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Beginning April 1st a new cash toll rate for all vehicle classes will be implemented at the Delaware Memorial Bridge. This is the first phase of a 2-phased toll structure plan that will increase tolls by $1 for passenger vehicles and $1 per axle for commercial vehicles. Bridge E-ZPass rates for all classifications are not…
A Middletown man has been convicted on charges to distribute drugs. Acting US Attorney for the District of Delaware says 54 year old Dwayne Fountain was convicted by a federal jury on February 24th – and acquitted on three related charges. During trial a network of co-conspirators was identified that stretched from Scranton, PA to…
When American Idol returns to TV next week – a Delmarva singer will be among the contestants hoping for her shot at the big time. 17 year old Cal Toner – also known as Callum – is from Berlin and has played at a variety of venues in both Maryland and Delaware.  A-I will air…
UPDATED – 03/03/25 –Â A teen wanted for attempted murder and related charges has been arrested by Delaware State Police. Police determined that 18 year old Kelvin Wescott of Seaford was the suspect in a shooting incident on Gum Tree Road in Frankford on February 2nd after an argument between Wescott and the victim turned violent.…
The City of Milford will not have a municipal election on Saturday, April 26th however the planned Special Election authorizing the issuance of up to $8.5-million in general obligation bonds – will be held. This bond issuance is needed to finance the design, engineering and construction of water utility infrastructure improvements to supply the northwest…
A Dover man has been arrested on weapons charges after an incident Friday night on East Division Street. Dover Police say just after 10:30 police received several reports of gunshots being fired and one caller to 9-1-1 reported a man armed with a knife who was running and screaming. Police determined the shots were coming…
Delaware State Police were called to Bunting Avenue in Lincoln Friday night for a report of shots fired. Police learned that just before 10pm an unknown number of shots were fired from a light-colored vehicle – two vehicles were struck – one that was occupied by two people – neither was injured. Police ask anyone…
UPDATED – 03/03/25 – Milton voters have sent John Collier back to the Mayor’s office. Collier received 398 votes to 222 for Vice Mayor Lee Revis-Plank.  Voters also re-elected Tom Arkinson to the Town Council and elected Robert Gray to fill the second open seat. Gray was the top vote-getter with 476 tallies followed by Arkinson…
A chicken house and vehicle fire is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office. Officials say about 41,000 chickens died in a fire that occurred in two chicken houses on Petes Hill Road near Princess Anne. Princess Anne firefighters were called to the scene around 1:30 on Friday afternoon. Investigation shows the property…
A Georgetown man has been arrested following a vehicle crash near Greenwood Saturday night. Delaware State Police were called just after 9:30 for a crash on Route 13 near Adams Road. Police learned that 25 year old Juventino Montoya of Georgetown was the driver of a Nissan traveling northbound in the southbound lanes on Route…
Strong winds Saturday kept Delmarva firefighters busy with several large brush and woods fires throughout Sussex County. Two of the larger fires were in western Sussex – one near Seaford – and one west of Laurel. Seaford firefighters were called around 12:30 for a brush fire in the area of Old Furnace Road and Ponderosa…
A crash just before 8pm Saturday east of Millsboro sent several people to area hospitals. Delaware State Police say that a Kia driven by a 46 year old Millsboro man was eastbound on Mount Joy Road near Cannon Road when the driver of a Lincoln, a 48 year old Ocean View woman, that was traveling…
It was an early morning for Kent County firefighters. Crews from South Bowers were called just after 3:15 for a 2-alarm fire on Thompsonville Road north of Milford. Multiple fire companies from Kent and Sussex County assisted or provided cover – firefighters were on the scene for over 3 hours. The State Fire Marshal is…
UPDATED – 03/01/25 –Â Selbyville voters have returned the incumbents to the Town Council. Gary Steffen was the top vote-getter with 61 tallies, followed by Chris Snader with 54. Challenger Tim Grote received 25 votes. Rick Duncan also returns to the Mayor’s office. The office of mayor was not contested. ========================= UPDATED – 02/28/25 –Â Voters in…
Elaine – 302-684-4444 – LOST CAT – Milton area – female, older, grey cat – no name – Lost near Food Lion in Milton Vicky – 302-645-2790 – Scott spreader – $20 Eric – SOLD – Hydraulic low profile floor jack – $30 Diane – 302-644-0799 – High Back, Leather swivel desk chair – $50…
The Attorneys General in both Maryland and Delaware are among a coalition of 22 AGs in filing a second motion for enforcement in their ongoing lawsuit against the Trump administration’s freeze of federal funding. In spite of multiple court orders, the administration has continued to block hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to the…
John – NY & Bethany Beach – Night crossing over the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Click for full view
Delaware State Police were called for a suspicious vehicle on Laurel Road near Millsboro Highway. Police learned from a 23 year old victim from Laurel that he had been driving eastbound on Nine Food Road when a white Dodge Magnum with Arizona registration pulled behind him and activated flashing red and blue lights. As the…
Maryland State Police are investigating a crash Wednesday morning in the Eden area that left a 4-year old girl dead. Police say Kinsley Parks of Crisfield was pronounced dead Thursday at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Delaware. Police were called to Route 13 and Stockyard Road in Eden just before 8am on Wednesday. Police say a…
A Lewes man has been arrested following the investigation into a crash Wednesday evening. Delaware State Police were called for a crash on Hudson Road near Route 9 near Milton around 6:30pm and learned the driver of a pickup, later identified as 37 year old Thomas Clendaniel of Lewes, left the scene on foot. Police…
Beginning on March 31st, the Indian River School District will extend the school day by 20 minutes at all schools – through the end of this school year. The extended day will make up for lost instructional hours from the weather cancellations.
Salisbury officials announce a new partnership to enhance downtown parking. The City is partnering with T2 Systems, which is a parking management provider, to modernize parking operations with enhanced digital tools for permit holders and daily parkers. The full transition will begin in early April, but permit holders can begin to create their accounts and…
Three candidates filed for three open seats on the Millville Town Council so there will be no election on Saturday, March 1st. Incumbents Sharon Brienza, Robert Wisgirda and Joseph Parent will retain their seats on the Town Council. They will be sworn in at the next Town Council meeting in March.