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Delaware Department of Labor Modernization to Bring Quicker, Easier Access to Benefits
Delawareans are set to benefit from a major upgrade at the Department of Labor through its new Modernization 2.0 strategy. The initiative aims to make it faster and easier for people to get the support they need by clearing a backlog of more than 6,500 unemployment insurance claims, speeding up response times for new claims,…
Read MoreU.S., State Officials Address Federal Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown has officially begun. U.S. Senator Chris Coons spoke on the Senate floor after Democrats and Republicans failed to come to an agreement on government funding bills. Senator Coons focused his remarks on government funding and rising health care costs. The shutdown took effect at midnight (on October 1st). Maryland Governor…
Read MoreJosh Hastings Files for MD State Delegate to Represent District 38B (Wicomico County)
Josh Hastings has filed for Maryland State Delegate to District 38-B – which represents Delmar, Salisbury and Fruitland. Hastings, a life-long resident of Wicomico County, is a 2-term Wicomico County Council member – and supports stronger schools, better job opportunities and a healthy, prosperous Eastern Shore. Hastings prides himself as a common-sense, independent-minded, leader who…
Read MoreFees Increase at the Delaware DMV Beginning Wednesday
A reminder that beginning Wednesday some fees for services and transactions at the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles will increase. These increases come as a result of the passage of House Bill 164 in an effort to boost Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) revenue. The TTF pays for the DelDOT operations, road construction and maintenance. Also…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State University Evacuated after Bomb Threat Received Tuesday Morning; Similar Threats Received at other Institutions Regionally & Nationally
UPDATED – 5pm – “Delaware State University police, in coordination with local, state and federal authorities, have cleared campus buildings following a bomb threat that was received just before 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. DSU Campus will reopen as scheduled on Wednesday.” =============================================================== UPDATED – 4pm – DSU was not alone in receiving threats on Tuesday. The…
Read MoreUPDATED: Salisbury Man Sentenced to 95 Years for Attempted Murder
UPDATED – 09/30/25 –Â A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 95 years in prison for attempted 1st degree murder and witness intimidation. Circuit Court for Wicomico County Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 37 year old Tre Wallace of Salisbury to life with all but 95 years suspended. When released, Wallace will be place on five…
Read MoreUPDATED: 2 Dover Men Convicted in April 2024 Shooting at DSU
UPDATED – 09/30/25 – Two Dover men have pleaded guilty in the shooting death of Camay DeSilva at Delaware State University in April of 2024. Officials in the Delaware Attorney General’s office say on Monday, September 22, 19 year old Damien Hinson pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder, weapons offenses and 1st degree conspiracy. He…
Read MoreRidgely Man Arrested for 2nd Degree Murder
Emergency personnel were called to a home on Maple Avenue in Ridgely Monday morning for a 65 year old man in cardiac arrest. When Caroline County Sheriff’s office and Ridgely Fire and EMS personnel arrived the victim was deceased and showed injuries consistent with an assault. Investigation showed that a physical altercation occurred between the…
Read MoreUS Coast Guard Taking Public Comment from Mariners on Future Replacement of Chesapeake Bay Bridge Spans
The US Coast Guard has received a preliminary public notice from the Maryland Transportation Authority with plans regarding the future replacement of the two current spans of the Chesapeake Bay bridges. The Coast Guard is currently accepting public comments through October 14, 2025. They request mariners provide navigational information, such as the sizes and types…
Read More1 Dead and 1 Injured in Sunday Morning Crash on Route 13 Business in Salisbury
A fiery crash early Sunday morning on Route 13 Business in Salisbury left one man dead and another injured. Salisbury Police say that Salisbury firefighters were on the scene just after 4am when police arrived at the scene and put out the fire in the four-door Nissan Sentra, which had collided with the side barrier…
Read MoreDSP Arrest 2 in Dover after Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle
Two men have been arrested and one remains on the loose after a pursuit of a stolen vehicle by Delaware State Police Friday night. A trooper on patrol in Dover around 10pm spotted a stolen silver Outlander traveling at a high rate of speed on South Dupont Highway, make a U-Turn and had speed northbound.…
Read MoreGordons Pond Trail to Close Wednesday for Maintenance
At Cape Henlopen State Park – the Gordons Pond trail will be closed for routine maintenance on Wednesday, October 1st. During the closure, the trail will be completely impassable. Officials ask that you please follow any and all posted signage regarding this closure and that the trail will reopen in the evening.
