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Delaware State Senate Confirms Six of Governor Meyer’s Cabinet Nominees
The Delaware State Senate have confirmed the first six nominees for Governor Matt Meyer’s cabinet. LIST OF CONFIRMED CABINET MEMBERS: Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez – Secretary of State Michael Smith – Secretary of the Department of Finance Brian Maxwell – Director of the Office of Management and Budget Yvonne Anders Gordon – Secretary of the Department of…
Read MoreSussex County Council Establishes Priorities
The Sussex County Council was tasked to submit to the County Administrator 5 priorities they’d like the Council to focus on in the immediate future. Land Development received the most responses – with six from Councilmen Matt Lloyd and Steve McCarron. Land Development was revisited during the discussion and Council President Doug Hudson proposed the…
Read MoreTwo Men Arrested for Fraudulent Sale of Vehicles in Frankford
Two men have been arrested for theft and related charges by Delaware State Police. Police began investigating 49 year old Jason Griffith of Selbyville and 81 year old Robert Griffith of Bridgeville last November for the fraudulent sale of vehicles at Geared Up Trucks and More, LLC and Wicked Wrench on Route 113 in Frankford.…
Read MoreWillards Firefighters Called for Chicken House Fire Monday Afternoon
Willards VFD firefighters were called for a chicken house fire on Cobbs Hill Road just after 12:30 Monday afternoon. The owner of the farm was notified of the fire by an agricultural temperature alarm. The State Fire Marshal investigation shows the fire began inside the chicken house at the ceiling level and was accidental –…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets at 10am Tuesday
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The County Administrator will discuss the Council’s priorities and Finance Director Gina Jennings will hold a public interview with possible appointment with a qualified applicant as an alternate to the Board of Assessment Review, whose paperwork was received after the applications were sent to Council…
Read MoreState Senator Dave Lawson Announces Candidacy for Chair of the Delaware Republican Party
State Senator Dave Lawson has announced his candidacy for Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party. In a release Lawson says that it’s time for fresh ideas and renewed energy to strengthen the Delaware Republican Party and expand its reach. Full release from Senator Lawson: Senator Dave Lawson has officially announced his candidacy for Chairman of…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury Announces Water Main Break Repair Today on West College Avenue
As part of the City of Salisbury’s ongoing efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the water distribution system, the Department of Waterworks Utilities Division will be conducting repairs on a water main in the 300 block of West College Avenue today, January 27, 2025.  West College Avenue will be impassable from Camden Avenue to…
Read MoreFelton Man Arrested for Fraud
Police in Felton were called to the Felton Hardware Store for a reported fraud. Police learned that a suspect has been purchasing thousands of dollars of equipment between March of 2024 until current – charging the merchandise on his former employer’s business account. The former employer discovered discrepancies in their account which led to police…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting North of Millsboro
Delaware State Police are investigating a report of a shooting north of Millsboro early Saturday morning just before 2. Police say the victim was northbound on Route 113 near Avenue of Honor when an unknown vehicle passed the victim and a suspect fired a number of shots that struck the victim’s vehicle. The suspect vehicle…
Read MoreMilford Man Charged with Drug & Other Offenses after Crash on Indian Mission Road
A trooper on patrol east of Millsboro spotted an Audi southbound on Mount Joy Road near Cannon Road with an equipment violation Saturday night just after 6. The trooper attempted a traffic stop but the driver of the Audi drove off at a high rate of speed on Cannon Road. The Audi drove through the…
Read MoreSeaford Man Charged with 5th Offense DUI
Delaware State Police were called to Atlantic Avenue in Millville Friday evening for a report of a vehicle parked on a sidewalk. Troopers found a pickup on the sidewalk with the driver asleep. As police spoke to the driver, 46 year old Charles Graves of Seaford, he showed signs of impairment. He was arrested for…
Read MoreMillville Firefighters Called for Shed Fire Saturday Afternoon
Firefighters from Millville were called Saturday just after 1:30pm for a fire on Panyard Alley in Ocean View. Crews arriving at the scene found a shed with smoke and flames – with exposure to a camping trailer. Firefighters brought the fire under control and were on the scene for about 90 minutes. The State Fire…
Read MoreWilmington Man Arrested after Traffic Stop in Georgetown
A traffic stop on Route 113 in Georgetown led to the arrest of a Wilmington man early Friday morning. Delaware State Police spotted a vehicle speeding and swerving in the northbound lanes near Deer Forest Road and pulled the vehicle over. While speaking with the driver, 35 year old Douglas McLean, he showed signs of…
