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Ocean City Councilman Tony DeLuca Resigns

By Mari Lou / February 9, 2026

Ocean City Councilman Tony DeLuca has announced his resignation from the Council on Sunday – effective immediately. DeLuca has served on the City Council since November of 2014, however he says that family must come first. This comes after a special meeting of the council a week ago after concerns regarding his residency were brought…

City of Salisbury Secures $24.6-Million for Water Treatment Plant Upgrades

By Mari Lou / February 9, 2026

The City of Salisbury has been awarded $24.6-million from the Maryland Department of the Environment in the State of Maryland FY 2027 Capital Budget for upgrades to the water treatment plant. The funding will support construction of a filter replacement project at the Paleo Water Treatment Plant and upgrades to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition…

UPDATED: Wicomico County Officials say Newland Park Landfill to Resume Normal Operations Tuesday, Feb 10

By Mari Lou / February 9, 2026

UPDATED – 02/09/26 – Per States Attorney, Jamie Dykes and Acting Director of Public Works, the Newland Park Landfill will resume normal operations tomorrow, Tuesday February 10th, 2026.  States Attorney Dykes added “I also want to note that the entire Solid Waste Division demonstrated professionalism and commitment in brutal conditions.  Law enforcement is grateful for their…

Princess Anne Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest

By Mari Lou / February 9, 2026

A traffic stop by Princess Anne Police on Route 13 ended with the driver being arrested on drug and weapons offenses. Police recovered a loaded handgun equipped with a laser sight and found the driver was prohibited from possessing a firearm. Police also recovered: Approximately 407 grams of suspected marijuana $1,580 in U.S. currency A…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 9, 2026

Dona Jung – Berlin – South Ocean Pines pond. Click for full view

Two Arrested After Road Rage Incident in Somerset County

By Mari Lou / February 9, 2026

Maryland State Police have arrested two people from Virginia after an alleged road rage incident in Somerset County on Saturday. Police say 31 year old Kiana Chandler was driving a blue Volkswagen with Virginia tags when she brake checked the victim who came up behind her on Route 13 in Somerset County. As the victim…

4 Family Pets Perish in House Fire in Nanticoke, MD

By Mari Lou / February 8, 2026

West Side firefighters were called for a residential structure fire Saturday afternoon just before 2pm. Crews arriving at the Hickman Lane home in Nanticoke found fire in a two story, wood framed home. Multiple fire companies were called to assist or provide backup. Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators say the fire was accidental – caused…

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By Mari Lou / February 7, 2026

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Rep. McBride’s Amendment to Protect Delaware’s Coastal Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Advances Science, Space, and Technology Committee

By Mari Lou / February 6, 2026

Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride has advanced an amendment to the NASA Reauthorization Act that will help to protect Delaware’s coastal communities. The amendment was passed by voice vote during a committee markup this week in the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and would allow NASA to use its satellites and Earth Science expertise to…

Seven Organizations Awarded Sports Tourism Capital Investment Funding

By Mari Lou / February 6, 2026

The Delaware Tourism Office announced that seven Delaware sports facilities have been awarded funding through the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund. This funding provides financial support to new or existing sports facilities that hold events throughout the year to attract out-of-state visitors and contribute to the state and local economy. The seven projects are in…

Third Non-stop to Orlando Added at Salisbury Regional Airport

By Mari Lou / February 6, 2026

Breeze Airways is adding a Wednesday non-stop flight between Salisbury and Orlando – beginning on April first. This will bring three flights per week by Breeze Airways at Salisbury. Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano says the county’s airport is thriving and demand for convenient, affordable air service continues to grow.  Currently Breeze and American Airlines…

No Election in Frankford Saturday; 1 Council Seat Remains Vacant

By Mari Lou / February 6, 2026

There is no election on Saturday in Frankford. Only two candidates filed for three open seats. Incumbent Kyle Quillen will return to the Town Council for another 2-year term and Brittney Outten filed for one of the other open seats. Council members Pam Davis and James Sample did not file for re-election.   There is still…

UPDATED: DNREC Reopens Indian River Bay to Harvest of Bivalve Shellfish

By Mari Lou / February 6, 2026

UPDATED – 02/06/26 – DNREC has reopened the Indian River Bay to clamming and shellfish harvest after a mandatory 21-day closure that followed a Jan. 15 wastewater release from the town of Millsboro’s sewage system. The emergency closure was enforced by DNREC under National Shellfish Sanitation Program requirements when the sewage spill threatened to impact…

