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Travis Nelson Appointed as Director of the MD Governor’s Office of Homeland Security
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the appointment of Travis Nelson as Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security. Nelson has been doing the work as acting director for the past year and a half – but will assume the post of Director on June 11th. Nelson began his career in public safety more…
Read MoreAG Jennings Wins Court Order to Stop the Dismantling of Department of Education
Attorney General Kathy Jennings has won a court order stopping the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle the federal Department of Education. Jennings and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general joined in March to sue the administration after it announced plans to eliminate 50% of the DOE workforce. A preliminary injunction was granted by the…
Read MoreTwo Arrested on Drug Charges by Laurel Police
Two people have been arrested on drug charges after the execution of a search warrant in the Carvel Gardens Apartment Complex Friday morning. Laurel Police arrested 39 year old Jessica Young and 38 year old Ricky Horsey – both of Laurel. Both are charged with a variety of drug offenses: Manufacture/Deliver/PWID Controlled Substance (Class D…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Identify Victim in Deadly Crash Near Millsboro
UPDATED – 05/23/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 19 year old Charles Williamson of Dagsboro as the man who died in a fatal crash on Tuesday in Millsboro. ========================================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 05/21/25 – A 19-year-old from Dagsboro is dead after a two-vehicle crash that occurred late yesterday, May 20th east of Millsboro. According…
Read MoreWicomico County Memorial Day Holiday Closings
Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. CONVENIENCE CENTERS, LANDFILL, BRUSH PILE, FERRIES MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE On Monday, May 26, 2025, the Newland Park Landfill and Brush Pile and all external Convenience Centers will be closed. Whitehaven Ferry and Upper Ferry will…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Rehoboth Beach Woman Following HOA Dispute
Delaware State Police have arrested a 62-year-old Rehoboth Beach woman following a dispute on Monday with a member of the Homeowners Association and contractors who were clearing ivy on a fence within an easement on Black Duck Reach. According to police, the woman identified as Jennifer August is charged with felony offenses after threatening one…
Read MoreHurricane Preparedness Week Promotes Emergency Readiness And Public Safety
In anticipation of the upcoming hurricane season, June 1st to November 30th, 2025, which forecasters are predicting to be above normal, Governor Matt Meyer has Proclaimed May 26th to May 30th as Hurricane Preparedness Week. In support of this, The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), along with state, county and local agencies are helping communities mitigate against threats…
Read MoreCaroline County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Attempted Murder in Federalsburg
The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted murder that occurred on May 19th in Federalsburg, Maryland. A 16-year-old male, charged as an adult, is accused of stabbing a 20-year-old woman multiple times during an altercation in a parking lot. Both the 16-year-old and another individual charged in the case dropped the victim off…
Read MoreGold Alert Issued for Missing 90-Year-Old Rehoboth Beach Man
Delaware State Police Troop 7 has issued a Gold Alert for 90-year-old Elias Watkins of Rehoboth Beach. He was last seen at his home in Rehoboth Beach overnight May 22nd around 2:00 a.m. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is concern for his safety and well-being. Watkins is described as…
Read MoreSenators Coons, Barrasso Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Expand Access To Mental Health Services For Seniors
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and John Barrasso (Republican of Wyoming) have introduced a bill that would expand the number of mental health providers available to Delaware’s seniors. The legislation is called the Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act. The bill would improve Medicare beneficiaries’ access to licensed clinical social workers. The bill would…
Read MoreDART Service Information for Memorial Day
In Sussex County, DART’s Beach Bus services and Route 305 will operate on Memorial Day, with Paratransit operating complimentary ADA-only service. All other DART services, fixed route and paratransit, will not operate. DART will offer bus service in New Castle County on several routes (2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 13, 15, 33, 40, 64;)  with all operating…
Read MoreUPDATE: Gold Alert for Missing Bridgeville Teen–Canceled
UPDATE: The Gold Alert has been canceled as Madelyn Sanders has been found. Previous Post: Delaware State Police Troop 5 has issued a Gold Alert for a missing Bridgeville teen–14-year-old Madelyn Sanders. She was last seen on McDowell Road in Bridgeville around 7:00 a.m. on May 21st. Attempts to contact or locate her have…
Read MoreDelaware Supreme Court to Investigate Alternatives to Bar Admission
The Delaware Supreme Court has approved a task force, led by Justice Gary F. Traynor, to explore alternatives to the traditional Bar Exam for admission to the Delaware Bar. The task force will include members from across the legal community, such as public and private attorneys, legal aid organizations, and law schools. This initiative supports…
