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DE Lawmakers Introduce Bill That Would Create Primary Process for Special Elections
Delaware Lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation, House Bill 183 (S), to require special primary elections for filling vacancies in the Delaware General Assembly, allowing voters rather than party officials to select nominees for the special general election. Representative Mara Gorman said the bill ensures voters have a direct role in choosing who fills vacancies, creating…
Read MoreAttorney General Jennings Announces Federal Judge’s Decision Regarding SNAP Enforcement Dispute
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that a federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from imposing fines on states over SNAP program operations. The ruling allows SNAP benefits to continue for lawful permanent residents, including former refugees and asylees, while the case continues. Jennings said the court order ensures Delawareans can continue receiving food…
Read MoreDelaware Lawmakers to File Legislation to Limit State Support for Airlines Involved in Deportation Flights
Delaware lawmakers plan to introduce legislation this week that would restrict state incentives and resources for airlines involved in deportation flights conducted without a judicial warrant or due process. Sponsored by Senator Ray Seigfried and Representative Mara Gorman, the bill would limit state agency cooperation with such airlines at facilities including Wilmington Airport and bar…
Read MoreThe Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Fake Arrest Warrant Scam
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an increase in fraud schemes involving fake arrest warrants. Scammers are impersonating law enforcement, sometimes using the real names of deputies or supervisors, and claiming there is a warrant related to missed court dates or jury duty. Victims are pressured to make immediate payments using gift…
Read MoreDelaware Safety Council Receives $55,000 in Grants for Safety and Technology Upgrades
The Delaware Safety Council has received two grants totaling $55,000 to support expanded accessibility and technology upgrades. A $26,000 Welfare Grant will fund enhancements to the Circle of Safety Defensive Driving Course, including live narration and a sign-language version to better serve the hearing-impaired community. In addition, a $29,000 capital grant from Crystal Trust will…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $10M Community Business Initiative
Governor Wes Moore has announced the launch of the Maryland Community Business Compass, a new data platform designed to help local entrepreneurs more quickly access information, capital, and support to start and grow businesses in high-need communities. The governor also announced $10 million in new investments aimed at supporting fresh food retailers and child care…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Smyrna Man in Dover on 5th DUI Offense
Delaware State Police have arrested a 62-year-old Smyrna man for a fifth-offense felony DUI and related traffic charges after police spoke with the driver of a disabled vehicle Monday night in Dover. Troopers were dispatched to the area of Fast Landing Road and East Denneys Road where they located a Dodge Grand Caravan stopped in…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $69.5 Million in Awards for Statewide Community Revitalization and Economic Development
Governor Wes Moore has announced nearly $70 million in Fiscal Year 2026 awards to support six state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. Funds for 226 projects and activities that will be provided to directly support local revitalization goals in Maryland’s disinvested communities across the state. Awards through the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves Belmead Farm Change of Zone & Opts to Join Litigation Challenging SB 159 & 199
UPDATED – 12/17/25 –Â After executive session the Sussex County Council returned to chambers and Council President Doug Hudson read a motion that Sussex County would join as a party in the litigation being filed by the Town of Fenwick Island in challenging the legality of SB 159 and SB 199, which was enacted during the…
Read MoreTwo Racoons in Ellendale Area Test Positive for Rabies
The Delaware Division of Public Health is warning those who live near Reynolds Pond Road in Ellendale that two racoons have tested positive for rabies. The racoons involved were sent to DPH Laboratory, where testing confirmed both animals had rabies. DPH strongly urges any residents in this area who believe they may have been bitten,…
Read MoreWorcester County Commissioners Appoint Jackie Cutlip to Fill Board of Education Vacancy
The Worcester County Commissioners have appointed Jackie Cutlip to the Board of Education (BOE) to fill the remainder of a four-year term through November 2026. This vacancy was created by the resignation of Katie Addis. Cutlip, who has owned and operated Bayside Boat Rentals in Ocean City with her husband since 1999, was appointed to…
Read MoreGov. Meyer Announces First Round of Medical Debt Relief
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has announced the first round of medical debt relief with nearly $19-million eliminated for over 18,000 Delawareans. This medical debt relief is supported by a $500,000 investment included in the FY 2026 budget to partner with Undue Medical Debt, which is a national non-profit organization. Undue Medical Debt acquires the most…
