UPDATE: Laurel School District Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore Reinstated; Statement from Dr. Larrimore

UPDATE: Statement from Dr. Shawn Larrimore (letter below from the Laurel School District Facebook Page): Laurel School District Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore who was reinstated this month has issued a statement regarding his recent leave of absence, which was prompted by a DUI incident. He expresses his sincerest apologies and says this period has been…

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Nantucket Service Area Experiencing Water Outage

The Nantucket Service Area will be without water temporarily due to a water main break. Artesian Water representatives are working to repair the mains that supply water to Nantucket. The length of time needed to repair the lines is not known at this time. The Worcester County Government asks that you refrain from doing laundry in the immediate…

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Governor Moore and Governor’s Office for Children Announce Official Launch of the ENOUGH Initiative

In order to address concentrated child poverty in Maryland, Governor Wes Moore today announced the official launch of the Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments and Households (ENOUGH) Initiative, a first-of-its-kind, community-based strategy. A $20 million investment, ENOUGH offers both funding and technical support for communities most in need to develop solutions to deeply rooted challenges.…

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Motor Vehicle Crash Leaves Two Teen Boys Injured; 15-Year-Old Operator of Stolen Motorcycle to be Charged with DUI

Dover Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash that left two boys–ages 15 and 14– with serious injuries. Last night at about 10:30, the 15-year-old was operating a stolen motorcycle (Honda Grom) with the 14-year-old as a passenger. According to Dover Police, the 15-year-old operator rode recklessly, running several red lights, and disobeying multiple traffic laws…

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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/10/24

User 284190339 · 07 – 10 – 24 Fishing Report Tuesday saw decent weather at the beach and fair fishing. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid brought in 16 flounder from ocean structure. Ralf Short and his nephew caught five keeper flounder over ocean structure. Fisherman’s Wharf reported recent- tough fishing due to cold…

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UPDATED: Arrest Made in June Sexual Assault on Beach in Rehoboth

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UPDATED – 07/09/24 – Rehoboth Beach Police have made an arrest in a sexual assault on the beach at Brooklyn Avenue on June 19. Through their on-scene investigation, Rehoboth Beach Police were able to identify the suspect, also a juvenile, and determined that they were no longer in the area. The suspect and the victim…

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Candidate Filing for Elected Office in DE Now Closed

The window to file as a candidate in the upcoming General Election has closed. The deadline was noon today. Since Monday – a dozen people have filed to run for state or local office – 6 are involved in primaries and 6 are in the General Election. There is also a write-in candidate for President…

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Frankford Man Arrested for Stolen Vehicle & Robbery

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A Frankford man has been arrested for robbery and stolen vehicle offenses following multiple investigations that occurred in Kent and Sussex Counties last Friday. Just after 11:30 on Friday, police were called to Hertrich Chevrolet in Dover for a stolen Silverado. The suspect requested a test drive, then locked himself inside and drove off without…

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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/09/24

User 284190339 · 07 – 09 – 24 Fishing Report Monday saw decent weather and an assortment of fish from the bay and ocean. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid had quite a few flounder from ocean structure. Private boats brought in an assortment of tog, triggerfish, sheepshead and ling cod from both ocean and…

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DHSS Child Support Services Town Hall Meetings

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is conducting a series of town hall meetings in July with Delaware residents who are interested in learning more about the child support process in the State. The discussion will address subjects such as how to establish a child support case,…

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Volunteer for MERR Dolphin Count July 20th

The Annual MERR Dolphin Count will take place on Saturday, July 20th from 9 to 11am. The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute is looking for volunteers to help with the count – they’ll be stationed at a variety of observation points from Fenwick Island to Woodland Beach in Delaware. This count helps to determine…

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Lewes Man Arrested on Felony Theft Charges

A Lewes man has been arrested on charged of felony theft and attempted theft from vehicles in the Angola area. Delaware State Police began their investigation on June 11th and learned that an unknown suspect had gone through vehicles and taking money in Angola Beach and Estates, Bayridge Crossing and The Cove neighborhoods between June…

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Rehoboth Beach Commissioners Ratify Vote to Approve Taylour Tedder’s Employment Contract

Rehoboth Beach residents packed the Commissioner’s chambers to discuss the new city manager’s employment contract and compensation package – and the FOIA violation that came from the Attorney General’s office in the manner of Taylour Tedder’s hiring. Eighteen residents voiced their opinions – some threatening lawsuits – others asking for residents to be respectful and…

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Laurel Man Injured in Explosion Sunday Night

An explosion incident on East Trap Pond Road near Laurel Sunday night left one man hospitalized. Laurel Fire officials were called to the home around 7:30pm and found a 27 year old man with burns to his head and back and an actively burning metal drum on the property. The victim was flown to the…

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Lincoln Man Arrested for 10th Offense DUI

A Lincoln, Delaware man was stopped after a Delaware State Trooper observed his vehicle fail to maintain a lane on Greenly Avenue in Lincoln. Police contacted the driver, 58 year old Anthony Nesmith, and observed signs of impairment. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered and Nesmith was arrested for DUI. A computer check showed Nesmith…

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Two Young Children Playing with Fire Damage Car

Two children – aged 9 and 6 – were playing with fire and set a piece of furniture on fire in the front yard on Delaware Avenue in Salisbury just before midnight on Sunday. Maryland State Fire Marshal officials say the fire spread to the property owner’s Volkswagen vehicle. Salisbury firefighters were able to quickly…

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DSP Investigating Robbery in Frederica Saturday Night

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Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery Saturday night in Frederica. Police say a woman was walking on Sycamore Drive just before 11pm when she was approached by an unknown black man on a bicycle who demanded money from the victim – then grabbed her backpack and rode off. The victim was not injured. Police…

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