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Temporary Water Outage Thursday Night – July 23 for Part of Worcester County
Resident in the area of Bay Point Plantation, Glen Riddle, and Section of Ocean Pines will have a temporary water outage on Thursday, July 23. Worcester County Public Works will temporarily shut off water service to an estimated 773 home between 11pm and 5am to upgrade a water service main. The water service interruption will…
Read MoreUPDATED: Storms Pound Delmarva with Thunder, Lightning, Wind and Rain
UPDATED – 07/19/26 – 4:15am – At the height of the storm, the Delaware Electric Cooperative reported over 4000 members without power. As of 4am, DEC still had nearly 1000 members without power and say on their FB page that they’re facing extensive damage from the storm and restoration is taking longer – crews still…
Read MoreNew State Historical Marker Unveiled in Greenwood
The Delaware Public Archives on Friday unveiled a new State of Delaware historical marker on North First Street in Greenwood. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more…
Read MoreNanticoke Harbor Reopened After Fuel Spill from Sunken Boat
Early Saturday morning the Nanticoke Harbor was closed after a small fuel spill was discovered in a sunken boat. County Executive Julie Giordano announced that officials closed the Harbor until cleanup operations were completed – the Harbor was reopened around 1pm. Emergency Services, Parks staff, local fire personnel and other agencies worked throughout the night…
Read MoreFenwick Island Using Pedestrian Crosswalk Flags
Fenwick Island is trying something new in an effort to keep pedestrians safe – and more visible – crosswalk flags. At crosswalks where there is no traffic signal – pedestrians will find a bin with red traffic flags. Pedestrians should us a red flag to gain further attention from drivers before entering the crosswalk, wave…
Read MoreAttorney General Brown Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country. These projects are required by federal law to be reviewed for…
Read MoreNew Chip-and-Tap EBT Cards Rolling Out in Maryland
New highly secure Electronic Benefit Transfer or EBT cards are rolling out statewide in Maryland. These new EBT cards are equipped with Europay, Mastercard and Visa chip-and-tap technology from the Maryland Department of Human Services. These chip-enabled cards provide an additional layer of security, preventing unauthorized parties from compromising customer data and reducing fraud. Current…
Read MoreJuly 17-25 “Buy Local Week” in Maryland
July 17th through the 25th has been officially named Buy Local Week in Maryland. Residents are encouraged to take part in the Buy Local Challenge by incorporating at least one locally grown, produced or harvested product into their meals each day. This is now a statewide effort to support local farms and seafood operations –…
Read MoreSaturday is a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day in Delaware
Saturday will be a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware. While the early part of the day will continue to be smokey and hazy, DNREC officials says a passing warm front will shift winds to southerly to southwesterly, which will start to disperse the dense wildfire smoke during the afternoon and evening hours.…
Read MoreRiver Fest is Saturday in Sturgis Park in Snow Hill
River Fest is Saturday afternoon at Sturgis Park in Snow Hill. River Fest is a full day of activities and fun for the whole family. There’s a build your own raft race on the Pocomoke River – along with kayak, paddle board races, an anchor toss, cornhole, live music and more. There’s also activities for…
Read MoreCoast Guard Sector Delaware Bay Under New Command
The Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay is under new command. On Thursday, Captain Roberto Rivera was welcomed as the new sector commander during a change of commend ceremony in Philadelphia. Captain Kate Higgins-Bloom has served as commander of Sector Delaware Bay since 2023 – she now will report to Coast Guard Headquarters to serve as…
Read MoreDelaware Man Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse of Minor in Wicomico County
A Delaware man has been convicted by a Wicomico County Circuit Court jury following a three-day trial. The jury convicted 48 year old George Harry of Dagsboro of sexual abuse of a minor. Harry was convicted of the following offenses: Sexual Abuse of a Minor 2 counts of Rape in the Second Degree 4…
Read MoreSussex County Unemployment Increased, Statewide Unemployment Dropped Slightly
Unemployment in Delaware statewide has dropped from 5.1% in May to 4.9% in June, however Sussex County saw an increase from 4.1% in May to 4.7% in June. Delaware’s numbers are outpacing the national average which dropped a tenth of a percentage to 4.2% in June. The largest over-the-year job increases from June of 2025…
Read MoreGov Moore Announces Liberal Leave for Non-emergency Essential Employees who Work Outside
