152nd DE General Assembly Ends Sunday
The State Budget was passed last week along with a supplemental appropriations measure. On Thursday the General Assembly passed the $1.1-billion FY 2025 Bond and Capital Improvements Act. House Bill 475 ensures funding for improvements to Delaware roads, school construction, renovations to state buildings and a variety of other projects across the state. Senate Bill…
Read MoreState Senate Approves Process of Reporting and Calculating Funds Distributed to DE Fire Companies/Departments
Legislation that will simplify the reporting process and provide a new way to calculate the funds distributed to fire companies or departments in Delaware has been passed in both chambers. House Bill 371 was approved by the State House in May – and by the State Senate on Thursday. This measure pertains to how the…
Read MoreHB 275 Passes in DE Senate; Updates Definition of “Sexual Orientation”
With just days left before the end of the Delaware 152nd General Assembly – legislation is still being considered and passed. On Thursday the State Senate passed House Bill 275 which updates the definition of ‘sexual orientation’ throughout Delaware Code. This measure, sponsored by Representative Eric Morrison adds the terms asexuality and pansexuality to the…
Read MoreWicomico County Burn Ban Extended
The Wicomico County Council has extended the burn ban established by the County Executive on June 20th in an effort to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents during the ongoing emergency drought situation. The burn ban will remain in effect for the duration of the emergency as determined by County Executive Julie Giordano.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware DOC Arrest Offender Who Failed to Return from Approved Work Pass
UPDATED – 06/28/24 – An offender from the Sussex Community Corrections Center in Georgetown who failed to return from an approved work pass has been arrested. The Sussex Escapee Recovery Team arrested 43 year old Sylvester Deshields on Thursday. He was arraigned at JP Court 2 and committed to SCI on an Escape after conviction…
Read MoreDE Election Officials Say Permanent Absentee & Early Voting Remain Options for DE Primary & General Elections
After the Delaware Supreme Court reversal of the Delaware Superior Court’s February Opinion on early and permanent absentee voting, the Department of Elections wants Delaware voters to know that permanent absentee voting and early voting options remain in effect and will be offered for the upcoming September 10th Delaware Primary and for the November 5th…
Read MoreMD State Fire Marshal Investigating Fire Set at Denton Walmart
The Maryland State Fire Marshal is looking for information into the intentional fire set at the Walmart in Denton. Caroline County Sheriff’s office was called to the Denton Walmart just before 3pm on Thursday after someone set fire to a rack of clothing inside the store. Employees discovered the fire and extinguished it. The State…
Read MoreEarly Voting/Permanent Absentee Voting Overturned by DE Supreme Court
The Delaware Supreme Court has vacated a Superior Court ruling from February that struck down early voting and Delaware’s 14 year old permanent absentee law. Attorney General Kathy Jennings moved to appeal the ruling and the Supreme Court ruled 5 to 0 that the plaintiffs – Representative Gerald Hocker and Michael Mennella, who were represented…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/28/24
User 284190339 · 06 – 28 – 24 Fishing Report Thursday saw a bit cooler day at the beach after a few storms on Wednesday night. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid came back from ocean structure with 15 flounder. The Pirate King and the Angler both fished bay structure and both brought back…
Read MoreUPDATED: Legislators Vote to Override Governor Carney’s Veto of House Bill 282
The Delaware House of Representatives voted to override Governor John Carney’s veto of House Bill 282. Sponsored by Rep. Paul Baumbach, the bill would revise the membership, structure, and procedures of the State Employees Benefits Committee (SEBC) to increase transparency and accountability. This measure previously passed unanimously through both the House and Senate. Governor Carney’s Statement…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Joan Grourke – Rehoboth Beach – View from Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view
Read MoreSalisbury Woman Sentenced to 50 Years for Attempted First Degree Murder and Related Charges
Today, the Honorable Kathleen L. Beckstead, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, sentenced 39-year-old Ashlee Nicole Scott of Salisbury to fifty years in the Maryland Division of Corrections for Attempted First Degree Murder and related offenses. On April 24, 2024, following a three-day jury trial, Scott was convicted, and sentencing was postponed…
Read MoreOne Injured in Rt 24 Crash in Oak Orchard after Dump Truck Overturned
