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Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Bomb Threats Targeting Fruitland Schools
Monday morning just after 10:30 the Fruitland Police Department received two separate bomb threat calls on the non-emergency dispatch line. Officials say both calls originated from the same phone number, but two distinct voices were heard. The callers referenced Fruitland Elementary School, poison gas and ‘gauging their eyes out.’ Investigation determined that there is no…
Read MorePUBLIC NOTICE: 2026 Maryland laws impacting housing providers will take effect October 1PUBLIC NOTICE: 2026 Maryland Laws Impacting Housing Providers Take Effect October 1
October first will see several Maryland housing laws take effect. These laws will affect renters, prospective tenants and housing providers but addressing criminal history screening for prospective tenants, protections for renters who use income-based housing subsidies, positive rental payment reporting and air-conditioning requirements for certain residential rental properties. Additional information from the Maryland Department of…
Read MoreProtecting Permanent Absentee Voting in Delaware Upheld by Delaware Supreme Court
Two candidates (Senator Gerald Hocker and iPod State Senate candidate Steven Washington) in Delaware’s November General Election filed suit in the Delaware Court of Chancery challenging the constitutionality of the state’s permanent absentee voting statute. They alleged that the statute impermissibly expanded the categories of absentee voters laid out in the Delaware Constitution by permitting…
Read MoreCambridge Police Mourn Captain Who Died on Duty
The Cambridge police department has announced the line-of-duty death of Captain Ronald “Shane” Hinson. In a release, officials announced that Captain Hinson died Monday and was on duty at the time of his passing. Captain Hinson served the City of Cambridge for over 27 years. Cambridge Police Department September 21st, 2026 It is with profound…
Read MoreIt’s Still Beach Season – Swimmers Should Go Where Lifeguards Remain on Duty
If you’re headed to Delmarva beaches – some are no longer guarded or have guards widely spread out. If there is no lifeguard at the beach where you plan to swim – move to where there is an occupied guard stand. If there are no guards on duty you’re advised to stay out of the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Woodland Ferry Maintenance Closure Extended to October 9
UPDATED – 09/21/26 – The Woodland Ferry remains out of service for maintenance work. DelDOT officials say the ferry near Seaford is now expected to return to service on Friday, October 9th. ======================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 09/11/26 – DelDOT officials have announced the Woodland Ferry is again closed for maintenance until Monday, September 21st. Drivers…
Read MoreFour Arrested During Dover Police Traffic Stop – Recovery of Two Loaded Guns
A traffic stop Friday evening led to the arrest of 4 Kent County men and the recovery of 2 loaded handguns. Dover Police stopped a minivan after committing a traffic violation on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. As the 4 occupants left the vehicle police spotted a handgun on the floor behind the passenger seat.…
Read MoreGov Meyer Announces New Actions To Cut Red Tape & Support Small Businesses
In May, Governor Matt Meyer signed Executive Order 21, which established an Office of Small Business Access (OSBA) in the Division of Small Business. Recently the Governor announced progress to implement the Executive Order – which will remove regulatory barriers, promote equitable access and foster collaboration through the new OSBA. Additional information from Gov. Meyer: …
Read MoreDSP Investigating a Death at Broadkill Beach
Delaware State Police are investigating a death in Broadkill Beach. Police say that a woman’s body was found Saturday afternoon on Broadkill Beach in the area of the 2500 block South Bayshore Drive. The investigation is continuing – if you have information contact State Police at 302-644-5020 or Crime Stoppers at 302-644-5020.
