Use extreme caution traveling through work zones

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

TheĀ Delaware Department of TransportationĀ (DelDOT) urges all drivers to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones. The urgency of the message follows a recent rise in work zone crashes. In 2023, 15 DelDOT vehicles were struck by motorists. As of July 22, 2024, that figure is already over double last yearā€™s with 37 vehicles struck by motorists, 6 involving injuries. …

Several car-related bills passed the state legislature this year.

Legislative Wrap-up: road, traffic, car bills passed in 2024

Jarek RutzGovernment, Headlines

The Delaware General Assembly concluded its 2024 session with a flurry of bills affectingĀ  highways, traffic and cars, many focused on improving safety and reducing crashes. RELATED: Legislative Wrap-up: gun bills passed in 2024 House Bill 373 ā€“ donations for highway safety Sponsored by Rep. Bill Bush, D-Cheswold, the bill enables the Office of Highway Safety to solicit and receive …

This year's Women's Hall of Fame class has been anounced. From top left, clockwise: Raye Jones Avery, Julissa Coriano, Anna Marie Leo and Colonel Melissa Zebley.

Delaware Womenā€™s Hall of Fame 2024 class to add 4Ā Ā 

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

The Delaware Womenā€™s Hall of Fame will add four new members this year: Raye Jones Avery, Julissa Coriano, Anna Marie Leo and Col. Melissa Zebley. The honorees are chosen by the The Office of Womenā€™s Advancement and Advocacy and the Delaware Womenā€™s Hall of Fame Committee. This year, they received more than 50 nominations. Jones Avery said sheā€™s devoted her …

Lincoln man arrested for 10th DUI

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

Delaware State Police say that they arrested a Lincoln man on felony driving under the influence of alcohol charges on Friday. According to police, this is his 10th offense. A trooper on patrol near Greentop Road and Greely Avenue on July 5 at about 9:15 PM saw a black Acura fail to maintain its lane as it was driving west …

MilfordLIVE Weekly Review ā€“ May 21, 2024

Sonja FreyMilford-live, Weekly Review

This Weekā€™s Top Headlines Include: Milford Memorial Day program returns Parks, bathroom issue discussed at council meeting New manager takes over Brightway Commons Traffic signals to be removed near City Hall Gronau named MSD Behavioral Health Professional of the Year A caregiverā€™s journey with PACE Your Life Click on the image below to view the PDF

Milford man charged in sixth DUI offense

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

Delaware State Police arrested 53-year-oldĀ Robert FanningĀ of Milford, Delaware, on Thursday night in Lewes for 6th offense DUI. On February 1, 2024, at approximately 9:31 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the intersection of Conleys Chapel Road and Beaver Dam Road in Lewes for a report of a driver who was asleep at the wheel in the intersection. The troopers arrived and …

An Indian River teacher was arrested this week.

Indian River teacher arrested for child endangermentĀ Ā 

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

A 22-year-old female teacher in the Indian River School District has been arrested on charges of endangering the welfare of a child. The teacher, who the district and Delaware State Police have not named, teaches at theĀ  Howard T. Ennis School in Georgetown and has been placed on unpaid leave.Ā  The incident involves a student with a developmental delay who …

Indian River placed multiple staff members on administrative leave in May.

Indian River admin breaks silence after secretive suspension

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

The suspension of Sussex Central High Schoolā€™s principal was politically motivated and followed after a fight at the school during which a studentā€™s breast was exposed, his lawyer says. Bradley Layfield appears to have been suspended because he showed a video of the fight to multiple teachers, school officials and state police officers that day.Ā  All of those viewings were …

Police are conducting a criminal investigation at Sussex Central High School.

State police: Criminal investigation at Sussex Central High

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

Some new details are coming to light about Indian River School Districtā€™s decision to place multiple staff members from Sussex Central High School on administrative leave last week. The Delaware State Police are conducting a criminal investigation into the situation. ā€œWe have received numerous inquiries regarding an investigation at Sussex Central High School,ā€ said Leonard DeMalto, public information officer for …

Indian River has placed several staff on administrative leave.

Indian River employees placed on admin leave, reason unclear

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

Multiple staff members of the Indian River School District have been placed on administrative leave, and the district is keeping the reasons why under wraps ā€“ for now. There were rumors that one of the administrators was escorted out of school by police this week, but those claims are false.Ā  No, we did not escort him or anyone else out …