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Monday evening, the Delaware State Senate released final, revised maps of legislative districts based on the US Census, making them available in advance of the General Assembly’s special session devoted to redistricting next Monday, November 1st. Several revisions were made to maps that were released earlier in October: -Slaughter Beach is reunited with Milford as…
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The following update was released Monday: The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of Attorney General has released the names of the decedent and the officers involved in a fatal vehicle crash that occurred on October 21, 2021, in Salisbury. The decedent has been identified as Jamaal Parish Mitchell, a 35-year-old African-American man. Mr. Mitchell…
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We are entering the time of year when deer are most likely to be crossing Delaware roadways, and with the clock change coming in less than two weeks, Delaware State Police and DNREC are alerting motorists to watch out for deer. 鈥淏ucks are very single-minded in their pursuit of does during the rut, their mating…
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Delaware’s spending of American Rescue Plan Act funds and how it’s documented and tracked will be detailed tonight (Mon. Oct. 25th) in Georgetown at a town hall meeting hosted by State Auditor Kathy McGuiness. This is the last in a series of town halls announced by McGuiness, before she was indicted on charges related to…
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Delaware communities that have been adversely affected by environmental pollution can apply for restoration grants. The Department of Natural Resources is opening the 2022 grant cycle. The Community Environmental Project Fund was created in 2004, which allocates a percentage of penalties collected for environmental violations to projects that help local communities. Competitive grants are available…
Read MoreTwo juveniles have been arrested and a third suspect is being sought following an incident involving gunfire in Kent County. According to Delaware State Police, a resident of Jogger Trail in Magnolia claimed a woman came up to her front door early Sunday and started an argument. Several other people were seen rushing toward the…
Read MoreUPDATED: 10/22/21 1:15pm – Delaware State Police have identified the suspect in an Ocean View murder Thursday morning. Delaware State Police were called around 4:20am for a report of a shooting and found 55 year old Cheryl Beckett-Brown dead in the home from an apparent gunshot wound. Witness accounts led police to 38 year old…
Read MoreDelaware and Maryland providers of COVID-19 vaccines can start providing booster shots for vaccines made by Moderna and Johnson and Johnson, to certain populations that have been recommended by the Centers for Disease Control. The Pfizer vaccine received booster authorization last month. Delaware Public Health officials issued this guidance Friday: Based on CDC recommendations for…
Read MoreLewes has a new Delaware Public Archives historical marker, at George H.P. Smith Park, detailing the history of Block House Pond. Block House Pond is a natural spring-fed pond that has served as a valuable source of fresh water and ice. It was likely named for a blockhouse that was built in the 1670s. Local…
Read MoreYoung people who age out of foster care may qualify for a tuition waiver at Delaware public universities and colleges. Governor John Carney signed legislation Thursday (House Bill 123) to create the program, which also waives room and board costs for students in foster care who pursue higher education at the University of Delaware, Delaware…
Read MoreOcean Downs Casino in Worcester County has been approved for a sports wagering license. The action was announced Thursday by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission. Hollywood Casino in Perryville also received approval for a sports betting license. Since Maryland voters approved sports wagering and the General Assembly passed the relevant law, five licenses for…
Read MoreIt was a down year for piping plover production. According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, a record 24 breeding pairs of piping plovers nested at The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park and at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Fowler Beach. However, they produced a total of 19 fledglings that were able to…
Read MoreOne adult and one child were hurt Thursday morning when a vehicle crashed into The Little House of Pancakes, Ribs and Pizza at 74th Street and Coastal Highway in Ocean City. According to fire and police officials, paramedics treated the child at the scene, and an adult was taken to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital. The…
Read MoreMaryland Attorney General Brian Frosh will not seek a third term. Frosh said in an announcement Thursday morning that he plans to make the most of “every single moment” of his final year in office. The Montgomery County Democrat won his first term in 2014. Previously, he served in the Maryland General Assembly. One Republican…
Read MoreMarylanders are being encouraged to comment on draft maps of legislative and congressional districts produced by the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission. Governor Larry Hogan said Wednesday that final map recommendations can be expected from the commission by early November. Hogan appointed members to the Citizens Commission in an effort to reduce the influence of politics…
Read MoreOld, expired and unused medications can be safely disposed of during the 21st Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday. Numerous law enforcement agencies are taking part in the twice-yearly event. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, last April in Delaware more than 5,100 pounds of medications were collected at 25 locations. The chief purpose of…
Read MoreOcean City will offer up spooky fall family fun through the rest of the month, including the 10th O.C.Toberfest this Friday through Sunday. Activities include the giant Halloween Beach Maze. Saturday will feature the Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade on the boardwalk, starting at 1:00 p.m. near North Division Street. Participants are encouraged to dress up their…
Read MoreMilford will host the popular fall community parade this evening (Wednesday). In preparation for the procession, parking restrictions will begin at 4:00 p.m. along North and South Walnut Streets, as well as Northeast 10th Street and Seabury Avenue. Other road closures will take effect closer to parade time. The City of Milford provided these details…
Read MoreIt could be a long, expensive fall and winter for the estimated 43-percent of Delaware households who heat with natural gas. Prices have spiked in the past six months, but are up more than 30-percent since the end of August. Increased demand in the US and a continuing energy crisis in Europe are the main…
Read MoreA Laurel man who was a senior manager at the Fed Ex facility in Seaford has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for tax evasion and interstate transportation of stolen goods. 45-year-old Joseph Kukta has also been ordered to pay more than $1.10 million in restitution and $1.8-million of forfeiture. He reached a plea…
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