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Hartly Man Arrested after Shooting Incident
A Hartly man has been arrested after a shooting incident Thursday night – and last month – in Hartly. Police were called to Slaughter Station Road on Thursday around 8:30pm where they learned that an unknown suspect fired shots at an occupied residence – no injuries were reported. While on the scene additional shots were…
Read MoreWicomico County Public Schools – “Bell to Bell, No Cell”
Starting with the first bell on the first day of the 2026-2027 school year, students in Wicomico County Public Schools may not use personal electronic devices during the school day. This new “Bell to Bell, No Cell” rule supports a safe and effective learning environment, and meets the requirements of a new state law that…
Read MoreMaryland Tax Court Strikes Down Illegal Digital Ad Tax
Maryland’s Tax Court has struck down the state’s digital advertising tax ruling it illegal under federal law. The legislation was passed in 2021 after Maryland Democrats overrode a veto from then-Governor Hogan. The digital advertising tax targeted large technology companies with a tax on digital advertising revenue. Senate minority officials say that while the tax…
Read MoreUPDATED: Third Suspect Arrested in Fatal 2024 Christmas Eve Shooting in Dover
UPDATED – 08/14/26 – A 16-year old male has been arrested by Dover Police in connection with the December 24th 2024 shooting that left 14-year old Juwan Walker dead. The shooting occurred on Willis Road – Walker was flown to Nemours Hospital for treatment but died from his injuries three days later. The investigation has continued…
Read MoreSenators Coons & Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Measure to Fortify Electric Grid
Delaware US Senator Chris Coons and South Dakota US Senator Mike Rounds have introduced the Quantum Grid Utility Assurance and Resilient Defense Act of 2026 – or the Quantum-GUARD Act. This measure is to strengthen electric grid resilience by proactively addressing cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computing. While quantum computing has the potential to create…
Read MoreDaughters of the American Revolution Gifts Liberty Tree to Salisbury University
Salisbury University is one of 13 locations that is now home for a direct genetic clone of the original Liberty Tree that stood at the site of St. John’s College in Annapolis for nearly 225 years. The Annapolis Liberty Tree was removed in 1999 after it was irreparably damaged during Hurricane Floyd. The Maryland State…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Closed for Mechanical Repair till End of August
The Woodland Ferry was shut down Thursday night and DelDOT officials now say the ferry is closed until the end of the month for a mechanical repair. Officials expect to resume normal operations by the end of August.
Read MoreDSP Arrest Two Bridgeville Men on Drug and Weapons Offenses
A search warrant was executed at a residence on Mill Park Drive in Bridgeville on Friday, August 7th by members of the Sussex County Special Investigations Unit and Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team. The search warrant followed an investigation of 49 year old William Charleston and 47 year old Jerome Charleston – both…
Read MoreAG Jennings Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a multi-state coalition have won a case challenging HUD’s attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. Jennings says that this is the second victory against the Trump Administration’s attacks on the Continuum of Care (CoC) program. Jennings says that if…
Read MoreTidalHealth Expects to Resume Normal Operations Friday after IT Outage Thursday
TidalHealth is expected to resume normal operations on Friday after an IT outage Thursday that affected all TidalHealth locations – including Primary and Specialty Care offices. Patients with scheduled appointments Friday should plan to arrive as scheduled unless contacted directly by their healthcare practitioner’s office. The IT outage occurred after a sprinkler pipe was damaged…
Read MoreGov Moore Gives Keynote Address at UMES Aviation Maintenance Technician Graduation
A graduation ceremony was held for the inaugural cohort of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Aviation Maintenance Technician Program. Governor Wes Moore delivered the keynote address. The AMT program provides students with critical technical skills and establishes a direct pathway into high-demand aviation careers. In Fiscal Year 2026, the Moore-Miller administration, through the Maryland…
Read MoreFaster Response the Focus Amid Growing Concerns About Healthcare Workplace Violence
For healthcare workers facing a threatening situation, seconds can matter. Hospitals have security teams, emergency procedures and de-escalation training—but what happens when an employee needs help right now? One emerging solution is wearable safety technology that can send an alert, share a worker’s location and connect them with help. Tyler Charuhaus, the Director of Client…
Read MoreNational Gas Price Average Climbing Again While local Average Dropped in Last Week
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is back on the rise after a week of falling prices. AAA reports that today’s national average is back up to $4.07 after dropping to $4.00 on Monday. Crude oil prices are once again in the $80 per barrel range amid continued uncertainty along the Strait…
