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2 Injured in DART Bus Crash at Long Neck Thursday Morning
Two people were taken to an area hospital after a DART bus crashed into trees on Long Neck Road near Pot Nets Road just before 7:30 Thursday morning. Delaware State Police say the driver fell asleep at the wheel and lost control. The front end of the bus hit a small ditch and multiple trees.…
Read MoreSussex Firefighter to be Memorialized at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial this Weekend
This is National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. Thousands will attend the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland – as additional names are added to the 2025 Roll of Honor – including Sussex County’s Thomas Wilson Berry, III of the Georgetown and Ellendale Fire Companies. There will be a candlelight service Saturday night beginning at 7:30. The…
Read MoreAGH Merges with TidalHealth
A definitive agreement has been signed to merge Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin with TidalHealth in Salisbury. Officials say that this merger will bring a more comprehensive range of services to residents of the Lower Shore, Sussex County and surrounding counties while continuing to drive innovation. A smooth transition is expected over the next year…
Read MoreSenate Republican Leadership Applauds Governor Meyer’s Opposition to Controversial EV Mandate
Citing long-standing public opposition and the need to preserve consumer choice, Senate Republican leadership have expressed their support for Governor Matt Meyer’s stated opposition to Delaware’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate. Following the governor’s comments, Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn circulated an updated version of 2023’s Senate Bill 96 to block the controversial regulation. The mandate,…
Read MorePackage of Delaware Bills Aimed at Protecting Civil Liberties
Delawareans could soon see stronger protections for their civil liberties under a legislative package introduced by Representative Mara Gorman. Taken together, the measures – four in total – would reinforce constitutional protections, prevent unauthorized arrests, and proactively ban private prisons from operating in the state. State officials say the language in the bill affirms that…
Read MoreDelaware Birders Raise $50,000 to Protect Ard Na Gréine in Lewes
The Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT) has announced a major contribution from the Delaware Ornithological Society (DOS), whose 2024 Delaware Bird-A-Thon raised $50,000 in support of the Ard Na Greine property—an 88-acre open space along the Georgetown-Lewes Trail in Lewes. The funds raised by DOS will directly support the acquisition and restoration of the property.…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Executive Order Establishing Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety
Governor Matt Meyer has signed Executive Order #9, establishing the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety, a coordinated statewide effort to address gun violence and promote safer communities across Delaware. The Office will operate under the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and will focus on interagency collaboration, data-driven policy, and community engagement…
Read MoreLegislation Reintroduced to Help Americans Better Plan for Retirement
U.S. Senators Chris Coons, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Tim Kaine of Virginia, and Susan Collins of Maine reintroduced legislation to enhance Americans’ retirement security by ensuring they have the information they need to make more informed decisions about when to begin claiming Social Security benefits. Senator Coons says Social Security is the foundation of most…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Transportation Promotes Bike Safety, Access and Health During Annual National Bike Month
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) today announced a series of events throughout May highlighting the importance of bike safety, equitable access and healthy lifestyles. Bike Month events support MDOT’s commitment to providing safe, reliable, accessible, equitable and sustainable transportation options to all Marylanders. This year’s events include: Bike & Roll to School Day on May 7th –…
Read MoreSenators Blunt Rochester and Rand Paul Introduce the Clean Slate Act
During what is being called “Second Chance Month,” Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware and Rand Paul of Kentucky introduced the Clean Slate Act in the United States Senate– legislation to create the first-ever federal process to seal certain low-level federal records, including the automatic sealing of nonviolent federal marijuana offenses. This legislation aims to…
Read MoreOne University of Delaware Student Dead and Several People Including Other UD Students Injured in Crash Near Campus
Earlier today, a University of Delaware student died in a traffic crash on Main Street near campus, and several other people, including other UD students, suffered injuries. There is no ongoing threat to the University community. University of Delaware Police are working with the Newark Police Department which is actively investigating the incident. The university…
Read MoreJuvenile Playing with Lighter Sparks House Fire in Lincoln
The occupants of a house on Ryans Run in Lincoln are safe after their home became engulfed in flames early this morning. The occupants were able to evacuate the home, which was equipped with smoke detectors. The Ellendale Volunteer Fire Company and assisting mutual aid fire companies arrived on the scene after the report was…
