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UPDATED: Two New Faces Elected to Henlopen Acres Council
UPDATED – 08/31/25 – There will be 2 new faces on the Henlopen Acres Town Council. Challengers Lee Raesly and Alex Jacobs were the top vote-getters for the two open seats on the Council. Raesly received 164 votes, Alex Jacobs won 101 votes and incumbent Jeffrey Jacobs got 99 votes at Saturday’s election. Raesly and Alex…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury Closings for Labor Day Monday
In observance of the Labor Day holiday, City of Salisbury offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025. If your trash and recycling collection is normally scheduled for Monday, September 1, it will be picked up on Tuesday, September 2. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we observe the holiday.
Read MoreLabor Day Closings for Wicomico County
WICOMICO COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. CONVENIENCE CENTERS, LANDFILL, BRUSH PILE, FERRIES – LABOR DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE On Monday, September 1, 2025, the Newland Park Landfill and Brush Pile will be closed. All external Convenience Centers will be closed. Upper and…
Read MoreOcean City Police Looking to Identify Burglary Suspect
Ocean City Police are investigating two burglaries that occurred Saturday. Investigation into a burglary early in the morning hours at an enclosed outdoor bar near 2nd Street and at a mini-golf business near 139th Street show the same suspect in both incidents. Police say the suspect was seen Saturday morning in the downtown area wearing…
Read MoreWilmington Man Arrested for DUI after Leading Dewey Beach Police on Chase
A Dewey Beach motorcycle officer on patrol Friday night around 9:30 spotted an Acura SUV passing stopped vehicles on in the area of New Orleans Street and Coastal Highway. The driver – identified as 29 year old Louis Fedele of Wilmington – also failed to stop at stop sign. When the officer attempted a traffic…
Read MoreCourt Ruling Eliminates ‘Direct Supervision’ Provision in State Law Affecting Delaware Hunters Ages 18 to 21
Kent County Resident Judge Renata Green-Streett found in favor of the plaintiffs in a recent decision in Delaware Superior Court (Birney et al. v. Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security et al) that Delaware’s constitutional right to keep and bear arms extends to all Delawareans aged 18 or older. This eliminates a provision in…
Read MoreSearch Warrant Leads to Arrest of Millsboro Man on Drug Charges
A Millsboro man has been arrested after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Mount Joy Road Friday. Members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Governor’s Task Force and DSP SORT team went into the home after an investigation of 38 year old Djuan Sheppard for distribution of illegal drugs from the residence.…
Read MoreMD Man Arrested for 5th DUI near Bridgeville Friday Night
Delaware State Police were called to the area of Routes 13 and 404 near Bridgeville Friday night around 9 for a report of a Yukon driving at a low speed in the left lane and swerving all over the roadway. Police initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver – 51 year old Todd Kellner…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Dies from Injuries in Crash on Hardscrabble Road
A Georgetown man involved in a crash on Hardscrabble Road around 7pm Tuesday, August 19th has died from his injuries. Delaware State Police say the single vehicle crash occurred east of Tyndall Road after a Honda Pilot driven by 29 year old Marco Lobos-Simaj went off the roadway and into a ditch where it struck…
Read MoreDE Senate Republicans Support Trump Administration Intent to Withdraw Federal Approval for US Wind Project off Ocean City & Delaware
The Trump Administration’s intent to withdraw federal approval for US Wind’s proposed offshore wind farm off the coast of Ocean City is supported by the Delaware Senate Republican Caucus. Senator Gerald Hocker says the decision reflects concerns that have been voiced by the coastal communities – about both the economy and the environment. Hocker is…
Read MoreDART Labor Day Service Information – Last Day for Beach Connection & Beach Bus Service
DART will offer bus service in New Castle County on Routes 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 13, 15, 33, 40, and 64 operating on a Sunday schedule. Paratransit service will operate complimentary ADA-only service. DART’s Beach Bus service and Route 305 Beach Connection will operate, all other fixed route and paratransit services will not operate. Monday, September 1 is…
Read MoreRevised Regulations for the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner will Become Effective Sept 11
The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner has established the regulations necessary to implement Chapter 13 in the Delaware Code and will become effective on September 11. The revised regulations – published in the Delaware Register of Regulations – update and correct inaccurate Delaware Code references relating to criminal background checks and allow the Commissioner discretion…
Read More11 Year old Boy Dies in Early Morning Fire in Parsonsburg
