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Queen Anne’s County Deputies Arrest Three in Connection with June Fatal Shooting
The Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three men–19-year-old Kamryn Andrews of Seaford, 20-year-old James Lawson of Queenstown, MD, and 27-year-old Travis Lissau of Centreville, MD in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on June 1, 2025, in which 19-year-old Christopher Parsley was killed in Queenstown. Deputies found Parsley fatally shot on Centreville…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Proclaims Senate Session To Confirm Health Secretary And Other Appointments
Governor Matt Meyer today proclaimed an extraordinary session of the Delaware Senate on Wednesday, October 15, during which senators will consider the Governor’s nominee for the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Christen Linke Young. Governor Meyer referred to her as one of the nation’s most experienced health policy leaders. The…
Read MoreSussex County Department of Public Safety to host 9-1-1 Awareness Day
The Sussex County Department of Public Safety will host the County’s annual 9-1-1 Awareness Day, from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, October 9th at its headquarters, at 21911 Rudder Lane, near Georgetown, to give the public a behind-the-scenes look at how the facility and first responders serve the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This year’s event…
Read MoreMDOT Visits Worcester, Somerset and Kent Counties as Part of Statewide Transportation Tour; Projects to Improve Safety
Maryland Transportation Acting Secretary Samantha J. Biddle met this week with local officials in Worcester and Somerset counties to go over a proposed six-year plan that outlines $21.5 billion in investments for projects and programs designed to improve safety, maintain the state’s transportation network, and support economic growth…. She added that the Department’s Draft Consolidated…
Read MoreState Of Delaware And ChristianaCare Reach Agreement To Pause And Potentially Settle HB350 Lawsuit
The State of Delaware and ChristianaCare have reached an agreement to pause and potentially settle their lawsuit over HB 350, focusing instead on strengthening healthcare transparency and investment. The deal includes commitments from ChristianaCare to share employee claims data with the Delaware Health Information Network to improve transparency and to negotiate a healthcare workforce loan…
Read MoreFelton Woman Charged With False Statement to Police and Shoplifting
Felton Police have arrested a 38-year-old Felton woman in connection with a shoplifting incident that occurred at the town’s Royal Farms last month. Investigators say Tina M. Shehorn initially told police she was unaware that two male juveniles she drove to the store had stolen consumable goods on September 13th. However, further investigation revealed she…
Read MoreSelbyville Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Offenses Following Pursuit
A Selbyville area man has been arrested by Delaware State Police on multiple felony drug offenses after a pursuit and search warrant. Last Wednesday evening around 7, members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force and County Drug Unit were conducting a drug investigation of 27 year old Jaquan Johnson for distribution of drugs at…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council to Hold Land Use Reform Working Group Public Work Session on Oct 14
UPDATED – 10/07/25 –Â The Sussex County Council met at noon on Tuesday. County Administrator Todd Lawson handed the Council copies of the Land Use Reform Working Group’s Recommendations and Report “hot off the presses.” Lawson says that next Tuesday they plan to have a workshop to go through the report and all 20 of the…
Read MoreUPDATED: MSP Identify Suspect in Weekend Fatal Stabbing in Salisbury
UPDATED – 10/07/25 –Â Maryland State Police ask the public to help them locate 35 year old Carlus Dupree Gerald, Jr. of Salisbury. An arrest warrant has been issued for him in connection to a fatal stabbing just after 1am Saturday on East Main Street in Salisbury during a fight. Gerald is charged with 2nd degree…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Two Dover Men for Burglary
Two Dover men have been arrested for burglary and other offenses. Delaware State Police arrested 28 year old Daquan Nocks and 31 year old Maleek Gamble after a report around 4am Monday for two black men attempting to open the front door of a residence on Fork Branch Road. Police arriving at the scene found…
Read MoreDNREC Sets New Daily Recreational Possession Limit on Spot
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is working to restore the Spot Fish stock. DNREC, by order of the Secretary, has established a daily recreational possession limit of 50 spot fish. This action was taken to keep Delaware in compliance with the ASMFC’s Addendum III to the Omnibus Amendment for Spot fish, spotted seatrout…
Read MoreDelaware State University Sets New Enrollment Record
Delaware State University has set another record for enrollment with more than 6600 students now attending the University – the fourth out of the last five years. This year’s enrollment is set to grow more than 2% year-over-year. DSU’s enrollment is up more than 30% since 2020. The University’s final census numbers will be published…
Read MoreGov Meyer Launches Resource Website for Federal Employees Affected by Shutdown
