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Ground is Broken for TidalHealth Millsboro North Campus
State, local and regional officials were on hand Friday as ground was broken for the new TidalHealth Millsboro North Campus. The new 150,000 square-foot facility will stand as the health system’s largest outpatient facility – located on Route 113 north of Route 20. The healthcare facility will be comprised of three buildings. The first building…
Read MoreMD SHA to Close MD 405 Crossover at Rt 301 Beginning Saturday Till Further Notice
After 2 deadly crashes that took the lives of three people in just 3 days this week, Maryland State Highway officials are closing the median crossover for MD 405/Price Station Road at Rt 301 in Queen Anne’s County. This closure will begin Saturday – only emergency vehicle access will be maintained at that intersection. Drivers…
Read MoreWorcester County Appoints New Director of Emergency Services
The search for a permanent director of Worcester County Emergency Service has come to an end. Worcester County Commissioners have appointed Chris Shaffer as the new director – beginning August 11th. Shaffer will oversee Worcester County Emergency Services which includes the 911 Communications Center, Emergency Management and the P25 800 Megahertz Radio Division. Shaffer brings…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Shooting Incident
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on East Broadstairs Place. Police were called around 8:30 Wednesday night and spoke with the victim who said the home sustained damage from gunfire, but it was not known when it occurred. Investigation revealed the incident likely occurred overnight Tuesday into Wednesday while the family was asleep.…
Read MorePony Swim Week Events Beginning at Chincoteague & Assateague Island
Events for Pony Swim week in Chincoteague begin on Saturday morning. The South Herd roundup will begin at 7am. The public can watch the over 50 ponies – both adult and foals – as they arrive at the southern corral on Beach Road. These ponies will be at the Southern Corral through Tuesday for pictures…
Read MoreDSP & Ocean View Police investigate Smoke Shop Burglary in Millville
Ocean View and Delaware State Police responded to an burglar alarm activation at Marley’s Smoke Shop on Atlantic Avenue in Millville around 1am on Thursday. Police found the business had been forcibly entered through the front door and investigation showed four unidentified suspects – all with the faces covered and wearing gloves – who ransacked…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Investigating Double Fatal Crash In Queen Anne’s County
Maryland State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in which two people were killed this afternoon in Queen Anne’s County. The driver and the passenger of a Toyota Camry, identified as 63-year-old Valerie Haines and 86-year-old Patricia Mead of Ridgley, Maryland, were pronounced deceased on the scene by Queen Anne’s emergency medical services personnel. The…
Read MoreNotice of Bethany Beach Town Council Election Cancellation
In accordance with the Town Charter 5.4.4 Uncontested Elections–the town council election in Bethany Beach has been cancelled. Theresa Keil, Jerry Morris, and Marc Tanowitz will be sworn in to serve a two-year term at the Town Council Reorganization meeting to be held on September 15th at 10:00 AM: The candidates submitted their intents prior…
Read MoreUPDATE: Recreational Water Advisory Lifted for Cape Henlopen Main Beach
UPDATE– 7/24/25: Type: Recreational Water Advisory Lift Reason: Other Location: Cape Henlopen Main Beach (Cape Henlopen State Park) As of 4:30 p.m., the Recreational Water Advisory at Cape Henlopen Main Beach was lifted following a resample which showed the level of fecal indicator bacteria was now below the standard. For more information go to https://recwaters.dnrec.delaware.gov Original…
Read MoreUPDATE: Swimming Advisory Lifted for Herring Point Beach at Cape Henlopen State Park
UPDATE–7/24/25: Type: Recreational Water Advisory Lift As of 4:30 p.m. today, July 24th the recreational water advisory was lifted at Herring Point Beach (Cape Henlopen State Park). The advisory was lifted following a resample which showed the level of fecal indicator bacteria was now below the standard. For more information go to https://recwaters.dnrec.delaware.gov Original Post: A recreational…
Read MoreLawmakers Reintroduce First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit to Boost Affordable Homeownership
U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester and a group of Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act to help make homeownership more affordable for young and middle-class Americans. The bill would provide a refundable tax credit of up to $15,000—equal to 10% of a home’s purchase price—for qualifying first-time buyers. The credit would…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Salisbury Caused by Electrical Failure
A fire at a house on East Church Street in Salisbury late last night was caused by an electrical failure in the area of the bathroom ceiling, according to the City of Salisbury Fire Department–Office of the City Fire Marshal. No deaths or injuries resulted from the blaze. Total damage was estimated at $10,000. The…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Announces Key Leadership Changes in His Administration
