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TRAFFIC ALERT: Georgetown/Sussex County – Closure of Park Ave at the RR Crossing between Georgetown-Lewes Hwy/Route 9 & Springfield Rd
The Delaware Department of Transportation announces that Delmarva Central Railroad will be resurfacing and performing general maintenance of their crossing on Park Avenue in Georgetown beginning at 7am on Friday, October 23. The work will require the full closure of Park Avenue. Message signs will be posted in advance, advising motorists of the closure. The…
Read MoreRoute 13 Closure Planned Thursday Night to Friday Morning over Wicomico River in Salisbury
Route 13 Business/ South Salisbury Boulevard will be closed overnight on Thursday as part of the bridge replacement project over the Wicomico River. The closure will begin at 7pm Thursday with the roadway reopening no later than 6am Friday – weather permitting. This closure will occur between East Carroll Street and East Main Street. Plan…
Read MoreSmall Business Joint Inspection Pilot Launched by Governor Meyer
A joint inspection pilot has been launched by Governor Matt Meyer to help small businesses open their doors faster. This is part of Executive Order 21, which was signed in early May. The Small Business Joint Inspection Pilot is a single, coordinated pathway for new businesses to complete the applications and pre-opening inspections required to…
Read MoreMaryland Striped Bass Reproduction Index Higher for 2026 but Below Average For Eighth Straight Year
For the 8th straight year the juvenile striped bass survey shows low spawning success – but at 5.5 was the highest index recorded since 2018. The survey tracks the reproductive success of Maryland’s state fish in the Chesapeake Bay. Biologists sample 22 sites in four major striped bass spawning areas are sampled three times each…
Read MoreConsumer Complaints to DOJ about Manufactured Home Community Rent Increases
The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Unit has seen multiple consumer complaints from residents regarding recent rental increases in manufactured housing communities. In a letter to manufactured housing community landlords the DOJ reminded them that Delaware Law provides several approved methods for determining lot rent increases in these communities. Absent certain prohibitions, community owners may base…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware Enforcement Agents to Honor Maryland Emergency Diesel Fuel Relief to Agricultural & Forestry Industries
UPDATED – 10/19/26 – Delaware enforcement agents will honor Maryland’s temporary waiver allowing qualifying agricultural and forestry haulers to use dyed diesel fuel without fuel inspection penalties or associated fees as agricultural and forestry vehicles may travel between Maryland and Delaware. This is in response to the current global diesel fuel supply emergency. DelDOT Secretary Shante…
Read MoreMDOT: Somerset County Resurfacing Project on Mt. Vernon Road/MD 362 Beginning this Week
Drivers on Mount Vernon Road/MD 362 in Somerset County should expect single-lane closures Mondays through Saturdays into late December as MDOT begins a resurfacing project this week near Princess Anne. This work will be done from 7am to 5pm between Crisfield Lane and Fitzbound Road. MDOT officials advise drivers to plan extra travel time during…
Read MoreBethany Beach Officials Monitoring Possible Storm Impacts
As another storm approaches Delmarva, Bethany Beach officials are warning residents and visitors that due to current dune conditions, the town’s shoreline remains vulnerable to high tides and wave action. And much of the town is still susceptible to coastal flooding. Prepare ahead as flooding could make some roads impassible and some areas inaccessible for…
Read MoreDelaware News Changes a bit this Week with House Bill 59
Expect some changes in your news coming out of Delaware starting next week. During the last session of the General Assembly, House Bill 59 was passed – it relates to the release and publication of the name and picture of individuals charged with crimes or delinquency. That legislation goes into effect this coming week. Delaware…
Read MoreLaurel Police End Two-Month Drug Investigation with Seizure and Arrest
A two-month investigation by the Laurel Police Street Crimes Unit has ended with an arrest and seizure of a large amount of drugs. With the assistance of the DSP SORT Team, Laurel Police executed a search warrant at the Little Creek Apartments where they seized the following: 41.61 grams of heroin packaged in 1,387 individual…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired Wednesday Night at a Home & Vehicle in Lincoln
A shooting in the Lincoln area Wednesday night is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police were called to Cedar Drive just before 11pm for a report of shots fired. Police learned that two unknown suspects fired multiple shots that struck an occupied home and an unoccupied vehicle. There were no injuries. The investigation continues…
Read MoreUnemployment Lower in September Throughout Delaware
Unemployment statewide has fallen from August to September in Delaware. The statewide unemployment rate fell from 4.7% in August to 4.6% in September. In Sussex County the rate decreased from 4.5% to 4.2% over the same period. The nationwide unemployment rate increased from 4.1 to 4.2% in September. The largest over-the-year job increases were in…
