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DE E-ZPass to Undergo Changes and Updates Beginning Thursday, Nov 13
On Thursday, the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles will launch a redesigned, ADA-compliant E-ZPass website. This redesign will include a new look, improved accessibility and be more user-friendly. Legislation signed by the Governor in June improves customer service with an extended period to pay tolls or fees for violations following the date that the violation…
Read MoreKent County, DE Government Offices Closed for Veterans Day
Kent County Government offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. Trash collection service for Kent County customers will not be affected by the holiday.  This annual closure honors the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. Kent County encourages residents to take time to reflect on the contributions…
Read MoreWicomico County Public Hearing on FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program November 12
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano invites all citizens to participate in a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in the DaNang Room of the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center beginning at 6:00 PM. The public is encouraged to present their comments…
Read MoreWicomico County Veteran’s Day Holiday Closures
WICOMICO COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of the Veteran’s Day holiday. CONVENIENCE CENTERS, LANDFILL, BRUSH PILE, FERRIES On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the Newland Park Landfill, Convenience Center and Brush Pile will be opened. All external Convenience Centers, Whitehaven Ferry and Upper Ferry…
Read MoreVETERANS DAY EVENTS 2025
VETERANS DAY EVENTS Tuesday, Nov 11 – 11-12pm – VFW Post 7447 will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Rehoboth Bandstand followed by an open house at the Post Home on State Road in Rehoboth Beach from 12 to 2pm and an open house at American Legion Post 5 on King Charles Ave,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Vehicle Crash Near Oak Orchard Leaves 1 Dead
UPDATED – 11/09/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 76-year-old Peter Roskowski, of Millsboro, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal crash on Friday in Millsboro. ================================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 11/08/25 – Delaware State Police continue to investigate a crash on Route 24 near Layton Davis Road east of Millsboro that left a…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Burglary at State-Owned Building & Theft of State-Owned Vehicle
Delaware State Police and Dover Police were called to the State Police Bureau of Identification on South Bay Road for a burglar alarm on Saturday just before 4pm. Police arriving at the scene learned that an unknown male suspect wearing a mask forced entry through the public access door using a steel sewer lid. Inside…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Inmate Death in Somerset County
An inmate was found dead at Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover on Sunday. Maryland State Police were called around 6am by prison officials about the death of 36 year old Ray Oselmo, who was found on the ground and unresponsive in his cell by officers at ECI. A suspect – also an inmate – has…
Read MoreHarrington Man Arrested after Shooting Incident Friday
A Harrington man has been arrested following a shooting incident that occurred Friday afternoon on Staytonville Road east of Harrington. Delaware State Police learned that a man, later identified as 60 year old John Allen of Harrington, was standing near the roadway with his hands in the air. Two vehicles stopped and the victim was…
Read MoreRemote Attendance Bill Voted out of DE House Committee
Legislation that would permit remote attendance and participation by electronic means by Delaware House members at a special session has been voted out of committee. HS 1 for House Resolution 19 would require a quorum of the House be physically present in Dover. Authorization of the Speaker of the House is required for remote participation…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Charged with DUI after Crash Thursday Evening
A two vehicle crash on Hickman Road west of Greenwood Thursday evening sent three people to area hospitals. Delaware State Police say a Trailblazer was northbound on Linden School Road around 5:30, entered the intersection and was struck by a Charger that was westbound on Hickman Road. Troopers contacted the driver of the Trailblazer who…
Read MoreDelaware Lawmakers Join Bipartisan PJM State Legislator Collaborative
Four Delaware lawmakers have joined the bipartisan PJM State Legislator Collaborative. Senators Stephanie Hansen and Russ Huxtable and Representatives Frank Burns and Debra Heffernan join lawmakers from 12 other states and the District of Columbia in urging PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator for Delaware, to address the increasing pressure on electric rates and energy…
Read MoreTwo Measures Advance to the Full DE State House during Extraordinary Session on November 13
The House Administration Committee has advanced two bills that will be heard by the full State House during the Extraordinary Session on Thursday, November 13th. One measure, House Bill 255, is to protect Delaware’s budget from a major shortfall. Officials from the House Majority Caucus say “Delaware is a rolling conformity state, meaning its tax…
