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Over $2.4-million Raised During Do More 24 Delaware 24 Hour Fundraising Effort
Do More 24 Delaware raised over $2.4-million for over 600 Delaware nonprofits that took part in the annual fundraiser between 6pm Thursday and 6pm Friday. Officials say over 20,000 donors took part in Delaware’s biggest day of giving. Donors came from every state in the country! Do More 24 Delaware started in 2016 and has…
Read MoreDNREC to Close 2 Trails at Cape Henlopen State Park for Repairs – Weekdays Only
On Monday, DNREC will close the Junction and Breakwater Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park. The periodic closure will be only weekdays and last for about three weeks. This is so that repairs can be made to the trail, which will be inaccessible north of the Outlets parking area to the connection in the Hawkseye…
Read MoreLewes Man Arrested after Threats of Violence to a Laurel Business
A Lewes man has been arrested by Laurel Police after an investigation into threats made towards employees of a local business. Staff at the Insurance Market contacted Laurel Police Thursday afternoon after a series of disturbing phone calls from a customer identified as “Brian.” Police say the man allegedly became disorderly and used obscene profanity…
Read MoreMinor Injuries in DSP Trooper-Involved Crash Sunday Afternoon in Georgetown
A crash last Sunday, March 1st involving a Delaware State Trooper in Georgetown resulted in one minor injury. Delaware State Police say around 2:30pm a fully marked Tahoe was eastbound on Route 404 approaching Route 113 with its emergency equipment activated. An Express van was northbound on Route 113 with a green light. Police say…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Man Hospitalized after Crash on Bay Vista Road Thursday Afternoon
Delaware State Police were called for a crash on Bay Vista Road in Rehoboth Beach just after 3 Thursday afternoon. Police say a Yamaha motorcycle was westbound at an apparent high rate of speed when the operator, an 18 year old Rehoboth Beach man, failed to negotiate the curve and overturned. The motorcycle and rider…
Read MoreDelmarva’s Super Spellers Compete Saturday in both Delaware and Maryland
Saturday, March 7th is the 2026 Delaware Regional Spelling Bee. This year’s Bee will be held at the Del Tech Terry Campus in Dover. Spellers should arrive by 8am and breakfast and lunch will be provided. The program will begin at 8:30 and the spelling starts at 9am. The Bee brings together students from all three…
Read MoreBethany Beach Boardwalk Ramps at First & Second Streets to Close Monday for Reconstruction
Beginning Monday, March 9th the boardwalk access ramps from the parking lots on First and Second Streets in Bethany Beach will be closed while they undergo demolition and reconstruction. All other access points to the boardwalk will remain open. Construction is expected to be completed by May 15th.
Read MoreAG Jennings Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Tariffs
Another lawsuit filed against the Trump Administration by Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of attorney’s general and governors to block the latest efforts by the President to impose tariffs on American consumers and business. This lawsuit challenges the President’s most recent efforts to increase tariffs worldwide without congressional approval. Additional information from…
Read MoreJulie Morris Announces Run for 36th District House Seat as Independent Candidate
Julie Morris of Milford has announced that she will run as an independent for the State House in the 36th District. Morris is a licensed clinical social worker and has been actively engaged in local civic issues, including participating in the Milford Homeless Action Committee and advocating for transparency and community involvement in local government…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware DOC Apprehend Absconder from SCCC
UPDATED – 03/06/26 – An offender who walked away from an approved work pass from the Sussex Community Corrections Center has been apprehended. Corrections officials say 54 year old Adam Blades was apprehended on Thursday by DOC officers and returned to custody. Blades was arraigned at JP Court 2 before being committed to SCI on an…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Announces “The Exelon Promise” Initiative Amid Rising Energy Costs
As higher energy supply prices continue to impact customers, Delmarva Power today announced a new customer-focused initiative from its parent company, Exelon, called The Exelon Promise. The strategy aims to provide immediate bill relief, strengthen customer protections amid growing electricity demand, and pursue long-term reforms to address the underlying drivers of rising costs. Energy supply…
Read MoreNational Gas Price Average up 27 Cents, Delaware’s Average Up 21 Cents in in the Last Week
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 27 cents since last week to $3.25, according to AAA. The conflict in the Middle East has sent crude oil prices higher to the mid $70 per barrel range. At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI rose 10 cents to settle at…
Read MoreAccidental Barn Fire in Princess Anne
A barn fire that occurred in Princess Anne, Somerset County yesterday afternoon was an accident, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Fire officials say the blaze resulted from the failure of the wood stove chimney. The fire occurred at an approximately 30 X 30 Pole Barn causing an estimated $60,000 in damage. No injuries…
