Joe Ciccanti
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…
Governor Matt Meyer says Delaware is moving toward a more equitable, student-centered public school funding system after signing two bills recommended by the Public Education Funding Commission. The bills, signed June 30th, authorize a new needs-based school funding formula and make the commission permanent to provide ongoing oversight, transparency and accountability. The Delaware Department of…
A 21-year-old Virginia Beach man is dead and two others injured after a two-vehicle crash this morning in Worcester County. Police say the man pronounced dead at the scene was identified as Nijee Williams-Seck, the driver of a Nissan Maxima. A 17-year-old female passenger was flown by Maryland State Police Aviation Command to a local…
Worcester County Tourism and Southern Worcester County could see new business investment, industry growth and quality year-round jobs under a new economic development initiative. Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development and the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore are launching a $150,000 study to identify opportunities to achieve those goals, funded by a $75,000…
Ocean City will be designated a Special Event Zone from Tuesday, Sept. 8th, through Sunday, Sept. 13th, for OC Rock & Ride Bikefest, with thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts expected in town. The town’s 30-mph speed limit will be strictly enforced, resulting in higher fines and possible arrests for certain violations. Ocean City Police will be…
The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office says a TikTok post containing a vague threat toward Easton Middle School has been determined to be not credible following an investigation with the Talbot County Board of Education, TikTok and other law enforcement agencies. Deputies found no evidence of an active threat or plan to harm students, staff or…
A DART bus crashed into a retaining wall at the Rehoboth Beach traffic circle early Wednesday morning, according to the Rehoboth Beach Police Department. The crash occurred at approximately 2:34 a.m. at the circle on Rehoboth Avenue. There were no passengers aboard the bus at the time of the crash. The driver may have suffered…
The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary at a Habitat for Humanity construction site on Willis Road. At about 8:30 a.m., Dover Police responded to Willis Road for the reported burglary. Upon arrival, officers learned that the duplex under construction had been secured on August 28th at approximately 12:00 p.m. When the work crew…
Governor Matt Meyer has signed House Bill 456, updating Delaware’s Subaqueous Lands Act to speed up permitting and simplify the process for work on submerged lands and tidal waters. The law establishes processing timelines for small residential docks, expands general permits for lower-impact projects such as utility lines and minor road crossings, and eliminates some…
Governor Matt Meyer announced Delaware SHINES, a new statewide solar and battery storage program designed to help households, small businesses and nonprofits reduce electricity costs. The program expands grants and rebates for rooftop solar, battery storage and energy-efficiency upgrades, with additional assistance available for low- and moderate-income households. Officials say an average Delaware household could…
The Sussex County Council unanimously approved two programs Tuesday to provide additional financial support to local fire and EMS companies, an effort officials say could save taxpayers nearly $500,000 annually. The County will coordinate centralized ambulance billing through a third-party vendor, replacing separate billing operations among 22 departments. The County will also purchase three ambulances…
The Indian River Board of Education is seeking interested candidates to fill a vacant seat in District 1 through June 30th, 2027. Interested candidates must meet the following qualifications: Must be a citizen of the United States and Delaware and live in the school district Must be 18 years of age or older at the…
After a le wasngthy series of discussions, the Sussex County Council came to a vote on the Forest Preservation Ordinance. Members unanimously voted yes to move forward with Ordinance No. 26-05. Council Vice President John Rieley calls this a milestone: He says that whether it needs to be adjusted and amended as they move forward,…
Maryland employers can now register for the state’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. All employers with at least one Maryland-based employee are required to register. FAMLI will provide eligible workers with up to 12 weeks of job-protected, paid leave, with benefits of up to $1,000 per week, beginning in January 2028. Employers will…
Some Maryland chicken farms, including “no-land” farms, can now extend their nutrient management plans from three years to five years. The Delmarva Chicken Association says the change will reduce paperwork for family farmers while maintaining existing conservation practices and protections for water quality. Nutrient management plans outline how manure, fertilizer and other nutrients are managed…
Mountaire Farms has opened applications and nominations for its 2027 Farm to Table Scholarship Program, with applications accepted through December 31st, 2026. The program offers scholarships to children and grandchildren of Mountaire employees, growers and grain producers, as well as students in local communities pursuing careers in agriculture, skilled trades and related fields. Each scholarship…
DART has released its transportation service information for Labor Day. The Route 305 Beach Connection will operate on a Sunday schedule. Paratransit service will operate complimentary ADA-only service. All other fixed-route and paratransit services will not operate. Monday, September 7th will be the last day of service for DART’s Beach Bus Service, while the Route…
Gas prices remain high as we close out the month of August. AAA reports that the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is one cent lower than last week at $4.09, but there’s been little movement on the crude oil front. Due to continued volatility in the Strait of Hormuz, crude oil prices…
Noah Sammons of Seaford graduated as the top Sailor from the U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, earning the Military Excellence Award. The Sussex Technical High School graduate was recognized for his leadership, teamwork, dedication and military bearing during the nine-week boot camp. Sammons joined the Navy out of a desire to serve his…
UPDATE 08/27/26: Delaware State Police have identified 62-year-old Richard Jobes, of Harrington, Delaware, as the victim in the murder-suicide that occurred near Harrington this week. The suspect, 36-year-old Richard Jobes, II, also from Harrington, committed suicide during the incident. The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding…
The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 40-year-old Easton man, Youngsen Huang, in connection with a nationwide credit card fraud and theft scheme. Investigators say Huang received fraudulent online purchases made with victims’ credit cards, with the merchandise shipped to his Easton residence. A search of the home uncovered more than $16,000 in electronics,…
Maryland is investing more than $28.5 million to reduce transportation emissions and help lower fuel costs by electrifying school buses, expanding EV charging infrastructure, and supporting zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The funding includes 63 grants and 1,903 rebates across five Maryland Energy Administration programs. Selected projects include: $36,501 to Community Harvest to deploy three…