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The results of the recent Seaford election have been amended, but the outcome is unchanged.Members of the Seaford Board of Elections said the absentee ballot count for the April 16th election was incorrect and posted on the certificate of election. The votes for each candidate on absentee ballots were counted as two individual votes in…
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A Pittsville man has been convicted of sexual abuse of a minor and related offenses, following a two-day bench trial.According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, 51-year-old Terry Lee Parks Junior was already a registered sex offender in September 2021, when he sexually assaulted a child. Prosecutors said he was responsible for supervision of…
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Wicomico County is staying vigilant in its efforts to address the opioid epidemic, as local overdose numbers rise.The local health department, the Opioid Intervention Team, elected officials and members of law enforcement and emergency services recently met for a strategy session. “Although we cannot be sure what has specifically contributed to the increase in overdoses…
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A ‘significant’ drug trafficking organization on the Eastern Shore has been broken up following an investigation lasting several months, which has led to the indictments of nine people.According to Maryland State Police, the Caroline County Drug Task Force began investigating distribution of large amounts of cocaine, opioids, heroin, marijuana and methamphetamines in Caroline and Dorchester…
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One year ago, Delmar Police Corporal Keith Heacook was viciously assaulted and clung to life for several days before he passed away April 28th, 2021. Delmar, Maryland Mayor Benjamin Jorden was not yet in office, but he remembers the initial shock of the crime, the way the community prayed – and how the community came…
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Update: Maryland State Police Wednesday provided the name of the man who died in an armed confrontation with law enforcement in Somerset County Monday, as well as the names of three officers: The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General has identified the deceased individual and involved officers in the fatal police-involved…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach has developed a new text / email alert service for subscribers to be kept in the know about local weather-related cancellations or closures, watermain repairs or other developments that are out of the ordinary.The new Rehoboth Beach Beacon alert system replaces the CodeRED system. Subscribers to the CodeRED system must register with the…
Read MoreAn Ellendale man has been sentenced in Wicomico County to 15 years of incarceration for his guilty plea to two counts of distribution of cocaine. According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, 52-year-old Jaimey Showell sold cocaine to an undercover law enforcement officer on several occasions.Showell was stopped while traveling into Maryland from Delaware…
Read MoreDisasters don’t plan ahead, but you can. The entire month of September observes National Preparedness Month. No matter where you live, you are subject to disasters. Natural disasters and man-made disasters affect everyone and cause severe damage and endanger lives. Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, landslides, wildfires, hot spells, or cold spells are all natural disasters that…
Read MoreWhat to Do Before a Tropical Storm or Hurricane CLICK HERE FOR WGMD STORM PREP GUIDE CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE HURRICANE MAP/TRACKER The best time to prepare for a hurricane is before hurricane season begins on June 1. It is vital to understand your home’s vulnerability to storm surge, flooding, and wind. Here is your…
Read MoreA past safety feature that may have saved lives in Rehoboth Beach has been recognized with a new historical marker. The marker recognizes the surf safety lines that would help bathers get back to shore. “Back in the day,” women especially wore woolen swimsuits which became quite heavy when they were wet. Women’s swimsuits also…
Read MoreA suspect has been arrested in connection with a recent robbery in Millsboro at Starbucks.According to police, Brandon Staats was taken into custody without incident Sunday.Staats was arraigned and released on $6,360 unsecured bond.Police say Staats stole money from Starbucks last week, and while he was driving away an employee was dragged in the parking…
Read MoreWorcester County has hired a new Workforce Development Specialist within Worcester County Economic Development.Nancy Schwendeman will oversee the county’s initiatives to educate and train people to meet the needs of current and future businesses and industries.Worcester County workforce development partnerships also involve Worcester Tech High School, local chambers of commerce, the Maryland Department of Commerce,…
Read MoreThe Five Points Transportation Study Working Group hosts a hybrid meeting tonight (Mon. Apr. 25th).The multi-phase study has been looking at a variety of ways to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety around the intersection of Routes One and Nine in the Lewes area.The working group is made up of elected officials, local residents and…
Read MoreAn M18 tank destroyer will be on display Saturday at Fort Miles, and the surrender of a German submarine at the end of World War II will be re-enacted. Encampments, music and other attractions are all part of “Defense Day” at Fort Miles at Cape Henlopen State Park. “A lot of Delawareans did serve in…
Read MoreDelawareans could face increases in their school property taxes without a referendum being held, but legislation to be introduced in the General Assembly would address that scenario.The state’s three counties have been reassessing their properties in compliance with terms of a lawsuit settlement over the fairness of Delaware’s school funding formula. In Sussex County, there…
Read MorePlanning may now officially begin for construction of a new Chesapeake Bay Bridge. What is known as ‘Corridor 7’ has emerged as the most viable option following a review conducted by the Maryland Transportation Authority. The corridor is near to the two bridges between Queen Anne’s County and the Annapolis area. Federal highway officials have…
Read MoreAn official at a prestigious private school in Wilmington has been charged with dealing in child pornography.53-year-old William Ushler’s arrest this week came about through work by the Department of Justice and Delaware State Police team on the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, according to Attorney General Kathy Jennings.Ushler directed upper school admissions at…
Read MoreA former Delaware state lawmaker who was Deputy Director of the Division of Forensic Science has been found not guilty in a case brought by the Department of Justice Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust last year.Rebecca Walker had been charged with falsifying business records and official misconduct. A Superior Court Judge acquitted Walker…
Read MoreUPDATED – 07/25/23: A second suspect has been arrested in a 2021 murder investigation. Delaware State Police arrested 19 year old Jesean Coverdale of Milford for a shooting incident at a Dover Barber Shop on May 15th. Police say 23 year old Javon Jones was a patron in the Uplift Barber Shop when an unknown…
Read MoreMillsboro Police are searching for a suspect in connection with a robbery at a local Starbucks.According to police, Brandon Staats stole some money from the establishment Wednesday and rammed someone else’s vehicle twice when he tried to get away. Police also said an employee was dragged several feet across the parking lot, and suffered minor…
Read MoreThe Maryland Department of Human Services has launched a new program designed to help Marylanders offset the costs of water and wastewater bills. Eligible households could receive up to $2,000 in assistance through the federally-funded Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). The focus would be on households whose drinking water and wastewater bills are…
Read MoreDelaware tenants who have trouble meeting expenses will be eligible for an additional three months of rental and utility assistance. The Delaware Housing Assistance Program will now make up to 18 months of emergency assistance available.The DE-HAP program in its current form was launched in March 2021 to help renters who were affected by shutdowns,…
Read MoreRaces on the river come to Salisbury for the first time.The Inaugural River Races for kayakers and paddleboarders will take place on the Wicomico River June 18th. “We are thrilled to bring the first-annual River Races to Downtown Salisbury,” Salisbury Mayor Mayor Jake Day said. “It’s not every day that you get to have kayaks…
Read MoreDART services will be free this Friday April 22nd in celebration of Earth Day, which is also Try Transit Day. There will be no charge Friday for riding any DART bus service statewide, including paratransit and DART connect.The special deal is intended to raise awareness of environmental challenges that face the people of earth, but…
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