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UPDATED: Over 16,500 Take Advantage of Early/Absentee Voting in First 3 Days
UPDATED – 09/06/26 – Early voting for the Delaware Primary is closed today and Labor Day. Early voting will resume on Tuesday from 7am to 7pm and then Wednesday through September 13th from 11am to 7pm. In the first 3 days of early and absentee voting over 16,500 people have cast a ballot – however there…
Read MoreUPDATED: Next Phase of Delaware Memorial Bridge Project to Begin September 7 – Northbound Span
UPDATED – 09/06/26 – Work on the next phase of the bridge joint replacement project on the New Jersey bound span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge will begin on Monday. DRBA officials say that once the initial setup of lane closures is complete – two right lanes of the northbound span will be closed until just…
Read MoreFire at Church of the Nazarene in Federalsburg – Arson
The Maryland State Fire Marshall and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have determined that a fire at the Church of the Nazarene in Federalsburg last month was arson. Federalsburg Volunteer Firefighters were called to the scene on August 5th just before midnight after a passerby reported the fire. More than 60 firefighters…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Shooting Death of Dover Man Outside CAVA Restaurant
Police in Dover are investigating a shooting death that occurred Friday night in the parking lot for CAVA Restaurant on North DuPont Highway. Dover Police received multiple calls for shots fired just before 10pm and officer responding found 18 year old Foster Trader of Dover on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds. Trader was pronounced…
Read MoreUPDATED: Mass Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction of President’s Executive Order 14399
UPDATED – 09/04/26 – On Friday, a federal judge in Massachusetts granted a preliminary injunction prohibiting states from creating citizenship voter lists and for the U.S. Postal Service to restrict mail-in ballots. Judge Indira Talwani had earlier issued a temporary restraining order in the same case which has been dissolved with Friday’s ruling. This came after…
Read MoreBethany Beach Celebrates its 125 Year History with Founders Day Weekend
Bethany Beach celebrates 125 years this year and this weekend will kick off the first of its milestone anniversary celebrations this Labor Day weekend with its Founders Day Weekend – commemorating 125 years of Bethany Beach history – and recognizing America’s 250th anniversary. The weekend includes live entertainment at the Bandstand beginning at 7:30 tonight,…
Read MoreSeptic Company Employee Charged with Illegally Dumping Sewage in Wicomico County
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has filed criminal charges against an Eden man for the illegal discharge of pollutants. On August 14th, Terry Handy, Junior was charged in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County with two counts of illegal discharge of a pollutant and two counts of unlawful disposal of sewage relating to illegal dumping…
Read More18 New DSP and Municipal Police Officers Graduate
Colonel William D. Crotty, the Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, proudly announces the graduation last month of the 106th Delaware State Police and 102nd Municipal Police Recruit Class. The ceremony was held August 20th at Dover Middle School – 9 new Delaware State Troopers and 9 new Municipal Police Officers – representing Delaware Natural…
Read MoreMSP Arrest Salisbury Man in Fatal Shooting
A Salisbury man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday around 8pm. Maryland State Police were called to Ethels Way where they found a female victim, later identified as 29 year old Jordan Holt of Salisbury with a gunshot wound. Police have arrested 29 year old Gage Mitchell of Salisbury…
Read MoreUPDATED: MD State Highway Administration To Clean And Paint The US 13 Business/Market Street Drawbridge on September 21 In Worcester County
UPDATED – 09/04/26 – This project is now expected to begin on Monday, September 21st. The date of completion is still expected to be November 8th. ======================================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 09/03/26 – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a project to clean and paint the US 13 Business (Market Street) Bridge…
Read MoreUPDATED: Maryland Supreme Court Rules on Congressional Redistricting
The Maryland Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday on appeals to two lawsuits filed over the redistricting issue and general election ballot question. While the Court found both circuit courts erred in portions of their rulings, the Court agreed that the ballot language in Question 3 is misleading and violates due process requirements. The Supreme…
Read More18 Dogs Recovered in Salisbury Animal Welfare Investigation
After receiving a complaint concerning the welfare and living conditions of multiple dogs at a West Naylor Mill Road property, Wicomico Animal Control officers investigated on Tuesday. Two residents were found in a shed on the property with 2 adult dogs, but conditions found at the property led to a call for assistance from the…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury Offices Closed Labor Day
