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6 days ago | 
wboc.com | Bees Beesley
CAMBRIDGE, MD– The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office arrested a Delaware man on drug distribution charges after a vehicle search uncovered a "significant quantity of illegal narcotics."Deputies attempted to stop a driver, identified as 22-year-old Bray'Veon Z'Shawn Demby, near the intersection of Cedar Street and Race Street for multiple vehicle and traffic violations, according to a press release.
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1 week ago | 
wboc.com | Bees Beesley
SMYRNA, DE– A serious crash on a US 13 (Dupont Parkway) exit ramp caused detours and delays for drivers Thursday morning. The multi-vehicle crash was reported around 4:40 a.m. at the northbound exit 119 ramp to DE 1 (Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway). Delaware's Department of Transportation (DelDOT) quickly closed the ramp and redirected traffic in both directions on Dupont Parkway, warning drivers to expect delays and seek alternate routes through the area.
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1 week ago | 
wboc.com | Bees Beesley
LEWES, DE– City planning commissioners tabled discussions on the proposed expansion of the Donovan Smith Manufactured Home Community following a public hearing last night. Officials say the development on Central Avenue currently has 130 units, 90 of which are occupied. A conditional use application looks to add 31 sites, but commissioners argue various code violations need to be addressed first.
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1 week ago | 
wboc.com | Bees Beesley
OCEAN CITY, MD– The world's biggest bill fishing tournament returns to Maryland's Eastern Shore in August. The 52nd Annual White Marlin Open will take place August 4-8 alongside the family-friendly Marlin Fest in Ocean City's inlet. The competition welcomes anglers of all ages and experience levels, offering over 50 different entry levels including a newly expanded Small Boat Division. Pre-registration costs $1,400 until June 1, before increasing to $1,700.
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2 weeks ago | 
wboc.com | Bees Beesley
DOVER, DE– Delaware State Police arrested a Kent County firefighter for felony theft from his former company. Troopers responded to the Little Creek Volunteer Fire Company in Leipsec on April 19 for reports of $3,600 in unauthorized charges on a company credit card, according to a press release. Investigators determined 30-year-old Raheim Clifton, then a company member, allegedly gained access to and used the card for personal purchases.
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2 weeks ago | 
wboc.com | Bees Beesley |Jana Ruark
LINCOLN, DE– More than a dozen fire companies responded to a fire in Lincoln Monday afternoon. The fire was reported in the 18000 block of Johnson Road shortly before 2 p.m. A large column of smoke was visible from the surrounding area. Carlisle Fire Company crews were reportedly the first on scene, arriving to find two storage structures and two vehicles burning. The Fire Marshal says the flames then spread to a home on the property as additional crews and emergency medical services responded.
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2 weeks ago | 
wboc.com | Bees Beesley
LINCOLN, DE– The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating after more than a dozen fire companies responded to a fire on Johnson Road Monday afternoon. The fire was reported in the 18000 block of Johnson Road shortly before 2 p.m. A large column of smoke was visible from the surrounding area. Carlisle Fire Company crews were reportedly the first on scene, arrriving to find two storage structures and two vehicles burning.
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3 weeks ago | 
wboc.com | Bees Beesley |Sean Curtis
GEORGETOWN, DE– A portion of Dupont Boulevard was closed for investigation after emergency crews responded to a fatal pedestrian crash Tuesday morning. Georgetown Fire Company and EMS responded to the area of the Classic Motel at 20762 Dupont Boulevard (US113) around 5 a.m. on April 22 for reports of a pedestrian struck. Police say a Chevrolet truck was driving north when a 38-year-old man walked into the road for currently unknown reasons. The truck then struck the man, killing him.
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3 weeks ago | 
wboc.com | Bees Beesley
GEORGETOWN, DE– A portion of Dupont Boulevard is closed for investigation after emergency crews responded to a serious pedestrian crash this morning. Georgetown Fire Company and EMS responded to the area of the Classic Motel at 20762 Dupont Boulevard (US113) around 5 a.m. for reports of a pedestrian struck. DelDOT announced a closure of the northbound lanes at West North Street around 5:20 a.m., saying drivers should expect delays as the road would be closed for several hours.
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3 weeks ago | 
wboc.com | Bees Beesley
DOVER, DE– Delaware's General Assembly narrowly passed a bill which looks to give those will terminal illnesses more end-of-life options. State senators passed the End-Of-Life Options Act Thursday in an 11-8 vote, with two absent. HB 140 looks to legalize medical aid in dying for terminally ill Delaware adults given six months or less to live. The bill was passed by both chambers last legislative session before being vetoed by then-Governor John Carney (D).
