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Tuesday, Aug 4 is National Night Out
2026 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT National Night Out is a chance to meet your neighbors and your local law enforcement and first responders in a more informal and positive setting. It’s an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Most National Night Out…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open Begins Monday – 334 Boats Taking Part
The 53rd Annual White Marlin Open begins on Monday. Anglers have been in arriving in Ocean City in preparation for the ‘worlds largest billfishing tournament.’ Last year’s tournament saw 282 boats and over 3000 contestants – and over $7.24-million in prize money was awarded – with the top prize – of $3.9-million for a 72-pound…
Read MoreMaryland General Assembly Begins Special Session on Redistricting Monday
Maryland lawmakers will meet in special session this week to discuss redistricting. House Bill 2100 (see below) is a constitutional amendment to consider a bill amending the rules for drawing new congressional districts. It will ask voters to decide through a referendum question whether the wording that addresses how congressional district maps are drawn should…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Open Only Tues, August 4 Next Week
The Woodland Ferry will be closed most of next week due to staffing and maintenance issues. The Woodland Ferry will be closed Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – and is expected to resume normal operations on Monday, August 10.
Read MoreMaryland’s Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass Fishery – Closed for August
A reminder – beginning today – Maryland’s State Fish is off-limits! The striped bass fishery in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries – is closed through August 31st. This targeted closure is to protect the younger, resident striped bass population when hot water and air temperatures in mid-summer make fish more vulnerable to dying…
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross Declares National Blood Crisis
For the 2nd time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis. Whether you’re a first-time donor or a lifelong donor, your appointment could help save multiple lives. Blood donations are historically lower during the summer, but officials say blood donations have fallen to a 4-year low – worsening the emergency…
Read More26th Annual Blessing of the Combines is Saturday in Snow Hill
Saturday is the 26th Annual Blessing of the Combines in downtown Snow Hill. This event is to honor and celebrate local farmers and to pray for a bountiful harvest. The fun begins at 10am – and the parade of Combines and other farm equipment will begin at 11am followed by the Blessing. The combines will…
Read MoreUPDATED: 101st Annual Chincoteague Pony Penning Week Ends Friday with Swim Back to Assateague
UPDATED – 07/31/26 – The ponies returned to Assateague Island early this morning. Thursday was the pony auction for the foals at the Chincoteague Carnival Grounds. Chamber of Commerce officials say 80 ponies – including 7 buybacks were sold for a total of $635,600 with prices for the foals ranged from $3000 to $60,000. The…
Read MoreBethany Beach September Municipal Election Canceled
The filing deadline for the September 12th Bethany Beach municipal election was Wednesday. Four candidates filed for the four open seats – all incumbents. Ron Calef, Mickey Hinman, Rich McHugh and Bob Rush will be sworn in to 2-year terms at the Council Reorganization meeting on September 21st.
Read MoreAAA: National Gas Price Average Unchanged From Last Week
AAA reports that the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is the same as it was last week: $4.09. Crude oil prices remain in the $80 per barrel range as instability lingers along the Strait of Hormuz. Gas prices are nearly a dollar higher than they were this time last year. Typically, August…
Read MoreWorcester County Enacts Moratorium on Data Centers and Cable Landing Stations While New Regulations Are Developed
The Worcester County Commissioners earlier this month placed a temporary moratorium on the submittal and issuance of permits for data centers and cable landing stations. The moratorium is valid for 12 months or until rescinded by the commissioners. The resolution also places a temporary hold on all Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) proceedings related to…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Convicted of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Motor Vehicle Thefts, and Firearm Offenses
A shooting in October, 2025 has led to the conviction of 19-year-old Bryant Brown-Clark, of Salisbury. He was convicted in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County of two counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, two counts of Firearm Use in a Crime of Violence, Illegal Possession of a Regulated Firearm, two counts of…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Releases Takeover Event Report
The City of Rehoboth Beach today released the independent report regarding the “Takeover” incident that occurred on May 19th, 2026. The Mayor & Commissioners voted during a special meeting this morning to make the report public. Officials say the Independent review finds no evidence of police misconduct or racial motivation in May 19th response. According…
Read MoreState Police Arrest Magnolia Man for Armed Robbery in Dover
