NEWS (DO NOT CHECK)
UPDATED: Memorials for Patrolman Chad Spicer & Chief Harvey Gregg Return to The Circle in Georgetown
The memorial for fallen Georgetown Patrolman Chad Spicer is being replaced on The Circle. The crated memorial was lowered to The Circle by a crane earlier this morning. The memorial was heavily damaged when it was struck by a car in November of 2023. An estimated $95,000 in damage was done when a vehicle went…
Read MoreVIDEO: Del-Jersey-Land Reef Expanded with Sinking of Calcasieu Pass
DNREC has expanded the Delaware artificial reef system with the sinking of the Calcasieu Pass – an offshore oilfield supply vessel turned menhaden processing ship. The vessel has become part of Reef Site 13 – the Del-Jersey-Land Reef. The 180 feet long vessel will provide valuable habitat for aquatic life as well as angling and…
Read MoreGeorgetown PD Warn of Email Scam
Georgetown officials have received reports from current or previous applicants who have been contacted by email by someone fraudulently claiming to be Brian Olszak – or someone else representing the Town, the Planning Commission or Community Development Department. This person is requesting payment for the receipt or review of development applications or other Town services.…
Read MoreSussex County Navy Week – October 19-25
Mark your calendar! The US Navy is coming to Sussex County for the first time for Sussex County Navy Week – October 19th through 25th. Sailors will engage with communities in Delaware through a series of performances, STEM educational activities, community events and service projects to showcase the modern fleet and mission-ready sailors. This will…
Read MoreDeadline for Candidates to File in Dewey Beach Municipal Election is Thursday
Voters in Dewey Beach have a municipal election on Saturday, September 19th. There are two seats up for election on the town commission – the seats currently held by Bill Stevens and Gary Persinger. Candidate have until 5pm on Thursday, August 20th to file for those seats. Thursday is also the deadline to register to…
Read MoreInvestigation into Attempted Thefts & Trespassing in Milton Area Leads to Arrest
Milton Police have made an arrest in a series of attempted thefts and trespassing incidents in the Milton area – a detailed statement will be released soon. Police remind residents to be proactive in safeguarding their vehicles and homes to prevent similar incidents. Remember to lock your doors, don’t leave valuables in view in your…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested After DSP Recover $50,000 in Stolen Merchandise
A Dover man has been arrested after a multi-month investigation into the theft and storage of about $50,000 of merchandise stolen from multiple retail stores in the Dover area. Delaware State Police received a tip that 67 year old Michah Cuffee of Dover was recruiting individuals struggling with drug addiction to steal merchandise from stores…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying Monday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, August 17, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford. Near Felton, Harrington, Greenwood, and Bridgeville. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 101,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Indian River School District to Hold Open Houses in September
Indian River School District will host a series of open houses in September to give students and parents a chance to meet teachers and staff, view class lists and tour school buildings. The school year begins on Tuesday, September 8 for grades K, 6 and 9 and the Howard T. Ennis School – except the…
Read MoreDE Insurance Department Details Review of Brighthouse Acquisition
The Delaware Department of Insurance is reviewing an application from Aquarian Capital LLC and its affiliates to acquire control of Brighthouse Life Insurance Company through what is commonly referred to in the regulatory community as a “Form A application.” The proposed acquisition has generated significant national and international interest, as well as questions about the…
Read MoreAG Jennings Secures Court Victory Protecting Gender-Affirming Care Under the Affordable Care Act
The US District Court for the District of Massachusetts has struck down a key provision of a Trump Administration final rule that would have excluded coverage of certain types of gender-affirming care as essential health benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings was part of a coalition of attorneys general who…
Read MoreDNREC Implements New Emergency Regulations for Deer Hunting Season after CWD Found
Emergency regulations have been adopted by DNREC ahead of the start of deer hunting season. These regulations are to try to limit the spread of chronic wasting disease, which was confirmed in Central Sussex County earlier this year. The new emergency regulations are designed to reduce activities that bring deer together, limit the movement of…
Read MoreMilton Town Council Public Hearing Monday on FY 2027 Proposed Budget
