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Attorney General Brown Joins Push For Stronger Robocall Protections
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general urging the FCC to strengthen rules designed to prevent illegal robocalls. The coalition wants phone companies to more thoroughly vet providers that route calls through U.S. networks, monitor them more regularly, and take action against those that violate federal rules. Included…
Read MoreDover Man Released on Unsecured Bond, Arrested Again Following Another Burglary
Last week, 44-year-old Jose Dominguez-Morales of Dover, was arrested for two separate burglaries and released on a $9,000 unsecured bond, according to Dover Police. Less than a week later, he was arrested again. Police say Dominguez-Morales entered the Dover Hollywood Diner through an unsecured window and stole two donation boxes containing approximately $300. He then…
Read MoreSalisbury University to Hold Campus-wide EAS Exercise Friday, September 11
Salisbury University holds an exercise for its Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Friday, September 11. At approximately 10 a.m., University Police will start the campus’ emergency siren. The exercise also includes office and classroom computers, email, SU video monitors and text/SMS notification. To learn more about SU’s emergency notification system, visit www.salisbury.edu/police/emergency/emergency-alert-system.aspx. For more information about…
Read MoreDelaware Delegation Celebrates $5-million Federal Investment in Affordable Housing in Laurel
Delaware’s Congressional Delegation joined NeighborGood Partners, local officials and community leaders in Laurel to celebrate $5-million in federal funding to support affordable housing in southern Delaware. This was the final stop in the delegation’s Sussex County tour – which included $3.72-million in healthcare investments for Sussex County – including for La Red’s Georgetown and Seaford…
Read MoreMilitary Pension Tax Exemption Signed Into Law, Celebration Event Set for Wednesday in Dover
Dover’s Air Mobility Command Museum will be the site Wednesday afternoon at 1pm to celebrate the signing of legislation that will increase Delaware’s state income tax exemption for military retirement pay. Senate Bill 219 was sponsored by Senator Eric Buckson and Representative Jeff Hilovsky – it increases the amount of military pension income that can be excluded…
Read MoreGov Meyer Signs Mental Health Coverage Law, Securing Delaware as National Leader in Fair Mental Healthcare
Governor Matt Meyer has signed the Fair Standards in Mental Health Care Act. Senate Bill 22 will help to expand access to mental healthcare through comprehensive insurance reform. The measure will reduce unnecessary insurance delays and denials and strengthen protections for Delawareans seeking mental health and substance use care. This Act applies to all health…
Read MoreMDOT Announces over $11-million in Grants for Bike, Pedestrian & Trail Projects Statewide
The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced over $11-million in grants for 24 bicycle, pedestrian and trail projects throughout Maryland. These investments will help state and local partners to improve safety for people of all ages and abilities, boost economic development and create a more connected and accessible transportation system. There is $9.3-million in federal…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Murder-Suicide Sunday in Pocomoke
Two Pocomoke residents are dead after an apparent murder-suicide Sunday in Somerset County. Maryland State Police were called to a residence on Dividing Creek Road around 7:30pm for a welfare check where they found an unresponsive female – identified as 67 year old Christine Wells, and 66 year old Robert Dehart with an apparent self-inflicted…
Read MoreUPDATED: Laurel Man Charged with Vehicular Homicide after Fatal Crash near Laurel August 27th
UPDATED – 09/08/26 – A Laurel man has been arrested for vehicular homicide after a two vehicle crash that occurred on August 27th. Delaware State Police contacted the driver of a Nissan Frontier identified as 63 year old James Elliott of Laurel, at the hospital. Police say Elliott showed signs of impairment and obtained a…
Read MoreVegetation Removal to Begin Today at Lake Gerar in Rehoboth Beach
Work will begin Tuesday afternoon to remove over 700 cubic yards of floating vegetation from the western prong of Lake Gerar – near Cranberry Park. City officials say that during site work, a 1 to 2-foot thick mass of floating vegetation was seen – and has grown more than 50-feet channel ward of the shoreline…
Read MoreSpecial Event Zone in Place in Ocean City for OC Rock & Ride Bikefest
The Special Event Zone is in place in Ocean City ahead of the start of the OC Rock & Ride Bikefest. While the Special Event Zone is in place – speeds are lowered and fines are increased for violations – and is in effect throughout Ocean City as well as all roads in Worcester County.…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting Incident in Dover Monday Morning
Delaware State Police are investigating another shooting in Dover. This occurred Monday morning just before 1:30 when a 23 year old man was struck by gunfire. Police say an unknown suspect in a vehicle fired shots at a residence on South Governor’s Boulevard in Capitol Park. The victim suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound and…
Read MoreTax Bill Availability for Kent County, DE Residents
