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Bipartisan 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…
Read MoreDNREC Records 2 State Record Catches – of Invasive Species
Two Delaware record catches have been confirmed by DNREC – both for invasive species. DNREC reports that a 33 pound 15.68-ounce Flathead Catfish was caught at Lums Pond by Jason Wise of Bear. This is the first state record for the species. And a 15-pound 8-ounce Northern Snakehead measuring 31.5-inches was caught in June at…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Conditional Use for Storage/Warehouse Buildings and Car Wash in Frankford Area
The Sussex County Council, in Old Business, revisited Conditional Use No 2581 on behalf of Zion Church Ventures, LLC for storage/warehouse buildings and a car wash to be located on an over 24-acre parcel on Zion Church Road just north of Deer Run Road in the Frankford area. The Council last week deferred a vote…
Read MoreWednesday is the Deadline to File as a Candidate for the Bethany Beach Town Council
Wednesday is the deadline for candidates to file for the Bethany Beach Town Council election. Candidates have until 4:30pm on Wednesday to file a written Notice of Intention in the Town Manager’s Office at Town Hall. Three seats are up for election on the Town Council – each is for a 2-year term. The Bethany…
Read MoreGov Meyer Signs Six Health-Related Measures into Law
Governor Matt Meyer signed several health-related bills that will strengthen protections for overlooked populations. These six measures expand access to quality healthcare, ensure safer housing by reducing lead exposure, protect communities from dangerous substances and provide essential support for mothers and individuals impacted by the opioid crisis. Additional information from Gov Matt Meyer: “Every Delawarean deserves…
Read MoreDNREC Plans Downstate Mosquito Spraying for Monday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, July 21, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford, Harrington, Felton, and Frederica. Near Camden, Ellendale, Greenwood, and Lincoln. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Millsboro Man on DUI & other Charges after a Check on the Welfare
Delaware State Police were called for an unconscious man behind the wheel of a vehicle parked along the shoulder of Iron Branch Road in Dagsboro on Sunday afternoon. Police found the car – with the driver leaning out the door – windshield wipers and right turn signal activated. Police contacted the driver, 62 year old…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Identify Man found Dead in SUV in Rehoboth Beach in June
UPDATED – 07/21/25 –Â The man who was found deceased in a parked SUV on Olive Avenue in Rehoboth Beach on June 24th has been identified as 85 year old Lewis Johnson of Reston, VA. The Division of Forensic Science investigation determined that Johnson died of natural causes and that a family member drove Johnson to…
Read MoreUPDATED: Rehoboth Beach Police Identify & Charge Suspects in Alleged Theft of 2 Scooters
UPDATED – 07/21/25 – Rehoboth Beach Police have identified the suspects who allegedly stole two electric scooters. Police thank you for your help to resolve this case.  The suspects, aged 15 and 17, are both from Seaford and have been charged with 2 counts of theft under $1500 and 3rd degree conspiracy. Both have been…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware Wildland Firefighters Begin 14-Day Assignment in Colorado
UPDATED – 07/20/25 – Delaware’s wildland fire engine E-613 and its three-man crew begin a 14-day assignment helping to contain the Turner Gulch wildfire which is south of Grand Junction, Colorado. As of Saturday night the wildfire has grown slightly – but remains about 34% contained. Delaware Forest Service expects to continue supporting wildland fires…
Read MoreDelaware Labor Review for June
Unemployment in Delaware remained steady from May to June at 4% while the national unemployment rate decreased slightly from 4.2% in May to 4.1% in June. In Sussex County unemployment increased from 3.7% in May to 4% in June. The Private Education and Health Services sector added 1300 jobs in Delaware – generating the largest…
Read MoreCamden Teen Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges
A 17 year old male from Camden has been arrested by Delaware State Police on felony gun and drug charges. Members of the Kent County Drug Unit, Governor’s Task Force and State Police SORT Team executed a search warrant at a residence on East Camden-Wyoming Avenue in Camden on Wednesday after an investigation of the…
Read MoreGov Meyer Joins Other Governors to Demand Trump Administration Release Withheld Education Funding
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has joined with 17 other Governors calling on the Trump Administration to release $6.8-billion that is being withheld from schools and students across the country. For Delaware – that’s about $28.6-million. In a letter, the Governors shows the impact of these missed payments across the country and urged the DOE to…
Read MoreNew Delaware State Record Catch for Golden Tilefish by Dover Man
DNREC officials have confirmed that a 56 pound 3.2-ounce Golden Tilefish caught by angler Logan Smith of Dover is a new state record catch. Smith’s catch measured 42 ½ inches in length and surpasses the previous record by 13 year old Dylan Baker in 2020 by nearly 3.5 pounds. DNREC reports Smith and friends were…
Read MoreUPDATE: Third Suspect Arrested in Shooting in Slaughter Beach in June
UPDATE – 07/18/25 – Delaware State Police have arrested a third suspect in connection with a shooting in June near the Slaughter Beach Memorial Volunteer Fire Company. Police say 21 year old Deonte King of Lincoln turned himself in at Troop 3 on Thursday after police identified him as a suspect in the June 12th…
Read MoreDSP Arrest 2 on Weapons and Drug Offenses near Millsboro
Two people have been arrested after a search warrant was executed at a Millsboro area residence on Tuesday. Members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force and Sussex County Drug Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Trinity Road following an investigation into the distribution of narcotics from the residence. Delaware State Police…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gold Alert Canceled for Dover Man
UPDATE- The Dover Police Department is canceling the gold alert for Garrett McDermott. He has been located and is safe. ============================================= The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Garrett McDermott of Dover. McDermott, who is 31 years old, was last seen at 8:00 a.m. today, the 17th, and there is a concern…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two-Vehicle Collision Reported in Lewes
UPDATE 7/17/25: 6:30 p.m. According to Delaware State Police, just before 1 p.m., an Infiniti QX60 was traveling southbound on Coastal Highway approaching Janice Road. At the same time, a Subaru Forester was traveling westbound, from the crossover, attempting to cross Coastal Highway southbound for Janice Road. Police learned the Subaru entered the Infiniti’s path…
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