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Authorities Searching for Man Wanted in Commercial Burglaries
The Delaware State Police and the Dover Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in finding 24-year-old Anthony Yeagley. He is wanted for commercial burglaries, and related offenses, in the Dover area. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful. Information about Anthony Yeagley’s whereabouts can be provided by calling 9-1-1, calling DSP…
Read MoreShooting at Cold Spring Place in Dover; Vehicle Damaged
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon. On November 17th at 12:43 p.m., police received a call regarding the incident and headed to Cold Spring Place Road. Officers found a vehicle had been damaged as a result of the shooting. According to Dover PD, the victim was driving in the area of…
Read MoreUPDATED: NTSB Determines a Single Loose Wire in Dali’s Electrical System the Cause of the Collapse of Key Bridge in Baltimore
UPDATED – 11/18/25 –Â A year and a half after the Container ship Dali collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore the NTSB has concluded that a thin wire deep in the ship’s electrical system was the cause of the Dali losing power and colliding with the bridge on March 26th, 2024. NTSB Chair…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council has Amended the Retail Marijuana Store Ordinance
UPDATED – 11/18/25 – The Sussex County Council recognized a county retiree – Dina Monaco for 45 years of service to Sussex County! Monaco was most recently a Financial Representative III. She received a proclamation and plaque from the Council The Council filled a District 1 vacancy on the Library Advisory Board with former County…
Read MoreNew Westside Salisbury Cell Tower Now in Service
Wicomico County officials Monday announced the completion and activation of a new Verizon tower on the Westside. County Executive Julie Giordano says the Wicomico Cedar Hill Antenna has been two years in the making and will strengthen communications and improve public safety for Westside residents, first responders and local businesses with improved cell coverage and…
Read MoreFire at Laurel-area Residence Under Investigation
Laurel fire crews were called to a residential structure fire around 9:30 Saturday night on Route 13 south of Laurel. Crews arriving at the scene found fire and smoke showing. Firefighters were able to access the burning home and remove an unresponsive male victim – who is in critical condition at TidalHealth Nanticoke Hospital. Firefighters…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury – Road Work on Centre Road Monday, Nov 17
The City of Salisbury Department of Infrastructure and Development announces that a road closure is scheduled to occur on Centre Road in the area leading up to North Salisbury Blvd beginning Monday, November 17. Day Work; Single-lane closure along Centre Road:Â Monday, 11/17 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Night Work: Full road closure along…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Single Vehicle Crash north of Delmar
UPDATED – 11/15/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 30-year-old Jeremy Mitchell, of Georgetown, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal crash on Thursday in Delmar. =============================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 11/14/25 – Delaware State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred just after 5 Thursday evening on Route 13 north of…
Read MoreBethany Beach Town Council Workshop/Special Meeting Monday Morning
The Bethany Beach Town Council will hold a workshop-special meeting on Monday morning, November 17 in the Town Meeting Room. The Agenda has three topics that will be up for discussion and possible consideration – including the contract for the Route 26 sidewalk extension, the Water Department’s new clarifier and changes in the Town’s parking…
Read MoreRiddle Farm WWTP near Berlin Fully Operational after Rehabilitation Project
Worcester County officials say that the Riddle Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant is now fully operational. The plant has been undergoing rehabilitation since June of 2024. Officials say a clogging issue developed in 2017 and from 2018 until earlier this month, effluent was pumped and hauled from the Riddle Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Ocean…
Read MoreRibbon Cut on New Sussex County Family Court Courthouse
It’s open! State and local officials ceremonially cut the ribbon on the new Sussex County Family Court building on East Market Street in Georgetown. The new facility improves safety, privacy and efficiency with dedicated mediation rooms, private attorney-client spaces, safer routes for incarcerated individuals and a lobby that keeps long lines indoors. Delaware Courts officials…
Read MoreAG Jennings Statement after Federal Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction Against DE Permit to Purchase
On Thursday, Judge Maryellen Noreika for the District of Delaware denied the Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association for a preliminary injunction against the state’s permit to purchase law – which is a handgun training and licensing law. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings released a statement Friday: I’m grateful to our team and to our partners in Freshfields…
Read MoreDredging at Ocean City Inlet to Begin Around November 20
Maryland DNR officials say that dredging is expected to begin at the Ocean City Inlet on or about November 20th. The Army Corps of Engineers will concentrate on the inlet with the goal to finish clearing the entrance into the West Ocean City Harbor. This dredging should be completed shortly before Thanksgiving. If time allows,…
Read MoreDelaware Democratic Party Welcomes New Executive Director
The Delaware Democratic Party has a new executive director. Seth Barnes has been appointed to the position and will begin on Monday, November 17th. Barnes has over 15 years of experience in government, campaigns and nonprofit leadership and most recently served as a Legislative Aide to US Senator Amy Klobuchar. Barnes and his wife relocated…
Read MoreDelDOT’s Name That Plow Contest is Underway!
