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Town of Georgetown Warn of Email Fraud Scam Alert
Georgetown officials are warning of am email scam. Town officials warn that fraudulent emails are being sent using the identity of town employees. The emails are on reproduced official Georgetown letterhead and recipients are asked to send payments by wire transfer. The scam is designed to make businesses believe they are paying for legitimate town…
Read MoreDelDOT to Close Route 1/Hudson Road Crossover for Reconstruction Beginning March 9
The crossover at Route 1 and Hudson Road will be closed for reconstruction beginning on Monday, March 9. This work will include a new median island between the north and south lanes on Route 1 and an acceleration lane along southbound Route 1. This work will be done Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Storm Cleanup – Tree Debris
If you are in Rehoboth Beach and have tree limb and storm debris from the recent storm, the City of Rehoboth Beach Streets Department has trucks out today picking up – plus it’s a trash day as well so be patient. Here are a few things to know: any large debris needs to be cut…
Read MoreCongresswoman McBride Hosting Mobile Office Hours in Sussex County Tuesday
Congresswoman Sarah McBride will host Mobile Office Hours on Tuesday from 4 to 6pm in Seaford. If you are in need of help with an issue involving federal agencies, members from the Congresswoman’s Constituent Advocate team will be available to assist at the Seaford District Library on North Market Street, Extended. You are encouraged to…
Read MoreUPDATED: All 4 Subjects have been Identified; Ocean City Police Investigation into Destruction of Property & Burglary
UPDATE – 03/02/26 – 8:03AM – Ocean City Police report that all four individuals have been identified and thank the public for their assistance ==================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 02/28/26 – Ocean City Police are investigating several incidents of malicious destruction of property and burglaries. Police say these incidents occurred on February 21st into February 22nd…
Read MoreUPDATED: Laurel Man Dies in Early Morning Crash Saturday
UPDATED – 03/01/26 -The Delaware State Police has identified 26 year old Yeyson Perez-Ortiz of Laurel as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash on Saturday morning in Laurel. ==================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 02/28/26 – A Laurel man is dead after a single vehicle crash early Saturday morning on Laurel Road. Delaware State…
Read MoreMSP Investigate Fatal Crash in Caroline County
Maryland State Police were called for a crash on Route 480 north of Eveland Road in Caroline County just before 2 o’clock Friday afternoon. Police found an Isuzu box truck crossed the center line and police believe the driver of the Kia tried to avoid a head on crash and went off the shoulder of…
Read MoreInvestigation into Suspicious Substance in Easton Friday was Determined Non-Threatening
Easton Police were on Brookletts Avenue for an investigation Friday when they were notified of the presence of several suspicious containers with held an unknown liquid substance. Because of concerns for a hazardous material, the Maryland Fire Marshal’s office and Anne Arundel Fire Department Hazmat Unit were called to an area between Tred Avon Avenue…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Make Arrest in December Shooting Incident
Salisbury Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting that occurred on December 22, 2025. Investigation led police to 21 year old De’Andre Rogers as the suspect – he was arrested last week by the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force and Salisbury Police. Roger is charged with the following offenses: Attempted 1st …
Read MoreUPDATED: Operation Epic Fury: U.S. Launches “Operation Epic Fury” in Major Strike on Iran Operation Epic Fury
The United States, in coordination with Israel, has launched a large-scale military operation against Iran known as “Operation Epic Fury.” The strikes began early Friday and targeted key military and strategic sites in Tehran, Isfahan, Qom, Karaj, and Kermanshah. U.S. officials say the operation was designed to neutralize what they describe as imminent threats tied…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Juveniles Arrested in January Fatal Shooting in Somerset County
UPDATEDÂ – 02/28/26 – Two juveniles have been charged with 1st degree murder and other offenses in connection with the fatal shooting of 46 year old Derrick Knox of Salisbury on January 26th in Princess Anne. A second Salisbury man was injured in that incident. A 14 year old was arrested February 10th by Maryland…
Read MoreDover PD Enforcement at Country Club Apartments Friday did NOT Involve ICE or the National Guard
Dover Police on their Facebook page said that law enforcement activity at the Country Club Apartments in Dover did NOT involve Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the National Guard. Dover Police say that Friday’s operation was conducted by the department’s SORT team as part of a criminal investigation – and had nothing to do with…
Read MoreLaurel Man Sentenced in Fatal 2022 Wilmington Shooting
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Friday that a 27 year old Laurel man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a fatal shooting that occurred in February of 2022 in Wilmington. Wilmington Police arrested Lance Leatherbury of Laurel on July 25, 2023 following an investigation into the shooting of Jermaine Meadows while he…
