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AAA: Pump Prices Soar Toward $4 as Middle East Conflict Sends Crude Oil Near $100/Barrel
Gas prices continue to rise amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, pushing crude oil prices close to $100 per barrel. Because crude oil makes up about 50 to 60 percent of the cost of a gallon of gas, global tensions—along with disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for about 20 percent…
Read MoreThree Eastern Correctional Institute Inmates Charged with Fire Related Crimes
Three inmates at Eastern Correctional Institute in Westover, in Somerset County, have been charged in connection with separate fire incidents in February and March. State Fire Marshal investigators say the fires were intentionally set, with charges ranging from malicious burning to first-degree arson. Deputy State Fire Marshals served criminal summons’ at Eastern Correctional Institute on…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Sentenced to 96 Months by US District Judge for the District of Delaware
A Bridgeville man has received a sentence of 96 months in prison for drug trafficking and a weapons offense. US District Judge Jennifer Hall sentenced 31 year old Terry Hammond of Bridgeville for trafficking over 10 kilos of cocaine and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Hammond was arrested after a…
Read MoreCambridge, MD Man Arrested for Setting Home on Fire; Five Occupants Displaced
A Cambridge, Maryland man has been arrested for an arson that happened in 2025. Deputy State Fire Marshals served an arrest warrant on 28-year-old Patrick Ryan Gifford at his home on Academy Street in Cambridge. Gifford is accused of setting a fire to a home on Race Street in Cambridge on August 27th at 10:18 AM…
Read MoreMosquito Control Spray Announcement: Downstate Aerial Larviciding
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application for mosquito larvae located in flooded forested wetland habitats. This application could take place during the daylight hours between Friday, March 20th and Monday, March 23rd (via helicopter (registration numbers N2268W and/or N862W). The application to control mosquito larvae will take place in Georgetown, Harrington and…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Georgetown Man for Felony Drug Offenses
Authorities arrested a Georgetown probationer after a brief foot chase in the area of Union Drive on March 17th. Officers say 26-year-old Jayson Willin was found with multiple drugs and paraphernalia, and additional suspected cocaine and related items were recovered during a search of his apartment. He was taken into custody, charged with several felony…
Read MoreFive Arrested for Attempted Murder, Assault at American Legion in Easton, MD
Five people have been arrested and charged with attempted murder as well as assault and other charges after Easton, Maryland police were called to a fight in progress at the American Legion on Glenwood Avenue in Easton on March 1st just before 12:30 AM. Police arrived and encountered a large crowd. At the time, due…
Read MoreAG: No Charges Filed in Salisbury Police-Involved Shooting
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced no charges will be filed in a fatal police-involved shooting in Salisbury last November. Authorities say officers were attempting to locate a homicide suspect when they encountered the individual, who placed a handgun on a vehicle before later picking it up and failing to comply with commands.…
Read MoreUPDATE: Senate Bill 1 Advances from Health Committee
UPDATE –3/18/26: Delaware legislation aimed at improving access to primary care and controlling healthcare costs has advanced out of the Senate Health Committee. Supporters say Senate Bill 1 would expand access, shift toward value-based care, and address high costs, particularly in underserved areas. However, earlier concerns from the Delaware Healthcare Association suggest the proposal could…
Read MoreUPDATE: National Weather Service Confirms 2 EF-1 Tornadoes in Ridgely & Frederica
UPDATED – 03/18/26 – .Ridgely Maryland Thunderstorm Wind… Peak Wind /E/: 80-90 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.22 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: March 16, 2026 Start Time: 10:24 PM EDT Start Location: 2.4 miles SSW Ridgely / Caroline County / MD Start Lat/Lon: 38.9147 / -75.9027 End Date:…
Read MoreMaryland AG Brown and Coalition of Attorneys General Call on Congress to Pass Legislation Requiring Tariff Refunds
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, along with a coalition of attorneys general, is urging Congress to pass legislation requiring refunds for tariffs previously ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court. The group says the tariffs led to higher costs for businesses and consumers and is calling for a faster, more uniform process to reimburse importers, with…
Read MorePublic Hearing Set on Proposed Fish Measurement Regulation
DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. to gather input on a proposed regulation that would standardize how fish length is measured for Delaware fisheries. Officials say the change would ensure consistency across regulations and help the state remain in compliance with Atlantic…
Read MoreMilton Man Indicted for Unlawfully Possessing Firearm and Ammunition
