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DSP Looking for Suspect in Attempted Robbery & Shooting Near Seaford
Delaware State Police need your help to find a man wanted for an attempted robbery and shooting that occurred Friday night in Seaford. Police were called to Tidal Health Nanticoke for a 26 year old man who was being treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Investigation showed the victim was walking on Brickyard Road…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach BOA Approves Variance Request for One Rehoboth Avenue Hotel
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Adjustment has approved a request for a variance for the One Rehoboth Avenue Hotel to permit a 16-foot wide segment of a circulation and turning aisle within the proposed parking garage where a minimum width of 24 feet is required. The plans for the proposed mixed-use hotel – have changed…
Read MoreDNREC to Spray for Mosquitoes Downstate Monday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, August 24, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: Near Laurel and Greenwood. In and near Delmar, Bethel, Seaford, and Bridgeville. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following…
Read MoreCharles Emory Appointed New Director of POST Commission
Charles Emory, Jr. has been appointed as the new director of the Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST), which oversees standards and training for all police officers in Delaware. Emory has nearly 30 years of law enforcement and executive leadership – and joined POST in 2024 as an investigator. Earlier this year he became…
Read MoreCause of Sunday Night Fire in Mardela Springs Under Investigation
Firefighters from Sharptown were called for a garage fire in Mardela Springs just after 11 Sunday night. Crews arriving at Laurel Road residence found fire in the garage area of a single-story rancher-style home. Fire crews from multiple neighboring companies from Wicomico, Dorchester and Sussex County helped to battle the blaze or provide backup. Maryland…
Read MoreUPDATED: National Weather Service Confirms 6 Tornadoes – 3 in Delaware and 1 each in Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey
UPDATED – 08/23/26 – 6:30pm – On Sunday the National Weather Service confirmed a 6th tornado that occurred Thursday evening – in the area of Hazlettville, Delaware. This is the third tornado confirmed in Delaware – all of them in Kent County. The Marydel tornado has been confirmed an EF-1 which covered about 1.3 miles touching…
Read MoreCape Henlopen Senior Center Receives $1-million in Federal Funding for New Center
The Cape Henlopen Senior Center is celebrating its 60th anniversary and this week US Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester announced $1-million in federal funding to construct a new facility on six acres of land on Hebron Road in Rehoboth Beach. The Center has outgrown its current location on Christian Street, which will eventually become the new…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dover Mayor Christiansen Lifts State of Emergency; Update on Tornado Cleanup
UPDATED – 08/21/26 – Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen lifted the state of emergency just after 6am Friday to allow businesses and individuals to resume their normal activities. Please be advised. The City of Dover phone system is still down. Be sure to also follow City of Dover, Delaware – Electric Department, City of Dover, Delaware…
Read MoreDE July Labor Review Shows Decline in Unemployment
Unemployment in Delaware dropped slightly from June to July from 4.9% in June to 4.8% in July – the fourth straight month that the rate declined. However in Sussex County unemployment dropped from 4.7% in June to 4.3% in July even surpassing July of 2025 where the rate was 4.4%. The national unemployment average also…
Read MoreDNREC Announces 2027-28 DE Waterfowl and 2027 Trout Stamp Winners
DNREC has announced the winners of the annual Waterfowl and Trout Stamp art contests. Jonathan Milo of Monroe, Connecticut’s painting of a goldeneye duck will be featured on the 2027-28 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp. Local artist George Bradford of Georgetown was awarded first place and his painting will be featured on the 2027 Delaware Trout Stamp.…
Read MoreNo Election in Dewey Beach in September
There will be no municipal election in Dewey Beach on Saturday, September 19th. Only the two incumbent – Bill Stevens and Gary Persinger – filed for the two open Commissioner seats. They have each been deemed elected for another 2 year term.
