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DNREC Soliciting Project Proposals for Surface Water Matching Planning Grants
Delaware county and municipal governments, conservation districts and estuary programs can now submit proposals to DNREC to receive matching grants for their surface water project planning. Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18th. Eligible projects include: Planning, preliminary engineering and feasibility analysis of surface water projects; stormwater retrofits; Green technology practices; Stream…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Burglary on East Loockerman Street
The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred yesterday (Wednesday morning). Dover Police responded to a residence on East Loockerman Street in reference to the burglary complaint. Police say that sometime between 9:29 and 9:49 that morning, a black male entered the home forcefully. Two juveniles were inside. The person who gained entry…
Read MoreAvelo Airlines to End Participation in ICE Deportation Flights
UPDATE: Avelo Airlines has decided to end its involvement in deportation charter flights operated for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. The airline, which began the flights in May 2025, said the program failed to deliver reliable financial returns and added operational challenges. As the company restructures its business, Avelo…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Shooting on South New Street
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that occurred yesterday (Tuesday) evening. Police say the report of the shooting led them to South New Street where officers found a vehicle and a home that were struck by gunfire. Two victims were sitting in the vehicle when the unknown individuals shot at them. One of the victims…
Read MoreCaroline County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Case of Stolen Trailer
The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a stolen trailer. The value of the trailer was reported to be at $11,230. A representative of the victim reported a black Belmont Flatbed Utility Trailer with Pennsylvania Registration stolen from a job site in the area of Greensboro Road in Greensboro. Deputies responded to Pro…
Read MoreDelaware Releases Updated Climate Change Action Plan
Today, the State of Delaware has released the 2025 Climate Action Plan, which is referred to as a practical guide to reduce emissions, strengthen resilience, and secure a safer future for the First State. Governor Matt Meyer said that climate change is already affecting Delaware, causing issues like overwhelmed stormwater systems, hotter urban areas, and frequent…
Read MoreTalbot County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Accidental Shooting Involving Young Children
A 4-year-old child is being treated for non-life threatening injuries after their 2-year-old sibling living in a home in Cordova gained access to a firearm and discharged a round striking his 4-year-old sibling in the lower leg, according to the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division. Talbot County paramedics were on…
Read MoreTidalHealth Warns Community of Scammers Targeting Patients
TidalHealth is alerting the community to recent scam attempts targeting patients in the community. Scammers are posing as TidalHealth team members and contacting patients to request payment or personal information by phone, email or text message. Scam calls may appear to come from a legitimate TidalHealth phone number due to caller ID spoofing. Scammers are…
Read MoreSenator Lawson Announces Retirement, Will Not Seek Re-Election
Republican Senator Dave Lawson, today announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026 and will retire from the Delaware General Assembly at the end of his current term. In a statement, Lawson thanked his constituents and colleagues for their support, reflecting on a lifetime of public service. He cited his time in the U.S.…
Read MoreDelaware Attorney General Responds to DUI Arrest Involving Sussex County Prosecutor
Attorney General Kathy Jennings has confirmed the DUI arrest of Martin Cosgrove, who had been serving as a senior Sussex County prosecutor and previously held the role of Chief Prosecutor, calling the incident disappointing and serious. Jennings says Cosgrove is accused of driving under the influence and damaging property in a hit-and-run and will be prosecuted.…
Read MoreMagnolia Man Arrested Following Barricade Situation
A Magnolia man has been arrested following a barricade situation in Dover. Police say 29-year-old Traymere Stevens was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after fleeing into an apartment on Fairway Lakes Drive while officers attempted to arrest him in connection with a shooting that happened in June, 2025. After a roughly two-and-a-half-hour standoff, Stevens surrendered…
Read MoreSussex County Council Re-elects Council President & Vice President
The Sussex County Council is back in session for the new year. Their first order of business was to elect Council officers. There will be no change – Doug Hudson was re-elected as Council President and John Rieley was re-elected as Council Vice President. At the first meeting of each year not only elects officers,…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired at a Frankford Area Home
