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UPDATED: Sussex County FY 2027 Budget Approved
UPDATED – 06/16/26 –Â The Sussex County Council has approved a $300-million budget for FY 2027. Several members of the public spoke during the public hearings – with comments in thanks to the Council for the inclusion of a building permit surcharge for the public school districts inn Sussex County and Sussex Tech. While Council Vice…
Read MoreModular Classrooms to be Installed at Cape Henlopen HS & Sussex Consortium
Due to overcrowded facilities at Cape Henlopen High School, the District is installing eight modular classrooms to expand classroom space. Four of the modular units will go to the High School and four to the Sussex Consortium. Each can accommodate about 25 people, and have AC and heat, but no running water. The modular classrooms…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested for Attempted Murder Tuesday Morning
A Laurel man has been arrested for attempted murder after a shooting early Tuesday morning in Laurel. Delaware State Police and Laurel Police were called to Phillips Landing Road just after 2:30am where they found a 45 year old man with a gunshot wound to the chest. Medical aid was provided and the victim was…
Read More9 Rescued & Rehabilitated Sea Turtles to be Released in Ocean City Thursday
The National Aquarium Animal Rescue will release 9 rescued sea turtles on the beach at 40th Street in Ocean City on Thursday morning. These sea turtles were among hundreds rescued from Cape Cod in December of 2025 and were displaying symptoms of cold stunning – a condition similar to pneumonia that occurs in young turtles…
Read MoreState House Leadership Responds to Allegations of Domestic Violence Against District 3 Rep. Josue Ortega
Allegations have been brought against Delaware District 3 State Representative Josue Ortega involving an alleged domestic violence incident. House Democratic leadership issued a statement Tuesday in response to the accusation against Rep. Ortega that they are taking this seriously and that while due process must be carried out in the legal system, accountability in the…
Read MoreMajor Drug Manufacturing & Trafficking Operation Investigation in Wicomico County Leads to Seizure of Cocaine & Firearms
In February, an investigation was started by detectives assigned to the Wicomico County Joint Community Action Team into Leander Lewis of Salisbury for the suspected distribution and manufacture of drugs in Wicomico County. On May 28th, a search and seizure warrant was executed at a residence on South Delano Avenue in Salisbury. Lewis was arrested…
Read MoreGov Meyer Calls For Immediate Action to Protect Delaware Ratepayers & Hold Utilities Accountable
On Monday, Governor Matt Meyer called for immediate action to address rising energy costs and to protect Delaware ratepayers. He’s urging regulators, utilities, lawmakers and the public to prioritize energy affordability during the last weeks of the legislative session. Gov Meyer is calling on the Public Advocate to file a petition with the Public Service…
Read MoreGov Wes Moore Continues “Delivering for Maryland” Tour on the Eastern Shore
Gov Wes Moore ended his 2-day “Delivering for Maryland” tour through Worcester and Wicomico Counties. The Governor says that throughout his tour – he’s seen the real results his administration’s investments are making in each community. He is committed to working in partnership with every county to build stronger, more vibrant communities that leave no…
Read MoreAG Jennings Secures Final Victory Over Trump Administration’s Ban on Offshore Wind Permitting
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says the First Circuit Court of Appeals has dismissed the Trump Administration’s appeal a lawsuit filed by a coalition of 18 attorneys general challenging the federal government’s order to freeze all federal permitting for wind energy projects. Jennings adds that this is a win for the fight against climate change…
Read MoreUPDATED: DelDOT has Closed a Portion of Fleetwood Pond Road for Bridge Repairs
UPDATED – 06/16/26 – Fleetwood Pond Road is now closed between Old Furnace and Baker Mill Roads for construction. Crews will be working to repair the spillway – including bridge deck repairs, joint sealing and painting. Detours are posted. Weather permitting the bridge should reopen on July 18.  ================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 06/12/26 – The…
Read MoreJuneteenth Events on Delmarva 2026
FRIDAY, JUNE 19th Salisbury, MD – Juneteenth on the Shore Community 5K – Salisbury City Park Bandstand – check in 9am run starts at 10am. Registration – https://www.howwebuild.org/Â Bridgeville, DE – Juneteenth Celebration Prayer Breakfast “Liberty & Justice for All” 10am at Bridgeville Public Library West Rehoboth, DE – Juneteenth Celebration Block Party at West…
Read MoreFederal Secretarial Disaster Declaration for State of Maryland Following Devastating Spring Freeze
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has officially issued a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for the State of Maryland after the April 21st freeze event, Governor Wes Moore submitted a formal request at the end of May to address the damage that Maryland’s agriculture sector sustained. Data confirmed that crop losses heavily exceeded the 30%…
Read MoreGum Point Road Boat Ramp Near Ocean Pines to be Closed Wednesday, June 17 for County Project
