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UPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Crash Near Harrington Saturday Night
UPDATED – 05/26/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 34 year-old Leondre Boone of Lincoln as the man who died in the fatal crash on Sandbox Road in Harrington on Saturday evening. =============================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 05/25/26 – A Lincoln man is dead after a single vehicle crash just before 10 Saturday night near Harrington.…
Read MoreUPDATE: Delmarva Discovery Museum Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting Saturday, May 30
UPDATED 05/26/26 – The Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Delmarva Discovery Museum in Pocomoke City will take place on Saturday, May 30th at 10am.  The museum will be open until 4pm with new exhibits, fun activities for the kids, games, contests, an auction, and more. Free admission for everyone. ======================================================================== UPDATE 04/01/26 – After an…
Read MorePocomoke Woman Sentenced for Theft & Insurance Fraud in Wicomico County
A Pocomoke woman has been sentenced for theft and insurance fraud in Wicomico County. Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court of Wicomico County, S. James Sarbanes sentenced 32 year old Taylor Clark to 20 years – suspending all but 3 years for theft over $100,000 and 2 years consecutive for insurance fraud. Clark will serve…
Read MoreTwo Rehoboth Beach Work Projects this Week on the Avenue – Expect Lane Restrictions
On Wednesday, the Rehoboth Beach Water Department will be repairing a leaking irrigation service line on Rehoboth Avenue eastbound (just before the traffic circle) between Egg and Rise Up Coffee. Expect lane restrictions – however access to local businesses will still be available. On Thursday – also on Rehoboth Avenue in front of Rock Creek…
Read MoreKent County Memorial Day Closure
The Kent County Government Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. Offices will resume business on Tuesday, May 26th.
Read MoreUPDATED: 2026 MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS
 2026 MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS  Mon, May 25 – Milford – 10:30am – Memorial Day Ceremony at Milford HS. A community gathering to remember and honor 250 years of ultimate sacrifice Mon, May 25 – Lewes – 11am Canal-side Memorial Day tribute parade from @ 3rd St & Savannah Road to American Legion Post…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dewey Beach PD Arrest Suspect Who Ransacked Woody’s Enclosed Deck
UPDATED – 05/24/26 –Â Dewey Beach Police have arrested 23 year old Joseph Hoyle of Middletown in connection with a burglary and vandalism that occurred at Woody’s Dewey Beach. Police were contacted Saturday morning when restaurant management discovered extensive damage to the outdoor deck area. Surveillance video showed Hoyle enter the business around 2:30am and caused…
Read MoreDNREC Channel Marker Installation and Maintenance
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that the DNREC Shoreline and Waterway Management Section has begun channel marker installation and maintenance activities on five major boating waters in Delaware’s Inland Bays. DNREC’s intent, while weather dependent, is to complete channel marking and related maintenance ahead of the Memorial Day weekend so boaters…
Read MoreUPDATED: President Trump Orders Flags to Fly at Half-staff Monday from Sunrise to Noon
Both Governor Wes Moore and Governor Matt Meyer have ordered flags to half-staff on Monday from sunrise to noon. ============================ President Trump has ordered the United State’s Flag to be flown at half-staff on Monday from sunrise until noon. As a matter of protocol state and other flags are also lowered to half-staff as no…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Single-Vehicle Crash Early Sunday Morning East of Selbyville
Delaware State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred just before 3 on Sunday morning on Bixler Road east of Selbyville. Police say a Chevy Traverse was westbound on Bixler Road, the driver failed to negotiate a curve and the SUV struck a utility pole and ended up in a ditch. The driver…
Read MoreLOCATION MOVED AGAIN: Sussex County Memorial Day Service is Back to The Circle – Sunday, May 24
UPDATED – 05/24/26 – The Sussex County Memorial Day Service is being moved BACK to The Circle this afternoon at 1:30pm.  ============================= UPDATED – 05/23/26 – Due to the threat of rain – the Sussex County Memorial Day Service has been moved to the Georgetown Fire Hall on South Bedford Street in Georgetown. ============================= The…
Read MoreEaston Family Displaced after Attic Fire Thursday Morning
A family is Easton has been displaced after fire heavily damaged a Hawkes Hill Road home Thursday morning. The occupant returned to the home and saw smoke and fire coming from the home and called 9-1-1. Easton firefighters arrived at the scene and two-story single family home with smoke showing. Firefighters say it took nearly…
Read MoreUPDATED: JM Bennett Teacher on Administrative Leave for Failure to Comply with MD Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Requirements
