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Delaware Senate Passes Legislation to Enhance Office of New Americans
The Delaware Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill 27, sponsored by Senator Darius Brown, which formalizes and expands the state’s Office of New Americans under the Department of State. The legislation builds on the Meyer administration’s launch of the office in November and is intended to centralize and coordinate services related to immigrant integration, workforce…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Nominates Jon Sheehan for Delaware State Board of Education President
Governor Matt Meyer has nominated Jon Sheehan to serve as the next president of the Delaware State Board of Education. Sheehan is a longtime public servant with experience in education policy at both the state and national levels. According to the Governor’s office, he currently serves as interim executive director of the University of Delaware’s…
Read MoreWarming Stations Opening Due to Extreme Cold and Wind Chills
As Delaware faces another surge of extreme cold and bitter wind chills , the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is opening eight warming stations across the State. The State-operated warming stations are open today, Thursday, Jan. 15th, and will be open again on Friday, Jan 16th, Tuesday, Jan. 20th, and Wednesday, Jan. 21st. Stations…
Read MoreSussex County selected as one of 12 locations NAVCO will visit in 2026 for Navy Week
The U.S. Navy has announced its 2026 Navy Week schedule, and Sussex County, Delaware, will be one of 12 host locations nationwide. Navy Week is set for October 19th through October 25th, 2026, bringing Sailors and Navy outreach events to the area. Navy Weeks are designed to connect communities with the Navy through public events,…
Read MoreSenator Buckson Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Establish Term Limits in Delaware
Senator Eric Buckson has introduced Senate Bill 222, a proposed constitutional amendment that would establish term limits for Delaware lawmakers and several statewide offices. The bill would limit state senators to five terms, state representatives to eight terms, and impose two-term limits on the attorney general, insurance commissioner, auditor of accounts, and state treasurer. If…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Milton Woman for Robbery in Lewes
Delaware State Police have arrested a 41-year-old Milton woman in connection with a robbery at a Lewes Dollar General that occurred yesterday, January 13th. State Police responded to the store at about 7 p.m. The woman is accused of threatening employees implying she had a gun, stealing money, and then fleeing in a blue Ford…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Adds to Assistance Fund as Winter Energy Costs Rise
Increased winter home energy costs are putting pressure on families across Delaware and Maryland. As a result, Delmarva Power has announced that an additional $500,000 will be added to the existing Customer Relief Fund supporting residents in both states. Customers in Delaware with gas or electric service can receive up to $300 and customers with…
Read MoreSalisbury Zoo to Host Public Forum Seeking Public Input on Future Plans
The Salisbury Zoo invites community members to attend a public forum at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28th, at the Parkside High School Auditorium, inviting community members to learn more about the Zoo’s recent updates, future direction, the AZA reaccreditation process and ongoing work to protect wildlife through education and conservation. This informational and planning-focused meeting will provide…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Unveils 2026 Legislative Priorities
Maryland Governor Wes Moore outlined his priorities for the 2026 legislative session, focusing on education funding, public safety, housing, public health, and economic development. His agenda includes proposals to expand housing near transit hubs, maintain vaccine access through state-level authority, provide record funding for law enforcement and public schools in the proposed FY 2027 budget,…
Read MoreCandidate Filings Underway for County & Row Offices and School Board
The 2026 election cycle is getting underway – and Wednesday morning Republican Sussex County Council members Doug Hudson – District 4 and John Rieley – District 5 will be filing their candidacy. Also Sussex County Sheriff Robert Lee will file for re-election. Republican Party Chair for Sussex County, Daniel Willis, says this filing represents the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Votes to Deny Atlantic Fields
UPDATED – 01/13/26 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday afternoon with a light agenda – but a big vote in Old Business that packed the chamber. The Council revisited Change of Zone No. 2037 on behalf of Mulberry Knoll Associates, LLC – for a project called Atlantic Fields, that would be located on over 73…
Read MoreVIDEO: DE US Senator Chris Coons Honors Cpl/1 Matthew “Ty” Snook with Senate Floor Speech
Delaware US Senator Chris Coons spoke on the Senate floor this afternoon to honor the life of Corporal Grade One Matthew “Ty” Snook, who was killed in the line of duty on December 23, 2025, at a Wilmington Division of Motor Vehicles office. Senators Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester have introduced a resolution of the…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Georgetown Man Who Died in Crash in Milford
