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DNREC Announces New Law Streamlining Delaware’s Subaqueous Lands Permitting
Governor Matt Meyer has signed House Bill 456, updating Delaware’s Subaqueous Lands Act to speed up permitting and simplify the process for work on submerged lands and tidal waters. The law establishes processing timelines for small residential docks, expands general permits for lower-impact projects such as utility lines and minor road crossings, and eliminates some…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Announces Delaware SHINES Solar Program
Governor Matt Meyer announced Delaware SHINES, a new statewide solar and battery storage program designed to help households, small businesses and nonprofits reduce electricity costs. The program expands grants and rebates for rooftop solar, battery storage and energy-efficiency upgrades, with additional assistance available for low- and moderate-income households. Officials say an average Delaware household could…
Read MoreSussex County to Establish Ambulance Purchase, Centralized Billing Programs
The Sussex County Council unanimously approved two programs Tuesday to provide additional financial support to local fire and EMS companies, an effort officials say could save taxpayers nearly $500,000 annually. The County will coordinate centralized ambulance billing through a third-party vendor, replacing separate billing operations among 22 departments. The County will also purchase three ambulances…
Read MoreIRSD Board Seeks Candidates for Vacant Seat in District 1
The Indian River Board of Education is seeking interested candidates to fill a vacant seat in District 1 through June 30th, 2027. Interested candidates must meet the following qualifications: Must be a citizen of the United States and Delaware and live in the school district Must be 18 years of age or older at the…
Read MoreSussex County Council Votes to Move Forward with Forest Preservation Ordinance
After a le wasngthy series of discussions, the Sussex County Council came to a vote on the Forest Preservation Ordinance. Members unanimously voted yes to move forward with Ordinance No. 26-05. Council Vice President John Rieley calls this a milestone: He says that whether it needs to be adjusted and amended as they move forward,…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Employer Registration for Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Is Live
Maryland employers can now register for the state’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. All employers with at least one Maryland-based employee are required to register. FAMLI will provide eligible workers with up to 12 weeks of job-protected, paid leave, with benefits of up to $1,000 per week, beginning in January 2028. Employers will…
Read MoreDCA Applauds Simpler Permit Process for No-Land Chicken Farms in Maryland
Some Maryland chicken farms, including “no-land” farms, can now extend their nutrient management plans from three years to five years. The Delmarva Chicken Association says the change will reduce paperwork for family farmers while maintaining existing conservation practices and protections for water quality. Nutrient management plans outline how manure, fertilizer and other nutrients are managed…
Read MoreMountaire Accepting Applications for Family, Community Scholarships
Mountaire Farms has opened applications and nominations for its 2027 Farm to Table Scholarship Program, with applications accepted through December 31st, 2026. The program offers scholarships to children and grandchildren of Mountaire employees, growers and grain producers, as well as students in local communities pursuing careers in agriculture, skilled trades and related fields. Each scholarship…
Read MoreDART Transportation Service for Labor Day
DART has released its transportation service information for Labor Day. The Route 305 Beach Connection will operate on a Sunday schedule. Paratransit service will operate complimentary ADA-only service. All other fixed-route and paratransit services will not operate. Monday, September 7th will be the last day of service for DART’s Beach Bus Service, while the Route…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Revisit Forest Preservation Ordinance Tuesday
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning beginning at 10am. County Administrator Todd Lawson will review and make an appointment for the Steering Committee requires by HJR 11 which was passed in the General Assembly during the last session and will establish a Working Group to explore the feasibility of establishing a Housing Opportunity…
Read MoreDNREC Seeking Community Water Project Proposals for Water Quality Improvement Grant Program
Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations are encouraged to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program. Funding is expected to range from $25,000 to $75,000. Submission deadline is October 30th. Additional information from DNREC: Projects recommended by DNREC staff for…
Read MoreDelaware Flags Ordered to Half-Staff in Honor of Overdose Awareness Month & International Overdose Awareness Day
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff in honor of Overdose Awareness Month and International Overdose Awareness Day. Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement: “In honor of Overdose Awareness Month and International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, I am ordering the Delaware state…
Read MoreRoute 13 Truck Weight & Inspection Station Upgrade Project Completed near Delmar
