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Saturday 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 â 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 â 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 â 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 4â6 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 Policeâs 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 2026â2027 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…
Read MoreHeat Wave Brings Focus on Energy-Saving Tips, Programs
With yet another heat wave blanketing the area, Delmarva Power is advising customers about their voluntary energy-efficiency programs, including Energy Wise Rewards, which helped reduce electricity demand during the Fourth of July heat wave. Senior Communications Specialist for Delmarva Power, Mary Oakey tells the Talk of Delmarva about this option for customers… She adds that…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash West of Harrington
UPDATE: Delaware State Police have identified 62-year-old Jimmy Burgess, of Harrington as the man who died in the pedestrian crash that occurred Monday night in Harrington. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this fatal crash. Original Post: Delaware State Police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian just before…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $20 Million for Maryland Waterway Improvement Projects
Governor Wes Moore has announced that twenty-four public boating projects across Maryland will receive $20 million in state funding to support new and improved boating access, dredging of navigable waterways, boating safety, and other infrastructure initiatives. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will provide the Fiscal Year 2027 funding, which includes $13 million from the…
Read MoreOHS Releases DUI Checkpoint Results, Reinforces Ongoing Efforts to Reduce Impaired Driving
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) has announced the results of a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint held on Friday, July 10th in Sussex County. The chekpoint was conducted in partnership with the Delaware State police and local law enforcement agencies across the state. A total of 983 vehicles passed through the checkpoint,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Holds Public Hearing on Forest Preservation Ordinance
UPDATED –Â 07/14/26 –Â The Sussex County Council met Tuesday after a break for the July 4th holiday. Manager of Accounting, Andrea Wall, came to the Council bearing funding from the Federal Government to the tune of $38,898. This money comes from the US Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, as a federal payment…
Read MoreSussex County Pulls 2 Land Use Applications Following Passage of Senate Bill 23
Two land use applications for cluster subdivisions before the Planning and Zoning Commission this week have been pulled from consideration after the passage and adoption of Senate Bill 23 by the Delaware General Assembly. County officials says that the legislation has left in question the process of development approvals and local control. SB 23 makes…
Read MoreAG Jennings Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe over Genetic Data Breach
A multi-state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe has been reached by Attorney General Kathy Jennings and 42 other attorneys general across the country. Recovery is limited to $18-million because of the finite amount of funds in the bankruptcy estate â and numerous other claims. Delaware will receive $159,654. 23andMe also agreed to a $46.75-million…
Read MoreSussex County Announces Cooling Stations for Wednesday through Friday
County officials on Tuesday, July 14, announced that several facilities will once again serve as âcooling stationsâ through Friday, July 17, as National Weather Service forecasters predict another round of extreme heat â though not as intense as the spell during the July Fourth weekend â to affect the region. A heat advisory is in effect for…
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