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DSP Provide Update of Line-of-Duty Death Investigation at Wilmington DMV

By Mari Lou / January 16, 2026

The investigation into the shooting death of Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook continues. Delaware State Police determined that Cpl Snook was the victim of a targeted attack against law enforcement by 44 year old Rahman Rose, who was living in the Wilmington area without a permanent address, told people that he believed the police were targeting…

Gov Moore Joins Coalition of Governors Calling for Urgent Reforms to PJM Interconnection Market

By Mari Lou / January 16, 2026

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has joined a coalition of governors at the White House to sign a Statement of Principles – calling for urgent reforms to the PJM Interconnection market. PJM provides bulk electricity to Maryland – as well as Delaware, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New Jersey and several other states. This agreement outlines a coordinated…

Right Whale Slow Zone off Ocean City, MD Extended

By Mari Lou / January 16, 2026

Another detection of the presence of right whales east of Ocean City by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. The right whale slow zone is now in effect until January 29th. Mariners are requested to avoid or transit at 10 knots or less inside the following Dynamic Management…

Construction Notice: Airfield Modernization Program Phase 3 Begins at Easton Airport

By Mari Lou / January 16, 2026

Phase 3 of the Easton Airfield Modernization Program is getting underway. Beginning this month – contractors will be doing earth work in the area east of the Air Traffic Control Tower and a temporary construction access road will be installed near Jet Lane along the Control Tower fence. A new airfield lighting vault, which will…

UPDATED: Three Candidates File for Bethel Council Election on Feb 21st

By Mari Lou / January 16, 2026

UPDATED – 01/16/26 – There are three candidates running to fill 2 seats on the Bethel Town Council. Incumbent Mark Shaver is challenged by Larry Davis and David Stuckey. Each seat is for a three-year term. Councilwoman Kathy Layfield did not run for re-election. The Bethel Town Council election is set for Saturday, February 21st…

Candidate Filings Underway for County & Row Offices and School Board

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

The 2026 election cycle is getting underway – and Wednesday morning Republican Sussex County Council members Doug Hudson – District 4 and John Rieley – District 5 will be filing their candidacy. Also Sussex County Sheriff Robert Lee will file for re-election. Republican Party Chair for Sussex County, Daniel Willis, says this filing represents the…

UPDATED: Sussex County Council Votes to Deny Atlantic Fields

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

UPDATED – 01/13/26 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday afternoon with a light agenda – but a big vote in Old Business that packed the chamber. The Council revisited Change of Zone No. 2037 on behalf of Mulberry Knoll Associates, LLC – for a project called Atlantic Fields, that would be located on over 73…

VIDEO: DE US Senator Chris Coons Honors Cpl/1 Matthew “Ty” Snook with Senate Floor Speech

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

Delaware US Senator Chris Coons spoke on the Senate floor this afternoon to honor the life of Corporal Grade One Matthew “Ty” Snook, who was killed in the line of duty on December 23, 2025, at a Wilmington Division of Motor Vehicles office. Senators Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester have introduced a resolution of the…

UPDATED: DSP Identify Georgetown Man Who Died in Crash in Milford

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

UPDATED – 01/13/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 37 year old Linwood Owens, Jr. of Georgetown as the man who died in the fatal crash Sunday night in Milford. ======================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 01/12/26 – A single vehicle crash in Milford left a Georgetown man dead. Delaware State Police observed the driver of an…

Two File for Two Open Seats on Milton Council – Certification on Thursday

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

The filing deadline for the Milton municipal election was last Tuesday. There were two seats open and town officials say two candidates filed for those seats. Incumbent Scotty Elder and Perry Higgs.  Randi Meredith did not run for re-election.  The Board of Elections will meet on Thursday to certify the candidates and once that is…

UPDATED: Delmarva Power Files Request For $67.8 Million Base Rate Increase & Statement from Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

Delmarva Power and Light has filed an application with the Delaware Public Service Commission to increase its total revenue from base rates by $67.8-million compared to rates that were approved in 2024. These interim rates would be effective July 9, 2026. Delaware law allows utilities to implement the new rate on an interim basis –…

DNREC Awards Record Improvement Grants for Local Parks

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

Nearly $2.2-million in matching grants — the largest in the program’s history — have been awarded by DNREC to help local and county governments acquire parkland, design and build parks and trails and construct outdoor recreational facilities. DNREC has awarded 18 grants from the Outdoor Recreation Parks and Trails (ORPT) Program – 10 for projects…

