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Gas Price Averages Drop for Second Straight Week
Drivers have been experiencing some relief at the pumps in recent days. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is down 18 cents since last week to $4.24, according to AAA. This marks the second straight week of decline. Pump prices are cooling off as the price of crude oil remains below $100…
Read MoreOzone Levels Prompt Code Orange Alert for Delaware
Delaware is under a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day on Friday, June 5th due to hot temperatures, sunshine, and light winds that are expected to increase ozone levels. A Code Orange means air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with heart or respiratory conditions. Officials recommend that…
Read MoreJoint Statement Issued on School Bus Driver Alcohol Investigation
Worcester County officials have released a joint statement regarding an investigation into a school bus driver accused of consuming alcohol before transporting students on April 24th. Investigators determined the driver consumed two alcoholic beverages before driving one student route, but prosecutors declined to file charges, citing insufficient admissible evidence after delays in reporting and problems…
Read MoreDE Office of Vital Statistics Moving to Another Building; Services Temporarily Affected
The Delaware Office of Vital Statistics is moving to the James Williams State Service Center. Beginning today, long form certificates will not be available until the move is complete, according to the Delaware Division of Public Health. Other OVS services will remain available at the Jesse Cooper Building from today, June 4th to 15th. The…
Read MoreFirearms Investigation in Dover Leads to Arrest
Dover Police have arrested 19-year-old Elijah Johnson on firearms charges following an investigation that began after officers observed a person carrying a firearm on surveillance video near State Street Alley. Police identified Johnson as the suspect and took him into custody Monday, June 1st on South Governors Avenue, where they say he was found with…
Read MoreAssault Investigation Leads to Barricade Incident Near Pittsville
A 16-year-old juvenile was taken into custody following an assault and barricade incident on Wednesday June 3rd at a home on Morris Road near Pittsville, according to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the juvenile allegedly assaulted family members before barricading himself in a bedroom and reportedly possessing a firearm. Specialized law enforcement teams…
Read MoreWicomico County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Firearms Investigation Involving Two Students at Wicomico Middle School
Two Wicomico Middle School students are facing charges following a firearms investigation. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office learned that one of the students–a 15-year-old male–allegedly stole a firearm from a Virginia residence, brought it to Wicomico Middle School on June 1st, and transferred it to a 14-year-old male student. Deputies recovered the stolen firearm at…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash In Worcester County
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred yesterday evening in Worcester County. Police say the driver–identified as Gregory Roth, a 79-year-old man from Ocean City–was the sole occupant of a Nissan Altima, which was involved in the crash. He was pronounced deceased on the scene by EMS personnel from Berlin. Investigators of…
Read MoreFY27 Worcester Budget Maintains 81.5 Cent Property Tax Rate, Increases Education Funding by 8 Percent
Worcester County Commissioners have approved a nearly $300.2 million Fiscal Year 2027 budget that increases funding for education, public safety, and county employees while keeping the property tax rate at 81.5 cents per $100 of assessed value and the local income tax rate at 2.25 percent. The budget includes a record boost for the Board…
Read MoreAccidental House Fire in Trappe, Talbot County Displaces Four, Causes Major Damage
A house fire that occurred this morning on Backtown Road in Trappe in Talbot County has been ruled accidental according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Fire officials say discarded ashes from a burn barrel caused the blaze which began on the outside back porch. As a result, four individuals were displaced,…
Read MoreMosquito Control Spray Announcement- Downstate Ground Adulticiding (fogging)
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: Near Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Millsboro, Delmar, Seaford, and Georgetown. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 161,…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Declares Statewide Drought Watch
All three Delaware counties are showing significant precipitation deficits as summer nears, according to state officials. Precipitation levels have shown a steep and steady decline throughout the state for the second time in three years, particularly in Kent and Sussex Counties. Governor Matt Meyer declared a drought watch after receiving guidance from the Delaware Water…
Read MoreMaryland Attorney General Joins Coalition in Urging Congress to Reconsider Federal Data Privacy Proposal
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the proposed SECURE Data Act, a federal data privacy bill currently under consideration in Congress. The coalition argues that the legislation would preempt state privacy and cybersecurity laws, including the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act and similar…
