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Dover Police Department Names Corporal Seibert and Officer Smith 2025 Employees of the Year
The Dover Police Department has announced that Corporal Heather Seibert has been named 2025 Officer of the Year, becoming the first female officer in the department’s 101-year history to receive the honor. In addition, Animal Control Officer Caitlyn Smith has been named 2025 Civilian of the Year, marking the first time in department history that…
Read MorePittsville Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse of Minor
Following a two-day trial, a 51-year-old Pittsville, Maryland man was convicted of four counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor and one count of Assault in the Second Degree. Sentencing was deferred pending receipt of a mandatory pre-sentence investigation and mental health assessment. Oliver Kennedy will remain in custody pending sentencing where he faces a…
Read MoreGrey Seal Pup Rescued in Kent County
A young grey seal is recovering after a late-night rescue along the St. Jones River near Dover. The call came in Monday, April 27th, after a local fisherman spotted the seal at the end of a narrow public dock while collecting minnows. A team from Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation (MERR), along with local and…
Read MoreDelaware’s Annual Open Burn Ban Effective May 1st
Delaware’s annual open burning ban takes effect Friday, May 1st and continues through Sept. 30th to help protect air quality during ozone season, according to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). During the statewide ban, most outdoor burning is not allowed. Cooking fires, recreational campfires and ceremonial bonfires are still permitted…
Read MoreThe Georgetown Chamber of Commerce to Host a Town Council Candidate Forum
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce will host a Town Council Candidate Forum on Monday, May 4th, from 6–8 p.m. at Georgetown Town Hall. The event will feature candidates for mayor and town council, offering residents and business owners a chance to hear directly about key issues such as public safety, economic growth, downtown revitalization, and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Defers on Two Conditional Use Applications for Lack of P&Z Recommendation
UPDATED – 04/28/26 – The Sussex County Council had a short agenda and didn’t start the meeting until 1pm. County Administrator Todd Lawson reminded Council that the meeting on May 5th is the annual budget workshop for the FY 2027 budget at 9am at the Sussex Public Safety Complex. The next regular meeting will be…
Read MoreMSP Called for Pickup Parked on Highway in Worcester County – Seize Weapons and Suspected Drugs
Concerned motorists on Route 113 contacted Maryland State Police in Berlin about a pickup parked on the shoulder of the road. While troopers spoke with the driver, they observed unusual behavior and during an investigation found 4 handguns and suspected heroin and cocaine in his possession. The driver was arrested and the suspected drugs and…
Read MoreMaryland Highway Worker Killed On the Job near Princess Anne
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash on Route 13 in Princess Anne just after noon Tuesday. Police say a highway worker identified as 70 year old Dipakkumar Patel of Delmar, MD was sitting inside a stationary marked Maryland Department of Transportation vehicle at a highway maintenance project at King Miller Road when the…
Read MoreNew Contractor Sought for Phase 2 of Key Bridge Rebuild
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has announced that Kiewit Infrastructure will NOT be retained for Phase 2 of the Key Bridge rebuild. Governor Moore has said from the start that the bridge must be built as safely, quickly and as cost efficiently as possible. However officials say that Kiewit’s proposal for Phase 2 construction is…
Read MoreSussex County’s Mike Miller Announces Run for State Treasurer
Mike Miller of Lewes has announced that he will seek the Democratic nomination for State Treasurer. Miller has over 30 years of hands-on experience in finance and small business and is the owner and operator of Miller’s Lawn Services and Taxman Accounting Services for over 32 years. Miller is a two-time Democratic nominee for the…
Read MoreInvestigation by State Auditor Substantiates Allegations of Financial Mismanagement and Abuse of State Resources by Former Marydel VFC President and Treasurer
An investigation into allegations of financial misconduct by the former president and treasurer of the Marydel Volunteer Fire Company (MDVFC) by the State Auditor of Accounts (AOA) has fully or partially substantiated four allegations out of 10. Recommendations to the Marydel VFC, State Fire Prevention Commission and Controller General have been made to help prevent…
Read MoreIndian River Board of Education Approves Changes in School Calendar – June 5 – Last Day of School for K-11
The Indian River Board of Education has approved a series of changes to the school calendar. At it’s regular meeting on Monday the Board approved Friday, June 5th as the last day of school for students in grades K through 11. Final exams for Indian River and Sussex Central High Schools will be on June…
Read MoreAG Jennings, Coalition Keep Machine Gun Devices Out of Delaware
