Mari Lou
The price at the pump continues to fall. At the national level, the price of gas dropped 8 cents in the last week – dropping to $3.43 per gallon. In Delaware the price at the pump fell 9 cents last week to an average of $3.10. AAA Mid-Atlantic officials say that data from the Energy…
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Two Indian River School District schools have been named Delaware Recognition Schools for 2023. Phillip C. Showell Elementary in Selbyville was honored for Exceptional Student Performance while North Georgetown Elementary was a winner for Excellence in Serving Special Populations. They are two of 16 Delaware schools to receive Recognition School honors. Each school will receive…
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Delaware’s Congressional Delegation is applauding a grant from the US EPA to the University of Delaware for research to quantify and mitigate emissions from municipal solid waste landfills. The grant of over $999,800 will help make UD a critical partner in the effort to reduce methane emissions – and meet Delaware’s climate goals. This grant…
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Your help is needed to find Jenifer Crawley and David Smith – both 33 and from Magnolia. They are wanted for felony assault charges from an incident on September 29 in Magnolia. Delaware State Police believe Crawley is staying in a stolen RV trailer. Attempts to contact or locate either of them and the RV…
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Delaware State Police are investigating a hit and run pedestrian crash just after 6:45 Thursday night on Route 13 at Main Street in Farmington. Police say an unknown vehicle was northbound on Route 13 and struck a 33 year old woman from Milton who was standing in the middle of the northbound lane. The vehicle…
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The Ocean City Police Department’s K9 ranks saw the retirement on Wednesday of K Rocco, but the OCPD now welcomes K9 Finn! K-9 Finn comes from the Czech Republic and is a one-year old Belgian Malinois. Finn and his partner, PFC Patrick Schob have spent the last six weeks in training at the Shallow Creek…
Read MoreDover Police were conducting a firearms investigation on 22 year old Tyrese Bailey of Dover Wednesday evening after he was contacted in the area of South New Street and West Reed Street. Bailey was arrested without incident and a search of Bailey turned up over 54 grams of marijuana, 154 baggies of heroin and crack…
Read MoreUPDATED – 11/03/23 – Dover Police have made an arrest in connection with a shooting in May on Spruance Road that sent a 17 year old victim to the hospital. Investigation into the shooting identified 19 year old Khalil Smith of Dover as a suspect and on Monday detectives obtained warrants for Smith, who is…
Read MoreUser 284190339 · 11 – 02 – 23 Fishing Report Thursday was a reasonably nice day for November and some fish were caught. Lewes Harbour Marina said their Annual Tog Tournament will begin on November 5th and end on December 5th. Contact the shop for all the details. They also reported the Katydid brought in…
Read MoreUser 284190339 · 11 – 01 – 23 Fishing Report Wednesday it blew like snot, a description I have never quite understood. The ocean and bay were rougher than a cob. That one I do understand. You would think that having lived in Delaware for most of my 81 years I would be used to…
Read MoreUPDATED – 11/1/23 9:10 am– The Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in the shooting that occurred on Sunday in Laurel. The name of the victim is 18-year-old Kylee Robinson of Laurel, Delaware. As of yesterday, October 31st, the 15-year-old victim was released from an area hospital, while the 13-year-old victim remains admitted in…
Read MoreUser 284190339 · 10 – 31 – 23 Fishing Report To the best of my knowledge, no boats cleared the inlet at Indian River or Roosevelt on Tuesday and it doesn’t look good for Wednesday as small craft advisories are up all day. Breakwater Tackle has closed for the season. The pier remains open. Old…
Read MoreDelaware State Police were called to the Valero on Deep Branch Road in Milton for a man slumped over the steering wheel of a pickup truck. Police contacted the driver, 66 year old Johnny Diogo of Greenwood, who woke up and showed signs of impairment while talking with the trooper. Standardized Field Sobriety tests were…
Read MoreA Salisbury man pleaded guilty to two counts of grossly negligent manslaughter by automobile Monday and has been sentenced by Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge S. James Sarbanes to twenty years with all suspended but eight years in prison. Court records show that 23 year old Sammy Hwang crashed into the back of a vehicle…
Read MoreClosure of the Woodland Ferry Seaford – The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the Woodland Ferry will be closed on Wednesday, November 1st and normal operations will resume on Thursday, November 2nd.
Read MoreUPDATED – 10/31/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified 71 year-old David Lister of Henderson, Maryland, as the man who died in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred near Smyrna on October 30. ================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 10/30/23 – A two vehicle crash near Smyrna early Monday morning has left one person dead and…
Read MoreLast week’s Cambridge-South Dorchester/Easton High School football game ended up being called in the third quarter after disturbance in the Easton stands. The Talbot County Sheriff’s office was working security and report that there were several altercations between students during the game which led to the arrest of four juvenile boys and one juvenile girl.…
Read MoreMonday was the beginning of a quick return to fall. No boats left Lewes or Indian River. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park will be closing after today. They were packing up when I called and said very few folks fished on Monday and they only caught a couple of…
Read MoreUPDATED – 10/30/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 21-year-old Abriana Ingram of Milford, Delaware, as the victim of the homicide that occurred on October 28, 2023, in Selbyville. The Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling (302)…
Read MoreA Salisbury man has been sentenced to life in prison for murder. This was a retrial for 30 year old Delonte Bryant after the Maryland Appellate Court vacated the original jury verdict and ordered a new trial. Bryant was found guilty after a three-day trial this past June of 1st degree murder, firearms and other…
Read MoreGovernor Carney will welcome families to trick or treat at Woodburn, the Governor’s mansion in Dover, Tuesday night from 6 to 8pm. Woodburn, which was built in 1790, is said to be quite haunted. Residents have reported seeing an 18th century gentleman wearing a white wig – the apparition of former owner Dr. MW Bates’…
Read MoreA two vehicle crash involving a school bus Monday morning in Talbot County is under investigation by Maryland State Police. Police were called to Matthewstown Road and Three Bridges Branch Road just before 8am for a crash. Investigation showed that a Kia failed to stop at a stop sign at a 4-way stop and crashed…
Read MoreThe Scotton Landing boat ramp facility on the St. Jones river will be closed for reconstruction beginning Tuesday, November 7. This project includes a new boat ramp, new courtesy dock and a repaved parking lot. The fishing pier at Scotton Landing (also known as Barkers Landing and located off Trap Shooters Road near Magnolia) will…
Read MoreDelmarva Power is lowering gas costs by 18% for customers! This lower rate has been approved by the Delaware Public Service Commission and will go into effect in November. This is a result of natural gas price decreases. Monthly bills could decrease about $16.30 for a residential customer using an average of 56 CCF per…
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