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UPDATED: Delaware State Police Identify Victim in Fatal Crash near Laurel; Investigation Continues
UPDATED – 08/30/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 54 year old Norma Eckard of Delmar, Delaware, as the woman who died in the fatal crash that occurred Thursday south of Laurel. ================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 08/28/26 – A Delmar woman is dead after a crash around 5pm Thursday in the area of Salt Barn…
Read MoreUPDATED: Deployment Ceremony Held Saturday for DE National Guard’s 198th Expeditionary Signal Battalion-Enhanced
UPDATED – 08/30/26 -The Delaware National Guard held a deployment ceremony to send off nearly 100 soldiers from the 198th Expeditionary Signal Battalion-Enhanced. This is a modernized signal unit in the Delaware Army National Guard tasked with delivering high-speed tactical communications and network connectivity to ground forces. The gathered with friends, family and community at…
Read MoreUPDATED: Grove Park Open to Foot Traffic Only in Rehoboth Beach
UPDATED – 08/28/26 – Grove Park has reopened to foot traffic only for now. Five Red Oak trees showing Bacterial Leaf Scorch, which is spread by insects that feed on trees, were removed last week by SavATree. The removed trees will be replaced – city staff will work the Department of Ag’s tree replacement program to…
Read MoreFormer WiHi Teacher Indicted on Charges of Sexual Abuse of a Minor
A former Wicomico High School teacher has been indicted on charges of sexual abuse of a minor and related offenses. An investigation was initiated by the Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center on August 11th into allegations of sexual abuse involving 32 year old Chance Michael Hogue and a minor child. The investigation showed that Hogue…
Read MoreMSP Identify Man Found Dead in Church Creek in Dorchester County; Investigation Continues
UPDATED – 08/28/26 – Maryland State Police have identified the man who was found in the phragmites along Golden Hill Road in Church Creek in Dorchester County on August 15th as 35 year old Timothy David Wolfe. Deputies from the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office say the body was found by a passerby who called police. At…
Read MoreMaryland Republicans Get 2nd Win in 2nd Redistricting Case in Dorchester County
A second redistricting case has been heard in Maryland – this one in the Circuit Court for Dorchester County – and another Republican win. Judge S. James Sarbanes has stayed his order striking down the proposed amendment of the Maryland Constitution and a ballot question to allow for an appeal. An opinion earlier this week…
Read MoreFirefighters from Harrington & Farmington Battle Barn Fire Thursday Night
Firefighters from Farmington and Harrington were called for a structure fire around 10pm Thursday on Flat Iron Road west of Harrington. Crews arriving at the scene found a fully involved barn fire with exposures. Multiple fire companies from Kent and Sussex County were called to assist or provide backup. A tanker task force was called.…
Read MoreAAA: Gas Prices Remain High as August Will Likely Set New Record
Gas prices remain high as we close out the month of August. AAA reports that the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is one cent lower than last week at $4.09, but there’s been little movement on the crude oil front. Due to continued volatility in the Strait of Hormuz, crude oil prices…
Read MoreSussex County Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Transporting Minor for Criminal Sexual Activity
A Sussex County man–23-year-old Miles Clark has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for transporting a minor across state lines with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. According to court documents, Clark met the 12-year-old victim on Snapchat, exchanged sexually explicit messages and videos with her, then drove to Pennsylvania and transported…
Read MoreSussex Tech Graduate Takes Top Honor at Navy Recruit Training
Noah Sammons of Seaford graduated as the top Sailor from the U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, earning the Military Excellence Award. The Sussex Technical High School graduate was recognized for his leadership, teamwork, dedication and military bearing during the nine-week boot camp. Sammons joined the Navy out of a desire to serve his…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim and Suspect Identified; Delaware State Police Investigating Murder-Suicide Near Harrington
UPDATE 08/27/26: Delaware State Police have identified 62-year-old Richard Jobes, of Harrington, Delaware, as the victim in the murder-suicide that occurred near Harrington this week. The suspect, 36-year-old Richard Jobes, II, also from Harrington, committed suicide during the incident. The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding…
Read MoreEaston Man Arrested in Connection with Nationwide Theft Scheme
The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 40-year-old Easton man, Youngsen Huang, in connection with a nationwide credit card fraud and theft scheme. Investigators say Huang received fraudulent online purchases made with victims’ credit cards, with the merchandise shipped to his Easton residence. A search of the home uncovered more than $16,000 in electronics,…
Read MoreMaryland Awards $28.5 Million to Lower Costs, Electrify Transport as Gas Prices Rise
