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Maryland Folk Festival is this Weekend; Expect Road Closures
The Maryland Folk Festival is this weekend in Salisbury â with music, dancing, food and culture September 19th through 21st. The three-day outdoor festival is free and you’ll find 250 of the nation’s finest traditional musicians, dancers and craftspeople taking over multiple stages in Downtown Salisbury. This year, festival-goers can enjoy their favorite local bars…
Read MoreDover Man Charged in Burglary at Auto Dealer
A Dover man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at Auto For You early in the morning on Wednesday, September 10. Police learned that between 1 and 1:30am a suspect broke a window and stole the keys to two vehicles â and drove off in a 2013 black BMW. Police located the BMW…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Burglary at Walgreens
Dover Police are investigating a burglary that occurred early Saturday morning, September 13, at the Walgreens on Forrest Avenue in Dover. Police were called just after 3am for a burglary at the business and found someone used a brick to shatter the front door glass â then removed cigarettes and left the store. Police currently…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Armed Robbery at Shawnee Country Store in Milford
An investigation is underway by Delaware State Police into a robbery Sunday afternoon at the Shawnee Country Store in Milford. Police were called to the business around 1:30pm and learned that 2 employees and a customer were inside when the suspect jumped over the counter, showed a knife and demanded an employee to open the…
Read MorePortion of Pettyjohn Road, Georgetown – Closed for Construction till Friday
Details: Pettyjohn Rd from Gravel Hill Rd to Prettyman Rd is closed for construction until 9/19/2025 County: Sussex County, Georgetown area Effect: MOTORISTS TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND ON PETTYJOHN RD, WILL TURN RIGHT ONTO PRETTYMAN RD, TURN LEFT ONTO GRAVEL HILL RD, RETURNING TO PETTYJOHN RD. MOTORISTS TRAVELING NORTH BOUND ON GRAVEL HILL RD. WILL CONTINUE…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Millsboro
UPDATED – 09/15/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 52-year-old Brian Irons, of York, Pennsylvania, as the man who died in the fatal motorcycle crash on Saturday evening in Millsboro. ============================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 09/14/25 – A Pennsylvania man is dead after a crash on Route 113 in Millsboro on Saturday evening. Delaware State Police…
Read MoreUPDATED: State Police Investigating Fatal E-Bike Crash in Dover
UPDATED – 09/14/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 14-year-old Reis Yoc-Santos, of Dover as the teenager who died in the fatal crash involving a school bus and an electric bicycle that occurred Friday afternoon in Dover. ============================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 09/13/25 – A Dover boy is dead after the e-bike he was traveling on…
Read MoreHartly Woman Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses after Traffic Stop in Felton
A traffic stop in the area of Ludlow Lane by Felton Police led to the arrest of a Hartly woman on drug and weapons offenses. Police say a DSP K-9 gave a positive alert to drugs in the vehicle and a search turned up over 13 grams of suspected crystal meth and drug paraphernalia. Police…
Read MoreMDOT Paving Work Begins on Salisbury Bypass Monday
Resurfacing work will begin on southbound Route 13 â the Salisbury Bypass â in Wicomico County on Monday. Crews will work from 7am to 4pm between Route 12 to just north of Stockyard Road. Drivers should expect single-lane closures and flagging operations. Contractor Allan Myers of Fallston, MD will use arrow boards, cones, and flaggers…
Read MoreUPDATED: Trump Administration Files Friday to Vacate Approvals for US Wind Project Off Coast of Ocean City
UPDATED – 09/13/25 – Maryland First District Congressman Andy Harris applauds the Trump Administration for formal filing on Friday to vacate the Biden Administration’s approval of the US Wind Offshore project off the coast of Ocean City. Harris says the filing in the US District Court for the District of Maryland marks a major development…
Read MoreUPDATED: Woman Missing from Fenwick Island FOUND!
