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Senators Coons, Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Support Federal Employees Experiencing Financial Hardship During Shutdown
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Tim Kaine of Virginia have introduced the Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act, legislation that would support federal employees who are experiencing financial hardship during government shutdowns. During past shutdowns, many federal employees turned to their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) retirement accounts to make hardship withdrawals to cover bills. However,…
Read MoreDelmarva, Chesapeake Seek Natural Gas Rate Hikes; PSC to Review Filings
Delmarva Power and Chesapeake Utilities have filed applications with the Delaware Public Service Commission seeking to raise natural gas supply rates beginning November 1st, 2025. Delmarva is requesting a 43% increase in its gas cost rate, which it estimates would raise a typical customer’s monthly bill by about $11.33, or 13%. Chesapeake is seeking a…
Read MoreState Fire Marshal: Apartment Fire in Milford Caused by Unattended Cooking
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that a fire late last night–October 1st–in Milford was accidental. Shortly before midnight, the Carlisle Fire Company of Milford was alerted to an automatic fire alarm at the Reserves at Sawmill on Valley Drive. Deputy State Fire Marshals responded to the scene to conduct an investigation into…
Read MoreRehoboth Avenue Bridge Painting Project to Get Underway This Month
DelDOT will begin work on the Rehoboth Avenue (SR 1A) Bridge over the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal on Friday, October 17th as part of a statewide bridge painting program. Lane shifts and lane closures on Rehoboth Avenue are permitted to occur while work takes place Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until early 026 (weather…
Read MoreDelaware AG Joins FTC and Coalition of 19 States in Stopping Deceptive Fundraising Scheme
The Delaware Department of Justice has joined the Federal Trade Commission and 19 other states in shutting down a deceptive fundraising scheme run by Kars-R-Us.com and its operators. Although the group raised more than $45 million claiming to fund breast cancer screenings, less than 1% actually went to that cause. Under a proposed settlement, Kars…
Read MoreUPDATE: President of Delaware Animal Rescue Charged with Animal Cruelty; BVSPCA Asks Community to Support Large the Intake of Animals
The Brandywine Valley SPCA has taken in nearly 100 of the rescued animals from a Delaware home, in which the  founder and president of Pets and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Inc.– 39-year-old Mark Ptomey– was charged with animal cruelty. Most of the dogs and a lot of the cats were sent to the Georgetown facility as Senior Director…
Read MoreAAA: Vehicle-Deer Collisions Peak in Fall, Average Claim Tops $5,600
AAA is warning drivers to be extra cautious this fall as deer activity spikes during mating season, raising the risk of crashes that can be dangerous and costly. Nationwide, about 2.1 million deer-related crashes occur annually, causing $10 billion in losses, 59,000 injuries, and 440 deaths. From 2014–2023, more than 1,900 people were killed in…
Read MoreDover Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Dover Teen
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 17-year-old Hilton Clements of Dover. Clements was last seen on North Kirkwood Street on Friday, September 26th. At the time, he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for his safety.…
Read MoreOcean City to Enforce Special Event Zone for Endless Summer Cruisin’
Speed limits will be reduced, and fines for violations will be increased during the upcoming Endless Summer Cruisin’ event from October 9th to the 12th. Ocean City, Maryland will be designated a Special Event Zone. Similar to a construction zone, offenders may face higher fines or even arrest, depending on the severity of the offense.…
Read MoreQueen Anne’s County Resident Arrested as Fugitive from Justice
Queen Anne’s County sheriff’s deputies have arrested a 59-year-old Stevensville, Maryland man on a full extradition warrant from Fulton County, Kentucky. Robert Wolfe faces three counts of Sexual Abuse 1st Degree, Victim Under 12. He was taken into custody at his home on Love Point Road and charged as a Fugitive from Justice, pending extradition…
Read MoreDelaware Department of Labor Modernization to Bring Quicker, Easier Access to Benefits
Delawareans are set to benefit from a major upgrade at the Department of Labor through its new Modernization 2.0 strategy. The initiative aims to make it faster and easier for people to get the support they need by clearing a backlog of more than 6,500 unemployment insurance claims, speeding up response times for new claims,…
Read MoreU.S., State Officials Address Federal Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown has officially begun. U.S. Senator Chris Coons spoke on the Senate floor after Democrats and Republicans failed to come to an agreement on government funding bills. Senator Coons focused his remarks on government funding and rising health care costs. The shutdown took effect at midnight (on October 1st). Maryland Governor…
Read MoreJosh Hastings Files for MD State Delegate to Represent District 38B (Wicomico County)