UPDATE: Victim Identified; Selbyville Man Charged in Murder of Family Member

By Mari Lou / February 4, 2026

UPDATE– 02/04/26: Delaware State Police have identified 71-year-old Liudmyla Levchenkoof Selbyville, Delaware, as the woman who was killed by her son-in-law on Monday in Selbyville. Initial Post: A Selbyville area man has been arrested for the murder of a family member in Selbyville. Delaware State Police were called to a home on Pinto Drive east…

AG Jennings Secures $17.85-million Settlement with Lannett and Bausch; Compensation Possible

By Mari Lou / February 3, 2026

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings joined a coalition of 48 states and territories to announce two settlements with Lannett Company, Incorporated and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. These settlements could make you eligible for compensation as well! The settlements total $17.85-million and are to resolve allegations that both companies engaged in…

MD House Approves New Congressional Maps

By Mari Lou / February 3, 2026

Legislation approving new congressional maps was passed in the Maryland House of Delegates on Monday. House Bill 488 passed in its third reading 99 to 37. Republican lawmakers say this legislation disenfranchises millions of Marylanders and rips away their right to fair representation in Congress. However, Democrat Governor, Wes Moore stated the opposite – that…

MD House Advances HB 444 which Bans Local Law Enforcement from 287g Agreements with Federal Immigration Authorities

By Mari Lou / February 3, 2026

The Maryland House of Delegates Monday voted to advance House Bill 444, which will ban local law enforcement from entering into 287g agreements with federal immigration authorities to notify them when an incarcerated individual is not legally present in the US. House Republicans in a statement say this will not keep citizens safe and that…

Right Whale Slow Zone in Effect East of Ocean City Through Feb. 17

By Mari Lou / February 3, 2026

The Ocean City buoy operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science detected the presence of right whales east of Ocean City on Monday. The right whale Slow Zone is now in effect through February 17th. There is one other Slow Zone currently in effect regionally – northeast…

Ocean City Swears In Josh Bunting as Fire Chief

By Mari Lou / February 3, 2026

The Ocean City Fire Department has sworn in Josh Bunting as Fire Chief. He was recommended for the position by City Manager Terry McGean and approved by the Mayor and City Council. Bunting has served as both a volunteer firefighter as well as the Ocean City Fire Marshal which makes him qualified for the position.…

DelDOT Brining Roads Statewide Today

By Mari Lou / February 3, 2026

A chance of light snow is in the forecast for Wednesday morning. DelDOT officials say crews are brining roads statewide today in preparation. Remember to give the brining trucks plenty of space to work. Additional information from DelDOT:  Why brine roads? Brine has the same melting characteristics of solid rock salt, but since it is…

UPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves Nominees to BOA and P&Z and Change of Zone Revisited in Old Business

By Mari Lou / February 3, 2026

UPDATED – 02/03/26 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday morning. They recognized retiree Gordon Serman with a tribute.  He was the Facilities District Manager for Environmental Services and served the county for over 20 years. The Council held two public interviews for nominees to the Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Commission. Both nominees…

Easton Airport – Winter Weather Update – February 2, 2026 / 3:30pm

By Mari Lou / February 2, 2026

Winter Weather Update – February 2, 2026, 3:30 PM EST Runways 04/22 and 15/33 are open. As always, check NOTAMs for the most current information. Drive-Through Gates: Gates are back in service. Please use caution, especially in the morning, as these areas may have refrozen overnight. T-Hangars: Our crew has been working in the T-Hangar…

Georgetown Man Arrested for Burglaries at Former Workplace

By Mari Lou / February 2, 2026

A Georgetown man has been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries at Donovan’s Salvage Works in Georgetown. Delaware State Police were called when staff noticed missing inventory since December of last year – and spotted footprints in the snow leading away from the business. Police found some of the missing inventory on a…

Governor Meyer Announces Historic Investments in Early Childhood Education

By Mari Lou / February 2, 2026

In his State of the State address and FY 2027 Recommended Budget Presentation, Governor Matt Meyer outlined a path forward to invest in Early Childhood Education in Delaware. The Governor looks to invest $50-million in state and federal dollars towards strengthening Delaware’s early childhood care and education (ECCE) system and he has tapped Lt Governor…