City of Salisbury offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Trash collection normally scheduled for Monday will be collected Tuesday, Sept. 8. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly for the adjusted schedule. The Salisbury Zoo will remain open on Labor Day for residents and visitors to enjoy. …
Read MoreKent County, DE Offices Closed for Labor Day
Kent County, DE Government offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8. Essential Services: Please note that all essential services will remain fully operational throughout the holiday to ensure you stay supported. A Moment of Reflection: Labor Day is…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Gun Safety Bill Package
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has signed a package of gun safety legislation aimed at increasing oversight of firearms dealers and addressing untraceable firearms. Senate Bill 300 requires anyone selling or transferring firearms in Delaware to obtain a state dealer license through Delaware State Police. Dealers will also be required to complete training every two years,…
Read MoreDover Airman Faces Federal Sex Crime Charges Involving Minor
A Dover airman–27-year-old Dylan Williams– appeared in federal court today (September 3rd) on charges including coercion and enticement, transportation with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, and travel to engage in illicit sexual conduct. According to court documents, Williams is accused of engaging in sexually explicit text exchanges with a 15-year-old victim, driving several…
Read MoreUPDATE: Suspect Arrested for Bank Robbery at WSFS Bank in Rehoboth Beach
UPDATED – 09/04/26 – Delaware State Police have arrested 26 year old Demetrius Frith-Thompson of Milford for a bank robbery at the WSFS Bank branch in Rehoboth Beach on Saturday, August 29th. Police say Frith-Thompson turned himself in at Troop 4 in Georgetown on Thursday. He was charged with the following offenses: 2nd degree robbery Wearing…
Read MoreAAA: Labor Day On Track to Set Record at the Pump
Labor Day weekend travelers are facing the highest gas prices ever for this time of year, according to AAA. The national average is $4.14, up 4 cents from last week. Continued volatility in the Strait of Hormuz has pushed crude oil prices into the $90 per barrel range. After a record-setting August, this Labor Day…
Read MoreCoast Guard Boosts Labor Day Weekend Presence During Operation Safe Voyage
The U.S. Coast Guard is ramping up on-water enforcement across its Mid-Atlantic region—including Delaware Bay and the Eastern Shore—ahead of the busy Labor Day weekend. As part of Operation Safe Voyage, the initiative targets illegal passenger-for-hire charters and ensures recreational boaters comply with federal safety laws. Coast Guard crews alongside local law enforcement will conduct…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Unveils Expanded Platform to Boost Local Community Development
Governor Wes Moore announced the expansion of the Maryland Community Compass (compass.maryland.gov), a free, AI-powered platform designed to streamline local development by centralizing statewide property, zoning, and funding data. Initially launched in December 2025 as the Maryland Community Business Compass—which has already served 15,000+ users and directed nearly $14M in state funding to high-need areas—the…
Read MoreMosquito Control Spray Announcement- Downstate Ground Adulticiding (fogging)
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Thursday, September 3, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Blades, Seaford, and Slaughter Beach. Near Milford, Lincoln, Milton, Lewes, Georgetown, Laurel, Bridgeville, Greenwood, and Felton. For notification purposes,…
Read MoreWicomico Teacher of the Year Among Seven Finalists for Maryland Teacher of the Year
2026–2027 Wicomico Teacher of the Year Dr. Chelsea Taylor (James M. Bennett High School) has been named one of seven finalists for Maryland Teacher of the Year. Dr. Taylor serves as an English Language Arts teacher and literacy professional development coach at JMB. Dr. Chelsea Taylor Among the seven state finalists is also Alice Tickler…
Read MoreUPDATE: *Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Lewes
UPDATE: The Delaware State Police have identified 48-year-old Paul Lawson of Harbeson, as the man who died in the motorcycle crash that occurred Tuesday in Lewes. The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Master Corporal R. Albert at (302) 703-3266. Information may also…
Read MoreEmergency Preparedness Sessions Planned At Sussex County Libraries During National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, and Sussex County Emergency Management is reminding residents to prepare for emergencies year-round. The County is partnering with local libraries to display sample emergency kits and host “Are You Ready?” preparedness sessions. The kits include essentials such as water, first aid supplies, flashlights, batteries, nonperishable food and important documents. Sessions…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signed Historic Data Privacy Legislation, Protecting Delaware Residents And Businesses
Governor Matt Meyer has signed two data privacy bills aimed at expanding protections for Delaware consumers, which officials say will make the state’s laws the broadest in the country. The legislation lowers the threshold for companies covered by the law to those handling data from at least 10,000 consumers and gives people more control over…
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