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US Coast Guard Taking Public Comment from Mariners on Future Replacement of Chesapeake Bay Bridge Spans
The US Coast Guard has received a preliminary public notice from the Maryland Transportation Authority with plans regarding the future replacement of the two current spans of the Chesapeake Bay bridges. The Coast Guard is currently accepting public comments through October 14, 2025. They request mariners provide navigational information, such as the sizes and types…
Read More1 Dead and 1 Injured in Sunday Morning Crash on Route 13 Business in Salisbury
A fiery crash early Sunday morning on Route 13 Business in Salisbury left one man dead and another injured. Salisbury Police say that Salisbury firefighters were on the scene just after 4am when police arrived at the scene and put out the fire in the four-door Nissan Sentra, which had collided with the side barrier…
Read MoreDSP Arrest 2 in Dover after Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle
Two men have been arrested and one remains on the loose after a pursuit of a stolen vehicle by Delaware State Police Friday night. A trooper on patrol in Dover around 10pm spotted a stolen silver Outlander traveling at a high rate of speed on South Dupont Highway, make a U-Turn and had speed northbound.…
Read MoreGordons Pond Trail to Close Wednesday for Maintenance
At Cape Henlopen State Park – the Gordons Pond trail will be closed for routine maintenance on Wednesday, October 1st. During the closure, the trail will be completely impassable. Officials ask that you please follow any and all posted signage regarding this closure and that the trail will reopen in the evening.
Read MoreDelaware Coastal Cleanup Removes Over 5100 Pounds of Trash from Shorelines & Waterways
The 38th Annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup was Saturday, September 13th at 45 sites along the Delaware shorelines, wetlands and waterways. Over 950 volunteers took part and collected over 5100 pounds of trash – with cigarette butts, food wrappers and bottle caps at the top of the list. Volunteers also found larger items – including a…
Read MoreTepache Farms Subdivision near Milton Before Sussex P&Z Wednesday
The Sussex County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed subdivision off Burton Road west of Milton on Wednesday afternoon. This is not the first time that Tepache Farms (2024-03 Tepache Farms) has been before the Commission. The Commission unanimously denied a cluster subdivision proposal in 2019 (2018-32 Tepache Farms-Pheat Farms, LLC)…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Closure – October 2 & 3
The Woodland Ferry will be shut down on October 2nd and 3rd for underwater inspection. DelDOT officials say this inspection is of the ferry hull and ferry slips. This closure is weather permitting.
Read MoreUPDATED: Legislative Special Committees to Review Property Reassessment – Public Hearings Scheduled
UPDATED – 09/28/25 – Schedule details for all four public hearings of the bipartisan Special Committee tasked with investigating Delaware’s recent statewide property reassessment have been set. The Special Committee is a bipartisan group of Representatives and Senators from both chambers which will hold hearings throughout the fall that focus on various aspects of the…
Read MoreFive Injured in Single Vehicle DUI Crash West of Greenwood
A Harrington man has been arrested after a single vehicle crash on Route 16/Hickman Road west of Greenwood that injured five people. Delaware State Police were called around 11:20 Friday night and contacted the driver of the Ford Edge, 27 year old Ivory Brown of Harrington. Troopers smelled alcohol and observed other signs of impairment…
Read MoreDelmar, MD Man Charged after Head-on Collision West of Greenwood that Injured 3
A Delmar, Maryland man has been charged with vehicular assault after a head-on collision Friday night just after 11pm west of Greenwood. Delaware State Police responded to Route 404 near Adamsville Road and contacted the driver of a GMC pickup, 19 year old Jayden Waters of Delmar. Police smelled alcohol coming from Waters breath and…
Read MoreOceans Calling Festival Underway in Ocean City
The Oceans Calling festival kicked off its 3rd year Friday night with the first day of concerts in the three-day festival at the Inlet in Ocean City. And the beach and inlet lot were packed with fans. There is the chance for some rain showers, but the concerts today and Sunday should NOT be a…
Read MorePolice Arrest Six After Months-Long Investigation into Manufacture & Sale of Ghost Guns
A months-long investigation by Salisbury Police into a group suspected of manufacturing and selling 3-D handguns or ‘ghost guns’ has led to the arrest of six teens aged 14 to 19. They are charged with multiple weapons violations. Police recovered two ghost guns, a .22 caliber Ruger handgun, a large amount of ammunition and several…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested Second Time on Child Sex Abuse Charges
A Dover man has been arrested after three additional victims of child sexual abuse were identified by Dover Police. Dover Police arrested 56 year old Thomas Kennedy on July 30th on charges of sexual abuse of a child by a person of trust for offenses that occurred between 1998 and 2014. At that time detectives had…
