Georgetown man charged with robbery at Royal Farms

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A Georgetown man was arrested after police say he forcibly robbed a man of his wallet at a local Royal Farms. According to the Georgetown Police Department, officers were called to the Royal Farms on Sunday for a robbery complaint. Officers arrived and learned that the victim was walking out of the store when he…

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Statewide Earthquake Drill to take place in Delaware

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The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) encourages people across the state to take part in the Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill, Thursday October 17 at 10:17 a.m. Two earthquakes in the last ten years were felt in Delaware. As recently as two years ago in November, 2017, a 4.1 earthquake was centered in the Bombay Hook…

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State health officials confirm first flu case this season in Delaware

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The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has announced the state’s first confirmed flu case for the 2019-2020 flu season. The case marks Delaware’s first pediatric case of the season, involving an 8-year-old from New Castle County. “The flu is here,” said DPH Director Dr. Karyl Rattay. “Now that we have lab-confirmation of our first…

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Delaware Congresswoman to hold Town Hall in Georgetown

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Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester will hold a “Congressional Conversation” town hall-like event this Thursday at Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown. Congresswoman Blunt-Rochester will hold the event this coming Thursday, October 10th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Georgetown at Delaware Technical Community College, Owens Campus 21179 College Drive, Georgetown, DE 19947. “Congressional Conversations…

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UPDATED: Suspect in Ellendale shooting IN CUSTODY

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UPDATED – 10-5-19 – Joshua Wright was arrested last week during a traffic stop in Lincoln Read more here – https://www.wgmd.com/two-arrested-on-drug-charges-after-traffic-stop-in-lincoln/ =================================================== Two suspects have been arrested and one remains at large in connection with a shooting at the Getaway Tavern near Ellendale. According to Delaware State Police, the incident occurred just after 1 a.m.…

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Inmate found dead at Vaughn prison in Smyrna

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The Delaware Department of Correction and the Delaware Division of Forensic Science are investigating the death of an inmate at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna. On Sunday, 71-year-old Theodore Benson, of Millsboro, was found unresponsive lying on the floor of his cell. Life-saving measures were taken by medical staff until EMS arrived, who…

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EXCLUSIVE | Delaware Congressional Campaign ignited over impeachment inquiry

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Republican Congressional candidate Lee Murphy slammed Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester over her support of the current impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. “She’s out of touch with the people of Delaware,” Murphy explained in an interview with WGMD’s Rob Petree where he said there are no real grounds to impeach the President. Congresswoman Blunt-Rochester recently took…

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30,000 lbs of food distributed to Delawareans in need

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Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) employees joined together with the Food Bank of Delaware, legislators, and volunteers to distribute 30,000 pounds of non-perishable food, fresh produce, and dairy products to Delawareans in need. The mission was made possible through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Trade Mitigation Program, which provides payments to…

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State Auditor’s Office launches mobile app to report fraud

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The Auditor’s Office has launched a brand-new, first of its kind, mobile app to submit tips about suspected fraud, waste, and abuse in Delaware. “We live in a mobile world,” State Auditor Kathy McGuiness said. “So we designed a mobile platform for Delawareans that’s easy to use.” The new mobile platform is another way to communicate…

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Six cases of vaping-related lung disease reported in Delaware

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At least six reported cases of severe lung disease are being investigated in Delaware as a result of vaping, according to the Division of Public Health (DPH). DPH continues to participate in a multi-state investigation into an outbreak of severe pulmonary disease reported across the country. As of today, 38 states, including Delaware, have reported cases…

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Drivers issued violations for passing school buses in Bridgeville during DSP safety initiative

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Drivers were issued violations after they passed school buses during a Delaware State Police safety initiative in Bridgeville. Delaware State Police were out and about in Bridgeville making sure kids got on their buses safely as part of the “School Bus Safety Law Initiative.” Troopers from Troop 5 hosted a school bus initiative for the…

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Carper: Automakers can no longer stay ‘stuck in neutral’ citing pollution from cars, trucks & vans

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Delaware’s Senior U.S. Senator Tom Carper is speaking out after the Trump Administration moved to revoke the State of California’s authority under the Clean Air Act to set and enforce its own fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards. “To those auto companies that remain silent today, I’ll say this: it’s no longer an option…

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Delaware Attorney General files legal action against 15 businesses for alleged criminal activity

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Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Thursday that the she has filed actions in the state Court of Chancery to dissolve 15 businesses for involvement in criminal activities. State law allows the Attorney General to petition for cancellation of an entity’s Delaware formation document when its powers, privileges, or existence have been abused or misused.…

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Governor Carney launches new online tool for small businesses

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Delaware Governor John Carney on Wednesday officially launched a new online tool to help streamline documentation and reporting requirements for new businesses. The new Delaware One Stop, available at onestop.delaware.gov, allows businesses to interact with core state agencies whether they are starting out or ready to grow. Delaware One Stop is a convenient, centralized transactional…

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Dirt biker killed during police chase in Lincoln

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One man was killed after leading police on a chase while riding a dirt bike through Lincoln. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred just after 9 p.m., Tuesday when a trooper observed a green Kawasaki Dirt Bike, an off-highway vehicle that is not street legal and not equipped with any lighting…

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Governor Carney calls on Congress to “outlaw assault weapons”

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Delaware Governor John Carney joined 11 other governors from across the country today and issued a letter calling on President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to “outlaw assault weapons” “The federal government has a history of acting on gun reform when the American public demands it. In 1934, the federal government regulated machine…

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Delaware Attorney General suing pharma family over their role in the opioid crisis

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Attorney General Kathy Jennings Monday sued seven members of the Sackler family for their alleged role in creating and sustaining the opioid crisis in Delaware. The individuals named in the Delaware Superior Court complaint controlled and directed opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma’s two-decade course of falsely and deceptively marketing opioids, sowing the seeds of an epidemic…

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