 Governor Matt Meyer has announced a strategic leadership transition within his Administration. Vanessa Phillips, who has served as Chief of Staff since January 2025, is now Senior Advisor to the Governor. Meanwhile, Misty Seemans, who was previously Deputy Legal Counsel, is taking over as Chief of Staff. Governor Meyer praised Phillips for her instrumental…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Raping, Strangling 72-Year-Old Woman
Dover Police have arrested a 36-year-old Dover man for raping and strangling a 72-year-old woman while inside her home on Tuesday afternoon. Police say Antonio Powell is known to the victim. A warrant was obtained for Powell’s arrest, and just after 3:30 p.m., a Dover Police Motor Unit Officer took Powell into custody without incident…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Legislation, Presents Awards Benefiting Veterans and Service Members
Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed a package of legislation aimed at expanding opportunity, improving access, and strengthening protections for Delaware’s military families, veterans, and National Guard members. Governor Meyer states that these bills are about breaking down real barriers that military families face — obstacles that no service member or their family should have to…
Read MoreUPDATE: Swimming Advisory Lifted for Lewes Beach North
UPDATE: Type: Recreational Water Advisory Lift Reason: Bacteria Location: Lewes Beach North (Savannah Beach) As of 4 p.m. today, July 23rd, the recreational water advisory has been lifted following a resample which showed the level of fecal indicator bacteria was now below the standard. For more information go to https://recwaters.dnrec.delaware.gov Original Post: A swimming…
Read MoreMaryland Waterway Improvement Fund Provides $20 Million in Capital Grants for Public Boating Access, Navigable Waterways and Safety
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will distribute $20 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants for Fiscal Year 2026, starting July 1st. The funding will support public boating access, waterway dredging, emergency response equipment, and other infrastructure projects. Funded by boat excise taxes and a portion of the state gas tax, the program has…
Read MoreBipartisan Bill Introduced to Protect State and Local Judges
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and John Cornyn of Texas have introduced the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act, which would establish a State Judicial Threat Intelligence and Resource Center to provide technical assistance, training, and threat monitoring for state and local judges and court personnel. Senator Coons says public servants should be able…
Read MoreSussex County Investigating Water Discharge Issue from Bethany Beach-Area Facility
Sussex County is addressing a diversion of treated wastewater from its South Coastal Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility near Bethany Beach. On Saturday, July 19th, the County’s Environmental Services division reported to DNREC that a damaged section of pipe had caused some of the sanitized effluent—normally discharged offshore—to instead flow into a nearby tax ditch by…
Read MoreDSB Unveils EDGE 2.0 to Help Small Businesses Thrive
The Delaware Division of Small Business has unveiled EDGE 2.0 — a reimagined grant competition offering $1.15 million to help small businesses thrive. Governor Matt Meyer says Delaware small businesses are integral to our economy and affirms the state’s commitment supporting them every step of the way. He says EDGE 2.0 will make it easier…
Read MoreHistorical Marker Celebrating Rehoboth Beach Patrol to be Installed August 5
The City of Rehoboth Beach will unveil a new historical marker – this one denoting the Rehoboth Beach Patrol’s long history – during a ceremony at 9 am Tuesday, August 5th on Baltimore Avenue in front of the new beach patrol building. The brief ceremony is open to the public. Mayor Stan Mills says they…
Read MoreUPDATED: Ocean City Voters Say No to Short Term Rental Restrictions
UPDATED 07/22/25 – The Special Election Referendum question has been defeated. The ordinance passed by the Mayor and Council earlier this year will not remain in effect. This affects only the R-1 Single Family and MH Mobile Home Residential Districts.  ==================================================== UPDATED – 07/20/25 – Voters in Ocean City will vote on Tuesday, July 22…
Read MoreDNREC Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening in Kent & Sussex Counties
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 22, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Selbyville and Rehoboth Beach. Near Marydel, Camden, Felton, Lewes, Millsboro, and Frankford. For notification purposes, spraying will be done…
Read MoreTwo Vehicle Queen Anne’s Crash Leaves Greensboro Woman Dead
A two vehicle crash in Queen Anne’s County has left one woman dead and two people injured. Maryland State Police were called to Route 301 at Price Station Road just after 9am. Preliminary investigation shows that a Mazda was southbound on Route 301 when it struck the driver’s side of a Kia driven by 58…
Read MoreDover Police Investigate Unreported Shooting Incident
A Felton man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a shooting that was not reported to Police. Dover Police Detectives learned that a shooting occurred Friday night in the area of South New Street and West Reed Street. A review of surveillance cameras showed that a black male fired a handgun at…
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