Troopers Arrest Bridgeville Man for 5th Offense DUI
Delaware State Police have arrested a 59-year-old Bridgeville man for 5th offense felony DUI yesterday morning near Bridgeville. According to police, yesterday, December 4th, at shortly after 1:30 a.m., a trooper on patrol saw a Nissan Maxima speeding westbound on Seashore Highway near Wilson Hill Road and pulled it over. When the trooper spoke to…
Read MoreStolen Vehicle Alert and High Speed Chase in Ocean City, MD Leads to Arrest of Salisbury Man
A 38-year-old Salisbury man has been arrested following a high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle. The Ocean City, Maryland Police Department received a License Plate Reader (LPR) alert indicating that a vehicle reported stolen by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office was entering the town on the Route 50 Bridge. The alert provided officers with detailed…
Read MoreMaryland State Highway Administration Prepares for Upcoming Winter Season
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has completed preparations for the winter season. The Department has announced its comprehensive preparations to ensure the safety of all Maryland road users during the winter season at its annual Snow Show today. Key highlights of this year’s preparations include 386,000 tons of rock salt across 87…
Read MoreDowntown Footbridge across the Wicomico River–Closed Due to Poor Structural Integrity
The footbridge over the Wicomico River from Lot 16 to the River Walk Amphitheater has been closed due to safety concerns, according to the City of Salisbury. The bridge has been deemed unsafe after an engineering inspection revealed compromised structural integrity. The City will provide updates when a decision has been made as to how…
Read MoreUPDATE: Suspicious Activity in the area of Wicomico Middle and High Schools Under Investigation
UPDATE–11:15 a.m. The “Safe in Place” has been lifted for the birth to five facility at the BOE, Wicomico Middle School, and High School. The investigation has concluded.    UPDATE–10:15 In Wicomico County the “Safe in Place” has been lifted for the birth to five facility. Wicomico Middle School and High School are still…
Read MoreSalisbury University to Hold Historic Fall Commencement Ceremony
The 485 Salisbury University graduates receiving their degrees this month will be part of SU history as the final class scheduled to participate in a Fall Commencement. The event is scheduled Wednesday, December 18th, at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. Beginning with the University’s 100th Commencement ceremony in 2025, SU will return to a…
Read MoreNew Laws in MD Take Effect January 1, 2025: Newly Designated Security Guard Employers
The Maryland State Police Licensing Division reminds individuals or businesses that employ security guard services or employ in-house loss prevention personnel about upcoming changes in Maryland law that become effective January 1st, 2025. Other than those exempt in Business Occupations and Professions Article, §19-101(n), an individual or any business that employs one or more people…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Frederica; American Red Cross Assisting the Family
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office continues to investigate a house fire that occurred early this morning in Frederica. The fire was reported shortly after 1:00 AM on Johnnycake Landing Road. The Frederica Fire Company along with multiple mutual aid fire companies responded to the scene. When they arrived, they encountered heavy fire coming from…
Read MoreMaryland Deer Firearm Season Opener Nearly Identical to Last Year
Maryland hunters reported harvesting 10,889 deer on the opening weekend of the 2024 firearm season from Nov. 30th – Dec. 1st, according to data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The overall deer harvest was nearly identical to last year’s official opening weekend harvest of 10,905 deer. The harvest total included 4,947 antlered and…
Read MoreWorcester County Commissioners Elect New President and Vice President
The Worcester County Commissioners elected Commissioner Theodore J. Elder to serve as president and Commissioner Eric J. Fiori to serve as vice president of the board. Commissioner Elder, who represents the Western District (District Four), was elected to the Worcester County Board of Commissioners in 2014 and is currently serving his third term. Commissioner Fiori,…
Read MoreShooting Investigation in Salisbury; Evidence Recovered
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in which two individuals were reportedly shooting at each other in the area of Rockawalkin Ridge Road. It was also reported that a Wicomico County School bus was in the vicinity at the time of the shooting. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that no students…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Easton, MD Ruled Accidental