Read MoreTwo Arrested on Drug Charges by Milford Police
After numerous complaints of drug dealing, Milford Police conducted proactive patrols in the area of West Street and Truitt Avenue last week. Officers spotted several subjects known to them who were acting suspiciously and when police tried to make contact – they ran from police. After a foot chase police arrested 18 year old Jared…
Read MoreTwo New Advisory Committees Established in Rehoboth Beach
Two new advisory committees have been established in Rehoboth Beach. The City Streets & Safety Advisory Committee is chaired by Commissioner Mark Saunders and will gather and curate subjects of interest pertaining to the city of Rehoboth Beach with special emphasis on public safety as it pertains to street, sidewalks, transportation, beach, boardwalk and animal…
Read MoreGov Meyer Signs Legislation to Improve Accessibility, Enhance Consumer Protections & Strengthen Standards for Licensed Electricians
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed three pieces of legislation Thursday that will improve accessibility for Delawareans with disabilities, enhance consumer protections in the towing industry and strengthen workforce standards for licensed electricians. House Substitute 2 to House Bill 48 streamlines and strengthens accessible parking laws ensuring compliance with the ADA and local codes. “Accessible and…
Read MoreDagsboro Man Charged with Home Improvement Fraud
A Dagsboro man has been arrested for home improvement fraud. The investigation by Delaware State Police began in November of 2024 when police learned that 45 year old James Gustafson of Dagsboro signed a contract with a 60 year old victim to do construction work and received payment of $30,000. The work was never completed…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Starbucks Among Hundreds to Close
The Starbucks on Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach is one of hundreds of locations that will be closed by Sunday. Starbucks website says that the closures will represent about 1% of its stores – and that by the end of FY 2025 – they will still have nearly 18,300 locations in the US, Canada and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Closes All Locations
UPDATED – 09/26/25 – There’s still been no word from Iron Hill management on why all 16 locations of the popular breweries and restaurants were abruptly closed on Thursday – including the Rehoboth Beach location. Signs were posted on establishment doors and on the website thanking their “Valued Guests” for their patronage and that they…
Read MoreGov Meyer Ceremonially Signs Microbrewery Bill in Wilmington
While House Bill 170 was signed into law in June – Governor Matt Meyer ceremonially signed the bill at Brew Works North in Wilmington on Thursday. House Bill 170 updates Delaware’s microbrewery law and gives businesses more flexibility in how they operate. Delaware code only allowed Delaware craft brewers to operate one microbrewery and two…
Read MoreUPDATED: Brigadier General Karen Berry to be Sworn-In as First Cabinet Secretary for DE Dept of Veterans Affairs
UPDATED – 09/29/25 – She was confirmed during a special session of the Delaware State Senate on September 22 and on Wednesday, October 1, Retired Brigadier General Karen Berry will be sworn in as Cabinet Secretary of the Office of Veterans Affairs. She will be sworn in at 11am by former Judge William Witham at…
Read MoreAAA: Delaware Bill Protecting Motorists from Predatory Towing Practices Signed into Law by Governor Meyer
With predatory towing practices having become a serious issue in Delaware in recent years, AAA Mid-Atlantic commended Rep. Ed Osienski, the Delaware legislature, and Governor Matt Meyer for enacting House Bill 67, a comprehensive measure to curb those practices. The new law closely follows AAA’s standards by clearly defining towing company responsibilities, requiring photo…
Read MoreSussex County Kitchen Incubator To Launch Senior Meal Program
This October, the Sussex County Kitchen Incubator will launch the Feeding Every Delawarean program in partnership with Sussex County Senior Services (CHEER). The initiative will connect local food entrepreneurs with CHEER to prepare meals that will be delivered to senior centers across the county. Meals will be produced by Incubator members—small-scale food businesses that use…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Dover Man for Liquor Store Burglary
A 36-year-old Dover man who was already at Sussex Correctional Institution for burglary is facing new charges. State troopers learned that during the overnight hours on September 17th, several bottles of liquor were removed from Woodside Liquor Warehouse on South Dupont Highway in Dover after forced entry through a window. During the investigation, detectives learned…
Read MoreNew Maryland Law Targets High-Speed Reckless Driving
Starting October 1, 2025, Maryland’s Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act goes into effect. The law is named after Sgt. Patrick Kepp of the Montgomery County Police Department, who lost both legs while on duty after being struck by a driver going over 100 mph. Under the new law: Reckless driving now includes a speed element: driving…
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