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Time Running Out to Register to Vote in Delaware
Eligible Delaware residents who are not yet registered to vote in Delaware and who wish to vote in the November 3rd, 2026, General Election must register to vote on or before Saturday, October 10th at 11:59 p.m. in order to vote in the General Election, according to the Delaware Department of Elections. If you are…
Read MoreOver 30 Bills Signed into Law by Gov. Meyer
Governor Matt Meyer went on a bill signing spree last Wednesday enacting nearly 31 bills that were passed during the last session of the General Assembly. Included in those bills – HS 1 for HB 356 – which prohibits the sale of class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals beginning January 1…
Read MoreFatal Motorcycle Crash Under Investigation in Pocomoke City
A Pocomoke City man has died after a motorcycle crash Tuesday morning around 6 on Old Virginia Road near Ocean Highway. Pocomoke City Police located a motorcycle and a Ford Mustang that were involved in a crash. The operator of the motorcycle, 26 year old Treyquan Johnson of Pocomoke City was pronounced dead at the…
Read MoreSouthbound Side of Minos Conaway Roundabout Opens
A part of the Minos Conaway grade separated intersection project has been completed. The southbound portion was completed Monday afternoon and restores access to Minos Conaway Road at one roundabout and carries southbound traffic off-highway south to a roundabout at New Road to the Lewes Senior Center on Janice Road – or back to Route…
Read MoreLeaf Collection in Lewes Begins Wednesday
Leaf collection for the 2026 season in Lewes will begin Wednesday, October 7. Leaves must be raked to the curbside. To schedule your leaf pick-up, please contact the city at 302-645-7777. Free leaf collection is available upon request during the months of October, November, and December on most Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays – with the…
Read MoreDelDOT Public Workshop Set for Millville Area Community Transportation Plan
DelDOT will hold a public workshop on Tuesday, October 27 to provide an overview of the Millville Area Community Transportation Plan. The workshop will be at Lord Baltimore Elementary School from 5 to 7pm. DelDOT will share existing conditions, findings and your input on priorities for walking, bicycling, roadway crossing, connectivity and mobility. Attendees can…
Read MoreDelaware’s Modern Justice of the Peace Court Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Sixty years ago, the Justice of the Peace Court joined the Delaware State Court system by an act of the State Legislature and a gala dinner and reception was held in Dover Monday night. JP Courts have their roots in England and Colonial America, but the modern court began in the First State in 1965-66.…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Fatal Crash Sunday near Hartly
UPDATED – 10/06/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 46-year-old Douglas Vitale from Dover as the man who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Sunday morning in Hartly. =========================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 10/05/26 – A single vehicle crash in Hartly has left a 46 year old Dover man dead. Delaware State Police were…
Read MoreGov Meyer Signs Proclamation to Mark National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Governor Matt Meyer marked the start of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by signing a proclamation and ceremonially signed five bills that strengthen protections for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the First State. These bills all make it easier to keep people safe. The five bills were signed into law on September 14,…
Read More3800 Pounds of Trash Removed from Shorelines, Wetlands & Waterways During Delaware Coastal Cleanup
Over 1200 volunteers picked up over 3800 pounds of trash from Delaware shorelines, wetlands and waterways in mid-September. DNREC officials say volunteers picked up about 21,000 individual items – with cigarette butts, food wrappers and bottle caps the top three items collected. Other larger items were also picked up – including construction materials and a…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Georgetown Man for DUI in Bear Sunday Night
A Georgetown man was arrested by Delaware State Police Sunday night in Bear. Delaware State Police spotted a Nissan Titan swerving on Route 1 and performed a traffic stop. The driver was identified as 65 year old Bruce Butler of Georgetown and showed signs of impairment. Butler refused to complete the standardized field sobriety tests…
Read MoreMaryland Flags Ordered to Half-Staff Tuesday, October 6
Governor Wes Moore has ordered Maryland Flags lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, October 6. This is the day that the funeral service for former State Delegate Carolyn J. B. Howard will be held. Howard, who represented District 24 from 1988 to 1990 and 1992 to 2019, passed away on September 19th.…
Read MoreMD DNR Report: Maryland Oysters Show 5 Years of Growth
Maryland’s oyster populations showing five years of upward growth! A report from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources shows that there has been growth in all three areas of oyster management – sanctuaries, public fishery areas and aquaculture – which are assessed every 5 years. There has been considerable success in Maryland’s oyster sanctuaries –…
