Posts Tagged ‘Delaware’
State House Minority Leader speaks out, calls Delaware’s legislative system “broken”
Delaware House Minority Leader Danny Short is speaking out, calling the system in which bills are passed broken, citing the “unprofessional” way Democrats annually push through countless pieces of legislation in the final hours of session. The recent controversy over a Kent County lodging tax law – which was approved by the General Assembly in…
Read MoreFelton woman in jail following assault on State Trooper
A Felton woman was arrested after police say she assaulted a State Trooper, kicking him and threatening to spit on him while resisting arrest during an assault on another person who she injured. According to Delaware State Police, around 11:45 p.m., Wednesday, troopers were called to a home in the 600 block of Plymouth Road…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE | Medical marijuana restrictions outrage veteran advocating for anxiety, opioid abuse treatment
The Office of Medical Marijuana has refused to add anxiety or opioid substance abuse disorder to the list of qualifying conditions, decisions that have outraged a veteran who argues that doing so would significantly reduce the rate of suicide amongst veterans and help bring an end to the opioid crisis in Delaware. Kim Petters, a…
Read MoreFeral kitten tests positive for rabies in Ocean View
Delaware public health officials are warning of a feral kitten that tested positive for rabies in Ocean View. Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Ocean View residents who reside in the Plantation Park community of a positive case of rabies in a feral kitten that came into contact with a human. The individual…
Read MoreLewes man, photographer indicted on federal tax evasion
A Lewes man has been indicted on tax evasion. Delaware’s U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss announced that Bruce Kevin Fleming, of Lewes, was indicted Tuesday in Delaware on tax charges. The indictment includes five counts of tax evasion from 2012 through 2016. Fleming operated Kevin Fleming, Inc., and reportedly generated personal income, for which he…
Read MoreLewes resident raises concerns over late night partying on the bike trail
A Lewes resident is raising concerns over people using the bike trail as a party spot, riding dirt bikes up and down the trail, leaving trash behind, and distrupting those who live nearby. JoAnn Elliott’s home sits in Nassau station about 30 feet from the trail. She’s hoping something can be done to deter the…
Read MoreMilton China Wok shut down for roach infestation, gross conditions
Milton-area Chinese carryout restaurant, China Wok was shut down after a routine inspection discovered the place was infested with roaches. Numerous live and dead roaches were observed throughout the restaurant at the time of the inspection, according to the report from the Delaware Division of Public Health’s Office of Food Protection. “No person on site…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan urges Congress to fully fund Chesapeake Bay restoration programs
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is urging Congress to fully fund the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. Governor Hogan, chairman of the Chesapeake Executive Council, along with other watershed state leaders sent a letter Thursday to Congressional leaders urging them to fully fund federal Chesapeake Bay restoration programs. The Senate approved a measure today that increases…
Read MoreVIDEO | Bridgeville pet groomer charged with animal cruelty
A Bridgeville man was arrested for animal cruelty after a video posted online showed him abusing and mistreating a dog at a local pet grooming facility. Officers from the Delaware Division of Public Health’s Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) arrested 43-year-old James Lee Campbell on Monday following an incident that occurred at a pet grooming…
Read MoreDE Five-digit License Tags Available November 14 Till Sold Out
What to get the hard-to-buy-for Delawarean? How about a coveted five-digit Delaware license plate? Beginning Thursday, November 14 a limited number of five-digit license plates will be available to the public at the Georgetown, Dover, Delaware City and Wilmington DMV offices – on a first-come, first-served basis. They CANNOT be reserved in advance or over…
Read MoreDelaware to receive $1.3 million in settlement with Suboxone pharma distributor
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that Delaware and other states have reached an agreement with pharmaceutical distributor Reckitt Benckiser Group (“Reckitt”) to settle allegations that the company, either directly or through a subsidiary, improperly marketed and otherwise promoted the drug Suboxone, resulting in improper expenditures of state Medicaid funds. Suboxone is a drug product…
Read MoreDelaware Governor announces Supreme Court picks
