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Harbeson Man Arrested for Burglary a IRVFC in Oak Orchard
An investigation into a burglary at the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company station on Oak Orchard Road on June 4th led Delaware State Police to arrest a 52 year old Harbeson man. Police learned that an unknown white male entered the fire station through an unsecured door – then damaged an office door, stole property…
Read MoreTwo Charged with Drug Offenses by Seaford Police
Seaford Police have arrested two people on drug offenses after police spotted Devon Cannon who was wanted on several warrants. As police arrested Cannon, Miya Newcomb of Laurel attempted to remove items from Cannon’s possession – and several bundles of heroin fell to the ground. Newcomb was also arrested. Police located over 2200 bags of…
Read MoreUPDATED: DE AG Jennings Co-leads Lawsuit to Save AmeriCorps Wins Preliminary Injunction
UPDATED –Â 06/06/25 –Â A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction restoring key funding for the AmeriCorps program. A lawsuit co-led by Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and joined by 23 states and the District of Columbia was filed in late April to block the dismantling of AmeriCorps. Under this injunction, the Trump Administration must…
Read MoreOcean City, MD Implements New Tent & Beach Canopy Regulations to Enhance Safety and Accessibility
The Town of Ocean City, MD has officially passed new beach regulations prohibiting tents and limiting canopy use on its beaches, effective immediately. This ordinance aims to enhance safety, improve visibility, and ensure a more enjoyable experience for all beachgoers. Under the new policy, tents—defined as any structure with sides—are no longer permitted on Ocean…
Read MoreDemolition at One Rehoboth Site Extended to June 27
The City of Rehoboth Beach has extended the demolition permit for the One Rehoboth site a second time – now through June 27th. The demolition is of the existing Grotto’s Pizza and Sirocco Motel. This is the second extension – the City of Rehoboth Beach traditionally has a moratorium on this type of activity from…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying Friday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application during the evening hours tonight Friday, June 6, 2025. Application of Trumpet EC (Naled) with an airplane (registration numbers N5552A or N4001A) to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In Slaughter Beach, Prime Hook Beach, and Broadkill Beach. Near Milford, Milton, and Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying will…
Read MoreBill Introduced to Increase and Update Delaware Tobacco Taxes
Legislation introduced in the General Assembly this week would increase and update tobacco taxes in Delaware. House Bill 215 is an effort to reduce youth tobacco use, improve public health, align with neighboring states and generate revenue to help offset the $532-million annual cost of tobacco-related healthcare in Delaware. This measure will increase the taxes…
Read MoreMoore-Miller Administration Announce Government Modernization Initiative
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the Moore-Miller Administration’s government modernization initiative – which will include millions of dollars in projected long-term taxpayer savings. This initiative will save Maryland taxpayers up to $50-million in FY 2026 – and is expected to save $250-million across procurement, IT and vehicle fleet management over the next five years.…
Read MoreMilford & Rehoboth Beach Main Street Programs Earn Reaccreditation
Four Delaware Downtown Main Street programs have earned reaccreditation and 11 others have earned continued affiliate status from Main Street America.  The Delaware Division of Small Business announces the four programs that have earned reaccreditation are Downtown Milford, Inc., Rehoboth Beach Main Street, Inc., Downtown Dover Partnership and Downtown Wilmington Visions. The 11 downtown programs…
Read MoreUPDATE: Indian River School District Referendum #2 Defeated
UPDATE– 6/05/25: The Indian River School District’s current expense referendum was defeated by district residents on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The unofficial vote totals, according to the District are as follows:  FOR: 5,700 AGAINST: 6,766 Statement from Indian River School District Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens: “With the defeat of the referendum, IRSD’s administration and Board…
Read MoreUpdate – Second Suspect Arrested, Another Remains At-Large in Home Invasion-Robbery in Camden-Wyoming
Delaware State Police have arrested 20-year-old Daniel Johnson of Dover and are searching for 28-year-old Matthew Doby of Hartly following a home invasion-robbery that occurred Saturday night in Camden-Wyoming. Police responded to an RV on Mud Mill Road in Camden-Wyoming on May 31st, at approximately 10:58 p.m. Police say 3 masked male individuals, one of…
Read MoreSelbyville Police Department Issue Gold Alert for Missing 90-Year-Old Selbyville Man
The Selbyville Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 90-year-old Joseph DiFrancesco of Selbyville. Joseph was last contacted yesterday, June 4th. He claimed he was traveling to Georgetown, Delaware for a personal task. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is concern for his safety and well-being. He is described…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced in Delaware That Would Increase Penalties for Pollution Violations