An 11 year old boy died early this morning in a house fire on Zion Road in Parsonsburg. Firefighters from Parsonsburg Volunteer Fire Department were called just after 4am and found heavy fire in the single family home. Fire Marshal investigators say three adults were able to escape and told firefighters the boy was still…
Read MoreOceanside Beach at The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park Reopens Saturday, August 30
DNREC will reopen a stretch of the oceanside beach at The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park Saturday, August 30th. However the bayside beach remains closed until October 1st – it is used by shorebirds migrating south for the winter. The Point has closed annually since 1993 each March for the benefit of threatened and…
Read MoreAG Kathy Jennings & AGs Win in AmeriCorps Fight
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors have prevailed in preserving funding for AmeriCorps. The White House Office of Management and Budget has agreed to release over $184-million in funding that will be awarded to service programs across the country – including over $750,000 for AmeriCorps programs…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Vetoes SB 63 And SB 75
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has returned two bills to the General Assembly without his signature: Senate Bill 63 (with SA 1)–pertaining to wage enforcement in construction and Senate Bill 75 (with SA 1 & 2)–pertaining to local zoning and retail cannabis. In separate veto statements, the Governor outlined his concerns and a path forward that…
Read MoreEaston Airport Airfield Modernization Program Project Update
As the calendar turns into September, the Easton Airport is looking forward to moving into the next phase of their Airfield Modernization Program. The next phase of the project will focus on upgrading the airfield’s electrical infrastructure. This will involve installing a new electrical vault and regulators, running new conduit for the entire length of…
Read MoreMaryland Board of Public Works Approves $30M in Statewide Projects
Governor Wes Moore and the Board of Public Works have advanced $30.4 million in strategic investments to strengthen communities across the state, including the Eastern Shore. Among the projects approved was a $325,000 investment to acquire 27 acres in Worcester County that will be added to the Pocomoke State Forest, providing space to plant more…
Read MoreOcean City MD Police Investigating July 5th Assault, Suspects Still At Large
The Ocean City, Maryland Police Department is investigating an assault that happened in the area of 14th Street & St Louis Avenue on July 5th at about 3:00 a.m. Officers have been following up on other investigative leads and have been unable to identify the suspects. The individuals possibly live in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area.…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash In Worcester County
Maryland State Police are investigating a deadly crash in Worcester County in the Ocean City area that happened just after 10 a.m. yesterday, August 27th. Troopers say 65-year-old Dennis Ellis of Berlin was riding his motorcycle west on Route 50 at Inlet Isle Lane when a Jeep Grand Cherokee failed to yield and struck…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer’s Office Announces Fall Internship Program
Governor Matt Meyer’s office is now accepting applications for its Fall internship program. Over eight weeks, interns will assist the Office of the Governor staff by serving Delaware residents and gaining knowledge about state government. Potential projects and responsibilities include drafting proclamations, tributes, and event memos; answering constituent calls; and attending events such as a cabinet…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Cambridge Under Investigation
The cause of a house fire that occurred yesterday, August 27th on Race Street in Cambridge, Dorchester County is under investigation. The occupants of the two story, wood frame, single family home discovered the fire and were able to safely evacuate and are being assisted by the American Red Cross. Total damage is estimated to…
Read MoreUpdate – Suspect Arrested in Connection with Shots Fired Incident
Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Brandon Carter of Dover in connection with a shots fired incident last month. On July 11th at about 5:20 a.m., troopers responded to Washington Place in Dover for the shots fired report. When they arrived, troopers learned that multiple rounds were fired at an occupied residence. Five adults and…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert – All Way Stop Implementations in Georgetown Area
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will be converting the two way stop control at the intersection of Sycamore Road / Beaver Dam Branch Road in the Georgetown area to an All Way Stop control with new signs and pavement markings. The work will take place starting at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced for 2022 shooting into Felton Home
A Salisbury man has been sentenced for his role in a shooting that happened in 2022. Jared Hopkins, who is 28 years old, was sentenced on August 13th to 55 years of incarceration suspended after 14 years for decreasing levels of supervision. The shots were fired into an occupied home injuring a woman in Felton.…
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