UPDATED: Gov Carney Signs HS 2 for HB 125 to Expand Access to Free School Meals
UPDATED – 07/26/24 – Last week Governor John Carney signed House Substitute 2 for House Bill 125 which expands access to free breakfast and lunch to students who would receive a reduced-price meal under the federal School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program. About 2500 students statewide will now receive breakfast and lunch free…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired at a Lincoln Home
Delaware State Police were called to a home on Cedar Creek Road in Lincoln just after 10:30 Thursday night for a report of shots fired. Police learned that an unknown suspect fired several shots that struck an occupied home. Three adults were in the home at the time of the shooting – there were no…
Read MoreEllendale Man Charged with Attempted Murder after Stabbing
Two from Ellendale have been arrested on charges of attempted murder after a stabbing on Thursday that left a 12 year old in critical condition. Delaware State Police were called to Bayhealth Sussex Campus just before 11 Thursday morning for a possible stabbing. They learned a 12 year old was brought to the hospital by…
Read MoreFirst Detection of West Nile Virus Found in DE Sentinel Chickens
The first detections of West Nile Virus have been found in sentinel chickens in all three counties in Delaware. DNREC officials say the initial occurrence was found in 8 sentinel chickens sampled on July 22 by the Mosquito Control Section – tests showed positive for West Nile Virus by the DPH Lab on July 24th…
Read MoreUPDATE: Body-Worn Camera Footage Released; Independent Investigations Division Identify Those Involved in Fatal Police Pursuit in Talbot County
UPDATED 09/04/24: The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today released the body-worn camera footage here from the fatal officer-involved vehicle pursuit that occurred on July 22nd in Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. The decedent was previously identified as 18-year-old Yemaya Wilson. The IID will generally release body-worn camera and dashboard camera…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest in Deadly Ellendale Shooting Incident Sunday, June 9th
UPDATED – 07/26/24 – A 14 year old from Millsboro has been indicted by a Sussex County Grand Jury on charged of 1st degree murder in the shooting death of 17 year old Ahniya Coverdale in Ellendale on June 9th. Delaware State Police were called to North Old State Road, and learned that the 17…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/26/24
User 284190339 · 07 – 26 – 24 Fishing Report More rain on Thursday did not improve the fishing. Lewes Harbour Marina said no charter boats went out and the Angler had not returned when I called at 4:30 p.m. The fishing pier on Cape Henlopen State Park reported spot and croaker on bloodworms and…
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Abigail Dion – Westminster – OC pontoon off the beach at 29th Street. Click for full view
Read MoreUPDATED: Victim Identified; DSP Investigate Fatal Shooting in Milton
UPDATED – 07/25/24–Delaware State Police have identified 19-year-old Ryan Simpson Milton as the victim of the homicide that occurred in Milton on July 22nd. The Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Additional Information from DSP: Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling (302) 741-2859. Information may…
Read MoreBoat Fire in Royal Oak, Talbot County
The St. Michaels Volunteer Fire Department responded to a boat fire that occurred on Bellevue Road in Royal Oak– Talbot County at around 7:00 this morning. The fire started on the inside of the boat, and according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the preliminary cause was an unspecified electrical event that…
Read MoreCamper Fire in Queen Anne’s County Caused by Electrical Failure
A fire broke out on Double Creek Pt Road in Chestertown in Queen Anne’s County just before 5 a.m. this morning. An unspecified electrical failure under the camper caused the accidental fire. Structural damage to the 30′ Aluminum Camper with Attached Living Quarters is estimated to be at $100,000 and loss of contents at $20,000.
