Posts Tagged ‘maryland’
UPDATED: Additional Arrests in Salisbury Assault & Hate Crime
UPDATED – 11/08/24 – A dozen suspects have now been arrested in connection with an assault that occurred in mid-October at Salisbury University. Police have arrested the following on charges of First Degree Assault, False Imprisonment, Reckless Endangerment, and Hate Crime charges, and are currently held at the Wicomico County Detention Center waiting to be…
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Maryland State Police Investigating Shooting in Talbot County, Victim Hospitalized
Maryland State Police are investigating a shooting at a gas station in Talbot County that happened on Tuesday morning. The shooting left a man hospitalized with gunshot wounds. According to Maryland State Police, 36-year-old Antonio Lamont Bolden, is charged with first-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault and numerous misdemeanors, including reckless endangerment and firearms offenses. Troopers…
Read MoreUpdated: Miracle After-Hours Water Rescue by O.C.B.P.!
Ocean City received a call from a man reporting his 17-year-old son missing in the surf at The Plaza, 9800 Coastal Highway, around 7:35 p.m. Saturday. Off-duty Ocean City Beach Patrol guards responded to the scene to assist firefighters search for the missing teen. About 20 minutes later, he was spotted south of The Plaza…
Read MoreMD US Senator Van Hollen & BOEM Looking at More Offshore Wind Options
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is now looking at a possible second regional offshore wind energy sale in the Central Atlantic Ocean – with a potential second auction next year. Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen says the first sale was completed earlier this month. BOEM’s action comes after a December 2023 agreement that Senator…
Read MoreTragic Week for Cyclists in Ocean City
E-Bike Rider Killed on Sunday… A 34-year-old Ocean City woman was killed just after 2 p.m. Sunday when she collided with an auto in downtown Ocean City. Ashley Miller, police spokeswoman, says the woman was riding a Class II e-bike in the southbound bicycle lane on Saint Louis Avenue, turning west on 14th Street. The…
Read MoreWeather Impacts from Tropical Storm Debby Likely for Delmarva
As Tropical Storm Debby makes its way north, we can expect impacts on Delmarva. In Talbot County, Maryland, 2-4 inches of rain are expected from today through Saturday morning with some instances of flash flooding from heavy rainfall. High winds on Friday morning through Saturday morning are in the forecast with sustained winds up…
Read MoreChanges to Work Zone Safety Laws in Maryland; Increased Fines for Violations to Take Effect June 1st
MD & VA $1-million Winners Monday in Powerball
There was no grand prize winner to Monday night’s Powerball drawing, however there were six Match 5 winners – including two from Maryland and one from Virginia. Match 5 winners are $1-million winners who chose the five Powerball numbers, but not the Powerball or Power Play. The Powerball numbers Monday night were 19 – 24…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; DE State Police Continue to Investigate Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Near Houston, DE
UPDATED 3-29-24: The Delaware State Police have identified 85-year-old Mae Marvel of Magnolia, Delaware as the woman who died in the two-vehicle crash that occurred on March 26th near Houston. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell…
Read MoreTwo $1-m Winners in MD & VA in Monday’s Powerball
There was no grand prize winner in Monday night’s Powerball drawing, however there were 5 winners who matched the 5 numbers but not the power ball or power play – including one in Maryland and one in Virginia. They are each winners of $1-million. The winning numbers drawn Monday night are 10 – 17 –…
Read MoreOfficials Discuss Need for Transparency and Collaboration to Implement Blueprint for Education in Worcester County
Improving the quality of education in Maryland is the goal of Maryland’s Blueprint for Education. Regarding the implementation of the Blueprint in Worcester County Public Schools, State Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) members outlined local responsibilities during a virtual meeting with the commissioners and Board of Education leaders. Worcester County Commissioner President Chip Bertino said…
Read MoreFairness in Girls’ Sports Act Proposed in Maryland
Legislation aiming to protect girls’ sports has been introduced. Delegate Kathy Szeliga from Baltimore County has proposed HB47 – Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act – to ensure fairness and safety in JV and Varsity Girls’ Sports. Senator Mary Beth Carozza from Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester Counties has cross-filed the bill – SB381. Senator Carozza at…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Moore-Miller Administration’s 2024 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Agenda
MD Congressman Harris to Hold Hearing on Offshore Wind Saturday
1st District Congressman Andy Harris will hold a hearing this afternoon at 2pm on Offshore Wind and the effects industrialization is having on our environment, marine life and economy. Congressman Harris wants to hear public testimony from experts in industries affected by offshore wind followed by questions from three members of Congress whose districts are…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Transportation Moves Forward with Plan to Expand State’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Soon, you’ll see more electric vehicle infrastructure throughout the state of Maryland as the Maryland Department of Transportation charges forward with those plans. The department today issued a Request for Proposals that could provide up to 40 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of Maryland’s plan for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program.…
Read MoreMaryland Highway Crews Preparing for Winter Storm
The Maryland State Highway Administration is pre-treating state-maintained highways in advance of the approaching winter storm. Drivers are encouraged to curtail travel during the storm to allow crews the space to effectively and efficiently treat the roads. This winter storm is expected to begin impacting travel this evening into tomorrow morning. State Highway Administration crews are carefully monitoring the track of the storm. Additional Information from the Maryland…
Read More2024 Maryland Legislative Session Underway
In Maryland, today is the start of the 2024 legislative session, which lasts for 90 days until April 8th. The delegates–Delegate Szeliga and Nawrocki — look forward to introducing a package of bills during the session. These bills include legislation combating crime as well as protecting and supporting women. The delegates will also introduce legislative…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Signs Executive Order Establishing Longevity Ready Maryland Initiative
Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order establishing the Longevity Ready Maryland Initiative, directing the Maryland Department of Aging to prioritize the well-being of older people, people living with disabilities, and caregivers across all of state government. The purpose of the initiative is to proactively address the needs arising from a growing older adult population.…
Read MoreFirearm Hunting for Deer Resumes in Maryland January 5th
Town of Ocean City Named a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists
As 2023 ends, the Town of Ocean City, Maryland has been named a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Ocean City joins 506 communities nationwide in the movement for safer streets and better bicycling for everyone. The award recognizes the Town of Ocean City’s commitment to creating transportation and recreational resources…
Read MoreQueen Anne, Maryland Man Arrested for Two Separate Assaults
A 33-year-old Queen Anne, Maryland man has been arrested for an assault with a firearm that occurred on Cannery Road in Queen Anne, Talbot County. According to the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office, investigators interviewed someone who reported being a victim of two separate assaults that occurred in September and October. Investigators learned the first incident…
Read MoreMaryland Revitalization Program Awards to Bring $5.7 Million to Community Development Projects on Eastern Shore
Eight Eastern Shore counties have received a combined $5.7 million through Maryland’s seven State Revitalization Programs for 31 projects and activities that promote community development and economic growth. The announcement comes from The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The seven programs will support revitalization and redevelopment projects and activities including: business expansion…
Read MoreMaryland’s Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Resumes December 16th
The second half of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer hunting season will reopen next week–on December 16th and run through December 30th. The first half of the split season was held in October. Hunters may use muzzeloading firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this time. New for the 2023-24 hunting season, if hunters intend to pursue…
Read MoreGovernor Moore and Lt. Governor Miller Honor Victims of Fatal Crashes in Maryland
Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller this week joined safety advocates from across the state and families who have lost loved ones in car crashes for the 20th annual Maryland Remembers ceremony in Annapolis. The ceremony traditionally honors Marylanders who were killed in impaired driving crashes. This year, the event was expanded to remember all victims,…
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