In response to long-standing concerns from overburdened communities, Delaware lawmakers have introduced new legislation that would strengthen penalties and enforcement for commercial polluters in Delaware. Sponsored by Rep. Larry Lambert, House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, and Sen. Nicole Poore, House Bill 210, also called the Pollution Accountability Act, would increase penalties for pollution violations and require…
Read MoreMD State Highway Administration to Assist with Large Tank Moves in Worcester County
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will assist a private transport company with road closures for the movement of five oversized natural gas tanks along US 113 (Worcester Highway) in Worcester County in the coming weeks. Beginning around midnight on Monday, June 9th; Wednesday, June 11th; Friday, June 13th; Monday, June 16th and…
Read MoreUDSA FSIS Public Health Alert: Whole Foods Ground Beef Products
FSIS Announcement WASHINGTON, June 3, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be…
Read MoreRaccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Wicomico County
A raccoon today tested positive for rabies in the area of Pirate’s Wharf on Whitehaven Road in Quantico. The Wicomico County Health Department is advising all residents to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Additional Information from the Wicomico County Health Department: Rabies is a preventable viral…
Read MoreFY26 Worcester Budget Decreases Property Tax Rate, Increases Education Funding by 7 Percent
The Worcester County Commissioners have approved the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Operating Budget ($281,396,017). Worcester County Commissioner President Ted Elder says this budget approved yesterday, June 3rd, increases funding for priorities like education and public safety and at the same time decreases the property tax rate for our residents–adding that everyone is coming out of this with something. The…
Read MoreDelaware Mosquito Control Section Plans Insecticide Application(s)
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours this evening, Wednesday, June 4th. The application with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes will take place in and near Milford and Greenwood–also near Camden, Magnolia, Felton, Houston, and Bridgeville. All insecticides to be used are registered with…
Read MoreHarrington Man Arrested for Firing Gunshots During Large Fight
A Harrington man has been arrested for firing gunshots during a large fight at Clarks Corner Apartments on May 29th. Police say Jermaine Reid fired the weapon over the crowd and pointed it toward individuals involved in the altercation. The Harrington Police Department responded to the scene, and he was taken into custody at his…
Read MoreDNREC to Hold Regulatory Review Hearings in Late June
DNREC has initiated a comprehensive review of Department regulations that have not been amended during the past four years. By statute, every state executive branch agency must reassess older regulations on a four-year cycle to determine whether these regulations should be modified or eliminated. DNREC will hold regulatory review hearings June 24th, 25th and 26th…
Read MoreNext Round of Quick-Build Safety Projects Planned to be Implemented at Locations Across Maryland
Building upon the success of its first-ever Complete Streets Leadership Academy in 2024, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is partnering with local jurisdictions this summer to deploy Complete Streets “quick-build” demonstration projects to improve safety on state-owned roadways in communities across Maryland. Quick-build projects are planned for several counties including Dorchester–specifically MD…
Read MoreOCPD Enhances School Bus Safety with High Visibility Enforcement Grant
If you’ve noticed Ocean City, Maryland police officers following or stationed near school buses lately, that is no coincidence. The officers have been accompanying school buses as part of a targeted safety initiative. The Ocean City Police Department received a High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) grant earlier this year for nearly $30,000 from the National Highway…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Seeking Public’s Assistance to Find Missing Woman
The Salisbury Police Department is seeking help from the public in locating 25-year-old Shaquanna Rutherford, who was last seen in the area of Salisbury City Park approximately two weeks ago. Ms. Rutherford is described as being 5’2″ and 280 pounds. Rutherford is considered critically missing due to health concerns; there are no other suspicious circumstances.…
Read More13-year-old Student Facing Charges After Bringing Unloaded Handgun to School
A 13-year-old student at Milford Central Academy is facing several charges after being found in possession of an unloaded handgun during the school day on Monday, June 2nd. The School Resource Officer secured the weapon and took the student into custody after another student alerted school officials about a photo. No ammunition was found. The…
Read MoreJoint Finance Committee Conclude Budget Markup Process
The Joint Finance Committee has concluded their budget markup process. This is when lawmakers review the governor’s recommended budget and vote on funding requests – writing the FY 2026 operating budget. The committee had a challenge with a budget from outgoing Governor John Carney and one from incoming Governor Matt Meyer. The committed used Governor…
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