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Mosquito Spraying to Take Place over Weekend into Monday in Delaware
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application for mosquito larvae located in flooded forested wetland habitats. This application could take place during the daylight hours on Saturday, March 29, Sunday, March 30, and Monday, March 31, 2025, via helicopter (registration numbers N2268W and N863M). Application of Vectobac12AS (liquid BTI) to control mosquito larvae in the following…
Read MoreTwo Wicomico County Businesses to Benefit from Business Boost Microgrants from MD Dept of Housing & Community Development
Over $100,000 in Business Boost microgrants have been announced for several businesses on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary, Jake Day says the awardees include The Night Watch Childcare and Pickled Goose Catering – both in Wicomico County and Pizza Tower in Cecil County. Business Boost awards are…
Read MoreDelaware Unemployment Remains Steady & Lower than the National Average
While the national unemployment average ticked up to 4.1% in February from 4% in January, Delaware’s unemployment average remained steady at 3.6%. However the Sussex County unemployment rate increased from 4.2% in January to 4.4% in February. According to the Delaware Department of Labor, the Labor Force Participation rate set a record low at 59%…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash in Felton
UPDATED – 03/28/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 33 year-old Robert Hawkins of Dover, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday morning on Canterbury Road in Felton.  =====================================================================================  ORIGINAL STORY – 03/26/25 – One man is dead, and another has been hospitalized after a three-vehicle…
Read MoreUPDATED: Laurel Voters Choose a New Mayor
UPDATED – 03/28/25 –Â Â Voters in Laurel have chosen new leadership and elected Carlos Oliveras to the Mayor’s office. Oliveras received 112 votes to incumbent John Shwed’s 105 tallies. The two council seats both went to incumbents. The At-Large seat was won by Donald Holden with 158 votes to Laura Mackey’s 56 votes. Ward 3 will…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alerts Related to Area Bridge Work
In the Milton area, lane closures will go into effect at SR 1 and SR 16 for bridge inspection on April 8th., according to DelDOT. Motorists can expect daytime lane closures 9:00am to 3:00pm. Â Also, DelDOT announces there will be nighttime lane closures along US 113 to place beams for the new bridge on…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Presents Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Reset
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer today presented the State of Delaware’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Reset. Among the highlights of his presentation was the proposed adjustment of tax brackets. Governor Meyer says that the way in which the government is funded should be fair across all communities of the First State…   He explains that every…
Read MoreTwo Arrested During Prostitution Operation
An operation earlier this week conducted by the Dover Police Department specifically targeting prostitution at an undisclosed Dover area Hotel led to the arrest of two men. 49-year-old Matthew Boone of Barclay, Maryland and 31-year-old William Thomas of Dover were both released on a criminal summons on the charge of Patronizing a Prostitute. Patronizing or…
Read MoreFelton Police Arrest Two Following Months-Long Drug Investigation
A nine-month investigation into crack cocaine distribution has led to the arrest of two individuals in Kent County. Felton Police along with Viola and Milford Police, executed a search warrant at a residence on Abec Lane in Felton. 71-year-old Alfred Sewell and 58-year-old Terrie Keys were detained and arrested on multiple drug charges. Sewell was…
Read MoreAG Jennings Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Attorney General Kathy Jennings is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Delaware joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition. Delawareans may qualify for restitution under the terms…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Commemorates the One-Year Anniversary of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
Governor Wes Moore today joined Maryland leaders to mark the one-year anniversary of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore — remembering the six lives lost, honoring those who courageously responded, and commemorating the resilience of the entire state. The governor was joined by leaders from across the state of Maryland for a commemoration…
Read MoreDelaware Mosquito Control Section Plans Insecticide Application Downstate
The Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans an insecticide application to control mosquito larvae in flooded forested wetland habitats. The locations of the planned application include Georgetown, Harrington, and Woodside as well as near other areas in Kent and Sussex Counties. This application–weather permitting– could take place during the daylight hours on Thursday, March 27th via…
Read MoreFlorida Man Extradited in $200K Dorchester County Marine Burglary and Theft Case
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a Florida man following a months-long investigation into a large-scale commercial burglary at Gootee’s Marine in Church Creek, Maryland. On December 16, 2024, deputies responded to Gootee’s Marine for a reported theft from a secure boat storage yard. Six outboard boat motors, valued at more than…
