Sanitary District Legislation in Wicomico County to Become Effective October 1st
In Wicomico County, the implementation of the Water and Sewer Plan has been a top priority of theadministration. The first step of this plan was to get legislation passed to allow WicomicoCounty to have a Sanitary District. This legislation unanimously passed in the Spring and willbecome effective October 1st. To ensure the success of this plan,…
Read MorePublic Workshop Next Month on Lewes Bike Plan
Another public workshop will be held next month on the Lewes Bike Plan. The first one took place in June. The second workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lewes Public Library on 111 Adams Avenue. Through the Lewes Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, seven goals have been…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 9-12-23
User 284190339 · 09 – 12 – 23 Fishing Report The rain on Tuesday was heavy in one place and light in another. Fish were caught where it wasn’t raining or before or after the rain. At Lewes Harbour Marina they said the Katydid was the only charter boat that went out on Tuesday and…
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Dianne Burk – Milford – Turkeys grazing in a Milford Neck field. Click for full view
Read MoreFirst 3 Human Cases of West Nile Virus Found in DE
Delaware has it’s first 3 cases of West Nile Virus in humans – all are in New Castle County. Delaware Public Health officials say all three cases are in men aged 50 and older. They were all hospitalized due to infection from the mosquito-borne illness and it’s believed that all three contracted the illness locally…
Read MoreMaryland State Board of Ed Narrows Field to 7 Teacher of the Year Finalists
The Maryland State Board of Education has narrowed the field for Teacher of the Year to seven finalists who will compete to be named the 2023-2024 Maryland Teacher of the Year. They include Andrea Schulte from Queen Anne’s County, Tara Martens from Wicomico County and Dr. Jaimie Ridgely from Worcester County. The 2023-2024 Maryland Teacher…
Read MoreUPDATED: EF0 Tornado Confirmed Near Dagsboro Monday Afternoon
UPDATED – 3pm – Earlier today the National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado moved through the Dagsboro area Monday afternoon. They have finished their assessment of the storm and say that it was and EF0 tornado with estimated peak winds of 85mph. Officials believe the tornado lasted about 2 minutes and covered about 7-tenths…
Read MoreDover PD Arrest Man for Multiple Burglaries
A Dover man has been arrested for several burglaries throughout the city since June. Dover Police investigated four burglaries and developed 32 year old Carlos Vazquez as a suspect and warrants for his arrest were obtained for four burglaries. He is being held at SCI.
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 09-12-23 – “I Like Ike!”
Mike Bradley with Worcester County Director of Tourism and Economic Development, Melanie Pursel – 09-12-23
Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 9-11-23
User 284190339 · 09 – 11 – 23 Fishing Report Even more rain on Monday, but fishermen still had a good day in the ocean. No one answered the phone at Lewes Harbour Marina an indication that they closed early due to a lack of fish on the cleaning table. On Sunday, Billy Talbot, Jammie…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Walt – Lewes – Whitford Family’s 9/11 Memorial to son, Mark, on Minos Conaway Road west of Lewes. Mark Whitford was 31, from Salisbury Mills, NY and a NYC firefighter who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Click for full view
Read MoreUPDATED: Serious Vehicle Crash Involving Dover Police Officer; 59-Year-Old Woman has Died from Injuries
UPDATED – 09/11/23 – The woman involved in the motor vehicle collision with a Dover Police Officer from September 6th, 2023 has been identified as 59-year-old Loreen Miller of Dover. Sadly, Ms. Miller died on September 10th, 2023, while receiving treatment for her injuries at a New Castle County Hospital. The officer involved in this…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Deadly Razor Scooter Crash Near Berlin
A 20 year old from Turkey riding a Razor electric scooter was killed in a crash on Route 50 near Route 589 near Berlin. Maryland State Police say a Ford Fusion driven by a 45 year old Berlin woman struck the scooter ridden by Muhammed Ekinci. He was taken to Atlantic General Hospital where he…
Read MoreUPDATED: North Caroline HS Student Arrested for Armed Robbery & Assault
CORRECTION: The suspect did not hold the victim a knife point as originally reported. The School Resource Officer at North Caroline High School was alerted to a possible robbery with assault in a boys bathroom on Monday. The SRO learned that a 16 year old male had robbed and assaulted another 16 year old male…
Read MoreFederal Court Rules for State, Against Gun Lobby on Delaware Gun Safety Law
A challenge to a Delaware law that allows gun dealers in the First State to be held accountable in court for the violence they create has been dismissed. On Friday, Judge Richard Andrews of the US District Court for the District of Delaware dismissed a challenge by the National Shooting Sports Foundation to the KeKe…
Read MoreUPDATED: Motorcycle Crash Near Roxana Leaves Ocean View Man Dead
UPDATED – 09/12/23 2:30pm – Delaware State Police have identified 78-year-old Andrew Carmine Jr., of Ocean View as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle collision Sunday afternoon in Roxana. ============================================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 09/11/23 – A motorcycle crash near Roxana Sunday afternoon has left an Ocean View man dead. Delaware State Police say…
Read MoreAG Jennings Announces $35 Million Settlement with Tempoe, LLC
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced a $35-million settlement with the leasing company Tempoe, LLC. This resolves a multi-state investigation into the company’s advertising and leasing to consumers through retailers across the nation. All existing leases will be canceled and consumers may retain the leased merchandise in their possession without further financial obligation to…
Read MoreOcean City Man Charged with Weapons Offenses and Aggravated Menacing in Dewey Beach
A disturbance at The Starboard in Dewey Beach Saturday night led to the arrest of 37 year old Matthew Slentz of Ocean City. Delaware State Police were called to assist Starboard employees with removing a disorderly subject from the premises, but he refused to comply. The subject, identified as Slentz, pulled a concealed razor blade…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets Tuesday Morning
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. County EMS are looking for a vendor agreement with Beebe Healthcare to be approved which deals with ordering medications – including controlled substances to replace expired medications, those that were wasted or for ordering new medications due to expansion of service. In Old Business the…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Shooting Early Sunday Morning
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that injured a 34 year old Dover man early Sunday morning. Police were called to the area of South Bradford Street and West Loockerman Street just after 1:30 for gun shots. While police were at the scene – the victim arrived at Bayhealth Kent Campus in a private vehicle…
Read MoreDover PD Make Arrest in July Shooting Incident
An arrest has been made by Dover Police in connection with a shooting investigation on South Bradford Street on July 30th . Police at the scene found a large crowd and a vehicle with gunshot damage. No witnesses came forward during this investigation and no injuries were reported. The investigation led police to 29 year…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 09-11-23 – “The Patriot”
Delmarva Bike Week – Sept 14 – 17 – Share the Road
Delmarva Bike Week will bring thousands of motorcyclists to Delaware and Ocean City next weekend. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety, DMV and Delaware State Police as well as local law enforcement will be on the roads looking to keep motorcyclists safe and that everyone should follow safe riding and driving practices. Also Delaware’s updated…
Read MoreUPDATED: Crash Leaves Magnolia Man Dead Saturday Afternoon
UPDATED – 09/11/23 – 10:15am – Delaware State Police have identified 63-year-old Jorge Caicedo, of Magnolia, as the man who died in a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred Saturday afternoon in Magnolia. ========================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 09/10/23 11pm – A Magnolia man is dead after a crash on Clapham Road Saturday just after 5pm. Delaware…
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