The 5th Annual Name That Plow Contest is looking for your creative and funny names for their snowplows! The contest is open to elementary school students in grades K through 5. Three names will be chosen – one from each county. Each winner will get a snowplow visit at their school. You can enter individually…
Read MoreMultiple Alarm Blaze Destroys Berlin Business
A multiple alarm fire off Worcester Highway Thursday is under investigation by the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s office. Firefighters from Berlin were called to Bayside Jet Drive just after 1:20pm where they found a single story building well involved with fire through the roof and extending from the front wall of the structure. Command requested…
Read MoreUPDATED: Whitehaven Ferry is Back in Service
UPDATED – 11/14/25 – The Whitehaven Ferry is operating again and has been since Wednesday around noon. Sorry for the delayed message. ============================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 11/11/25 – The Whitehaven Ferry near Salisbury will be closed temporarily on Wednesday, November 12th for maintenance. It shouldn’t be long term and we will let you know when…
Read MoreUPDATE: House Bill 255 with HA 2 & HA 3; House Substitute 1 for HR 19 Both Pass in Special and Extraordinary Sessions
UPDATED 2:30 p.m.– 11-13-25:Â With 25 votes needed to pass, House Bill 255 with HA 2 & HA 3 crafted to address the projected budget shortfall passed in the House with 26 yes votes, 13 voting no and two absent. The 26 who voted yes were all Democrat legislators. HB 255 now heads to the…
Read MoreWorcester County Offices at Isle of Wight and St. Martins Neck Road in Bishopville Closing for Renovations
Worcester County Government’s satellite offices at Isle of Wight, located at MD Rt. 90 and St. Martins Neck Road, will be closed for renovations from Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, through spring 2026. Services provided at this location by the Treasurer’s Office and Health Department will temporarily be relocated. For northern Worcester County residents, a Treasurer’s Office…
Read MoreLaurel High School Student in Custody Following Altercation, Knife Threat
A student is in custody after an altercation in the Laurel School District–at the high school this morning. School District Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore stated that before school started, students who had arrived by bus were in the gymnasium, which is the location where all bus riders report before going through the metal detectors to…
Read MoreOcean City, Maryland Police Investigating Several Cases Involving Fraudulent Checks
The Ocean City Police Department earlier this month began investigating several cases involving fraudulent checks. On November 7th, Officers learned that the suspect (or suspects) have been stealing checks from residential mailboxes in the West Ocean City area, then “washing” the checks and attempting to cash them at multiple banks across Worcester County. The woman…
Read MoreDART Statewide Service Change to Become Effective November 16th, 2025
DART Statewide Bus Service Change becomes effective Sunday, November 16th. DTC received feedback from riders and the public through five public hearing workshops held in September, as well as website submissions. As a result of a thorough review of all comments, modifications were made to the original proposal. The route-specific details can be viewed at Approved…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer and DSB Announce Winners of EDGE 2.0 Small Business Grant Competition
Governor Matt Meyer, and the Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) have announced the winners of the EDGE 2.0 Grant Competition. EDGE, the Division’s flagship pitch and funding competition, stands for Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion. Seven awards totaling an enhanced allocation of $1.15M dollars, were presented to Delaware small businesses in a ceremony at…
Read MoreReassessment Special Committee Hearing Schedule Finalized
The bipartisan Special Committees formed by the Senate and House Democratic leadership to investigate Delaware’s recent statewide property reassessment has finalized its schedule for the remaining three hearings to be held at Legislative Hall this fall:  Wednesday, November 19, 2025 9:30 a.m. in the Senate Chamber Topic: Updates from New Castle County  Tuesday,…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Arrested for Felony Firearms Offenses
The Delaware State Police have arrested a 55-year-old Bridgeville man for felony firearms offenses, following an investigation of him possessing firearms as a person prohibited. According to State Police, on November 6th members of the Delaware State Police Firearms Transaction and Purchasing Unit and the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, investigated a residence…
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