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The Delaware State Senate have confirmed the first six nominees for Governor Matt Meyer’s cabinet. LIST OF CONFIRMED CABINET MEMBERS: Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez – Secretary of State Michael Smith – Secretary of the Department of Finance Brian Maxwell – Director of the Office of Management and Budget Yvonne Anders Gordon – Secretary of the Department of…
The Sussex County Council was tasked to submit to the County Administrator 5 priorities they’d like the Council to focus on in the immediate future. Land Development received the most responses – with six from Councilmen Matt Lloyd and Steve McCarron. Land Development was revisited during the discussion and Council President Doug Hudson proposed the…
Two men have been arrested for theft and related charges by Delaware State Police. Police began investigating 49 year old Jason Griffith of Selbyville and 81 year old Robert Griffith of Bridgeville last November for the fraudulent sale of vehicles at Geared Up Trucks and More, LLC and Wicked Wrench on Route 113 in Frankford.…
Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Ocean City boardwalk snowman. Click for full view
Willards VFD firefighters were called for a chicken house fire on Cobbs Hill Road just after 12:30 Monday afternoon. The owner of the farm was notified of the fire by an agricultural temperature alarm. The State Fire Marshal investigation shows the fire began inside the chicken house at the ceiling level and was accidental –…
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The County Administrator will discuss the Council’s priorities and Finance Director Gina Jennings will hold a public interview with possible appointment with a qualified applicant as an alternate to the Board of Assessment Review, whose paperwork was received after the applications were sent to Council…
State Senator Dave Lawson has announced his candidacy for Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party. In a release Lawson says that it’s time for fresh ideas and renewed energy to strengthen the Delaware Republican Party and expand its reach. Full release from Senator Lawson: Senator Dave Lawson has officially announced his candidacy for Chairman of…
As part of the City of Salisbury’s ongoing efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the water distribution system, the Department of Waterworks Utilities Division will be conducting repairs on a water main in the 300 block of West College Avenue today, January 27, 2025.  West College Avenue will be impassable from Camden Avenue to…
Police in Felton were called to the Felton Hardware Store for a reported fraud. Police learned that a suspect has been purchasing thousands of dollars of equipment between March of 2024 until current – charging the merchandise on his former employer’s business account. The former employer discovered discrepancies in their account which led to police…
Delaware State Police are investigating a report of a shooting north of Millsboro early Saturday morning just before 2. Police say the victim was northbound on Route 113 near Avenue of Honor when an unknown vehicle passed the victim and a suspect fired a number of shots that struck the victim’s vehicle. The suspect vehicle…
A trooper on patrol east of Millsboro spotted an Audi southbound on Mount Joy Road near Cannon Road with an equipment violation Saturday night just after 6. The trooper attempted a traffic stop but the driver of the Audi drove off at a high rate of speed on Cannon Road. The Audi drove through the…
Delaware State Police were called to Atlantic Avenue in Millville Friday evening for a report of a vehicle parked on a sidewalk. Troopers found a pickup on the sidewalk with the driver asleep. As police spoke to the driver, 46 year old Charles Graves of Seaford, he showed signs of impairment. He was arrested for…
Firefighters from Millville were called Saturday just after 1:30pm for a fire on Panyard Alley in Ocean View. Crews arriving at the scene found a shed with smoke and flames – with exposure to a camping trailer. Firefighters brought the fire under control and were on the scene for about 90 minutes. The State Fire…
A traffic stop on Route 113 in Georgetown led to the arrest of a Wilmington man early Friday morning. Delaware State Police spotted a vehicle speeding and swerving in the northbound lanes near Deer Forest Road and pulled the vehicle over. While speaking with the driver, 35 year old Douglas McLean, he showed signs of…
Two Dover men were arrested last week after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Gunning Bedford Drive in Dover on Thursday. The warrant was obtained following an investigation of 36 year old Dante Durham and the distribution of illegal drugs from the property. During the search, 48 year old Ernie Washington tossed…
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On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order for the temporary withdrawal of all areas on the outer continental shelf from offshore wind leasing and review of the federal government’s leasing and permitting practices for wind projects.  Following that action, the Delaware Senate Republican Caucus sent a letter to President Trump…
After 20 years, Center Ice Rink at the Delaware State Fairgrounds will close for good in mid-May. State Fair officials posted the notice on their website Friday that following the 2025 spring season the Rink would close. The Board of Directors and Fair management say the rink has faced increasing financial challenges – including costly…
Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Millsboro sunset. Click for full view
A public hearing on the One Rehoboth Avenue Hotel was held by the Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission Friday afternoon. The Planning Commission has approved the site plan for the mixed-use hotel project on the Boardwalk between Rehoboth and Baltimore Avenues with a unanimous vote – with Commissioner Davis absent. This project has been under review…
Governor Wes Moore Friday appointed Harry Coker, Jr as acting secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce. Coker will begin as acting secretary on February 5th – pending confirmation by the Maryland State Senate during the current legislative session. Coker succeeds Secretary Kevin Anderson who is transitioning to a new role as senior advisor to…
The ENOUGH Act in Maryland was authorized to address historic inequities in the state and tackle the root causes of poverty. It’s a first in the nation state-level effort and Governor Wes Moore says the FY 2025 investment through the ENOUGH Program will end child poverty in 27 communities across the state. On Thursday, Governor…
As part of the City of Salisbury’s ongoing efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the water distribution system, the Department of Waterworks Utilities Division will be conducting a water main repair at 117 Priscilla Street on Friday, January 24, 2025.  To ensure the safety of workers and the public, Priscilla Street will be closed…
Legislation that will amend the charter of the Town of Millsboro to authorize the Towns three municipal election districts has passed in the State House with a unanimous vote of 39 to 0 with 2 absent. House Bill 25 is sponsored by 41st District Representative Rich Collins. The 2020 federal census would be used for…
Legislation introduced in the State House Thursday would adjust the state’s existing tax brackets and create two new brackets. The new brackets are taxed at the highest rates – but by combining some existing brackets this Act also slightly increases or decreases the tax rate for some incomes. House Bill 13 is sponsored by Representative…