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Gas Prices Slow as Hurricane Rafael Moves through Gulf of Mexico
The national average for a gallon of gas fell 3 cents over the past week to $3.09. In Delaware the price at the pump dropped 2 cents last week to $2.95. If you drive an EV – the average cost for a Kilowatt of electricity at an L-2 commercial charging station in Delaware is 31…
Read MoreUPDATED: Additional Arrests in Salisbury Assault & Hate Crime
UPDATED – 11/08/24 – A dozen suspects have now been arrested in connection with an assault that occurred in mid-October at Salisbury University.  Police have arrested the following on charges of First Degree Assault, False Imprisonment, Reckless Endangerment, and Hate Crime charges, and are currently held at the Wicomico County Detention Center waiting to be…
Read MoreGovernor-Elect Meyer Launches Transition Website
Governor-elect Matt Meyer is looking for input from Delawareans in moving the state forward. Meyer has launched his official transition website which gives First State residents a central platform to engage with the incoming administration and be part of shaping the State’s future. Governor-elect Meyer is committed to building a government that is accessible, responsive,…
Read MoreCrisfield Man Sentenced in Wicomico County for False Imprisonment and Assault
A Crisfield man has been sentenced to twenty years in prison for false imprisonment and 2nd degree assault. Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Maciarrello sentenced 31 year old Kendall Sneade of Crisfield immediately following his conviction after a two-day bench trial. Sneade was sentenced to 40 years with all but 20 years suspended. Upon…
Read MoreUPDATED: Single Vehicle Crash near Cambridge Leaves 2 Dead & 1 Injured
UPDATED – 11/08/24 – Maryland State Police have identified the two people who died in a single vehicle crash Sunday evening east of Cambridge. Police say the vehicle went off Route 50 and struck a utility pole and caught fire. Police say the driver was 54 year old Shankar Mondal and the passenger was 37…
Read MoreThree Arrested during Warrant Search at Rehoboth Beach Hotel Room
Three people have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a search warrant was served at a Rehoboth Beach hotel on Tuesday. The Sussex County Drug Unit and Sussex County Governor’s Task Force went into a room at the Rodeway Inn on Coastal Highway on Tuesday following an investigation into drug distribution from the hotel…
Read MoreWorcester County Sheriff’s Deputy Involved in Head-on Crash
The Worcester County Sheriff’s office is investigating a head-on crash involving a Sheriff’s deputy on Racetrack Road near North Ocean Pines on Friday. Officials say the driver of a van exited the TidalHealth Ocean Pines Campus and drove north in the southbound lane – colliding with a southbound deputy’s vehicle. Both drivers were treated for…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Arrested Following Pursuit near Lincoln
Delaware State Police members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force were on patrol near Lincoln Tuesday evening around 7 when they spotted a Durango on the side of Calhoun Road with it’s hazard lights on. Police stopped to check on the Durango, but the driver pulled away – and did not stop when police…
Read MoreSkunk Tests Positive for Rabies in Wicomico County
Today, a skunk tested positive for rabies in the area of State Street in Sharptown. The Wicomico County Health Department is advising all residents to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Additional Information from the Wicomico County Health Department: Rabies is a preventable viral disease that exists…
Read MoreMilton Police Looking for Man Wanted on Charges Related to Domestic Incident
The Milton Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Tyler Michael Houchens in reference to a physical domestic incident resulting in multiple charges. Anyone with information on Houchens’ whereabouts should call the Milton Police Department at 302-684-8547 or call 911.