Read MoreWicomico County Public Schools Updates 2025-2026 Calendar with Makeup Days & Survey on 2026-2027 Calendar Options
The Wicomico County Public Schools calendar has been revised to make up all the days missed this year for winter weather. There have been 3 closure days for weather – January 27, February 23 and 24. A makeup day of March 16th has already been announced – additional approved potential makeup days of April 2…
Read MoreDSHA Announces Participants in Zoning & Land Use Reform Pilot Program
Sussex County along with 8 municipalities will receive free technical assistance and the planning consultants they will work with to modernize municipal zoning and land use policies aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing. The Delaware State Housing Authority says the jurisdictions – including Bridgeville, Georgetown, Laurel, Lewes, Milford and Rehoboth Beach – applied…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Continues to Restore Service to Customers Impacted by Winter Storm Hernando
UPDATED – 02/27/26 – Delmarva Power continues to work to repair damage and restore power after last Sunday’s storm that brought blizzard conditions and strong winds to Delmarva. Officials say nearly 66,000 customers lost power because of the storm – the most severely impacted in Sussex County, Delaware and the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. And…
Read MorePreliminary Testing Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Caroline County
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced a presumptive positive case of H5 Avian Influenza on a commercial broiler farm in Caroline County. This is the third case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) on a commercial poultry farm in Caroline County this year and the fourth case in Maryland in 2026. State officials have quarantined all…
Read MoreSeasonal Rise in Gas Prices Underway
We are still several weeks away from the start of spring, but the seasonal rise in gas prices is already underway. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline went up by more than 5 cents this past week to $2.98 a gallon, according to AAA. Gas demand is also expected to increase next month…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Streamlining State Permitting Regulations
Governor Matt Meyer has signed an executive order to streamline permitting regulations across Delaware, which state officials say would make it easier to build affordable and workforce-focused homes, develop much-needed sustainable energy generation, expand access to broadband, and integrate public water and wastewater, while still protecting public safety and the environment. The five overarching goals…
Read MoreDNREC Investigating 30,000-Gallon Wastewater Overflow in Millsboro
A wastewater overflow in Millsboro is under investigation following a report filed with state environmental officials. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) says the incident was reported through the Delaware Environmental Release Notification System. According to DNREC, this morning February 26th at 8:30 AM, about 30,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater…
Read MoreThe Point at Cape Henlopen State Park to Close March 1 to Protect Nesting, Migrating Birds
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, starting Sunday, March 1st, to protect the nesting grounds and migratory paths for threatened and endangered species, including piping plovers, American oystercatchers, least terns, red knots and other…
Read MoreTwo Men Face Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop in Milton
Two men were arrested in Milton following a traffic stop. At the time Milton Police conducted the stop around 3 AM on Sunday, February 22nd, the operator, 30 year-old Paul Hagerman displayed clear indicators of impairment. Hagerman was arrested and formally charged with DUI Drug Related, Resisting Arrest, and Speeding in excess of Posted Limits.…
Read MoreDHSS, DNREC Reopen PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Opportunity Through March 27
Community organizations across Delaware have an opportunity to help protect public health and promote environmental equity through newly reopened state grant funding focused on PFAS awareness and outreach. The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control have reopened a grant opportunity for projects designed to increase awareness…
Read MoreGeorgetown Police Warn of Email Scam Impersonating Town Employees
The Georgetown Police Department is alerting the community about fraudulent emails being sent using the identity of town employees. The emails appear on a reproduced official Georgetown letterhead. Recipients are asked to send payments via wire transfer. The scam is designed to make businesses believe they are paying for legitimate town services. Officials remind the…
Read MoreUpper Ferry Resumes Normal Operations
Wicomico County officials have announced that the Upper Ferry has resumed normal operations as of 8:00 A.M. this morning following the completion of necessary maintenance. According to the Office of the Wicomico County Executive, the temporary closure allowed crews to perform essential repairs and upkeep to ensure the ferry remains safe, reliable, and fully operational…
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