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Ocean City Swears In Josh Bunting as Fire Chief
The Ocean City Fire Department has sworn in Josh Bunting as Fire Chief. He was recommended for the position by City Manager Terry McGean and approved by the Mayor and City Council. Bunting has served as both a volunteer firefighter as well as the Ocean City Fire Marshal which makes him qualified for the position.…
Read MoreDelDOT Brining Roads Statewide Today
A chance of light snow is in the forecast for Wednesday morning. DelDOT officials say crews are brining roads statewide today in preparation. Remember to give the brining trucks plenty of space to work. Additional information from DelDOT:Â Why brine roads? Brine has the same melting characteristics of solid rock salt, but since it is…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves Nominees to BOA and P&Z and Change of Zone Revisited in Old Business
UPDATED – 02/03/26 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday morning. They recognized retiree Gordon Serman with a tribute. He was the Facilities District Manager for Environmental Services and served the county for over 20 years. The Council held two public interviews for nominees to the Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Commission. Both nominees…
Read MoreEaston Airport – Winter Weather Update – February 2, 2026 / 3:30pm
Winter Weather Update – February 2, 2026, 3:30 PM EST Runways 04/22 and 15/33 are open. As always, check NOTAMs for the most current information. Drive-Through Gates: Gates are back in service. Please use caution, especially in the morning, as these areas may have refrozen overnight. T-Hangars: Our crew has been working in the T-Hangar…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested for Burglaries at Former Workplace
A Georgetown man has been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries at Donovan’s Salvage Works in Georgetown. Delaware State Police were called when staff noticed missing inventory since December of last year – and spotted footprints in the snow leading away from the business. Police found some of the missing inventory on a…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Announces Historic Investments in Early Childhood Education
In his State of the State address and FY 2027 Recommended Budget Presentation, Governor Matt Meyer outlined a path forward to invest in Early Childhood Education in Delaware. The Governor looks to invest $50-million in state and federal dollars towards strengthening Delaware’s early childhood care and education (ECCE) system and he has tapped Lt Governor…
Read MoreDRBA Sets New Date for 2026 Ferry Fare Proposal Public Meeting
A virtual meeting to discuss the goals and objectives of proposed fare changes at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry has been rescheduled to Monday, February 9th at 6:30pm. The fare proposal includes modest increases – primarily on vehicle fares – to reflect inflationary pressures, the introduction of a new staircase or surge pricing model for in-season…
Read MorePhiladelphia Man Arrested by DSP on Felony Charges Following Vehicle Pursuit
A Philadelphia man failed to stop for a traffic stop near Frederica early Friday morning, but a chase was ended due to safety concerns – and nearby police agencies notified of the speeding Lexus that was southbound on Bay Road. Police from Milford located the vehicle disabled near North Street and Dupont Boulevard – and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Die in Residential Structure Fire in Parsonsburg; Off-duty Firefighter Injured
UPDATED – 2pm –Â An investigation into the cause of a deadly fire in Parsonsburg Sunday morning is underway by the Maryland State Fire Marshal and Maryland State Police. Two people died in the fire and an off-duty Ocean City firefighter was injured. A passerby spotted smoke and flames coming from the home on Old Ocean…
Read MoreMaryland Overdose Deaths Fall for Fourth Straight Year – Reach 10-Year Low
Overdose deaths in Maryland are at the lowest level seen in the last 10 years – with a 53% decrease from the state’s historic high of 2800 in 2021. Governor Wes Moore Friday announced that the latest provisional data from the Maryland Overdose Data Dashboard shows that drug overdose deaths last year decreased by 26%…
Read MoreGov Meyer Signs Executive Order Launching Statewide Smart Growth Visioning, Corridor Planning & Downtown Revitalization Expansion
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has signed Executive Order #16 which certified the 2025 update to the Delaware Strategies for State Policies and Spending. This is a comprehensive plan that frames the State’s investments in transportation infrastructure, economic development and preservation of open space and ag lands. The updated strategies reflect the State’s renewed approach to…
Read MoreDelaware DMV Warns of Statewide Scam
A new text message phishing scam has surfaced referencing the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles which states that the recipient has an outstanding traffic violation and needs to “click on a link” to pay the amount due by a specific date to avoid suspension of their vehicle registration and driving privileges. This is a scam…
Read MoreAir Travel ID Changes Coming this Sunday, February 1
Are you planning domestic air travel this year? Changes are coming – beginning this Sunday, February 1st! If you fly without a state-issued REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card – it has a star in the corner, a valid US Passport or another acceptable form of identification to provide at a TSA checkpoint –…
