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DE District 20 Representative Alonna Berry Takes Oath of Office
The Delaware General Assembly met in special session Tuesday, but it’s first order of business was the swearing-in for newly-elected District 20 Representative Alonna Berry who was surrounded by family and friends as she took the oath of office. Berry told the House members and the people of her district that she is ready and…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Virginia Man on Gun & Drug Charges After Traffic Stop
A traffic stop in Frankford early Monday morning led to the arrest of a Virginia man on weapons and drug charges. Delaware State Police on patrol just before 1:30am spotted a Lincoln speeding southbound on Route 113 in Frankford. As the trooper spoke with the driver, identified as 19 year old Demetrius Daniels of Chesapeake,…
Read MoreSussex County Tax Bills are On the Way
Sussex County tax bills are headed to your mailbox! The bills for FY 2026 on about 203,000 properties total an estimated $214-million in tax revenue. For property owners without mortgage escrow accounts, paper copies will be mailed throughout August, with payment due by September 30th. You can view your bill online – also check out the…
Read MoreEllendale Man Arrested for Distribution of Drugs
An investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs from a home on South Old State Road in Ellendale led to the arrest of 53 year old Andre Mullen of Ellendale. Delaware SORT, Sussex County Drug Unit and Sussex County Governor’s Task Force executed a search warrant at the residence on Monday. Three people, including Mullen,…
Read MoreWicomico County Fair Begins Friday!
The Wicomico County Fair begins Friday at WinterPlace Park in Salisbury. The fair runs through the weekend – admission and parking are free!! Besides the expected 4-H and FFA competitions, rodeo, petting farm and livestock shows – there are plenty of additional special events. Friday is the Cornhole Tournament, Saturday – watermelon seed spitting and…
Read MoreHarrington Man Charged with 6th Offense DUI after Traffic Stop
A Harrington man has been charged after a traffic stop in Felton on Monday. Delaware State Police spotted an SUV on Holly Spring Road with no license plate. A traffic stop was made and the driver – 61 year old Paul Messick of Harrington – showed signs of impairment while speaking with troopers. Field sobriety…
Read MoreSussex County Lifesaving Association (SCLA) 2-Time National Champions
For the second year in a row, the Sussex County Lifesaving Association (SCLA) has captured the national title at the US Lifesaving Association National Lifeguard Championships. The championships were held in Huntington Beach State Park in California this year. This event brought together top lifeguards and lifesaving teams from across the country who were tested…
Read MoreUPDATED: DE General Assembly to Meet Tuesday in Special Session to Deal with Aftermath of Reassessment
UPDATED – 08/11/25 – The Delaware General Assembly will meet in special session Tuesday to address concerns after the recent statewide property reassessment. Both chambers are scheduled to go into session around 2pm – the House after newly-elected District 20 Representative Alonna Berry is sworn into office. Multiple bills have been introduced in advance of the…
Read More52nd White Marlin Open – A Sea of White, Blue and Yellow!
The 52nd White Marlin Open started with issues – a storm churning up the ocean offshore. Tournament officials decided to extend the fishing by two additional days even before the first boats left the docks. This is the second year that weather has played a role in the WMO. Each boat was still only allowed…
Read MoreGov Moore Announces New Program to Lower Electricity Costs and Improve Grid Resilience in MD
A new initiative have been announced by Maryland Governor Wes Moore that will help lower electric costs and improve grid resilience. This $2-million initiative will make battery storage more accessible for Maryland residents and business owners. The Maryland Energy Administration will cover the costs of purchasing and installing battery energy storage systems to promote the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Identify Victims & Suspect in Murder-Suicide in Frederica
UPDATED – 08/11/25 – Delaware State Police have identified the victims and suspect in a murder-suicide that occurred last week in Frederica. Police say the victims are 18 year old Ethan Christensen and 81 year old Linda Hyman – both of Frederica. The suspect, 53 year old Staci Marie Christensen – also of Frederica, committed suicide…
Read MoreUPDATED: Salisbury Man Sentenced in 2023 Murder in Wicomico County
UPDATED – 08/11/25 – A 19 year old Salisbury man has been sentenced for 1st degree murder and weapons offenses after a shooting at Pizza City on April 15-16 of 2023. Circuit Court for Wicomico County S. James Sarbanes sentenced Cashmir Holbrook to life with all but 40 years suspended on the murder charge and…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Arrest Bridgeville Man After Menacing Incident August 5th
