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GM to Pay $220 Million Settlement Over Driver Data Sharing
General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it improperly sold customers’ driving and location data to data brokers, which then provided the information to insurance companies. Delaware will receive about $4.7 million as part of the settlement involving 36 states. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says the agreement requires GM to obtain…
Read MoreDHSS Encourage Delawareans to Stay Up to Date on Vaccinations as Respiratory Illness Season Begins
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ (DHSS) Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging Delawareans to protect themselves and their families by staying up to date on recommended vaccinations, including those for flu, COVID-19, and RSV, as respiratory illness season begins. Recommended vaccines for respiratory illnesses, including influenza, are available through health care…
Read MoreTen Worcester County Schools Earn Four or Five Stars on Maryland Report Card
The Maryland State Department of Education released its annual update to the Maryland Report Card website today, which includes school performance data for Maryland public schools, including eleven schools in Worcester County. The Maryland Report Card shows that 10 of Worcester County’s 11 rated public schools earned four- or five-star ratings for the 2025–2026 school…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Home Invasion Robbery in Bridgeville
The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred Tuesday night in Bridgeville. On October 27th at approximately 9:00 p.m., troopers responded to the residence on Mill Park Drive. As the investigation began, police learned that the resident answered a knock at the door and then two black male individuals wearing masks,…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert – Crossover Changes Along Route 1 in Milford
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced upcoming traffic pattern changes at several crossovers along SR 1 in the Milford area. The changes will restrict certain turning movements, remove turn lanes and close select crossovers. Work is scheduled to take place overnight on November 8th, 9th, and 10th (weather permitting). Motorists are reminded to…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash on Long Neck Road
Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Friday night on Long Neck Road. On October 23rd, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a Jeep Compass was traveling northbound on Long Neck Road south of Pot Nets Road. At the same time a Hyundai Tucson was traveling southbound, in the northbound lane with no…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; Early Morning Single Vehicle Fatal Crash Under Investigation
UPDATE 10/28: The Delaware State Police have identified 63-year-old Hewitt Allaband Jr. from Felton, Delaware, as the man who died in the single-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday morning in Felton. The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed or has information about the…
Read MoreNine Students Hospitalized After Pepper Spray Discharged on Easton School Bus
Easton Police say nine middle school students were taken to the hospital after being exposed to pepper spray on a school bus. Police say a 12-year-old girl accidentally discharged a small, keychain-style pepper spray canister while reaching into her purse. About 20 students were on the bus at the time. No elementary school students were…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Pleads Guilty in 2006 Cold Case Murder
A 44-year-old Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the stabbing of a woman that occurred in 2006. Tyrone Hughey entered the plea October 20th in Wicomico County Circuit Court. Sentencing was postponed until January, 2027. The case went cold after the initial investigation, but Salisbury police reopened it in 2025, locating witnesses…
Read MoreDover Residence and Unoccupied Vehicle Damaged by Gunfire
The Dover Police Department is investigating an incident in which gunfire damaged an occupied residence and an unoccupied vehicle Tuesday afternoon. According to police, at approximately 4:22 p.m., officers responded to River Road for a report of shots fired. The investigation determined that shots were fired from the area of River Road and Sussex Avenue,…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Joins Multi-State Brief on Assault Weapons Restrictions
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has joined governors from eight other states in filing a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court urging it to uphold state and local laws restricting assault weapons. The brief argues states should retain the authority to enact gun safety measures to address public safety concerns. The court is considering challenges to…
Read MoreOcean City, MD Police Sergeant James Rodriguez to Retire After 25 Years of Service
The Ocean City Police Department has announced the retirement of Sgt. James Rodriguez, effective Nov. 1st, following 25 years of service. Rodriguez began his career with the department as a seasonal police officer in 2000, then joined the department full-time in the fall of 2002. He graduated at the top of his class from the…
Read MoreSussex County Council Updated on Comp Plan & SB 23/HB 450
