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Animal Cruelty Investigation in Progress After Dog Found Thrown into Canary Creek

By Joe Ciccanti / March 30, 2023
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The Office of Animal Welfare’s Delaware Animal Services (DAS) is looking for information that may lead to an arrest after Lewes Police found a dog that was thrown into Canary Creek and secured to a sledgehammer. The dog was found dead. The act of animal cruelty occurred in the area of Pilottown Road. Lewes Police…

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Dover Man Arrested for Residential Burglary

By Joe Ciccanti / March 29, 2023
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A 33-year-old Dover Man is in custody and facing several charges following a burglary that occurred yesterday afternoon on President Drive in Dover. Troopers learned that the homeowner had been renovating the house for some time, and when he returned to the property, he saw that the lock to the back door had been damaged.…

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore Announces Major Offshore Wind Energy Initiatives to Build More Economically Competitive State

By Joe Ciccanti / March 29, 2023
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To move Maryland toward achieving its 100% clean energy goal by 2035, Governor Moore announced today that Maryland will significantly increase its offshore wind output and prioritize wind energy partnerships with the aim of creating nearly 15,000 jobs. Governor Moore says Maryland can have both a growing economy and lead the way in clean energy—adding…

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Fatal Vehicle Fire in Ocean City, Maryland Under Investigation

By Joe Ciccanti / March 29, 2023
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One person is dead following a vehicle fire late last night on 125th Street in Ocean City, Maryland. Officers located the vehicle on fire in the east parking lot and found someone dead in the vehicle.  Information is pending from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner regarding the identification of the victim and an…

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Seaford Man Arrested for 5th Offense DUI

By Joe Ciccanti / March 29, 2023
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UPDATE: Police Identify Shooting Victim Who Died After Overnight Shooting at Apartment Complex in Seaford

By Joe Ciccanti / March 29, 2023
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Seaford Police say a 36-year-old Seaford man who was shot overnight at Woodland Mills Apartment Complex was identified as Deshawn Blackwell. He was taken to the hospital as he suffered life-threatening injuries but then died. Police say Blackwell was sitting outside of an apartment when someone approached him and fired several rounds–striking him in multiple…

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Delaware Officials Unveil Improved Road Safety Legislation

By Joe Ciccanti / March 29, 2023
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Improved safety on roadways in Delaware is the focus of a package of new initiatives and legislation that state officials unveiled today. Governor Carney joined the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS), Members of the General Assembly, and advocates to explain the details of the package, which include:…

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Ocean Pines Sewer Bills to Increase by $15 as State Considers Fate of Flush Fee Exemption

By Joe Ciccanti / March 29, 2023
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If you live in the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area (SSA), first-quarter water and wastewater bills will include a $15 quarterly Bay Restoration Fee (BRF), while state officials consider whether to grant the area an exemption from the fee for calendar year 2023. In the event that MDE issues the exemption prior to the release…

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Pandemic Recovery Funding Available Next Month for Sussex County Non-Profits

By Joe Ciccanti / March 29, 2023
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More COVID-19 pandemic recovery funding is on the way to help not-for-profits in Sussex County. An additional $1.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding will be made available to eligible non-profits during an application round that opens next month. This is in addition to the $5 million in funding last year that non-profits…

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Delaware Legislation Which Includes New Requirement in Reporting of Suspected Animal Cruelty Passes Senate

By Joe Ciccanti / March 29, 2023
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Update 4/26/23–Senate Bill 71 has passed the Senate and is now sent to the House for consideration. Earlier Post: Legislation introduced this week adds a new requirement concerning animal cruelty. This Act requires law-enforcement agencies, the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, and the Department of Justice to report suspected animal cruelty…

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UPDATE: New Details Emerge on Fatal Accident in Milton Thursday Morning

By Joe Ciccanti / March 24, 2023
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Shots Fired at House in Laurel on Two Separate Nights

By Joe Ciccanti / March 23, 2023
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Delaware State Police are investigating two shooting incidents that occurred at the same location earlier this week in Laurel. The incidents happened on the mornings of March 19th and March 23rd. Police say someone fired several shots into the side of a house on Shiloh Church Road at about 3 a.m. The same home was…

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Cambridge, Maryland Man Sentenced for First-Degree Murder

