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State Police Arrest Marydel Man Following a Pursuit in Kent County
A pursuit a week ago in Kent County has resulted in the arrest of a Marydel, Maryland, man on charges of reckless endangering and felony gun offenses. Just before 7pm on June 5th, Delaware State Police observed a Mitsubishi with a registration violation and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver sped off. During the…
Read MoreRoute 1/Route 16 Grade-separated Intersection Project Nearly Completed
The final paving on the ramps and turn lanes on the Route 1/Route 16 grade separated intersection was completed during the overnight hours Friday morning. Crews are now entering the project closeout, which should be completed by the end of this month or early July – weather permitting.
Read MoreUPDATED: US and Maryland Flags Ordered to Return to Full-Staff at Sunset Friday
UPDATED – 06/10/26 – This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the United States and Maryland Flags lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, June 12, 2026. This is the day of interment for Firefighter/Paramedic Demair Lloyd of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department who passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. As a matter of…
Read MoreConstruction in Airfield Modernization Program at Easton Airport Continues; Runway Closures Begin Monday
The construction phase of the Airfield Modernization Program continues at the Easton Airport. Currently Runway 4/22 and 15/33 are open for normal operations, however on Monday, Runway 4/22 will be closed until June 30th. A full airport closure is scheduled from 7am Monday, June 22nd through 7am Friday, June 26th. All runways will be closed…
Read MoreUS Senator Chris Coons Announces Run for Re-election
Chris Coons has announced that he is running for re-election to the US Senate – by video. Coons, who is Delaware’s Senior Senator, has been in office since 2010 and serves on several committees – including Appropriations, Judiciary and Foreign Relations. Coons says he’s running for re-election because he fights every day for the people…
Read MoreUPDATED: OC Air Show This Weekend – Expect Traffic, Parking Issues, Street Closures Beginning Friday
The O.C. Air Show is returning to the Town of Ocean City on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026. Residents and visitors should expect heavy traffic, limited parking, and street closures beginning Friday and throughout the weekend. Here is what to expect: While the OC Air Show is Saturday and Sunday – planes…
Read MoreDelaware Senate Passes SB 332 to Clarify Transferability of Special Vanity License Plates
A bill sponsored by State Senator Brian Pettyjohn pertaining to vanity license plates has cleared the Delaware Senate and now heads to the House. Senate Bill 332 would clarify that existing special vanity license plates may be transferred between owners as a gift or through a sale without being considered a new issuance by the…
Read MoreOcean City Woman Arrested after Fatal Hit and Run in Millville
An Ocean City woman has been arrested for vehicular homicide following a fatal hit and run bicycle crash Tuesday night in Millville. Delaware State Police say a bicyclist was westbound in the eastbound bike lane on Atlantic Avenue when a Subaru traveling eastbound entered the bike lane and struck the bicyclist. The driver left the…
Read MoreAAA: Gas Prices Fall for Third Straight Week
Prices at the pump have fallen for the third straight week. Delaware’s gas price average has dropped 46 cents in three weeks. In the First State, the average price at the pump for a gallon of regular is $3.88 today, down 14 cents in the last week. The South Jersey gas price average is $4.10…
Read MoreUPDATE: Salisbury Mayor Responds Amid Collective Bargaining Dispute
Salisbury Mayor Randy Taylor has written a letter to City residents to address concerns with the petition effort regarding the recent vote to to repeal the city’s labor code, eliminating collective bargaining rights for city employees, including police officers and firefighters. Mayor Taylor stated that AFSCME funded out-of-state contract workers to assist with the…
Read MoreWorcester County Burn Ban Continues
Worcester County officials are reminding residents and visitors that the countywide burn ban issued on May 4th remains in effect until further notice. The ban was implemented due to continued dry conditions, below-normal rainfall, and declining groundwater levels that significantly increase the risk of rapidly spreading outdoor fires. Since the burn ban was enacted, fire…
Read MoreGovernor Wes Moore Announces $31.5 Million for Ecological Restoration Projects to Improve Water Quality in Local Waterways and the Chesapeake Bay
Governor Wes Moore today announced the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is awarding $31.5 million in grants from the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund for 25 ecological restoration projects encompassing 188 sites statewide to improve water quality and wildlife habitats. The projects also include work on Eastern Shore waterways, including the Coastal Bays…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Recognizes Gun Violence Awareness Month, Grants Pardons To Community Leaders Committed To Preventing Violence
Governor Matt Meyer has issued a proclamation marking June as Gun Violence Awareness Month in Delaware, reaffirming the state’s focus on reducing violence, supporting victims, and strengthening prevention and intervention efforts. During the signing event today, Governor Meyer also granted pardons to two Delaware residents–Cammerin Norwood and Kaligah Parker– saying their work in community service…