UPDATED – Fenwick Island officials say Kay Klein has been found. A huge thank you to the entire community for their work in helping to find Ms. Klein with a extra measure to the BBVFD and their volunteers, Dewey Beach, South Bethany, Bethany, Ocean City, Coast Guard, K-9 handlers, residents and the private drone operator…
Read MoreUPDATED: FOP Lodge 22 & City of Lewes Agree to Withdraw Union’s Formal Grievance
UPDATED – 09/12/25 – The City of Lewes and FOP Lodge 22 have agreed to withdraw formal grievance filed by the Union in early August. In a spirit of collaboration the Lewes Police Department, Mayor and Council have agreed to rescind three recent police officer appointments. The City Manager and Police Chief â in consultation…
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested after Gas Station Burglary
Milford Police have arrested a Milford man after a burglary at the Shell Gas Station on South DuPont Boulevard. Police learned that on Friday, September 5th around 2:55am a suspect threw a rock through the glass door â then stole a large quantity of cigarettes and pre-roll products from the store. The investigation led police…
Read MoreDE DOJ Employee Arrested for DUI
An employee in the AG’s office was arrested Tuesday, September 9th for driving under the influence. Delaware State Police were called to St Georges Tech around 3pm for a crash in the school parking lot. The School Resource Officer was notified that a Tesla was traveling erratically in the wrong direction through the parking lot…
Read MoreConstruction on Thompson Island Living Shoreline Project Underway
DNREC and the Center for Inland Bays have begun construction on the Thompson Island Living Shoreline Project. This project includes about 400 wave attenuation devices designed to protect the island’s shoreline and enhance the surrounding aquatic environment. These will be placed from a barge and anchored in the shallow waters just offshore in an effort…
Read MoreDover Woman Sentenced to Prison in Hartly Child Abuse Case
A Dover woman has been sentenced in a Hartly child abuse case. On September 10th, 26-year-old Kayla Manuszak received a 32-year prison term, suspended after four years, followed by probation, after pleading guilty to four counts of Child Abuse Third Degree. The case stemmed from a 2024 investigation at Hartly Early Learning Academy, where video…
Read MoreDelaware Republicans to Host Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk
A Candlelight and Prayer Vigil will be held in honor of Charlie Kirk will be held this Sunday, September 14th at 5:30 p.m. at The Circle in Georgetown. The event is open to the public. All who wish to pay tribute are encouraged to attend.
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Seaford Man for DUI and Felony Gun Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested a 38-year-old Seaford man for felony gun offenses and DUI after a traffic stop in the area of South Old State Road and New Hope Road. Police say he was driving with a suspended registration and license. Police initiated the traffic stop at about 10:30 p.m. on September 9th. Troopers…
Read MoreDelaware Tourism Office Accepting TEAMS Program Applications to Fund Sporting Events
The Delaware Tourism Office has opened applications for the second round of its Tournaments, Events, and Athletic Meets Sponsorship (TEAMS) Program. The initiative supports new and existing sporting events at all levels to boost tourism, drive economic impact, and attract regional and national attention to Delaware. In its first year, TEAMS awarded $500,000 to 24…
Read MoreDorchester County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Whereabouts of Wanted Sex Offender
The Dorchester County Sheriffâs Office, Sex Offender Registration Unit, is currently looking for State of Maryland Sex Offender, David Lamont Jones. Jones is a Tier III Sex Offender and is currently wanted on an active Dorchester County District Court Warrant for failing to register as a Sex Offender as required by law. Anyone with information…
Read MoreSeaford Man Arrested for Terroristic Threatening
Felton Police have arrested a 31-year-old Seaford man on a charge of terroristic threatening following a September 8th incident on East Main Street. Robert F Harding 5th turned himself in on September 10th. He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on his own recognizance pending a future court date. A…
Read MoreDover Teen Arrested for Daytime Shots Fired Incident
Dover Police have arrested a 15-year-old from Dover following an incident in which shots were fired at a home yesterday morning. The investigation began at 10:10 a.m., when Dover Police responded to Trafalgar Drive. Multiple Officers responded and located the home that was shot on Trafalgar Drive, which they say was occupied at the time…
Read MoreSalisbury Prepares to Welcome Thousands of Cyclists for the 2025 Seagull Century
The City of Salisbury is preparing to welcome thousands of cyclists for the 2025 Seagull Century, which is a nationally acclaimed cycling event produced by Salisbury University, bringing thousands of riders from across the country to the Eastern Shore on Saturday, September 27th. Organized by Salisbury University, the ride has become a hallmark fall tradition,…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Announces Standing Order From DPH To Ensure Continued Access To COVID-19 Vaccines
 Governor Matt Meyer and the Delaware Division of Public Health have issued a standing order on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and are calling on the Board of Pharmacy to convene an emergency meeting to protect vaccine access. The standing order refers to recommendations from other relevant professional organizations to determine eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine.…
Read MoreLt. Governor Miller Cuts Ribbon On New Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack And Forensic Sciences Division-Berlin
Marylandâs new 30,000-square-foot State Police Barrack âVâ and Forensic Sciences DivisionâBerlin is now open in Worcester County. According to the Maryland State Police, the facility, visible from U.S. Route 50, incorporates best practices in public safety design, addresses deficiencies of the former barrack and crime laboratory, and includes a 4,940-square-foot garage. The building will house…
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