2024 Sussex County Conservation Poster Contest Winners Announced
The Sussex Conservation District (SCD) has announced the winners of the 2024 Conservation Poster Contest, themed “May the Forest Be With You, Always.” A total of 351 entries were submitted in seven grade categories, including digital posters for students in grades 7-9 and 10-12. First-place winners from Sussex County will advance to the state-level…
Read MoreDover Area Carjacking Leads to Vehicle Pursuit/Serious Collision
Dover Police are investigating an armed carjacking that led to a vehicle pursuit and a serious motor vehicle collision in the area of North DuPont Highway and Route 42 in Dover overnight. According to Dover Police, the incident began when two masked suspects, one armed, carjacked a 2013 Honda Accord from a guy yesterday evening…
Read MoreDART Statewide Service Change to Become Effective November 17th, 2024
DART Statewide Bus Service Change becomes effective Sunday, November 17th. DTC received feedback from riders and the public through three public hearing workshops held in August, as well as website submissions. As a result of a thorough review of all comments, modifications were made to the original proposal. The route-specific details can be viewed at…
Read MoreCongresswoman-Elect McBride Announces Chief of Staff Hire
Today, Delaware’s Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride announced her first hire for her Congressional office, Roddy Flynn, who will serve as her chief of staff. Flynn currently serves as the Executive Director of the Delaware Broadband Office, a state agency charged with making sure everyone in Delaware has access to high-speed internet. Previously, he served in the Biden/Harris…
Read MoreOcean City, MD Police Looking for Woman Wanted for Assault, Malicious Destruction of Property
In Ocean City, Maryland, police are looking for 35-year-old Lindsay Donophan who is wanted for 2nd Degree Assault, Malicious Destruction of Property, Harassment, Resisting Arrest, and 2nd Degree Escape. Donophan is 5’1 and 125 pounds. If you have information on Donophan’s whereabouts, call your local law enforcement agency. You can submit an anonymous crime tip…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/14/24
User 284190339 · 11 – 14 – 24 Fishing Report You gotta figure the 13th is going to bring bad luck and November 13th did not disappoint. First of all, my fishing buddy Mike Pizzolato and I had had reservations on the Angler out of Ocean City, Maryland and that was blown out for, I…
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Margaret May – Lewes – “Mums” the word! Click for full view
Read MoreTroopers Investigating Road Rage Incident in Georgetown
Delaware State Police are investigating a road rage incident involving a gun that occurred yesterday in Georgetown. Police say that the incident happened on November 12th on Springfield Road and Gravel Hill Road in Georgetown. Police say that a Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a 37-year-old victim, was heading westbound on Johnson Road, approaching the intersection…
Read MoreSurvey: Delaware Families Still Struggling with Child Care, Urge Lawmakers to Invest
Delaware families are calling on state officials to increase childcare investments, citing financial strain and limited access that forces many parents to reduce work hours, accumulate debt, and forgo basic needs. A recent survey from a report by Rodel Foundation of Delaware revealed that 92% of Delawareans view childcare funding as a critical priority, with…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested For Robbery
Dover Police have made an arrest in connection with a robbery that occurred Tuesday evening in the Wawa parking lot. Police investigated and learned that the victim was getting gas when three black males approached him. One of the individuals displayed a firearm demanding that the victim turn over the keys to his vehicle. The…
Read MoreSuccessful Thanksgiving Food Drive to Help Fellow Delawareans in Need
DART’s 27th annual “Stuff The Bus” Thanksgiving Food Drive collected over 15,000 pounds of food. The week-long food drive took place from November 4th to November 9th at several stores throughout Delaware. John Sisson, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Delaware Transit Corporation stated that the 27th year of Stuff the Bus was another huge success…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Health Launches New Cannabis Public Health Data Dashboard
The Maryland Department of Health today announced the launch of a new tool to help navigate the public health impacts of cannabis use. The Maryland Cannabis Public Health Data Dashboard provides a user-friendly and easy-to-understand visualization of cannabis trends before and after the legalization of adult-use cannabis in the state. The Maryland Cannabis Public Health…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Detectives Arrest Camden, DE Man for Murder
Delaware State Police have arrested a 63-year-old Camden, Delaware man for murder. Gregory Bratcher was taken into custody on November 8th and charged with 1st Degree murder and Strangulation–both felonies. Bratcher was arraigned by Kent County Superior Court. He is now at Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,000,000 cash bond. According to police, on June…
Read MoreShed Fire in Queen Anne’s County Caused by Electrical Malfunction
A fire that occurred early yesterday afternoon inside of a shed on Hillside Road in Chestertown, Queen Anne’s County was caused by an electrical malfunction. One person sustained thermal burn injuries to the face while attempting to extinguish the fire but refused treatment. The structural damage is estimated to be around $15,000.
