Maryland Woman & Florida Man Charged in Targeted Plot to Attack Maryland’s Electrical Substations
Two people have been arrested for conspiracy to destroy an energy facility. Sarah Beth Clendaniel of Catonsville appeared in US District Court in Baltimore this afternoon. Brandon Clint Russell of Orlando, FL was also charged and appeared this afternoon in US District Court in Orlando. The affidavit filed in support of the criminal complaint by…
Read MoreNearly $43-mllion Announced for Statewide Road Safety Programs in Maryland
The Maryland Delegation Democrats have announced nearly $43-million for statewide road safety programs. The funding comes through the Safe Streets for All grant program and can be used to upgrade outdated roadway infrastructure and improve safety. Included in the projects – $11.7-million for the City of Salisbury to apply proven safety countermeasures – like sidewalk…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milford Fire Heavily Damages Townhouse; Fire Determined to be Accidental
UPDATED – 02/06/23 – The State Fire Marshal has determined that a fire at the Watergate at Milford complex Sunday night was accidental. The fire began on the ground floor attached garage due to an electrical malfunction in the electric service panel. The blaze heavily damages a three story occupied townhouse and damaged five other…
Read MoreSussex County Council will Discuss Proposed Ordinances – in Morning & Afternoon Sessions
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning at 10 at the County Administration building in Georgetown. There will be a public hearing at 10:15 on the Community Development Block Grant application request for the FY 2023 CDBG grant year. Public hearings were held by the Community Development & Housing Department in towns throughout the county…
Read MoreTwo Dover Teens Arrested on Weapons Charges
Two juveniles have been arrested by Dover Police after an investigation into loitering in a building at the Whatcoat apartments in Dover – and that two of the individuals in the group had firearms. The group ran when police went tot he building, but a 15- and 16-year old were arrested after a brief foot…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 02-06-23 – “Swift and Decisive”
UPDATED: 11 Family Pets Die in Hebron Area Fire
UPDATED – 02/06/23 – Hebron firefighters were called to a residential fire on Giles Lane in Quantico just after 4 Saturday afternoon. State Fire officials say there were smoke alarms in the home after a previous fire incident, but they had not been installed. The occupants of the home discovered the fire which officials say…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milton Man Died from Injuries after Crashing into Harbeson Area Home
UPDATED – 02/06/23 – The driver of a vehicle that crashed into the garage of a home on Harbeson Road early Saturday morning died from his injuries. Delaware State Police say 20 year old Charles Maxwell died at the hospital on Saturday. ======================================================== Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that left a Milton man…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Worcester County Executive Director of Tourism and Economic Development, Melanie Pursel – 02-06-23
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Read MoreDSP Arrest Three in Stolen Vehicle
A Delaware State Police trooper on patrol near Bridgeville spotted a Grand Caravan with a registration that came back reported as stolen by Milford Police after a computer inquiry. Police made a traffic stop and arrested the driver, 71 year old Alton Jones of Seaford and two occupants – 18 year old Daveon Showell and…
Read MoreGas Prices Show a Slight Drop
Since last Monday, the national average for a gallon of gasoline has dropped just a penny to $3.49. Since Thursday Delaware saw a drop in the price at the pump of 12 cents to $3.36 while Maryland has seen a drop of 5 cents $3.41 on the Shore. AAA Mid-Atlantic officials say gas demand continues…
Read MoreEarly Morning Fires Saturday Keep Sussex Firefighters Busy
Firefighters on the western side of Sussex County have had a busy weekend. Friday night Laurel firefighters were called to a house fire on Discount Land Road. The State Fire Marshal’s office tells the Talk of Delmarva this was an accidental fire – electrical in nature and caused about $175,000 in damage. Just before 3am…
Read MoreDelDOT to Hold Virtual Meeting on Route 54 Bridge Replacement at Fenwick Island Monday Morning
There will be a virtual meeting at 10 on Monday morning on the replacement of the bridge on Lighthouse Road/Route 54 over the Assawoman Bay in Fenwick Island. An in-person workshop was held last week. Monday’s meeting will feature project managers from DelDOT and the design consultant who will give a presentation on the bridge…
Read MoreBridgeville Municipal Election in March – Canceled
There will be no municipal election on Saturday, March 4th in Bridgeville. Three seats were up for election – and three candidates filed for those seats The Commissioners will be sworn in at the regularly scheduled meeting at 7pm on March 13th at the Bridgeville Public Library.
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Margaret May – Lewes – A little snow on the pond Friday morning. Click for full view
Read MorePittsville Man Convicted on Weapons Offenses
A 35 year old Pittsville man has been convicted of possession of a regulated firearm by a person prohibited – and related charges. Associate Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Karen Dean has deferred sentencing of Timothy Ketterman for a pre-sentence investigation – Ketterman is being held at the County Detention Center pending…
Read MoreLegislation Announced Creating Maryland’s New Legal, Adult-Use Cannabis Industry
Legislation that establishes Maryland’s new legal, adult-use cannabis industry has been announced by Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne Jones. This program is aimed at curbing illicit sales, addressing equity in licensing, taxation and regulation – and meets the July 1, 2023 program implementation goal. Adult-use cannabis will be regulated in the same…
Read MoreLewes Man Charged for Dealing Drugs
A Lewes man has been arrested for drug dealing. Delaware State Police spotted 61 year old Tyler Sutton of Lewes driving on Coastal Highway near Route 9 while talking on his cell phone. Troopers made a traffic stop and contacted the driver who appeared to extremely nervous. He had no license, registration or insurance and…
Read MoreDE Public Health Emergency Extended Another 30 Days
Governor John Carney has formally extended the Public Health Emergency for another 30 days. This extension allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue Covid-19 vaccination and testing programs. Under Delaware law, a public health emergency declaration must be renewed every 30 days.
Read MoreOcean City Council Moves Forward with Sports Complex Discussion
Ocean City Mayor and Council remains interested in a sports complex in Worcester County and voted unanimously last week to hold a meeting – likely in March – with the Maryland Stadium Authority to present the updated Sports Complex Market and Economic Feasibility Study. The meeting will be open to elected officials in Worcester County…
Read MoreSmyrna Woman Charged with 4th Felony DUI & Weapons Offenses
A Smyrna woman has been charged with DUI and weapons offenses after a traffic stop just before 2:30 Friday morning. Delaware State Police spotted a Jeep Wrangler failing to stay within the lane of travel on Route 13 near Smyrna Leipsic Road and made a traffic stop. Troopers could smell alcohol coming from the driver,…
Read MoreWicomico Teacher of the Year Semifinalists Pared to 25 Candidates
The number of Teacher of the Year candidates has been reduced to 25 semifinalists. Now begins an extensive judging process that will lead to the naming of the Wicomico County Teacher of the Year on April 12. The semi-finalists are one from each school and one for Special Programs were announced January 12 – however…
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