Posts Tagged ‘Delaware’
Mountaire Farms first in the nation to become One Health Certified
Mountaire Farms has become the first chicken company in the United States to become approved in One Health Certified™, a new comprehensive animal care program that is verified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. One Health Certified™ focuses on five core areas of animal production: disease prevention, veterinary care, responsible antibiotic use, animal welfare, and…
Read MoreHighmark awards over $1 million to fight opioid epidemic in Delaware
Highmark awarded more than $1.1 million in grants to fight opioid use and addiction in Delaware. Highmark’s support advances efforts to address the opioid crisis for eight local organizations, including atTAck addiction, Bellevue Cause Community Network, Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware, Friendship House, Jewish Family Services, The National Council on Agricultural Life and Labor…
Read MoreDelaware House passes bill allowing dogs on outdoor restaurant patios
House lawmakers passed a bill allowing business owners the right to decide whether or not to allow leashed dogs on outdoor patios of food establishments and in beer gardens after a controversial stance from the Division of Public Health (DPH) stated otherwise. House Bill 275 was passed without debate on Friday, 40-0, permitting business owners…
Read MoreUPDATE | Wanted Georgetown man arrested, charged in string of church burglaries in Sussex County
Delaware State Police have arrested a wanted Georgetown man in connection with a series of burglaries at local churches in Sussex County. Early this month, State Police launched an investigation into burglaries at various churches in Laurel, Seaford, Millsboro and Georgetown. Police learned that in all of the incidents, the point of entry was an…
Read MoreDel. State Rep. Sean Lynn will strike controversial amendment amid outrage
Delaware State Representative Sean Lynn has announced that he will strike an amendment he introduced that would have removed certain first responders and healthcare workers from the list of people who if assaulted, aggravates the crime to a violent felony. Rep. Lynn came under fire Tuesday on the first day of session after many learned…
Read MorePolice searching for wanted Georgetown man
Police are asking for help locating a wanted Georgetown man. Warrants have been issued for 31-year-old Adam Calloway, of Georgetown, who is wanted for shoplifting, resisting arrest and criminal mischief. Calloway also has several active warrants from other Delaware law enforcement agencies. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Calloway is asked to contact Georgetown…
Read MoreDelaware Congresswoman votes in favor of Iran War Powers Resolution
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester voted in favor of a War Powers Resolution that limits the President’s ability to engage militarily with Iran. Congresswoman Blunt-Rochester issued a statement following the vote, saying “the action taken by President Trump represents a rapid escalation and strategic setback in diplomatic relations with Iran.” A top goal of any foreign…
Read MoreUPDATED: EXCLUSIVE | State GOP Chair Speaks on Issue of Anti-Semitic and Homophobic Remarks by GOP Officials
UPDATED 1/4/2020 – The Anti Defamation League has condemned the recent Facebook comments by New Castle County GOP Chairman, Chris Rowe and Sussex County GOP Vice Chair Nelly Jordan. However the ADL is applauding a statement from State GOP Chair, Jane Brady, who has condemned the language used by both officials. Rowe is tendering his…
Read MoreLewes man arrested on drug, assault charges
A Lewes man has been arrested on drug and assault charges after police say he struck a woman in the back of the head with lumber, seriously injuring her during an argument. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 11:50 a.m., Wednesday troopers responded to Beebe Medical Center for an assault complaint. Upon arrival,…
Read MoreDelaware GOP strongly condemns local chairs homophobic, anti-Semitic remarks
The Delaware Republican Party is condemning the language used by two of its local leaders, including New Castle County Chair Chris Rowe who is tendering his resignation at the request of party leaders after he used homophobic language and Sussex County Vice Chair Nelly Jordan who is also under fire for anti-Semitic remarks made online.…
Read MoreCarper says “we must act” following attacks in New York and Texas
Delaware’s Senior U.S. Senator Tom Carper speaking out after two parishioners were killed in a shooting at a church in Texas, and multiple people were injured at a Hanukkah party in NY. Carper tweeting that he believes in the power of prayer, but believes we must act. Sen. Carper went on to say that he…
Read MorePolice investigating armed robbery in Frankord
Delaware State Police are investigating after a man had a knife held to his throat and was robbed outside his home in Frankford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 8:30 p.m., Sunday troopers were dispatched to a home in the 30000 block of Omar Road in Frankford for reports of a robbery. Troopers…
Read MoreGeorgetown family pleads for safe return of their dog believed to have been stolen