Read MoreWorcester County Lifts Burning Ban
Effective immediately the outdoor burning ban in Worcester County is being lifted. Fire Marshal Matt Owens said that due to the significant amounts of rainfall throughout the county during the week, according to the latest Department of Agriculture drought indicator report, the drought conditions have improved, and the burn ban has been lifted. All who conduct outdoor…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest Made After Man Critically Injured in Shooting in Cool Spring Area
UPDATED – 07/25/24–Delaware State Police Detectives have arrested 24-year-old Timmarus Perry of Milton, Delaware for felony assault and gun charges following a shooting near Milton earlier this month. Yesterday, detectives arrested Perry. He was taken to Troop 4, charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of Peace Court 2, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/25/24
User 284190339 · 07 – 25 – 24 Fishing Report A rainy Wednesday did not help the fishing. Bill Buckley had a very unusual catch from his commercial fish pots 30 miles off the beach. He caught a Uraspis uraspis that happens to be an Indo-Pacific species. How this particular fish made it off the…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Public Library Earns Role in Presidential History
When historians look back at presidential administrations, especially at their beach retreats, the Rehoboth Beach Public Library will have played a significant role in sharing that history. The library’s meeting room and balcony had been the go-to place for the news crews whenever President Joe Biden would visit town. With his announcement that he was…
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Anne Shreeve – Milford – Just after sunrise at Hearthstone Manor in Milford. Click for full view
Read MoreBandits Target Tidemark FCU ATMs
Delaware troopers are investigating after multiple reports were received from Tidemark Federal Credit Union customers after funds were withdrawn from their accounts via numerous ATM transactions. Police began receiving the reports Sunday morning. That’s when investigators found the ATMs at multiple Tidemark branches in “admin mode.” Transaction receipts were discovered at some locations suggesting that…
Read MoreRecord $21.5 Million in Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund Awards go to Public Boating Access, Navigable Waterways, and Safety
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will provide $21.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund allocations to communities and projects throughout Maryland in Fiscal Year 2025, which began July 1st. The funds will support new and improved public boating access facilities, dredging of navigable public waterways; emergency vessels and equipment for local first responders; and other…
Read MoreMardela Springs Man Convicted in Wicomico County of Sexually Abusing Minor
In the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, 37-year-old Corey Sparks of Mardela Springs, Maryland this week pleaded guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Minor and two counts of Sexual Offense in the Third Degree. On July 22nd, a Wicomico County jury was empaneled for trial in this case and opening statements were delivered. On the…
Read MoreSenator Coons, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Reverse Supreme Court’s Decision Extending Time Limit to Challenge Federal Regulations
U.S. Senator Chris Coons introduced a bill to reverse the Supreme Court’s recent decision that significantly extends the length of time plaintiffs have to challenge federal regulations. The Agency Stability Restoration Act would reverse the court’s decision in Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, issued earlier this month. Senator Coons…
Read MoreResidents in Worcester and Wicomico Counties Warned About Jury Duty Phone Scam
The Worcester and Wicomico County Sheriff’s Offices want to make residents aware of a phone scam in which the caller tells the resident that they owe money for not showing up for jury duty, and that if they don’t pay, they will have legal action drawn against them or end up in jail. Authorities emphasize…
Read MoreUpdated Design for Maryland Bay License Plate
An updated design for the Maryland bay license plate has been unveiled. Funds from the Chesapeake Bay license plate have long been invested in both the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays; now the new design will reflect that emphasis on the Coastal Bays as well. Yesterday, District 38 State Senator Mary Beth Carozza, in partnership with…
Read MoreAAA Warns About Growing Number of Vehicle Thefts
AAA is warning against the growing number of vehicle thefts plaguing the country. After exceeding the 1 million mark in 2022 for the first time in nearly 15 years, total vehicle thefts nationwide have continued to edge upward, according to data compiled by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). While some cities and states have…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/24/24
User 284190339 · 07 – 24 – 24 Fishing Report Tuesday saw reasonable weather and decent fishing. When I asked Lewes Harbour Marina how the fishing was the reply was “Terrible!” The Katydid had five triggerfish. A private boat caught six flounder over ocean structure and the Angler had kings over bay structure. Breakwater Tackle…
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Margaret May – Lewes – New neighbors. Click for full view
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