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Reassessment 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…
Read MoreDelaware Applies for $1 Billion in Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
Governor Matt Meyer announced that Delaware has applied for up to $1 billion from the Rural Health Transformation Program to expand healthcare access, lower costs, and strengthen the workforce in rural Kent and Sussex counties, home to nearly 40% of the state’s population. The proposal includes establishing a four-year medical school, two Hope Center-style integrated…
Read MoreTwo Arrested, One Sought Following Home Invasion-Robbery in Felton
Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Dylan Charles and 22-year-old Quincey Thomas, both of Wilmington, following a home invasion-robbery in Felton on November 11th. The individuals are known to a teen male who lives in the home. Once inside, Charles and Thomas confronted the teen, demanded money, and threatened him with a handgun. The female…
Read MoreSenators Blunt Rochester, Welch, Collins Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Farm to School Program
U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester, Peter Welch of Vermont and Susan Collins of Maine have reintroduced the Farm to School Act, bipartisan legislation with the goal of getting more fresh, locally grown foods in schools across the nation. The Senators’ legislation would increase annual funding for the program, reduce barriers to applying for Farm to…
Read MoreShots Fired at Passing Vehicle in Dover Alley
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday evening. Around 5:42 p.m., Dover Police responded to the area of New Castle Avenue and Kent Avenue for the report of the shots fired. Police learned that the victim was driving in the alley between New Castle Avenue and Kent Avenue when someone…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Five Vehicle Crash on Coastal Hwy Near Milton; GoFundMe Set Up for Victims
UPDATED – 11/09/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 62 year old Charlene Broccolo and 64 year old Albert Broccolo, both of Bel Air, Maryland, as people who died in the fatal five-vehicle crash on Friday in Lewes. A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family. ================================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 11/08/25 – Two…
Read MoreGov Wes Moore Announces Funding to Assist Veterans and their Families at Veterans Day Ceremony
Governor Wes Moore honored the sacrifices of Maryland’s veterans and their families during a ceremony on Veterans Day. Gov Moore has announced $250,000 in funding to be allocated to four initiatives that provide critical aid for rent, groceries and household stability and says that the partnership built through this effort will strengthen Maryland’s support network…
Read MoreDRBA Dedicates Expanded Memorial Wall at Veterans Memorial Park in New Castle on Veterans Day
Federal and state officials joined with Delaware River and Bay Authority officials to dedicate the expanded Memorial Wall of Remembrance at the Veterans Memorial Park adjacent to the Delaware Memorial Bridge in New Castle. The $5-million project began in June of 2024 to expand the Memorial Wall to include recognition of every serviceman and servicewoman…
Read MoreFrankford Man Arrested on Drug & Weapons Offenses
A Frankford man has been arrested following a Probation and Parole search Monday in Frankford. The Sussex County Governor’s Task Force was requested after an administrative search at 20 year old probationer Malachi Mahon’s home on Frankford Avenue in Frankford. Probation officers during their search turned up the following: Approximately 6.44 grams of crack-cocaine Approximately…
Read MoreOne Student Arrested After Dorchester Sheriff’s Office Responds to Fights at Cambridge-South Dorchester HS Monday
Dorchester County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Cambridge-South Dorchester High School just after noon on Monday for a report of multiple fights involving students. Officials say the School Resource Officer was alerted to the initial disturbance and requested additional deputies after multiple, unrelated altercations occurred within a short timeframe in various areas around the school.…
Read MoreSalisbury Woman Sentenced in Pizza City Shooting in Salisbury
Another suspect has been sentenced in a shooting that occurred at Pizza City in Salisbury on April 15, 2023. On Friday, November 7th, 37 year old Kyiesha Elliott of Salisbury, was sentenced to 10 years in prison with 5 years as active incarceration and another 5 suspended in lieu of 5 years of probation. Elliott…
Read MoreDE E-ZPass to Undergo Changes and Updates Beginning Thursday, Nov 13
On Thursday, the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles will launch a redesigned, ADA-compliant E-ZPass website. This redesign will include a new look, improved accessibility and be more user-friendly. Legislation signed by the Governor in June improves customer service with an extended period to pay tolls or fees for violations following the date that the violation…