Read MoreAAA Urges Action as REAL ID Deadline Nears for U.S. Air Travelers
Beginning May 7th, U.S. and Delaware residents will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or another form of federally accepted identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board domestic commercial flights. REAL ID is optional in Delaware, but AAA Mid-Atlantic urges residents who plan to fly…
Read MoreCity Park Violation leads to Drug and Gun Arrest of Milford Man
A 38-year-old Milford man has been arrested following a late-night incident at Bicentennial Park on April 26th. Around 11:12 p.m., Milford Police found Gerald Dixon parked in the closed park. Officers observed drug paraphernalia in plain view, prompting a search that uncovered powdered cocaine, a Smith & Wesson handgun, and ammunition. Dixon was charged with…
Read MoreMSP to Increase Patrols, DUI Enforcement Efforts For Cinco De Mayo Weekend
To combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving, troopers at each of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks, as well as, the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team will conduct statewide DUI saturation patrols and high-visibility enforcement. Maryland State Troopers will be using a variety of patrol initiatives throughout Cinco de Mayo to keep…
Read MoreDelaware’s Open Burning Ban to Begin May 1 and Run Through Sept. 30
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is reminding you that Delaware’s Ozone Season and open burning ban take effect May 1st and continue through September 30th. The statewide ban restricts most but not all outdoor burning in Delaware. During the ban, residents and visitors to the First State are allowed to conduct…
Read MoreStructure Fire in Delmar Causes Major Damage
A costly fire that occurred in Wicomico County late yesterday morning, April 29th, is under investigation. The fire originated inside a metal and wood framed pole building on Foskey Lane in Delmar. Sawing operations to wooden pallets took place inside prior to the discovery of the blaze, and fire officials noted that as a possible…
Read MoreFour Handguns Recovered, Two Arrested Following Firearm Investigation
Dover Police have arrested 21-year-old Felton man, and a 17-year-old male from Dover, on gun charges following an incident Monday afternoon. Detectives from the Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit along with members of the Street Crimes Unit conducted a firearm investigation in the area of Barrister Place Both individuals initially ran but were taken…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Talks School Funding & Approves Change of Zone Application
UPDATED – 04/29/25 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday in Georgetown. The Council heard a presentation from Executive Director of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, Patti Grimes, with an update about the Foundation and changes being made at the Freeman Stage in Selbyville – as well as this summer’s concert and event’s lineup. County Administrator,…
Read MoreKent County Firefighter Charged with Felony Theft
A member of the Little Creek Volunteer Fire Company has been charged with felony theft and unlawful use of a credit card. Delaware State Police were called to the fire company in Leipsic for a report of a theft. Fire company officials discovered over $3600 in unauthorized charges on a fire company credit card. The…
Read MoreUPDATED: Cape May-Lewes Ferry Back on Regular Schedule after Overnight Closure
If you plan to sail on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry – the schedule for sailing is back on track with the 10:30 departure out of Cape May. Officials with the Cape May-Lewes Ferry reported on their Facebook page that unexploded World War II ordnance was discovered in the Cape May Canal area during low tide…
Read MoreTown of Federalsburg Investigating Complaint of Misappropriation of Funds
An investigation after receiving a complaint of a misappropriation of funds in the Town of Federalsburg has revealed that Town funds were used to purchase personal items and that various financial errors were made that cost the Town to spend money unnecessarily. In a posting to the Town of Federalsburg’s Facebook page, the Town also…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting Incident in Williamsville Area East of Selbyville
A shooting in the Williamsville area east of Selbyville is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police were called to a home on Sea Gull Road around 10pm Sunday for a report of gunfire – and learned that an occupied residence had been struck by gunfire – no one inside was injured. Witnesses reported hearing…
Read MoreUPDATED: Motorcycle Operator Injured in Long Neck Crash Sunday Night
UPDATED – 04/29/25 – Delaware State Police say a 63 year old Millsboro man is hospitalized with serious injuries after his motorcycle was struck Sunday night at the intersection of Route 24 and Long Neck Road. Police say a 36 year old Lewes woman operating a pickup was turning left onto Route 24 and failed…
Read MoreChicken House Fire Friday Night Near Princess Anne Under Investigation
Princess Anne firefighters were called for a chicken house fire on Mitchell Road in Princess Anne Friday night around 9:45. Fire crews were able to bring the fire under control in about 45 minutes. Investigators with the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office say the 50-foot by 500-foot metal framed chicken house was in the process…
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