One person was injured after a dump truck failed to remain stopped for a red light and crashed into a pickup truck driven by a 61 year old Lewes man. Delaware State Police say the impact caused the dump truck to overturn spilling a load of rock and dirt onto Route 24. The Lewes man…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Health Announces Funding Opportunity to Address the Opioid Crisis
The Maryland Department of Health is announcing a funding opportunity to address the opioid crisis. The department announced a request for applications (RFA) for Maryland’s Opioid Restitution Fund–the goal of which is to support programs that address the misuse of opioid products and to treat opioid use or related disorders. Over 2,500 fatal overdoses occurred in Maryland in…
Read MoreBicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements Coming to Dover Thanks to Grant Issued to DelDOT
Dover will see Bike and pedestrian safety improvements thanks to an over $12 million grant issued to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT). Today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester celebrated the 2024 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant. The $12,250,000 competitive RAISE grant was issued to…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Launch of Cannabis Workforce Development Program
Governor Wes Moore today announced the launch of the Cannabis Workforce Development Program, the first workforce development initiative developed and administered by a cannabis regulatory agency in the nation. This program, which will prioritize individuals with a history of cannabis-related offenses, is launching after Governor Moore’s historic pardon of more than 175,000 cannabis charges last Monday.…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Salisbury Leaves One Occupant Displaced
The occupant of a home on Coulbourne Mill Road in Salisbury is being assisted by the American Red Cross after an accidental fire that occurred yesterday afternoon. The fire started on the side deck and was the result of discarded smoking materials. Damage to the one story, wood frame, single family home was estimated to be at $200,000…
Read MoreProposed Legislation Urges Establishment of Medical School in Delaware
Legislation has been introduced urging the establishment of a medical school in the State of Delaware. This House Concurrent Resolution calls for the formation of a formal Steering Group to guide the planning and implementation of a medical school. The bill also encourages the pursuit of partnerships with established medical schools and other medical education…
Read MoreHouse Bill 417 Related to Statute of Limitations in Child Sex Abuse Cases Passes DE House
Legislation pertaining to statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases has passed the Delaware House. If signed into law, survivors of child sexual abuse that occurred in Delaware who have been barred from filing suit against their abusers by virtue of the expiration of the former civil statute of limitations, shall be permitted to…
Read MoreDART’s Independence Day Schedule
In Sussex County, DART’s Beach Bus service and Route 305 Beach Connection will operate on July 4th, with Paratransit service operating complimentary ADA-only service. Aside from the routes listed below for New Castle County, all other DART services will not operate on July 4th. Additional Information from DART First State: DART will offer bus service in New Castle County on…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/27/24
User 284190339 · 06 – 27 – 24 Fishing Report Wednesday was another hot and windy day at the beach and few boats left the dock. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that both the Angler and the Pirate King fished bay structure and found fair numbers of kings for their anglers. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Tammy Walls – Sussex County sunflower. Click for full view
Read MoreDSP Investigating Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Camden
The Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred this morning in Camden that left one man dead. The crash happened around 5 a.m. According to police, a 2009 Cadillac Escalade was traveling eastbound on Walnut Shade Road, west of Barney Jenkins Road. At the same time, a 2016 Honda Accord was…
Read MoreDNREC Reminds Drive-On Surf Anglers Reservations are Required for Fourth of July Holiday
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) reminds those who plan to drive-on surf fish at one of the seven Delaware State Parks multi-use beaches that reservations are required during summer weekends and holidays. Drive-on surf fishing reservations for Thursday, July 4th, open Thursday, June 27th, at 11 a.m. Drive-on reservations for each weekend…
Read MoreRamier Bender Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery and Firearm Use in a Crime of Violence
Ramier Bender, formerly of Salisbury, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for Armed Robbery and Firearm Use in a Crime of Violence. The Honorable S. James Sarbanes, Administrative Judge of the First Judicial Circuit issued the sentencing last week. Bender pleaded guilty on March 6th of this year. According to the Office of…
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