Some Kent County residents report that they have not yet received their property tax bill. County Tax officials are providing several ways for property owners to confirm and retrieve their bills. If you have not received your bill – you can call the tax office, email the tax office or search property records online. Remember…
Read MoreWicomico County Crash with Wrong-way Driver on Route 13 Injures 3
A Cambridge man driving a pickup truck the wrong way on Route 13 in Wicomico County collided with a Maryland State Police patrol vehicle. The driver, 36 year old Joshua Jorette of Cambridge, was arrested at the scene and is charged with DUI, reckless driving, possession of a controlled dangerous substance and other offenses. The…
Read MoreUPDATED: Next Phase of Delaware Memorial Bridge Project to Begin September 7 – Northbound Span
UPDATED – 09/06/26 – Work on the next phase of the bridge joint replacement project on the New Jersey bound span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge will begin on Monday. DRBA officials say that once the initial setup of lane closures is complete – two right lanes of the northbound span will be closed until just…
Read MoreFire at Church of the Nazarene in Federalsburg – Arson
The Maryland State Fire Marshall and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have determined that a fire at the Church of the Nazarene in Federalsburg last month was arson. Federalsburg Volunteer Firefighters were called to the scene on August 5th just before midnight after a passerby reported the fire. More than 60 firefighters…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Shooting Death of Dover Man Outside CAVA Restaurant
Police in Dover are investigating a shooting death that occurred Friday night in the parking lot for CAVA Restaurant on North DuPont Highway. Dover Police received multiple calls for shots fired just before 10pm and officer responding found 18 year old Foster Trader of Dover on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds. Trader was pronounced…
Read MoreUPDATED: Mass Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction of President’s Executive Order 14399
UPDATED – 09/04/26 – On Friday, a federal judge in Massachusetts granted a preliminary injunction prohibiting states from creating citizenship voter lists and for the U.S. Postal Service to restrict mail-in ballots. Judge Indira Talwani had earlier issued a temporary restraining order in the same case which has been dissolved with Friday’s ruling. This came after…
Read MoreBethany Beach Celebrates its 125 Year History with Founders Day Weekend
Bethany Beach celebrates 125 years this year and this weekend will kick off the first of its milestone anniversary celebrations this Labor Day weekend with its Founders Day Weekend – commemorating 125 years of Bethany Beach history – and recognizing America’s 250th anniversary. The weekend includes live entertainment at the Bandstand beginning at 7:30 tonight,…
Read MoreSeptic Company Employee Charged with Illegally Dumping Sewage in Wicomico County
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has filed criminal charges against an Eden man for the illegal discharge of pollutants. On August 14th, Terry Handy, Junior was charged in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County with two counts of illegal discharge of a pollutant and two counts of unlawful disposal of sewage relating to illegal dumping…
Read More18 New DSP and Municipal Police Officers Graduate
Colonel William D. Crotty, the Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, proudly announces the graduation last month of the 106th Delaware State Police and 102nd Municipal Police Recruit Class. The ceremony was held August 20th at Dover Middle School – 9 new Delaware State Troopers and 9 new Municipal Police Officers – representing Delaware Natural…
Read MoreMSP Arrest Salisbury Man in Fatal Shooting
A Salisbury man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday around 8pm. Maryland State Police were called to Ethels Way where they found a female victim, later identified as 29 year old Jordan Holt of Salisbury with a gunshot wound. Police have arrested 29 year old Gage Mitchell of Salisbury…
Read MoreUPDATED: MD State Highway Administration To Clean And Paint The US 13 Business/Market Street Drawbridge on September 21 In Worcester County
UPDATED – 09/04/26 – This project is now expected to begin on Monday, September 21st. The date of completion is still expected to be November 8th. ======================================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 09/03/26 – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a project to clean and paint the US 13 Business (Market Street) Bridge…
Read MoreUPDATED: Maryland Supreme Court Rules on Congressional Redistricting
The Maryland Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday on appeals to two lawsuits filed over the redistricting issue and general election ballot question. While the Court found both circuit courts erred in portions of their rulings, the Court agreed that the ballot language in Question 3 is misleading and violates due process requirements. The Supreme…
Read More18 Dogs Recovered in Salisbury Animal Welfare Investigation
After receiving a complaint concerning the welfare and living conditions of multiple dogs at a West Naylor Mill Road property, Wicomico Animal Control officers investigated on Tuesday. Two residents were found in a shed on the property with 2 adult dogs, but conditions found at the property led to a call for assistance from the…
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