Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Address Housing Shortage
The United States faces a severe housing shortage of 4 to 7 million homes, a crisis the Housing Supply and Innovation Frameworks Act, introduced by Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester and Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska aims to address. This bipartisan legislation directs HUD to create frameworks for best practices on zoning and land-use policies, serving…
Read MoreDelaware Governor-Elect Matt Meyer Announces Nominees for Secretary of Finance and the Office of Management and Budget
Today, Delaware Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced two additional leaders for his administration, with the nominations of Michael Smith as Secretary of Finance and Brian Maxwell as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Smith, who has long advised senior cabinet members and elected officials, currently serves as Chief Financial Officer for New Castle County.…
Read MoreFire at Townhouse Unit in Millsboro; Occupant Found Dead
One person was found dead in a fire at a townhouse unit in Millsboro. The blaze was reported yesterday, December 11th shortly before 7:30 p.m. The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company and assisting mutual aid fire companies arrived on the scene on Crepe Myrtle Drive–Gull Point. Firefighters found heavy flames coming from a townhouse unit.…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Related Offenses
Following a three-day trial presided over by the Honorable Kathleen L. Beckstead, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, a Wicomico County jury has convicted 59-year-old Alonzo Parker, Jr. of Salisbury. He was convicted yesterday, December 11th of several crimes including Sexual Abuse of a Minor, four counts of Third-Degree Sexual Offense, four…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Laurel; Occupant in Serious Condition
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a residential structure fire that was reported on December 11th shortly before 1:30 PM on West 2nd Street in Laurel. Heavy flames were coming from the first floor of the multi-story house. Firefighters rescued a female victim from the second floor. The occupant was transported…
Read MoreSenator Carper Delivers Farewell Address on the Floor of the U.S. Senate
Senator Tom Carper–the last Vietnam veteran serving in the Senate, gave his farewell speech from the Senate floor late yesterday: In addition to spending time with family, traveling and exploring more of America, Senator Carper says he will look for new ways to serve the people of Delaware and our country. In his farewell speech…
Read MoreFatal Crash in Salisbury Under Investigation
The Salisbury Police Department continues to investigate a fatal motor collision that occurred on Monday night. According to police, on December 9th at about 8:00 in the evening, officers responded to the area of Priscilla Street and Harrington Street. At that location, an SUV and a motorcycle had been in a collision. Salisbury EMS was…
Read MoreUPDATE: Suspects Arrested in Felton Strong-arm Robbery Case
UPDATE 12/11/24: The Delaware State Police have arrested three 17-year-old males, all of Harrington, Delaware, for felony charges following the strong-arm robbery that occurred last month at Shore Stop in Felton. Additional Info from DSP: Through investigative means, detectives identified three 17-year-old males as the suspects and obtained warrants for their arrest. On December 7, 2024,…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Launch of Major New Grant Program to Expand Statewide Use of Electric School Buses
Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of the Maryland Energy Administration’s new program to expand the number of electric school buses in use across the state. Governor Moore says electrifying the state’s school bus fleet isn’t just the responsible choice for our environment — it’s also the smart thing for the state’s economic competitiveness…
Read MoreThe DSP Announces Arrival of New Bell 429 Global Ranger Helicopters
The Delaware State Police (DSP) Aviation Section has announced the acquisition of two state-of-the-art Bell 429 Global Ranger helicopters. These cutting-edge aircraft, designed to save lives and combat crime, touched down in Delaware on December 3rd following a nearly year-long fabrication process in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada, and Piney Flats, Tennessee. After years of operating with…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Announces Next Steps to Expand Access to High-Speed Broadband
Broadband service will be extended to over 5,600 unserved and underserved homes and businesses statewide thanks to $17.4 million in federal grant funding, which Delaware Governor John Carney and the Delaware Broadband Office announced today. Following a competitive process with 21 proposals from five providers, Comcast and Verizon were selected to deploy high-speed internet infrastructure…
Read MoreGrease Fire at Apartment in St. Michaels; One Person Sustains Burns
In Talbot County, a fire that occurred yesterday at a two-story apartment on Plummer Drive in St. Michaels led to one person sustaining burn injuries and an estimated $125,000 in structural damage as well as $75,000 in loss of contents. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, a person in the kitchen was…
