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Maryland Primary Results – State & Regional
With over 99.70% of the vote counted – there are 6 precincts still not reported – 2 of them are in Somerset County and 4 in Prince George’s County. Â
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council to Received Comprehensive Land Use Annual Report Tuesday
UPDATED – 06/23/26 –Â The Sussex County Council met Tuesday – but before the meeting they received a presentation from the Sussex Central High School FFA-Agricultural Issues Team. The team presented their issues in a tag-team debate style which was as entertaining as it was informational. Great job by all! County Planning & Zoning Director Jamie…
Read MoreBicycle Safety Checkpoints to be Held Throughout the Summer in Lewes/Rehoboth Beach Area
DelDOT along with the State Police and Sussex Cyclists are hosting Bicycle Safety Checkpoints throughout the summer in Lewes and Rehoboth Beach areas. These will provide bicyclists with free safety information, trail maps, bicycle lights, helmets and basic bicycle repairs to keep residents, visitors and seasonal workers safe while traveling by bike. Cyclists are encouraged…
Read MoreOCPD Investigation into Social Media “Takeover” Event Promotion Leads to Drug Distribution Arrest
Ocean City Police have partnered with other allied law enforcement in the monitoring of social media in reference to social media-driven ‘takeover’ events. OC Police received word from Baltimore PD of an ‘Late Night Beach Party Link Up’ for June 18. This event was being planned by individuals identified on the 16th during an arrest…
Read MoreGov Meyer Announces Accelerated Community Solar Projects – 2 in the Seaford Area
Governor Matt Meyer has announced the acceptance of four community solar projects in the JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator, which was established through Executive Order 18. These projects represent over 16 megawatts of new solar generation capacity and are located in Sussex and New Castle Counties and developed by ECA Power. The Sussex County projects are in…
Read MoreStorms Cross Delmarva with Thunderstorm & Tornado Warnings
The mid-shore of Maryland was hard hit as storms moved across Delmarva Monday night. The storms arrived amid severe thunderstorm watches and warnings and several tornado warnings – one in Dorchester County, another for Caroline and Talbot Counties and one for Sussex County. Strong thunderstorms with lightening, wind and heavy rain. All three power companies…
Read MoreHarrington Man Dies after Crash Saturday Morning in Milford
A Harrington man is dead after a single vehicle crash on Shawnee Road just after 2 Saturday morning. Milford Police say the driver of a Toyota Tacoma was speeding eastbound when the truck left the roadway near the entrance to the Cypress Hill Shopping Center, struck a utility pole, tree and overturned several times –…
Read MoreMaryland Primary Tuesday – Who’s on Your Ballot, Where Do You Vote, When are Polls Open
Tuesday, June 23rd is Maryland’s Gubernatorial Primary – and in many cases those elections are for those who are registered as a Democrat or Republican. However – there are some non-partisan county elections – for Judges and Board of Education that are open to voters who are registered with another party or unaffiliated. Ocean City…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Fatal E-Bike Crash South of Rehoboth Beach
UPDATED – 06/22/26 – Delaware State Police identified 66 year old Stephanie Lewis of Potomac, Maryland, as the woman who died in the fatal e-bike crash late Saturday morning south of Rehoboth Beach. =================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 06/21/26 – Delaware State Police continue to investigate a crash Saturday morning that left a Maryland woman dead.…
Read MoreUnemployment in Delaware Drops, National Average Remains Steady
Unemployment in Delaware has dropped both statewide and in Sussex County. Statewide unemployment dropped to its lowest level since August of 2025 – from 5.3% in April to 5.1% in May;Â in Sussex County over the same period, unemployment fell from 4.9% to 4.2%. The National rate remained steady at 4.3%. Over-the-year job gains were…
Read MoreCrash on Route 24 West of Lewes Left 2 Injured and 1 Cited for Failure to Maintain a Lane
Traffic was backed up on Route 24 between Angola and Lewes for about 2 hours this morning after a crash on Route 24 just east of Love Creek. Delaware State Police say an Isuzu box truck was westbound on Route 24 when a Ford Edge traveling eastbound crossed the center lane and collided with the…
Read MoreLewes Mayor and City Council Voice Concerns to General Assembly over Senate Bill 23
The Mayor and City Council of Lewes have sent letters to the Delaware General Assembly regarding Senate Bill 23 and the proposed substitutes. SB 23 would increase the State’s supply of affordable housing. There have been two Senate Substitute Bills – the first was passed earlier this month – the Second Substitute Bill (SS2 for…
Read MoreState Police Obtain Arrest Warrant for Georgetown Man After String of Hit and Runs
Delaware State Police have obtained an arrest warrant for a Georgetown man after multiple hit and run crashes Friday evening east of Seaford. Police were called to the area of Old Furnace Road near Middleford Road around 7:30pm and learned a Jeep Comanche sideswiped a pickup stopped on Old Furnace Road at the intersection of…