Read MoreTwo Dover Men Arrested on Drug Charges after Search
Two Dover men were arrested last week after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Gunning Bedford Drive in Dover on Thursday. The warrant was obtained following an investigation of 36 year old Dante Durham and the distribution of illegal drugs from the property. During the search, 48 year old Ernie Washington tossed…
Read MoreDE Senate Republicans Urge President Trump to Revoke Existing Leases & Permits for Offshore Wind Project
On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order for the temporary withdrawal of all areas on the outer continental shelf from offshore wind leasing and review of the federal government’s leasing and permitting practices for wind projects.  Following that action, the Delaware Senate Republican Caucus sent a letter to President Trump…
Read MoreCenter Ice Rink at Delaware State Fairgrounds to Close in May
After 20 years, Center Ice Rink at the Delaware State Fairgrounds will close for good in mid-May. State Fair officials posted the notice on their website Friday that following the 2025 spring season the Rink would close. The Board of Directors and Fair management say the rink has faced increasing financial challenges – including costly…
Read MoreApproval for One Rehoboth Avenue, LLC – Project Will Move Forward
A public hearing on the One Rehoboth Avenue Hotel was held by the Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission Friday afternoon. The Planning Commission has approved the site plan for the mixed-use hotel project on the Boardwalk between Rehoboth and Baltimore Avenues with a unanimous vote – with Commissioner Davis absent. This project has been under review…
Read MoreGov Moore Names Harry Coker, Jr. as Next MD Department of Commerce Secretary
Governor Wes Moore Friday appointed Harry Coker, Jr as acting secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce. Coker will begin as acting secretary on February 5th – pending confirmation by the Maryland State Senate during the current legislative session. Coker succeeds Secretary Kevin Anderson who is transitioning to a new role as senior advisor to…
Read MoreMaryland’s ENOUGH Act Addresses Poverty with Help from Philanthropic Community
The ENOUGH Act in Maryland was authorized to address historic inequities in the state and tackle the root causes of poverty. It’s a first in the nation state-level effort and Governor Wes Moore says the FY 2025 investment through the ENOUGH Program will end child poverty in 27 communities across the state. On Thursday, Governor…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury – Water Main Repair on Priscilla Street Today
As part of the City of Salisbury’s ongoing efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the water distribution system, the Department of Waterworks Utilities Division will be conducting a water main repair at 117 Priscilla Street on Friday, January 24, 2025.  To ensure the safety of workers and the public, Priscilla Street will be closed…
Read MoreLegislation to Create Municipal Election Districts in Millsboro Passes in State House
Legislation that will amend the charter of the Town of Millsboro to authorize the Towns three municipal election districts has passed in the State House with a unanimous vote of 39 to 0 with 2 absent. House Bill 25 is sponsored by 41st District Representative Rich Collins. The 2020 federal census would be used for…
Read MoreHB 13 Would Adjust DE Tax Brackets – and Create 2 New Brackets
Legislation introduced in the State House Thursday would adjust the state’s existing tax brackets and create two new brackets. The new brackets are taxed at the highest rates – but by combining some existing brackets this Act also slightly increases or decreases the tax rate for some incomes. House Bill 13 is sponsored by Representative…
Read MoreGov Meyer Looking for Nominees for Seat on Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council
Candidates interested in being nominated for Delaware’s seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC) should complete and submit a nomination application kit. Candidates will be nominated by Governor Matt Meyer. You must be a Delaware resident and in the application kit – outline your fisheries background, experience and ability to serve as a council…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dover PD Make 2nd Arrest in Crash that Left One-Year-Old Critically Injured Tuesday
UPDATED – 01/24/25 – A second arrest has been made by Dover Police in connection with a collision on East Loockerman Street just after 1:30 Tuesday afternoon that left a 1 year old boy in critical condition. After further investigation, police have arrested 21 year old Patience Dodd of Smyrna after learning that she also…
Read MoreDE Unemployment Drops; DE Labor Force at Lowest Rate Since 1976
Delaware’s unemployment rate has dropped from 3.9% in November to 3.7% in December and remains lower than the national unemployment rate of 4.1% in December. However in Sussex County unemployment increased from November to December from 3.1% to 3.2%. According to the Department of Labor, Delaware’s labor force fell to 502,700 – a 14-consecutive month…
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