Governor Wes Moore has announced this guidance to all State of Maryland Employees: Maryland is under a Code Red Air Quality Alert for Friday, July 17, with Western Maryland reaching Code Purple, per an air quality forecast issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment. The alerts are caused by wildfires that are burning in…
Read MoreDredging to Begin Friday in Ocean City Inlet
Dredging is expected to begin in the Ocean City Inlet Friday. The Army Corps of Engineers vessel Murden will be onsite for about 15 days with the dredging to conclude at the end of this month – in time for the start of the White Marlin Open. Maintenance dredging will focus on the priority area…
Read MoreNational Gas Price Average Inches Back Toward $4 per Gallon
AAA reports the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline went up 10 cents since last week to $3.94. Instability along the Strait of Hormuz is contributing to the increase at the pump and pushing crude oil prices toward $80 per barrel. Most states are still averaging less than $4 per gallon. Earlier this…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Executive Order Strengthening Conflict-of-Interest Standards for Unclaimed Property Task Force
Governor Matt Meyer has signed an executive order strengthening conflict-of-interest standards for executive branch members serving on Delaware’s Unclaimed Property Task Force. The order requires those members to certify they have no financial interests related to Delaware’s unclaimed property industry and calls for public disclosure of conflict-of-interest information. Governor Meyer says the goal is to…
Read MoreNO BOSS Act Introduced to Help Laid-Off Workers Start Businesses
Laid-off workers could have an easier path to starting a new business while continuing to receive unemployment benefits under the bipartisan NO BOSS Act introduced by U.S. Senators Chris Coons, James Lankford of Oklahoma, and Jon Husted of Ohio. The legislation would modernize the Self-Employment Assistance program, allowing more workers to pursue entrepreneurship without giving up…
Read MoreUPDATE: Code Red Air Quality Action Day
UPDATE: 07/16/26: 2:15 PM: Delaware will remain under a Code Red Air Quality Action Day on Friday as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to impact the state. Officials say lingering smoke and pollutants will lead to unhealthy levels of fine particle pollution, with sensitive groups most at risk. Air quality is expected to gradually improve…
Read MorePolice Investigating Burglary, Property Damage at Church in Dover
Dover police officers are investigating a burglary at a church where damage was discovered inside the building. The investigation revealed that someone entered New Jerusalem Baptist Church on Jerusalem Way sometime between 12:35 AM and 1:20 AM on July 15th and significantly damaged a security gate, a sanctuary door, and a window. A fire extinguisher…
Read MoreBeat the Peak Alerts Issued During Today’s Extreme Heat
Delaware Electric Cooperative has issued another Beat the Peak alert for today from 4–6 p.m. Choptank Electric Cooperative’s Beat the Peak period is from 3 to 6 PM today. Reducing your electricity use during these peak hours can help lower wholesale power costs, which helps keep electric rates more affordable. DEC encourages members to take…
Read MoreMaryland Community Health Resources Commission Awards $7.5 Million to Expand Health Care Access
Governor Wes Moore has announced $7.5 million in grants through the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission to fund 14 community-based health care projects expected to serve more than 12,000 Marylanders. All grants will support communities with high rates of childhood poverty, aiming to expand health care access, reduce health disparities, and improve health equity in…
Read MoreDelaware OHS Urges Riders and Drivers to Stay Alert Following Recent Motorcycle Crashes
After one motorcyclist was tragically killed and two others were seriously injured in separate crashes across Delaware within a 24-hour period, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is urging both motorcyclists and drivers to stay alert and share the road responsibly as motorcycle travel increases during the peak summer riding season. Jeffrey Horvath, deputy…
Read MoreOcean City, MD Police Officer on Administrative Leave Amid Delaware State Police Investigation
The Ocean City Police Department has been informed that Corporal Benjamin Berry is involved in an investigation being handled by the Delaware State Police. Corporal Benjamin Berry was placed on administrative leave with pay for an unrelated internal matter at the beginning of June. Upon learning of the Delaware State Police’s Investigation, a second administrative…
Read MoreWorcester County Encourages Residents Awaiting Tax Bills to Use Online and In-Person Options
Worcester County Government is aware that some property owners have not yet received their 2026–2027 real estate tax bills by mail and is actively working to determine the cause. Property owners who have not yet received a bill do not need to wait for a mailed copy to review or pay their taxes. Tax bills…
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