Read MoreWicomico County Executive Responds to Allegations Involving Her and Sheriff’s Office
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano, in a press conference held at the Government Office Building, addressed allegations involving her and the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stemming from rumors of photographs… County Executive Giordano called the allegations completely false, saying they are not based on facts or supported by any evidence but are instead a…
Read MoreDNREC Indian River Dredging Project Near Millsboro to Improve Boater Navigation, Restore Tidal Wetlands
DNREC is continuing dredging operations on the Indian River near Millsboro as part of a tidal wetland restoration project that will run through March 2027. The work is designed to restore marsh habitat while also improving navigation and boating access in areas affected by sediment buildup and shoaling. DNREC is urging boaters to use caution…
Read MoreWicomico County Public Schools Announces School Leadership Changes, 2026-2027 School Leadership Teams
Wicomico County Public Schools has announced a number of principal and assistant principal assignments that will take effect July 1st for the 2026-2027 school year. A full list of school leadership teams has been released, with one principal position still to be filled and dean of students assignments to be announced later this summer. Additional…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer, DSHA Announce Progress On Kent County Homeless Services Expansion
Governor Matt Meyer and the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced today that they have an agreement in principle with Delaware State University to purchase its Living and Learning Commons in Dover as a site to expand the Hope Center model in Kent County. Governor Meyer had created the Delaware Interagency Collaborative to End Homelessness…
Read MoreDelaware Bill Seeking to Expand Access to Mental Health Care Passes Senate
A bill aimed at expanding access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment in Delaware has passed the Delaware Senate. Known as the “Fair Standards in Mental Health Care Act”, the legislation would require insurers to cover all medically necessary mental health and addiction treatment, eliminate certain prior authorization delays, and ensure emergency mental…
Read MoreMotor Vehicle Crash Involving School Bus and Honda CR-V
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor-vehicle crash involving a school bus and a Honda CRV today. The crash occurred early this afternoon on Old Ocean City Road (Rt.346) at Friendship Road. The bus driver complained of minor injuries and was transported to Tidal Health for treatment. Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis tells the…
Read MoreDorchester County Authorities Investigate Report of Police Impersonator
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a person allegedly impersonating a police officer during a traffic stop shortly before midnight on June 9th. The victim told deputies they were stopped by a tan Chevrolet Suburban displaying red and blue emergency lights. The driver claimed to be a Cambridge police officer but…
Read MoreCooling Centers Activated in Delaware to Provide Relief from the Heat
With temperatures hitting above 90 degrees for multiple days in a row, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has activated its cooling centers for those who need relief from the heat. DHSS facilities are now open as cooling centers starting today, June 10th and will also be open on June 11th and…
Read MoreDelaware Bill Would Allow Medically Disqualified Drivers to Retain Licenses for Identification
Under current Delaware law, individuals who lose their driving privileges because of a medical condition must surrender their driver’s license and may need to obtain a separate identification card. A bill currently being worked on in the General Assembly would allow them to keep their physical license for identification purposes. They would sign an affidavit…
Read MoreDNREC Investigating Release of Unknown Amount of Hazardous Chemical
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is reporting that there has been a release involving an unknown amount of anhydrous ammonia into the air from Perdue Foods on North Dupont Boulevard in Milford. The release occurred yesterday evening June 9th at around 8:30 PM. This chemical is considered to be hazardous…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves First Land Use Reform Working Group-born Ordinances
UPDATED – 06/09/26 – The Sussex County Council started late this week due to a lighter agenda. County Administrator Todd Lawson thanked the community which turned out last month for the 3rd annual EMS Blood Drive which was held at the Public Safety Complex in Georgetown. The blood drive brought in 45 units of blood and…
Read MoreAG Jennings Defeats Koch Billionaire-backed Effort to Upend Delaware’s Election Transparency Laws
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and Elections Commissioner Anthony Albence were sued last month by a Koch family-affiliated campaign group which was trying to nullify state law which requires basic transparency for third-party campaign advertisers. The Koch complaint was filed in the US District Court for the District of Delaware and on Monday an oral ruling…
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