UPDATED – 08/11/25 – Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old John Gleysteen of Bridgeville, Delaware for felony offenses following a menacing incident that occurred on August 5th in Bridgeville. Police arrested Gleysteen on Sunday, August 10. He was taken to Troop 5 and charged with the crimes listed below: Possession of a Deadly Weapon During…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating a Shooting in Dover
A 20 year old Dover man was injured after a shooting Friday evening in the area of Simon Circle and West North Street in Dover. Dover Police were called just after 6:30 and found the victim with gunshot wounds to his upper and lower body – he was taken to Bayhealth Kent Campus. Police say…
Read MoreUPDATED: Rehoboth Beach Voters Elect Susan Stewart & Chris Galanty to the City Commission
UPDATED – 08/09/25 – Voters in Rehoboth Beach have elected Chris Galanty and Susan Stewart to the Board of Commissioners. City officials say 637 voters cast a vote at the Convention Center Saturday – 474 voters took advantage of absentee ballots. Susan Stewart was the top vote-getter with 849 tallies – followed by Chris Galanty with…
Read MoreCamden Police Officers’ Association – No Confidence in Camden Mayor Dougherty
The Camden Police Officers’ Association has issued a vote of no confidence for Mayor Larry Dougherty as a member of the Camden Town Council. After stating in public that he is incompetent and statements by Dougherty negatively referencing the Camden Police Department, the Camden Police Officers’ Association members are asking the Mayor to step down…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to 50 Years for 1st Degree Murder & 1st Degree Assault
A Salisbury man has been sentenced on charges of 1st degree murder and 1st degree assault. Circuit Court for Wicomico County Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 20 year old Khalil Bivens to Life with all but 40 years suspended on the murder charge and a consecutive term of 10 years on the assault charge for…
Read MorePublic Hearing August 15th on Proposed Sale of Property on Lake Gerar in Rehoboth Beach
The City of Rehoboth Beach is considering the sale of over 1400 square feet of property on Lake Gerar to a Virginia Avenue property owner. A public hearing will be held on Friday, August 15th at 2pm at City Hall. After the public hearing the Board of Commissioners will decide whether or not to sell…
Read More4 Arrested by DSP In Two Burglaries – in Sussex and Kent Counties
Delaware State Police have arrested 4 in connection with burglary and other offenses following two burglary investigations in Kent and Sussex Counties last month. Police were called to Marley’s Smoke Shop in Ocean View around 1am on July 24th where they found the front door had been forced and four suspects ransacked the business and…
Read MorePortion of North Millsboro Bypass Opens Today
The first ramp and connector road of the North Millsboro Bypass is opening today. DelDOT says the new eastbound Route 20 to southbound Route 113 ramp is opening – along with the reopening of Sheep Pen Road to Route 20. This is the first section of the bypass to open – the full bypass is…
Read MoreThree Arrested after Vehicle Pursuit of Stolen SUV in Kent County
A pursuit of a stolen vehicle Thursday by Dover Police ended with the arrest of three men – all from Dover. Just before 7am Dover Police located a stolen 2018 Tucson in the area of North DuPont Highway and River Road, but when a traffic stop was attempted, the driver failed to stop. The pursuit…
Read MoreUPDATE: District 20 Special Election Confirmed by Board of Canvass; Berry to be Sworn in August 12th
UPDATEDÂ 08/08/25 – The Board of Canvass met Thursday morning at the Sussex County Court House and has confirmed the results of Tuesday’s District 20 special election between Democrat Alonna Berry and Republican Dr. Nikki Miller. The official results have Berry with 4653 to Miller’s 4536 – a difference of 117 votes. Miller’s vote total…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting in Lewes Area
A Lewes woman was injured in a shooting incident that occurred early Friday morning on Evette Lane west of Lewes just after midnight. Delaware State Police learned that an unknown suspect fired shots at an occupied home – a 40 year old woman inside was struck by gunfire and taken to an area hospital with…
Read MoreHouse Files Multiple Bills Aimed at Providing Short-Term Relief to Residents Following Property Tax Reassessments
Delaware lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at addressing immediate concerns arising from the recent property tax reassessments. This was the first reassessment for Sussex County residents since 1974, Kent County residents since 1987, and New Castle County residents since 1983. The process resulted in a significantly increased tax burden for many property owners, particularly in…
Read MoreDelaware Department of Labor Launches Delaware Youth Workforce Connect Call to Strengthen Pathways for Young Workers
The Delaware Department of Labor’s Division of Industrial Affairs is kicking off the Delaware Youth Workforce Connect Call—a new virtual info series aimed at strengthening connections between community organizations and state agencies that support young workers across the state. Hosted by the Department’s Office of Wage & Hour, this monthly series is all about helping…
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