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A stretch of Shiloh Church Road east of Laurel has been closed because of a serious personal injury crash. According to Delaware State Police, the crash occurred at about 7:00 a.m. Shiloh Church Road was closed between Johnson Road and East Trap Pond Road for emergency response vehicles at the scene. State Police said the…
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Heroic actions of a school administrator have been recognized in Wicomico County.The assistant principal of James M. Bennett High School, Jason Capobianco, performed the Heimlich maneuver on a student who was choking and went limp during as a school lunch late in the year.The item was dislodged and the student began breathing again after about…
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A pillar of the Salisbury community has passed away.Colonel Bob Cook was 96.Cook was founding Executive Director of the Greater Salisbury Committee, and gave his time with numerous other organizations including the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore and others. Cook served his country in the U.S. Army, and…
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A brush fire in the Long Neck area scorched about two acres of high-grass, brush and pine trees on Independence Day.Members of the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company and Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company responded Monday afternoon to the area of John J. Williams Highway and Greens Way, next to Baywood Greens. Crews works to…
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Owners of specific vehicle makes and models are being warned of a theft ring in Dover.According to Dover Police, there have been at least five recent incidents of attempted or successful vehicle thefts targeting Hyundai Elantras and Sonatas from model years 2015-2017. A suspect or suspects have been hot-wiring the vehicles. Police also said the…
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Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a burglary at an auto shop in the Delmar area.According to Delaware State Police, an investigation determined that the suspects got into West Auto on Sussex Highway through an unsecured window Friday morning. Machinery, tools and vehicle parts worth a total of about $11,100 were taken.An investigation…
Read MoreTuesday, July 5th presents another opportunity to celebrate Independence Day in Ocean City. Locals and vacationers are advised to expect congestion and parking restrictions Tuesday: Advisories from the Town of Ocean City: July 5th: American Idol Star Jay Copeland Concert at Northside Park. We would like to notify our residents and visitors that there will…
Read MoreA woman is charged with biting a Dewey Beach Police officer during an attempted arrest.Dewey Beach Police said Sunday that officers were attempting to arrest another male subject who was involved in an altercation Saturday at about 12:12 a.m. According to Police, 25-year-old Kylee Pitts of Townsend became disorderly and did not comply with lawful…
Read MoreDover Police are investigating the discovery of a body in the area of the Saint Jones River behind Capitol Green.A group of kayakers saw the body on the shoreline Saturday and notified police. According to police, the body is that of a male but was in an advanced state of decomposition. There were no obvious…
Read MoreThe Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department will once again host a 4th of July fireworks celebration at Veterans Memorial Park on Route 589 and Cathell Road. Â From the Ocean Pines Association: The event this year is scheduled from 5-8:45 p.m. on Monday, July 4, with carnival games, dry slides and bounce houses for…
Read MoreThe Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that swept through a wood-framed barn on Farmers Market Road in Salisbury. The blaze was reported Friday at about 7:52 p.m. by someone who was passing by. About 40 firefighters with the Salisbury Fire Department had the fire under control in about 45 minutes. No…
Read MoreThe Worcester County Commissioners are inviting local residents to come forward if they are interested in serving on three new civilian police accountability boards.Under a new state law, the Maryland Police Accountability Act replaces the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights as the system that guides police discipline, making it a more external process.The Police…
Read MoreCampground upgrades are coming to several Delaware State Parks, thanks to funds from the American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Program.Senator Tom Carper, D-Del., Delaware Natural Resources Secretary Shawn Garvin as well as U.S. Economic Development Administration Regional Director Linda Cruz Carnall visited Cape Henlopen State Park to announce $3.2-million for enhancements to…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach will light up the sky and the beach with fireworks this Sunday July 3rd, one day before Independence Day. The fireworks will be launched between Philadelphia and Hickman Streets, a little bit south of the usual Brooklyn Avenue location, due to lingering beach impacts from the nor’easter in early May. The display is…
Read More*Additional story update: Delaware State House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear and Majority Whip Larry Mitchell, D-Elsmere released this statement Friday following the conviction of State Auditor Kathy McGuiness: “We put our trust in our elected officials – especially those whose responsibility is to serve as a watchdog for the state’s finances – and when…
Read MoreThere is now a contested Democratic primary for the office of Delaware State Auditor of Accounts.Lydia York, an attorney, has filed for the primary and will challenge incumbent Kathy McGuiness, who is seeking re-election. “This election is important to the state of Delaware and the Democratic Party in Delaware. I believe our taxpayer dollars should…
Read MoreVehicles, cyclists, scooters and pedestrians will all be on the move this weekend. DelDOT urges drivers and everyone to proceed with caution and to expect congestion.To date, there have been 75 crash-related fatalities in Delaware this year, a 40% increase over the same time of last year. “No matter how you plan to get around…
Read MoreThe curtain has come down on the 151st Delaware General Assembly.Members of the House and Senate stayed in session after midnight to meet constitutional requirements to have a special session if it’s necessary. “We’ve done a lot this legislative session to move the state forward,” Governor John Carney said. “We’ve signed a sustainable budget. We…
Read MoreJury deliberations are underway in the trial of Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness.The Jury in Kent County Superior Court got the case Thursday afternoon.The panel started deliberations and will return today.McGuiness is charged with felony theft, felony intimidation, contract structuring, official misconduct and conflict of interest.
Read MoreOn the final day of the Delaware General Assembly session, lawmakers approved a Grants-in-Aid bill that sets a new record: $69.1-million. The annual part of the budget provides funding for fire companies, EMS squads, senior centers, veterans groups and other community organizations and non-profits. Organizations are involved in a wide range of services: mental health…
Read MoreDelaware low- to moderate-income homeowners may qualify to get assistance with the cost of installing solar panels.The Delaware Department of Natural Resources plans to introduce a new two-year pilot program this Friday, July 1st.“DNREC’s Green Energy Program has helped thousands of Delawareans make the switch to solar power, but installation costs continue to be an…
Read MoreA Ridgley, Maryland man has been arrested in connection with a triple-stabbing in Ocean City in the area of Wicomico Street and Atlantic Avenue.Police said Thursday that all three of the young male victims have since been released from hospitals.Two suspects ran north on the boardwalk as officers arrived that night. A 17-year-old juvenile who…
Read MoreThe spread of cryptocurrency has also led to more scams, according to Delaware State Police. Police said Thursday that they are seeing an increase in scams involving the use of crypto ATM machines and fraudulent Q.R. codes. People are being leveraged to send money in these forms of payments during schemes that may include impersonation…
Read MoreAs he was surrounded by lawmakers, Cabinet members, Delaware community leaders and advocates, Governor Carney delivered a message Thursday as he signed six gun-related bills into law: “We have an obligation to do everything we can to prevent tragedies like we’ve seen around the county from happening here in Delaware. We are not waiting to…
Read MoreDelaware has opened a mortgage relief program.Eligible households who have experienced a COVID-19-related financial hardship that led to mortgage delinquency or forbearance can apply for financial assistance, according to the Delaware State Housing Authority. Up to $40,000 is available to cover delinquencies in mortgage payments, property taxes, utility bills, condominium association fees or homeowner insurance.…
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