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A new Maryland State Fire Marshal has been named. Caroll H. Spriggs II, will serve in that role for a six-year term. Spriggs will lead the Office of the State Fire Marshal, an agency of the Maryland Department of State Police. Chief Spriggs will lead the nation’s oldest state fire marshal’s office, overseeing its mission…
Sussex County reminds property owners that Sept. 30th is the State-mandated deadline to pay annual County property tax bills. In August, the County’s Business Services office issued tax bills for the 2027 fiscal year, totaling an estimated $218 million in tax revenue. Annual tax bills include County property taxes, and County sewer and water, tax…
Delaware State Police have arrested three people in connection with a narcotics distribution investigation in Milford. Police say 68-year-old Mark Boyd of Milford, 36-year-old Gary Williams of Ellendale, and 34-year-old Joseph Palmer of Seaford were working together to store drugs and proceeds from drug sales at multiple lots and vehicles on Unity Lane. During the…
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will hold a community meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, Wednesday, September 16th at 6:30 p.m. at Delaware Technical Community College’s Owens Campus in Georgetown. DNREC recently adopted temporary deer hunting and rehabilitation regulations aimed at limiting the spread of CWD and keeping it…
Federal agents have arrested a 30-year-old Bridgeville man on federal charges of producing and distributing child sexual abuse material. According to court documents, Thomas Twilley is accused of sexually abusing a child, taking sexually explicit photos of the child and sharing the images with an administrator of an online CSAM network. Twilley faces charges of…
The Maryland Department of Health has released statewide vaccine schedules and recommendations for children and adults for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season. The recommendations include vaccines for COVID-19, flu and RSV, along with other routine immunizations such as measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and hepatitis B. The recommendations were developed using guidance from medical organizations…
Dover Police arrested 20-year-old Noah Blake and a 17-year-old juvenile Wednesday morning during a firearms investigation that led to the seizure of three handguns. Police say officers conducting a traffic stop near North DuPont Highway found two 9mm handguns inside the vehicle. One was a Polymer80 “ghost gun” equipped with a machine gun conversion device…
Beginning Tuesday, September 15th, the Rehoboth Farmers’ Market will be returning to Grove Park. According to the City of Rehoboth Beach, a few changes will be made including: All trucks, vans, and trailers used by vendors will be parked and set up in the parking lot. The Grove Street Parking Lot will be CLOSED to…
Three courts have sided with Delaware in cases involving the state’s elections and campaign finance rules. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on August 31st denied an appeal from the Americans for Prosperity Foundation, which is challenging Delaware’s disclosure rules for third-party campaign advertisers. The ruling returns the case to the U.S.…
The Delaware Supreme Court has upheld a state law restricting the purchase, possession and control of most firearms by people under 21. Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced the ruling Tuesday, saying the court’s 4-to-1 decision overturns a 2025 Superior Court ruling that found House Bill 451 unconstitutional. The law was signed by then-Governor John Carney…
Governor Matt Meyer has signed three criminal justice reform bills aimed at reducing the financial burden of the justice system, protecting digital privacy and strengthening reentry support. House Bill 133 gives Delaware courts discretion to waive certain fines and fees for people experiencing financial hardship, including those receiving public assistance or represented by the Office…
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety has launched two motorcycle safety campaigns as Delmarva Bike Week gets underway. One campaign offers safety tips for Delaware drivers sharing the road with motorcycles, while the other focuses on motorcycle riders. According to OHS, more than 100-thousand riders and motorcycle enthusiasts are expected in Ocean City through Sunday,…
A traffic stop in Salisbury led to a drug arrest and the seizure of over 12-thousand dollars in cash. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy stopped a 2023 Kia Sportage on August 28th near East Lincoln and Spring Avenues after observing a traffic violation. A registration check showed the vehicle’s registration was suspended.…
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general urging the FCC to strengthen rules designed to prevent illegal robocalls. The coalition wants phone companies to more thoroughly vet providers that route calls through U.S. networks, monitor them more regularly, and take action against those that violate federal rules. Included…
Last week, 44-year-old Jose Dominguez-Morales of Dover, was arrested for two separate burglaries and released on a $9,000 unsecured bond, according to Dover Police. Less than a week later, he was arrested again. Police say Dominguez-Morales entered the Dover Hollywood Diner through an unsecured window and stole two donation boxes containing approximately $300. He then…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…