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Multiple homes and vehicles in the Village of Westover in Dover were damaged in a shooting that occurred Monday evening just after 5. Police were called to East Broadstairs Place where they located about 40 spent shell casings in the roadway. Police learned that 10 unoccupied vehicles and five homes were struck by gunfire –…
Sussex Tech has a new Superintendent – Dr. Jason Peel. His appointment was approved by the Board of Education during its July 1st meeting. Dr. Peel brings over 20 years of educational experience which spans classroom teaching, school leadership, human resources and district administration. Dr. Peel came to Delaware in 2006 as an Assistant Principal…
UPDATED – 07/07/26 – Delaware State Police say that three people have now died as a result of a two vehicle crash on June 26th near the intersection of Route 14/Milford Harrington Highway and Church Hill Road. The occupants of a Nissan have been identified with help from the Division of Forensic Science as 60 year…
Kindergarten registration is underway for the Indian River School District. Any child that will turn 5 years old on or before August 31 is eligible to begin kindergarten in September. Registration documents are available at irsd.net and can be submitted electronically or parents should contact the child’s school to arrange the pickup and drop-off of…
There will be a DUI checkpoint in Sussex County on Friday, July 10. This is part of the ongoing effort to reduce impaired driving and keep roadways safe during the summer travel season. Delaware law enforcement agencies across the state will take part in partnership with the Office of Highway Safety, who remind you that…
UPDATED – 07/07/26 – The investigation is continuing. Delaware State Police have identified 38 year old Jessica Bradley of Milford, Delaware, as the victim in Sunday’s murder-suicide in Milford. The suspect, 43 year old Brooks Bradley, also from Milford, committed suicide during the incident. ================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 07/06/26 – Delaware State Police were called…
User 284190339 · 07-07-26 Fishing Report Monday saw a little rain in the morning and that did more to discourage local anglers than 104-degree heat. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park said the rain cut down on the number of fishermen on the pier, but those who showed up caught…
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and the Delaware Health Care Commission today announced a new Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) initiative that will support real-time insurance verification and prior authorization across the state. The project will leverage the Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN), Delaware’s statewide health information exchange, and Smart…
UPDATED – 07/06/26 – Delaware State Police identified 32 year old Breiner Perez-Perez from Millsboro as the man who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash Sunday morning in Georgetown. ============================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 07/05/26 – A Millsboro man is dead after a crash just after 9 this morning east of Georgetown on Peterkins Road. Delaware…
US Senator Chris Coons is now accepting applications from Delaware students for a nomination to one of the nation’s service academies. Applications can be submitted for the Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, US Coast Guard Academy and the Military Academy at West Point. The deadline for applications for the class of 2031…
Governor Matt Meyer has signed legislation today that modernizes Delaware’s banking laws. Senate Bills 16,18 and 19 update the state’s banking code to reflect the evolving financial services industry while establishing consumer protections for digital assets, virtual currency and stablecoins. The Governor says this modern framework welcomes new financial technologies, protects consumers and ensure Delaware…
User 284190339 · 07-06-26 Fishing Report Sunday it was only 94 at my house. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said the huge crowd at Broadkill Beach caught spot, kings and croaker on Fishbites. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Katydid had a boat limit of flounder and sea bass. Chasin’ Tail and the Angler brought in…
Diane Ains – Saxis, VA – Birds of a feather. Click for full view
Firefighters from Laurel were called to a residence on Trussum Pond Road for a fire around 10 Saturday night. Firefighters arriving at the scene found a 2-story home with heavy fire showing from the roof and second floor. All residents were able to escape without injury and the home was equipped with working smoke detectors.…
User 284190339 · 07-05-26 Fishing Report Saturday, we hit 104 at my house. Dan at Dan’s Tackle told us croaker and spot were caught on bloodworms and Fishbites from Broadkill Beach by the few folks who braved the heat on this holiday. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Outer Wall provided sheepshead and triggerfish for the…
Six people have been displaced after a vehicle fire that extended into a commercial building in Cambridge. Rescue Firefighters were called to Race Street around 6:30 on Friday evening where they found a vehicle parked under the overhang of the building. State Fire Marshal investigators say a fire was accidental and occurred in the vehicle’s…
Margaret May – Lewes – July 4th fireworks at Bethany Beach. Click for full view
Roberta “Bobbie” Redefer of Dewey Beach passed away on June 27th after a short battle with breast cancer. She loved everything about Dewey Beach, now she will join her husband TJ, who died in 2020. A visitation will be held Monday at Parsell Funeral Home in Lewes from 4 to 7pm. A Mass of Christian…
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Wicomico County Health officials report that a raccoon tested positive for rabies on Thursday in the Nithsdale neighborhood – on Caledonia Drive – in Salisbury. Residents are advised to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Rabies is preventable, but if left untreated in humans or animals, rabies…
Maryland State Police aviation helped to rescue three women who were stranded while jet skiing on Friday. Police say the three 18-year olds became stranded in deep mud and shallow water on Skipton Creek in Talbot County. The area was inaccessible by rescue boat and Trooper 6 was called to conduct a hoist rescue. All…
Thursday, July 2 – Sunday, July 5 – Georgetown – Old Fashioned Sussex County 4th of July Celebration – America’s 250th Anniversary at Georgetown Speedway July 2 – Reithoffer Shows – carnival midway experience – rides, midway games, carny food July 3 – Atlantic Pro Pulling League Tractor Pull & Antique Tractor Show (thru…
User 284190339 · 07-04-26 Fishing Report Friday, we hit 103 at my house and I am not that far from the ocean and Delaware Bay. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said croaker were caught at Broadkill Beach on bloodworms or Fishbites. Crabbing remains good in the Broadkill River. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid returned…