Governor John Carney has announced his intention to nominate Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. to serve as the next Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court. Justice Seitz – who since 2015 has served as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court – would replace Chief Justice Leo E. Strine, Jr., who announced his retirement…
Read MoreOffshore wind farms could “destroy” Delaware’s coastal tourism, Caesar Rodney Institute claims
The Caesar Rodney Institute’s Center for Energy Competitiveness has petitioned Governor John Carney to take action, arguing that a wind farm off the coast of Delaware would “destroy” the state’s coastal tourism. “In a few years the world’s largest industrial wind turbines will fill the horizon from Rehoboth Beach to Fenwick Island at six times…
Read MoreSussex Tech will continue its pursuit to build a new school
Sussex Tech is continuing a pursuit to build a new school after the State did not approve funding for the project, which they say will save taxpayers millions of dollars. “We remain very concerned about the condition of the building and the campus. Making repairs as problems develop is like slapping a Band-Aid on a…
Read MoreCoons calls Trump an “impulsive, inexperienced” President
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) called President Trump “impulsive and inexperienced” and said Congress needs to take a hard look into what deals the President may have potentially cut with foreign dictators. Senator Coons appeared on MSNBC where he slammed the President for his decision to withdraw troops from Syria. “We now have to take…
Read MoreDART Launches 22nd Annual “Stuff The Bus” Thanksgiving Food Drive
DART announced their 22nd year of partnering with the Food Bank of Delaware for the annual “Stuff The Bus” Thanksgiving Food Drive, with a goal of collecting 20 tons of non-perishable food for Delawareans in need. “Stuff The Bus” will be collecting food at seven sites throughout the State. The site locations, collection dates, and…
Read MoreDOJ wants a specialized DUI court in Sussex County to deal with arrests
The Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ) wants a specialized DUI court in Sussex County to deal with the “disproportionately and unacceptably high” rate of DUI arrests. DOJ prosecutors and department officials have been concerned that DUI arrests are disproportionately high in Sussex County compared to Kent and New Castle, which already have specialized DUI courts.…
Read MoreGeorgetown teen, 15, charged with stabbing 18-year-old during fight in Blades
A Georgetown teen was arrested for felony assault after police say he stabbed an 18-year-old during a fight at a gas station in Blades. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 5 p.m., Saturday in the parking lot of a BP gas station located at 50 Market Street in Blades,…
Read MoreFatal Crashes Spike in Delaware – DSP & OHS Offer Traffic Safety Tips
Traffic Safety Tips: Limit distractions: Using your cell phone, texting, and fiddling with the radio or GPS should all be done when you are at a complete stop or avoided altogether. Give 100% of your attention to the road. Walk Smart: Distracted walking, wearing dark clothing, and walking under the influence are common factors in…
Read MoreUPDATE | One dead in serious crash that injured several in Bridgeville
One man has died in a crash that seriously injured several people last week in Bridgeville. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred around 12:44 p.m., Sunday as a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta was traveling eastbound on Seashore Highway, east of Oak Road. A 2015 Dodge Ram 3500 pickup, towing a trailer carrying…
Read MoreGeorgetown man charged with robbery at Royal Farms
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…
Read MoreStatewide Earthquake Drill to take place in Delaware
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…
Read MoreLaurel-area Church remembers pastor killed in crash near Easton
Abundant Life Church in Laurel is remembering their pastor, Shawn Willey who was killed in a crash Monday near Easton, Maryland. According to Maryland State Police, shortly before 8 a.m., Monday troopers were dispatched to single vehicle crash on southbound Route 329, just south of Loves Folly Farm Road near Easton, Maryland. Troopers arrived and…
Read MoreState health officials confirm first flu case this season in Delaware
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…
Read MoreDelDOT orders Ocean View family to remove missing dog flyers or face fines
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has threatened to fine an Ocean View family if they don’t remove flyers for their missing dog that’s been placed on various utility poles and signs. Nicole Peterdozzi, her fiance George Elliott, and the rest of their family were devastated when their Labrador Retriever, Ace went missing from their…
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