Read MoreKent County, DE Government Offices Closed for Veterans Day
Kent County Government offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. Trash collection service for Kent County customers will not be affected by the holiday.  This annual closure honors the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. Kent County encourages residents to take time to reflect on the contributions…
Read MoreWicomico County Public Hearing on FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program November 12
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano invites all citizens to participate in a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in the DaNang Room of the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center beginning at 6:00 PM. The public is encouraged to present their comments…
Read MoreWicomico County Veteran’s Day Holiday Closures
WICOMICO COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of the Veteran’s Day holiday. CONVENIENCE CENTERS, LANDFILL, BRUSH PILE, FERRIES On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the Newland Park Landfill, Convenience Center and Brush Pile will be opened. All external Convenience Centers, Whitehaven Ferry and Upper Ferry…
Read MoreVETERANS DAY EVENTS 2025
VETERANS DAY EVENTS Tuesday, Nov 11 – 11-12pm – VFW Post 7447 will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Rehoboth Bandstand followed by an open house at the Post Home on State Road in Rehoboth Beach from 12 to 2pm and an open house at American Legion Post 5 on King Charles Ave,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Vehicle Crash Near Oak Orchard Leaves 1 Dead
UPDATED – 11/09/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 76-year-old Peter Roskowski, of Millsboro, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal crash on Friday in Millsboro. ================================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 11/08/25 – Delaware State Police continue to investigate a crash on Route 24 near Layton Davis Road east of Millsboro that left a…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Burglary at State-Owned Building & Theft of State-Owned Vehicle
Delaware State Police and Dover Police were called to the State Police Bureau of Identification on South Bay Road for a burglar alarm on Saturday just before 4pm. Police arriving at the scene learned that an unknown male suspect wearing a mask forced entry through the public access door using a steel sewer lid. Inside…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Inmate Death in Somerset County
An inmate was found dead at Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover on Sunday. Maryland State Police were called around 6am by prison officials about the death of 36 year old Ray Oselmo, who was found on the ground and unresponsive in his cell by officers at ECI. A suspect – also an inmate – has…
Read MoreHarrington Man Arrested after Shooting Incident Friday
A Harrington man has been arrested following a shooting incident that occurred Friday afternoon on Staytonville Road east of Harrington. Delaware State Police learned that a man, later identified as 60 year old John Allen of Harrington, was standing near the roadway with his hands in the air. Two vehicles stopped and the victim was…
Read MoreRemote Attendance Bill Voted out of DE House Committee
Legislation that would permit remote attendance and participation by electronic means by Delaware House members at a special session has been voted out of committee. HS 1 for House Resolution 19 would require a quorum of the House be physically present in Dover. Authorization of the Speaker of the House is required for remote participation…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Charged with DUI after Crash Thursday Evening
A two vehicle crash on Hickman Road west of Greenwood Thursday evening sent three people to area hospitals. Delaware State Police say a Trailblazer was northbound on Linden School Road around 5:30, entered the intersection and was struck by a Charger that was westbound on Hickman Road. Troopers contacted the driver of the Trailblazer who…
Read MoreDelaware Lawmakers Join Bipartisan PJM State Legislator Collaborative
Four Delaware lawmakers have joined the bipartisan PJM State Legislator Collaborative. Senators Stephanie Hansen and Russ Huxtable and Representatives Frank Burns and Debra Heffernan join lawmakers from 12 other states and the District of Columbia in urging PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator for Delaware, to address the increasing pressure on electric rates and energy…
Read MoreTwo Measures Advance to the Full DE State House during Extraordinary Session on November 13
The House Administration Committee has advanced two bills that will be heard by the full State House during the Extraordinary Session on Thursday, November 13th. One measure, House Bill 255, is to protect Delaware’s budget from a major shortfall. Officials from the House Majority Caucus say “Delaware is a rolling conformity state, meaning its tax…
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