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Former Parkside High instructional aide accused of sexually assaulting student The Wicomico Child Advocacy Center has announced the arrest of a former instructional aide at Parkside High School on multiple charges in connection to the alleged sexual assault of a

The Wicomico Child Advocacy Center has announced the arrest of a former instructional aide at Parkside High School on multiple charges in connection to the alleged sexual assault of a student.

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Virginia lawmakers send proposed assault weapons ban to Gov. Spanberger’s desk RICHMOND, Va. - A controversial gun bill that would restrict the sale of certain firearms and high-capacity magazines in Virginia has cleared the General Assembly and is now headed to

A controversial gun bill that would restrict the sale of certain firearms and high-capacity magazines in Virginia has cleared the General Assembly and is now headed to the governor’s desk.

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ACLU sues Dewey Beach seeking police body cam footage The ACLU of Delaware has filed a lawsuit against Dewey Beach alleging the town unlawfully denied access to six police officers’ body-worn camera footage.

The ACLU of Delaware has filed a lawsuit against Dewey Beach alleging the town unlawfully denied access to six police officers’ body-worn camera footage.

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Berlin man sentenced to 18 months for pocketing employee payroll taxes A Berlin man was sentenced on Thursday after federal prosecutors say he failed to account for and contribute his employee’s payroll taxes to the IRS.

Prosecutors with the DOJ say Hill paid himself a salary and covered other expenses with his employees' payroll taxes instead of paying them over to the IRS from 2016-2018.

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DSP investigating fatal crash in Harrington Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Harrington on Thursday night that claimed the life of a 27-year-old woman.

A 27-year-old woman was killed in a crash in Harrington last night. The incident is one of at least three deadly crashes on Delmarva on Thursday.

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Maryland leaders unveil legislative plan to cut energy bills Maryland’s top Democratic leaders are rolling out a massive legislative package they say will help bring down energy costs for residents, while Republicans argue the proposal does not go far

Maryland’s top Democratic leaders are rolling out a massive legislative package they say will help bring down energy costs for residents. Republicans, however, say the legislation doesn't go far enough.

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Salisbury Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge Reopens The City of Salisbury has reopened the pedestrian bridge at the Pohanka Riverwalk Amphitheater, restoring a key connection along the city’s Riverwalk for residents and visitors.

The City of Salisbury has reopened the pedestrian bridge at the Pohanka Riverwalk Amphitheater, restoring a key connection along the city’s Riverwalk for residents and visitors.

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UPDATE: Barricade situation leads to officer-involved shooting in Greenwood Delaware State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Greenwood on Wednesday.

Mitchem barricaded himself in his camper when troopers arrived and refused to come out, according to authorities, telling police he would detonate a large amount of gunpowder.

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Salisbury man sentenced to life plus 60 years for 2023 “gang war” murder The Wicomico County State’s Attorney has announced the sentencing of a man previously convicted of murder in connection to a 2023 shooting outside of Salisbury’s Pizza City.

The Wicomico County State’s Attorney has announced the sentencing of a man previously convicted of murder in connection to a 2023 shooting outside of Salisbury’s Pizza City.

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Delaware lawmakers propose allowing darker car window tints Delaware drivers could soon be allowed to have darker window tint on their vehicles under a new bill introduced in the General Assembly.

Delaware drivers could soon be allowed to have darker window tint on their vehicles under a new bill introduced in the General Assembly.

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Maryland prepares for new rockfish fishing season, August closure A Maryland General Assembly joint committee has approved the Department of Natural Resources proposed changes to the upcoming striped bass fishing season, including a full closure in August.

A Maryland General Assembly joint committee has approved the Department of Natural Resources proposed changes to the upcoming striped bass fishing season, including a full closure in August.

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Proposed bill would require PLAs for major state-funded construction projects in Delaware A bill moving through the Delaware General Assembly is drawing attention and strong reactions over how labor would be handled on major public construction projects.

Senate Bill 241, introduced in late February, would require Project Labor Agreements on certain state-funded construction projects costing $5 million or more.

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D.C. man faces multiple charges after driving on Rt. 50 with woman clinging to hood of car A Washington, D.C. man is facing numerous charges including kidnapping, carjacking, and assault after police say he unlawfully drove off in a woman’s car while she clung to the vehicle’s

A Washington, D.C. man is facing numerous charges including kidnapping, carjacking, and assault after police say he unlawfully drove off in a woman’s car while she clung to the vehicle’s hood in Talbot County.