Read MoreNY Woman Charged with Identity Theft & Forgery in Ocean View
A Bronx, New York woman has been charged with multiple felony and other offenses after an investigation into a fraudulent bank withdrawal. Ocean View Police were called to Taylor Bank on May 26th for a report of theft and fraud after an unidentified woman withdrew fund from a customer’s account using what was later determined…
Read MoreDELAYS & CLOSINGS – October 17
CLOSINGS/DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS – Saturday, October 17 last updated 10/16 4:15pm Oktoberfest – Bethany Beach – canceled Discover Kimmey Town – Georgetown – canceled
Read MoreUPDATED: Milford Police Identify Victim in Fatal Crash
UPDATED – 10/16/26 – Milford Police Department have identified 78 year-old Thomas W. Spahr of Milford, as the sole occupant/operator who died in a fatal single vehicle crash on October 13, 2026 on South DuPont Boulevard. =========================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 10/15/26 – Milford police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning, October 13th, on…
Read MoreTennessee Man Wanted on 5-year old Maryland Arson Warrant Arrested after Boat Washes Ashore at Cape Henlopen
A Tennessee man wanted by Maryland State Fire Marshal officials after a 2021 dumpster fire in Wicomico County – has been extradited to Maryland. Salisbury firefighters were called for a dumpster fire at a business on Beaver Run Drive on May 5th of 2021. The fire was found to be intentionally set – and caused…
Read MoreEaston Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Easton Police were called for pedestrian accident on Route 50 at Dover Road just before 3 on Thursday afternoon. Police found an African-American male on the ground in the eastbound left turn lane. A preliminary investigation by Easton Police and the Maryland State Police CRASH Team revealed that the man was walking between vehicles and…
Read MoreFTC Sends Over $9.8-million to Consumers Harmed by Scammers that Used Walmart’s Wire Transfer Services
Consumers who were harmed by Walmart’s alleged failure to stop scammers from taking over $9.8-million from those using the company’s wire transfer services will receive payments from the Federal Trade Commission. In June of 2025, Walmart settled FTC charges that the company failed to implement effective anti-fraud policies and procedures, did not properly train employees…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting in Magnolia Monday Night
Two 19 year-old males met with unknown suspects Monday night around 9:30 on Juanita Drive in Magnolia to purchase THC vape cartridges. Delaware State Police say that during the exchange the two 19 year-olds were struck by gunfire and taken to an area hospital by private vehicle for non-life threatening injuries. DSP continue to investigate.…
Read MoreOffice of Senator Blunt Rochester Received Suspicious Mail
A letter with a suspicious substance was sent to Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester’s office. Officials say the letter was intercepted by Capitol Police and taken for investigation. Neither the Senator nor her staff are in any immediate danger, as officers implemented safety protocols and took swift action.
Read MoreGas Prices Holding Near Steady as Crude Oil Remains High
Gas prices aren’t budging much as crude oil prices remain high, once again nearing $100 per barrel. AAA reports that the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is down a couple of cents from last week at $4.33. The national average has stayed above $4 per gallon since late July and is currently…
Read MoreDelaware Governor Matt Meyer and First Lady Lauren Meyer Announce Birth of Son
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer and First Lady Dr. Lauren Meyer have announced the birth of their son. The couple said they and the baby are healthy and thanked the medical professionals and caregivers who assisted them. They also expressed gratitude for the support and kindness shown to their family as they begin this new chapter.…
Read MoreMaryland’s Early Muzzleloader Deer Season Opens Oct. 22nd
The first segment of Maryland’s muzzleloader deer season will be open Oct. 22-24 statewide. Hunters in Region B — the state’s central, southern, and eastern regions — can also use muzzleloaders from Oct. 26-31 for antlerless deer only. The early muzzleloader season for sika deer of either sex is open statewide Oct. 22-24, followed by…
Read MoreDRBA Police to Host Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can anonymously surrender unused, expired or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications for safe disposal. Collection sites will be available at the Wilmington Airport Terminal Building in New…
Read MoreAAA Reminds Drivers to Move Over for Roadside Safety
AAA and other traffic safety partners are recognizing National Move Over Day on Saturday, October 17th, urging drivers to slow down or move over for roadside workers and stopped vehicles. From 2019 through 2023, more than 2,100 people nationwide were struck and killed while working or stranded along roadways. Delaware expanded its Move Over Law…
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