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Matt James Elected Mayor in Ocean City Municipal Election
There will be a new man in charge in Ocean City. Matt James came off the City Council to run for mayor and bested long-time Mayor Rick Meehan. James won 1438 votes to 1136 for Meehan. On the City Council, incumbent Carol Proctor won the most votes with 1819 votes. The two open seats will…
Read MoreFederalsburg Voters Elect Bruce Hancock to the District 2 Seat
The polls closed in the Town of Federalsburg for the town’s municipal election at 7pm. Brandy James ran unopposed and will return to represent District 1. In the District 2 race challenger M. Bruce Hancock won 103 votes to 70 for incumbent Ian Ferguson. District 1 – Brandy R. James (I) – 49 Votes District…
Read MoreUPDATED: FBI Arrests Oklahoma City Man for Sending Letters with Suspicious White Powder to Delaware Election Commissioner’s Office & Senator Blunt Rochester
UPDATED – 11/03/26 – The suspect who sent hundreds of letters containing suspicious white powder to public officials and election offices around the country has been arrested. The FBI arrested Robin Patrick Martin of Oklahoma City, Monday after over 700 suspicious mailings sent in 2026 to the same sender – there were also letters sent…
Read MoreCaroline County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Morning Crash
A Marydel, Maryland man is dead after a vehicle crash around 7am Tuesday in Goldsboro. Deputies from the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office were called to Union and Davis Roads – investigation shows that the driver of a Honda was southbound on Davis Road and failed to stop for a posted stop sign and was struck…
Read MoreIt’s Election Day!
2:30pm – Over 130,700 Delawareans have turned out to vote on this Election Day. According to their website, the Department of Elections has seen over 82,200 recorded check-ins in New Castle County, over 30,600 in Sussex County and over 17,800 in Kent County. Including the 9 days of early and absentee voting – by 2pm…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired at Home in Georgetown Area
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident on Hunting Club Road in the Georgetown area Sunday night. Police were called just before 6pm and learned that unknown suspects fired multiple shots that struck an occupied home. There were no injuries reported. Police continue to investigate and ask anyone with information to contact Detective Coleman…
Read MoreHarbor of Refuge Lighthouse to Celebrate 100 Years of Service; Anniversary Cruise Postponed
Happy 100th birthday to the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse! The lighthouse was first put into service on November 15, 1926. It has been under restoration since the early 2000s but a 100th Anniversary Cruise has been postponed till June 27th of next year because of restrictions place on the Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation…
Read MoreUPDATED: Additional Charges Against Seaford Paraprofessional Arrested for Child Abuse
UPDATED – 11/02/26 – Additional charges have been filed against a 20 year old paraprofessional from West Seaford Elementary School who was initially arrested on October 23 on charges of child sexual abuse. Seaford Police say 20 year old Christopher Sarabia is charged with three additional counts of sexual abuse of a child by someone in…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Deadly Shooting near Ellendale Saturday Night; Victim Identified
UPDATED – 11/02/26 – Delaware State Police has identified 17 year old Love Cannon from Seaford as the victim of the homicide that occurred Saturday night in Ellendale. The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this case. Detectives urge anyone who attended the party or has information relevant to the investigation to contact Detective…
Read MoreEarly Monday Fire Destroys Willards Home
The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that destroyed a Willards home early Monday morning. Willards firefighters were called to Massey Crossing Road just after 12:30am after a passerby spotted the fire. Crews found a wood-framed, two story singe-family home on fire. It took firefighters nearly an hour to bring the blaze under…
Read MoreApplications Being Accepted for Inaugural Veterinary School Class at UMES
Applications for the inaugural Doctor of Veterinary Medicine class at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School are now being accepted. The inaugural class will begin the three-year program in the summer of 2027. This is the first Maryland in-state veterinary school – and the first veterinary school at a public historically Black college…
Read MoreDE Early Voting Ends; General Election Tuesday, Municipal Elections in Ocean City and Federalsburg
Early voting in Delaware over much of the weekend saw over 17,000 voters head to the polls statewide. A total of 145,712 Delawareans have voted early or absentee – nearly 18% of all registered voters in the First State as of October 1st, however the early voting polls were still open when this last survey…
Read MoreELECTION DAY INFORMATION FOR DELAWARE & MARYLAND
