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Department of Transportation Announces Grant Award for Salisbury Airport
A new initiative aims to enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen the region’s primary air travel hub at the Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY). The nearly $127, 000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, awarded under the Federal Aviation Administration’s FY25 Airport Infrastructure Grant program, will fund the design phase for replacing…
Read MoreDelmar Man Sentenced To Six Years Of Active Incarceration For Failing To Stop At Crash Scene Involving Death
A 42-year-old Delmar, Delaware man–Graham Arthur– was sentenced in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County for Failing to Stop at Scene Involving Death following a plea hearing on January 10th. The Honorable Matthew A. Maciarello, Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Wicomico County sentenced Arthur to the maximum sentence of ten years imprisonment, suspending…
Read MoreSenator Coons Introduces Amendment Aiming to Prevent Wasteful Lawsuits and Improve Public Safety under the Laken Riley Act
U.S. Senator Chris Coons introduced an amendment to the Laken Riley Act that would strike a section that, according to his office, weakens the federal government’s authority over our immigration laws. The Amendment would have removed a provision inviting state attorneys general of both parties to sue the federal government when they disagree with detention…
Read MoreGovernor-Elect Matt Meyer Moves Swearing-in Ceremony Indoors
 Delaware Governor-elect Matt Meyer has announced that he is changing the location for his swearing-in ceremony from Legislative Mall to the William B. DeLauder Education and Humanities Theatre at Delaware State University. With frigid temperatures in the forecast for Tuesday, January 21st the safety and comfort of attendees was top of mind for Governor-elect…
Read MoreUPDATE: Court Operations at Kent County Courthouse to Operate as Normal on 1/21/25 for Inauguration
UPDATE: With the announcement from Gov.-elect Matt Meyer’s office that inauguration ceremonies have been moved from the capitol grounds to Delaware State University, the Kent County Courthouse will now operate as normal on Jan. 21st. Original Post: Due to the impact of road closures and parking disruptions next Tuesday, January 21st related to inauguration ceremonies…
Read MoreFatal Mobile Home Fire in Queen Anne’s County; Mother and Son Found Dead
A team of investigators, including K9 Deacon from the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating a mobile home fire that left two people–a mother and son–dead. The blaze broke out yesterday–Wednesday afternoon. A passing school bus driver reported the fire on Fox Meadow Road just before…
Read MoreQuarterfinalists Announced for Wicomico Teacher of the Year
Educators from throughout Wicomico County Public Schools are being recognized for excellence–having been named quarterfinalists for 2025-2026 Wicomico Teacher of the Year. On Thursday, one quarterfinalist from each school, and the top-scoring teacher from Special Programs, will be named the semifinalists for Wicomico Teacher of the Year. Semifinalists will go on to take part in…
Read MoreStructure Fire in Dorchester County Under Investigation
The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that occurred late last night at an apartment over a storage garage on Hills Point Road, Cambridge, Dorchester County. No injuries occurred as a result of the fire. Structural damage has been estimated at  $12,000. and loss of contents at $50,000. The cause of…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Transportation Releases $21.2 Billion Final Six-Year Capital Budget
With the goal of having a safe and reliable transportation system that is accessible for all to use, the Maryland Department of Transportation today released its $21.2 billion Final Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2025-2030. The Final CTP funds and revives projects that prioritize safety and reliability while driving economic growth statewide, according…
Read MoreDelaware AG Jennings Joins $17 million Settlement with Edward Jones
Following a multi-state investigation into supervisory failures with respect to mutual fund shares, The Investor Protection Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice has joined a $17 million settlement with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. (“Edward Jones”). The four-year investigation looked into Edward Jones’ supervision of customers moving from brokerage to advisory accounts. The…
Read MoreTwo Arrested On Firearm and Drug Charges Following Drug Investigation
Dover Police have arrested a 25-year-old Camden, Delaware man and a 23-year-old Wilmington man on drug and firearm charges following a drug investigation on Tuesday night. The investigation began last night shortly after 10 pm when members of the Street Crimes Unit contacted Darrell Boyd of Wilmington on Haman Drive in reference to a drug…
Read MoreGovernor-elect Matt Meyer to Nominate Cindy Marten to be Delaware’s Next Secretary of Education
Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced today that he will nominate Cindy Marten, the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, to be Delaware’s next Secretary of Education. Marten has had a distinguished career as both a teacher and an administrator. As the Deputy Secretary of Education, she is responsible for K-12 initiatives while serving as Chief…
