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Georgetown Police Warn of Email Scam Impersonating Town Employees
The Georgetown Police Department is alerting the community about fraudulent emails being sent using the identity of town employees. The emails appear on a reproduced official Georgetown letterhead. Recipients are asked to send payments via wire transfer. The scam is designed to make businesses believe they are paying for legitimate town services. Officials remind the…
Read MoreUpper Ferry Resumes Normal Operations
Wicomico County officials have announced that the Upper Ferry has resumed normal operations as of 8:00 A.M. this morning following the completion of necessary maintenance. According to the Office of the Wicomico County Executive, the temporary closure allowed crews to perform essential repairs and upkeep to ensure the ferry remains safe, reliable, and fully operational…
Read MoreDeputies Confirm Accidental, Electrical Fire in Snow Hill Residence
Deputies from the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, after conducting a thorough investigation, determined that a fire that occurred at a residence on Ironshire Street in Snow Hill yesterday afternoon was accidental and electrical in nature. At approximately 12:53 p.m. yesterday, the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company responded to the scene. First arriving units reported…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Continues Blizzard Recovery Efforts
As is the case with other areas on Delmarva, the City of Rehoboth Beach is still recovering from the blizzard this past Sunday and Monday. Crews are actively working throughout the City to restore power, clear downed trees, and address storm-related impacts. Delmarva Power has local and contracted crews assisting with outage restoration. City teams…
Read MoreLegislation in DE Introduced to Expand Access to Medical and Identifying Information for Donor-Conceived Individuals
Senator Dave Lawson and House Republican Leader Tim Dukes have introduced Senate Bill 236 to update Delaware’s parentage law and clarify access to medical and identifying information for individuals conceived through assisted reproduction. The bill would require gamete banks and fertility clinics to collect and maintain both identifying information and nonidentifying medical history from donors.…
Read MoreSeals Return to Delaware Waters: MERR Urges Public to Keep Distance and Report Sightings
The Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. (MERR) would like to remind beachgoers and boaters that seals are once again in the area. Delaware experiences 4 different species of seals that visit our waterways during the winter months, and can often be seen resting and sunning themselves on rocks, docks, beaches, and other areas…
Read MoreUPDATE: Power Restored at BVSPCA Following Blizzard, Community Support Sought for Ongoing Recovery
UPDATE 02/25/26: The Brandywine Valley SPCA is providing an update following the blizzard’s impact on its Georgetown facilities. Thanks to quick community support, 22 dogs were placed into foster homes after the Animal Rescue Center lost power for an extended period. Power has now been restored, and both Georgetown campuses are open. The shelter still…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Shooting at Apartment in Dover
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that injured two people Monday night. Police responded around 8:17 p.m. to an apartment on Fairway Lakes Drive, where they found a 43-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man, both of Dover, suffering from gunshot wounds. The woman was shot in the upper body, and the man was shot in…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Armed Robbery
Dover Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in the overnight hours– early Sunday morning in Dover. Police made contact with the victim in the parking lot of Wawa on North DuPont Highway. Police say that while at a residence on Ironwood Court, four armed individuals approached him and demanded his property. He complied,…
Read MoreDelaware Guests of the Congressional Delegation for Tonight’s State of the Union Address
As President Trump delivers his State of the Union address tonight, Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings will be on hand as a guest of Congresswoman Sarah McBride. Also invited to attend as a guest of Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester – DOJ Director of Outreach and Immigration Assistance, Maria Mesias-Tatnall. Officials at the DOJ say these…
Read MoreUPDATED: Somerset County Warming Shelter – Closed Tuesday
UPDATED – 02/24/26 – 1pm – As there are no occupants remaining at the County Emergency Warming Shelter located at Washington High School & Academy (10902 Old Princess Anne Rd., Princess Anne, MD), the shelter will close today at noon. Residents who are still without power may visit their local fire department to stay warm.…
Read MoreDEC Continues to Restore Power to Nearly 18,000 Members
Delaware Electric Cooperative crews are working around the clock to restore power to members. In an update on their Facebook page, an additional 20,000 homes had power restored overnight – 40,000 since the blizzard began on Sunday. DEC officials say the damage is more extensive than initially through – especially in the most rural parts…
Read MoreUPDATED: City of Rehoboth: Emergency Route Declaration Lifted – Updates on Power, Streets & Pump Stations