POLLS IN DELAWARE & MARYLAND ARE OPEN FROM 7am TO 8pm ON ELECTION DAY VOTER INFORMATION – DELAWARE Delaware Department of Elections General Election Information Voter Portal Find out your registration information, election details, polling location, sample ballot, voting history and more VOTER INFORMATION – MARYLAND Maryland State Board of Elections Voter…
Read MoreUPDATED: 1 Arrested, Six Injured in Shooting Incident in Newark Near UD Campus
UPDATED – 11/01/26 – 8pm – Newark Police say the shooting occurred just after 11pm on Saturday during a large gathering in the area of East Main Street across from Choate Street. Police say six people were injured with gunshot wounds and take to a local hospital for treatment. The victims and their current conditions are…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Investigating Fatal Crash on Route 50
Salisbury Police were called for a vehicle crash on Route 50 at Hobbs Road just after midnight Saturday. Police found two SUVs with significant damage. Preliminary investigation shows a Kia was eastbound and turning onto Hobbs Road when it collided with a westbound Acura. Police say a passenger in the Kia, 64 year old Janice…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Investigate a Truck into a Business
A pickup truck turned the Family Dollar on Snow Hill Road in Salisbury into a drive-thru. Salisbury Police say just after 2:30 Saturday police were called and found the pickup had crashed into the building causing extensive damage. The business remains closed. No further information is available. .
Read MoreDE State Parks Offer Free Admission to Most State Parks Tuesday, November 3
On Tuesday, Delaware State Parks celebrates its 75th Anniversary by waiving most daily park entrance fees. In Kent and Sussex County – you can enjoy Cape Henlopen, Delaware Seashore, Fenwick Island, First State Heritage, Fort Dupont, Holts Landing, Killens Pond, Trap Pond State Parks. Also available to visit upstate – Alapocas Run, Auburn Valley, Brandywine…
Read MoreCRIME PREVENTION TIP: PREVENT PORCH PACKAGE THEFT!
📦 CRIME PREVENTION TIP: PREVENT PORCH PACKAGE THEFT! 📦 As the holiday season approaches, online shopping becomes convenient, but an unattended package on your porch can be an easy target for thieves. To help protect your deliveries, follow these simple precautions: 🔹 Track Your Deliveries: Use tracking notifications to know when your packages are expected…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Fatal Crash Wednesday Near Lincoln
UPDATED – 10/31/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 19 year old Zyadon Briddell, from Ellendale, as the man who died in the two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Wednesday night in Lincoln. ==================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 10/30/26 – A crash Wednesday night around 10:20 at the intersection of Route 113 and Johnson Road sent a…
Read MoreDaylight Saving Time Ends at 2am Sunday – Set Clocks BACK 1 Hour
Remember to set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed Saturday night – or at 2 Sunday morning – as we return to Standard Time. As Daylight Saving time comes to an end – we gain an extra hour of sleep. Also the Maryland and Delaware State Fire Marshals remind you to…
Read MoreAternium Accepted into DE JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer Friday announced that Aternium’s proposed $380-million hydrogen and heavy water production facility in Dover has been accepted into the JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator. The Delaware-based clean hydrogen startup plans to develop the facility at Garrison Oak Business and Technology Park – creating about 50 permanent technical, engineering, operations and manufacturing jobs and…
Read MoreEarly Voting is Finished in Maryland
Early voting ended in Maryland on Thursday. According to the Maryland Department of Elections, 604,396 voters took advantage of voting early – just over 14% of eligible active voters. While Prince Georges County saw the highest number of voters turnout to vote early with 96,772 – that was only 15.5% of eligible voters in the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Easton Business Owner Sentenced to 18 Months Tax Fraud Scheme
UPDATED – 10/30/26 – An Easton man has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for a felony theft scheme. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced that 56 year old Robert Michael of Easton – the sole owner and operator of B&E Motorsports, LLC in Easton created falsified sales paperwork to underreport the prices of jet…
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Read MoreStatewide Campaign Focuses on Suicide Loss Support and Mental Health Awareness
DJ’s Alliance has launched a statewide campaign called Delaware Goes Teal and Purple to support suicide loss survivors and raise awareness about mental health. The November initiative includes community activities, remembrance events and resources for families, schools and businesses. Events include International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day on November 21st and the organization’s Survivor Day…
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