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Route 50 Bridge Reopens After Drawbridge Issue Forced Closure
OCEAN CITY, Md. - The Route 50 drawbridge in and out of Ocean City has been reopened after a drawbridge mechanical error forced its temporary closure. The OCPD said at 9:03 p.m. that the bridge had reopened after reporting at 8:47 p.m. Sunday evening that the bridge was closed because the lock could not be placed.
Millsboro Woman Arrested on Felony Drug Charges
MILLSBORO, DE - Troopers arrested a woman on drug dealing charges after a suspicious person investigation. Delaware State Police arrested 43-year-old Melissa Horton, of Millsboro, following an incident on May 18. State Police say around 3:47 a.m., troopers responded to a home on Devonshire Road for a report of a suspicious person wearing dark-colored clothing and a backpack looking into windows and possibly stealing mail.
Kent County man wins first prize in world decoy competition
MILLINGTON — On April 25, 26, and 27, several thousand people competed in the 53rd Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland. To those who are heavily invested in wildfowl decoys, it’s like the Super Bowl of wood carving. In the 50 years it’s been held in Ocean City, there hasn’t been a native-born Marylander who ever...
Man Faces Life Sentence for 2022 Double Homicide in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, DE - The Delaware Department of Justice has secured a conviction on all charges against a Sussex County man in the killings of two people in Georgetown in 2022. On January 22nd, 2022, Yony Morales-Garcia and his brother Emner Morales-Garcia entered Georgetown’s El Napolito restaurant wearing masks, according to the Attorney General’s Office. Emner Morales-Garcia stole a necklace from a bystander and fled when Yony Morales-Garcia shot two other bystanders. The two shooting victims, Armando Chilel Lopez and Honorio Velasquez, died of their wounds.
Delmar Wildcats take down Indian River 7-2
DELMAR, Del. -The Delmar Wildcats knock out Indian River from the DIAA Playoffs with a 7-2 win. The Wildcats jumped out to a big 6-0 lead after the 1st frame and never looked back. The Wildcats will face William Penn on the road in the second round on May 25th.
Safety a top priority in Ocean City ahead of Memorial Day Wknd.
OCEAN CITY, Md. – Both locals and visitors are getting ready to party it up at this beaches for Memorial Day Weekend. It’s the official start of summer in Ocean City. The holiday weekend is expected to bring thousands of visitors to the resort town, and bring the locals out of hibernation. Whether traveling around town by car, by bike, or by foot, police and fire officials say everyone should be acting responsibly and prioritizing safety.
Delaware swamp has folks talking about its weird folklore with monsters, slaves, and more
Strange folklore haunts Great Cypress Swamp near Selbyville, tales allegedly connected to a plane crash, runaway slaves, and a woman who survived a grisly murder. One of the strangest stories inspired by the Sussex County marsh is the legend of the Selbyville Swamp Monster, a hideous ape-like creature that was said to scare folks...
Results Are In: Levchuk Wins Ocean City Council Race by Two Votes
It is one of the closest votes in Ocean City history. With final vote totals tallied, Jody Levchuk defeated Amie Vaules in the Third Ward Council race, 402-400. One vote was cast for a write-in candidate during the election held earlier this month.
Beach stages heat up all around with Memorial Day, and yes, a Taylor Swift party is coming
The Memorial Day weekend will signal the beginning of the tourist season, and throngs of people are expected to hit area beaches this year. Revelers who are in the mood for some live music will find plenty of choices to accommodate them. Sold-out country show opens big Bottle & Cork...
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