Fire Damages Garage Building In Seaford

Photo courtesy of Seaford Volunteer Fire Department

A fire swept through a garage building on Virginia Avenue in the area of the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club. Workers from the nearby Fed Ex facility reported the blaze early Saturday morning, according to the Seaford Volunteer Fire Company. The blaze in the 30-by-30-foot structure was contained with the assistance of firefighters from…

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Governor Carney Closes Delaware Schools

Governor John Carney on Friday directed all Delaware public schools close from March 16-27, to allow schools to prepare for potential spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The following is an excerpt from a letter Governor Carney sent to superintendents and charter school leaders on Friday:   Over the next two weeks, the State of Delaware will work with…

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UPDATED: Motorcyclist Dies after High-Speed Crash in O.C.

Images courtesy Cesar Campos, Campos Media UPDATE (11 a.m., July 31): Ashley Miller, Ocean City police spokeswoman, says officers had attempted a traffic stop on the motorcyclist in the area of 45th Street, but he fled from officers. She says officers did not chase the motorcycle and lost sight of the biker. At 9:44 p.m., police…

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Excessive Heat Warning Noon Friday through 10pm Sunday

…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 10 PM EDT SUNDAY… The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, which is in effect from noon Friday to 10 PM EDT Sunday. The Excessive Heat Watch is no longer in effect. HEAT INDEX VALUES…100 to 105 on Friday afternoon,…

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Plane Lands in Ocean off 21st Street in Ocean City; Pilot OK

Image courtesy Cesar Campos, Campos Media A small airplane — a Cessna 172RG believed to be used for fish-spotting — landed in the ocean just off 21st Street in Ocean City around 6:10 p.m. The plane and pilot were brought to shore minutes later. The pilot and only occupant was evaluated by EMS but appeared…

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Officials Investigate Fish Kill in Frankford

Scientists and officers from DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit investigated a fish kill discovered in Dirickson Creek off Old Mill Bridge Road in Frankford this past Friday. According to Michael Globetti, DNREC spokesman, about 70 common carp ranging in size from 16 to 24 inches, were found dead. He said this fish is considered an invasive…

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Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Pocomoke Area

RABIES ADVISORY NOTICE A CONFIRMED RABID RACCOON  HAS BEEN FOUND IN THE VICINITY OF OLD SNOW HILL RD, POCOMOKE, MD If you, your family or your pets have had contact with the rabid raccoon, contact Worcester County Health Department’s Office of Environmental Health immediately at 410-352-3234.  Contact includes bites, scratches or other direct contact to persons…

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Family Dog Perishes in Early Morning Salisbury Area Fire

Salisbury firefighters were called for a structure fire on Richmond Avenue in Salisbury around 5:30 Friday morning. Salisbury Fire, along with several neighboring agencies, mounted an aggressive attack on the fire to complete searches. A member from Truck 2 located and transferred a dog to EMS for care – State Fire Marshal investigators report the…

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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/03/26

User 284190339 · 04-03-26 Fishing Report Thursday saw a temperature drop of 40 degrees and plenty of cold wind to go along with it, but the good news came on Wednesday when the first flounder of the year was reported from Delaware Bay and the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal. Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic…

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UPDATED: Laurel Police Continue to Investigate Shooting at Apartment Complex

UPDATED – 04/02/26 – 11pm – Laurel Police continue to investigate a shooting incident just before 8 Wednesday night at the Little Creek Apartment Complex.   Investigators are actively working to gather information related to the incident, including developing suspect information. This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is…

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Easton Police Investigate Bomb Threat at Local Business

Easton Police were called to Ultra Beauty on Marlboro Avenue in Easton on Thursday for a bomb threat. Ultra Beauty and surrounding businesses were evacuated and police learned store staff received a threat, which was later determined to have originated in Pennsylvania. Agencies in Pennsylvania assisted to determine that the threat was not viable. The…

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Maryland Customers to Receive Refunds in Lindsay Auto Settlement