Read MoreOC Fire Marshal Investigating Dune Grass Fire in North Ocean City Saturday Night
The Ocean City Fire Marshal is looking for your help after a dune grass fire Saturday night around 9:20 in the area of 116th and 117th Streets. Officials say a significant area of dune grass along the beach was burned – preliminary findings indicate the cause may have been illegal use of fireworks. Investigators are…
Read MoreKent County to Plant Liberty Tree Tuesday at Veterans Memorial Park
Kent County will celebrate America/Delaware 250 on Tuesday. At 4pm there will be a ceremonial planting of the Liberty Tree at the Kent County Veterans Memorial Park. This is a living descendant of the original Maryland Liberty Tree that stood for over 400 years on the campus of St. John’s college in Annapolis. The tree…
Read MoreLewes to Install 3 New Stop Signs on Cedar Street Monday, June 22
On Monday, weather permitting, the City of Lewes will install stop signs at three locations along Cedar Street – to enhance safety for visitors and residents. The signs will be placed at East Market Street and Cedar Street, Connecticut Avenue and Cedar Street and Odessa/Michigan Avenue and Cedar Street. Electronic sign boards will be placed…
Read MoreUPDATED: Lincoln Man Dead and 2 Injured in 3 Vehicle Morning Crash Near Georgetown
UPDATED – 06/20/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 52 year old Jon Jefferson of Lincoln as the man who died in the three-vehicle fatal crash Friday morning west of Georgetown. ===================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 06/19/26 – A three-vehicle crash just before 7:30 Friday morning left a Lincoln man dead and 2 others injured. Delaware…
Read MoreMagnet Fishing at Byrd Park in Snow Hill Turns Up Unknown Object
An individual who was magnet fishing at Byrd Park Friday notified Snow Hill Police that his equipment attached to something heavy and metal next to the south portion of the boat ramp. A sonar scan showed what looked to be some sort of vehicle, so Police called the Ocean City Dive Team to examine and…
Read MoreUPDATED: No Municipal Election on August 1st in Fenwick Island
There will be no municipal election in Fenwick Island on August 1st. The filing deadline for candidates was Thursday afternoon. Mayor Natalie Magdeburger tells the Talk of Delmarva that there were two candidates who filed for 3 open seats. Jim Simpson and Behrooz Garavi will be sworn in sometime in August – each will serve…
Read MoreAmerican Discovery 250 Relay Begins July 1 in California & Will Go Coast to Coast Ending at Cape Henlopen State Park
On July 1st the American Discovery 250 Relay will begin at Point Reyes in California and 6800-miles later will end in Lewes on Thanksgiving Day. The relay includes hikers, runners, bicyclers and others who go the full distance or a portion of it each day – carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence from…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Two Following Pursuit in a Stolen Car in Kent County
Delaware State Police arrested 19-year-old Aveion Edwards-Thomas and a 16-year-old male, both of Philadelphia, following a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle in Kent County Wednesday night. Troopers spotted a Nissan Altima reported stolen in Pennsylvania traveling on South Dupont Highway near Walnut Shade Road around 8:30 p.m. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle…
Read MoreDelaware Senate Unanimously Passes FY 27 Budget Bills
The Delaware Senate has voted to approve a $6.99 billion operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which includes funding for state employee and retiree compensation, public schools, healthcare services, public safety programs, and other statewide operations. The budget provides a 3% raise for state employees and additional pay increases for educators, while also supporting state…
Read MoreAAA: National Gas Price Average Drops Below $4/Gallon
Drivers are getting a break at the pump as the summer travel season heats up. For the first time since March 30th, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is down to $3.99. This marks nearly 4 straight weeks of declines. Crude oil prices are down as the U.S. and Iran reach a…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Bridgeville Man with Stolen Gun and Drugs in Kent County
Delaware State Police have arrested a 26-year-old Bridgeville man for felony gun and drug charges following a traffic stop Tuesday in Camden. On June 16th, at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Delaware State Police Kent County Special Investigations Unit were patrolling Berrytown Road near Willow Grove Road when they saw a Dodge Durango commit…
Read MoreMaryland Board of Public Works Approves Funding for Somers Cove Marina Improvements
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved funding to support the construction of bulkheads, piers, storm drains, utilities, and a boat ramp at Somers Cove Marina. This Marina plays a vital role in Crisfield and for Smith Island. Senator Mary Beth Carozza, who wrote a letter in support of the funding prior to approval,…
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