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OCEAN VIEW, Del. – An Ocean View woman has been charged for allegedly assaulting a senior citizen.
According to police, the incident happened during the evening hours on Tuesday, in the 37000 block of Mahogany Street. The 66-year-old woman told police that she was in the driveway of a house when a woman, later identified as Regina Bonacquisti, aggressively approached her from the roadway, assaulted her, and damaged her vehicle. Bonacquisti, who the victim reportedly does not know, left the scene after the assault.
The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
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SEAFORD, Del. – Seaford Mayor Genshaw says that, for decades, residents have been begging for rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Nylon Capital shopping.
Thursday, officials broke ground on an ambitious revitalization project at the once-hub, that was once-bustling.
“The people of Seaford deserve better.”
Seaford was once a company town. However, when the DuPont Nylon Plant shuttered its doors in the late 1990’s, the local economy felt a big blow. Businesses moving closer to Route 13 didn’t help the fate of the shopping center, either.
Now, almost every single one of the Nylon Capital s ..read more
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6h ago
Meet Wiggles, a 2-year-old Pitbull mix available for adoption through the Brandywine Valley SPCA.
Categories: Pets on the Plaza
Tags: brandywine valley spca, pets on the plaza, wiggles ..read more
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6h ago
SALISBURY, Md. – Congratulations to Wicomico High School senior Minall Kwaja for being named a semifinalist for the U.S. Department of Education 2024 Presidential Scholars.
She is one of 13 semifinalists representing Maryland. The Scholars Program recognizes some of the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors.
We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@wmdt.com.
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7h ago
SALISBURY, Md. – A Salisbury woman has been convicted of attempted murder.
The charges stem from an incident on August 20, 2023. We’re told the victim and his friends were enjoying a backyard barbecue when Ashlee Scott and four co-conspirators robbed them at gunpoint. When the victim turned to flee, he was shot in the back of the neck, subsequently paralyzing him.
Scott was convicted this week of attempted first and second degree murder, armed robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, four counts of first degree assault, firearm use in a crime of violence, illegal possession of a regulated fire ..read more
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47ABC – The annual Civil Rights on the Shore celebration is returning May 8th!
It’s a time to learn more about the rich history of African Americans on Delmarva and the civil rights movement.
This morning, local historian Dr. Clara Small and Lisa Challenger, executive director for the Beach to Bay Heritage Area, stopped by Good Morning Delmarva to tell us more about the event!
Dr. Clara Small says that the event is meant to inform others of our history on the shore.
She says the event will focus on protests from the civil rights movement in Crisfield, Cambridge, and Princess Anne.
Lisa says t ..read more
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8h ago
PARSONSBURG, Md. – Crews are currently at the scene of a serious crash involving two tractor trailers in Parsonsburg.
We’re told the crash happened just before 7:30 a.m. on Route 50 at Forest Grove Road. Route 50 eastbound at Forest Grove Road was shut down as of 8:15 a.m.
Details are limited at this time. We will be sure to update this article with the latest information as it becomes available.
Categories: Local News, Maryland, Top Stories
Tags: crash, forest grove road, investigation, maryland, parsonsburg, route 50 ..read more
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8h ago
47ABC – Its Thursday and that means we are back in Lynn Matava’s kitchen!
Lynn is a Nutrition Educator with the University of Maryland Extension.
If you’re looking for an easy way to incorporate more healthy grains into your diet, then Lynn has the recipe for you.
Not only is this dish filling, but the recipe calls for tons of veggies!
Grain Bowls are packed full of nutrients and can be modified to your taste.
Spicy up this recipe with your favorite toppings.
Watch the full tutorial to learn how to make grain bowls!
Categories: GMD Cooking, Good Morning Delmarva
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8h ago
POCOMOKE, Md. – Worcester County Sheriffs are investigating a late-night shots fired incident.
We’re told shots were fired into an occupied building in the 3500 block of Redden Road shortly before midnight. Details are limited at this time.
We will be sure to update this article with the latest information as it becomes available.
Categories: Crime, Local News, Maryland, Top Stories
Tags: 3500 block of redden road, investigation, maryland, pocomoke, shots fired, worcester county sheriff’s office ..read more
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8h ago
47ABC – April is Donate Life Month!
It’s a time to bring awareness to the need for donors for kidney transplants and its importance.
It’s also a great way to celebrate all the donors who have given apart of themselves to help another.
We sat down with Peter Burke, a medical director at Christiana Care that works with the National Kidney Foundation serving Maryland and Delaware.
Burke shared more with us about kidney transplants and why they are needed.
He says dialysis treatments are growing in number in the U.S.
Kidney transplants are the best treatment but has an extensive list.
W ..read more