UPDATED – 01/13/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 37 year old Linwood Owens, Jr. of Georgetown as the man who died in the fatal crash Sunday night in Milford. ======================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 01/12/26 – A single vehicle crash in Milford left a Georgetown man dead. Delaware State Police observed the driver of an…
Read MoreTwo File for Two Open Seats on Milton Council – Certification on Thursday
The filing deadline for the Milton municipal election was last Tuesday. There were two seats open and town officials say two candidates filed for those seats. Incumbent Scotty Elder and Perry Higgs. Randi Meredith did not run for re-election. The Board of Elections will meet on Thursday to certify the candidates and once that is…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delmarva Power Files Request For $67.8 Million Base Rate Increase & Statement from Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola
Delmarva Power and Light has filed an application with the Delaware Public Service Commission to increase its total revenue from base rates by $67.8-million compared to rates that were approved in 2024. These interim rates would be effective July 9, 2026. Delaware law allows utilities to implement the new rate on an interim basis –…
Read MoreDNREC Awards Record Improvement Grants for Local Parks
Nearly $2.2-million in matching grants — the largest in the program’s history — have been awarded by DNREC to help local and county governments acquire parkland, design and build parks and trails and construct outdoor recreational facilities. DNREC has awarded 18 grants from the Outdoor Recreation Parks and Trails (ORPT) Program – 10 for projects…
Read MoreSen Coons to Speak on US Senate Floor Today to Honor Fallen DSP Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook
Delaware US Senator Chris Coons will speak on the Senate floor this afternoon to honor the life of Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook. Snook was killed in the line of duty on December 23, 2025 at the DMV in Wilmington. The Senator’s floor speech is expected to begin around 3:30pm. Click here for the link to…
Read MoreLewes BPW Hydrant Flow Testing Wednesday, Jan 14
Hydrant Flow Testing The Water Department will be conducting hydrant flow tests on the second Wednesday of every month. This month, the tests will take place on January 14, 2026, in the areas of Chestnut Street, Pilottown Road, Kings Highway, Savannah Road, Olde Town at Whites Pond, and Cedar Street. During this time, you may…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Shooting on South Governors Avenue
Dover Police were called for a shooting that occurred just before 4am on Monday on South Governors Avenue. Police found evidence of a shooting – and contacted two victims who advised they were shot at by two unknown suspects, but not injured. However while police were on the scene – a 24 year old Dover…
Read MoreGov Moore Orders US Flag Lowered Tuesday
Governor Wes Moore ordered the United States Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. This is the day of interment for Detective Paul Hoke of the Baltimore County Police Department who died on Friday, January 2, 2026, from a medical emergency suffered while in the line of duty on Wednesday,…
Read MoreDE Sen. Hoffner Advocates Push for Post-conviction Reform with Suite of Bills
Delaware State Senator Kyra Hoffner (D-14) and Innocence Project Delaware have announced a suite of three reform bills that push for post-conviction reform. Senate Bills 214, 57 and 58 are aimed at addressing wrongful convictions and cold cases in Delaware. Senate Bill 214 would mandate the proper preservation and retention of biological evidence from crime…
Read MoreMill Street in Salisbury to Close for Additional Work Tuesday Morning
The City of Salisbury will close Mill Street between Route 50 and Lemon Hill Lane again Tuesday morning as repair work that began Monday continues on the bridge. Tuesday’s closure will be from 6am to 10am. Drivers will need to use alternate routes – and allow additional travel time.
Read MoreLegislation to Strengthen Delaware’s Mental Health Workforce to be Heard in Committee Wednesday
Delaware lawmakers return to Dover Tuesday/today. Legislation that is designed to modernize Delaware’s psychology licensing laws and expand access to mental healthcare will be heard in committee on Wednesday. Senate Bill 208 has been introduced by Republican Senator Brian Pettyjohn of Georgetown who says, like the rest of the country, Delaware is experiencing an increasing…
Read MoreGeorgetown Woman Arrested Following Probation & Parole Search
A Georgetown woman has been arrested for possession of a destructive weapon and drug offenses after a Probation and Parole search in Georgetown. Probation & Parole conducted an administrative search at 34 year old Amanda Seward’s McColley’s Chapel Road residence and requested the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force after a search turned up drugs, paraphernalia…
Read MoreCity of Lewes to Host Inaugural State of the Community Forum on January 27
The inaugural State of the Community Forum will be hosted by the City of Lewes on Tuesday, January 27th. This forum is in partnership with leaders from the University of Delaware, Beebe Healthcare and the Cape Henlopen School District, who will present their 2026 priorities, joint strategic goals and discuss how and why collaboration is…
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