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DSP Celebrate 100 Years
The Delaware State Police are 100 years old – and a centennial ceremony was held at Legislative Hall on Friday morning. The ceremony celebrates the State Police’s 100 plus years of service to Delaware citizens and visitors. The agency has been in existence for over 100 years, but didn’t become a full-service police agency until…
Read MoreFinal Short Term Public Health Emergency Extension Announced
The final short-term extension of the Public Health Emergency has been announced by Governor John Carney on Friday. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Governor plans to terminate the order of May 11th – the same day that the federal public health emergency is to expire.
Read MoreUPDATED: DE State Republican Convention Friday & Saturday
The Delaware GOP Convention begins tonight in Dover with the State Committee Dinner – and special guest Kellyanne Conway. Saturday is the State Organizational Convention. Economist and Author Loren Spivack is the guest speaker. State GOP membership will also elect a State Chairperson, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. Saturday morning’s festivities begin at 8:15 for breakfast…
Read MoreRescue Dog a Signature Away From DE Official State Dog
Through the years, the Delaware General Assembly has approved short-lived bills for the official state dog. For some time Delaware’s State Dog has been the Golden Retriever. However state lawmakers are making a change – and have approved Senate Bill 37, which designates rescue dogs as the official state dog. A rescue dog is one…
Read MoreLegislation to Extend Time for Temporary Tags Passes State House
Legislation that will increase the length of time for a valid temporary tag has been passed in the State House. House Amendment 1 to HB 111 would increase the length of time from 60 days to 90 days – or until the issuance of a permanent registration. The measure also keeps a temporary registration plate…
Read MoreDE State Lawmakers Urge Congressional Delegation to Deschedule Marijuana
UPDATED: Race Weekend in Dover: Watch for Changes because of Weather / Sunday’s Race Moved to 1pm
It’s race weekend at the Monster Mile in Dover. The weather for the weekend is not the best and Dover Motor Speedway and NASCAR are closely monitoring and changes in the schedule of events that are needed. There are three races this weekend – the ARCA Menards Series race Friday night has been postponed until…
Read MoreUpdated Beach Replenishment Photos of Rehoboth Beach
The Beach Replacement is now well underway at the north end of the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Here are some photos.
Read MoreFunding Announced for Maryland Residents with Water Bill Debt related to COVID-19 Pandemic
Residents in Maryland with water bill debt related to the COVID-19 pandemic will receive help thanks to $20 million that will be provided through 19 water systems that applied for and were awarded funding from the Water Assistance Relief Program. As a condition of receiving program funding, water systems have agreed to allocate payments as…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Searching For Attempted Murder Suspect in Wicomico County
Maryland State Police need your help in finding a man they are looking for in connection with a shooting earlier this month in Wicomico County. 45-year-old Timothy Lee Whaley Jr. of Salisbury, Maryland, has an arrest warrant issued for him for attempted murder. Whaley is described as a Black man, 6-feet tall and weighs about…
Read MoreConvicted Felon From Delmar Facing Weapons and Drug-Related Charges Following Traffic Stop in Millsboro
A 23-year-old Delmar man is at Sussex Correctional Institution following an arrest at a traffic stop for gun and drug offenses. Yesterday afternoon, troopers stopped the car on Gravel Hill Road in Millsboro. When the car stopped, troopers saw the front passenger reaching in front of him and towards his side. The passenger opened the…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Fatal Accident in Smyrna Area
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal vehicle collision involving two work trucks that occurred in the Smyrna area yesterday morning. Police say that an International Box Truck was headed northbound on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, while an International Flatbed Truck was stopped on the northbound right shoulder of Route 1. The driver of…
Read MoreGrant Awarded to Sussex County Habitat for Humanity’s Home Modification Services to Benefit Older Adults
Older adults will be given safety and accessibility improvements that meet their needs, thanks to funding that will go towards Sussex County Habitat for Humanity’s home modification services. Today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons as well as Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester announced the grant, which amounts to more than 1.2 million dollars. The…
