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DART First State Independence Day Schedule
With the Fourth of July approaching, you may need information on available DART transportation services. In Sussex County, the Beach Bus services and Route 305 will operate on Independence Day, with Paratransit operating complimentary ADA-only service. All other DART services, fixed route and paratransit, will not operate. With the free DART Transit app, you can plan your trip,…
Read MoreLegislation Regulating Limitations that Counties Can Impose Upon Marijuana Sales– Passes Delaware House
A bill that limits the restrictions a county may impose on the operation of marijuana establishments has passed the Delaware House and is now ready for Governor Matt Meyer’s signature. House Majority Whip Ed Osienski issued a statement on the successful passage of Senate Bill 75– stating that the intent of passing legislation that legalized…
Read MoreTwo Arrested; Charges Pending for Another Following High-Speed Pursuits and Reckless Driving of Stolen Vehicles in Kent and Sussex Counties
 Two individuals have been arrested and another will face criminal charges following pursuits involving two stolen vehicles on Friday morning. According to State Police, on June 20th at about 5:00 in the morning, troopers spotted two Maryland-registered Hyundais—a Santa Fe and a Sonata—reported stolen that morning, traveling south on Bay Road near President Drive…
Read MoreDSP Troopers Arrest Man for 9th Offense DUI following Traffic Stop in Dover
Delaware State Police have arrested 61-year-old Magnolia man for his 9th DUI felony offense. Police arrested Anthony McLeish following a traffic stop in Dover on Saturday. According to State Police, McLeish exhibited multiple signs of impairment and failed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. When the trooper attempted to arrest him, McLeish fled on foot but was…
Read MoreMosquito Control Insecticide Application Planned in Milford Area, Western Sussex County Today
The Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours today, Wednesday, June 25th–weather permitting. The application with a truck mounted sprayer will be done to control adult mosquitoes in Milford as well as near Seaford, Bridgeville, Greenwood, Harrington, and Felton. All insecticides to be used are registered with the USEPA…
Read MoreDelDOT Addressing Heat-Related Road Buckling
The intense heat wave has caused several roads to take the term “buckle up” literally, and DelDOT has been addressing the issues as they arise. Five instances of road buckling occurred on Route 113 in Sussex County on Tuesday, one on Route 1 near Milford and another Wednesday morning near Five Points in Lewes. In…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Joins Letter to Congress to Protect SNAP Benefits
In a joint letter to Congress, Governor Matt Meyer joined 23 Governors in urging Congress to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The letter, led by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, expressed concern that current legislative proposals could impact the program, which provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. Governor Matt Meyer says the proposed SNAP…
Read MoreDelaware House Approves Constitutional Amendment to Abolish Death Penalty
In what was a historic vote, the Delaware House of Representatives passed a bill to permanently abolish the death penalty in the First State. The constitutional amendment passed yesterday, June 24th with bipartisan support by a vote of 28 to 12. House Bill 35 (S) now heads to the Senate and will be assigned to…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying in Sussex County Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, June 24, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In Long Neck, Millsboro, and Fenwick Island. Near Millsboro, Ocean View, Frankford, Selbyville, Delmar, Laurel, Georgetown, and Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying…
Read MoreSussex County Democrats Release Statement on Resignation of 20th District Representative Stell Parker Selby
Gov Moore Delivers Keynote Address at 2025 Maryland Municipal League Summer Conference in Ocean City
The 2025 Maryland Municipal League Summer Conference is underway in Ocean City. Governor Wes Moore delivered his third keynote address as governor this morning. The governor’s address highlighted the Moore-Miller Administration’s work this year to respond to crisis and deliver results for Maryland families in partnership with state and local leaders. This conference is dedicated…
Read MoreBREAKING: 20th District Rep. Stell Parker Selby Resigns from Delaware State House
With just a week left in the current General Assembly session, 20th District Representative Stell Parker Selby has resigned from the Delaware State House – effective immediately. Parker Selby was re-elected to represent the 20th District last November, but suffered a medical emergency in December. She has not been present at Legislative Hall for any…
Read MoreDNREC Issues Notice of Violations to Delaware City Refinery for March Emissions Release
The Delaware City Refining Company has been issued a Notice of Violation for a 10-hour emissions incident that occurred on March 13th. The NOV is for the unpermitted discharge of air contaminants, failure to operate a control device in accordance with the facility’s air permit and excess opacity from its fluid coking unit. This is…