Read MoreCrash Involving Dump Truck Near Millsboro
Emergency crews responded early this morning to a reported rollover crash in the Millsboro area involving an overturned dump truck. The Millsboro Police Department tells the Talk of Delmarva that dump truck owned by SV Trucking was traveling East on Route 24 and was fully loaded with Sand. The driver was turning right onto the…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Minor
A Millsboro man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a child multiple times at his residence. On May 20th, Millsboro Police responded to the Millsboro Village Apartments regarding the reported crime and conducted a detailed investigation. Detectives determined that 38-year-old Keith Cooper lured the 10-year-old victim into his residence, where the sexual assault incidents occurred.…
Read MoreBipartisan Legislation Introduced to Authorize and Strengthen EPA’s Safer Choice Program
The Environmental Protection Agency’s voluntary Safer Choice Program, which helps consumers, businesses, schools, and institutions identify products that meet standards for health, environmental safety, and performance, would be formally authorized and strengthened under bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Chris Coons of Delaware and Jon Husted of Ohio. Supporters say the bill would provide long-term…
Read MoreWicomico High School Counselors Recognized For Excellence in Maryland
Wicomico High School and its school counselors have been named the 2025 School of Excellence award winner for the state of Maryland from the American College Application Campaign. Wi-Hi’s counselors are recognized for their “Maryland Post-secondary Success Campaign,” which honors schools that do an outstanding job increasing the number of graduating high school seniors with…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Delmar Under Investigation
A house fire that occurred on East Pine Street in Delmar on Tuesday afternoon June 2nd is under investigation. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the blaze began at the back of the home. The fire alarm was present and activated and is what led to the discovery of the fire. …
Read MoreAnglers Can Explore Maryland’s Diverse Waters During License-Free Fishing Days
Mark your calendar! Maryland has three license-free fishing days coming up over the next month. On June 6th, 13th, and July 4th – all state residents and visitors can fish without needing a fishing license, trout stamp or registration! License-free fishing days provide a unique chance to explore Maryland’s diverse fishing opportunities. And a great…
Read MoreWorcester County Commissioners Vote 4-3 to Reduce Board of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request
The Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-3 Tuesday to reduce the Worcester County Board of Education’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request by nearly $2.8 million. Commissioners Caryn Abbott, Chip Bertino, Jim Bunting, and Commission President Ted Elder voted in favor of the reduction, while Vice President Eric Fiori and Commissioners Joseph Mitrecic and Diana Purnell voted…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Ends in Arrest of Harbeson Man for DUI & Drug Offenses
A traffic stop Sunday night ended in the arrest of a Harbeson man for DUI and felony drug offenses. A Delaware State Police trooper spotted a Camaro speeding and swerving while westbound on Route 24 near Robinsonville Road. During the traffic stop the driver, 43 year old Michael Mock of Harbeson, showed signs of impairment.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Salisbury & MSP Continue to Investigate Murder of 10 Year Old Tyron Colbert, Jr of Salisbury
UPDATED – 06/02/26 –Â Maryland State Police continue to investigate the murder of 10 year old Tyron Colbert in Salisbury in August of 2024. Police are renewing their appeal for information and urge anyone with knowledge of this crime to step forward. Salisbury Police were called to Clay Street around 10:30pm on August 5 for a…
Read MoreState and Thomas Jefferson University Partner to Establish Delaware’s First Medical School
Delaware’s first medical school is coming! Governor Matt Meyer has announced a partnership with Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia to establish a regional campus of Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Delaware. This Delaware Medical School Consortium will provide students with the opportunity to complete their entire medical education in Delaware while creating a stronger pipeline…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets Tuesday at 10
UPDATED – 06/02/26 –Â The Sussex County Council met Tuesday morning and began the day with two presentations. Patti Grimes, Executive Director of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, updated the Council on what’s going happening there – as well as the new open air pavilion. The Council provides some funding for programs involving the arts for…
Read MoreMaryland Flags Ordered Lowered to Half-Staff
Flag Status Alert: Maryland Flag is at Half-Staff  This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately. This action is for Firefighter/Paramedic Demair Lloyd of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department who passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026.Â
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