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DE General Assembly Votes to Establish Auto Insurance Task Force
The Delaware General Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 111. This measure established the Automobile Insurance Reform Task Force, which will address rising costs relating to auto insurance – both in private passenger and commercial markets. Delawareans are required by law to purchase automobile insurance coverage to legally operate a vehicle. The Task…
Read MoreNew Traffic Signal Coming to Milton
Milton Police advise the public that a new traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Route 16 and Mulberry Street. This improvement is designed to enhance traffic safety and reduce congestion in the area. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when approaching the intersection, be aware of the new traffic pattern and follow…
Read MoreDewey Beach Police Assist in Medical Emergency Thursday Night
Dewey Beach Police were called for a medical emergency involving a a CPR in progress Thursday night around 9 on Saulsbury Street. Police found an off-duty firefighter performing CPR on an unresponsive man on the front porch of a home. The Dewey Beach officer deployed an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) twice before detecting a pulse.…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash near Snow Hill
A Snow Hill man is dead after he was truck by a vehicle just before 4am Friday in the area of Snow Hill and Carmean Roads. Maryland State Police investigation shows 69 year old Dehart Herbert Lamb, Jr., of Snow Hill, was walking along Snow Hill Road when he was struck. The driver remained at…
Read MoreDelaware Senate Passes $6.5 Billion Operating Budget with Bipartisan Support
With bipartisan support, the Senate voted to pass a $6.5 billion operating budget for FY 2026 and a $37 million supplemental budget package today, June 26th. The budget for FY 2026, which spans July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, includes support for state workers, substantial investments in health care, and significant resources to strengthen…
Read MoreUPDATE: Gold Alert for Missing Dover Woman–Canceled
UPDATE: The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Samantha Levering. She has been located and is safe. The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Samantha Levering of Dover. She was last seen at 12:45 p.m. in the area of 128 McKee Road Dover, DE. Attempts to contact her have…
Read MorePre-Authorization Reform Bill Passes Delaware General Assembly
A bill that would streamline pre-authorization requirements in Delaware, also known as prior authorization, to create a more efficient process that allows for better access to timely health services has passed the General Assembly and now heads to Governor Matt Meyer’s desk. Pre-authorization is a process by which providers are required to request approval from…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced for Firearm/Drug Trafficking, Manufacture of Cocaine and Related Offenses
A 43-year-old Salisbury, Maryland man pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County to one count of firearm/drug trafficking, one count of manufacturing cocaine, and one count of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine, as well as two counts of reckless endangerment. The Honorable Karen M. Dean, Associate Judge of the…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Seek Public’s Help in 1989 Cold Case Homicide of Colleen Powell West
Maryland State Police are seeking help from the public for information related to the cold case homicide of a 26-year-old woman in Wicomico County in 1989. On September 9, 1989, Colleen Powell West was found dead in a remote area along Bear Swamp Road near Wango, Maryland. She was last seen alive on the evening…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Health Announces Preliminary State Prevention Plan and Firearm Violence Data Dashboard
The Maryland Department of Health’s Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention has released a Preliminary State Plan and a new Firearm Violence Data Dashboard as part of a public health approach to reducing gun violence. The State Plan outlines key goals, including analyzing Maryland’s firearm policies and programs, improving access to firearm-related data, enhancing…
Read MoreDART First State Independence Day Schedule
With the Fourth of July approaching, you may need information on available DART transportation services. In Sussex County, the Beach Bus services and Route 305 will operate on Independence Day, with Paratransit operating complimentary ADA-only service. All other DART services, fixed route and paratransit, will not operate. With the free DART Transit app, you can plan your trip,…
Read MoreLegislation Regulating Limitations that Counties Can Impose Upon Marijuana Sales– Passes Delaware House
A bill that limits the restrictions a county may impose on the operation of marijuana establishments has passed the Delaware House and is now ready for Governor Matt Meyer’s signature. House Majority Whip Ed Osienski issued a statement on the successful passage of Senate Bill 75– stating that the intent of passing legislation that legalized…
Read MoreTwo Arrested; Charges Pending for Another Following High-Speed Pursuits and Reckless Driving of Stolen Vehicles in Kent and Sussex Counties