Read MoreNorth Park Drive Extension to Temporarily Close Wednesday for Tree Maintenance
The City of Salisbury will temporarily close a section of North Park Drive Extension on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to perform necessary maintenance on trees located near the roadway. Â This work is being performed to address a potential safety hazards. Tree maintenance is occasionally required when limbs or…
Read More8 Charged with Sex Offender Registry Violations in Worcester County
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office recently partnered with local and federal agencies to enforce sex offender registry compliance across Worcester County. The compliance initiative – from March 3rd to 14th resulted in 69 sex offender compliance checks. Deputies obtained arrest warrants for 8 who failed to register as a sex offender – six warrants were closed…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Find Suspect in Officer-Involved Shooting Dead in Lewes-area Residence
UPDATED – 8pm – Delaware State Police were called to a home in Dagsboro Sunday night around 11 to check on the welfare of a 49 year old man, Jason Arnold, who was armed and making threats to harm himself and his family. Police then learned Arnold was driving towards the family home on Blackwood…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying Monday Evening – Kent & Sussex
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 23, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In Rehoboth Beach, Milford, and Harrington. Near Lewes, Angola, Long Neck, and South Bowers. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in…
Read MoreSussex County Opens Cooling Stations Through Wednesday
With the extreme heat that has descended on Delmarva, Sussex County officials have announced several facilities have been designated as cooling stations through Wednesday – including the County Administration Building, Greenwood, Milton and South Coastal Libraries. Sussex County paramedics will make routine stops at the County facilities as time permits to answer heat-related questions and/or…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Meet at 1:30pm Tuesday
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday afternoon beginning at 1:30pm. Planning & Zoning Director Jamie Whitehouse will give the Council a report on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. There will be two public hearings. One is for a sewer annexation in the Millville area. The other is a conditional use application on behalf of…
Read MoreMD to Place Historical Marker Honoring Harriet Tubman Monday
Maryland Governor Wes Moore will be on the shore Monday morning to unveil a historical marker honoring the birthplace and legacy of Harriet Tubman. The marker will be placed at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center on Golden Hill Road in Church Creek at 9am – by the Governor and other state and local…
Read MoreUPDATED: Four File for Fenwick Island Town Council; Election Canceled
UPDATEÂ 06/22/25 –Â There will be no election in August in Fenwick Island. Four candidates filed for four open seats on the Town Council. Incumbents Natalie Magdeburger, Jacque Napolitano and Kurt Zanelotti will return to the Council and Lucy Wilder is the fourth candidate. All four have been certified and will be sworn in to begin…
Read MoreMagnolia Man Charged after Pursuit in Rehoboth Beach
A Rehoboth Beach Police officer spotted a white Infiniti speeding on Rehoboth Avenue near Fifth Street around 7:30 Wednesday evening. The officer attempted a traffic stop by activating the emergency lights, but the driver did not stop and increased his speed. During a short pursuit the driver, identified as 18 year old Isaiah Stokes of…
Read MoreGov Meyer Signs Executive Order Protecting Gender-Affirming Care in Delaware
Governor Matt Meyer was at CAMP Rehoboth in Rehoboth Beach this morning where he signed an executive order(#11) that adds further protections for gender-affirming care in Delaware from attempts by the federal government and other state governments to criminalize patients and providers. The Governor’s order aims to protect the personal data of gender-affirming care providers…
Read MoreDE DOJ Launches Open Doors Project
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has launched the Open Doors Project which allows First State landlords and tenants access-free interpretation and document translation services under a new language access program piloted by the Delaware Department of Justice. The Open Doors Project was made possible by legislation passed in the 152nd General Assembly (SS1 for SB…
Read MoreDelDOT, State & Local Officials Break Ground on Route 1/Minos Conaway Intersection Improvement Project
DelDOT and other officials were in Lewes for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the SR 1, Minos Conaway Road Grade Separated Intersection Project. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… The SR 1, Minos Conaway Road Grade Separated Intersection Project provides a grade separated intersection to separate through movements along SR 1 and turning movements…
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