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Harrington Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Crimes
A Harrington man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after being convicted of possession of child sexual abuse material and hands-on abuse of a minor. According to court documents, 33-year-old Todd Fisher solicited, received, and exchanged child sexual abuse material involving prepubescent children, including children as young as seven years old. Fisher…
Read MoreExtreme Heat Creates Dangerous Conditions for Drivers and Roadside Technicians
As temperatures climb across the region, AAA is reminding drivers that extreme heat can be just as dangerous for vehicles as winter weather. Heat is a leading cause of summer breakdowns, with roadside crews responding to more calls for dead batteries, engine trouble and overheating vehicles. Last summer, AAA Club Alliance assisted more than 27,500…
Read MoreMaryland State Trails Open to Pedal-Assist E-Bikes
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has approved new regulations to allow some pedal-assist e-bikes on multi-use trails on public lands across the state. Under the new regulations, Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes — those that provide motorized assistance up to 20 miles per hour — are cleared for use on public lands. The approved regulation was published in the…
Read MoreSalisbury Woman Arrested Following Robbery Investigation in Felton
A 27-year-old Salisbury, Maryland woman has been arrested in connection with a robbery that occurred on June 13th in Felton. The woman is accused of striking a 36-year-old man inside a home on Honeybrook Lane, taking his cellphone, and then fleeing–also causing property damage while leaving the scene, according to Felton Police. Lymyia Tratayshia Williams…
Read MoreDelaware Department of Education Announces Free and Reduced-Price Meals Policy for 2026-27 Academic Year
The Delaware Department of Education announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy for free and reduced-price meals for children unable to pay the full price for meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), and After School Snack Program (ASSP). Each participating school and its administrative office has a copy…
Read MoreUPDATE: Man Indicted in Wilmington Hospital Shooting Returned to Delaware Ahead of Arraignment
UPDATE 07/01/26: John Wallace-Bey was returned to Delaware yesterday. After he was extradited, a capias hearing was held for him where the DOJ requested and was granted $3 million cash bail. He was ordered to have no contact with the living victims or family of the deceased victim, and that, should he post bail, a…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Increasing Patrols, DUI Enforcement Efforts During Holiday Weekend
Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to drive responsibly ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. Maryland State Troopers across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols from Friday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 5th. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team – a specialized unit trained to identify impaired drivers—will also work to…
Read MoreOccupants Displaced After House Fire in Cambridge
Three occupants and their eight pet dogs have been displaced after a house fire occurred on Central Avenue in Cambridge in Dorchester County. One of the occupants suffered a minor burn injury and was treated by EMS on the scene. Â They refused transport to a local hospital for further treatment. Damage to the two story,…
Read MoreDE General Assembly Passes Fiscal Year 2027 Bond Bill
On the final day of the legislative session, the Delaware General Assembly approved a $1.25 billion bond bill for Fiscal Year 2027, funding infrastructure, education, housing, economic development, and environmental projects statewide. The spending plan in House Bill 500 includes $273.3 million for road projects, $235 million for school construction, $24.6 million for economic development…
Read MoreState Grants-in-Aid Fund Fire, EMS, and Senior Programs
In the early hours of July 1st, the Senate approved the $99.4 million Fiscal Year 2027 Grants-in-Aid bill, securing essential services funding to support the operation of senior centers, nonprofit organizations, fire companies, and veterans organizations throughout the First State. The bill includes more than $22 million for statewide paramedic services, $15.5 million for fire…
Read MoreUPDATED: House Passes Reintroduced SB 100; First Leg of Constitutional Amendment to Protect the Right to Marry in Delaware
The State House has passed the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution that protects marriage equality in the First State. Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100 would establish that the right to marry is a fundamental right that may not be denied or abridged on the basis of gender or any…
Read MoreMosquito Fogging Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, June 30, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: Near Laurel, Seaford, Millsboro, Milton, Lewes, Lincoln, and Milford. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 102, 110,…