A Georgetown family is pleading for the safe return of their yellow Lab “Moose” who they say was stolen from their property a week ago. On Friday, Dec. 20, the same day Moose went missing, two witnesses reported seeing a person struggling to place a yellow Lab inside a vehicle on the side of the…
Read MoreMilton man charged with 6th DUI
A Milton man was arrested and charged with his 6th DUI. According to Delaware State Police, shortly after 9 p.m., Wednesday, troopers on patrol observed an Isuzu Rodeo stopped in the road impeding traffic on West Springside Drive in Milton. A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the driver, William P. Aikens…
Read MoreLaurel man charged with rape of juvenile
A Laurel man has been arrested and charged with the rape of a juvenile. Laurel Police arrested 36-year-old Rammans Savage in connection with the sexual assault of a child. A Division of Family Services Hotline Tip was submitted to the Laurel Police Department claiming that Savage was sexually assaulting a juvenile female at his residence.…
Read MoreMan wanted for burglary, resisting arrest in Ellendale, Milford
Police are searching for a suspect wanted on burglary, resisting arrest, and traffic related charges in Ellendale and Milford, Delaware. 39-year-old James V. Dockins, with a last know address in Milford, is currently wanted by the Ellendale Police Department for Resisting Arrest and several traffic charges. Dockins is also wanted by the Milford Police Department…
Read MoreDover man struck, killed crossing the highway in Milford
A Dover man has died after police say he was struck by a truck while crossing a highway in Milford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 5:40 p.m., Wednesday when a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 was traveling westbound on Milford-Harrington Highway, west of Williamsville Road. A pedestrian was trying to…
Read MoreGov Carney Tells Trump Administration DE Will Continue to Accept Resettlement of Refugees
Governor John Carney has sent a letter to the Trump Administration accepting resettlement of refugees in the First State. In his letter to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the Governor said that the country has historically been a refuge of safe harbor for people fleeing war-torn countries and in that spirit Delaware is proud…
Read MoreRehoboth Mayor calls satanist group his friends amid nativity scene controversy
Rehoboth Beach Mayor Paul Kuhns described the First State Satanists as his friends in response to an email the group sent to the city in support of their position to not allow a nativity scene at the Bandstand. WGMD News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the City of Rehoboth Beach requesting all…
Read MoreSussex County families honored for over 100 years of farming
The Delaware Department of Agriculture honored five Delaware farm families for their continued commitment to farming the same land for a century or more. “I don’t think many people realize how few farms there are across the United States that have actually have been in the same farm family for 100 years,” said Delaware Secretary…
Read MorePolice investigating attempted robbery at Frederica liquor store
Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery at a liquor store in Frederica. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, as troopers responded to the JC Liquor Mart on Old Beach Road in Frederica, for reports of a robbery. Troopers arrived and met with a…
Read MoreMillsboro man pistol-whipped, robbed outside his home
Police are searching for the suspect who pistol-whipped and robbed a man in the front yard of his home in Millsboro. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 10 p.m., Monday troopers were dispatched to a home in the 31000 block of Karen Street in Millsboro for reports of a robbery. Troopers arrived and…
Read MorePolice arrest two, seize over 160 grams of crystal meth in Felton
Two were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop turned up over 160 grams of crystal meth, cocaine, heroin, and other drugs in Felton. According to the Felton Police Department, the incident occurred around 3:30 a.m., Thursday as officers tried to stop a Dodge Caravan they saw commit a traffic violation on Route 13.…
Read MoreDelaware State Rep. wants action on bills to hold elected officials, candidates accountable
Delaware State Representative Ruth Briggs-King is advocating for bills to hold elected officials and candidates more accountable by preventing the “double-dipping” of taxpayer-funded jobs and requiring candidates disclose unpaid state or federal personal income taxes. The first measure, currently pending action in the House Administration Committee as House Bill 137, would require that all candidates…
Read MoreDelaware State Police charge Delmar man for “one pot” meth lab
A Delmar man was arrested and charged with the manufacturing of methamphetamine. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 3 p.m., Tuesday troopers were contacted by Probation and Parole after they located components indicative of a one-pot methamphetamine lab in a detached shed during an administrative warrant for 32-year-old William Williams, of Delmar, Delaware.…
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