US Senate Approves 6 Appropriations Bills; DE to Receive over $153-million for Projects

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The U.S. Senate has passed the remaining full year appropriations bills: $1.2-trillion that will go to fund our military, Department of Homeland Security, and other key departments like the Department of State and USAID. In a release Saturday, Delaware Senator Chris Coons says, “There are some positives in this bill: some investments for fentanyl screening at our…

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Cambridge Home Damaged by Fire Friday Night; Firefighter Injured

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A fire in Cambridge sent one firefighter to the hospital. Firefighters were called to a home on Travers Street in Cambridge just after 6 Friday evening and found fire in a three-story home. The fire was discovered by a neighbor and took firefighters nearly an hour to bring under control. State Fire Marshal investigators say…

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Three Charged after Traffic Stop in Dover

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Dover Police arrested three on drug charges after a traffic stop Thursday morning. The Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit was conducting a drug investigation on South New Street. Police stopped a vehicle and contacted the occupants who were identified as 34 year old Allison Morris and 46 year old John Smith, Jr. – both…

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Legislation for Workforce & Affordable Housing Introduced to DE General Assembly

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Delaware State Senator Rex Huxtable (D-6) has introduced several bills to the General Assembly that deal with workforce and affordable housing. Senate Bill 22 establishes the “Delaware Workforce Housing Program” which would allow a qualified workforce housing investor to be reimbursed through a grant up to 20 percent of the capital costs associated with workforce…

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UPDATED: GOLD ALERT: Delaware State Police CANCEL Gold Alert for Missing Elderly Man from Magnolia

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UPDATED – 03/22/24 – Gold Alert issued on March 21, 2024, by Delaware State Police Troop 3 for Miguel Salaberrios has been cancelled. Miguel has been located. ====================================== Delaware State Police Troop 3 has issued a Gold Alert for 85-year-old Miguel Salaberrios of Magnolia. He was last seen at his home on March 15th. Attempts to…

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Unemployment in DE Lower for February

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Unemployment in Delaware dropped a tenth of a percent in February to 4% from 4.1% in January, while the national average increased two-tenths of a percent to 3.9%. In Sussex County unemployment also dropped two-tenths of a percent from 4.5% to 4.3% in February. Earlier this month, the Office of Occupational & Labor Market Information…

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Ellendale Man Charged with 5th Offense DUI

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An Ellendale man has been arrested by Delaware State Police after a trooper on patrol spotted a pickup truck weaving to the left and right while southbound on Route 13 in the area of Farmington. The trooper made a traffic stop and the driver, 31 year old Wilson Vazquez-Lopez showed signs of impairment – he…

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Indian River School Board Fires Bradley Layfield

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The Indian River School Board has fired former Sussex Central High School principal Bradley Layfield. The vote of 7 to 0 came during the executive session during Thursday night’s meeting. Layfield’s attorney, Thomas Neuberger, says that board members Dr. Donald Hattier and Dr. Heather Statler recused themselves from voting and Gerald Peden abstained. Neuberger says…

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UPDATE: Downstate Mosquito Spraying This Week

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Update 3/21/24: Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application for mosquito larvae located in flooded forested wetland habitats. This application could take place during the daylight hours on Friday, March 22nd  via helicopter (registration number N2268W and/or N862M). Application of Vectobac12AS (liquid BTI) to control mosquito larvae in the following areas: In Woodside and Selbyville.…

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MD State Highway Administration Begins Bridge Replacement on US 13 Business over Wicomico River

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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is beginning construction on a $12.6 million project to replace the bridge on US 13B (South Salisbury Boulevard) over the Wicomico River in the Salisbury area of Wicomico County. The project is expected to be complete in 2026, weather permitting. The project will improve pedestrian and bicycle access in…

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Debates to be Held Among Candidates for Milford City Council

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The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford will hold three debates among candidates for the City of Milford Council. Debates are planned as follows:                 • Wards 1 and 2 – April 18 – 6 to 8 PM – Milford High School Auditorium                                 Mike Boyle, Madula Kalesis, Lori Connor and Nadia Zychal                 •…

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Mark Schaeffer Files to Run for Re-Election to Sussex County Council

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Mark G. Schaeffer has filed to run for re-election to Sussex County Council 3rd District. Councilman Schaeffer says he would like to continue his work to ensure the viability and sustainability of Volunteer Fire/EMS Companies in Sussex County and adds that the men and women of our Volunteer Fire/EMS Service deserve our full support and respect, and…

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Human Remains Found as a Result of Vehicle Fire in Wicomico County

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A fatal vehicle fire that occurred late this morning on Nanticoke Road in Quantico is under investigation. Firefighters discovered a 2000 GMC Sonoma pick-up truck on fire to the back of the house. Firefighters battled the blaze for 20 minutes before bringing it under control, and then they found human remains in the vehicle. Deputy State…

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Ocean City’s Spring Clean Up Rescheduled

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Due to predicted inclement weather, the Ocean City Spring Clean Up originally scheduled for Saturday, March 23rd will now take place on Sunday, March 24th–from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The decision to reschedule has been made to ensure the safety and convenience of all residents and staff. Ocean City officials apologize for any inconvenience this…

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UPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Fatal Crash at Concord Pond Boat Ramp

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UPDATE 3/20/24: The Delaware State Police have identified 72-year-old David Schoeberlein of Baltimore, Maryland as the man who died in the crash that occurred at the Concord Pond boat ramp on March 18th. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Senior…

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Easter for Thousands Events this Saturday in Selbyville

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Mountaire is hosting four Easter for Thousands events this Saturday, March 23rd on Delmarva and in North Carolina to pack 20,000 complete meals in a box for families facing food insecurity this Easter. Churches and nonprofits who have pre-registered will be picking up boxes for distribution that same day. Their Easter menu includes corn, peas & carrots, apple sauce,…

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Senator Carper Leads Colleagues in Calling for Establishment of Framework for U.S. Recognition of a Nonmilitarized Palestinian State

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In light of the ongoing negotiations around a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, today, Senator Tom Carper is leading colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to establish a framework for U.S. Recognition of a nonmilitarized Palestinian State. The letter, also signed by Senator Chris Coons, highlights how the framework is the first step for the U.S.…

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Salisbury University Announces New Graduate School

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More than half a century since the first graduate program at Salisbury University was launched, a new Graduate School has now been established. In 1962, the first graduate program was the Master of Education. Since then, SU’s graduate offerings have grown to include 14 master’s and two doctoral programs. In addition to overseeing SU’s graduate…

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