Delaware’s Public Health Emergency Order to be Lifted This Evening
Governor John Carney is ending the State of Delaware Public Health Emergency order as of 6:00 p.m. this evening (May 11th). The Governor’s Statement: “Today we are ending the public health emergency here in Delaware. This is consistent with the ending of the federal public health emergency, and with Delaware’s continued progress in moving beyond COVID-19. Thank…
Read MoreMaryland State Highway Safety Administration Unveils State’s First Pedestrian Safety Action Plan
Maryland’s first Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, a new tool of the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, will help with ongoing efforts to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety and mobility, as well as improve multi-modal access for communities across the state. The new plan provides an overview of existing conditions throughout the state, identifies…
Read MoreDelaware Man and Woman Charged in Sex and Labor Trafficking of 13 Victims
A federal grand jury in the District of Delaware has returned an indictment charging a Delaware man and woman with sex trafficking, labor trafficking and related charges. The two are charged with aiding and abetting one another in committing sex trafficking and forced labor trafficking against 13 victims. The allegations of the indictment include: •…
Read MoreDover Man Faces Drug Dealing Charges Following Traffic Stop
A 53-year-old Dover man faces drug dealing charges following a traffic stop that took place yesterday morning in Dover. At about 8:30, a trooper on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a silver minivan parked in the fire lane in the Rodney Village Shopping Center. The trooper identified the driver as Gregory Dove. The trooper…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Jobs Coordinator for the Lower Shore Workforce Alliance, Bonnie Nay – 05-11-23
Town of Bethany Beach to hold Public Hearing on Proposed Comprehensive Development Plan
The Bethany Beach Town Council and Planning Commission will jointly hold a public hearing later this month to receive comments on the proposed updated Comprehensive Development Plan., which is available for review in Town Hall, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 4 p.m., (except on scheduled holidays) and on the town’s website www.townofbethanybeach.com. The…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 05-11-23 – “How Could You Not Know?”
Maryland Political Review with Dan McHugh – 05-11-23
Nominated Properties in Ocean City, Maryland to be Judged for Beauty Spot Award
Ocean City’s Beautification Committee is currently seeking nominations for the 2023 Beauty Spot Awards–properties that are evidence of civic pride and community beauty. The available categories for Beauty Spot nominations are as follows: residential, condominium, retail, hotel, motel, commercial, restaurant and the Boardwalk. A property can be nominated by anyone, including the resident or owner…
Read MoreGreenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Bills Clears Delaware House Committee
Three bills aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions cleared a House committee earlier today. The bills are a part of a larger, ambitious plan to set emission reduction targets for the next 25-plus years. House Bill 9 would set a goal that all state-owned and operated passenger and light-duty vehicles will be zero-emission by 2040.…
Read MoreOcean City, MD to be Designated Special Event Zone with Increased Law Enforcement Presence Next Week
If you drive in Ocean City next week, expect to see increased law enforcement presence. Officers from the Ocean City Police Department with assistance from the Maryland State Police and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will strictly enforce all traffic laws. In addition, significant traffic congestion and alternate traffic patterns are anticipated throughout the following…
Read MoreUpcoming Meeting in Sussex County on Electric Vehicle Sales as DNREC Continues to Accept Public Comment
An electric vehicle sales mandate meeting is scheduled to take place in Sussex County later this month. The meeting will be held on Monday, May 22nd at the Sussex Central High School auditorium starting at 6:30 p.m. Participants will have a chance to ask questions and write comments that will be hand-delivered to the Department…
Read MoreU.S. Senator Tom Carper named to President Biden’s National Advisory Board
U.S. Senator Tom Carper was named to the National Advisory Board for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign. The National Advisory Board is a select group of national Democratic leaders who will serve as the primary surrogates for the Democratic National Committee and Biden-Harris campaign in 2023 and 2024. Last month, Senator Carper endorsed Joe Biden…
Read MoreDNREC Looking for Delaware Students to be Nominated for Environmentalist Awards