Josh Hastings has filed for Maryland State Delegate to District 38-B – which represents Delmar, Salisbury and Fruitland. Hastings, a life-long resident of Wicomico County, is a 2-term Wicomico County Council member – and supports stronger schools, better job opportunities and a healthy, prosperous Eastern Shore. Hastings prides himself as a common-sense, independent-minded, leader who…
Read MoreFees Increase at the Delaware DMV Beginning Wednesday
A reminder that beginning Wednesday some fees for services and transactions at the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles will increase. These increases come as a result of the passage of House Bill 164 in an effort to boost Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) revenue. The TTF pays for the DelDOT operations, road construction and maintenance. Also…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State University Evacuated after Bomb Threat Received Tuesday Morning; Similar Threats Received at other Institutions Regionally & Nationally
UPDATED – 5pm – “Delaware State University police, in coordination with local, state and federal authorities, have cleared campus buildings following a bomb threat that was received just before 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. DSU Campus will reopen as scheduled on Wednesday.” =============================================================== UPDATED – 4pm – DSU was not alone in receiving threats on Tuesday. The…
Read MoreUPDATED: Salisbury Man Sentenced to 95 Years for Attempted Murder
UPDATED – 09/30/25 –Â A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 95 years in prison for attempted 1st degree murder and witness intimidation. Circuit Court for Wicomico County Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 37 year old Tre Wallace of Salisbury to life with all but 95 years suspended. When released, Wallace will be place on five…
Read MoreUPDATED: 2 Dover Men Convicted in April 2024 Shooting at DSU
UPDATED – 09/30/25 – Two Dover men have pleaded guilty in the shooting death of Camay DeSilva at Delaware State University in April of 2024. Officials in the Delaware Attorney General’s office say on Monday, September 22, 19 year old Damien Hinson pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder, weapons offenses and 1st degree conspiracy. He…
Read MoreRidgely Man Arrested for 2nd Degree Murder
Emergency personnel were called to a home on Maple Avenue in Ridgely Monday morning for a 65 year old man in cardiac arrest. When Caroline County Sheriff’s office and Ridgely Fire and EMS personnel arrived the victim was deceased and showed injuries consistent with an assault. Investigation showed that a physical altercation occurred between the…
Read MoreUS Coast Guard Taking Public Comment from Mariners on Future Replacement of Chesapeake Bay Bridge Spans
The US Coast Guard has received a preliminary public notice from the Maryland Transportation Authority with plans regarding the future replacement of the two current spans of the Chesapeake Bay bridges. The Coast Guard is currently accepting public comments through October 14, 2025. They request mariners provide navigational information, such as the sizes and types…
Read More1 Dead and 1 Injured in Sunday Morning Crash on Route 13 Business in Salisbury
A fiery crash early Sunday morning on Route 13 Business in Salisbury left one man dead and another injured. Salisbury Police say that Salisbury firefighters were on the scene just after 4am when police arrived at the scene and put out the fire in the four-door Nissan Sentra, which had collided with the side barrier…
Read MoreDSP Arrest 2 in Dover after Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle
Two men have been arrested and one remains on the loose after a pursuit of a stolen vehicle by Delaware State Police Friday night. A trooper on patrol in Dover around 10pm spotted a stolen silver Outlander traveling at a high rate of speed on South Dupont Highway, make a U-Turn and had speed northbound.…
Read MoreGordons Pond Trail to Close Wednesday for Maintenance
At Cape Henlopen State Park – the Gordons Pond trail will be closed for routine maintenance on Wednesday, October 1st. During the closure, the trail will be completely impassable. Officials ask that you please follow any and all posted signage regarding this closure and that the trail will reopen in the evening.
Read MoreDelaware Coastal Cleanup Removes Over 5100 Pounds of Trash from Shorelines & Waterways
The 38th Annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup was Saturday, September 13th at 45 sites along the Delaware shorelines, wetlands and waterways. Over 950 volunteers took part and collected over 5100 pounds of trash – with cigarette butts, food wrappers and bottle caps at the top of the list. Volunteers also found larger items – including a…
Read MoreTepache Farms Subdivision near Milton Before Sussex P&Z Wednesday
The Sussex County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed subdivision off Burton Road west of Milton on Wednesday afternoon. This is not the first time that Tepache Farms (2024-03 Tepache Farms) has been before the Commission. The Commission unanimously denied a cluster subdivision proposal in 2019 (2018-32 Tepache Farms-Pheat Farms, LLC)…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Closure – October 2 & 3
The Woodland Ferry will be shut down on October 2nd and 3rd for underwater inspection. DelDOT officials say this inspection is of the ferry hull and ferry slips. This closure is weather permitting.
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