Chicken House Fire Friday Night Near Princess Anne Under Investigation

Princess Anne firefighters were called for a chicken house fire on Mitchell Road in Princess Anne Friday night around 9:45. Fire crews were able to bring the fire under control in about 45 minutes.  Investigators with the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office say the 50-foot by 500-foot metal framed chicken house was in the process…

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DOJ Secures Guilty Plea in DUI Case

A former Clayton Police Chief has pleaded guilty to a DUI arrest. Officials in the Attorney General’s office say that on April 14th, 49 year old Carl Hutson of Frederica pleaded guilty to DUI and entered the First Offender’s Program. This means that Hutson’s license is suspended for one year and he must pay a…

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Route 50 Drawbridge in Salisbury to Close for Work Friday Night

Beginning Friday night, the Maryland State Highway Administration will close the Route 50/Salisbury Parkway drawbridge in Salisbury in both directions to conduct steel repairs on the bridge. Beginning at 7pm, expect traffic to be detoured around the work zone. Drivers are urged to use the Salisbury Bypass as an alternate route or the local road…

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UPDATED: Milford Voters Approve Water Utility Project Funding Referendum on Saturday

UPDATED – 04/26/25 – Milford voters have approved borrowing $8.5-million for the design engineering and construction of water utility infrastructure improvements in the northwest service area. Unofficial results show 135 voters were in favor of the referendum and 21 voted against. This will not result in any tax increase or increase in utility rates. ======================================================== ORIGINAL…

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UPDATE: MSP Arrest Suspect in Fatal Shooting in Crisfield

UPDATED – 06/27/25 – A Crisfield man was arrested Friday morning in connection to the murder of 20 year old Evan Neal of Crisfield in Somerset County in April. Delaware State Police arrested 28 year old Tyren Lee Ivey of Crisfield in Seaford – he was transported to the Somerset County Detention Center. Ivey is charged…

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VIDEO: Dead Whale Stuck on Sandbar in Ocean City’s Back Bay

Video courtesy of Fish in OC A dead and decomposing whale has become stranded on a sandbar in Ocean City’s back bay. Fish in OC’s Scott Lenox says the whale is stuck in just a few inches of water in the area off Harbour Island and Purnell Island.   No additional information is available.  

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Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day

It’s National Drug Take Back Day. You can dispose of unused, unneeded or expired prescriptions from 10am to 2pm at many locations around Delmarva for safe disposal – including police departments and pharmacies. Some sites taking part – Blades PD, Camden PD, Camden Walmart, Felton PD, Georgetown PD, DRBA Police – Lewes Ferry terminal, Lewes…

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Salisbury Fire Investigators find Roof Fire Caused by Squirrels

Salisbury firefighters were called for a residential fire just after 1 Thursday afternoon. Crews arriving at the Cross Creek Drive home found fire on the outside of the roof area. Investigation by the City of Salisbury Fire Marshal found the fire was accidental and caused by squirrels chewing on the wires of a solar panel…

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Help MSP Identify Alleged Suspects in ID Theft & Fraud Investigation

Your help is needed to identify two alleged suspects related to an identity theft and fraud investigation. A Worcester County resident filed a complaint at the Berlin Barrack on March 3rd alleging their credit card information had been fraudulently obtained and used to purchase items totaling $1600 at a Target store in Rockville. The Maryland…

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Gov. Meyer Signs Amended Cannabis Legislation into Law

Legislation that amends the requirements for fingerprint-based background checks for Delawareans who want to work in, own or help run a licensed marijuana business has been signed into law by Governor Matt Meyer. Meyer says that the state’s recreational cannabis industry will created good-paying jobs and provide critical revenue for the state. House Bill 110…

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UPDATED: DSP Arrest 3 in Connection with April 17th Shooting in Dover

UPDATED – 04/25/25 – Three teens from Dover have been arrested in connection with a shooting on April 17th on Nathaniel Mitchell Road near Dover that left a 19 year old man with injuries. Delaware State Police identified the suspects last week and Thursday obtained warrants for their arrest. Police have charged 18 year old Leslie…

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Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Area of St. Martin’s Neck Road in Bishopville

A rabid racoon has been found in the area of St. Martin’s Neck Road in Bishopville. Worcester County Health officials remind you that if you, your family or your pets have had contact with the rabid raccoon – contact the Worcester County Health Department’s Office of Environmental Health immediately. Contact includes bites, scratches or other…

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Salisbury Forever – SU Prepares for Centennial Anniversary

Salisbury University will begin celebrating its 100th anniversary in September. On Thursday University President Carolyn Ringer Lepre announce the S-U Centennial brand – Salisbury Forever – and logo during a ceremonial banner drop – in front of Holloway Hall – the University’s first and oldest building which opened in 1925. April 24th coincides with the…

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UPDATED: Worcester County Board of Education Names Dr. Annette Wallace as New Superintendent

UPDATED – 04/24/25  – The Worcester County Board of Education has named Dr. Annette Wallace as the new Superintendent of Schools. The Board of Education met in a special Board meeting Thursday afternoon – Dr. Wallace’s appointment is pending contract negotiations. She is a graduate of WCPS and the first female named superintendent. Dr. Wallace will…

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DSP Continue to Investigate Double Homicide Near Dover; Identify Victims

UPDATED – 04/24/25 –  Delaware State Police have identified two individuals found deceased inside a vehicle on April 20 as 33 year old Brittani Hollis and 35 year old Kamal Paddy, both of Dover. Preliminary investigation revealed that Hollis and Paddy were in a domestic relationship. The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate…

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UPDATED: Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Clayton

Fatal Crash Sign

UPDATED – 04/24/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 73 year old Joseph Bonello of Clayton, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal crash that occurred in Clayton on Tuesday afternoon.   ==========================================================   ORIGINAL STORY – 04/23/25 – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Clayton. According to…

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New Enhanced 911 System Active at Rehoboth Beach 911 Call Center

The Rehoboth Beach 911 Center can now utilize multi-media to 911 and text translation tools. Callers to the Center can now share videos and images when needed during an emergency call which will allow dispatchers to better assess emergency situations and share images with first responders on the scene. Also non-English speakers can now text…

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DelDOT Virtual Workshop Underway for Bridge Rehab Project on Concord Road

A virtual workshop begins today for a bridge rehabilitation project. The bridge crosses Tubbs Branch on Concord Road east of Seaford. DelDOT officials say the existing bridge is experiencing undermining which is causing fill to be lost under the roadway – and the road to settle. The bridge work involves filling in existing scour hole…

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