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UPDATED: Seaford Voters Return Both Incumbents to City Council
UPDATED – 04/18/26 – Voters in Seaford have returned both incumbents to the City Council. Michael Bradley was the top vote-getter with 226, followed by Dan Henderson with 215 tallies. Roberto Santos received 164 votes. Bradley and Henderson will each serve another three year term. Matthew McCoy will return as Mayor – he was unopposed.…
Read MoreThe Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market will NOT Air – but You Can Still Call or Send Items
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Read MoreDelaware Senate Passes Court Date Reminder Pilot Program
Legislation that will establish a pilot court date reminder program in the Justice of the Peace Court has passed in the State Senate. Senate Joint Resolution 13, sponsored by Senator Brian Pettyjohn, was passed with a 20 to 0 vote with 1 absent on Wednesday. This reminder program would use text message notifications to help…
Read MoreSalisbury Fire Department Secures Four Grants to Enhance Lifesaving Services
The Salisbury Fire Department has applied for and been awarded four grants that will significantly enhance firefighter safety, emergency medical services and community health support. Now that all grants have been formally accepted by the Salisbury City Council and Mayor Randy Taylor, the department can move forward with the purchase of this lifesaving equipment. The…
Read MoreLittle League Opening Day Milford & Laurel on Friday/Milton and Delmar on Saturday
It’s opening night for Little League – in Milford and Laurel. In Milford – lineup for the parade begins at 5pm – the parade to the park steps off at 5:30pm. In Laurel – line up for the parade tonight is at 5:30 – parents – this is a drop-off and GO situation as the…
Read MoreDover Police Conduct Human Trafficking Operation with Partner Agencies
Dover Police in partnership with the FBI’s Delaware Violent Crime and Safe Streets Task Force and other agencies conducted a coordinated human trafficking operation in Kent County on April 1st– with a focus on Dover. During the operation, investigators made contact with 13 females engaged in commercial sex work. Each was offered various support services…
Read MoreUnemployment in Delaware Remained Steady in February
Delaware’s unemployment rate from January to February remained steady at 5.4% while the national unemployment rate increased from 4.3% to 4.4%. The unemployment rate in Sussex County also remained steady at 5.8%. The largest over-the-year job increase was in the Private Education and Health and Government sectors while the Leisure and Hospitality sector showed the…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Shots Fired at a Willis Road Apartment
Dover Police are investigating a shooting incident that damaged an occupied apartment on Willis Road early Friday morning. Police were called for shots fired just after 12:30am, but at the time no damage was seen and no information of offered by anyone in the area. Just after 9am a resident contacted police and advised there…
Read MoreEarth Day Events on Wednesday – Sussex and Kent Counties
Celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday with hikes, cleanups, tree plantings and other programs at parks and public spaces throughout Delaware through DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation. “Earth Day is an opportunity to celebrate the rich natural resources we have in the state of Delaware and contribute to efforts to maintain it for generations to…
Read MoreBerlin Names New Police Chief
There’s a new man in charge of the Berlin Police Department. The Town of Berlin has appointed Colonel Howard Drewer as the next Berlin Police Chief – effective Monday, April 20th. Col. Drewer brings nearly 30 years of distinguished law enforcement and military service, marked by a commitment to public safety, leadership and community engagement.…
Read MoreDelaware House Advances Immigration Limits as Lawmakers Introduce Oversight Bills
The Delaware House passed legislation limiting state and local cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement in sensitive locations such as schools, places of worship, and healthcare facilities, while allowing exceptions for urgent public safety situations and criminal cases under court order. Separately, Rep. Mara Gorman and fellow lawmakers introduced three bills–HB 366, HB 367, and…
Read MoreTrooper Involved Shooting During A Call For Service In Queen Anne’s County
Police are investigating a trooper-involved shooting that occurred during a call for service Thursday afternoon in Queen Anne’s County. According to Maryland State Police, around 3:40 p.m. yesterday April 16th, troopers from the Centreville Barrack responded to the unit block of Sherman Way in Chester for reports of a man threatening others with a knife.…
Read MoreAAA: Gas Prices Dip Slightly, Offering Modest Relief to Drivers
Drivers are getting a break at the pumps with the slight decrease in gas prices over the last several days. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline decreased 7 cents over the past week to $4.09. After last week’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, the price for a…
Read MoreThree Schools Earn Delaware Purple Star Recognition