Read MoreBridgeville Man Arrested After Armed Confrontation in Felton
A Bridgeville man was arrested after he illegally entered a barn in the Felton area and threatened to victims with a firearm just after 11:30 Thursday night. Delaware State Police arrived at Black Swamp Road and learned that 55 year old John Baker of Bridgeville was intoxicated, got into an argument with a victim and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Salisbury Man Charged in Shooting Incident near Ellendale Friday Evening
UPDATED – 09/20/26 – Delaware State Police identified 39-year-old Santos Maria Chilel Soto, from Georgetown as the woman who was fatally shot Friday evening in Ellendale. ===================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 09/19/26 – A Salisbury man is charged with manslaughter after a shooting incident near Ellendale Friday evening. Delaware State Police were called to an open…
Read MoreDelaware Primary Election Results Certified
On Friday the Delaware Department of Elections certified Tuesday’s Primary Election results. Now that the races are set for the November General Election – voters can begin to think about early voting – again. Early voting for the General Election will begin on Thursday, October 22. General Election Early Voting Dates & Times: October 22,…
Read MoreWorcester County Fire Marshal Matthew Owens Honored with Jarboe Lifetime Achievement Award
Worcester County Fire Marshal Matthew Owens has been named the recipient of the Fire Chief James E. Jarboe Public Safety Lifetime Achievement Award. This recognizes Owens’ extraordinary commitment to the fire service, law enforcement and public safety throughout his 45-year career. Owens began his fire service as a 13 year old with the Parsonsburg Volunteer…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware Primary Election Results Certified/33rd District Recount
UPDATED – 09/19/26 – The Delaware Department of Elections on Friday certified the Primary Election results. Click here for the results ======================================================== UPDATED – 09/18/29 – After unofficial results of the Delaware Primary election left the Republican Race for the 33rd District separated by just 7 votes, the Kent County Office of the Department of Elections…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Convicted of 2nd Degree Murder
A Circuit Court for Wicomico County jury has found a Salisbury man guilty after an 8-day trial on charges of 2nd degree murder and related firearms offenses. Judge S. James Sarbanes postponed sentencing of 18 year old Johnathan Jobe to allow for the completion of a pre-sentence investigation. Jobe will remain in custody pending sentencing.…
Read MoreDover DMV Drive-Thru to Undergo Renovations
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announces that the drive-thru at its Dover location will be undergoing renovations to add a lane beginning September 28, 2026, through the end of October. During this time, drive-thru services will be unavailable at this location. Customers can renew their registration online or will have to enter the…
Read MoreNewly Elected Rehoboth Beach Mayor Susan Stewart Sworn In
The City of Rehoboth Beach has a new mayor in Susan Stewart who was sworn into office during Friday’s Commissioner’s meeting. In comments to the Commission and those gathered at City Hall and online, Mayor Stewart laid down the law on how the city runs, who is in charge of what and reminded everyone that…
Read MoreGov. Meyer Nominates Mark Hudson as Judge in Sussex County Family Court
Governor Matt Meyer has announce the nomination of Mark H. Hudson to serve as a judge on the Family Court of the State of Delaware in Sussex County. Hudson has served as a Family Court Commissioner in Sussex County since November 2025 and was previously chief of legal services for he Delaware Office of the…
Read MoreUPDATED: DPH: Out-of-State Measles Patient Visits Sussex County; Heightened Awareness and Vaccination Encouraged for all Delawareans
Delaware health officials are notifying the public about a possible measles exposure in the greater Rehoboth area on September 4th. An out-of-state individual who was believed to be contagious traveled through the area and visited an unknown number of stores and restaurants. Because specific locations could not be identified, the Division of Public Health is…
Read MoreUPDATED: DNREC to Hold 39th Annual Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept 19
UPDATED: Registration is CLOSED for the 39th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup – which will take places on Saturday, September 19th. Registered volunteers will help clean the state’s beaches and waterways on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, from 9am to 12 noon. If the event needs to be postponed due to inclement weather, the rain date is…
Read MoreUPDATED: Credit Acceptance Corporation Reaches $694M Settlement With 41 States Including Delaware and Maryland
Maryland and 40 other states, including Delaware, have reached a $694-million settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), a major auto lender that serves consumers with limited or poor credit. The settlement resolves allegations that CAC made unaffordable auto loans that led to defaults and repossessions, and failed to adequately prevent dealers from adding unwanted vehicle…
Read MoreAAA: Gas Prices Continue to Climb as Crude Oil Remains High; Diesel Reaches New Record Highs
Prices at the pump continue to climb. AAA reports that the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is up 16 cents from last week at $4.43 and more than one dollar higher than it was a year ago. Crude oil remains high, averaging $100 per barrel amid continued volatility in the Strait of…
Read MoreWorcester County Commissioners Invite Public to October 6th Presentation on Cable Landing Stations and Data Centers
The Worcester County Commissioners invite the public to attend their meeting on Tuesday, October 6th beginning at 10 a.m. During the meeting, Maryland Broadband Cooperative (MdBC) President and Chief Executive Officer Drew Van Dopp will give a presentation on broadband infrastructure and connectivity, including cable landing stations and data centers. Commissioner President Ted Elder said…
Read MoreFormer Delaware Police Officer Indicted on Seven Counts of Second-Degree Rape
Former Delaware police officer–34-year-old William Paskey of Harrington–has been indicted on seven counts of second-degree rape. According to the Delaware Department of Justice, the indictment follows a Delaware State Police investigation into allegations involving at least seven victims between 2014 and 2025. Multiple incidents occurred after Paskey met the victims on various dating apps. In…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; Delaware State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Laurel
UPDATE 09/17/26: The Delaware State Police have identified 54-year-old Amy Sier from Mardela Springs, Maryland, as the woman who died in the two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday in Laurel. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Original Post: A 54-year-old Mardela Springs, Maryland woman is dead after a two-vehicle…
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