Delaware State Police were called to Honolulu Road near Kauffman Lane near Frankford for a report of shots fired around 8:30 Monday night. Police learned that an unknown suspect fired multiple shots that struck an occupied home where five people were at home – no one was injured. Police ask anyone with information on this…
Read MoreJustice Valihura Will Not Seek Reappointment to DE Supreme Court
Delaware Supreme Court Justice Karen Valihura will step down when her 12-year term expires in July. She has informed Governor Matt Meyer that she does not intend to seek reappointment to the Court. Valihura was appointed by Governor Jack Markell in 2014 and was the second woman to serve on the Delaware Supreme Court –…
Read MoreDelaware Says Farewell to Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook
A celebration of Life was held Monday for Delaware State Police Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook, who died after a line-of-duty shooting on December 23rd at the DMV in Wilmington. Mourners paid their respects during a three-hour visitation at the Bob Carpenter Center at the University of Delaware Monday morning. That was followed by a pass…
Read MoreRight Whale Slow Zone in Effect off Coast of Ocean City
An Ocean City buoy operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science detected the presence of right whales east of Ocean City on January 3rd. This right whale Slow Zone is in effect through January 18th. This means that all boaters should slow to 10 knots or less…
Read MoreWork Begins Monday on Eventual Replacement of Route 54 Bridge West of Fenwick Island
Expect delays on Route 54/Lighthouse Road beginning Monday as lane closures can be expected until the end of April. This is the start of the replacement of the Route 54 bridge . The work that starts this week will take place between Van Buren and Dukes Avenues. This project is expected to be completed by…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Robbery on Carvel Drive
Dover Police are investigating a robbery of a delivery driver in the area of Carvel Drive that occurred on Friday evening. Police were called just after 5:30 and learned that the victim returned to his vehicle and found the suspect in the driver’s seat. Three more suspects approached on foot – one indicated he had…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired in Magnolia
Delaware State Police are investigating an incident of shots fired on Whitetail Lane near Magnolia. Police were called around 9:30 Friday morning and located shell casings in the roadway in front of a residence. There were no injuries and no residences were struck by gunfire. Preliminary investigation shows that around 2am on Friday a dark-colored…
Read MoreDelaware Department of Labor Conducting its Annual Prevailing Wage Survey
The Delaware Department of Labor is currently conducting its Annual Prevailing Wage Survey for state-funded construction projects. Prevailing wage rates are determined by data supplied by employers working in the State on private and public construction projects. Today, January 2nd, the Department mailed survey forms to contractors and various interested parties. The completed survey forms must…
Read MoreUPDATE: Tunnel to Towers Foundation Raises Funds to Pay off Mortgage for Slain Delaware State Trooper’s Family
UPDATE: The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has raised the funds to fully pay off the mortgage on the home of fallen Delaware State Trooper Corporal Matthew “Ty” Snook, providing long-term security for his wife, Lauren, and their young daughter. Chairman and CEO Frank Siller traveled to Delaware to personally share the news with the family.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Funeral Services for DSP Cpl/1 Matthew “Ty” Snook
UPDATED 01/02/26 – The Delaware State Police is providing the following information to assist members of the public planning to attend the Celebration of Life for Cpl/1 Matthew T. “Ty” Snook, which will take place on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the University of Delaware Bob Carpenter Center, located at 631 S. College Avenue, Newark, Delaware.…
Read MoreFirst Babies of 2026
Kylan Amari Cannon was born to Zhania Cannon on January 1st at 8:40 a.m. as the First Baby of 2026 at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford… Baby Name: Kylan Amari Cannon (Boy) Parents’ Names: Zhania Cannon Parents’ Residence: Laurel, Delaware Baby Birth Date and Time: 1/1/26 8:40AM Baby Weight: 7 pounds, 13 ounces Baby Length: 22…
Read MoreLewes Area Work-Zone Speed Camera Records Nearly 25,000 Violations in One Month
A speed camera located at the north end of the Minos Conaway Road construction Zone –located at Red Mill Pond on the southbound side of Route 1— led to nearly 25,000 speed violations in the first month. The citations are issued for drivers going 11 mph. over the 50 m.p.h. work-zone speed limit. 24,749 speed violations were…
Read MoreUPDATE: Vehicle Crash and Water Rescue in Oak Orchard Area and Indian River Bay
UPDATE from DSP: A 23-year-old Millsboro man was charged with driving under the influence following a late-night crash on Oak Orchard Road on December 31st. Delaware State Police say the driver passed another vehicle, ran a stop sign at River Road, and drove over an embankment before overturning into the Indian River Bay just before…
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