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, August 13, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Seaford, Bethel, and Milford. Near Millsboro, Georgetown, Laurel, Lincoln, Lewes, Milton, and Rehoboth Beach. For notification purposes, spraying will…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Lewes Man Following Shooting on Hopkins Road
Delaware State Police have arrested a 41-year-old Lewes man following a fight and shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon on Hopkins Road. Kenneth Drummond was charged with Assault 1st Degree involving a dangerous weapon and intent to seriously injure as well as Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony–both felonies. He was arrested and…
Read MoreDHSS: Delaware Childhood Vaccine Guidance Remains Unchanged Following Federal Action
Delaware’s childhood vaccine guidance and access remain unchanged following recent federal changes to childhood vaccination recommendations, according to the state Department of Health and Social Services. Delaware will continue following its existing routine childhood immunization schedule, with recommended vaccines available through public health clinics. State officials say families should consult their health care providers with…
Read MoreDelaware Office of Animal Welfare Using Innovative AI Technology from Petco Love Lost to Reunite Lost Pets with Their Families Across the State
The Delaware Division of Public Health–Office of Animal Welfare is announcing a major upgrade to the state’s lost-and-found pet reporting system through a new partnership with Petco Love Lost. The free nationwide database will become Delaware’s official lost-and-found pet reporting platform. It uses AI photo-matching technology to help reunite lost pets with their owners and…
Read MoreDNREC Closes Seaford Fishing Pier Based on Unsafe Structural Findings
DNREC has closed the Seaford Fishing Pier located within the Seaford boat ramp fishing access area on the Nanticoke River after the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife detected structural flaws during an engineering assessment of the pier this week.. DNREC officials say the assessment of the pier, which predates DNREC’s construction upgrades to the…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Crews Sent to Illinois to Help Restore Power After Severe Storms
Delmarva Power Crews from the eastern shore of Maryland and the state of Delaware left Wednesday afternoon from Rockville and Newark to travel to Illinois to provide mutual assistance after severe thunderstorms downed trees and damaged infrastructure, leaving 257,000 ComEd customers without power. The 27 Delmarva Power employees will remain onsite for a week to…
Read MoreMotorcycle Crash in Milford Turns Fatal
A 20-year-old Milford man has died following a motorcycle crash early July 31st at the intersection of North DuPont Boulevard and North Walnut Street in Milford. Delaware State Police say Gavin Webb was riding a Harley-Davidson northbound when he ran a red light and collided with a GMC Acadia turning onto DuPont Boulevard. Webb was…
Read MoreBill Introduced to Preserve Records for At-Risk Afghan Allies
Delaware Senator Chris Coons and South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at preserving the military service records of Afghan allies who served alongside U.S. forces during the war in Afghanistan. The ARCH Act would establish a secure Department of Defense system for eligible Afghan allies or their representatives to submit service…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying -_Wednesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application during the evening hours on Wednesday, August 12, 2026: Application of Trumpet EC (naled) with an airplane (registration number N5552A) to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In Kitts Hummock and North Bowers Beach. Near Dover, South Bowers Beach, Slaughter Beach, and Milford. For notification purposes and for the…
Read MoreOHS, DPH Highlights Delaware’s Groundbreaking Prehospital Whole Blood Program in New Ambassador of Safety Video
Delaware officials are highlighting the state’s Prehospital Whole Blood program in the latest installment of the Ambassador of Safety video series. The program allows paramedics and State Police aviation teams to administer whole blood to seriously injured patients at the scene of an emergency. Delaware is the first state in the nation where all prehospital…
Read MorePole Barn Fire in Queen Anne’s County Under Investigation
A pole barn fire that occurred on Wrights Neck Road in Centreville in Queen Anne’s County on August 11th at just after 3:00 Am is under investigation. The blaze, which began inside the 120′ X 60′ pole barn caused an estimated $450,000. No injuries were reported.
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Revisits Forest Preservation Ordinance
UPDATED – 08/11/26 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday and heard from a handful of members of the public on the Forest Preservation ordinance – mostly in favor of the overall ordinance, but not necessarily some of the individual parts. Sussex County currently has no ordinance on the books regarding forest preservation. This proposed ordinance…
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