Delaware residents who are impacted by the federal government shutdown have a new online resource page with assistance programs and services available to help them during this uncertain time. The website has help for food assistance, healthcare and unemployment assistance, student loan relief, childcare aid and rent and utility support. There is also connections for…
Read MoreUPDATED: Magnolia Man Arrested for Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting of 20-Year-Old Woman
UPDATED – 10/07/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 20-year-old Tamia Gordon of Magnolia, Delaware, as the woman who died in the fatal shooting last week in Magnolia. ======================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 10/01/25 – A 20-year-old woman died after being shot by an acquaintance who police say mishandled a loaded handgun in a reckless manner.…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Commissioners Moving Forward with Clear Space Theatre Development
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners have agreed to move forward with a development plan that will allow the City and Clear Space Theatre Company (CSTC) to continue discussions about a possible new performing arts campus within the city limits. The Commission voted 6 to 1, with Commissioner Suzanne Goode voting against the proposal – which approved…
Read MoreUPDATED: U.S. DOJ Drops Plans for New Restrictions on Federal Funding for Crime Survivors
UPDATED – 10/06/25 –Â Â Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced on Monday that the US Department of Justice has dropped its plan to impose conditions on nearly $1.4-billion in Victims of Crime Act grants. A lawsuit brought by 21 Attorneys General was announced last week demanding that the funding not be blocked. Additional information from AG…
Read MoreWicomico County Public Schools Look to Expand Weapons Detection Systems
The use of weapons detection systems will be expanded in Wicomico County. Over the last year, weapons detections systems have been used by Wicomico County Public Schools at large gatherings as well as on a daily basis in smaller programs like summer school, Evening High School and Choices Academy. During a September 30th work session,…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
A Salisbury man has been sentenced for possession of child pornography. Circuit Court for Wicomico County Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 33 year old Sean Peterson to 25 years in prison – to run consecutively to a 25 year sentence that he is already serving which was imposed in Calvert County. Peters previously pleaded guilty…
Read MoreSussex County Public Safety Invites You to 911 Awareness Day on Thursday, October 9
The Sussex County Department of Public Safety is hosting a 9-1-1 Awareness Day on Thursday, October 9th from 9am to 2pm on Rudder Lane in Georgetown. This is to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how the facility and first responders serve the community 24 hours a day – 365 days a year. There will…
Read MoreGov Moore Announces Launch of Loan Program for Essential Employees Who Are Working Without Pay During Federal Government Shutdown
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the launch of the Maryland Department of Labor’s Federal Shutdown Loan Program. Applications are being accepted – the program will provide financial support to Maryland residents who are “excepted” or essential federal employees who are not receiving a paycheck during the federal government shutdown. The program offers a one-time…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting Incident on Route 13 Near Laurel
A shooting early Sunday morning in the Laurel area is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Troopers were called to northbound Route 13 between Delmar and Laurel around 2am after a vehicle was struck by gunfire. Police learned that a Camry was northbound in the left lane when a black male suspect in a silver…
Read MoreDelDOT to Install All Way Stop on Deer Forest Road West of Georgetown
DelDOT will convert a 2-way stop into an All Way Stop on Tuesday at the intersection of Deer Forest and McColleys Chapel Roads west of Georgetown. This work will be done between 9am and 3pm and will include new signs and pavement markings. Flaggers will be on-site to direct drivers at the intersection. Work is…
Read MoreFire Hydrant Flushing Begins in Salisbury Over 2 Weeks
Fall fire hydrant flushing begins today in Salisbury. This process will be spread over two weeks and will help maintain high water quality, strengthens the municipal water system, and ensures fire hydrants remain fully operational and ready when needed. This week, October 5th though 9th – flushing will be done from 7pm and 5am in…
Read MoreDelDOT All Way Stop on Dorman Road in Angola – Monday, October 6
DelDOT advises that on Monday, October 6th – Dorman Road at Lakewood Drive in the Angola area will be converted to an All Way Stop. Work will be done between 9am and 3pm with new signage and pavement markings done. Flaggers will be on-site to direct drivers at the intersection.  This work is weather dependent.…
Read MoreMemorial Garden Rededicated at James M. Bennett High School
Last week saw the re-dedication of the James M. Bennett High School Memorial Garden. The garden was first established 25 years ago and was preserved in 2010 then the old school was demolished following the opening of the new school. The garden is now located in front of the school and easily accessible to the…
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