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Rehoboth Beach Christmas Tree Arrives
The City of Rehoboth Beach’s Christmas tree has arrived at the Bandstand and has been put in place for the holiday season. The tree was donated by the State of Delaware ā from the grounds next to Tharros Village on Coastal Highway in Lewes. The tree was brought to the Bandstand on a flatbed truck…
Read MoreApplications Being Taken for DE Inspector General
Passage of Senate Bill 4 created the Office of the Inspector General in Delaware. Applications are now being taken for Delaware’s Inspector General. The goal of this office is to make sure state government operated with honesty, efficiency and accountability ā and to strengthen public trust. The OIG will NOT replace or duplicate the work…
Read MoreDelaware Republican Party Launches Delaware Cornerstone Initiative
The Delaware Republican Party has launched the Delaware Cornerstone Initiative. This is a statewide undertaking committed to preparing the next generation of conservative leaders for service, stewardship and success. Young conservatives have been stepping forward with conviction and talent ā and the Cornerstone Initiative exists to giver them the structure, training and support worthy of…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Launches Free Adult Vaccine Program to Expand Immunization Access for Uninsured and Underinsured Marylanders
Governor Wes Moore today announced a first-of-its kind adult vaccine program to expand access toĀ immunizations for Maryland residents who are uninsured and underinsured. Administered by the Maryland Department of Health, the program will provide recommended vaccines for free to Marylanders aged 19 and older at local health departments across the state. The program, made…
Read MoreSearch Warrant in Laurel Leads to Arrests for Drug and Weapon Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested a man and a woman from Laurel– 57-year-old David Vasquez and 27-year-old Bethany Dean– for felony drug and weapon charges following a search warrant in Laurel. On November 18th, members of the Sussex County Drug Unit and the Sussex County Governorās Task Force executed the search warrant at a residence…
Read MoreOcean City Fire Department Assists in Successful Search and Rescue of Missing Boater
The Ocean City Fire Department helped rescue a missing boater on November 19th after he was reported overdue south of the South Point boat ramp. Fire Boat 1, working with multiple agencies including Maryland Natural Resources Police, Maryland State Police Aviation, local fire companies, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the National Park Service, located the…
Read MoreFire Caused by Electrical Malfunction Displaces Two Residents, Kills Four Pets
Two residents of a home on Webster Street in Federalsburg, Dorchester County, are being assisted by the American Red Cross after a fire occurred yesterday afternoon, November 19th. Three dogs and one cat died in the fire. The blaze started in the kitchen and was caused by an electrical malfunction. The total loss is estimated…
Read MoreAAA: Nearly 218,000 Delawareans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
Thanksgiving remains the busiest travel holiday of the year. This year, AAA expects nearly 218,000 Delawareans to be on the moveāabout a 1.7% increase from last year. Most travelers, roughly 92% or more than 199,000 Delawareans, will be hitting the road and driving to their holiday destinations, also up 1.7% over 2023. Air travel is…
Read MoreShots Fired at Residence in Greenwood; Delaware State Police Investigating
Delaware State Police are investigating an incident in which someone from a vehicle fired shots that struck a home on Staytonville Road in Greenwood. Two adults and a child were in the home at the time. No one was injured. Police were called and responded to the residence at about 8:10 a.m. yesterday–Wednesday, November 19th.…
Read MoreSt. John Properties to Develop New 24-Acre Mixed-Use Site in Salisbury
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has announced that St. John Properties, Inc. has acquired 24 acres along East Naylor Mill Road in Salisbury to develop Salisbury Exchange, a new mixed-use business community supporting local economic expansion. The site will include more than 220,000 square feet of flexible commercial space. According to the Office of the…
Read MoreUPDATE: Pedestrian Killed in Crash; Victim Identified
UPDATE: Delaware State Police have identified 19-year-old Henry Byler of Clayton, Delaware, as the man who died in the pedestrian crash on Tuesday in Clayton. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Previous Post: Delaware State Police are investigating a crash in which a pedestrian was killed…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs House Bill 255
Governor Matt Meyer has signed legislation, a bill the Delaware Senate has passed, that officials say would protect state revenues by ādecouplingā Delawareās tax code from two specific provisions of the federal Internal Revenue Code. House Bill 255Ā was introduced following the October meeting of the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC), during which it…
Read MoreReward of up to $5,000 Offered in Investigation of 2024 Bank Robbery in Ocean City, MD