A Maryland Department of Transportation project to upgrade the Route 13 Truck Weigh and Inspection Station in Delmar has been completed. The $4.4-million project to upgrade and modernize the facility includes new truck height detectors and an LED signal display, modern deep pit scales and computer system, improved signage and upgraded traffic barriers, lighting and…
Read MoreAG Jennings Sues to Stop Trump Administration from Cutting Family Planning Funding
A coalition of 23 states, including Delaware, has filed a lawsuit to block new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says the lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the District of Maryland,…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash Saturday Morning near Delmar
UPDATED – 08/31/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 36-year-old Hilary Brooks and 11-year-old Mia Brooks, both of Delmar, Delaware, as the people who died in the fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday near Delmar. =================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 08/30/26 – Two people from Delmar, Delaware are dead after a motorcycle crash Saturday morning around…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Convicted on Multiple Drug Offenses
A Salisbury man has been convicted of drug and related offenses. A Circuit Court for Wicomico County jury found 42 year old Deonte Grant guilty of possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession of narcotic production equipment, possession of cocaine and possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia. Court records show that the Sheriff’s Office…
Read MoreUPDATED: Oceanside Beach at The Point at CHSP to Reopen September 1
DNREC will reopen a stretch of oceanside beach at The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park on Tuesday, September 1st. The bayside beach will remain closed until October 1st – for shorebirds migrating south for the winter. DNREC has closed The Point annually since 1993 for the benefit of threatened and endangered beach-nesting and migratory…
Read MoreUPDATED: Deployment Ceremony Held Saturday for DE National Guard’s 198th Expeditionary Signal Battalion-Enhanced
UPDATED – 08/30/26 -The Delaware National Guard held a deployment ceremony to send off nearly 100 soldiers from the 198th Expeditionary Signal Battalion-Enhanced. This is a modernized signal unit in the Delaware Army National Guard tasked with delivering high-speed tactical communications and network connectivity to ground forces. The gathered with friends, family and community at…
Read MoreUPDATED: Grove Park Open to Foot Traffic Only in Rehoboth Beach
UPDATED – 08/28/26 – Grove Park has reopened to foot traffic only for now. Five Red Oak trees showing Bacterial Leaf Scorch, which is spread by insects that feed on trees, were removed last week by SavATree. The removed trees will be replaced – city staff will work the Department of Ag’s tree replacement program to…
Read MoreFormer WiHi Teacher Indicted on Charges of Sexual Abuse of a Minor
A former Wicomico High School teacher has been indicted on charges of sexual abuse of a minor and related offenses. An investigation was initiated by the Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center on August 11th into allegations of sexual abuse involving 32 year old Chance Michael Hogue and a minor child. The investigation showed that Hogue…
Read MoreMSP Identify Man Found Dead in Church Creek in Dorchester County; Investigation Continues
UPDATED – 08/28/26 – Maryland State Police have identified the man who was found in the phragmites along Golden Hill Road in Church Creek in Dorchester County on August 15th as 35 year old Timothy David Wolfe. Deputies from the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office say the body was found by a passerby who called police. At…
Read MoreMaryland Republicans Get 2nd Win in 2nd Redistricting Case in Dorchester County
A second redistricting case has been heard in Maryland – this one in the Circuit Court for Dorchester County – and another Republican win. Judge S. James Sarbanes has stayed his order striking down the proposed amendment of the Maryland Constitution and a ballot question to allow for an appeal. An opinion earlier this week…
Read MoreFirefighters from Harrington & Farmington Battle Barn Fire Thursday Night
Firefighters from Farmington and Harrington were called for a structure fire around 10pm Thursday on Flat Iron Road west of Harrington. Crews arriving at the scene found a fully involved barn fire with exposures. Multiple fire companies from Kent and Sussex County were called to assist or provide backup. A tanker task force was called.…
Read MoreAAA: Gas Prices Remain High as August Will Likely Set New Record
Gas prices remain high as we close out the month of August. AAA reports that the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is one cent lower than last week at $4.09, but there’s been little movement on the crude oil front. Due to continued volatility in the Strait of Hormuz, crude oil prices…
Read MoreSussex County Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Transporting Minor for Criminal Sexual Activity
A Sussex County man–23-year-old Miles Clark has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for transporting a minor across state lines with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. According to court documents, Clark met the 12-year-old victim on Snapchat, exchanged sexually explicit messages and videos with her, then drove to Pennsylvania and transported…
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