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of attorneys general have formalized an agreement to prevent the Trump Administration from distributing thousands of machine gun conversion devices into Delaware and other 16 other states. Forced Reset Triggers (FRTs) dramatically increase firearms rate of fire and allow even novice shooters to attain the firepower of a…
Read More3 Arrested in Talbot County Sheriff’s Office Operation Targeting Child Predators
Three people have been arrested in an undercover operation in Talbot County that targeted child predators. This operation, led by the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office began the week of April 12 and targeted predators who were sexually exploiting children online. Each of the three arrested engaged in harmful communications with undercover officers who believed they…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Dover Man for 6th DUI Offense & Felony Weapons Charges
Delaware State Police conducted a traffic top on a Dodge Dakota in Leipsic Sunday afternoon after learning the license plate was assigned to a different vehicle. After contacting the driver, 55 year old Francis Robinson of Dover, the trooper observed signs of impairment and saw open beer cans inside the vehicle. Robinson refused standardized field…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Early Sunday Morning Fatal Crash on Wil King Road in Lewes
UPDATED – 04/27/27 – Delaware State Police have identified 26 year old Anthony Hunt of Lewes as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash west of Lewes early Sunday morning. =================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 04/26/26 – A single vehicle crash Sunday morning just after midnight left a Lewes man dead. Delaware State Police…
Read MoreHonorable Timothy Fox Named New Magistrate in Chancery
The Honorable Timothy Fox, Jr. has joined the Court of Chancery as Magistrate in Chancery. Magistrate Fox’s chambers will be located in Wilmington, but will handle matters throughout the State of Delaware. He replaces Senior Magistrate Selena Molina who retired from the bench earlier this year. Before joining the bench, Magistrate Fox served for 12…
Read MoreDelaware Department of Ag Issues Request for Proposals for 2026 Specialty Crop Grant Program
The Delaware Department of Agriculture has issued a request for proposals for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. About $402,000 has been allotted through the federal Farm Bill to fund through a competitive grant process innovative projects supporting specialty crops and creating new and better markets for the Delaware specialty crop industry. Applications will…
Read MoreChoptank Electric Cost Increase Effective Beginning in May
Choptank Electric is facing rising costs for electricity and beginning in May, most members will see an increase in their monthly bills of approximately $5.45. This is a direct pass-through cost from their not-for-profit wholesale power provider, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC), where Choptank purchases the electricity that is distributed to you. Choptank’s internal costs,…
Read MoreDelaware Judiciary Issues Warnings About Text/Phone Scams
Another scam has been popping up – a “final notice” court warning that has been arriving by text message to cell phones throughout the weekend. The message prompts you to download it and includes a QR code. DO NOT download the message or click on the QR code. These messages are bogus and have also…
Read MoreDNREC & DPH Call for Heightened Tick Awareness in Delaware
As the warmer weather arrives, we’re spending more time outdoors. DNREC and the Delaware Division of Public Health remind you to take simple steps to avoid tick bites and reduce the risk of tick-borne illnesses like Lyme Disease. Ticks are active in Delaware year-round, not just in warmer months, and can be found in wooded,…
Read MoreSpecial Event Zone In Effect Tuesday Through Sunday for Cruisin’ Ocean City
With Cruisin’ Ocean City rolling into town at the end of this week, The Town of Ocean City will implement the Special Event Zone – beginning Tuesday – through Sunday, May 3rd. The entire city is part of the designated zone – which includes reduced speed limits and increased fines for violations. The City will…
Read MoreDE State Representative Debra Heffernan Announces Retirement
State Representative Debra Heffernan announced Thursday that she will retire from the House of Representatives at the end of her term this fall. Heffernan has served District 6 since 2010 – and before that spent 5 years on the Brandywine School Board. Heffernan has served as the Kids Caucus chair for 14 years and has…
Read MoreVIDEO: DSP Name 2025 Trooper of the Year & Professional Staff of the Year
Last week Delaware State Police honored their 2025 Trooper of the Year and Professional Staff of the Year recipients. The 2025 Trooper of the Year comes from Troop 5 in Bridgeville – Cpl Robert Prettyman – who was chosen from twelve nominees for his outstanding character and integrity and whose actions or performance significantly exceeded…
Read MoreUPDATED: Ward 2 Voters in Milford Choose Marianina Pletcher for City Council
UPDATED – 04/25/26 – Voters in Milford’s Second Ward have chosen Marianina Pletcher as their representative on the City Council. Pletcher won 72 votes. Kimberly Wills garnered 31 votes and Desiray Anderson won 19 votes. Pletcher will be sworn in during the Council’s organizational meeting on Monday, May 4th at 6pm. Several candidates ran unopposed –…
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