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Newark Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Bank Robberies in Dover, Wilmington and Possessing Untraceable “Ghost” Gun
A 37-year-old Newark, Delaware man–Joshua Lewis— has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for robbing two banks in Wilmington and Dover and for possessing ammunition despite having prior felony convictions. According to court documents, the robberies occurred in February 2023, with over $6,000 stolen. When officers later attempted to arrest him, Lewis tried…
Read MoreCourt Ruling Expands Housing Access for Maryland Residents Who Use Vouchers
The Supreme Court of Maryland has issued a ruling in Hare v. David S. Brown Enterprises, Ltd., concluding that certain housing policies violate the state’s Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act. The Court determined that a housing provider’s requirement for tenants to earn at least two and a half times the monthly rent had a…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Announces Partnership for $50 Million in Medical Debt Elimination
Governor Matt Meyer has announced a partnership between the State of Delaware and national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, leveraging $500,000 in state funds to purchase and eliminate up to $50 million in medical debt for an estimated 17,000 or more Delawareans. To qualify for debt relief, Delaware residents must have annual household income at or…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council gets Update on 2025 Tax Bills & Bids Farewell to Economic Development Director Bill Pfaff
UPDATED – 07/29/25 –Â The Sussex County Council heard a presentation from Philip Barnes the the University of Delaware IPA (Institute for Public Administration). Barnes discussed legislation approved by the Delaware General Assembly during the 152nd General Assembly, SB 237, that changes requirements regarding climate change and resiliency related to Comprehensive Planning for each county and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Wicomico County Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
UPDATED – 07/29/25 – A Wicomico County man has been sentenced for the sexual abuse of a minor. On Friday, Circuit Court for Wicomico County Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 65 year old James Thompson to life with all but 25 years in prison suspended. Thompson pleaded guilty to 1st degree rape on March 19th.…
Read MoreDNREC Issues Code Orange Ozone Air Quality Action Day for Tuesday
Tuesday will be a Code Orange Ozone Air Quality Action Day for Delaware as a morning temperature inversion will trap pollutants near the surface and transport regional pollutants into Delaware. Sunshine and high temperatures will also enhance ozone production. Air Quality levels are anticipated to be unhealthy for sensitive groups for ozone and low-moderate for…
Read MoreDE AG Kathy Jennings Statement of Blocking of President’s Birthright Citizenship Ban
On Friday a federal appeals judge blocked President Trump’s birthright citizenship ban. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Monday released the following statement after the District Court of Massachusetts again issued a nationwide injunction preventing the birthright citizenship executive order from taking effect… “For six months now, President Trump has been hellbent on stripping American…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Arrest Suspect in April Home Invasion in Smyrna
UPDATED – 07/28/25 –Â Delaware State Police have arrested a suspect in an April home invasion on Ivy Ridge Court in Smyrna. Police on Sunday made contact with 33 year old Steven Mauthe on an unrelated complaint in Townsend and arrested him without incident. Mauthe was an acquaintance of the victim of the home invasion, which…
Read MoreTwo Charged after Fight on Barrister Place in Dover
Two have been arrested on gun charges by Dover Police after an incident early Sunday morning on Barrister Place in Dover. Police were called around 1:30am when dispatch received screaming on an open line, but no one was answering questions. After reviewing cameras from Barrister Place they saw what looked to be a large fight…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying Monday evening in Sussex & Kent Counties
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, July 28, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Milford, and Felton. Near Harrington, Viola, Greenwood, Ellendale, Lincoln, Millsboro, and Georgetown. For notification purposes, spraying…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Planning Commission Approves 2 Hotel Projects
Two hotel projects have been given the green light by the Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission. During its July 24th meeting the commission approved the Belhaven Hotel at 2 Rehoboth and the Atlantic Crowne Hotel on Baltimore Avenue. The Belhaven is a mixed-use project – and the revised site plan calls for 105 hotel rooms with…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury Temporary Road Closure Notice: East Main Street
The City of Salisbury Field Operations Department announces a temporary road closure on East Main Street between Snow Hill Road and Ward Street. It will be going on throughout the day today and workers will be onsite through 6 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 to complete the project. Â The closure is necessary to…
Read MoreUPDATED: Claymont Man Arrested for Fatal Milton Area Hit & Run Crash Saturday; Victim Identified