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UPDATE: Multiple agencies respond to barge fire off of Kent County Numerous agencies and first responders were on the scene of a barge fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.

UPDATE: DEMA says the fire that broke out on a barge carrying salvaged metal yesterday was brought under control early Wednesday morning.

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Salisbury’s Chuck E. Cheese to close after over two decades WBOC has learned that Salisbury’s Chuck E. Cheese in the Centre at Salisbury is set to close in the coming weeks.

WBOC has learned that Salisbury’s Chuck E. Cheese in the Centre at Salisbury is set to close in the coming weeks.

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UPDATE: Seaford considers speed camera program Speeding drivers in Seaford could soon face stricter enforcement as the Seaford Police Department considers using mobile speed cameras on some of the city’s busiest roads.

UPDATE: On Tuesday evening, Seaford's council unanimously passed an ordinance allowing the pursual of mobile speed cameras around the city.

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Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Parsonsburg A raccoon tested positive for rabies after contact with a dog in Parsonsburg March 10, according to the Wicomico County Health Department.

A raccoon tested positive for rabies after contact with a dog in Parsonsburg March 10, according to the Wicomico County Health Department.

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Unattended fire destroys garage in Wicomico County A garage was scorched in Wicomico County after a tree limb burn accidentally spread, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office.

A garage was scorched in Wicomico County after a tree limb burn accidentally spread, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office.

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UPDATE: Wicomico County Deputy injured in motorcycle crash A Wicomico County sheriff’s deputy was injured Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash, authorities said.

Sheriff Mike Lewis posted on Facebook this evening, saying the deputy will likely be discharged tonight.

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UPDATE: Wicomico County Deputy injured in motorcycle crash A Wicomico County sheriff’s deputy was injured Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash, authorities said.

Sheriff Mike Lewis posted on Facebook this evening, saying the deputy will likely be discharged tonight.

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UPDATE: Wicomico County Deputy injured in motorcycle crash A Wicomico County sheriff’s deputy was injured Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash, authorities said.

Sheriff Mike Lewis posted on Facebook this evening, saying the deputy will likely be discharged tonight.

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Wicomico County Deputy Injured in Motorcycle Crash in Hebron A Wicomico County sheriff’s deputy was injured Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Hebron, authorities said.

A Wicomico County sheriff’s deputy was injured Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Hebron, authorities said.

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DNREC cites Allen Harim for wastewater violations at Sussex County poultry plant HARBESON, Del. - Delaware officials say a Sussex County poultry processor violated its wastewater permit after nitrogen levels in treated discharge exceeded allowable limits for weeks.

Delaware officials say a Sussex County poultry processor violated its wastewater permit after nitrogen levels in treated discharge exceeded allowable limits for weeks.

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Maryland to lower speed limit on section of US 50 Business in Wicomico County The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has announced an upcoming speed limit change on US 50 Business.

According to officials, US 50 Business between Civic Avenue and Hobbs Road will be reduced from 55 MPH to 45 MPH beginning on Friday, March 13.

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UPDATE: Dover DMV given all-clear after suspicious package evacuation The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles has announced the all-clear after evacuating their Dover location due to a suspicious package.

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles has announced the all-clear after evacuating their Dover location due to a suspicious package found on Tuesday.

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UPDATE: Multiple agencies respond to barge fire off of Kent County Numerous agencies and first responders were on the scene of a barge fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.

UPDATE: DEMA says the barge on fire Tuesday off of Kent County was carrying salvage metal. Luckily, as of 1:15 p.m., no injuries have been reported.

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Proposed Maryland legislation would expand Sunday hunting in Wicomico County Hunters in Wicomico County could soon get more time in the woods on Sundays under a new bill moving through the Maryland General Assembly.

Hunters in Wicomico County could soon get more time in the woods on Sundays under a new bill moving through the Maryland General Assembly.

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MSP investigating inmate death at ECI Maryland State Police are investigating an inmate death at the Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover.

Police say Quran Middleton, 31, was found dead in his cell at ECI on March 10 just after midnight.

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Dover DMV evacuated following discovery of suspicious package DOVER, Del. - The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles has announced the evacuation of their Dover location after a suspicious package was found on Tuesday morning.

Officials with the Division of Motor Vehicles says the building was being evacuated out of an abundance of caution while law enforcement investigates.

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Multiple agencies respond to barge fire off of Kent County Numerous agencies and first responders were on the scene of a barge fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.

Numerous agencies and first responders were on the scene of a barge fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.

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