Read MoreDelaware Coastal Cleanup Removes Over 5100 Pounds of Trash from Shorelines & Waterways
The 38th Annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup was Saturday, September 13th at 45 sites along the Delaware shorelines, wetlands and waterways. Over 950 volunteers took part and collected over 5100 pounds of trash – with cigarette butts, food wrappers and bottle caps at the top of the list. Volunteers also found larger items – including a…
Read MoreTepache Farms Subdivision near Milton Before Sussex P&Z Wednesday
The Sussex County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed subdivision off Burton Road west of Milton on Wednesday afternoon. This is not the first time that Tepache Farms (2024-03 Tepache Farms) has been before the Commission. The Commission unanimously denied a cluster subdivision proposal in 2019 (2018-32 Tepache Farms-Pheat Farms, LLC)…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Closure – October 2 & 3
The Woodland Ferry will be shut down on October 2nd and 3rd for underwater inspection. DelDOT officials say this inspection is of the ferry hull and ferry slips. This closure is weather permitting.
Read MoreUPDATED: Legislative Special Committees to Review Property Reassessment – Public Hearings Scheduled
UPDATED – 09/28/25 – Schedule details for all four public hearings of the bipartisan Special Committee tasked with investigating Delaware’s recent statewide property reassessment have been set. The Special Committee is a bipartisan group of Representatives and Senators from both chambers which will hold hearings throughout the fall that focus on various aspects of the…
Read MoreFive Injured in Single Vehicle DUI Crash West of Greenwood
A Harrington man has been arrested after a single vehicle crash on Route 16/Hickman Road west of Greenwood that injured five people. Delaware State Police were called around 11:20 Friday night and contacted the driver of the Ford Edge, 27 year old Ivory Brown of Harrington. Troopers smelled alcohol and observed other signs of impairment…
Read MoreDelmar, MD Man Charged after Head-on Collision West of Greenwood that Injured 3
A Delmar, Maryland man has been charged with vehicular assault after a head-on collision Friday night just after 11pm west of Greenwood. Delaware State Police responded to Route 404 near Adamsville Road and contacted the driver of a GMC pickup, 19 year old Jayden Waters of Delmar. Police smelled alcohol coming from Waters breath and…
Read MoreOceans Calling Festival Underway in Ocean City
The Oceans Calling festival kicked off its 3rd year Friday night with the first day of concerts in the three-day festival at the Inlet in Ocean City. And the beach and inlet lot were packed with fans. There is the chance for some rain showers, but the concerts today and Sunday should NOT be a…
Read MorePolice Arrest Six After Months-Long Investigation into Manufacture & Sale of Ghost Guns
A months-long investigation by Salisbury Police into a group suspected of manufacturing and selling 3-D handguns or ‘ghost guns’ has led to the arrest of six teens aged 14 to 19. They are charged with multiple weapons violations. Police recovered two ghost guns, a .22 caliber Ruger handgun, a large amount of ammunition and several…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested Second Time on Child Sex Abuse Charges
A Dover man has been arrested after three additional victims of child sexual abuse were identified by Dover Police. Dover Police arrested 56 year old Thomas Kennedy on July 30th on charges of sexual abuse of a child by a person of trust for offenses that occurred between 1998 and 2014. At that time detectives had…
Read MoreTwo Arrested on Drug Charges by Milford Police
After numerous complaints of drug dealing, Milford Police conducted proactive patrols in the area of West Street and Truitt Avenue last week. Officers spotted several subjects known to them who were acting suspiciously and when police tried to make contact – they ran from police. After a foot chase police arrested 18 year old Jared…
Read MoreTwo New Advisory Committees Established in Rehoboth Beach
Two new advisory committees have been established in Rehoboth Beach. The City Streets & Safety Advisory Committee is chaired by Commissioner Mark Saunders and will gather and curate subjects of interest pertaining to the city of Rehoboth Beach with special emphasis on public safety as it pertains to street, sidewalks, transportation, beach, boardwalk and animal…
Read MoreGov Meyer Signs Legislation to Improve Accessibility, Enhance Consumer Protections & Strengthen Standards for Licensed Electricians
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed three pieces of legislation Thursday that will improve accessibility for Delawareans with disabilities, enhance consumer protections in the towing industry and strengthen workforce standards for licensed electricians. House Substitute 2 to House Bill 48 streamlines and strengthens accessible parking laws ensuring compliance with the ADA and local codes. “Accessible and…
Read MoreDagsboro Man Charged with Home Improvement Fraud
A Dagsboro man has been arrested for home improvement fraud. The investigation by Delaware State Police began in November of 2024 when police learned that 45 year old James Gustafson of Dagsboro signed a contract with a 60 year old victim to do construction work and received payment of $30,000. The work was never completed…
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