UPDATED – 07/28/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 67 year-old Sylvester Person of Milford as the man who died in a fatal hit-and-run collision on Saturday morning in Milton. ============================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 07/27/25 – A Claymont man has been arrested after a fatal crash with a bicyclist Saturday morning just after 7:30 near…
Read MoreLincoln Woman Arrested for Assault
A Lincoln woman has been arrested by Delaware State Police after an incident Friday morning at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington. Police learned the victim was arguing with an acquaintance – a 26 year old man – while he was driving her to Sussex County. The victim requested to be dropped off at the…
Read MoreBoater Injured after Boat Grounds on Sandbar off Massey’s Landing
Indian River emergency personnel and the US Coast Guard helped to rescue a boater who was cut by a prop in a 27-foot sailfish boat that was stuck on a sandbar off Massey’s Landing Saturday evening. A Good Samaritan assisted the boater to control bleeding until first responders arrived and were able to transport the…
Read MoreGround is Broken for TidalHealth Millsboro North Campus
State, local and regional officials were on hand Friday as ground was broken for the new TidalHealth Millsboro North Campus. The new 150,000 square-foot facility will stand as the health system’s largest outpatient facility – located on Route 113 north of Route 20. The healthcare facility will be comprised of three buildings. The first building…
Read MoreMD SHA to Close MD 405 Crossover at Rt 301 Beginning Saturday Till Further Notice
After 2 deadly crashes that took the lives of three people in just 3 days this week, Maryland State Highway officials are closing the median crossover for MD 405/Price Station Road at Rt 301 in Queen Anne’s County. This closure will begin Saturday – only emergency vehicle access will be maintained at that intersection. Drivers…
Read MoreWorcester County Appoints New Director of Emergency Services
The search for a permanent director of Worcester County Emergency Service has come to an end. Worcester County Commissioners have appointed Chris Shaffer as the new director – beginning August 11th. Shaffer will oversee Worcester County Emergency Services which includes the 911 Communications Center, Emergency Management and the P25 800 Megahertz Radio Division. Shaffer brings…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Shooting Incident
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on East Broadstairs Place. Police were called around 8:30 Wednesday night and spoke with the victim who said the home sustained damage from gunfire, but it was not known when it occurred. Investigation revealed the incident likely occurred overnight Tuesday into Wednesday while the family was asleep.…
Read MorePony Swim Week Events Beginning at Chincoteague & Assateague Island
Events for Pony Swim week in Chincoteague begin on Saturday morning. The South Herd roundup will begin at 7am. The public can watch the over 50 ponies – both adult and foals – as they arrive at the southern corral on Beach Road. These ponies will be at the Southern Corral through Tuesday for pictures…
Read MoreDSP & Ocean View Police investigate Smoke Shop Burglary in Millville
Ocean View and Delaware State Police responded to an burglar alarm activation at Marley’s Smoke Shop on Atlantic Avenue in Millville around 1am on Thursday. Police found the business had been forcibly entered through the front door and investigation showed four unidentified suspects – all with the faces covered and wearing gloves – who ransacked…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Investigating Double Fatal Crash In Queen Anne’s County
Maryland State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in which two people were killed this afternoon in Queen Anne’s County. The driver and the passenger of a Toyota Camry, identified as 63-year-old Valerie Haines and 86-year-old Patricia Mead of Ridgley, Maryland, were pronounced deceased on the scene by Queen Anne’s emergency medical services personnel. The…
Read MoreNotice of Bethany Beach Town Council Election Cancellation
In accordance with the Town Charter 5.4.4 Uncontested Elections–the town council election in Bethany Beach has been cancelled. Theresa Keil, Jerry Morris, and Marc Tanowitz will be sworn in to serve a two-year term at the Town Council Reorganization meeting to be held on September 15th at 10:00 AM: The candidates submitted their intents prior…
Read MoreUPDATE: Recreational Water Advisory Lifted for Cape Henlopen Main Beach
UPDATE– 7/24/25: Type: Recreational Water Advisory Lift Reason: Other Location: Cape Henlopen Main Beach (Cape Henlopen State Park) As of 4:30 p.m., the Recreational Water Advisory at Cape Henlopen Main Beach was lifted following a resample which showed the level of fecal indicator bacteria was now below the standard. For more information go to https://recwaters.dnrec.delaware.gov Original…
Read MoreUPDATE: Swimming Advisory Lifted for Herring Point Beach at Cape Henlopen State Park
UPDATE–7/24/25: Type: Recreational Water Advisory Lift As of 4:30 p.m. today, July 24th the recreational water advisory was lifted at Herring Point Beach (Cape Henlopen State Park). The advisory was lifted following a resample which showed the level of fecal indicator bacteria was now below the standard. For more information go to https://recwaters.dnrec.delaware.gov Original Post: A recreational…
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