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UPDATED – 03/03/26 –Â The Council recognized retiree Robert Mauch, III, who was the Public Safety Emergency Services Deputy Director and retired after 26 years and one month serving Sussex County. County Administrator read a tribute and Mauch was presented with a plaque. He told the Council that he’s seen two constants throughout his career –…
The Town of Bethany Beach will begin collecting tree debris from last weekend’s storm this week – and will continue through March 27th. Homeowners are responsible for debris located on their property – Town crews are not able to enter private property. The Town has some guidelines for residents to follow to aid in the…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings, alongside Attorneys General for New York and New Jersey have intervened in a federal lawsuit to defend a critical federal firearms law after the Trump Administration declined to do so, seeking to prevent a flood of prohibited weapons flooding state borders by mail.  In 1927, Congress passed a statute (18 U.S.C. 1715)…
A Dover man has been arrested on felony drug charges. Members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force went to Artis Drive in Dover Monday to locate 42 year old Christopher Naylor, who had a warrant for failure to appear in the New Castle County Court of Common Pleas. On arrival, detectives spotted Naylor leaving…
Beginning at 7am on Wednesday, South First Street between Rehoboth Avenue and Wilmington Avenue will close temporarily until about 1pm. The closure is required to facilitate crane operations associated with HVAC repairs on the roof of the Avenue Inn. Rehoboth Beach Police will be on hand to provide traffic control and ensure public safety during…
Jay’s Nest Playground in Seaford is temporarily closed while the Seaford Department of Parks & Recreation assess it’s safety. Officials say they’ve identified several areas at the community-built playground that need attention to ensure a safe and welcoming place for all. The playground and ideas for future improvements will be part of an upcoming Council…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings is celebrating a decision from the US District Court for the Northern District of California which has once again blocked the Trump Administration’s demand that states turn over personal and sensitive information about millions of SNAP applicants and recipients. Earlier this year a coalition filed against the Trump Administration alleging…
Georgetown officials are warning of am email scam. Town officials warn that fraudulent emails are being sent using the identity of town employees. The emails are on reproduced official Georgetown letterhead and recipients are asked to send payments by wire transfer. The scam is designed to make businesses believe they are paying for legitimate town…
The crossover at Route 1 and Hudson Road will be closed for reconstruction beginning on Monday, March 9. This work will include a new median island between the north and south lanes on Route 1 and an acceleration lane along southbound Route 1. This work will be done Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm…
If you are in Rehoboth Beach and have tree limb and storm debris from the recent storm, the City of Rehoboth Beach Streets Department has trucks out today picking up – plus it’s a trash day as well so be patient. Here are a few things to know: any large debris needs to be cut…
UPDATE – 03/02/26 – 8:03AM – Ocean City Police report that all four individuals have been identified and thank the public for their assistance ==================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 02/28/26 – Ocean City Police are investigating several incidents of malicious destruction of property and burglaries. Police say these incidents occurred on February 21st into February 22nd…
UPDATED – 03/01/26 -The Delaware State Police has identified 26 year old Yeyson Perez-Ortiz of Laurel as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash on Saturday morning in Laurel. ==================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 02/28/26 – A Laurel man is dead after a single vehicle crash early Saturday morning on Laurel Road. Delaware State…
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Maryland State Police were called for a crash on Route 480 north of Eveland Road in Caroline County just before 2 o’clock Friday afternoon. Police found an Isuzu box truck crossed the center line and police believe the driver of the Kia tried to avoid a head on crash and went off the shoulder of…
Easton Police were on Brookletts Avenue for an investigation Friday when they were notified of the presence of several suspicious containers with held an unknown liquid substance. Because of concerns for a hazardous material, the Maryland Fire Marshal’s office and Anne Arundel Fire Department Hazmat Unit were called to an area between Tred Avon Avenue…
Salisbury Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting that occurred on December 22, 2025. Investigation led police to 21 year old De’Andre Rogers as the suspect – he was arrested last week by the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force and Salisbury Police. Roger is charged with the following offenses: Attempted 1st …
Dover Police on their Facebook page said that law enforcement activity at the Country Club Apartments in Dover did NOT involve Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the National Guard. Dover Police say that Friday’s operation was conducted by the department’s SORT team as part of a criminal investigation – and had nothing to do with…
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Friday that a 27 year old Laurel man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a fatal shooting that occurred in February of 2022 in Wilmington. Wilmington Police arrested Lance Leatherbury of Laurel on July 25, 2023 following an investigation into the shooting of Jermaine Meadows while he…
The Wicomico County Public Schools calendar has been revised to make up all the days missed this year for winter weather. There have been 3 closure days for weather – January 27, February 23 and 24. A makeup day of March 16th has already been announced – additional approved potential makeup days of April 2…
Sussex County along with 8 municipalities will receive free technical assistance and the planning consultants they will work with to modernize municipal zoning and land use policies aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing. The Delaware State Housing Authority says the jurisdictions – including Bridgeville, Georgetown, Laurel, Lewes, Milford and Rehoboth Beach – applied…
UPDATE 02/25/26: The Brandywine Valley SPCA is providing an update following the blizzard’s impact on its Georgetown facilities. Thanks to quick community support, 22 dogs were placed into foster homes after the Animal Rescue Center lost power for an extended period. Power has now been restored, and both Georgetown campuses are open. The shelter still…
As President Trump delivers his State of the Union address tonight, Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings will be on hand as a guest of Congresswoman Sarah McBride. Also invited to attend as a guest of Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester – DOJ Director of Outreach and Immigration Assistance, Maria Mesias-Tatnall. Officials at the DOJ say these…