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UPDATED: Kent County Man Found Guilty in 2024 Shooting Incident at Dover HS Football Stadium
UPDATED – 10/21/25 –Â A Kent County man has been convicted in a shooting at a Dover High School football game in October of last year. The Delaware Attorney General’s office say that 28 year old Kameron Scott was convicted on October 10th by a Superior Court jury on multiple firearms offenses: Carrying a Concealed Deadly…
Read MoreAtlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Annual Meeting in Dewey Beach Oct 27-30
The 83rd Annual Meeting of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will be held in Dewey Beach October 27th through 30th. DNREC encourages anglers, commercial fishers and conservationists to follow this meeting either in person or virtually – and provide their input for their areas of interest. Proposed changes to fisheries management plans affecting Delaware…
Read MoreDSU Announces Accommodations for Families Affected by Federal Government Shutdown
With the current federal government shutdown, Delaware State University has announced some accommodations for families who are affected. University President Tony Allen announced Monday that the University would temporarily defer payments for the fall of 2025 semester for students and families who area experiencing direct financial impacts due to the ongoing shutdown of the federal…
Read MoreDSU Trustee & Miss Delaware USA Tetra Shockley to Compete in Miss USA 2025 Pageant Friday
Delaware State University Trustee Tetra Shockley, Esq., will proudly represent the State of Delaware and the Hornet Nation as she competes in the Oct. 24 Miss USA 2025 Pageant. In addition to representing the State and Hornet Nation, she is also representing the entire community of Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country. Shockley,…
Read MoreGround Breaking for New Cypress Splash Zone at Trap Pond State Park
State and local officials joined DNREC and the Division of Parks and Recreation for the ground breaking for a new Cypress Splash Zone at Trap Pond State Park. This will offer a place on the western side of the county were children and families can gather and cool off on hot summer days. The 5000-square…
Read MoreDewey PD, Rehoboth VFD and Sussex EMS Respond to Industrial Incident Monday Morning
Emergency responders in Dewey Beach were called to a construction site on Coastal Highway for a report of an electrocution just before 9 Monday morning. Investigation by Dewey Beach Police shows that a member of a concrete crew was working on the third floor of the structure and made contact with an electrical line using…
Read MoreWhitehaven Ferry Down for Mechanical Issue
Officials in Wicomico County say the Whitehaven Ferry is off line due to a mechanical issue. They are working to repair it as quickly as possible and are anticipating it being back on line tomorrow afternoon. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Read MoreUPDATED: Virginia Man Dies after Three Vehicle Crash Near Lincoln Friday Afternoon
UPDATED – 10/20/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 68 year old Michael Smith of Portsmouth, Virginia, as the man who died in the fatal crash in Lincoln on Friday. ========================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 10/18/25 – Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that occurred around 2pm on Friday on Route 113 in the area…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Shooting Sunday Morning on Trafalgar Drive
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that sent a 16 year old victim to the hospital. Police were called to Bayhealth Kent Campus just after 4:30 Sunday morning where they contacted the male victim who had gunshot wounds to his upper and lower body. Police learned that the victim was walking on Trafalgar Drive when…
Read MoreDriver Charged with DUI; 2nd Crash Onto Georgetown Circle
For the second time in 3 days Georgetown Police have arrested a man after a crash on The Circle in Georgetown. Preliminary investigation shows that just after 1am Sunday, the vehicle was southbound on North Bedford Street and continued straight into The Circle – striking a street sign and damaging nearby flower beds. Police spotted…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Harbeson Man for Drugs & Weapons After Pursuit
Delaware State Police were called to a business complex on Dozer Lane in Harbeson Saturday afternoon for a report of a man under the influence of an illegal substance or experiencing a medical issue. A man, later identified as 36 year old Ryan Doneker of Harbeson, in the drivers seat of a Honda who sped…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Arrested after DSP Investigation into Drug Dealing
A multi-month investigation into drug dealing from a home in the Captain’s Grant development near Oak Orchard led to the arrest of 58 year old John Bender of Millsboro. Detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on Friday and detained Bender. A search of the residence turned up the following:Â Â 22.9 grams of methamphetamine…
Read MoreMDOT To Meet with Wicomico County on Draft CTP for FY 2026-2031 Thursday, Oct 23
On Thursday, October 23, representatives from the Maryland Department of Transportation will meet with officials from Wicomico County to discuss the agency’s Draft Consolidated Transportation Program for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2031. This details a $21.5-billion, six-year capital budget investment in the state’s transportation network and transportation officials are looking for review and comments on…