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is looking for students in the First State who are working to make a difference for the environment. DREC encourages teachers, classmates, club or group leaders, family members and others to nominate these students for the 2023 DNREC Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards. Nominations…
Read More18-Year-Old Arrested and Charged Again for Sexual Solicitation of a Minor
An 18-year-old charged with sexually assaulting and soliciting a 13-year-old from an investigation in December 2022, faces new charges this month for soliciting another 13-year-old girl. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, 18-year-old Robert Allen Dust was once again charged with displaying obscene material to a minor, three counts of child porn solicit subject,…
Read MoreAmeriCorps State and National FY 2023 Grants to Support Three Programs in Reading Assistance and Summer Learning
U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons as well as Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester have announced nearly $2.4 million in State and National funding including grants and education awards from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. Senator Carper says this funding will help students continue to succeed inside and outside of the…
Read MoreDelmar Man Sentenced to 15 Years for First-Degree Assault
Charles Ecker, who previously lived in Delmar, Maryland has been sentenced to fifteen years in the Division of Corrections on assault charges, according to the Office of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico County. Ecker was convicted on February 28th, 2023 following a two-day jury trial of one count of First-Degree Assault, one count of Second-Degree…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-10-23
The weather wasn’t terrible on Wednesday, but the fishing was. I went up on Broadkill Beach in the late morning to catch the flood tide. I set out two rods with fresh clam baits and rebaited them every 10 to 15 minutes. When I arrived, the wind was light out of the east and the…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Michele Williams with Grizzley and his Battle Wagon at Southern States remote in Milford. Click for full view
Read MoreSchool Board Election Results in Sussex County & Milford; Turnout Very Low
Turnout was very low in Tuesday’s Delaware School Board elections. In all but one race, the winners will serve a 4-year term. Two incumbents were voted out of office – in Delmar and Seaford. Indian River and Milford will see new faces on the school board after members opted not to run for re-election or…
Read MoreSussex County Council Recognizes Super Spellers & Acquires 300 Acres to Preserve as Open Space
The Sussex County Council recognized two super spellers during this week’s meeting. Declan Durand, a 5th grader from Love Creek Elementary School was the winner of a spelling bee sponsored by Sussex County Public Libraries and Zion Miller, an 8th grader was the winner of a spelling bee sponsored by the Seaford District Library. Both…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $1.8-million from Salisbury Business
A Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to a wire fraud conspiracy and to aggravated identity theft in connection with the theft of over $1.8-million from Shore Appliance Connection. According to the plea agreement, 54 year old Stephen Franklin was the COO at Accurate Optical and with the owners of Accurate Optical he purchased East Coast…
Read MoreBennett AP Environmental Science Students Invasive Fishing Field Trip
Students from James M. Bennett High School’s AP Environmental Science class in Salisbury are going fishing for invasive species on Friday! They’ll be partnering with Maryland Natural Resources and Salisbury University for a few hours of ‘invasive fishing’ of the Blue Catfish on the Nanticoke River at the Cherry Beach Pavilion in Sharptown. The Nanticoke…
Read MoreOver 4600 Pounds of Medications Turned in During Drug Take Back Day in April
Delaware Public Health held a prescription drug take back day at the end of April. About 4629 pounds of medications were collected from 22 Delaware locations – that’s an increase from 4200 pounds last fall. At just 4 locations 119 pounds of sharps were collected. The twice annual prescription drug take back day gives you…
Read MoreDNREC to Launch Drive-On Surf Fishing Reservation System, Tues, May 16
Beginning next Tuesday, DNREC will launch a drive-on surf fishing reservation system for Delaware State Parks. This pilot program is for Delaware State Parks drive on, multi-use beaches. Reservations are required during peak times during the summer. For annual and two-year surf fishing permits, reservations will be required weekends and holidays from 8am to 4pm…
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