Read MoreFlushing, NY Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Elder Fraud Scam
A 36-year-old Flushing, New York man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy for his role in an elder fraud scam targeting older Americans. The Honorable U.S. District Judge Richard G. Andrews accepted the plea. According to court documents, between at least May 2023 and May 2024, Rakeshkumar Patel, who was in the U.S. illegally, conspired with others…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced To 45 Years For Sexual Abuse Of A Minor And Third-Degree Sexual Offense
A 34-year-old Salisbury man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison in Circuit Court for Wicomico County after he pleaded guilty today to sexual abuse of a minor and two counts of third-degree sexual offense. According to the Wicomico County State Attorney’s Office, Angel Ortega-Gonzalez abused two children in his household between 2018 and…
Read MoreNew Animal Welfare License Plate Designed to Help Protect Animals in Need
The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) is introducing its new Animal Welfare License Plate, designed to support initiatives that enhance the well-being of companion animals across the state. This license plate is available through the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and serves as a visible commitment to animal welfare while contributing to programs that protect animals…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced in Delaware to Provide Support to Families of Suicide Victims
Lawmakers today introduced new legislation that would provide direct support to families who have lost a loved one to suicide. Sponsored by Rep. Eric Morrison and Sen. Spiros Mantzavinos, House Bill 174 would create a fund for surviving families of suicide victims to help cover the costs related to their loss, including funeral expenses, mental…
Read MoreWorcester County Commissioners to Conduct Budget Work Session
The Worcester County Commissioners will conduct a budget work session on the Requested FY26 County Operating Budget on Wednesday, May 28th at 12 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room in the Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill. The meeting is open to the public.
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Two Teens Following Shooting Incident in Laurel
Delaware State Police have arrested two male teenagers–a 14-year-old and a 15-year-old from Laurel– following a shooting that happened yesterday, May 20th. Around 12:20 p.m., troopers and Laurel Police officers responded to Seaford Road after receiving a report of gunfire. Investigators learned that as a vehicle headed north on Seaford Road near Discount Land Road,…
Read MoreCarozza-Hartman Letter to U.S. Interior Secretary Supports Ocean City-Worcester Offshore Wind Energy Lawsuit
Senator Mary Beth Carozza and Delegate Wayne Hartman this month sent a letter to U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, to file motions pertaining to the Town of Ocean City’s lawsuit Town of Ocean City’s lawsuit concerning the Maryland Offshore Wind (Marwin) project. They seek to align the project with a previous executive order issued by…
Read MoreDNREC Announces Record Harvests Set for Delaware During 2024-’25 White-tailed Deer and Wild Turkey Seasons
Two of Delaware’s most popular and productive hunting seasons – for wild turkey and white-tailed deer – have yielded state record harvests for both game species during the 2024-’25 season. Record harvests for both deer and turkey during the same overall hunting season is an historic first for Delaware, according to the DNREC Division of…
Read MoreDE House Passes Bill to Create the Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs
The Delaware State House has passed legislation that would create a new state-level department and secretary dedicated to advocating for and administering programs related to veterans. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 1 was passed with a vote of 38 for and 3 absent. The measure would create the Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs to…
Read MoreMD Gov Moore Signs FY 2026 Budget and Other Measures
On Tuesday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore presided over the fifth and final bill signing ceremony of 2025, which included the governor’s Procurement Reform Act of 2025 and the Budget Bill for FY 2026. The legislation signed today turns the state’s budget deficit into a surplus and enacts procurement reform to increase transparency and ensure that…
Read MoreFY 2026 Sussex County Budget Proposed – No Increase in Taxes
The Sussex County Council was presented with the proposed FY 2026 budget. The $285.1-million spending plan is a 7.3% increase over the current budget, which is driven by one-time capital expenditures in the sewer capital fund. These expenditures include major upgrades and improvements at the Inland Bays and Wolfe Neck Regional wastewater facilities. There is…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested on Burglary Charges
A Dover man has been arrested on burglary charges after an incident Sunday evening. Dover Police were called around 6pm to an apartment on Tollhouse Place when a black man in blue clothing entered the victim’s apartment who the victim didn’t know. Police arrested 29 year old Austinio Brown of Dover, who matched the suspect’s…
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