Report: No Laws Broken In Police Use of Deadly Force in Seaford Last Year
An investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Seaford last year that resulted in a woman’s death has determined that the actions of law enforcement did not rise to a criminal offense, according to the Delaware Attorney General’s Office. 51-year-old Kelly Rooks died in March 2021. Police at the time said she became combative when she…
Read MoreSussex County Food Drive Donors Honored, CDBG Application Approved by Sussex County Council
The Sussex County Council began this week’s meeting recognizing everyone who donated to the month-long county food drive. Many schools and businesses also take part in the food drive with the top five donors this year – 5 Colonial East Management – $600 which equals 1320 food items 4 Delmarva Christian HS – 1389 food…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 02-01-22 – “The 2022 Project”
Feb. Updates For Del. Hunters
February brings more hunting opportunities for hunters in Delaware. Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day is Saturday, February 5th and is open for hunters ages 10 through 15. Other hunting and trapping seasons also continue this month. Hunters should be aware of license requirements, The Department of Natural Resources provided these updates: Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day: The one-day,…
Read MoreMd. Mails Out Requests For Mail-in Primary Ballots
Maryland voters will start to receive forms to request a mail-in ballot in advance of the 2022 primary election. The Maryland State Board of Elections said Monday that more than 3,000,000 registered voters will have the option of asking for a mail-in ballot. Marylanders with a state driver’s license or MVA-issued ID card may also…
Read MoreRelief Help Available For Del. Fisheries-Related Businesses Impacted By Pandemic
Delaware’s fishery-related businesses that were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for relief funding through the Consolidated Appropriations Act. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, commercial fishing businesses, shellfish aquaculture specialists, for-hire recreational fishing operations, seafood dealers and processors may qualify for funding. They must show a revenue decline of more…
Read MoreUpdate: Del. State Parks Surf Fishing Permits Sell Out In Hours
(update from DNREC) “The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today it has reached its cap of 17,000 Delaware standard surf fishing permits issued for the calendar year. While no more standard surf fishing permits that allow fishing anytime will be sold until the 2023 season, the popular off-peak permits introduced by…
Read MoreTidalHealth Makes Adjustments To Hospital Visitation Policy
TidalHealth will adjust its patient visitation policies effective today (Tue. Feb. 1st) at Nanticoke Hospital in Seaford and Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. Hospitalized patients will now be allowed one designated visitor age 18 or older for the duration of the patient’s stay.Visitors will be screened for fever and other COVID-19 symptoms. Other protective measures remain…
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Margaret May – Lewes – Ducks at play in the snow. Click for full view
Read MoreDSU & other HBCUs Receive Bomb Threats
Multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities received threats to their campus communities on Monday. Delaware State University in Dover received such a threat. School officials tell WGMD, “Sometime before 7 a.m. the University was made aware of a bomb threat. As the University put an alert out to all employees and students, the DSU Police…
Read MoreAG Jennings Unveils DOJ Human Trafficking Unit
Closing out Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Attorney General Kathy Jennings joined advocates, State and local partners, and prosecutors Monday to announce the formation of the Delaware Department of Justice’s first dedicated Human Trafficking Unit (HTU). “Human trafficking is among the direst human rights crises of this century,” said Attorney General Jennings. “Awareness has grown by orders of magnitude in recent years, and…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan to Deliver Maryland State of the State Wednesday Night
Governor Larry Hogan will deliver his eighth State of the State address on Wednesday, Feb. 2. The governor will speak to Marylanders from the Old Senate Chamber of the Maryland State House, where, on Dec. 23, 1783, General George Washington resigned his commission to Congress as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. Shortly after, with the ratification of…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Look at Redistricting & Hold Morning Public Hearing on CDBG Application for FY 2022
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning at 10 in the Council chambers on the Circle in Georgetown. The Council will hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant application request for the FY 2022 C-D-B-G grant year at 10:15. County Administrator, Todd Lawson, will recognize the schools and other groups who…