Read MoreWorcester County Health Dept Ocean City Office to Close until Spring
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Worcester County Health Department office located at 4 Caroline St, Ocean City, MD, will be closed as of December 17, 2025, and is expected to re-open in the Spring of 2026. All Environmental Health Services will be located at the main Worcester County Health Department office at 6040 Public Landing…
Read MoreRoute 13 Truck Weigh & Inspection Station to be Upgraded and Modernized
Construction on an upgrade and modernization of the Route 13 Truck Weigh and Inspection Station near Delmar is expected to begin this month. Maryland Highway officials say the weigh station will not be enlarged – all the improvements are designed to fit within the existing foot-print of the facility. Upgrades include new truck height detectors…
Read MoreDNREC Urges Safe Handling of Wild Birds as Wildfowl Hunting Seasons Open
Waterfowl hunting season is reopening and DNREC officials remind hunters that safe handling of wild birds is imperative after the recent detection of avian influenza in a sick snow good that was found in eastern Kent County on December 8th and confirmed by the USDA’s National Veterinary Services Lab on Monday. The final segment of…
Read MoreAG Jennings Announces Multi-state Anti-theft Settlement with Hyundai & Kia
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general has reached a settlement with Hyundai and Kia for their sale of millions of vehicles that lacked industry-standard anti-theft technology. This has resulted in an epidemic of car thefts in Delaware – and across the country – which continue to threaten public…
Read MoreLewes Man Charged with Attempted Murder
A Lewes man has been arrested on charges of attempted murder and other offenses after an incident at a Lewes home that left a woman with critical injuries. Delaware State Police were called to a home on Tidal Way on December 13th just after 3am for a check on the welfare. Police found a woman…
Read MoreUPDATED: Del. Joseline Pena-Melnyk Elected Speaker of the House during Special Session Tuesday
UPDATED – 12/16/25 – The Maryland House of Delegates has elected a new speaker – Prince George’s County Delegate Joseline Pena-Melnyk – during a special legislative session on Tuesday. She received glowing recommendations from both sides of the aisle during the nomination process and a unanimous voice vote for election from the full chamber. Pena-Melnyk is…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sunday Morning Millsboro Fire Under Investigation
UPDATED – 12/15/25 – According to Nicola Pizza’s Facebook page the house on Spencer Court that caught fire in Millsboro on Sunday morning was the home of a long-time Nicola kitchen employee. Everyone in the home was able to get out and are safe, but they have lost everything. The folks at Nicola are working…
Read MoreDEFAC December Revenue Estimates Show an Increase over October Numbers
The Delaware Economic Financial Advisory Council met Monday and issued its latest state revenue estimate for the upcoming fiscal year which will begin on July 1st. DEFAC estimates that there will be about $365-million more in revenue than what was estimated two months ago. The December estimate will be the basis for the Governor’s suggested…
Read MoreTraffic Stop in Millsboro Sunday Morning Leads to Arrest for Drugs, Weapons & DUI
A traffic stop by Delaware State Police in Millsboro around midnight on Sunday ended in the arrest of a Philadelphia man on a variety of offenses. Police spotted a Charger northbound on Route 113 near Centerview Drive with a headlight out. The Trooper stopped the Charger and while speaking to the driver, 61 year old…
Read MoreMedical Biller Charged with Diverting Opioids and Federal Health Care Fraud
U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, Benjamin L. Wallace, announced Monday that a federal grand jury in Wilmington has indicted a South Dakota man who allegedly stole the identity of medical professionals that he worked with and ordered thousands of opioid pills. The grand jury also charged 34 year old Ty Mauldin with health…
Read MoreDNREC Names New Leaders to Delaware State Parks
There are several new leaders to Delaware State Parks. DNREC officials announced these recent appointments which include Jayce Madden as inland ponds regional administrator, Chris Pauley – superintendent of Delaware Seashore State Park and Lindsey Goebel – superintendent of Trap Pond State Park. Additional information from DNREC: Jayce Madden was promoted to inland ponds regional administrator…
Read MoreTraffic Stop in Dover Friday Leads to Arrest on DUI and Weapons Charges
A traffic stop by Delaware State Police in Dover led to the arrest of a man on DUI and weapons charges. Police spotted a car swerving on Route 13 northbound near Jerome Drive just before 10 on Friday night and pulled the car over. The driver – identified as 42 year old Donnel Eaddy of…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Three Dover Men after Drug Investigation
Three Dover men have been arrested after warrants were executed at three homes on Vanessa Drive in Dover. Members of the Kent County Drug Unit executed the search warrants on Thursday after an investigation of 39 year old Neal Barnes, 52 year old Anthony James and 51 year old Kevin Walker for distribution of illegal…
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