Read MoreFirearm Accidentally Discharged Inside Kent County Courthouse
The investigation is ongoing into an incident in which a firearm was accidentally discharged inside the Kent County Courthouse in Dover. The discharge occurred yesterday, January 14th at approximately 2:30 pm during JP Court Constable training, according to the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security. No individuals were injured. The investigation is being conducted…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dozens Turn Out to Discuss Building Moratorium at Sussex County Council Tuesday
UPDATED – 01/14/25 – After the topic of a building moratorium was broached during last week’s Sussex County Council meeting – the chambers was packed with people wanting to make public comment on the subject. People from around the State as well as Washington, DC commented. Most were in opposition – only a handful spoke…
Read MoreDover Police Arrest 2 Teens After Pursuit in Stolen Vehicle
Two teens have been arrested after a vehicle pursuit in a stolen vehicle in Dover. On Monday, Dover Police received a report of a stolen red Hyundai Elantra. Around 3:30 Monday afternoon a Dover K-9 Officer spotted the vehicle traveling eastbound on West Loockerman Street and tried to stop the car, but the driver kept…
Read MoreSalisbury Mobile Home Fire Displaces 2
Salisbury firefighters were called for a residential fire on Hinman Lane in Salisbury Monday afternoon around 4:30. The fire was discovered by the occupants who were at home when the fire broke out in the mobile home. Maryland State Fire Marshal inspectors say the home had a smoke alarm, but it was not operational. The…
Read MoreFiber Broadband Coming to Unserved & Underserved Homes & Businesses in Delaware
Over 3400 Sussex County homes will be getting broadband service when construction begins later this year. Two internet service providers – Verizon and Comcast – will begin construction in June once permitting and statements of work are finalized. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration gave final approval to Delaware’s plans and grant awards. The $17.4-million…
Read MoreDE Representative Melissa Minor-Brown Elected Speaker of the House
The Delaware General Assembly returned to Dover Tuesday. The House Majority Caucus elected Representative Melissa Minor-Brown (17th District) as the Speaker of the House for the 153rd General Assembly. She is the first Black Speaker of the House in Delaware’s history. Minor-Brown was elected to the State House in 2018 and in 2022 was elected…
Read MoreMaryland Transportation Authority Warning About Smishing Scams
The Maryland Transportation Authority is warning you to be on the lookout for SMS phishing scams. These are text messages claiming you owe money for unpaid tolls – and are designed to trick you into paying a fake toll debt. Transportation officials say the most recent attacks replicate the look and logo of correspondence from…
Read MoreMotorcycle Operator Critical after Crash near Lewes
A motorcycle rider from Bear is in critical condition after he sped off from a traffic stop near Rehoboth Beach around 5:30 Monday evening. Delaware State Police in an unmarked Tahoe watched the motorcycle operator split the lane between two vehicles but sped off when the trooper attempted to stop the motorcycle. The motorcycle rider…
Read MoreAG Jennings’ Applauds Two Major Gun Safety Wins
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Delaware’s ban on assault weapons and large capacity magazines. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings calls this a huge win for gun safety in the First State and the U.S. The Court also denied to hear a challenge to Maryland’s gun licensing law which Jennings says…
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested after Attempted Burglary Early Sunday Morning
Milford Police were called for an alarm at the Shore Stop on Bay Road just before 1am on Sunday. Officers arriving at the scene saw the glass front door was damaged, but no entry had been made into the business. Investigation led police to 33 year old Bryant Ratlief of Milford as the suspect. He…
Read MoreMD State Fire Marshal Investigating Fire at YMCA of the Chesapeake in Easton
A fire at the YMCA of the Chesapeake is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Easton firefighters were called to Peachblossom Road in Easton around 12:30 on Saturday afternoon. The fire was discovered by the alarm company and employees – a fire alarm and sprinkler were activated – which contained the fire. Investigators…
Read MoreDover Woman Arrested on Warrants During Traffic Stop by Felton Police
A Dover woman was arrested by Felton Police on Friday during a traffic stop in Felton. During the investigation police learned the passenger, 36 year old Ashley Hurd of Dover, was wanted on an outstanding warrant. She was arrested and arraigned by JP Court 7 and is being held in default of a $1500 secured…
Read MoreMeasure to Change Elections in Selbyville Filed in DE General Assembly
Selbyville is growing and legislation pre-filed by State Senator Gerald Hocker and Representative Rich Collins would change how elections are held in the town. Senate Bill 39 would divide Selbyville into 4 election districts – with each nearly equal in population based on the most recent federal census. The four members of the Town Council…
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