UPDATED – 02/24/26 – 11am – Updates from the City of Rehoboth Beach this morning: Power: City officials have been in touch with Delmarva Power, and crews are in the city working to restore power. Many residents are already reporting it being back on. There are numerous trees down and it could take a few…
Read MoreDelaware State Parks Fee Season Begins Sunday, March 1
Beginning Sunday – it will once again cost you to enter a Delaware State Park! The 2026 parks fee season will be underway from March 1st through November 30th. This year is the 75th Anniversary of the Delaware State Parks system and DNREC says that it will be packed with special events, activities and opportunities…
Read MoreUPDATED: Georgetown Lifts ALL Parking Restrictions
UPDATED – 02/24/26 – Town of Georgetown has lifted all parking restrictions along designated snow emergency routes. Residents and visitors are urged to use caution, as there may still be some slippery road conditions due to the cold temperatures. ================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 02/22/26 – Parking restrictions in effect starting at 5:00 PM Today. With the forecast of…
Read MoreUPDATED: ALL Driving Restrictions Lifted Statewide Effective Immediately
UPDATED – 02/24/26 – 8am – Delaware Governor Meyer has lifted all driving restrictions statewide effective immediately. There are no driving warnings or restrictions in Delaware at this time. Motorists are strongly urged to exercise caution as roadways may still have patches of ice and snow or may experience downed trees in some areas. Drivers should…
Read MoreState of Emergency LIFTED in Delaware at 5pm Tuesday
UPDATED – 02/24/26 – 5pm – Governor Matthew Meyer has terminated the Delaware State of Emergency enacted in response to Sunday’s winter storm as of Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The termination also releases Delaware National Guard assets. The State of Emergency originally went into effect at 12:00 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026. Residents…
Read MoreUPDATED: State of Emergency In Wicomico County to be Lifted at 5pm Tuesday
UPDATED – 02/24/26 – 1:15pm – Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano announced today that the local State of Emergency will be lifted effective 5:00 PM this evening. The State of Emergency was declared in response to severe winter weather conditions that impacted roadways, public safety operations, and essential county services. Over the course of the storm,…
Read MoreUPDATED: City of Salisbury State of Emergency Lifted / City Offices Remain Closed
UPDATED – 02/23/26 – 8:15pm – The State of Emergency for the City of Salisbury has been lifted, however, with ongoing outages, the City will be closed for standard operations tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24. The City Council Meeting scheduled for February 24th at 6pm has been canceled due to power outages within the Government Office Building. More…
Read MoreDE Joint Finance Committee Budget Hearings for Tuesday & Wednesday Rescheduled
Due to inclement weather conditions throughout the state, the Joint Finance Committee’s Tuesday, February 24 and Wednesday, February 25 budget request hearings have been postponed. As a result, the February 24 hearing has been moved to Monday, March 2, while the February 25 hearing has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 3. The upcoming…
Read MoreSunday Night Salisbury House Fire – Accidental
Salisbury firefighters were called to a residential fire around 10:30 Sunday night. Crews arriving at the scene on Naylor Mill Road found smoke and fire showing from the single story home. The fire was discovered by the occupant and Fire Marshal investigators say the fire began on the exterior of the home. Firefighters battled fire,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Easton Airport Winter Storm Update – Airport is Open
UPDATED – 02/23/26 – Winter Storm Update – February 23, 2026: Easton Airport is now open. Braking action is good on all runways and taxiways. Check NOTAMs for the most current information. Public Spaces: The terminal building will remain closed until Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Landside parking lots and sidewalks may be slippery, use caution. ============================================ ORIGINAL…
Read MoreMD Dept of Housing & Community Development Report Shows Increase in Affordable Housing
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has released its Fiscal Year 2025 Agency Impact Report. This spotlights work by the Department to produce more affordable housing as well as support local businesses and create lovable places across the state. Programs from the Department generated $8.5-billion in economic impact, $1.9-billion in wages and salaries…
Read MoreOcean City Responds to Overnight Snowstorm
Following the overnight snowstorm that brought more than 12 inches of snowfall to our area, Public Works crews are actively working alongside the Maryland State Highway Administration to plow and treat roadways throughout Ocean City. Residents are reminded that road conditions may still be hazardous, and travel should be limited to essential needs at this…
Read MoreSnow Covers Delaware
Snowfall totals keep adding up – with Dagsboro the big winner according to the DEOS Snow Monitoring Network at UD. The DEOS Monitor shows Dagsboro with 15.2-inches of snow followed by Harrington with 14-inches and Georgetown/Stockley at 12-inches. The National Weather Service at Mount Holly has different methods of monitoring snow totals – and Bethel…
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