Read MoreApproved Holidays for Dorchester County Landfills & Transfer Stations
At its November 4th, 2024 meeting, the Dorchester County Council approved that the County landfills and transfer stations will be closed on all County observed holidays. This will begin with the 2024 Thanksgiving holidays and all approved holidays thereafter. A list of the observed holiday closures includes: Thanksgiving Day, November 28th Friday, November 29th Christmas…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Illegal Drug Dealing and Prostitution Following Months Long Joint Investigation
Dover Police have arrested a 62-year-old Dover man for illegal drug dealing and prostitution that was occurring at a residence associated with James Paz in the unit block of South State Street. The Dover Police Department’s Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit (DVOC), the Delaware State Police Human Trafficking Unit, and the FBI Delaware Violent…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware to Hold Mass Drive-Thru Distributions
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold mass drive-thru distributions in each county prior to the Thanksgiving holiday starting on Tuesday, November 19th. The first one is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19 starting at 8:30 a.m. at Dover Motor Speedway. The distribution event in Sussex County is scheduled for Friday, November 22nd starting at 8:30…
Read MoreDelaware’s Education Savings Plan Earns Silver Rating
The DE529 Education Savings Plan, Delaware’s tax-advantaged program designed to help pay for higher education expenses, received “Silver” status from Morningstar, the country’s most widely cited and influential investment plan rating group. This is the second consecutive year DE529 received the rating after being upgraded from “Bronze” status in 2023.  State Treasurer Colleen Davis says with…
Read MoreSmyrna Police Make Arrests in Elementary School Child Endangerment and Abuse Case
Smyrna Police Investigators have concluded their investigation into child abuse/neglect allegations that began in February 2024, with the arrests of three women this week. This long and detailed investigation, conducted in partnership with the Delaware Department of Justice and with the cooperation of the Smyrna School District, has revealed accusations of a pattern of abusive…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Crash Near Seaford that Left 1 Dead & 3 Injured
UPDATE 11/6/24:Â The Delaware State Police have identified 64-year-old Dwayne Jackson of Seaford, Delaware as the man who died in a fatal two-vehicle crash near Seaford on November 4th. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Original Post: A crash near Seaford around 8:15 Monday night has left…
Read MoreDelaware Schools Receive National, State Honors
Seventeen schools across Delaware are being recognized either nationally or by the state for the academic progress of their students last year. Secretary of Education Mark Holodick congratulates all of these school communities– the educators, families, district leadership, community supporters and, most of all, the students for their hard work. He says progress like this takes…
Read MoreThe Dover Police Department Launches Quality of Life Initiative to Promote Safety, Well-being, and Improve Conditions
The Dover Police Department is announcing the launch of a special Quality of Life Initiative, a program focused on addressing the mounting community concerns regarding “quality of life” issues in the Capitol City. This program is designed to help make the city a safer and more welcoming place for everyone who lives in, works in, or…
Read MoreRoad Closure Next Week Related to North Millsboro Bypass
Gravel Hill Road/SR 30 between Doc Frame Road and SR 24 will be closed starting on Tuesday, November 11th and continuing through Friday, November 15th for bridge beam placement related to the North Millsboro Bypass. Two overnight closures will go into effect on SR 30–Tuesday November 12th and Thursday November 14th. There is no closure on the…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Willards Caused by Improper Disposal of Smoking Materials
 A house fire that occurred last night on Truitt Street in Willards in Wicomico County last night was accidental—caused by improper disposal of smoking materials, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The blaze broke out just after 10 p.m. on the outside covered porch of the two-story wood framed single-family home. …
Read MoreSenator-Elect Lisa Blunt Rochester’s Victory Speech
Lisa Blunt Rochester will become the first Black woman to represent Delaware in the Senate after she defeated Republican Eric Hansen and independent candidate Mike Katz. Shortly after the call of her race for U.S. Senate, Blunt Rochester took the stage in Wilmington to address Delaware and the nation. Excerpts from her speech included a…
Read MoreCongressman Harris Re-elected in Maryland, Wicomico County Executive Charter Resolution Defeated
There are still 13 precincts that have not yet reported in Maryland. However, the Harris/Walz ticket has easily won the Old Line State with nearly 60% of the vote to Trump/Vance’s 37%. In the Maryland US Senate race, the former P-G County Executive, Angela Alsobrooks defeated Republican and former Governor Larry Hogan with 52% of…
Read MoreOcean City Mayor Rick Meehan Wins Re-election
Rick Meehan will return for his 10th term as Mayor of Ocean City. He was challenged by former city councilman Peter Buas. Meehan won another 2 year term winning 1324 votes to Buas’s 1132. There were four seats up for election on the City Council. Incumbents John Gehrig and Tony DeLuca were the top vote-getters…
Read MoreUPDATED: Disappointment for Delaware Republicans
It’s been a disappointing night for Delaware Republicans. While Sussex County voted for the Trump/Vance ticket – Delaware voted for the Harris/Walz who received 56% of the vote thanks to big turnout in New Castle County. At midnight, there are still 4 districts that have not reported, but voter turnout was better than in past…
Read MoreSarah McBride Wins in Historic Election for Congress
McBride Wins in Historic Election for Congress Wilmington, DE — Tonight, surrounded by her family, friends, and hundreds of supporters, Sarah McBride thanked the thousands of Delawareans who came together behind her campaign in her race to be the next Congresswoman for Delaware’s At-Large Congressional District. The AP called the race for Delaware’s At-Large congressional race…
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