Read MoreDelaware Awards $7.1-million to Strengthen Early Literacy Instruction
Twenty-eight school districts and charter schools in Delaware have been awarded over $7.1-million in Bridge to Practice grants for the 2026-27 school year by the Delaware Department of Education. This funding supports implementation of the state’s Birth through Grade 3 Early Literacy Plan – for strengthening early literacy instruction and improving reading outcomes for students.…
Read MoreDelDOT Storm Drain Inspections at Dover Toll Plaza 10/6 to 10/8
The Delaware Department of Transportation will be performing storm drain inspections along Route 1 northbound and southbound at the Dover Toll Plaza beginning October 6th through October 8th. Motorists may experience brief rolling closures requiring simultaneous closure of both High-Speed Toll Plaza lanes at the Dover Toll Plaza as well as mobile single lane rolling…
Read MoreFire & Carbon Monoxide Alert Device Program Launched in Delaware
Now available – fire and carbon monoxide alert devices for Delawareans who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or otherwise unable to rely on traditional audible alarms. This new alert device program was established through House Bill 53. The devices are equipped with specialized life-saving equipment including visual alerts and vibrating bed shakers to ensure…
Read MoreBGE, Delmarva Power and Pepco to Deliver Tax Savings Directly to Maryland Customers
Many Maryland families and businesses are feeling pressure from the high cost of energy. Earlier this week Delmarva Power, along with BGE and Pepco, announced plans to seek regulatory approval to return about $160-million in tax savings directly to Maryland customers – with about $20-million to benefit Delmarva Power customers. The proposed benefits come from…
Read MoreHistoric Agreement Launched to Advance Childhood Health for Delaware’s Children
The Delaware Attorney General’s office along with the AI duPont Charitable Trust and the Nemours Foundation have announced a landmark agreement committing $950-million over 11 years to promote the health and well-being of Delaware’s children for generations to come. The agreement, which includes the State of Delaware and State of Florida, establishes the Alfred I.…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Honors 10 Recipients of the Order of the First State
Governor Matt Meyer has announced 10 recipients of the Order of the First State – Delaware’s highest civilian honor. The Order of the First State recognizes individuals whose exceptional service, leadership and achievements have made a profound and lasting impact on the state and its people – including former 6th District Senator Ernie Lopez of…
Read MoreOC Fire Department Rescue Swimmers Rescue 3 Swimmers in Distress Friday Morning
Friday morning just after 9, the Ocean City Fire Department was dispatched to the beach in the area of 19th Street for multiple swimmers in distress – including children. Rescue swimmers went into the water when they arrived at the scene and additional resources – including Maryland State Police Aviation and the OC Police Department…
Read MoreUPDATED: Maryland Flag to Half-Staff for Eastern Shore Officers
UPDATED 10/02/26 – Flag Status Alert: United States Flag and Maryland Flag will be at Half-Staff This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the United States Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, October 3, 2026. This is the day of the funeral service for Chief George Bacorn, Chief of Police for the…
Read MoreFriday is City of Lewes Community Service Day
Friday is the City of Lewes Community Service Day. City offices are closed as City officials, staff and residents work together to make Lewes shine with beautification and neighbor-focused projects across town. They will work from 8am to 2pm – starting with registration at the Maintenance Shop at 8am and ending with a Thank You…
Read MoreAAA: Gas Prices Dipping Following Record-Setting September
Gas prices have been coming back down, offering some relief for drivers. AAA reports that the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped nearly 7 cents from last week to $4.41. This follows a record-setting September at the pump. The monthly average was $4.33, 50 cents higher than the previous September record of…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Announces Three New Downtown Development Districts
Millsboro has been designated Delaware’s newest Downtown Development District, making it eligible for state and local incentives aimed at encouraging new housing, businesses and redevelopment in the downtown area. Governor Matt Meyer announced Millsboro along with Claymont and Newport as the state’s three newest districts, bringing the program to all 15 districts allowed under state…
Read MoreState Police Arrest Sussex Central Middle School Student Found with Knife
Delaware State Police have arrested a teenage boy from Millsboro, Delaware, for felony offenses after a knife was found in his backpack on Tuesday at Sussex Central Middle School in Georgetown. Police say that yesterday, September 29th, the School Resource Officer (SRO) at Sussex Central Middle School on Patriots Way in Georgetown, was notified by school…
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