Read MoreSussex County Cooling Stations to Open Wednesday
Sussex County is setting up cooling stations as the July 4th holiday will be the hottest so far this summer season. Temperatures are expected to top 100 degrees and heat indices around 115 degrees. Several facilities will serve as ‘cooling stations’ ahead of the holiday to allow you to beat the heat as National Weather…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Magnolia
Delaware State Police were called to East Cherry Drive in Magnolia for a domestic incident just after 9 Monday night and learned the 37 year old Kristopher Glanden of Frederica was reported to be suicidal, armed with a handgun and attempting to enter the residence where his ex and other family members were. Troopers found…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Signs FY 2027 Budget
Delaware is ready to start the new fiscal year. Governor Matt Meyer signed the FY 2027 operating budget Tuesday afternoon. The $6.99-billion plan invests in public education, affordable housing, healthcare and the state workforce while lowering costs and expanding opportunity for Delaware families. Public education is the largest expense in the FY 2027 budget –…
Read MoreBethany Beach Independence Day Parade CANCELED
Bethany Beach has canceled it’s 250th Anniversary Parade on Friday because of the extreme heat event. Town officials are currently continuing with other July 4th events, but urge everyone to stay save, follow weather guidance, stay hydrated, limit prolonged outdoor activity and monitor official Town communication for updated regarding future celebration plans.
Read MoreGov Moore Declares State of Preparedness Ahead of Heatwave
Governor Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness ahead of the heatwave that will grip Delmarva this week. Conditions are expected to last from Wednesday through Sunday, July 5th. The State of Preparedness ensures that Maryland is ready to protect people ahead of this extreme heat and asks Marylanders to do their part to…
Read MoreDHSS Opens Cooling Stations at State Service Centers Today thru July 2
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services is opening cooling enters to provide residents with a safe place to escape the heat as a stretch of dangerously hot and humid weather arrives on Delmarva. DHSS cooling centers will be open in all three counties from today through July 2 from 8:30am to 4:30pm. These…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gov. Meyer Asks DE PSC to Suspend Upcoming Delmarva Power Rate Increase; Response from Delmarva Power
Governor Matt Meyer is calling on the Delaware Public Service Commission to suspend the upcoming Delmarva Power rate increase on July 9th – and to keep Delmarva Power’s distribution rates at their current level while the latest request by the utility for a rate hike is reviewed by the PSC. Governor Meyer told the PSC…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Assault & Weapons Offenses
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for assault and weapons offenses. Court records show 60 year old Arnold Miles was convicted in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County in February following a 2-day trial of 1st degree assault and weapons offenses. In January 2025 after a family conflict, Miles arranged…
Read MoreMosquito Control to Spray near Milton & Lincoln Monday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 29, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: Near Milton and Lincoln. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 127, 139, and 141. All insecticides to…
Read MoreUS Senator Injured in Lewes Crash
Senator Chris Coons was briefly hospitalized Sunday after the vehicle that he was a passenger in was involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Lewes. The crash occurred just after 10am in the area of East Savannah Road and Massachusetts Avenue. The Senator’s office released a statement Sunday afternoon which said that “a Delaware driver experienced…
Read MoreTemporary Closure of 4th Street in Lewes Tuesday for Repairs and Paving
The City of Lewes will be closing part of 4th Street on Tuesday for pothole repairs and paving. This work will be done between Savannah Road and Chestnut Street with the road closure starting around 6:30am. Work is expected to last several hours. Â
Read MoreCrash Near Milford Leaves 2 Dead 1 Injured
A two vehicle crash just after 9 Friday night west of Milford left two people dead and one injured. Delaware State Police say a Mustang was speeding westbound on Route 14/Milford Harrington Highway near Church Hill Road. A Nissan had just turned onto Route 14 from Church Hill Road when the front of the Mustang…
Read MoreEarly Morning Fire West of Fenwick Island on Lighthouse Road
Firefighters from Roxana were called to North Bay Marina on Route 54/Lighthouse Road near Roxana early this morning for a structure fire. Crews arriving at the scene just after 4am found smoke showing and multiple fire companies were called to assist. Officials from Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company say inside the building a boat caught…
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