Read MoreOutdoor Burn Ban in Effect in Worcester County
All outdoor burning in Worcester County is now banned for an indefinite period of time. Worcester County Fire Marshal Matthew Owens issued the burn ban due to the county’s dry conditions. He says the ban should reduce the number of out-of-control, outside fires, which cause safety concerns for area residents, visitors, and especially responding fire…
Read MoreWoman in Dover Shot While Walking Her Dog
Legislation Introduced Related to Oral Health Screenings for School Students
Legislation that has been introduced in Delaware that would require every public school and charter school to provide students enrolled in kindergarten with an oral health screening by the last student attendance day of each school year. Notification to the parent or guardian must be done and a copy of the oral health screening results…
Read MoreLieutenant Governor Aruna Miller Visits Eastern Shore to Highlight Education and Career Development Opportunities for Young Marylanders
Lt. Governor Aruna Miller this week visited three institutions in Salisbury and Princess Anne that serve to educate Marylanders and provide workforce development skills to young people on the Eastern Shore. At each stop, Lt. Gov. Miller highlighted the critical work of these facilities in helping young Marylanders succeed in jobs of the future, as…
Read MoreEaston Woman Charged Due to Neglect of Children and Deplorable Living Conditions at Apartment
A 24-year-old Easton woman is being charged with 3 counts of Neglect of a Minor after the Talbot County Department of Social Services reported deplorable living conditions at an apartment at 31 Pleasant Alley. Social Services called detectives of the Easton Police Department, who once inside the apartment, noticed feces smeared on the walls and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Centreville, Maryland Man Charged in Felton Shooting
UPDATED: 4/26/23–The Delaware State Police have charged 36-year-old Steven M. Smith of Centreville, Maryland for the murder of Charles Kupidlowski, which occurred in March. Smith had been awaiting extradition to Delaware from Maryland. Today, Smith was transported from the Queen Anne’s County Detention Center to Troop 2 by state detectives from the Department of Justice Extradition Unit. Smith was…
Read MoreBerlin Man Sentenced for Distributing Cocaine
A 35-year-old Berlin, Maryland man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to distribution of cocaine. The charges resulted from an investigation in which an undercover officer purchased an amount of cocaine from Charles Lamar Johnson in Berlin. Detectives then obtained a search and seizure warrant for Johnson’s residence. They found…
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Intermittent Lane Closures of Route 9 and Park Avenue
Update on Easton Airport Airfield Modernization Program
Easton Airport Manager Micah Risher this week presented an update on the Easton Airport to the Talbot County Council. The presentation contained an overview of the Airfield Modernization Program including the history, benefits, information campaign, construction phases, funding, and timeline, as well as an update on community engagement efforts. After the presentation to the County…
Read MoreDelaware Office of Highway Safety Events in Georgetown and Dover This Weekend with Nascar Driver Ross Chastain
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety this weekend is teaming up with Nascar Driver Ross Chastain and Chad Chastain to remind drivers to avoid driving impaired and always plan for a sober ride home. On Friday, April 28th, OHS and Ross will be at the Georgetown Motor Speedway from 5 pm – 7 pm. Before…
Read MoreExpansion of Electronic Benefits Transfer Card Fraud Reimbursements in Maryland
Electronic Benefits Transfer cardholders in Maryland will now be able to reclaim benefits stolen as far back as January 1st, 2021. Governor Wes Moore signed the legislation into law and said Maryland is taking deliberate action to help restore faith in some of the state’s most-needed services and supports. Under the new law, Maryland will extend…
Read MoreOfficial Groundbreaking of New Downtown Recreation Complex in Ocean City, Maryland
A new downtown recreation complex is expected to open in the summer of 2024 in Ocean City, Maryland. City Recreation and Parks Department along with elected officials officially broke ground on the renovation project. The two-block park area is adjacent to the bay between 3rd and 4th Street. West-Block Infrastructure work is expected to include:…
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