Read MoreSalisbury Pride Crosswalks to Become Neutral with Upcoming Roadway Improvement Project
Salisbury’s “pride crosswalks” which have been in place near the Wicomico County Library since 2018, will go away with upcoming roadwork.  Salisbury Mayor Randy Taylor, in a letter to the citizens of Salisbury on Friday, said that when the upcoming milling and paving work on Market Street between Main and South Division is done, the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Right Whale Slow Zone off Ocean City Extended Through Nov 20
UPDATED – 11/07/25 – On November 5, 2025, the Ocean City buoy operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science re-detected the presence of right whales east of Ocean City, Maryland. The right whale Slow Zone is in effect through November 20, 2025. As a reminder, one additional…
Read MoreUPDATED: Quantico Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Attempted First Degree Murder of Step-Daughter
UPDATED – 11/07/25 –Â A Quantico man has been sentenced to fifty years in prison for the attempted first degree murder of his step-daughter. On Thursday, 71 year old McKinley Cornish was sentenced by Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Wicomico County, Kathleen Beckstead for attempted first degree murder, firearms charges and related offenses. After…
Read MoreKent County Backyard Poultry Flock Presumptive Positive for Avian Influenza
A backyard poultry flock in Kent County has returned a presumptive positive for avian influenza. Delaware Department of Agriculture officials have quarantined the affected premises and are monitoring a mixed species flock which has experienced a high death rate. The remaining poultry are being depopulated to prevent spread of the disease. This is the first…
Read MoreDHSS First State Food Relief Funds Arrived to Delawareans’ EBT Cards Friday Morning
The first First State Food Relief Funds from the State of Delaware – totaling about $5.2-million – were loaded onto the EBT cards of nearly 60,000 Delawareans this morning. This funding represents about 25% of an individual or household’s normal monthly SNAP benefit. This is time-limited support to protect eligible Delawareans’ access to food as…
Read MoreSenators Coons and Cotton Lead Bipartisan Push to Protect U.S. Dominance in Artificial Intelligence
Delaware Senator Chris Coons and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton have introduced a bipartisan resolution aimed at preserving America’s leadership in artificial intelligence. The measure stresses that U.S. dominance in AI is critical to national security, economic growth, and global stability. The resolution applauds current efforts to block China’s access to advanced chips and calls for…
Read MoreTwo Camden, DE Residents Arrested in Easton Walmart Theft Case
Easton, Maryland Police have arrested a Camden, Delaware man for stealing over $2,000 in merchandise. On November 2nd, police responded to Walmart for a report of a suspicious person suspected of theft. When officers arrived, they saw the individual–identified as 51-year-old Joshua Medler running through the parking lot toward Dover Road. Through the investigation, police…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Signs Executive Order Establishing the Maryland Horse Industry Strategic Plan
Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order formally establishing the Maryland Horse Industry Strategic Plan to guide the future of Maryland’s $2.9 billion equine sector. The initiative marks a historic step toward unifying the state’s diverse horse community under a single, coordinated vision for growth, sustainability, and collaboration. Governor Moore says Maryland’s horse industry…
Read MoreTwo Dover Teens Arrested For Firearm Charges Following Traffic Stop
Dover Police have arrested two teenagers from Dover, on firearm charges following a traffic stop on Wednesday evening. At about 5:18 p.m., Dover Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit and Delaware Probation and Parole conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of North DuPont Highway and Townsend Boulevard for traffic offenses. As a…
Read MoreChicken House Fire in Rhodesdale, Dorchester County–Result of Arson
Through follow up investigation, Deputy State Fire Marshals have determined that the chicken house fire that occurred on November 4th on Cokesbury Road in Rhodesdale was the result of arson. Investigators have gathered evidence that the blaze that occurred at the 500′ by 40′ chicken house at that location was intentionally set. The 2 alarm…
Read MoreLow Humidity and Gusty Winds Create Elevated Fire Risk Across the Region
Forecasters are warning the public about an elevated risk of fire spread today across Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and eastern Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service. Dry northwest winds of 10 to 15 miles per hour, with gusts up to 30, and low humidity levels between 30 and 40 percent could cause…
Read MoreUPDATE: Gold Alert Issued for Missing 73-Year-Old Lewes Man–Canceled
UPDATE: The Gold Alert for Larry Harrah, issued by DSP Troop 7, has been canceled. Larry has been found.  Original Post: Delaware State Police Troop 7 has issued a Gold Alert for 73-year-old Larry Harrah of Lewes. Larry was last seen in the area of Wil King Road in Lewes around 10:00 a.m. on…
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