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On a recent sunny morning at the beach, two women set off on the ride of a lifetime: the Mustang Discovery Ride, a journey that if completed would take them about 5,000 miles to California. This is a ride on horseback, not in a classic car. Lisanne Fear of Wyoming and Hannah Catalino of Montana…
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A crash in the parking lot of Liberty Gas on Oak Orchard Road has led to the arrest of a driver on numerous felony charges. According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to a reported crash of a pick-up truck into a pole Sunday afternoon. Police said the driver showed signs of being under the…
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A months-long project along Route 1 at the bridge over the Broadkill River is expected to begin today. According to DelDOT, traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction. Motorists should expect delays and proceed with caution. Work will begin in the northbound lanes, and switch over to the southbound bridge at some…
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A lot goes into raising chickens, from a science and research perspective. The Delmarva Chicken Association recently hosted a two-day national scientific conference in Ocean City. Nearly 300 people from a total of 29 states attended, reviewing the latest research, animal health, environmental practices and advances. The National Meeting on Poultry Health, Processing and Live…
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A 34-year-old Dover woman has died of injuries suffered in a pick-up truck crash west of Harrington. According to Delaware State Police, the woman was heading southbound on Whiteleysburg Road north of Brownsville Road Sunday afternoon. She lost control on a curve and left the roadway and the pick-up truck overturned. The driver died at…
Read MorePlanned balloon releases are now against the law in Maryland. The ban officially takes effect today. Anyone who is 13 or older is prohibited from intentionally releasing balloons or organizing or participating in a mass release of ten or more balloons. āIn Maryland itās now illegal to be a plastic balloon litterbug and thatās good…
Read MoreDover Police are investigating a shooting that left a man in his 20s with a gunshot wound to the leg. Officers responded to the area of South Kirkwood Street south of Division Street right after 6:00 p.m. Thursday, and found shell casings in the area. An occupied home was hit by gunfire as well. Police…
Read MoreA Dover man has been convicted of two violent felony crimes for pointing a handgun during a counter-protest. The incident occurred last October at a rally in Wilmington. Michael Hastings was photographed brandishing the weapon as counter-protesters showed up at a rally in support of then-Republican U.S. Senate candidate Lauren Witzke. The Division of Civil…
Read MoreA Salisbury man is charged with burglary, armed robbery, assault and other crimes after police say he was connected to separate investigations. Police investigated three business burglaries Wednesday morning. In each incident, glass was broken and items were taken. Police developed a possible suspect and obtained an arrest warrant for 24-year-old Ernest Adkins. Later that…
Read MoreA retired Delaware Army National Guard Brigadier General has passed away. Services are being held today (Friday) in Laurel for Richard “Dick” James. James was born and raised in Delaware, and was assigned to the 261st Signal Command as a Major in 1975 and retired as a Brigadier General in 1987. He also was a…
Read MoreHunters will have opportunities this month to hunt snow geese, ducks and other migratory birds. The firearm deer season also begins in October. The one-day, youth-only waterfowl hunt is scheduled for Saturday, October 16th. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources provided more details below about what hunters should know: Additional Delaware hunting seasons are set…
Read MoreWho is eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot? When should it happen? What is the availability? Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Thursday was looking to clarify uncertainty over the booster, and he strongly encouraged Marylanders who are leigible to immediately get their booster shot. āIf you are confused about boosters, you are not alone,ā Hogan…
Read MoreA traffic stop in Laurel has led to the arrest of a 21-year-old Rehoboth Beach man on drug charges. According to Delaware State Police, a trooper stopped a car on County Seat Highway east of Sussex Highway Wednesday night for speeding (75 miles-per-hour in a 50-m.p.h. zone). The smell of marijuana led to an investigation.…
Read MoreSeaford Police are investigating a shooting incident Tuesday afternoon in the 300-block of Pine Street. According to police, several shots were fired toward someone at about 4:00 p.m. Arriving officers canvassed the area and found several shell casings, but there was no sign of a suspect or a possible victim. The investigation continues, and anyone…
Read MoreTwo Kent County men have been implicated in thefts and burglaries committed at residential construction sites. Delaware State Police said Wednesday that the incidents began in the Felton area in mid-September. Monday, two suspects were seen on video surveillance loading lumber into a truck. The two occupants were taken into custody during a traffic stop.…
Read MoreWicomico County Public Schools will make it easier for families, guardians and staff to obtain the latest information about COVID-19 cases and other related issues. The school system has introduced an online COVID-19 Dashboard. It shows active positive cases of coronavirus in schools, and it will provide the weekly total number of staff and students…
Read MoreMaryland has concluded the fiscal year with an unassigned balance of the state’s general fund of $2.5-billion. That represents more than five-percent of Maryland’s $48-billion operating budget for Fiscal Year 2021. Comptroller Peter Franchot said Wednesday that the fund balance is driven by much-larger-than-expected revenue growth directly affected by federal stimulus funding. āEven with this…
Read MoreChristianaCare plans to bring primary care and specialty health care services to a former store on Coastal Highway in the Rehoboth Beach area, with a target date to open in the spring of 2022. The facility would be located in the former Pier 1 store. Wilmington-based Christiana Care said Wednesday that it would offer a…
Read MoreA multi-vehicle wreck on Coastal Highway in the Lewes area has led to numerous charges against a 19-year-old Milford Man. According to Delaware State Police, Jonathan Tibe was driving southbound on Route 1 near Wescoats Road at an apparently high rate of speed Tuesday morning, trying to get away from a trooper. Four vehicles were…
Read MoreDelaware Governor John Carney, the Division of Public Health and the Department of Education Tuesday announced a COVID-19 vaccination requirement applying to educators, school staff, contractors and volunteers in K-12 public and private schools: get the vaccination or undergo weekly testing. The requirement will take effect November 1st and will be formally issued by emergency…
Read MoreUpdate: Route 1 northbound is now clear following an earlier accident in the Lewes area. The accident remains under investigation. ———————————————————————————————————————————– Route 1 (Coastal Highway) northbound is currently closed near Wescoats Road in the Lewes area due to an accident, according to Delaware State Police. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. Delays should be…
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