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Sewage Spills into Bay Street Ponds in Easton
EASTON, MD. - People are being asked to take caution near several waterways in Easton after a sewage spill. The Easton Utilities Commission says about 6,000 gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed into the ponds on Bay Street. They say the spill was contained within the ponds and a majority of the ponds' contents were pumped out.
First responders rescue Delaware woman after boat flips over while family goes crabbing
A family from Delaware is thanking first responders for their quick action in saving a woman's life on Saturday.The family had reportedly been crabbing just south of Augustine Beach when their crab lines tangled with the propellers.The winds shifted, the tide began to come in, and the boat started taking on water, the family said.It was too quick for Donna Wallace, who found herself trapped after the family's boat flipped over.She says she was stuck for about 40 minutes."I was underwater, there was a pocket of air inside the cabin, so I remained calm," Wallace told Action News. "You know it's survival, you know, you have to do what you gotta do."Wallace said thankfully, she could hear her husband talking, so she knew help was coming.Rescue teams used a chainsaw to cut the boat and free Wallace, authorities say.Everyone was OK after the incident.
Former Delaware postal worker sentenced to probation for workers' compensation fraud
A former U.S. Postal Service employee in Delaware who defrauded taxpayers of almost $100,000 in workers' compensation benefits has been sentenced to probation.Lakisha Hines was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty in March to one count of federal employee compensation fraud, which is punishable by up to five years in prison.Hines, 46, was sentenced to three years probation and ordered to pay almost $94,000 in restitution.Federal prosecutors said a sentence of probation would allow Hines to keep working at her current jobs and to "chip away" at the restitution she owes.They acknowledged, however, that Hines may not be able to fully repay what she owes.According to court records, Hines was injured at work in 2006 and began receiving workers' compensation benefits, which were her only source of income for many years.Prosecutors say Hines resumed working in 2016 but never told the U.S. Department of Labor, falsely claiming for the next six years that she had no source of income other than her workers' compensation benefits.
Drug Dealing Investigation Leads to Four Arrests in Laurel
LAUREL, DE - The Laurel Police Department arrested four people on felony charges following a drug dealing investigation. On Friday, July 19th, Laurel Police Department issued a public notice of increased police activity in the area of Hollybrook Farms Apartment Complex and Grazing Court in Laurel. LPD now report that this announcement was in reference to two simultaneous residential search warrants for two multi-month drug dealing investigations.
Corvette club celebrates 50 years of cars and camaraderie in Delaware
The Corvette Club of Northern Delaware first roared its engines in 1973. Since then, they have been hosting meetings, shows, contests, and cruises across the country.Today, they held a show and contest at Diver Chevrolet. Funds were raised at the event to support The Ministry of Caring in Wilmington.This morning's show also welcomed members of Living the Dream Corvette Club, which has been a close partner.To learn more about the Corvette Club of Northern Delaware, visit their website.RELATED: Students respond to emergencies on and off campus at University of DelawareWhen they're not studying or taking classes, these college students are jumping in an ambulance and helping to save lives as part of the UD Emergency Care Unit.
UPDATED: Gold Alert Canceled for Lewes Woman
UPDATED – 07/21/24 – The Gold Alert issued on July 20, 2024, by Delaware State Police Troop 7 for Laura Wheeler has been canceled. She has been located. ORIGINAL STORY – 07/20/24 – A Gold Alert has been issued for a Lewes woman. Delaware State Police say 60 year old Laura Wheeler was last seen leaving her home around 1pm on Thursday, July 18. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is concern for her safety.
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday. Stop by one of these Eastern Shore spots to celebrate
Sunday, July 21, is surely a day to celebrate: National Ice Cream Day. The Eastern Shore of Maryland is no stranger to the summer heat. Now, with temperatures slowly ticking up, beachgoers are in search of an air-conditioned place to escape the sweltering sun and enjoy a tasty treat. ...
Microsoft Outage Forces All Maryland Courts, Clerks' Offices To Close
Maryland's Office of Government Relations and Public Affairs Division announced on July 19 that all of the state's courts, offices, and facilities will be closed to the public, but will remain open for emergency situations. Clerks' offices are also closed. More information is expected to be released as the outage...
LHAAMC cited by U.S. News
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical has been named by U.S. News & World Report as a 2024-2025 Best Hospital. LHAAMC ranked No. 8 in Maryland and No. 6 in the Baltimore Metro Area. LHAAMC was recognized as a high performing hospital in eight specialties for common procedures, including cardiac care,...
Maryland Zoo Announces Birth of Lesser Kudu
BALTIMORE, MD – Maryland Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of a lesser kudu (Tragelaphus imberbis) named Mandazi (MAN-dah-zee) after a type of fried bread that is a staple of Swahili cuisine. The male calf was born on July 1st and is the offspring of Zahi, a two...
Golf Cart Crash Results in Injury Near Paradise Grill
MILLSBORO, DE– Delaware State Police (DSP) are investigating an early morning golf cart crash near Paradise Grill which left one person injured. Dispatch received reports of a possible head injury resulting from a golf cart incident at Paradise Grill around midnight on July 20. Indian River Volunteer Company (IRVFC)...
A MoCo alternate delegate’s sweet ride
MILWAUKEE – Part Batmobile, part Army tank, a Maryland alternate delegate’s truck has become a rolling advertisement for the state GOP at the Republican National Convention here. Parked across the street from the Maryland delegation’s hotel in downtown Milwaukee is a brand new, stainless steel Tesla Cybertruck belonging...
Kayaker Rescued from Rehoboth Bay Following Extensive Search
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE– Sussex County fire crews collaborated on the water rescue of a kayaker Friday in the Rehoboth Bay following an extensive search. Dispatch received reports shortly after noon on July 19 of a 40-year-old kayaker who could not be found. Officials say he had last been seen in the area of Savage Ditch and Massey’s ditch.
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