Three Delaware schools have earned the Purple Star School designation, recognizing them for their commitment to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children. The 2026 recipients are Caesar Rodney School District’s J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center, Lake Forest School District’s Lake Forest High School, and Providence Creek Academy charter school. The schools were…
Read MoreMatch Day Brings More Than 250 Physicians to Delaware Health Systems
The 2026 Match Day season marks a record high for Delaware Healthcare Association (DHA) hospital members, with more than 250 new physicians set to join Delaware hospitals and health systems this July through Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs. The physicians will enter residency and fellowship training across the state’s six acute care hospital systems, which…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $5.2 Million in EARN Maryland Grants to Help More than 2,000 Marylanders Train for In-Demand Careers
Governor Wes Moore announced more than $5.2 million in EARN Maryland grants to expand workforce training and job placement programs across the state. The funding is expected to help over 2,000 Marylanders gain job training and credentials, connect nearly 1,000 residents to employment, and provide upskilling for more than 1,100 current workers. The investments target…
Read MoreDover Man with Four Prior Gun Convictions Sentenced to 40 Months in Federal Prison
A Dover man has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for drug dealing and possessing a firearm following multiple prior felony convictions. U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Hall imposed the sentence. Court records show 24-year-old Deontray Watson was released from state prison in February 2024 after a prior gun conviction. Less than a…
Read MoreOne Juvenile In Custody Following Armed Robbery, Another Still At Large
A 17-year-old juvenile accomplice has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery reported April 11th at the Holly Brook Apartment Complex. Laurel Police say the robbery occurred April 10th when the victim went to the 1300 block for a planned purchase. Two individuals approached him. One is accused of displaying a handgun, forcing the…
Read MoreWicomico County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Attempted Murder in Salisbury
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted murder that occurred on Richmond Avenue in Salisbury. Detectives responded to the scene of a reported shooting on Tuesday, April 14th at about 6:40 PM. One male victim was transported to TidalHealth with injuries that are not considered life-threatening. Anyone with information regarding this incident is…
Read MoreCourt Orders Delaware Department of Labor to Comply with Lawfully Issued Federal Subpoena
A federal judge has ordered the Delaware Department of Labor to comply with a Homeland Security subpoena tied to an immigration-related worksite investigation. Chief Judge Colm Connolly ruled the subpoena is valid and enforceable, requiring the state agency to turn over requested records after previously refusing. Federal officials say the decision affirms the government’s authority…
Read MoreArrest Made in November, 2025 Shooting of Occupied Home in Dover
Dover Police have arrested a 19-year-old Wilmington man in connection with a shooting that damaged an occupied home on November 28th, 2025. Malik Isabell was taken into custody without incident and is being held on $96,000 cash bail, facing multiple firearm-related charges, reckless endangering, and criminal mischief. Police say the incident happened late on November…
Read MoreFour Delaware Police Agencies Earn State Accreditation
The Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) has announced that four police departments—including the Dewey Beach Police Department, the Rehoboth Beach Police Department, the Harrington Police Department, and the Clayton Police Department—earned state accreditation from the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). As part of the rigorous process, a team of DPAC assessors ensured…
Read MoreDelaware Division of Small Business Launches Delaware Opportunity Zone 2.0 Mapping Tool
The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) has been working closely with the Office of State Planning Coordination, the Delaware State Housing Authority and the Office of the Governor to prepare for Opportunity Zones 2.0. As part of this collaboration, the State has just launched a Delaware-specific map showing the 61 census tracts eligible…
Read MoreDelaware Forest Service Launches Federal Firefighter Property Program to Support Fire Departments
The Delaware Forest Service (DFS) Wildland Fire Program has launched its Federal Firefighter Property (FFP) Program, a new initiative providing surplus federal and military equipment to fire departments across the state at no cost. Through partnerships with the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Forest Service, usable equipment is transferred to Delaware and redistributed…
Read MoreCommercial Property Fire in Dorchester County Under Investigation
A fire that occurred yesterday afternoon, April 14th, on Broad Street in Hurlock in Dorchester County is under investigation. The fire at the one-story commercial property began on the outside of the back of the building. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the blaze occurred in an approximately 50-gallon barrel containing…
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