By Joe Ciccanti / March 23, 2023
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Chief Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County today sentenced a 26-year-old Cambridge, Maryland man to two consecutive terms of Life Without Possibility of Parole on two counts of First-Degree Murder. Damon Hall also faces an additional consecutive term of 10 years without parole on firearms charges. On November 30th, 2022, Hall was convicted…

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Town Hall Informational Meeting Later This Month in Kent County on New Electric Car Mandate

By Joe Ciccanti / March 23, 2023
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Delaware public officials are hosting town hall meetings up and down the state to inform the public about the “new electric car mandate” that will go into effect in 2025. One of the upcoming meetings will take place on Wednesday, March 29th in Kent County–at the Camden/Wyoming Fire Hall from 6:30-8:30 PM.This mandate will affect…

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House Bill 114 to Establish Standards for Recovery Houses to Become Certified

By Joe Ciccanti / March 23, 2023
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Felton Police Arrest Middletown Woman for Fraud Through Online App

By Joe Ciccanti / March 23, 2023
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Felton Police have arrested a 29-year-old Middletown woman for fraudulently taking $1,480 from someone through an online app. Newport Police took Makenzie Davis into custody on unrelated charges, and then Felton Police charged her with one count of Unlawful use of a Payment Card under $1,500 Unauthorized use of a Card, which is a Class…

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Senator Carper Joins Health Experts in Urging the Biden Administration to Set Strong Pollution Protections

By Joe Ciccanti / March 23, 2023
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Senator Tom Carper joined public health leaders from across the country this week in urging the Biden administration to move forward on strong clean air regulations that protect Americans’ health and the environment. Carper, who is the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, spoke at a news conference yesterday concerning the issue……

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Traffic Alert: Road Closure in the Fenwick Island Area Scheduled for Monday, April 3rd

By Joe Ciccanti / March 22, 2023
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DelDOT has announced that Dukes Avenue between SR 54 (Lighthouse Road) and Harpoon Road / 146th Street will be closed Monday April 3rd and Tuesday April 4th. The closure, which is due to the installation of a gas line, will be in place from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Additional days may be required if…

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Delaware State Police Arrest Two Following Drug Dealing Investigation

By Joe Ciccanti / March 22, 2023
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The Delaware State Police have arrested 32-year-old Victor Hammond of Bridgeville and 30-year-old Derrious Signey of Seaford on numerous felony charges following a drug dealing investigation that took place yesterday. Members of the Delaware State Police Sussex County Drug Unit conducted a search warrant at a home on North Street in Seaford. In addition to…

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Town of Georgetown Seeks Input and Recommendations for Downtown Development District Expansion

By Joe Ciccanti / March 22, 2023
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The Town of Georgetown is seeking input and recommendation through the end of this month regarding a possible expansion of the Downtown Development District. The district boundaries currently encompass 83.2 acres and may be expanded to a maximum of 105 acres. The Town of Georgetown, Downtown Development District was designated by Governor Markell on August 10, 2016. Among…

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House Fire in Salisbury Under Investigation

By Joe Ciccanti / March 22, 2023
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Dewey Beach Replenishment to Begin Next Month

By Joe Ciccanti / March 22, 2023
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With spring underway and many looking forward to getting back to the beach, visitors will need to avoid certain work areas. Beach replenishment should begin on or about April 20th in Dewey Beach depending on the weather and how quickly work is completed in Rehoboth. Work will take approximately 12 days. According to the Town’s…

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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Worcester County

By Joe Ciccanti / March 22, 2023
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One motorist is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Route 113 at Groton Road in Worcester County late last night. A box truck was headed north on Route 113 when it crashed into a Kia Forte, which was traveling west on Groton Road. Authorities identified the one who died as 54-year-old Chauncey McKinley Johnson of…

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Weekend Shooting in Salisbury Under Investigation

By Joe Ciccanti / March 22, 2023
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The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at a home on Dennis Street in Salisbury on Saturday evening. A 42-year old man was shot in the leg. He was transported to Tidal health. The injuries are not life-threatening. Anyone with information regarding the shooting should call the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office…

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Fatal Crash in Caroline County, MD Under Investigation

By Joe Ciccanti / March 17, 2023
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The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at Auction Rd and American Corner Rd south of Denton on Tuesday. The Vehicle was heading northbound on Auction Road. For unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway to the right and entered a ditch. The vehicle turned back onto the roadway and overcorrected, causing…

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