The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) is urging the public to come forward with any information that may assist in identifying the person responsible for a bank robbery that occurred on October 25th, 2024, in midtown Ocean City. At approximately 9:10 a.m. that day, police say the suspect entered the Truist Bank on Coastal Highway…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Georgetown Man for Guns, Drugs, and Explosive Devices
Delaware State Police have arrested a 61-year-old Georgetown man after pipe bombs, hoax devices, guns, and drugs were found following a domestic-related assault investigation. On November 10th at approximately 1:00 p.m., troopers responded to McColleyās Chapel Road in Georgetown for a domestic-related assault. When troopers arrived, they learned that David Godwin was in possession of…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Appointment of Michael āMikeā Farlow to Worcester County District Court
Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Michael āMikeā Farlow to the Worcester County District Court.Ā Farlow currently serves as a prosecutor in the Office of the Worcester County Stateās Attorney, a position he has held for the past seven years. Prior to joining the office full time, he was a solo practitioner in Ocean…
Read MoreAuthorities Searching for Man Wanted in Commercial Burglaries
The Delaware State Police and the Dover Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in finding 24-year-old Anthony Yeagley. He is wanted for commercial burglaries, and related offenses, in the Dover area. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful. Information about Anthony Yeagleyās whereabouts can be provided by calling 9-1-1, calling DSP…
Read MoreShooting at Cold Spring Place in Dover; Vehicle Damaged
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon. On November 17th at 12:43 p.m., police received a call regarding the incident and headed to Cold Spring Place Road. Officers found a vehicle had been damaged as a result of the shooting. According to Dover PD, the victim was driving in the area of…
Read MoreUPDATED: NTSB Determines a Single Loose Wire in Dali’s Electrical System the Cause of the Collapse of Key Bridge in Baltimore
UPDATED – 11/18/25 –Ā A year and a half after the Container ship Dali collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore the NTSB has concluded that a thin wire deep in the ship’s electrical system was the cause of the Dali losing power and colliding with the bridge on March 26th, 2024. NTSB Chair…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council has Amended the Retail Marijuana Store Ordinance
UPDATED – 11/18/25 – The Sussex County Council recognized a county retiree – Dina Monaco for 45 years of service to Sussex County! Monaco was most recently a Financial Representative III. She received a proclamation and plaque from the Council The Council filled a District 1 vacancy on the Library Advisory Board with former County…
Read MoreNew Westside Salisbury Cell Tower Now in Service
Wicomico County officials Monday announced the completion and activation of a new Verizon tower on the Westside. County Executive Julie Giordano says the Wicomico Cedar Hill Antenna has been two years in the making and will strengthen communications and improve public safety for Westside residents, first responders and local businesses with improved cell coverage and…
Read MoreFire at Laurel-area Residence Under Investigation
Laurel fire crews were called to a residential structure fire around 9:30 Saturday night on Route 13 south of Laurel. Crews arriving at the scene found fire and smoke showing. Firefighters were able to access the burning home and remove an unresponsive male victim ā who is in critical condition at TidalHealth Nanticoke Hospital. Firefighters…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury – Road Work on Centre Road Monday, Nov 17
The City of Salisbury Department of Infrastructure and Development announces that a road closure is scheduled to occur on Centre Road in the area leading up to North Salisbury Blvd beginning Monday, November 17. Day Work; Single-lane closure along Centre Road:Ā Monday, 11/17 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Night Work: Full road closure along…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Single Vehicle Crash north of Delmar
UPDATED – 11/15/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 30-year-old Jeremy Mitchell, of Georgetown, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal crash on Thursday in Delmar.Ā =============================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 11/14/25 – Delaware State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred just after 5 Thursday evening on Route 13 north of…
Read MoreBethany Beach Town Council Workshop/Special Meeting Monday Morning
The Bethany Beach Town Council will hold a workshop-special meeting on Monday morning, November 17 in the Town Meeting Room. The Agenda has three topics that will be up for discussion and possible consideration ā including the contract for the Route 26 sidewalk extension, the Water Department’s new clarifier and changes in the Town’s parking…
Read MoreRiddle Farm WWTP near Berlin Fully Operational after Rehabilitation Project
Worcester County officials say that the Riddle Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant is now fully operational. The plant has been undergoing rehabilitation since June of 2024. Officials say a clogging issue developed in 2017 and from 2018 until earlier this month, effluent was pumped and hauled from the Riddle Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Ocean…
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