Residents in the Town of Milton are invited to join a public hearing regarding the FY 2027 proposed budget. City officials are looking for feedback from the community regarding the proposed spending plan. Comments submitted electronically should be sent by 4pm to krogers@ci.milton.de.us . CLICK HERE FOR THE AGENDA CLICK HERE FOR THE AGENDA PACKET…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Deadly Pedestrian Crash Near Laurel
UPDATED – 08/17/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 41-year old Richard Housel of Laurel, as the man who died in the fatal pedestrian crash Saturday night in Laurel. =============================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 08/16/26 – A Laurel man has died after he was struck by a car on Route 13 in the area of Oasis…
Read More41st District Republican Candidates Forum Monday Night
Three Republican candidates are facing off in a primary election to represent the 41st District – which is the Millsboro area. Monday, August 17th you’ll have a chance to hear from all the candidates in a forum at the Indian River Senior Center on Irons Avenue in Millsboro. You’ll hear from all the candidates –…
Read MoreUPDATED: Measles Cases Increase in Delaware and Maryland
UPDATED – 08/16/26 – Confirmed on Friday, Delaware Public Health officials report the number of measles cases has increased to 22 – all in Kent County. There have been 7 cases in children aged 0 to 9, 2 cases in children aged 10 to 19 and 13 cases in people aged 20 and older. Maryland public…
Read MoreHartly Man Arrested after Shooting Incident
A Hartly man has been arrested after a shooting incident Thursday night – and last month – in Hartly. Police were called to Slaughter Station Road on Thursday around 8:30pm where they learned that an unknown suspect fired shots at an occupied residence – no injuries were reported. While on the scene additional shots were…
Read MoreWicomico County Public Schools – “Bell to Bell, No Cell”
Starting with the first bell on the first day of the 2026-2027 school year, students in Wicomico County Public Schools may not use personal electronic devices during the school day. This new “Bell to Bell, No Cell” rule supports a safe and effective learning environment, and meets the requirements of a new state law that…
Read MoreMaryland Tax Court Strikes Down Illegal Digital Ad Tax
Maryland’s Tax Court has struck down the state’s digital advertising tax ruling it illegal under federal law. The legislation was passed in 2021 after Maryland Democrats overrode a veto from then-Governor Hogan. The digital advertising tax targeted large technology companies with a tax on digital advertising revenue. Senate minority officials say that while the tax…
Read MoreUPDATED: Third Suspect Arrested in Fatal 2024 Christmas Eve Shooting in Dover
UPDATED – 08/14/26 – A 16-year old male has been arrested by Dover Police in connection with the December 24th 2024 shooting that left 14-year old Juwan Walker dead. The shooting occurred on Willis Road – Walker was flown to Nemours Hospital for treatment but died from his injuries three days later. The investigation has continued…
Read MoreSenators Coons & Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Measure to Fortify Electric Grid
Delaware US Senator Chris Coons and South Dakota US Senator Mike Rounds have introduced the Quantum Grid Utility Assurance and Resilient Defense Act of 2026 – or the Quantum-GUARD Act. This measure is to strengthen electric grid resilience by proactively addressing cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computing. While quantum computing has the potential to create…
Read MoreDaughters of the American Revolution Gifts Liberty Tree to Salisbury University
Salisbury University is one of 13 locations that is now home for a direct genetic clone of the original Liberty Tree that stood at the site of St. John’s College in Annapolis for nearly 225 years. The Annapolis Liberty Tree was removed in 1999 after it was irreparably damaged during Hurricane Floyd. The Maryland State…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Closed for Mechanical Repair till End of August
The Woodland Ferry was shut down Thursday night and DelDOT officials now say the ferry is closed until the end of the month for a mechanical repair. Officials expect to resume normal operations by the end of August.
Read MoreDSP Arrest Two Bridgeville Men on Drug and Weapons Offenses
A search warrant was executed at a residence on Mill Park Drive in Bridgeville on Friday, August 7th by members of the Sussex County Special Investigations Unit and Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team. The search warrant followed an investigation of 49 year old William Charleston and 47 year old Jerome Charleston – both…
Read MoreAG Jennings Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a multi-state coalition have won a case challenging HUD’s attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. Jennings says that this is the second victory against the Trump Administration’s attacks on the Continuum of Care (CoC) program. Jennings says that if…
Read More