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Bridgeville Man Arrested for Producing and Distributing Child Pornography
Federal agents have arrested a 30-year-old Bridgeville man on federal charges of producing and distributing child sexual abuse material. According to court documents, Thomas Twilley is accused of sexually abusing a child, taking sexually explicit photos of the child and sharing the images with an administrator of an online CSAM network. Twilley faces charges of…
Read MoreMaryland Releases 2026-2027 Vaccine Guidelines for Children and Adults
The Maryland Department of Health has released statewide vaccine schedules and recommendations for children and adults for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season. The recommendations include vaccines for COVID-19, flu and RSV, along with other routine immunizations such as measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and hepatitis B. The recommendations were developed using guidance from medical organizations…
Read MoreTwo Arrested in Dover on Gun Charges
Dover Police arrested 20-year-old Noah Blake and a 17-year-old juvenile Wednesday morning during a firearms investigation that led to the seizure of three handguns. Police say officers conducting a traffic stop near North DuPont Highway found two 9mm handguns inside the vehicle. One was a Polymer80 “ghost gun” equipped with a machine gun conversion device…
Read MoreState Office of Volunteerism to Deliver 9,000 Books to Delaware Schools on 9/11
The State Office of Volunteerism and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services will bring together volunteers to deliver 9,000 books to Delaware public schools throughout the state as a part of its 9/11 Day of Service. The day will begin with brief remarks and a moment of silence before volunteers begin loading books…
Read MoreSaturday is Public Safety Day in Dewey Beach
Join Dewey Beach for Public Safety Day! Public Safety Day is a FREE community appreciation event held right here in Dewey Beach! Join us Saturday, September 12th from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the Dewey Beach Lions Club on McKinley Ave. Meet your local police officers Check out the Fire & Rescue trucks Farm animals Balloon…
Read MoreRehoboth Farmers’ Market to Return to Grove Park
Beginning Tuesday, September 15th, the Rehoboth Farmers’ Market will be returning to Grove Park. According to the City of Rehoboth Beach, a few changes will be made including: All trucks, vans, and trailers used by vendors will be parked and set up in the parking lot. The Grove Street Parking Lot will be CLOSED to…
Read MoreThree Courts Rule In Delaware’s Favor On Voting Rights
Three courts have sided with Delaware in cases involving the state’s elections and campaign finance rules. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on August 31st denied an appeal from the Americans for Prosperity Foundation, which is challenging Delaware’s disclosure rules for third-party campaign advertisers. The ruling returns the case to the U.S.…
Read MoreSupreme Court Reverses Lower Court, Reinstates Age Limits on Most Guns
The Delaware Supreme Court has upheld a state law restricting the purchase, possession and control of most firearms by people under 21. Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced the ruling Tuesday, saying the court’s 4-to-1 decision overturns a 2025 Superior Court ruling that found House Bill 451 unconstitutional. The law was signed by then-Governor John Carney…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Criminal Justice Reform Package
Governor Matt Meyer has signed three criminal justice reform bills aimed at reducing the financial burden of the justice system, protecting digital privacy and strengthening reentry support. House Bill 133 gives Delaware courts discretion to waive certain fines and fees for people experiencing financial hardship, including those receiving public assistance or represented by the Office…
Read MoreDelaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) Gears Up for the Annual Delmarva Bike Week Event
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety has launched two motorcycle safety campaigns as Delmarva Bike Week gets underway. One campaign offers safety tips for Delaware drivers sharing the road with motorcycles, while the other focuses on motorcycle riders. According to OHS, more than 100-thousand riders and motorcycle enthusiasts are expected in Ocean City through Sunday,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Painting of Pedestrian Section of Rehoboth Drawbridge Begins Monday, Sept 14
UPDATED – 09/09/26 – This project has been delayed and will now begin on Monday, September 14 – and end on Friday, September 18. ===================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 09/08/26 – DelDOT will be working on the Rehoboth Beach drawbridge Wednesday through Friday this week to finish painting the sidewalk on the bridge. This will result…
Read MoreTraffic Stop in Salisbury Leads to CDS Arrest and Large Currency Seizure
A traffic stop in Salisbury led to a drug arrest and the seizure of over 12-thousand dollars in cash. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy stopped a 2023 Kia Sportage on August 28th near East Lincoln and Spring Avenues after observing a traffic violation. A registration check showed the vehicle’s registration was suspended.…
Read MoreAttorney 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…
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