Posts Tagged ‘Delaware’
Delaware Congresswoman to hold Town Hall in Georgetown
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…
Read MoreOcean View family offers $6,000 for return of missing dog, Ace
An Ocean View Family is offering a $6,000 reward for the safe return of their dog, Ace, who went missing over three weeks ago. Their efforts to find him have since gone viral with thousands now joining the “Race to Find Ace.” The family has vowed to continue the search until they find Ace, a…
Read MoreUPDATED: Suspect in Ellendale shooting IN CUSTODY
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.…
Read MoreDelaware bill could have kept Iron Hill’s new location in state
After Iron Hill Brewery announced that it’s relocating its latest location out of state due to a law limiting how many a company operate, one Delaware State Rep. has taken steps to remove the restrictions and fight for free market principles. Delaware State Representative Bryan Shupe is the primary sponsor of House Bill 158, legislation…
Read MoreInmate found dead at Vaughn prison in Smyrna
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…
Read MoreCountry star Jimmie Allen says people in Delaware are making fake GoFundMe pages for his Dad’s funeral
Country star Jimmie Allen says fake GoFundMe pages are being made in Delaware to fraudulently raise money for his Father’s funeral. Allen, who lived in Milton prior to his rise to fame, took to social media last week to express concerns over what he described as “fake gofundme pages” being made in Delaware, claiming to…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE | Delaware Congressional Campaign ignited over impeachment inquiry
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…
Read More30,000 lbs of food distributed to Delawareans in need
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…
Read MoreState Auditor’s Office launches mobile app to report fraud
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…
Read MoreSix cases of vaping-related lung disease reported in Delaware
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…
Read MoreDelaware Dept. of Labor mistake causes tax headache for businesses
A “transmission error” by the Delaware Department of Labor has created a tax headache for businesses statewide after the agency failed to report necessary information to the IRS. In 2016, the Delaware Department of Labor had an issue reporting to the IRS the total amount of taxes paid on the 941 Tax Forms. As a…
Read MoreMilford man charged with kidnapping, assault
A Milford man was arrested on kidnapping and assault charges after police say he strangled a person and held them against their will. According to the Milford Police Department, the incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. Thursday, September 19 as officers were notified of an assault victim at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital in Dover, Delaware. Detectives…
Read MoreDrivers issued violations for passing school buses in Bridgeville during DSP safety initiative
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…
Read MoreCarper: Automakers can no longer stay ‘stuck in neutral’ citing pollution from cars, trucks & vans
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…
Read MoreDelaware Attorney General files legal action against 15 businesses for alleged criminal activity
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.…
Read MoreGovernor Carney launches new online tool for small businesses
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…
Read MoreDirt biker killed during police chase in Lincoln
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…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE | In Delaware, 70% of gun charges were dropped in 2018
Of the overall number of gun charges processed in Delaware, approximately 70 percent were dropped in 2018, according to new data obtained exclusively by WGMD News. A total of 3,746 firearm-related offenses were reported in 2018, according to data from State of Delaware’s Statistical Analysis Center. Of that number, 2,603 of those charges were either…
Read MoreGovernor Carney calls on Congress to “outlaw assault weapons”
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…
Read MoreDelaware Attorney General suing pharma family over their role in the opioid crisis
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…
Read MoreDelaware health officials investigating possible cases of lung disease related to vaping
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is investigating three possible cases of severe pulmonary disease related to vaping. DPH is advising Delaware residents that it is participating in a multi-state investigation into an outbreak of severe pulmonary disease reported across the country. As of Monday, 33 states, including Delaware, have reported possible cases of…
Read MoreDelaware woman charged with murder of 4-month-old infant
Delaware State Police have charged 19-year-old, Dejoynay M. Ferguson of New Castle, with 1st Degree Murder, in connection with the death of a 4-month-old infant who was under her care at a Bear-area daycare facility. According to Delaware State Police, around 10:30 a.m. Thursday, troopers along with Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to Little People…
Read MoreState holds Narcan training event in Millsboro
Following four overdose deaths in Sussex County over Labor Day Weekend, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is holding a Community Naloxone (Narcan) Training and Distribution event in Millsboro. DPH will distribute free naloxone kits to members of the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Millsboro Fire Company, 109 East State St.,…
Read MoreDelaware receives $23 Million in federal funds for infrastructure projects
The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) annual August redistribution has resulted in Delaware receiving an additional $23,091,713 in federal funding for infrastructure projects. The redistribution dollars represent federal transportation improvement funds that were allocated, but not used by other states. “We are investing $650 million in infrastructure projects across the state this year – our largest…
Read MoreDelaware lawmakers introduce bill allowing businesses to let dogs on patios, beer gardens
Delaware lawmakers introduced 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 filed on Friday, permitting business owners the right to…
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