Read MoreBipartisan Legislation Introduced to Safeguard Free Speech
Senator Spiros Mantzavinos has introduced bipartisan legislation–Senate Bill 80 aiming to safeguard free speech. The bill clarifies aspects of Delaware Code relating to strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs). SLAPPs commonly manifest as defamation, invasion of privacy, and nuisance complaints that weaponize legal action with the intention to limit public participation in the political process.…
Read MoreVIDEO: Today is the 1 Year Anniversary of the Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore
Maryland US Senator Chris Van Hollen spoke on the Senate Floor Tuesday night about the collapse of the bridge in the early morning hours of March 26th, 2024, after the MV Dali lost power and collided with a bridge support. Six Maryland transportation workers who were on the bridge lost their lives – and millions…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Senate Bill 21 Strengthening Delaware’s Corporate Law
Governor Matt Meyer has signed Senate Bill 21 into law, marking a significant update to Delaware’s corporate statutes. The legislation, which received bipartisan support in both the House and Senate, aims to maintain Delaware’s position as a leading jurisdiction for U.S. and global businesses. Developed in consultation with corporate leaders and legal experts, the bill…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves Ordinance Amendments for Two County Tax Exemptions & a New Bookmobile
UPDATED – 03/25/25 –Â The Sussex County Council met Tuesday in Georgetown. County Administrator Todd Lawson reminds County residents that if you plan to file an application to appeal the County property tax assessment – the deadline to do that is Monday, March 31st. Lawson also announced that the first Land Use Reform Working Group meeting…
Read MoreDE AG Urges Delawareans to Protect Genetic Information after 23andMe Files for Bankruptcy
23andMe has filed for bankruptcy and Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings is encouraging Delawareans who used the company’s genetic testing services to delete data from the company’s genetic database. 23andMe is looking to sell its genetic database through bankruptcy to the highest bidder – which Jennings says is an unacceptable risk. You should submit your…
Read MorePrescribed Burn Scheduled for Thursday near Milton
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) plans to conduct controlled burns in the Ellendale and Milton areas during the season which ends on April 30th. These burns are scheduled for the Ponders Tract/Pemberton Forest Preserve and Edward H. McCabe Preserve. On Thursday, March 27th, pending conditions, a burn is scheduled for the Ponders Tract near Milton and…
Read MoreRep. Stell Parker Selby Officially Sworn Into Office
20th District Representative Stell Parker Selby was officially sworn into office on Monday afternoon. Rep. Parker Selby was sworn-in in person with family members on hand for the ceremony. She has been absent from the General Assembly session since it began in mid-January because of a medical event. Officials say that while she was not…
Read MoreDelDOT to Hold Meeting on Rehoboth Avenue Drawbridge Maintenance Project on April 7
A public meeting with DelDOT on upcoming maintenance work on the Rehoboth Avenue drawbridge will be held on Monday, April 7 at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. The meeting begins at 5pm and will include maintenance repairs to other area bridges as well. DelDOT officials will discuss the reason for the painting, the project timeline…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Arrested on Weapons and Disorderly Conduct Offenses
A Millsboro man has been arrested after a shots fired incident that occurred Saturday night in Millsboro. Delaware State Police were called to Gravel Hill Road just before 11:30 for a report of disorderly conduct and shots fired. Police learned that 56 year old Harry Hudson approached a social gathering at a neighboring residence and…
Read More2nd Annual Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day Expo at DE Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility in Wilmington Saturday
The second annual Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day Expo will be held Saturday at the Delaware Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility at the Wilmington Airport. This honors the trailblazing legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen – but also propels the next generation toward careers in aviation, aerospace and STEM industries through hands-on workshops, career mentorship and…
Read MoreDE Insurance Commissioner Issues Bulletin Regarding Insurer’s Drone Usage
Delaware’s Insurance Commissioner has issued a bulletin regarding insurer’s drone usage. Commissioner Trinidad Navarro says that while aerial photography use has increased, insurers must balance these innovations with a commitment to fair consumer treatment, regulatory compliance, ethical standards and aerial imagery must be utilized in a transparent manner. This bulletin provides guidance as to how…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Burglary on North State Street Saturday
Dover Police are investigating a burglary at a home on North State Street Saturday. Police were called to the home around 4 Saturday afternoon and learned that sometime Saturday an unknown suspect entered the home and removed money and a purse. Police have no additional leads, but as anyone with information to contact Dover PD…
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