Read MoreUPDATED: MSP Have Located Missing Wicomico County Teen
UPDATED – 01/30/26 – Maryland State Police report that Lilith Keith was located this morning. Thank you ============================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 01/25/26 – Your help is needed to locate a missing 14 year old in Wicomico County. Maryland State Police say Lilith Keith was reported missing on Saturday, January 24th – she was last seen…
Read MoreBill to Protect Delaware Electric Customers from Financial Impact of Data Centers Released from House Committee
Legislation that would prevent residential, small business and other electric customers from footing the bill for energy costs from large energy-use facilities from has been released from the House Natural Resources & Energy Committee. House Bill 233, sponsored by Representative Frank Burns and Senator Stephanie Hansen, would require Public Service Commission-regulated utilities like Delmarva Power…
Read MoreAG Jennings, DCADV Announce Collaboration with Ring Providing over $250,000 in Home Security
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced a collaboration with the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Ring to support domestic violence survivors. The DCADV has received 1000 Ring X Line camera devices – along with a Ring Protect Subscription for the life of each device to help proved security and safety for victims of…
Read MoreUPDATE: Easton Airport Runways 04/22 and 15/33 – Open.
UPDATE: 01/29/26–11:00 PM Runways 04/22 and 15/33 are open. As always, check NOTAMs for the most current information. Use extra caution around the drive-through gates due to ice. T-Hangars: Several T-Hangars remain inaccessible and hazardous with several inches of ice on the ground and ice sliding off the roofs, blocking doors. Expect full access sometime…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Presents FY 2027 Proposed Budget
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer today presented his Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget. He outlined the priorities in expenditures… Director of the Office of Management and Budget –Brian Maxwell says the FY 2027 recommended budget is nearly $6.94 billion, with 4.99% budget growth. The budget allocates $85.5 million in the Grant-in-Aid Bill, while the Capital Budget…
Read MoreForecasters Monitoring Potential Winter Storm This Weekend
Another winter storm is on the way for late Saturday and Sunday on Delmarva. AccuWeather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg tells the Talk of Delmarva’s Mike Bradley that there is still uncertainty on the exact track and snowfall amounts, but the southern and eastern parts of Delmarva will likely see accumulating snow while areas to the north…
Read MoreDRBA Police Department Earns CALEA’s Advanced Accreditation Status
Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) Police Department officials have announced that the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) recently voted unanimously to reaccredit the DRBA Police Department with its Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation Award. The agency was first accredited in 1996. Following a multi-year self-evaluation phase and a meticulous site-based assessment…
Read MoreLegislation Aims to Send Energy Program Revenue Back to Electric Customers
Delaware electric customers could receive direct bill rebates under a revised proposal from State Senator Gerald Hocker that would return certain revenues generated through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to ratepayers. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 64 would preserve existing funding for energy efficiency, low-income assistance, and greenhouse gas reduction programs, while directing…
Read MoreAAA: Emergency Roadside Service and Towing in High Demand During and After Winter Storm
AAA emergency roadside crews have been busy since last weekend’s winter storm brought travel to a standstill across the state. AAA says battery-related calls surged as cold temperatures moved in ahead of the snow, followed by a spike in snow extractions as ice and heavy snowfall spread across the area. As conditions improved early this…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics DE Polar Bear Plunge Postponed to March
Safety has and always will be our top priority at Special Olympics Delaware. Due to severe weather conditions, we, along with our law enforcement and first responder partners, have made the decision to prioritize the safety of all participants, volunteers, athletes, and staff by rescheduling the 2026 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge. The Lewes Polar Bear…
Read MoreDelaware Bipartisan Legislation Package Introduced to Expand Workforce Mobility and Support Military Families
Three bipartisan pieces of legislation have been introduced to make it easier for licensed professionals to work across state lines, helping address workforce shortages while providing meaningful support for military members and their families. Senate Bills 216, 217, and 218 –sponsored by Senator Eric Buckson –adopt interstate licensure compacts for respiratory therapists, cosmetologists, and massage therapists, respectively. Together,…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Dover Smoke Shop
Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday night at a smoke shop in Dover. Police say that on January 27th at about 10:00 PM, troopers were dispatched to the New York Smoke Shop on North Dupont Highway. They learned that two males armed with hatchets, entered the business and demanded the…
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