A federal grand jury returned an indictment this week–on March 17th–charging a Milton man with unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition. According to the indictment, on December 9th, 2025, 34-year-old Andre Brickhouse was found in possession of a 9mm handgun with an obliterated serial number, a large-capacity magazine, and 21 rounds of ammunition. Brickhouse is…
Read MoreLegislation That Updates Fireworks Advertising Laws Passes Delaware House
Delaware lawmakers have passed legislation updating warning requirements for fireworks advertising. Ads featuring aerial fireworks must now clearly state that most fireworks are illegal without a permit in Delaware, while other ads must outline when and what types of fireworks are allowed. Billboard ads will also be required to include a large, visible warning reminding…
Read MoreSelbyville Police Alert Community Regarding Phone Scam
Selbyville Police are alerting the community about a phone scam involving callers spoofing the numbers of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Selbyville Police Department. These calls are fraudulent and may attempt to pressure you for personal information or money. Similar scams have been reported in nearby areas. The police department reminds you that if…
Read MoreSenators Coons, Curtis Celebrate Legislation Strengthening Small Business Innovation Programs
Helping small businesses turn federally funded research into market-ready products, the reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs aims to boost innovation and economic growth. The House this week passed the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, following Senate passage in early March. The law includes…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Additional Reforms to Maryland’s Foster Care System
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced new reforms to strengthen and better protect children in the foster care system, including contracts establishing statewide standards for one-on-one care for youth with complex needs and expanded placement capacity. Governor Moore said the changes are designed to replace a fragmented system with a more consistent, accountable approach—ensuring children…
Read MoreDelaware Health Advocates Push for Stronger Healthcare Workforce
Health advocates in Delaware are urging lawmakers to prioritize strengthening the state’s healthcare workforce. During an advocacy event in Dover, members of the First State Health Leaders Alliance highlighted ongoing workforce shortages and the need for a more robust healthcare system as the state’s population grows and ages. The coalition, made up of multiple healthcare…
Read MorePresident Trump Expected at Dignified Transfer Wednesday at DAFB
President Trump is expected to be at Dover Air Force Base in Dover this afternoon for the dignified transfer of the 6 Air Force and Air National Guard service members who died in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 12th. A U.S. Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed during combat operations while in friendly…
Read MoreSussex County Council Tables Possible Moratorium on Cluster Subdivisions; Hears from Librarians
UPDATE – 03/17/26 –Â The Sussex County Council faced a mostly full house – of Sussex County librarians and library supporters who all asked the Council to support an increase in the library tax – and if that is not an option this year, to create a library funding task force – made up of county…
Read MoreSecurity System Notifies Homeowner of Intruder in Rehoboth Beach House
Rehoboth Beach Police were contacted on March 9th by a homeowner that his security system notified him that someone was in his house – which should be unoccupied! When police arrived they saw 41 year old Joseph Lilly seated at a table in the residence. Police entered and arrested Lilly – investigation showed that he…
Read MoreMD 90 (Ocean City Expressway) to be Closed Overnight on March 17th and 18th for Tree Trimming and Cleanup Following Recent Storm
A section of Route 90 between Whaleyville and Ocean City will be closed overnight on Tuesday, March 17th, and Wednesday, March 18th, for tree trimming maintenance. The tree trimming and cleanup, which will take place between Route 50 and MD 528/Coastal Highway in Ocean City, are necessary due to damage caused by last month’s storm. During maintenance operations, traffic will be…
Read MoreBronx, NY Man Charged with Forgery and Felony Theft
A Bronx, New York man has been arrested for forgery and felony theft. Delaware State Police were contacted by a 75 year old Milford woman who told them she had mailed a check to pay a bill and was notified that the payment was not received. She learned that $6000 was withdrawn from her account.…
Read MoreDNREC to Begin Mosquito Spraying Friday
Mosquito spraying will begin on Friday! Mosquito Control will begin spraying the woodland pools to control aquatic immature mosquitoes and continue into mid-April – weather permitting. Spraying begins in southern Sussex County and will expand into Kent and New Castle Counties over the next several weeks. Targeting the woodland pool larval mosquitoes limits the emergence…
Read MoreSCHOOL & OTHER DELAYS & CLOSINGS – March 17
CLOSINGS/DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS – March 17     last updated 6am OTHER Town of Bethany Beach Budget & Finance Committee Meeting – 10am Tuesday, March 17 – canceled
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