Read MoreWicomico Narcotics, Drug Enforcement Administration Charge 39, Dismantle Large-Scale Eastern Shore Drug-Trafficking Organization
Thirty-nine people accused of a large-scale drug-trafficking ring in on the Eastern Shore were indicted following a five-month combined law enforcement investigation. Â The investigation, which began in the spring of 2024 culminated in the indictment. Maryland State Police joined more than two dozen local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in dismantling the sale and…
Read MoreSussex County Council Holds Marathon Next-to-Last Meeting of the Year
UPDATED – 12/10/24 – The Sussex County Council held a marathon session Tuesday beginning an hour early at 9am to hold public interviews for candidates for the Board of Assessment Review. Eight people are needed for the Board. The Council will revisit the appointments during the next Council meeting. The Council Chamber saw a nearly…
Read MoreOCPD K9 Klem Retires
The Ocean City Police Department proudly announces K9 Klem’s well-earned retirement after eight years of exemplary service alongside his handler, Cpl. Danielle Braniff. K9 Klem, born and bred in The Netherlands on December 18, 2014, began his career as a prospective police K9 after being selected by Shallow Creek Kennels. In the fall of 2016,…
Read MoreDover Teen Charged with Weapons Offenses after Pedestrian Stop
An 18 year old Dover man has been arrested after a pedestrian stop Monday afternoon in the area of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and South bay Road. Police stopped 18 year old Jhasir George just before 2:30 for failing to cross in the crosswalk. George ran from officer and threw away a handgun which…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bridgeville Woman Dies after Millsboro Area House Fire Saturday Night
UPDATED – 12/10/24 –Â A woman who was removed from the home by neighbors died from her injuries on Monday. She is identified as 63 year old Donna Jackson of Bridgeville. Fire Marshal investigators say the home was equipped with working smoke alarms – the cause of the fire remains under investigation. This brings the…
Read MoreDNREC Approves Final 3 Permit Applications for US Wind to Connect in Sussex County
DNREC has approved the final three permit applications for US Wind to connect its offshore wind power to the regional electrical grid in Sussex County. The three permits are a Subaqueous Lands Permit, Wetlands Permit and Beach Preservation Coastal Construction Permit. These approvals allow US Wind to responsibly land its power cables underneath 3R’s Beach…
Read MoreSussex County Council Votes Against Imposition of 3% Lodging Tax on Short Term Rentals
The Sussex County Council held a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the County Code to impose a lodging tax of 3% of rent for short term rentals in unincorporated areas of the County. Several people spoke before the Council – most opposed to the tax – which would be on top of a…
Read MoreParkside HS & Parkside CTE Closed Due to Burst City Water Pipe
PARKSIDE HS/PARKSIDE CTE – This is an important school status announcement for students, families and staff of Parkside High School and Parkside CTE. Due to a city water pipe burst that occurred close to the school last night, the City of Salisbury has temporarily shut down the water supply to the school. The Parkside High…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day
Jeremy Farkas – Milton – Christmas lights along Gravel Hill Road in Milton. Click for full view
Read MoreUPDATED: Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputy Convicted on Rape & 28 Additional Charges
UPDATED – 12/09/24 – A five day trial for a former Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputy ended with a conviction on 29 counts – including 1st degree rape and unlawful sexual conduct by a law enforcement officer. Sentencing for 32 year old Steven Abreu has been deferred for the preparation of a pre-sentence investigation report and…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Commissioners Discuss Recommendation to Expand the Parking Meter/Permit Season
The discussion on parking in Rehoboth Beach has been studied multiple times – the latest study resulting in 46 recommendations – including extending the parking meter and permit season to May 1st through October 31st. The idea was not met with a lot of enthusiasm, however Commissioner Suzanne Goode felt it was a good idea…
Read MoreUpdate: Ridgely Man Sentenced In Connection With 2022 Ocean City Triple-Stabbing
UPDATED – 12/09/24 – Sentencing for a Ridgely, Maryland man after a stabbing on the Ocean City boardwalk in June of 2022. Ocean City Police say 26 year old Paul Baynard was found guilty of first degree assault and sentenced by Judge Beau Oglesby to 20 years in prison with all but 10 years suspended…
Read MoreDagsboro Man Charged with DUI after Sunday Morning Crash in Ocean View
Ocean View Police were called for a crash on Central Avenue just after 4 Sunday morning and found a heavily damaged Ford Focus that collided with a utility pole. Police say the driver, 42 year old Brandon Bolling of Dagsboro showed signs of impairment and was arrested after he was given an intoxilyzer test. Bolling…
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