No Election in Frankford in February
There will not be an election in Frankford on February 5th. There were three council seats up for re-election and only the incumbents – Skip Ash, Pamela Davis and James Sample – filed to run. They will each serve another 2 years on the Town Council.
Read MoreMike Bradley with Charlie Copeland from The Caesar Rodney Institute – 01-25-22
Update: Suspect Arrested For Murder Of Roommate At West Ocean City Motel
(latest) An Ocean City man is charged with murder and other crimes on connection with the death of a man in a motel parking lot in West Ocean City. According to Maryland State Police, 40-year-old Sherronte Maurice Robins was arrested several hours after the death of 37-year-old Nicholas Pittman in the 900-block of Elm Street.…
Read MoreRevised Del. Paid Family & Medical Leave Bill Introduced
A revised version of a bill that would make paid family and medical leave available for working Delaware families has been introduced in the General Assembly. Sponsors said Monday that Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill One has undergone a number of changes since the introduction of the Healthy Delaware Families Act last spring. “Through…
Read MoreFire Guts Upper Shore Family Dollar Store
A fire on the Upper Shore has left a Family Dollar store in ruins. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze Friday night in Chestertown apparently started in the ceiling of the business. The fire caused more than $2-million damage at the strip mall, and investigators say a fire-rated wall and fire…
Read MoreDel. Seeks Guidance For Use Of Clean Water Trust
Delawareans and businesses are invited to help identify ways the Delaware Clean Water Trust can support water quality improvement efforts. The Clean Water Trust oversees $50-million in the Fiscal Year 2022 budget as a funding source for water quality and water related projects. The Clean Water Trust Oversight Committee is hosting three virtual public information…
Read MoreUpdate: Police ID Victims Of Georgetown Double-Homicide; Latest On Investigation
(story update) Delaware State Police have identified the victims of a double-homicide in Georgetown. 31-year-old Armando Vicente Chilel Lopez of Georgetown and 28-year-old Honorio Velasquez of Bridgeville died of gunshot wounds Saturday night, following an altercation at El Nopalito Restaurant. Delaware State Police have been looking for two suspects who were part of a group…
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Jean Messick – Millsboro – Taking flight on the inland bays. Click for full view
Read MoreMike Bradley with Women’s Safety Coalition, DC Project, and CR School District Parent, Kim Petters – 01-24-22
Mike Bradley with Meghan Lapp and Bonnie Brady From The Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Advisory – 01-24-22
FEBRUARY IS CANCER PREVENTION MONTH
Nearly everyone who receives a life-changing diagnosis asks if there was anything they could have done to prevent it. According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 1.9 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States. Nearly half of those diagnoses are breast, prostate, lung, pancreas, or colon cancers. And yet,…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 01-24-22 – “Nothing To Bragg About”
Fire Tears Through Single-Wide Camper With Addition
Local firefighters and the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office responded to a fire in Dagsboro early Monday morning that gutted a single-wide camper trailer with an attached addition. According to the Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Company, the blaze was reported from Sussex County EOC Monday at about 6:40 a.m. Firefighters encountered heavy fire when they arrived.…
Read MorePolice: Shooting Victim Uncooperative With Investigation
A 37-year-old man is in a hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg, but Dover Police say he is not cooperating with their investigation. Officers responded to the 100-block of South New Street Sunday afternoon at about 2:18 p.m. for a report of shots fired. According to police, the victim denied he was shot…
Read MoreAPRIL IS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH
In the United States, volunteerism is instilled at a young age, and it is the cornerstone of summer vacation or woven into after school programs. Most organizations in small towns, rural counties and the largest cities would not function without volunteers. Rural fire and ambulance departments remain staffed due to the efforts of volunteers. The…
Read MoreMARCH IS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH
National Nutrition Month is an educational campaign focusing on the significance of physical fitness as well as eating nourishing meals. Taking charge of your health contributes to overall well-being. Our overall health is a balance of diet, exercise, rest, and hereditary traits. While we do not have control over heredity, we do control the other…
Read MoreMARCH IS BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH
National Brain Injury Awareness Month in March alerts us to the causes, and aims to eliminate the stigma surrounding brain injuries. When it comes to brain injuries, not a single injury or person is the same. This month is dedicated to improving awareness of brain injuries and providing quality support for people with brain injuries.…
Read MoreDel. Tech Tightens COVID-19 Vax Requirements; Policy Draws Criticism
Delaware Technical Community College is revamping its COVID-19 vaccination policy for its new semesters that start later this year – a policy that is drawing criticism and plenty of questions. All Delaware Tech students, including those who learn remotely, will be required to prove they are fully vaccinated – with eligible boosters – effective March…
Read MoreUpdate: Driver Charged Following Crash On Route 113 In Ellendale Involving Stolen Vehicle
(story update) A Dover man is charged with crashing a stolen pickup truck into the back of a work van on Route 113 near Route 16 in Ellendale. Delaware State Police said the pickup truck was reported stolen in Dover Sunday morning, and troopers initiated a traffic stop north of Milford, but the driver kept…
Read MorePolice: Del. Woman Suspected Of Attempted Murder Shoots, Wounds Self Following Pursuit
A Delaware woman identified as a suspect in an attempted murder in St. Mary’s County Maryland tried to elude police on the Eastern Shore, only to turn a gun on herself, according to police. Members of the Talbot County and Caroline County Sheriff’s Offices were trying to catch the 32-year-old woman Saturday night. After stop-sticks…
Read MoreGeorgetown Shooting Leaves 2 Dead and DSP Searching for 2 Suspects
Delaware State Police are conducting a double homicide investigation that occurred Saturday night in Georgetown. On January 22, 2022, at approximately 7:28 p.m., the Georgetown Police Department and Delaware State Police responded to the El Nopalito Restaurant, located at 22095 DuPont Blvd, Georgetown, Delaware for a report of two people shot at the business. Through…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Selbyville Area Convenience Store Robbery
Two Sussex County men have been arrested for robbery at the Shore Stop on Route 54 and Zion Church Road on December 26. Delaware State Police say a male suspect got out of the passenger side of a vehicle, entered the business and robbed the clerk at gunpoint – leaving with an undisclosed amount of…
Read MoreAG’s Independent Investigations Division & MSP Investigating In-Custody Death at Centreville Barrack
An investigation is underway after a man in custody at the Maryland State Police barrack in Centreville died. Troopers made a traffic stop around 7:30 Friday night and arrested the driver for possession of a controlled substance. When he was arrested, the man was conscious, cooperative and responsive to questions, but a couple of hours…
Read MoreJANUARY IS BLOOD DONOR MONTH
January is the beginning of a new year and the perfect time to start the year celebrating National Blood Donor Month. Due to increased seasonal illnesses during the winter months and inclement weather conditions, donations of blood and platelets decline, and demand increases. The American Red Ross and Blood Banks of America encourage everyone who…
Read MoreFEBRUARY IS HEART MONTH
American Heart Month isn’t just for lovers. February also reminds us to take care of our hearts and consider our risk factors. Believe it or not, heart disease can happen at any age. However, some risk factors for heart disease and stroke are preventable. American Heart Month teaches us how we can help reduce our…
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