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Due to Weather Forecasts During the WMO – 2 Fishing Days have been Added to the Tournament
The 52nd White Marlin Open begins early Monday morning as the first boats head out to the deep water in search of the elusive white marlin and other billfish. Tournament officials have been watching the weather and due to inclement weather during the tournament – it has been extended an extra two days – through…
Read MoreUS Senator Coons Secures Key Wins for Delaware in Defense Appropriations Bill
The FY 2026 Defense Appropriations bill has moved out of the Senate Committee on Appropriations with a 26 to 3 vote. This measure provides the US military with $851.9-billion in discretionary funding needed to deter China and Russia, support servicemembers and their families and strengthen the defense industrial base. US Senator Chris Coons adds that…
Read MoreBlessing of the Combines in Snow Hill Saturday
The 25th annual Blessing of the Combines takes place in downtown Snow Hill on Saturday. The blessing celebrates local agriculture and a bountiful harvest and honors farm families. The fun begins at 10am and the parade of combines begins at 11am. The blessing will be by Pastor Ken Elligson of Spence Baptist Church. The Combines…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Two Men for Gun and Drug Charges Following Pursuit in Bridgeville
Two men have been arrested after a pursuit in the Bridgeville area on Wednesday afternoon. Delaware State Police spotted a Dodge Charger with a registration violation on Coverdale Road near Route 404 and initiated at traffic stop. The Dodge failed to stop and sped off on Route 404 in a reckless manner – and police…
Read MoreAdult-use Cannabis Now for Sale Legally in Delaware
Legal adult-use cannabis sales have begun in Delaware. Adults aged 21 and over can now legally purchase recreational marijuana and marijuana products from licensed cannabis retailers. The initial phase of adult-use cannabis sales is being implemented by a select group of existing medical marijuana compassion centers that have successfully transitioned into the combined medical and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Additional Arrests in Shooting Death of Seaford Man in Cambridge in June
UPDATED – 08/01/25 – Two more suspects have been arrested in the shooting death of 23 year old Alyson Elien of Seaford in Cambridge in June. Cambridge Police arrested 20 year old Ja’sire Kane of Cambridge last Friday on the following offenses: Murder 1st Degree Conspiracy Murder 1st Degree Murder 2nd Degree Assault 1st Degree …
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse of a Child
Dover Police have arrested a 56-year-old Dover man for sexual abuse of a child. During the month of July 2025, the victim reported to the Dover Police Department that Thomas Kennedy inappropriately touched them. Through the investigation, it was determined that Kennedy was known to the victim, who is a juvenile. The date/location, along with…
Read MoreUPDATE: Recreational Water Advisory Lifted at Deauville Beach/Cape Henlopen State Park
Location: Deauville Beach (Cape Henlopen State Park) As of this afternoon the recreational water advisory has been lifted at Deauville Beach (Cape Henlopen State Park) 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 Recreational Water Advisory Reason: Bacteria Location: Deauville…
Read MoreStorm Could Bring Localized Flooding and Damaging Winds
Delaware state officials are urging people in the First State to be aware and prepare for potential flooding and strong winds this afternoon through tonight from a severe storm that could produce excessive rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood and Severe Storm…
Read MoreSearch Warrant in Rehoboth Beach Leads to Arrest for Gun and Drug Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested a 47-year-old Rehoboth Beach man for felony gun and drug charges. Members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, and the Rehoboth Beach Police Department, today July 31st, executed a search warrant at a residence on Baltimore Avenue in…
Read MoreChief Justice Seitz Elected to Lead National Organization of Chief Justices
At its July 2025 annual meeting in Rockport, Maine, the Conference of Chief Justices elected Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. president of the national Conference of Chief Justices. Chief Justice Seitz will also serve as the Chair of the National Center for State Courts’ Board of Directors for a one-year term.…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested in Seaford on Drug, Firearm Charges
A 23-year-old Dover man is in jail after a loaded handgun and drugs were found in the vehicle he was driving in Seaford. Police say that shortly before 2 a.m., a police officer observed the vehicle run a stop sign at Virginia Ave and Bridgeville Highway. The driver, later identified as Sherwood Holley, attempted to…
Read MoreSenator Blunt Rochester Celebrates Committee Passage of Legislation to Make Manufacturing More Efficient in America
U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester announced that her bipartisan bill, the Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act, has passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee. Co-sponsored with Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), the bill aims to better coordinate national manufacturing strategies by aligning planning timelines. Currently, two major manufacturing plans operate on different update cycles—one every three…
Read MoreMan Sentenced in Wicomico County After Pleading Guilty to Rape in First Degree
A 65-year-old man who pleaded guilty on March 19th to Rape in the First Degree has been sentenced in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. James Thompson was sentenced to Life with all but 25 years of incarceration suspended. If Thompson is ever released, he will be subject to Lifetime Sexual Offender Supervision and will…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Legislation Requiring CPR, First Aid, AED Training for Coaches
Governor Matt Meyer has signed into law House Bill 71, which advances student safety in athletics. The bill was crafted to ensure that schools participating in the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association are prepared to respond to emergencies. HB 71 sponsored by House Majority Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris and Sen. Nicole Poore, enhances emergency preparedness in…
Read MoreUPDATE: Recreational Water Advisory Lifted at Cape Henlopen Main Beach/Cape Henlopen State Park
UPDATE 7/30/25: As of late this afternoon, July 30th, the Recreational Water Advisory has been lifted for  Cape Henlopen Main Beach (Cape Henlopen State Park) The recreational water 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:…
Read MoreSenators Coons, Cornyn’s Bill to Equip Law Enforcement with Trauma Kits Passes Senate
The Improving Police Critical Aid for Responding to Emergencies (CARE) Act, which was crafted to equip law enforcement officers with quality trauma kits so they can respond immediately if a civilian or fellow officer experiences a traumatic injury during a call, passed the Senate. The legislation is sponsored by U.S. Senators Chris Coons and…
Read MoreSearch Warrant in Georgetown Leads to Multiple Arrests for Drug Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested three individuals– 52-year-old Gary Jefferson and 54-year-old Paul Sample–both of Georgetown as well as 26-year-old Jamie Reed of Milford for felony drug and related charges following a search warrant in Georgetown yesterday. Members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, and the Georgetown Police Department, executed…
Read MoreAG Jennings Joins in Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Medicaid Funding Restrictions for Planned Parenthood
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings joined a coalition of 21 states and the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit challenging a provision in the recently signed federal budget reconciliation law, known as the “Big Beautiful Bill.” The lawsuit targets the “Defund Provision,” which prohibits Medicaid reimbursements for services provided at Planned Parenthood health centers.…
Read MoreBeat the Peak Alert Issued for Choptank & Delaware Electric Cooperative Members Today
A Beat the Peak Alert has been issued for Choptank and Delaware Electric Cooperative members for 3 to 6 pm today. During these times when the cost to purchase and produce power for members is high, Beat the Peak alerts are issued. During these alert periods, we ask members to conserve energy: turn the thermostat…
Read MoreNewark 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.…
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