Sen Coons to Speak on US Senate Floor Today to Honor Fallen DSP Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

Delaware US Senator Chris Coons will speak on the Senate floor this afternoon to honor the life of Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook. Snook was killed in the line of duty on December 23, 2025 at the DMV in Wilmington. The Senator’s floor speech is expected to begin around 3:30pm. Click here for the link to…

Lewes BPW Hydrant Flow Testing Wednesday, Jan 14

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

Hydrant Flow Testing The Water Department will be conducting hydrant flow tests on the second Wednesday of every month. This month, the tests will take place on January 14, 2026, in the areas of Chestnut Street, Pilottown Road, Kings Highway, Savannah Road, Olde Town at Whites Pond, and Cedar Street. During this time, you may…

Dover Police Investigating Shooting on South Governors Avenue

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

Dover Police were called for a shooting that occurred just before 4am on Monday on South Governors Avenue. Police found evidence of a shooting – and contacted two victims who advised they were shot at by two unknown suspects, but not injured. However while police were on the scene – a 24 year old Dover…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

Donny Reed – Ocean City – Sandpiper at Fenwick Island beach. Click for full view

Gov Moore Orders US Flag Lowered Tuesday

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

Governor Wes Moore ordered the United States Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. This is the day of interment for Detective Paul Hoke of the Baltimore County Police Department who died on Friday, January 2, 2026, from a medical emergency suffered while in the line of duty on Wednesday,…

DE Sen. Hoffner Advocates Push for Post-conviction Reform with Suite of Bills

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

Delaware State Senator Kyra Hoffner (D-14) and Innocence Project Delaware have announced a suite of three reform bills that push for post-conviction reform. Senate Bills 214, 57 and 58 are aimed at addressing wrongful convictions and cold cases in Delaware. Senate Bill 214 would mandate the proper preservation and retention of biological evidence from crime…

Mill Street in Salisbury to Close for Additional Work Tuesday Morning

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

The City of Salisbury will close Mill Street between Route 50 and Lemon Hill Lane again Tuesday morning as repair work that began Monday continues on the bridge. Tuesday’s closure will be from 6am to 10am. Drivers will need to use alternate routes – and allow additional travel time.  

Legislation to Strengthen Delaware’s Mental Health Workforce to be Heard in Committee Wednesday

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

Delaware lawmakers return to Dover Tuesday/today. Legislation that is designed to modernize Delaware’s psychology licensing laws and expand access to mental healthcare will be heard in committee on Wednesday. Senate Bill 208 has been introduced by Republican Senator Brian Pettyjohn of Georgetown who says, like the rest of the country, Delaware is experiencing an increasing…

Georgetown Woman Arrested Following Probation & Parole Search

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

A Georgetown woman has been arrested for possession of a destructive weapon and drug offenses after a Probation and Parole search in Georgetown. Probation & Parole conducted an administrative search at 34 year old Amanda Seward’s McColley’s Chapel Road residence and requested the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force after a search turned up drugs, paraphernalia…

City of Lewes to Host Inaugural State of the Community Forum on January 27

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

The inaugural State of the Community Forum will be hosted by the City of Lewes on Tuesday, January 27th. This forum is in partnership with leaders from the University of Delaware, Beebe Healthcare and the Cape Henlopen School District, who will present their 2026 priorities, joint strategic goals and discuss how and why collaboration is…

Pet Dog Perishes in Rhodesdale, MD Pole Barn Fire

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

Firefighters were called for a pole barn fire just before 2 Monday morning in Dorchester County. Eldorado Volunteer Firefighters arrived at the Galestown-Reliance Road address in Rhodesdale and found fire in a 30-foot by 50-foot pole barn with metal siding. Maryland State Fire Marshal officials say firefighters from several companies – including Bridgeville and Seaford…

Trucker Who Sexually Abused Minor Relative Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Child Porn in Delaware

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

An out-of-state trucker has been sentenced in the US District Court for the District of Delaware for transporting, receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material. David Morrison was sentenced by US District Judge Maryellen Noreika last Thursday. An investigation into Morrison began after law enforcement received 13 cyber tips from the National Center for Missing…

Maryland Dept of Health Issues Notification of Potential Measles Exposures with Traveler Through Maryland

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

Maryland Health officials have been notified of a confirmed case of measles in a person who traveled through Maryland while infectious late on January 7th through early January 8th. Officials say anyone who may have shared several public conveyances during those dates and hours may have been exposed.   Amtrak NE Regional Train from Philadelphia 30th…