A teacher at James M. Bennett High School has been placed on administrative leave and is not currently working in Wicomico County Public Schools. Officials report that Ann Schuchart failed to comply with mandatory child abuse reporting requirements under Maryland law. The alleged occurrences of unreported child abuse took place outside the school setting, unrelated…
Read MoreUPDATED: Driving North? New Electronic Speed Safety Area on NB I-95 Starts Assessing Fines Sat, May 23
UPDATED – 05/22/26 – If you’re driving in New Castle County – a warning! The warning period for an Electronic Speed camera that has been in place on northbound I-95 in the Churchmans Marsh work zone is active beginning Saturday, May 23rd – with fines being assessed. Fines are $20 and an additional amount added…
Read MoreDNREC Debuts New Larger Pool at Killens Pond Waterpark
The new main pool at the Killens Park Waterpark in Felton opens Saturday, May 23! The new pool is larger and has more features for visitors. There is better visibility for lifeguards – and the pool has more efficient filtration. Swimmers will find two spray features and a series of lily pads and is open…
Read MoreDE & MD Receiving BEACH Act Grant Funding for Water Quality Monitoring from EPA
The EPA has announced $944,000 in grant funding to monitor water quality at beaches for Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The monitoring also includes public notification of elevated levels of bacteria that makes swimming unsafe. The funding comes from the Beaches Environmental Assessment and coastal Health (BEACH) Act. Delaware will receive $209,000 and Maryland will…
Read MoreUnemployment in DE & Sussex County Lower in April
Unemployment in April fell a tenth of a percent from 5.4% in March to 5.3% in April while the national level remained the same at 4.3%. In Sussex County unemployment fell from 5.3% in March to 4.9% in April. The Department of Labor shows there were 27,100 unemployed Delawareans in April 2026 compared to 22,900…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Early Wednesday Morning Fatal Motorcycle Crash
UPDATED – 05/22/26 – Delaware State Police has identified 56-year-old Robert Riden of Frankford as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle crash on Lighthouse Road in Selbyville on Wednesday ============================================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 05/20/26 – A Frankford man is dead after motorcycle crash on Route 54 east of Selbyville. Delaware State Police were…
Read MoreSussex County DUI Checkpoint Friday Postponed
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety and law enforcement across Delaware have postponed a DUI checkpoint originally scheduled for tonight in Sussex County because of the expected inclement weather. This is for the safety of both law enforcement officers and motorists – however this DUI checkpoint will be rescheduled.
Read MoreSalisbury City Offices Closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day
The City of Salisbury offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.  Trash collection scheduled for Monday will take place on Tuesday, May 26. The City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 26, instead of Monday, May 25, due to the holiday.
Read MoreDART Services – Memorial Day / Sussex County Beach Bus & Route 305 Will Operate
DART will offer bus service in New Castle County on Routes 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 13, 15, 33, 40, 64; all routes will operate a Sunday schedule. Paratransit service will operate complimentary ADA-only service. In Sussex County, the Beach Bus services and Route 305 will operate on Memorial Day, with Paratransit operating complimentary ADA-only service. All other DART…
Read MoreMemorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Reach Four-Year Highs
As holiday travelers start hitting the road today in record numbers, Memorial Day weekend gas prices are the highest they’ve been in four years. AAA reports that the national average for a gallon of regular is at $4.56, up 3 cents over last week and $1.38 higher than this time last year. Current prices are…
Read MoreWoman Sentenced Following Large-Scale Animal Cruelty Investigation in Worcester County
A Worcester County Sheriff’s Office investigation that began with the seizure of 57 dogs and 9 cats from a Snow Hill home in June 2025 has resulted in a conviction. Authorities said the animals were found in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions and many suffered from serious medical issues. On May 21st, 2026, Patricia Gadaleta was found…
Read MoreAdministrative Changes Announced at Worcester County Board of Education Meeting
The Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education announced several school leadership appointments and transfers during today’s meeting, with all changes taking effect July 1st, 2026. The moves include new and returning assistant principals, as well as administrative transfers across multiple schools in the district, as officials say the changes are aimed at strengthening school…
Read MoreLegislation Crafted in Delaware to Allow Voters to Approve Constitutional Amendments
Delaware voters would have the opportunity to directly vote on proposed amendments to the state’s constitution under new legislation filed on Thursday. House Bill 440, sponsored by Representative Kerri Evelyn Harris and Senator Kyra Hoffner, is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution that would create a framework for the General Assembly…
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