 Two individuals have been arrested and another will face criminal charges following pursuits involving two stolen vehicles on Friday morning. According to State Police, on June 20th at about 5:00 in the morning, troopers spotted two Maryland-registered Hyundais—a Santa Fe and a Sonata—reported stolen that morning, traveling south on Bay Road near President Drive…
Read MoreDSP Troopers Arrest Man for 9th Offense DUI following Traffic Stop in Dover
Delaware State Police have arrested 61-year-old Magnolia man for his 9th DUI felony offense. Police arrested Anthony McLeish following a traffic stop in Dover on Saturday. According to State Police, McLeish exhibited multiple signs of impairment and failed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. When the trooper attempted to arrest him, McLeish fled on foot but was…
Read MoreMosquito Control Insecticide Application Planned in Milford Area, Western Sussex County Today
The Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours today, Wednesday, June 25th–weather permitting. The application with a truck mounted sprayer will be done to control adult mosquitoes in Milford as well as near Seaford, Bridgeville, Greenwood, Harrington, and Felton. All insecticides to be used are registered with the USEPA…
Read MoreDelDOT Addressing Heat-Related Road Buckling
The intense heat wave has caused several roads to take the term “buckle up” literally, and DelDOT has been addressing the issues as they arise. Five instances of road buckling occurred on Route 113 in Sussex County on Tuesday, one on Route 1 near Milford and another Wednesday morning near Five Points in Lewes. In…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Joins Letter to Congress to Protect SNAP Benefits
In a joint letter to Congress, Governor Matt Meyer joined 23 Governors in urging Congress to support the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The letter, led by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, expressed concern that current legislative proposals could impact the program, which provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. Governor Matt Meyer says the proposed SNAP…
Read MoreDelaware House Approves Constitutional Amendment to Abolish Death Penalty
In what was a historic vote, the Delaware House of Representatives passed a bill to permanently abolish the death penalty in the First State. The constitutional amendment passed yesterday, June 24th with bipartisan support by a vote of 28 to 12. House Bill 35 (S) now heads to the Senate and will be assigned to…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying in Sussex County Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, June 24, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In Long Neck, Millsboro, and Fenwick Island. Near Millsboro, Ocean View, Frankford, Selbyville, Delmar, Laurel, Georgetown, and Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying…
Read MoreSussex County Democrats Release Statement on Resignation of 20th District Representative Stell Parker Selby
Gov Moore Delivers Keynote Address at 2025 Maryland Municipal League Summer Conference in Ocean City
The 2025 Maryland Municipal League Summer Conference is underway in Ocean City. Governor Wes Moore delivered his third keynote address as governor this morning. The governor’s address highlighted the Moore-Miller Administration’s work this year to respond to crisis and deliver results for Maryland families in partnership with state and local leaders. This conference is dedicated…
Read MoreBREAKING: 20th District Rep. Stell Parker Selby Resigns from Delaware State House
With just a week left in the current General Assembly session, 20th District Representative Stell Parker Selby has resigned from the Delaware State House – effective immediately. Parker Selby was re-elected to represent the 20th District last November, but suffered a medical emergency in December. She has not been present at Legislative Hall for any…
Read MoreDNREC Issues Notice of Violations to Delaware City Refinery for March Emissions Release
The Delaware City Refining Company has been issued a Notice of Violation for a 10-hour emissions incident that occurred on March 13th. The NOV is for the unpermitted discharge of air contaminants, failure to operate a control device in accordance with the facility’s air permit and excess opacity from its fluid coking unit. This is…
Read MoreNorth Park Drive Extension to Temporarily Close Wednesday for Tree Maintenance
The City of Salisbury will temporarily close a section of North Park Drive Extension on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to perform necessary maintenance on trees located near the roadway. Â This work is being performed to address a potential safety hazards. Tree maintenance is occasionally required when limbs or…
Read More8 Charged with Sex Offender Registry Violations in Worcester County
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office recently partnered with local and federal agencies to enforce sex offender registry compliance across Worcester County. The compliance initiative – from March 3rd to 14th resulted in 69 sex offender compliance checks. Deputies obtained arrest warrants for 8 who failed to register as a sex offender – six warrants were closed…
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