Read MoreGovernor-elect Matt Meyer Names Three to Key Leadership Positions
Governor-elect Matt Meyer today announced three senior appointments who will lead key roles in his incoming administration. Vanessa Phillips has been named Chief of Staff, Wilson Davis will serve as Chief Legal Counsel, and Evelyn Brady will lead as Transition Director. Vanessa S. Phillips, Chief of Staff: Vanessa S. Phillips, Esquire, currently serves as New…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/13/24
User 284190339 · 11 – 13 – 24 Fishing Report Well at least we didn’t have small craft advisories up on Tuesday. We had a gale warning instead. But don’t worry, our friend small craft advisory will be back for the rest of the week and into the weekend. Just be thankful you are not…
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Tom Shepke – Federalsburg – Autumn colors reflected on the Marshyhope Creek – looking towards the Marina. Click for full view
Read MoreExpect Increased Emergency Vehicles & Personnel during Public Safety Training Exercise in Rehoboth Beach Wednesday
Rehoboth Beach officials are warning that there will be a public safety training exercise Wednesday evening in the area of the fire station, bandstand and Rehoboth Elementary School. The exercise will take place from 4 to 9pm on Wednesday and you will see an increased presence of emergency response vehicles and personnel visible at the…
Read MoreMaintenance & Repair Work This Week at Circle Avenue Parking Garage in Salisbury
Maintenance and repair work at the Circle Avenue Parking Garage in Salisbury will be done the week at night. Beginning at 6pm Tuesday through Friday, November 15th – work will be done from 6pm to 4am. This work is needed for the long-term viability of the building and parking in the garage is perfectly safe…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 11-12-24 – Investor Fraud
Gov Wes Moore Posthumously Commissions Harriet Tubman as Brigadier General in Maryland National Guard
During a visit to the Eastern Shore Monday for Veterans Day, Maryland Governor Wes Moore posthumously commissioned Harriet Tubman as Brigadier General of the Maryland National Guard for her military service to both the country and Maryland. That ceremony took place at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor Center with Tubman’s great-great-great…
Read MoreSmyrna Man Charged with Weapons & Drug Charges after Running from Police
A Smyrna man has been arrested on multiple charges. The Kent County Governor’s Task Force began an investigation of 25 year old Nasir Wayman for distribution of illegal drugs. Police learned there was also a warrant for his arrest. Monday evening around 7:30 police spotted a Kia driven by Wayman in the parking lot of…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/12/24
User 284190339 · 11 – 12 – 24 Fishing Report Small craft advisories were up on Monday and no boats sailed out of Lewes or Indian River. Burt at Hook ’em and Cook ‘em cleared up the report from Sunday. It seems private boats that fished for bluefin tuna brought in five fish, four of…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 11-11-24 – A Sign of The Times
Felton Man Charged with Theft of a Firearm
A Felton man has been arrested on several gun offenses following an investigation by Delaware State Police and Dover Police into a stolen gun which began in September. Police began an investigation into the theft of a firearm on West Loockerman Street in Dover and identified 18 year old Sahir Samuels as the person responsible…
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