units are reminding consumers and investors in Delaware to beware of con artists seeking to capitalize on fear and uncertainty. “Con artists see opportunity in people’s anxieties,” said…
Read MoreRehoboth man sentenced to over 100 months in prison on drug, weapons charges
A Rehoboth Beach man has been sentenced to over 100 months in prison after he violated probation and was caught with more than 300 grams of cocaine. Chief U.S. District Judge Leonard P. Stark sentenced Michael Henry, a 40 year-old Rehoboth Beach resident, to 111 months in prison for possessing cocaine with the intent to…
Read MoreState health officials prepare for coronavirus to hit Delaware
State health officials are continuing to monitor the coronavirus and prepare for the possibility that it could hit Delaware. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is continuing to monitor 14 asymptomatic travelers (travelers who are not sick with fever/cough/shortness of breath) arriving in the U.S. from mainland China and other countries where the virus…
Read MoreMagnolia drug investigation yields two arrests
Two were arrested and over 380 Ecstacy pills were seized in a drug investigation in Magnolia. According to the Delaware State Police Department, on Tuesday multiple law enforcement agencies concluded an investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs. A drug search warrant was obtained and executed at a home located in the 800 block of…
Read MoreSeaford School District referendum passes
Voters in the Seaford School District voted by a wide margin in favor of a two-part referendum. The referendum passed 1,137 to 596, according to the unofficial results. As a result, property taxes will now increase by $0.72 per $100 of assessed property value to fund a capital improvement project and operating expenses in the…
Read MoreLt. Governor serves as Guest Principal at Sussex Tech High School
Delaware Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long recently visited Sussex Technical High School to serve as Guest Principal, getting a tour of the school and introduction to its 17 career-technical areas. Lt. Governor Hall-Long toured the school with Principal Dr. John Demby, visiting technical areas including health professions and dental services. The Lt. Governor also learned more…
Read MoreDelaware State Police announce Trooper and Civilian Employee of the Year
At a ceremony held on Monday, March 2, 2020, Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr., announced the winners of the annual Trooper of the Year and Civilian of the Year awards. To help recognize the significance of the ceremony several distinguished guests were also in attendance to offer congratulatory remarks, including Governor John Carney, Chief Deputy…
Read MoreLincoln house fire under investigation
State fire officials are investigating after a fire tore through a home in Lincoln, Delaware. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze broke out shortly after 12:30 p.m., Tuesday at a home in the 9000 block of Greentop Road. The Ellendale Fire Company arrived on the scene and found flames coming from…
Read MoreSkeletal Remains Found in Wooded Area East of Selbyville
Delaware State Police are investigating the discovery by an individual of human skeletal remains that were found in a wooded area on Polly Branch Road just north of Route 17 near Selbyville. The remains have been turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science for autopsy and to determine the identity and cause of…
Read MoreMilford PD Nab Burglary Suspect
Milford Police were called for a burglary on North Walnut Street on Friday night. When officer arrived they learned the rear door of the building was damaged and the suspect might still be inside. A K-9 unit was on the scene and announced – when 40 year old James West of Milford surrendered to officers. …
Read MoreUD Cancels Spring Study Abroad in Rome
The University of Delaware is following several other schools and canceling its spring study abroad program at John Cabot University in Rome. The 22 UD students enrolled there are being advised to book flights to return to the US ASAP. The decision came down last Friday after the travel advisory for Italy was raised to…
Read MoreDNREC to Hold Public Input Meetings this Week on Delaware’s Climate Action Plan
Three public meetings are being held this week on development of Delaware’s climate action plan. The Sussex County meeting is today at the CHEER Community Center on Sand Hill Road in Georgetown from 4:30 to 7:30pm. Delaware has committed to reducing the state’s greenhouse gas emissions 26% to 28% from 2005 levels by 2025. This…
Read MoreDOC Chooses New Healthcare Services
The Department of Correction has selected a new company to provide healthcare services. The current contract with Connections will end three months early – after a thorough review process the DOC has chosen Centurion of Delaware to provide correctional medical care and behavioral health\substance abuse treatment. Centurion provides healthcare services to state, county, municipal and…
Read MoreHarrington Man Charged after Domestic Incident
A Harrington man has been arrested after an argument turned violent and he attempted to strangle an adult female victim. Harrington Police were called to a Delaware Avenue home for a domestic incident and found the victim who told them that she had been arguing with 40 year old Jeremy Jensen when he assaulted her,…
Read MoreSeaford Municipal Election Set
Seaford voters will go to the polls in April to vote for a mayor and two members of the city council. Friday was the last day for candidates to file to run for election. Mayor David Genshaw is challenged by councilman James King. For 3-year terms on the city council, incumbent Dan Henderson is challenged…
Read MoreBody Found after Outside Fire Extinguished in Seaford Sunday Morning
State Fire Marshal investigators and police are looking at a fire Sunday morning on Arbutus Avenue in Seaford that has left one person dead. Seaford Police tell WGMD the fire was outside and firefighters located the body after putting out the fire. Seaford firefighters were called to the outside fire just before 11 Sunday morning. …
Read MoreMillsboro & IRVFC Battle House Fire in Mount Joy
Firefighters were called for a structure fire at a home on Oak Street – off Mount Joy Road near Millsboro. The call came in just before 5pm and responding Millsboro fire crews found heavy smoke coming from the home. Crews from Indian River also responded with engine and tanker support. Crews were on the scene…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested after Fight in Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach Police were called to the Atlantic Sands by a guest who heard a woman screaming for help from another room. Police entered the room and saw signs of struggle and contacted 42 year old Daniel Sullivan of Dover and the 42 year old female victim. Police learned that during a fight Sullivan attempted…
Read MoreDover Man Threatening Bar Patrons Arrested in Rehoboth Beach
A Dover man was arrested Saturday in Rehoboth Beach after he pointed what victims believe was a handgun at them after a fight at the Conch Island Key West Bar & Grill. As Rehoboth Beach Police arrived at the scene an officer spotted 28 year old Bryan Meck walking away from the bar on Rehoboth…
Read MoreCrash South of Georgetown Leaves 1 Dead
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash Saturday night just after 9pm in the southbound lanes of Route 113 south of Georgetown in the area of Arrow Safety Road. Police say a 75 year old man from Millsboro in a Chevy was southbound with a Hyundai just behind him in the other southbound lane. A…
Read MoreLong Neck Crash on Indian Mission Road Injures One
Emergency personnel from Indian River and County paramedics were called for a vehicle crash just after 8:30 Saturday night on Indian Mission Road. Officials say a Toyota went off the roadway and through a front yard – colliding with property and trees before ending up in a wooded lot and ending up on its side. …
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