The Delaware State Police have arrested a 67-year-old Magnolia man for robbery and related offenses, following an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday night at a Valero gas station in Dover. With the assistance of the Dover Police Department, state police detectives identified Donald Johnson Jr. as the suspect in the robbery and obtained a warrant…
Read MoreTown of Berlin Notice of Municipal Election
The Town of Berlin’s Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, October 6th. The election will determine the Council representatives for District 1, District 4, and the At-Large seat. The filing deadline for candidates is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8th. The filing deadline for write-in candidates is 4:00 PM on Tuesday, September 22nd. Additional…
Read MoreVacation Plans? AAA Offers Ways to Protect Your Home Amid Hundreds of Thousands of Burglaries Each Year
AAA Club Alliance is sharing tips to help homeowners protect their property while away. The advice comes as the FBI reports that a burglary occurs somewhere in the United States every 28 to 40 seconds and also that burglars often take advantage of homes that appear unoccupied, such as during vacation periods. Residential burglaries continued…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury Launches Salisbury OneMap, a Centralized Public Data Platform
The City of Salisbury has launched Salisbury OneMap, a new online platform that brings City data together in one place for residents, businesses and staff. The tool was created to simplify access to information that had previously been spread across more than 20 separate City applications, allowing users to view multiple datasets through a single,…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Shots Fired into Residence
Dover Police are investigating an incident in which shots were fired on Pebble Valley Drive. Police say the gunfire damaged a home after multiple rounds were fired from an area near a retention pond, where multiple shell casings were recovered. At the time of the incident, a 40-year-old man was inside the residence. He was…
Read MoreMilford Man Indicted for Federal Firearms Offense
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging a Milford man with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. According to court documents, 21-year-old Jayceir Fullman, on February 9th 2026, entered the apartment of an acquaintance without permission and took a Glock handgun. Fullman is prohibited under federal law from possessing firearms. Fullman…
Read MoreUPDATE: National Weather Service Confirms Tornado in Talbot County; Peliminary Reports of Damage Assessed
UPDATE: The National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes touched down near Trappe in Talbot County during Tuesday evening’s storms. An EF-1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 90 to 100 mph caused damage along Backtown Road, where a metal industrial building lost part of its roof, roof trusses were damaged, trees were damaged and…
Read MoreDelaware State Trooper Indicted Following Allegations of Inappropriate Conduct
A suspended Delaware State Police trooper has been indicted on allegations of inappropriate sexual contact involving a 21-year-old woman experiencing a mental health crisis. Trooper Thomas Catalfamo was indicted on four counts of Official Misconduct. Authorities say Trooper Catalfamo responded to a distress call in July 2025 and allegedly used his position of authority to…
Read MoreDelaware Supreme Court Justice Morgan T. Zurn Sworn into Office
In a small and private ceremony, Delaware Supreme Court Justice Morgan T. Zurn was sworn into office today. The oath of office was administered by U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Tamika R. Montgomery-Reeves, who was a Justice on the Delaware Supreme Court from 2019 to 2023, at the judge’s Wilmington chambers. Justice Zurn…
Read MoreOperation Troopers Have Your BACKpack to Help Local School Students in Need
The Delaware State Police Community Engagement Unit is once again collecting school supplies and essentials to help local students in need prepare for the upcoming school year. Troopers are asking for help with donations to fill each child’s backpack with school supplies. Operation Troopers Have Your BACKpack works with local communities and organizations to collect…
Read MoreWicomico, Worcester County Officials Lift Burn Bans Due to Improved Conditions
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano announces that the countywide burn ban has been officially lifted following a comprehensive meeting of the Burn Ban Committee. The committee, which included representatives from four local Fire Chiefs, the Maryland Forest Service, the Wicomico County Department of Planning & Zoning and the Health Department, unanimously agreed that conditions have…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Announces Funding to Establish Four New School-Based Health Centers in Sussex County
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services has awarded funding to establish four new school-based health centers in Sussex County through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program. The new centers will open at Seaford, Selbyville, Sussex Central and Georgetown middle schools and will provide preventive, primary and behavioral health services. State officials say the…
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