Maryland is investing more than $28.5 million to reduce transportation emissions and help lower fuel costs by electrifying school buses, expanding EV charging infrastructure, and supporting zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The funding includes 63 grants and 1,903 rebates across five Maryland Energy Administration programs. Selected projects include: $36,501 to Community Harvest to deploy three…
Read MoreBeach Patrol Helps Earn National Award for Third Year for Sussex County Team
For the third year in a row, the Sussex County Lifesaving Association won the national championship title at the U.S. Lifesaving Association’s annual competition, with major wins by members of the Delaware State Beach Patrol, according to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). During the 2026 summer season, the Delaware State Beach Patrol…
Read MoreDelaware School Safety Conference Brings Over 200 Stakeholders Together to Strengthen School Safety
Nearly 300 Delaware school safety professionals gathered earlier this month at the University of Delaware for the 2026 Delaware School Safety Conference. Hosted by DEMA’s Delaware School Safety Center and the Department of Education, the conference focused on collaboration and practical strategies for preventing and responding to school safety threats, including behavioral concerns, bullying, online…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Signs Energy Consumer Protection Legislation
Governor Matt Meyer today signed a package of energy consumer protection bills aimed at addressing rising utility costs for Delaware families and businesses. The measures focus particularly on protecting ratepayers from costs associated with large energy users such as data centers. Governor Meyer said the legislation provides strong protections for Delaware ratepayers and ensures working…
Read MoreMD Judge Rules in Favor of Republicans in Redistricting Challenge
A ballot question regarding redistricting in Maryland has been struck down my Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Robert Thompson. “The court finds that the process used by the General Assembly to propose ballot Question 3 was deficient. Further, in the General Assembly’s rush to pass the measure in a hastily called special session, the…
Read MoreFamilies Urged to Use SUN Bucks Benefits Before They Expire
Maryland is launching a new “Use It or Lose It” campaign encouraging families to use their SUN Bucks benefits before they expire. Eligible children receive $120 in grocery assistance, and benefits must be used within 122 days of issuance. Last year, the program provided $75 million to more than 630,000 students, with 78% of benefits…
Read MoreDelaware, Maryland Join Multistate Settlement With Big Tech Giant Meta Over Child Safety
Delaware and Maryland are among nearly all states involved in a multistate settlement with Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. Delaware will receive at least $73.6 million over 10 years, while Maryland could receive up to $327 million. The settlement resolves allegations that Meta’s platforms were designed with addictive features and failed to…
Read MoreCourt Order Addresses Delaware Permanent Absentee Voting for 2026 Election
A Delaware court has issued an order allowing certain permanent absentee voters to continue voting by absentee ballot in the 2026 general election while a legal challenge to the state’s permanent absentee voting law continues. The August 19th order covers voters eligible under the Uniformed Overseas Citizens Absentee Voters Act, as well as voters who…
Read More2026-27 Delaware Hunting Season to Open September 1st for Deer, Canada Goose and Dove
DNREC has announced that several Delaware hunting seasons will open on Tuesday, September 1st, marking the start of the overall 2026-27 hunting season. Delaware deer hunters will open the season on the 1st with the archery and crossbow seasons. Gamebird hunters can go afield the same day for the start of resident Canada goose and…
Read MoreUS & State Flags Ordered to Half Staff for Dolly Parton
In accordance with President Trump’s order and as a mark of respect for the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, Governor Matt Meyer has ordered that both the American and Delaware flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities for a one-week period, beginning today, August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. =====================================================…
Read MoreSussex County Council Continues Discussion on Forest Preservation Ordinance
The Sussex County Council recognized retiree Lars Granholm for his over 30 years of dedicated service. He was a District Supervisor for Sussex County Emergency Services. He was presented with a plaque and tribute from the County Council. County Planning Director Jamie Whitehouse told the Council the Planning and Zoning Department received a request in…
Read MoreICE Two-Week Sweep of Illegal Alien Offenders in MD & VA Include Arrest in Wicomico County
Over 1300 illegal alien offenders have been arrested by ICE in Maryland and Virginia. These arrests occurred August 1st through 14th – a two-week immigration enforcement operation called “Operation Safe Community-Washington, DC.” Arrested in this two-week operation are illegal alien offenders with criminal histories that include convictions for sexual battery, kidnapping, DUI, hit and run,…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Fatal Crash in Long Neck
A crash a week ago at Long Neck and Mallard Roads has left an 86 year old man dead. Delaware State Police say an Explorer was stopped for the stop sign on Mallard Road, but pulled into the path of a minivan which struck the driver’s side door of the Explorer. The driver of the…
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