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying for Friday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application during the evening hours on Friday, August 21, 2026: Application of Trumpet EC (naled) with an airplane (registration number N5552A) to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In Prime Hook Beach and Broadkill Beach. Near Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray…
Read MoreUPDATE: Delaware DOE: Schools Receiving Targeted Literacy Support Show Some of the State’s Strongest Assessment Gains
The Delaware Department of Education this week released the first phase of its 2026 statewide assessment and accountability results. First State Delaware also responded to the results with insights for educators. The assessment results show modest improvement in grades 3 through 8, with particularly strong gains at schools receiving targeted state literacy support. English language…
Read MoreDelaware Gas Prices Down This Week, While High Crude Oil Prices Push Up National Average
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is up 3 cents from last week at $4.10, which marks the highest it’s ever been on this date, according to AAA. This August is shaping up to be the highest on record. So far, the monthly average is $4.06, currently surpassing 2022 when the monthly…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Executive Order To Cut Licensing Red Tape, Expand Workforce Opportunities
Governor Matt Meyer has signed Executive Order 27 to modernize Delaware’s occupational licensing system and make it easier for qualified professionals to enter the state workforce. The order directs the Department of State to review at least five licensing boards, prioritizing occupations with workforce shortages and those affecting the cost of living, housing and essential…
Read MoreThree Alleged Members of Wilmington-Based Gang Charged with Federal Robbery Offense
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging three Delaware men with Hobbs Act robbery. Nineteen-year-old Jerome Pegram of Newark, 22-year-old Damire Lee of Wilmington and 19-year-old Jeremiah Cunningham of Wilmington are accused of being members of the Wilmington-based 6ixers gang. Prosecutors say the three allegedly robbed a person at a house party in…
Read MoreSeaford Man Sentenced to 45 Years in Federal Prison for Violent Kidnapping and Attempted Hit
26-year-old Seaford man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for kidnapping, carjacking, and cyberstalking an elderly woman, as well as attempting to orchestrate a hit on the victim from jail. U.S. District Judge Richard G. Andrews imposed the sentence. According to court documents, on January 13th, 2023, Ralph Harmon forced the woman into…
Read MoreState of Maryland and Social Finance Announce Maryland Pay It Forward Fund to Strengthen Maryland’s Nursing Workforce
Maryland is facing a significant nursing shortage, with about 7,000 open positions across the state and high turnover expected to make the shortage worse. Financial barriers are also keeping some qualified people from pursuing nursing degrees. Now, Governor Wes Moore and Social Finance are launching a three-million-dollar fund to help address the problem. The Maryland…
Read MoreRaccoon Tests Postitive for Rabies in Wicomico County
A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the area of Steele Drive in Tyaskin, Maryland. The positive test result was confirmed on Wednesday, August 19th. The Wicomico County Health Department is advising all residents to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Rabies is a preventable viral…
Read MoreGeneral Surgery Services Added at Lewes Healthcare Campus
As Sussex County continues to experience significant population growth and increasing demand for specialty medical care, Atracare is adding general surgery services at its Lewes healthcare campus. The services include consultations, outpatient procedures, minimally invasive techniques and robotic-assisted surgery when appropriate. General surgery can be used to diagnose and treat conditions including hernias, gallbladder disease,…
Read MoreDelaware Legislation Aimed at Eliminating Violence and Threats at Polling Places Signed Into Law
Governor Matt Meyer has signed legislation strengthening Delaware’s law against violence, threats and voter intimidation at or near polling places and other locations where ballots are handled. Sponsored by Representative Eric Morrison and Senator Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, House Substitute 1 for House Bill 301 prohibits violence, threats of violence, breaches of the peace, or attempts…
Read MoreSchool Supply Drive Helps Local Students Prepare for New School Year
Local students will have a little extra help getting ready for the new school year, thanks to a successful school supply collection organized by the Sussex County Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network. Members of the association gathered at the SCAOR office Tuesday to officially “Stuff the Bus,” capping off the association’s 2026 school supply…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Sexual Assault at Dover Construction Site
The Delaware State Police are investigating a sexual assault with a weapon that occurred Tuesday morning at a construction site in Dover. According to police, On August 18th at approximately 9:50 a.m., troopers responded to the site on Lacey Lane, in the Nobles Pond community in Dover, where the reported assault happened. When troopers arrived,…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Health Seeks Public Input on Expanding Nutrition Services Through Medicaid
The Maryland Department of Health is seeking public input on a proposal to add food and nutrition services to the state’s Medicaid program beginning in 2028. The proposal could provide eligible Medicaid recipients with chronic conditions services such as medically tailored meals and produce prescriptions through Maryland’s HealthChoice program. The goal is to help people…
Read MoreWorcester County Health Department Announces Funding for Community Tobacco, Cannabis Prevention and Control Projects
The Worcester County Health Department is making funding available for community programs focused on tobacco control, enforcement and preventing cannabis use among young people. The funding comes through the Maryland Department of Health and Cigarette Restitution Funds, and community-based organizations, churches and other interested groups are encouraged to apply. The funding includes up to $10,000…
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