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Two West Virginia women have been arrested at a Dover motel on murder charges in connection with the shooting death of a 13-year-old girl in Bluefield, West Virginia last week.According to Dover Police, its officers and members of the U.S. Marshals Service First State Fugitive Task Force had a motel under surveillance before executing a…
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Delaware’s Public Health Emergency Order was revised and extended for 30 days Thursday by Governor John Carney. State law requires that a public health emergency declaration be extended every 30 days. According to Carney’s office, the action allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs and allows staffing…
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The Delaware Attorney General’s Office is seeking possible additional victims as it prepares to prosecute a Sussex County pastor who has been indicted for unlawful sexual contact. Major Foster of Lincoln was employed as pastor of Philadelphia Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ellendale when he was indicted last fall. Prosecutors said the charges followed an investigation…
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A Salisbury woman who worked at a daycare center has been convicted of eight counts each of sexual abuse of a minor, manufacturing of child pornography and possession of child pornography.According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, an investigation led to the discovery of images of children under age three with private parts exposed…
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Delaware hits the road with big plans to spend more money from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.Governor John Carney and DelDOT Secretary Nicole Majeski, speaking in South Bowers Beach Wednesday, said a variety of projects over the next five years will improve the transportation network, ‘make road systems more resilient to climate change,’ and serve…
Read MoreDelmarva Power hosted a virtual energy assistance summit Wednesday to provide guidance for customers who continue to feel the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Non-profits and other community partners in Delaware and Maryland are spreading the word that energy assistance options are available for people who are facing financial hardships. “The last couple of years…
Read MoreThe Sussex County Office of Community Development and Housing will begin taking applications Friday for affordable housing assistance through the Housing Trust Fund. County Council approved the program last fall, and it begins with $6.8-million in funding. Most of the money comes through the federal American Rescue Plan Act. Sussex County is also budgeting half-a-million…
Read MoreDelmarva citizens have already been advised to donate wisely and cautiously to Ukraine-related causes, and to make sure the are legit. However, investors and securities firms are also advised to be vigilant about increased threats of cyber attacks and potential investment scams.Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh said Wednesday that the Securities Division is on alert…
Read MoreA commercial metal structure in the Seaford area has gone up in flames.Members of several local fire companies responded Tuesday night to the 9,600-block of Tharp Road.A structure of about 50-by-50 feet was engulfed in fire.There has been no official word of any injuries, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Read MoreYou’ll have a chance next month to weigh in on a bond bill and proposal to buy land for a sports complex in Worcester County.The County Commission is looking at an $11-million bond issue for the project that would go on 95 acres in the Berlin / West Ocean City area.Supporters say it would provide…
Read MoreOne person has been arrested and another suspect is still being sought in connection with a burglary and assault at Lakeside Motel on Sussex Highway in Laurel.According to Delaware State Police, an investigation determined that the pair forced their way into a motel room that was occupied by an acquaintance Sunday night and assaulted the…
Read MoreThe US Census Bureau says Sussex County’s population grew 3.6 percent between 2020 and 2021. That was the fastest growth rate in Delaware. The estimate now has the county with 247,527 residents, up around 8,600 over the year. Kent County’s population was also up by just over a percent. New Castle County added less than…
Read MoreThe Memorial Day Parade on Flower Street will return to Berlin Monday, May 30th, according to the Town of Berlin and the Berlin Community Improvement Association. The parade will begin at Seahawk Road and Flower Street and conclude at Dr. William Edward Henry Park. The theme of the parade, “Hometown Heroes,” “was chosen to honor…
Read MoreA grey seal pup that was recently rescued from Assateague Island National Seashore is being rehabilitated at the National Aquarium Animal Care and Rescue Center in Baltimore.Marine scientists said Wednesday that the pup was found stranded and dehydrated, with wounds of unknown origin, and was too young to survive in the ocean without its mother.…
Read MoreDelaware state agencies will start to accept applications for loan or grant moneyand wastewater system improvements, according to Governor John Carney. What’s being called “historic levels of investment” will be made possible through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Delaware Clean Water Trust. “Delawareans deserve clean water. It’s as simple as that,” Carney said…
Read MoreLewes Mayor and Council are considering an amendment to the noise ordinance concerning outdoor live entertainment at restaurants and amplification.Establishments that serve alcohol would be permitted to offer live music with external speakers between noon and 10 p.m., unless the state Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner specifies that it should stop earlier.Residents and property owners within…
Read MoreOn National Agriculture Day, Maryland honored the families that have taken part in farming – sometimes for generations. Eight Maryland farm families were honored during the 2022 Century Farm induction ceremony at the State House in Annapolis. The program recognizes farms that have been owned and operated by the same family for more than 100…
Read MoreThe Maryland State Board of Elections and local elections boards are working to ensure that Marylanders will be able to vote early – and at the polls on the newly-scheduled date of the primary.Marylanders now have until June 28th to register to vote in the July 19th primary.A mail-in ballot must be requested by July…
Read MoreHome construction is picking up in Salisbury through the city’s “Here is Home” housing program.According to Mayor Jake Day, the incentive-initiative will result in 8,100 new housing units over the next five years. The proposed construction represents a $1.4-billion expansion of Salisbury’s $800-million existing residential base.Single-family and multi-family homes, duplexes, townhouse apartments, condos, and assisted-…
Read MoreA revised bill to revise the Delaware Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights has been introduced in the Delaware General Assembly.Sponsors of SS 1 for SB 149 said Monday that it would be a step toward opening serious and substantial police misconduct records to public view, something Delaware has lacked for more than 25 years.…
Read MoreA fire in a burn pit Monday afternoon spread to brush, travel trailers, boats and other structures including a single-story home.The fire was reported Monday afternoon on Cordrey Road in the Oak Orchard area. According to the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company, numerous other fire departments assisted at the scene or covered.One firefighter was evaluated…
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EPA Looks To Add Georgetown Groundwater Site To Superfund Priorities List