The Sussex County Council met Tuesday with updates on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the two new housing laws – Senate Bill 23 and House Bill 450. Councilman Matt Lloyd was absent. The County is using consultants McCormick Taylor to put together the Comprehensive Plan update. They are looking at population numbers – using…
Read MoreUPDATED – 10/27/26: Lulu Ross Grades 2, 3 & 4 to Relocate to MMS, MMS 6th Grade to Move to Central Academy
UPDATED – 10/27/26 – The Milford School District has released its 5th update – and the plan for Lulu Ross Elementary staff and students to return to the classroom beginning on November 2nd. On Monday, November 2nd, Milford Middle School (MMS) 6th graders will relocate to the Central Academy which will open the space needed at…
Read MoreDOJ’s Consumer Protection Unit Moves to Stop Predatory Home-Improvement Tactics by Mastercraft Contracting
The DOJ’s Consumer Protection Unit has filed an administrative complaint against Mastercraft Contracting, LLC and its principals – alleging predatory conduct that misled Delaware homeowners and violated multiple state consumer protection laws. Using door-to-door sales tactics, homeowners were required to sign a form to receive a “free” inspection – but the form was actually a…
Read MoreProductive Piping Plover Year for Delaware
It was a good nesting season for piping plovers in Delaware. Ten pairs were recorded nesting at The Point at Cape Henlopen – a record high for that site since monitoring began in 1989. 15 pairs were documented this year at Fowler Beach on Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge for a total of 25 nesting…
Read MoreSussex County Council Will Meet Tuesday – Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Senate Bill 23/House Bill 450 on the Agenda
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning beginning at 10. They will hear a presentation from the Director at the Carvel Research and Education Center, James Adkins. There will also be an update and discussion on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as well as on Senate Bill 23 and House Bill 450. During the afternoon…
Read MoreSussex County Voting location for District 36-01 has been Changed Due to Sunday’s Fire
Due to the fire Sunday at Lulu Ross Elementary School, the Department of Elections Sussex County Office has relocated the polling place for Sussex County District 36-01 voters for the November 3rd General Election to Mispillion Elementary School, on Lovers Lane in Milford. Letters have been mailed to all registered voters in District 36-01 to…
Read MoreSandhill Fields School Supply & Snacks Donations for Lulu Ross Elementary
Sandhill Fields in Georgetown is collecting school supplies and snack donations to support the students, teachers, and families of Lulu Ross Elementary School following the devastating fire Sunday morning. School supplies include notebooks, pencils and pens, crayons and markers, glue sticks, scissors, paper, tissues and classroom needs. Snacks should be individually packaged, non-perishable snacks like…
Read MoreOHS Emphasizes Pedestrian Safety Ahead of Halloween Weekend
October is Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month – and with Halloween fast approaching, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety reminds drivers to share the road with pedestrians and take some precautions to keep everyone safe while Trick or Treating. With children trick-or-treating after dark and drivers sharing the road with pedestrians, taking a few extra precautions…
Read MoreHALLOWEEN EVENTS 2026
EVENTS Wicked Weekend / Milton – Sat, Oct 31 from 5 – 7pm at Milton Memorial Park – FREE Trick or Treat, Magic Show, pumpkin decorating and more spooktacular surprises. Miltonchamberde.org or call 302-684-1101 TRUNK OR TREAT EVENTS Thu, Oct 29 – Maryland State…
Read MoreTRAFFIC ALERT: Route 17/Roxana Road to Close for Roundabout Construction at Powell Farm Road
The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the closure of the Rt. 17/Roxana Road and Powell Farm Road Intersection near Frankford/Millville starting on Monday, November 2nd through mid-December for the construction of a roundabout. Detour – Motorists will use Roxanna Road to Pyle Center Road to Frankford School Road to Omar Road to Atlantic Ave to…
Read MoreUPDATED: Investigation into Fire at Lulu M. Ross Elementary School Continues
UPDATED – 6pm – The investigation into the fire at Lulu M. Ross Elementary School Sunday morning continues by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the Kent wing of the school. The cause is still under investigation. Investigators found no evidence of criminal activity at this time. No injuries were…
Read MoreUPDATED: Homeowner Charged with Arson of Home Saturday Night
UPDATED – 10/25/26 – 5:30pm – A Salisbury man has been charged for intentionally setting fire to his home Saturday night. Hebron firefighters were called to Hunters Mill Driver around 5:30 Saturday evening and brought the blaze under control in about 30 minutes. An investigation by the Deputy State Fire Marshal determined the fire originated…
Read MoreSaturday is National Drug Take Back Day
Police departments and other locations will be available for Drug Take Back Day Saturday from 10am to 2pm. This is a way to dispose of prescription drugs in a safe, convenient and responsible manner. You can get rid of expired or unused prescription medications – and keep them away from potential abuse and out of…
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