Read MoreCrash Causes Significant Damage to Georgetown Circle
A high speed crash Friday night around 10:30 caused significant damage on The Circle in Georgetown and led to the arrest of a 28 year old Smyrna man. Georgetown Police spotted a vehicle speeding on Old Laurel Road, disregard a stop sign and crash into a ramp at Georgetown Elementary School. Police activated their lights…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Crash East of Georgetown Thursday Evening
UPDATED – 10/18/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 25-year-old Gudiel Ramirez-Lopez of Laurel as the man who died in the fatal crash in Georgetown on Thursday. ================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 10/17/25 – A crash Thursday evening around 6:15 at Route 9 – east of Gravel Hill Road – left one dead and 1 injured.…
Read MoreSome Alternative Fuel Vehicle Owners Incorrectly Assessed New Fees
Several new DelDOT fees affecting vehicles that use non-traditional fuel went into effect in Delaware on October 1st. Over 8400 registered vehicles that are classified as “mild or micro hybrid” were assessed the “Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Fee” – but should not have been! The Alternative Fuel Vehicle fee was intended to capture the owners…
Read MoreToday is National Move Over Day
Today, October 18th, is National Move Over Day – to remind you to slow down and move over when you see law enforcement, first responders, construction crews, utility workers, trash collectors and tow truck operators working along a roadway. While this is a good habit – it’s also the law in all 50 states. Delaware’s…
Read MoreUPDATED: Maryland Flags Lowered to Half-Staff for Delegate Charles Otto
This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately. This action is in honor of Delegate Charles J. Otto, who passed away today, Friday, October 17, 2025. The Maryland flag will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment – Friday, October 24. Delegate Otto represented Legislative District…
Read More2026 Medicare Open Enrollment Window Open Until December 7
The 2026 Medicare Open Enrollment window began October 15 and continues until to December 7. During this window consumers can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) or Medicare Advantage Plan. The Delaware Department of Insurance and the Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau helps residents determine if making a coverage change is…
Read MoreSCAM ALERT: Illegal Marijuana Operation Impersonating a Licensed Dispensary
The Delaware Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement is warning about a fraudulent marijuana operation that is targeting University of Delaware students and residents of Newark. DATE has receive reports of counterfeit business cards and flyers being distributed that falsely claim to represent “Fresh Delaware” – a legitimate marijuana business. The imposters are trying to…
Read MoreBerlin Man Arrested for Sexual Solicitation of a Minor & Distribution of Child Porn
A Berlin man has been arrested on charges that he solicited sex from a minor over a smartphone app in Worcester County. Maryland State Police have charged 29 year old Alexander Crum of Berlin with the following:   Sexual solicitation of a minor  Solicitation of child pornography  Distribution of child pornography  Knowingly permitting sexual solicitation…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach PD Launch Frontline Community Policing Connect Portal
The Rehoboth Beach Police Department has launched a Frontline Community Policing Connect portal. This will allow for communication between the the City of Rehoboth Beach community and law enforcement by offering easy, direct access to several services. Information entered into the portal are secure and accessible only by the Police Department. Through the portal, residents…
Read MoreNo Kings Protests Saturday Around Delmarva
No Kings protests are taking place Saturday in several locations in Delaware and Maryland. These are non-confrontational protests against what the organizers describe as authoritarian policies of Donald Trump and corruption in his administration. This is at least the second round of No Kings protests – with similar protests occurring in mid-June nationwide – as…
Read MoreFree Transit for Federal Workers on MARC and Commuter Bus during Government Shutdown in MD
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced that the Maryland Transit Administration will provide free MARC and Commuter Bus service to federal workers during the federal government shutdown. Gov Moore says Maryland is mobilizing to ease the shutdown’s burden on people, but the longer the shutdown lasts the more pain will be felt. The free service…
Read MoreTax Credit Program Supports New Affordable Housing in Milford
Affordable housing options are expanding in Milford. The Delaware State Housing Authority, alongside Governor Matt Meyer, developers, and housing advocates, has launched Mispillion Station II—a project that will renovate 32 apartments and add 16 new units to the community. The joint venture between Severn Companies LLC and Searfoss Development LLC is supported by nearly $547,000…
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