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A York, Pennsylvania man has been arrested by Fenwick Island Police following an investigation into an incident at the Fenwick Islander Motel. Police said Wednesday that officers responded Monday to a report of a disorderly person with a weapon. An investigation indicated that the man was in possession of a handgun and displayed the weapon…
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President Biden intends to nominate Delaware State University President Dr. Tony Allen to chair the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Allen has been President of DSU Since January 2020, and served as Provost and Executive Vice President from July 2017 until early 2020. The HBCU Board of Advisors will work…
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A fox in the Greenwood area has tested positive for rabies. According to Delaware Public Health, a fox that bit a person last Friday has tested positive and the person has begun treatment for rabies exposure. Health officials are advising residents in the area of Route 16 between Judy Road and Century Farm Road, and…
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A man is charged with attempted murder and other offenses for cutting a 55-year-old man during an incident at Wawa on South Salisbury Boulevard. A Salisbury Police officer who was on patrol in the area discovered the man lying outside the store Monday. The victim was taken to a hospital, and his injuries are no…
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There are still many questions surrounding a stabbing in the Dover area. Dover Police said an 18-year-old male was in critical but stable condition at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital. He was brought to the emergency room early Tuesday morning. According to police, the victim did not give any information about the incident to detectives, and…
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There is a high risk of rip currents at the Delaware, Maryland and southern New Jersey beaches. More storms are in the forecast. According to AccuWeather, beach-goers should be alert for rough surf and rip currents through the rest of the week. In a statement, the National Weather Service says “the surf zone is dangerous…
Read MoreA Georgetown man faces charges in connection with a stabbing. According to Georgetown Police, officers responded to a wooded area near Douglas Street late Monday afternoon about a reported stabbing. An investigation determined that a 19-year-old man intervened in an argument between the suspect and a 28-year-old woman. Police said the suspect, later identified as…
Read MoreIncidents of criminal mischief, theft and theft of a motor vehicle have resulted in a Georgetown man facing multiple charges. According to Delaware State Police, an investigated started in July into multiple thefts and criminal mischief caused to vending machines at Seaside Outlets and Bayside Outlets. 12 vending machines and five children’s rides were damaged.…
Read MoreDelaware State Police are investigating a roadside assault that resulted in a Georgetown man being treated at a local hospital. The 24-year-old victim told police he was walking westbound on Old Furnace Road west of Rum Bridge Road before dawn Monday morning, when a vehicle drove close by him. He made a gesture, at which…
Read MoreSchools are heading back into session over the next few days, with others already in session for the new school year. Not every student rides the bus to school. According to Georgetown Police, the Indian River School District has more than 300 students who walk to school, and it’s just as important to watch for…
Read MoreA suspect is charged with shooting at a vehicle in Silver Lake Park in Dover Sunday night. Dover Police said a woman called police to say she was following the suspect vehicle to Woodcrest Apartments.An investigation led to the suspect’s identity, and police surrounded a building in which she resided. 26-year-old Kiara Banks was arrested…
Read MoreThe Ocean City Green Team will host a cleanup day this Saturday, September 11th. The focus is the downtown area, but all locations within the town can be targeted for cleaning. The International Coastal Cleanup, promoted by the Ocean Conservancy, is helping to coordinate the cleanup program.Supplies such as bags, gloves and other materials can…
Read MoreThe Food Bank of Delaware will resume mobile food pantries in September. A drive-up food distribution event is scheduled for Monday, September 13th at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road west of Georgetown, starting at 11:00 a.m. Guests may register in advance, but the pantry is first-come first served. The pantry is open for…
Read MoreThe Delaware Division of Small Business is now taking applications for the EDGE Grant program: Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion. The program is open to small businesses with no more than ten employees and less than five years old. STEM-related companies could receive up to $100,000 for eligible expenses, and entrepreneur class, non-STEM businesses could…
Read MoreA man who was found sleeping in the back bedroom of a home in Rehoboth Beach is facing charges of burglary and theft. According to Delaware State Police, troopers were called to a home on Pine Lane near Silver Lake early Sunday, where a homeowner claimed to have discovered the suspect after waking up. State…
Read More(above: Nicole Thompson) The Delaware Department of Correction is looking for two women who absconded from the Hazel D. Plant Women’s Treatment Facility in New Castle. A warrant for escape after conviction has been issued for 49-year-old Nicole Thompson, whose last known address was in Wilmington, and 26-year-old Melissa Pote of Felton. The Center is…
Read MoreDART will operate its 聽Beach Bus service聽and Route聽305 Beach Connection聽聽305 Beach Connection Labor Day, with complimentary ADA-only service for paratransit. Other fixed routes and paratransit will not operate on the holiday. Today is the final service day of the Route 305 Beach Connection, but the Beach Bus Service will continue to operate until September 12th,…
Read MoreThe City of Milford plans to utilize American Rescue Plan Act funding to support a community grant program. Non-profits are invited to apply with the city to demonstrate how they responded to or were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including paying essential workers and making investments into broadband or other infrastructure. Milford is receiving a…
Read MoreA Laurel man faces charges of trying to elude a traffic stop last March, and driving at speeds of over 100 miles per hour. According to Felton Police, the officer discontinued a short pursuit of the vehicle that was first detected speeding on Route 13 last March. Police obtained warrants at the time for 32-year-old…
Read MoreTwo women are facing charges after being stopped in what State Police said was a stolen vehicle on South DuPont Highway in the area of Walnut Shade Road. A computer check determined that the vehicle had been reported stolen in New Jersey August 16th. State Police said it was being driven by 22-year-old Rynesha Hanzer…
Read MoreA Georgetown man has been arrested in connection with several recent burglaries at area businesses. Delaware State Police said 45-year-old Jimmie Hayes Junior was arrested based on a surveillance photo and assistance from the community Thursday. Hayes is charged with three counts each of burglary, possession of burglar tools, conspiracy, theft ,and other offenses. A…
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