A fire that occurred at a single family house on Glebe Road in Easton, Talbot County late yesterday afternoon was ruled accidental. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the owner of the property was cooking on a grill located adjacent to the exterior of the dwelling. During the course of utilizing…
Read MoreDE Congressional Delegation Applaud Congressional Approval of new VA Facility in Sussex County
Sussex County in line for a new veterans medical facility. The US Department of Veterans Affairs announced this week that it will move forward with the officials competitive procurement process to lease a new facility somewhere in Sussex County. This is part of an announcement detailing over $630-million in lease or construction options across nine…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day
Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Holiday lights at 94th Street in Ocean City. Click for full view
Read MoreTwo Charged with Gun & Drug Offenses after Seaford Drug Investigation
Two people have been arrested following a drug investigation in Seaford. The Sussex County Governor’s Task Force and Drug Unit executed a search warrant at a Brickyard Road residence in Seaford on November 27th after a month-long investigation into illegal distribution of drugs by 36 year old Katie Dilworth of Seaford. Dilworth was seen driving…
Read MoreBridgeville Firefighters Called for Early Morning Trailer Fire
Bridgeville firefighters were called to a structure fire on Whitney Swamp Road just after 6 Tuesday morning. Firefighters responding to the scene saw a thick column of smoke and found a residential trailer on fire. Crews from Farmington, Greenwood and Seaford assisted or provided cover. Firefighters were on the scene for over 90 minutes. The…
Read MoreBOEM Approves US Wind Construction & Operations Plan
US Wind has received final approval from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on the Company’s Construction and Operations Plan (COP). This is the final permit from BOEM on US Wind’s federal permitting application. US Wind also received final authorization on November 26th from the National Marine Fisheries Service on construction in the federal lease…
Read MoreTemporary Closure of Hebron Convenience Center Dec 9 – 20
The Hebron Convenience Center at 8301 Old Railroad Road will be closing temporarily on December 9th for upgrading and maintenance. It will remain closed until December 20th. Wicomico County officials as that while the Hebron Convenience Center is closed, please dispose of trash and recycling at either the Newland Park Convenience Center (5.7) miles away…
Read MoreWinter Weather Awareness Week
This is winter weather awareness week in Delaware and state, county and local officials want you to be prepared and stay safe during cold weather, snow, ice and other emergencies. Each day this week the National Weather Service will focus on a different aspect of winter weather awareness –Â winter preparedness, heavy snow, ice, extreme cold,…
Read MoreWINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS
Hurricane season is over, but this is the time of year that we see nor’easters and other winter storms that bring rain, wind, snow and ice. Delmarva is no stranger to winter storms – and has had some storms drop a LOT of snow. Like during the summer, you need to prepare your disaster kit…
Read MoreCandidate Filing Underway for 2 Seats on the Ellendale Town Council
Ellendale voters will go to the polls on January 4th to elect two people to the town council. Candidates have until noon on December 18th to file for those seats if interested. Each seat is a two-year term. You must be a resident of Ellendale and at least 21 years of age and never been…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day
Dianne Burk – Milford – Holiday lights on Log Cabin Road in Milford. Click for full view
Read MorePartial Closure of Top Level of Circle Ave Parking Garage in Salisbury
Half of the top level of the Circle Avenue parking garage is temporarily closed to the public beginning Monday, December 2. Visitors will still be able to park on the other half of the top level – as well as other levels of the garage. This closure, weather permitting, should last about two weeks. Remember…
Read MoreHonorable Danielle Gibbs Joins DE Court of Chancery as Magistrate in Chancery
The Honorable Danielle Gibbs has joined the Delaware Court of Chancery as Magistrate in Chancery. Magistrate Gibbs will handle cases throughout the state, however her chambers will be located in the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in Wilmington. Magistrate Gibbs occupies one of two newly funded Magistrate in Chancery positions that were designed to help…
Read MoreMD Highway Administration’s Office of Traffic and Safety Rolls out Safety Survey for Pedestrians & Cyclists
The Maryland Department of Transportation is strengthening its commitment to improve safety for people walking, cycling or rolling on roads who are at higher risk of injury of fatal crashes. A statewide survey is available online – and the public is invited to provide input through the end of January. Public meetings to present the…
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