Read MoreOne Dead, Two Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in Ocean City, Maryland
An Ocean View, Delaware man is dead after a two-vehicle collision last night (Wednesday, March 4th) in Ocean City, Maryland. The Ocean City Police Department responded to the area of 122nd Street and Coastal Highway at approximately 10:05 PM. Good Samaritans at the scene initiated lifesaving efforts. Ocean City EMS continued those efforts. The victim,…
Read MoreDelaware Transit Corporation Secures Federal Grant for Major Fleet Rehabilitation
The Delaware Transit Corporation says a new federal grant will help improve bus reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and extend the life of dozens of vehicles in its fleet. The agency has been awarded $14.3 million through the Federal Transit Administration’s Bus and Bus Facilities Program to launch a midlife rehabilitation program for 51 buses, about…
Read MoreFour Displaced Following Fire in Delmar, Wicomico County
Four people have been displaced after a fire yesterday at a wood-framed two-story duplex on Executive Club Drive in Delmar, Wicomico County. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, The blaze started on the inside of the garage and was accidental due to improper disposal of pellet stove ash. Also, officials say…
Read MoreSenator Coons Speaks on Senate Floor Regarding War in Iran
U.S. Senator Chris Coons delivered a floor speech after voting in support of a war powers resolution related to the war with Iran, urging colleagues to consider the impact on service members and their families. Senator Coons also questioned whether the Trump administration has clearly defined key elements of the potential military action, including its…
Read MoreAAA Warns Drowsy Driving Deaths Spike After Daylight Saving Time Shift
With Daylight Saving Time set to begin Sunday, AAA is warning drivers about the dangers of drowsy driving. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says fatigue may contribute to up to 10 times more fatal crashes than official statistics show. Studies also indicate fatal crashes increase about 6% nationwide in the week following the time change, partly due to…
Read MoreSussex County Land Trust Receives 2026 Conservation Stewardship Award for Hudson Park Project
The Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT) has been selected as the 2026 Conservation Stewardship Award winner in the Green Conservation Category by the Sussex Conservation District (SCD), in recognition of the organization’s efforts in land management, stormwater planning, and environmental stewardship. SCLT will be formally honored at the Conservation Stewardship Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, March 11th,…
Read MoreFatal E-Bike Crash in Dover
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal E-Bike crash that occurred Monday afternoon in Dover. The crash happened around 1:45 p.m. on March 2nd on northbound DuPont Highway (U.S. 13) near POW/MIA Parkway. Police say a Chevrolet Cobalt was traveling in the left lane when an Aniioki AQ-177 E-Bike entered the roadway and changed lanes…
Read MoreSenators Blunt Rochester and Sheehy Introduce AI Fraud Accountability Act
A bill aimed at protecting Americans from AI-enabled scams while preserving technological innovation and legitimate digital expression was introduced today by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. The AI Fraud Accountability Act, introduced by U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) and Tim Sheehy (R-Montana.), would update federal law to address emerging risks from highly realistic digital…
Read MoreDNREC to Resume Sand Bypass Operations At Indian River Inlet After Signing Contract With First State Crane Service
Delaware beaches and dunes will be restored and maintained later this month as the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, resumes sand pumping with the new Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass System to protect shorelines and recreational areas. First State Crane Service moved…
Read MoreAtlantic General Hospital and TidalHealth Announce Rebrand to TidalHealth Atlantic
After joining the TidalHealth system last year, Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Maryland, now has a new name: TidalHealth Atlantic. All the campuses, physician offices and diagnostic locations that were part of the Atlantic General Health System have also transitioned to a name that reflects the TidalHealth brand. TidalHealth officials say the rebranding reflects the…
Read More2026 Worcester County Teacher of the Year Announced: Snow Hill High School’s Kiersten Conway
Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) this week announced the 2026 Worcester County Teacher of the Year: Kiersten Conway of Snow Hill High School (SHHS). During the 39th annual Teacher of the Year celebration, Worcester County Board of Education President Todd Ferrante made the announcement following a program honoring all 14 school-level teachers of the year…
Read MoreDE Division of Small Business Launches Online Form to Nominate New Opportunity Zone Census Tracts
Encouraging private sector development in Delaware’s economically distressed communities is the goal behind a new initiative launched today by the Delaware Division of Small Business in partnership with Governor Matt Meyer. The state has unveiled an online nomination form for Opportunity Zone 2.0, allowing investors, economic development professionals and government officials to recommend eligible Census…
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