Worcester County Public Works, in coordination with Recreation & Parks, will close the Gum Point Road boat ramp on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, to facilitate the loading and unloading of a barge and soil boring equipment into Turville Creek for a County project. The closure is expected to last one day. If weather conditions prevent…
Read MoreExplosion at Fitzgerald’s Salvage Sends One to Hospital
One person was injured in an explosion at Fitzgerald’s Salvage in Lincoln on Monday. The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office says just after 1:30pm Carlisle Fire Company was called to the scene to find multiple smoldering fires after an explosion in the scrap section behind the business. One man was injured and taken to Bayhealth…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying Monday Evening – Northern Sussex and Kent County
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 15, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Seaford.  Near Lincoln, Milford, Houston, Harrington, Felton, and Magnolia. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following…
Read MoreDover Man Sentenced to 67 Years for Rape & Murder in Wilmington
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that a Dover man has been sentenced to over 60 years in prison for multiple convictions. On Friday, 28 year old Kyle Batson was sentenced in New Castle County Superior Court to 67 years in prison – Batson previously pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder, 1st degree rape, strangulation, abuse…
Read MoreSmyrna Man Charged After 19 Dogs Rescued from Inhumane Living Conditions
A Smyrna man has been arrested after the Office of Animal Welfare Animal Services rescued 19 dogs from his home where they were living in inhumane conditions. Animal Services officials executed a search warrant at the Woodland Beach residence where they found 2 adult dogs and 17 puppies living in dilapidated mobile trailers and a…
Read MoreState of Maryland Announces $6.25-million for Community Development Projects on Eastern Shore
The Eastern Shore counties have received over $6-million through the Maryland’s State Revitalization Programs for 32 projects and activities that promote community development and economic growth in FY 2027. Secretary of Housing and Community Development, Jake Day says that each project advances community-driven priorities that are tied to revitalization goals that will make great places…
Read MoreVeterans Resource Fair in Dover on Monday, June 22
The Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs will hold a Veterans Resource Fair on Monday, June 22 at 10am at the DelOne Conference Center at DelTech in Dover (100 Campus Drive, Dover) This event will offer veterans and their families the opportunity to access a range of services, resources, and information from federal and state agencies,…
Read MoreDewey Beach Police Arrest Lewes Man on Criminal Trespass Charges
Dewey Beach Police have arrested a Lewes man for trespassing. Police were called to West Street for a residential burglar alarm around 9:30 Saturday night – and were contacted as well by the homeowner who saw an unknown male on her security camera who was not authorized to be on her property – and sent…
Read MoreECI Inmate Grounds Crew to Clean Up Former Homeless Encampment near Salisbury Middle School
A prison grounds crew from ECI in Westover will assist with moving debris from a former homeless encampment near the Salisbury Middle School on Wednesday and Thursday this week. This will help to clear the area of trash and discarded materials. Wicomico County Public Works will enter the area to identify and remove any hazardous…
Read MorePortion of 4th Street in Lewes to Close on Tuesday, June 16th for Construction
The City of Lewes will close a portion of Fourth Street to be closed on June 16 from 7am to 7pm between Burton Ave and Ocean View Boulevard for construction activities. Flaggers will be on site to assist residents entering and exiting Mariners Retreat via Ocean View Boulevard.
Read MoreConsumer Advisory Expanded for All Clover Hill Dairy Cheese Products Due to Continued Risk of Foodborne Illness
A consumer advisory for cheese products produced at the Clover Hill Dairy in Mechanicsville, MD has been expanded by the Maryland Department of Health due to possible listeria contamination. The facility has agreed to initiate a voluntary recall for ALL of its cheese products which are sold at their retail market, farmers markets and through…
Read MoreUPDATED: Early Voting is Underway in Maryland Gubernatorial Primary; Early Voting Ends Thursday
The Maryland Gubernatorial Primary Election takes place on Tuesday, June 23. In all counties, there are other elections besides the Governor’s race, but those ballots will differ by county. Voters have three options for voting in the Maryland Gubernatorial Primary Election – Early voting – in person, Vote by Mail or Vote in person on…
Read MoreNewly Elected Town of Princess Anne Commissioners to be Sworn in Tuesday
The Town of Princess Anne will once again have a full slate of commissioners this week after the municipal election held earlier this month. The District 1 seat was won by Dale Parker who received 121 votes over the incumbent Joseph Gardner’s 72. The At-Large seat was won by Orlando Taylor with 139 votes –…
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