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Fallen Heroes Bill Clears MD State Senate
The Fallen Heroes legislation sponsored by Maryland State Senator Mary Beth Carozza has been passed by the full Senate. Senate Bill 897 was passed Thursday with a unanimous vote –…
Read MoreDelmar, DE Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison on Felony Drug Charges
A Delmar, Delaware man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for felony drug possession. Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Wicomico County Matthew Maciarello sentenced 24 year…
Read MoreHouse Bill Would Increase Penalties for Drivers Who Fail to Yield Right-of-Way for Emergency Vehicles with Lights & Sirens Activated
Legislation sponsored by 4th District State Representative Jeff Hilovsky focuses on protecting police, paramedics and firefighters and facilitating prompt emergency response. House Bill 329 would increase the penalties for motorists…
Read MoreBill Introduced to Protect 1st Responders & Emergency Equipment
A measure pending action in the General Assembly would increase the consequences for those whose actions endanger first responders or damage emergency equipment. House Bill 323 is sponsored by 35th…
Read MoreMillville Man Charged with Home Improvement Fraud
A Millville man has been arrested on charges of home improvement fraud. Delaware State Police say last June a Dover man contacted them to report a home improvement fraud. An…
Read MoreUPDATED: Amended ‘Permit to Purchase’ Bill Passes DE State Senate
UPDATED – 03/15/24 – Several amendments by the State House to the “Permit to Purchase” (Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 2) measure have been approved by the State Senate…
Read MoreProject to Upgrade the Walnut Street Bridge
Starting Monday, March 18th, work will begin on a project to upgrade the Walnut Street Bridge over the Mispillion River. The project consists of raising the bridge deck to provide…
Read MoreNew Jersey Man Arrested in Kent County on Drug Charges After Police Chase
Delaware State Police have arrested a 49-year-old Trenton, New Jersey man for numerous drug charges following a chase that took place last night in Magnolia. At about 11:42 p.m., troopers…
Read MoreOver 100 Drivers Pulled Over in Worcester County for Distracted Driving in Unique Initiative
If you were driving in Worcester County yesterday– on Rt. 589 near Manklin Creek Rd and on the side of the Harry W. Kelley bridge heading into Ocean City, you…
Read MoreVolunteers Sought to Join Concord Pond Cleanup April 13th
As part of DNREC’s month-long celebration of Earth Day 2024, DNREC and partners are seeking volunteers to join a cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 13th at…
Read MoreNew Legislation to Improve Care for Patients Jointly Enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid
A group of U.S. Senators have unveiled a bill aimed at improving care for patients jointly enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid. Approximately 12.2 million low-income or disabled people in the…
Read MoreStephen Decatur Middle School Teacher Featured on Good Morning America
Worcester County Public Schools is sharing with the community that Stephen Decatur Middle School Teacher Gabrielle “Gabby” Remington, who is also the school’s 2024 Teacher of the Year, was featured…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced Seeks to Correct Delaware Election Ballot Position Bias
Delaware House Minority Leader Mike Ramone has introduced legislation that seeks to correct a current bias in Delaware’s election law impacting the outcome of countless races throughout the state. Numerous academic…
Read MoreMaryland State Police To Bolster Patrol Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Dover Police Investigating Burglary at Cold Stone
Dover Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at Cold Stone on North DuPont Highway last week. The investigation began on March 13th at 12:26 p.m., when the owner of…
Read MoreUPDATE: DE Senate’s Vote to Confirm Governor Carney’s State Housing Authority Nomination
Updated 3/13/24: Governor John Carney today issued the following statement on the State Senate’s vote to confirm his nomination of Cynthia Karnai to serve as Director of the Delaware State Housing…
Read MoreRidgely Town Commissioners Suspend Police Department
The Town of Ridgely has suspended it’s entire police department. Details are few but the Town has placed this announcement on its website. “The Commissioners of Ridgley (the “Commissioners”) suspended…
Read MoreState Flush Fee Exemption Results in Continued Savings for Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area Users
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has confirmed that those who live in the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area (SSA) are exempt from paying the $5.00 monthly charge into…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Robbery
Dover Police have arrested a 57-year-old Dover man for a robbery that occurred late last night at Bally’s Hotel and Casino on North DuPont Highway. Police say a purse was stolen at knife…
Read MoreOver $14 Million in Funding for Critical Community Projects in Delaware–Signed into Law
Funding that has been secured for Delaware will go towards some of the most pressing needs in all three counties–including the expansion of affordable housing opportunities for families and seniors,…
Read MoreStatements Issued by Members of Congress in Response to House Passage of H.R. 7521 Pertaining to TikTok and National Security
Congressman Andy Harris of Maryland and Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester have released statements following the vote by the House to pass the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications…
Read MoreTwo Teens Assaulted and Robbed by Group of Five in Camden
Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday evening on South State Street in Camden. Troopers responded to the report at about 5:42 p.m. Police say while two teenagers…
Read MoreJamaican Prime Minister to be Keynote Speaker at DSU’s Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Offshore Wind Transmission Line Informational Event in Bethany Beach
DNREC hosted a public workshop at Bethany Beach Town Hall this week regarding US Wind’s proposal to bring power lines from its offshore wind project ashore at 3Rs Beach in…
Read MoreVoting Rights Advocates Launch Campaign to Secure & Expand Access to Voting for Delawareans
The ACLU of Delaware and other voting rights advocates have launched a campaign to secure and expand access to voting for Delawareans. This campaign will elevate the positions of candidates…
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