UMES School of Veterinary Medicine Awaits Decision Following Accreditation Site Visit

University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne is working to establish Maryland’s first in-state school of veterinary medicine. Officials say a comprehensive site visit by the accrediting body – the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education was made in June. The evaluation team met with university leaders, faculty, staff, students and more. They…

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AG Jennings Joins Coalition Suing to Block Trump Administration’s Attempts to Hike Health Insurance Prices and Undermine the ACA

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Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has joined 19 other attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania to file a lawsuit to challenge a federal rule that would illegally undermine the Affordable Care Act and would make health insurance more costly and more difficult to obtain for millions of Americans. The lawsuit seeks to block provisions…

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Princess Anne Man Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse

A Princess Anne man has been arrested following an investigation in sexual abuse involving a juvenile female. Somerset County Sheriff’s Office officials received a report in mid-July alleging that 38 year old Travis Carpenter had sexually abused a juvenile. The investigation, which included interviews with the victim and witnesses led to criminal charges and an…

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Tuesday, Aug 4 is National Night Out

2026 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT National Night Out is a chance to meet your neighbors and your local law enforcement and first responders in a more informal and positive setting. It’s an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Most National Night Out…

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White Marlin Open Begins Monday – 334 Boats Taking Part

The 53rd Annual White Marlin Open begins on Monday. Anglers have been in arriving in Ocean City in preparation for the ‘worlds largest billfishing tournament.’ Last year’s tournament saw 282 boats and over 3000 contestants – and over $7.24-million in prize money was awarded – with the top prize – of $3.9-million for a 72-pound…

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Maryland General Assembly Begins Special Session on Redistricting Monday

Maryland lawmakers will meet in special session this week to discuss redistricting. House Bill 2100 (see below) is a constitutional amendment to consider a bill amending the rules for drawing new congressional districts. It will ask voters to decide through a referendum question whether the wording that addresses how congressional district maps are drawn should…

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Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass Fishery – Closed for August

A reminder – beginning today – Maryland’s State Fish is off-limits! The striped bass fishery in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries – is closed through August 31st. This targeted closure is to protect the younger, resident striped bass population when hot water and air temperatures in mid-summer make fish more vulnerable to dying…

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American Red Cross Declares National Blood Crisis

For the 2nd time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis. Whether you’re a first-time donor or a lifelong donor, your appointment could help save multiple lives. Blood donations are historically lower during the summer, but officials say blood donations have fallen to a 4-year low – worsening the emergency…

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26th Annual Blessing of the Combines is Saturday in Snow Hill

Saturday is the 26th Annual Blessing of the Combines in downtown Snow Hill. This event is to honor and celebrate local farmers and to pray for a bountiful harvest. The fun begins at 10am – and the parade of Combines and other farm equipment will begin at 11am followed by the Blessing. The combines will…

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Bethany Beach September Municipal Election Canceled

The filing deadline for the September 12th Bethany Beach municipal election was Wednesday. Four candidates filed for the four open seats – all incumbents. Ron Calef, Mickey Hinman, Rich McHugh and Bob Rush will be sworn in to 2-year terms at the Council Reorganization meeting on September 21st.  

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AAA: National Gas Price Average Unchanged From Last Week

AAA reports that the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is the same as it was last week: $4.09. Crude oil prices remain in the $80 per barrel range as instability lingers along the Strait of Hormuz. Gas prices are nearly a dollar higher than they were this time last year. Typically, August…

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Worcester County Enacts Moratorium on Data Centers and Cable Landing Stations While New Regulations Are Developed

The Worcester County Commissioners earlier this month placed a temporary moratorium on the submittal and issuance of permits for data centers and cable landing stations. The moratorium is valid for 12 months or until rescinded by the commissioners. The resolution also places a temporary hold on all Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) proceedings related to…

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City of Rehoboth Beach Releases Takeover Event Report

The City of Rehoboth Beach today released the independent report regarding the “Takeover” incident that occurred on May 19th, 2026. The Mayor & Commissioners voted during a special meeting this morning to make the report public. Officials say the Independent review finds no evidence of police misconduct or racial motivation in May 19th response. According…

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State Police Arrest Magnolia Man for Armed Robbery in Dover

The Delaware State Police have arrested a 67-year-old Magnolia man for robbery and related offenses, following an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday night at a Valero gas station in Dover. With the assistance of the Dover Police Department, state police detectives identified Donald Johnson Jr. as the suspect in the robbery and obtained a warrant…

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Town of Berlin Notice of Municipal Election

The Town of Berlin’s Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, October 6th. The election will determine the Council representatives for District 1, District 4, and the At-Large seat. The filing deadline for candidates is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8th. The filing deadline for write-in candidates is 4:00 PM on Tuesday, September 22nd. Additional…

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Dover Police Investigating Shots Fired into Residence

Dover Police are investigating an incident in which shots were fired on Pebble Valley Drive. Police say the gunfire damaged a home after multiple rounds were fired from an area near a retention pond, where multiple shell casings were recovered. At the time of the incident, a 40-year-old man was inside the residence. He was…

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Milford Man Indicted for Federal Firearms Offense

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging a Milford man with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. According to court documents, 21-year-old Jayceir Fullman, on February 9th 2026, entered the apartment of an acquaintance without permission and took a Glock handgun. Fullman is prohibited under federal law from possessing firearms. Fullman…

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UPDATE: National Weather Service Confirms Tornado in Talbot County; Peliminary Reports of Damage Assessed

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes touched down near Trappe in Talbot County during Tuesday evening’s storms. An EF-1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 90 to 100 mph caused damage along Backtown Road, where a metal industrial building lost part of its roof, roof trusses were damaged, trees were damaged and…

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Delaware State Trooper Indicted Following Allegations of Inappropriate Conduct

A suspended Delaware State Police trooper has been indicted on allegations of inappropriate sexual contact involving a 21-year-old woman experiencing a mental health crisis. Trooper Thomas Catalfamo was indicted on four counts of Official Misconduct. Authorities say Trooper Catalfamo responded to a distress call in July 2025 and allegedly used his position of authority to…

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