Read MoreDel. COVID-19 State of Emergency Revised, Extended
Delaware Governor John Carney has formally extended the COVID-19 State of Emergency, as required for it to remain in effect for another 30 days. The State of Emergency was implemented January 3rd to allow for members of the Delaware National Guard to be trained as Certified Nursing Assistants and to grant Delaware Public Health some…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested Following Home Invasion
A Laurel man has been arrested in connection with a home invasion. According to Delaware State Police, troopers were called Sunday night about a home invasion in progress in the 30,000-block of Discount Land Road. Police saw a suspect standing in the doorway. He came out after multiple commands and was taken into custody. State…
Read MoreUPDATED: Worcester County SNOW EMERGENCY CANCELED
UPDATED 1/31/22 – Effective Monday 01/31/2022 at 1345 hours, the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack in Worcester County in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration will be lifting the Snow Emergency Plan. Please use caution on roadways in and around the Worcester County area. Be mindful of black ice at night and…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 01-31-22 – “Hope”
Del. Lawmakers Approve Continuation Of Tax Relief For People Left Unemployed During Pandemic
Tax relief measures and business-friendly procedures that were implemented in Delaware during the COVID-19 pandemic will carry on in The First State. The State Senate has passed a bill (HB 285) that would exempt unemployment benefits paid in 2021 from Delaware state income tax. The measure would also maintain favorable tax rates for employers that…
Read MoreDel. Legislation Targets Fake COVID-19 Vax Cards
Fake COVID-19 vaccination cards are targeted in new legislation filed in the Delaware General Assembly. The measure (HB 302) would add a definition of phony vaccination cards to the crime of second-degree forgery. “More and more, we have seen cases of individuals forging vaccination cards to circumvent guidelines or requirements to get vaccinated. This isn’t…
Read MoreMd. GOP Lawmakers Outline Tax Relief, Anti-Crime Legislation
Maryland State Senate Republicans have started a push for tax relief legislation and anti-crime bills in 2022. GOP lawmakers have introduced a bill to repeal what became known as the Netflix Tax, a tax that was implemented on digital downloads during the COVID-19 pandemic. A veterans home ownership tax credit and legislation to roll back…
Read MoreHealth Survey Goes Out To Selected Del. Households
Delaware Public Health has begun a series of community assessments to get a better understanding of the concerns and needs of Delawareans during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to improve overall health of Delawareans in the future. DPH and the University of Delaware Partnership for Healthy Communities and Epidemiology Program will conduct the survey. Households have…
Read MoreControversy Swirls Around Md. Legislative Redistricting Votes
The Maryland House of Delegates has approved new maps for legislative districts that were produced by the General Assembly’s Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission. Republican lawmakers made a final attempt Thursday to get support for maps produced by the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission, a panel that was appointed by Governor Larry Hogan in early 2021. Fair…
Read MoreBlizzard Cleanup Continues in OC – Emergency Declaration to End at 6pm
Ocean City experienced blizzard conditions Friday night into Saturday morning. The final snowfall accumulation total for Ocean City was 12 inches. The Department of Public Works and the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) have been diligently working to clear the roadways. As of Sunday morning, all streets in the Town of Ocean City are open…
Read MoreUPDATED: Wicomico County SNOW EMERGENCY PLAN LIFTED at Noon Sunday
UPDATED – 1/30/22 11:25am – Effective 1200 hours, today’s date, Wicomico County Snow Emergency Plan will belifted. Questions should be addressed to the Maryland State Police Barrack in Salisbury at 410-749-3101. ==================================================================== The Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack in Wicomico County in conjunction with local emergency agencies and MDOT State Highway Administration will implement the…
Read MoreState Fire Marshal Investigating Early Morning Lewes Fire
Firefighters from Lewes were called for a residential fire just before 6 Sunday morning on East Fourth Street. Crews arriving at the scene found smoke showing from a 2-story home. Lewes fire officials say the fire was in the area of the fireplace and running up the outside wall with extension to walls on the…
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