The Federal Trade Commission and Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Lindsay Automotive Group and its executives will return money to resolve allegations that they deceived consumers for years with falsely advertised low prices and unwanted add-ons that led to buyers paying thousands of dollars more for their vehicles. More than $75 million…

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Rep. McBride Highlights Federal Investment to Strengthen the Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass System

Federal funding is being directed toward continued operation of the Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass System at Delaware Seashore State Park, a project aimed at reducing beach erosion, maintaining navigation, and protecting infrastructure like Coastal Highway. Rep. Sarah McBride announced $600,000 in funding for the effort, which supports the system’s operation after recent upgrades. Officials…

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Sussex County Vocational Technical School District Announces the Retirement of Superintendent Dr. Kevin E. Carson

Sussex County Vocational Technical School District Superintendent Dr. Kevin Carson is retiring effective August 31st, 2026, after seven years leading the district. Board President Gary Brittingham said Dr. Carson was key in advancing the district’s mission, improving programs, and helping plan the new Sussex Technical High School. Carson, who previously served the district as assistant…

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Princess Anne Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Possession With Intent to Distribute Cocaine and Reckless Endangerment

A 40-year-old Princess Anne, Maryland man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and reckless endangerment. Alvin Thompson was sentenced yesterday, April 1st, by Wicomico County Circuit Court Administrative Judge S. James Sarbanes. He must serve at least 50 percent of his sentence before…

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Governor Meyer Appoints New Members to Delaware Interfaith Council

Governor Matt Meyer has announced new appointments to the Delaware Interfaith Council, the state body that brings together faith-based organizations and government agencies to address community and social issues. Governor Meyer thanked outgoing members for their service and emphasized the ongoing importance of religious communities in supporting Delaware’s social and civic life. The new members come…

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Lt. Governor Miller Announces Maryland Overdose Data Dashboard Update

Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and the Maryland Department of Health today announced a significant update to the Maryland Overdose Data Dashboard, which now includes data from the Rapid Analysis of Drugs (RAD) program. The statewide drug-checking program analyzes the composition of residues from routinely returned equipment submitted by Opioid-Associated Disease Prevention and Outreach Programs (OADPOP). The inclusion…

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The Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA) Launches Health Insurance Program for Delaware Nonprofits

The Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA) has launched Care for Good, a new health insurance program designed specifically for Delaware nonprofits with 10 or more enrolled employees. To help enroll members, DANA has partnered with local insurance broker Weiner Benefits Group, which will engage with the nonprofits and their broker during the enrollment process.…

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Easton Police Arrest Federalsburg Man in August, 2025 Robbery and Assault

Easton Police, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Capital Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF), arrested a 44-year-old Federalsburg, Maryland man on charges including robbery, second-degree assault, theft, and malicious destruction of property. James D. Shacochis Jr. was transferred to the Talbot County Detention Center. The charges stem from an incident on August 29th, 2025 incident…

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Historic Bill Proposed for Delaware Wetlands Preservation

After years of collaboration with agricultural, business, environmental, and government stakeholders, Senator Stephanie Hansen and Representative Debra Heffernan introduced The Wetlands Stewardship Act on Tuesday to ensure the long-term preservation of Delaware’s wetlands. Senate Bill 9 would create Delaware’s first combined tidal and nontidal wetlands program, establishing state-level protections for wetlands that currently lack adequate…

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New Delaware Court Administrator Named

The Delaware Supreme Court has announced that Kenneth J. Kelemen, who has been serving as Acting State Court Administrator, has been appointed to the position on a full-time basis. Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. praised Kelemen’s leadership, noting his eight years at the helm of the Judicial Information Center and his expertise in technology…

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UPDATE: Delmarva Discovery Museum to Reopen its Doors Following Outpouring of Community Support

UPDATE: After an outpouring of community support, the Delmarva Discovery Museum in Pocomoke City will officially reopen its doors on Memorial Weekend. In just a matter of days, donors, families, businesses, and supporters came together to help the museum in its efforts to reach the critical emergency fundraising goal of $100,000. Museum directors are calling…

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