Avian Influenza Detected In Del. Chicken Flock – What Farmers, Growers Should Know
A case of avian influenza has been confirmed in a Delaware poultry farm, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture. Agriculture officials said Wednesday that the farm was showing increased mortality of birds over the past few days and a test confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza. āWe have taken immediate action…
Read MoreVirtual Panel Tonight: Delaware Racial History & Education
A virtual panel discussion tonight (Wednesday) will focus on Delaware’s racial history and education. The forum is part of a series of discussions in partnership with the Delaware Heritage Commission on Delaware’s racial history. Previous discussions have included theĀ African Burial Ground at the John Dickinson PlantationĀ and theĀ history of Juneteenth. Panel members will include Governor John…
Read More2-Day Virtual Hearing Addresses State Of Corrections In Delaware
A virtual summit on the State of Corrections in Delaware has begun. The two-day virtual event features nationally-known speakers, roundtable discussions and community listening sessions. Topics include physical and mental wellness of incarcerated individuals, juvenile justice, the experiences of correctional staff. and Delaware’s re-entry programs, among other issues. The sessions continue Wednesday between 10 a.m.…
Read MoreSen. Carper, Rep. Blunt Rochester Highlight Climate Change Challenges During Beach Visits
Delaware for the most part is flat and low-lying, leaving it exposed to the threat of climate change, according to Senator Tom Carper, D-Delaware Carper was accompanied by Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, Delaware Natural Resources Secretary Shawn Garvin and officials with the US Army Corps of Engineers Tuesday during visits to Slaughter Beach and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Defers Vote on Buffer Ordinance
Today’s public hearing was a continuation of the public hearing the Council suspended on January 11th. P&Z Director Jamie Whitehouse told the Council that 209 written responses had been received and that the majority seemed to be in support of the ordinance. Planning & Zoning has recommended that the council approve the ordinance. The buffer…
Read MoreWicomico Public Schools Address MD State Dept of Education Mask Vote
Earlier Tuesday, the MarylandĀ State Board of Education voted to rescind its emergency regulation requiring masks in school facilities effective March 1st. The masking regulation remains in effect for now, however, because the next step at the state level would be a vote by the General Assemblyās joint committee on Administrative, Executive & Legislative Review to…
Read MoreMaryland Man Charged in Murder of Missing Felton Woman
Delaware State Police have confirmed the human remains recovered from the backyard of a residence in the 25000 block of Schuyler Road, Henderson, MD, on February 16, 2022, were positively identified through the Maryland Division of Forensic Science as Jennifer Leyanna, 41, of Felton. On November 1, 2020, Delaware State Police Troop 3 handled the initial…
Read MoreMd. State Police Trooper 4 Locates Missing 4-Year-Old Children
Two four-year-old children who went missing along with two dogs in Worcester County are safe, thanks to the efforts of Maryland State Police and the MDSP helicopter, Trooper 4. State Police said the helicopter team spotted the dogs running near the wood line in the vicinity of the search area Monday. The crew guided officers…
Read MoreMd. Board of Ed. Votes To End School Mask Mandate
The Maryland State Board of Education voted Tuesday to rescind the statewide school mask mandate effective next Tuesday, March 1st. The decision is subject to approval of the Maryland General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review. āI want to thank the State Board of Education for heeding our call to rescind its…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Katie Addis, Candidate For Worcester County School Board, District 6 – 02-22-22
Former School Employee Charged With Felony Theft
An ex-employee of North Laurel Elementary School has been charged with felony theft. According to Delaware State Police, 40-year-old Wade Bryan turned himself in last week when he was indicted for two counts of theft over $1,500. State Police said Tuesday that parents were discovering that their checks for a fundraiser and Pre-K tuition were…
Read MoreFire Heavily Damages Chicken House On Eastern Shore
Damage is estimated at $200,000 in a commercial chicken house fire in Talbot County. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire in Cordova broke out last Saturday afternoon. It took firefighters about 90 minutes to bring the fire under control. The owner discovered the blaze, and the cause is under investigation. Anyone…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 02-22-22 – “Its All About The Benjamin”
Wicomico Schools Take Next Steps In Superintendent Search
Formal applications can now be filed by candidates who are interested in becoming the new Wicomico County Superintendent of Schools. Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin announced in November that she will retire June 30th, 2022, after a career of more than 43 years in education. Wicomico County Board of Education Chairman N. Eugene “Gene” Malone Jr.…
Read MoreScooter Operator Dies After Being Hit By Car
Maryland State Police are investigating an accident that claimed the life of a male who was riding a stand-up electric scooter in the area of westbound Route 50 and Riddle Lane in Worcester County. Troopers from the Berlin Barrack responded to the scene a few minutes after midnight (12:04 a.m. Tuesday). An investigation determined that…
Read MoreMan Shot, Killed Following Dispute At Fast-Food Drive-Thru
A 31-year-old Laurel man is dead of gunshot wounds after being found shot in a parking lot along Norman Eskridge Highway, just off Route 13 in Seaford. According to Delaware State Police, Seaford Police officers responded to the shooting right before 9:00 p.m. Sunday.The victim was taken to a local hospital where he died. The…
Read MoreLaurel Schools Go Virtual Tue. After Threats Are Found On Social Media
The Laurel School District will conduct virtual instruction today (Tuesday) as alleged terroristic threats made against the school system on social media are investigated. According to Laurel Schools Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore, Laurel Police and Delaware State Police have been made aware of the threats and are investigating. The credibility of the threats has not…
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Abigail Dion – Sykesville – Sun attempting to come out in Ocean City. Click for full view
Read MoreThree Arrested for Theft of Porch Packages & Lawn Ornaments in Kent County
Three people Magnolia residents have been arrested for thefts of porch packages and lawn ornaments during the past several months. Delaware State Police say the thefts have occurred in the Houston, Felton, Harrington and Magnolia areas and thanks to tips from the community – police have arrested 45 year old Russell Griffin, 43 year old…
Read MoreHighly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Delaware Wild Birds
Cases of Eurasian H5 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) were detected in wild birds in Delaware in recent days,Ā as the bird flu continues to spread in the United States. The United States Department of Agricultureās Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the Eurasian H5 strain of HPAI in eight wild ducks and a…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Continue Public Hearing on Buffer Ordinance
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning. County Administrator Todd Lawson will discuss the possible disposition of County property – with possible action taken by the Council. At 10:30 there is a scheduled continuance of a public hearing to amend the County’s buffer ordinance, which was suspended at the January 11, 2022 meeting of…
Read MoreUpdate: Suspect Arrested For Fatal Bar Shooting
(Update: Monday, Delaware State Police identified the man who was shot to death in a Rehoboth Beach area bar Sunday as 41-year-old Arrick Richards of Lewes.) A Millsboro man is charged with shooting a man to death at a Rehoboth Beach – area bar, following an argument over a game of pool. According to Delaware…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 02-21-22 – “Praying For Answers”
Are You Saving Enough? Week-long Campaign Focuses On Building Financial Resilience
Delawareans are being encouraged to do a check-up of their personal financial situations during America Saves Week 2022. Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis said the focus this year is “Building Financial Resilience.” āThe last two years have taken a toll on everyone in many different ways, with financial impacts all too common,ā Davis said. āFinancial…
Read MoreMd. Jury Trials Will Resume Mar. 7th
Jury trials in Maryland are scheduled to resume Monday, March 7th. The Maryland Judiciary will return to Phase Five of resumption of operations under the COVID-19 emergency. All courts in Maryland will be fully operational with the resumption of jury trials in criminal and civil cases in circuit courts statewide. Wearing of masks in court…
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