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Two Charged with 2nd Degree Murder after Death Investigation in Dover
Two Dover men have been arrested for murder and other offenses after a death investigation last week in Dover. Last Thursday Delaware State Police were called to Wyoming Mill Road to check on the welfare of a resident following a report from a healthcare facility that caused concern for the resident’s safety and well-being. Troopers…
Read MoreFunland’s Al Fasnacht Passes
He was the cornerstone of Funland on the boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach – and the local community – since 1961. A post on the Funland Facebook page Sunday announced the passing of Allen “Al” Fasnacht – he was 96. Al impacted many people but did it quietly, with humility and kindness. He did everything at…
Read MoreMD Congressman Andy Harris to Hold Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday, March 25
Maryland 1st District Congressman Andy Harris will hold at Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday March 25 from 5:30 to 6:30pm. The Town Hall will be live streamed – or you can call the Listen in line. For additional information – contact Congressman Harris’s DC office at 202-225-5311. Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Time: 5:30-6:30pm Listen…
Read MoreSB 75 Would Limit Restrictions that a County May Impose on Marijuana Establishments in Delaware
Legislation introduced last week by Delaware State Senator Trey Paradee would limit the restrictions a county may impose on the operation of marijuana establishments in Delaware. Senate Bill 75 requires that a medical marijuana compassion center granted a conversion license for a retail marijuana store must be allowed to operate the store as a non-conforming…
Read MoreDelaware Lawmakers Working Multiple Bills Dealing with Electric and Public Utilities
Legislation introduced on Friday in the Delaware General Assembly would direct all electric public utilities in the First State to take part in a study to be undertaken by the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility to assess and analyze the costs and benefits of the adoption of energy storage systems in Delaware. Senate Joint Resolution 3…
Read MoreMeter Parking Fee Increase Approved by Dewey Beach Town Council
The Dewey Beach Town Council has discussed a possible increase in parking fees for the upcoming summer season. The revenue from an increase in the hourly parking meter fee from $3.50 to $4 would help to pay the towns operating expenses and employee salaries. During Friday’s meeting the Town Council voted unanimously to approve the…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Commissioners Adopt FY 2026 Budget
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners has adopted the city’s proposed nearly $44-million ($43,993,060) budget for FY 2026 – which begins on April 1st. The FY 2026 budget, which is $5.4-million larger than the current budget, includes NO increase in taxes, rates or fees. The Commissioners voted 5 to 1 to adopt the budget. Commissioner Suzanne Goode…
Read MoreCambridge Fire Thursday Afternoon – Accidental
A fire Thursday afternoon in Cambridge was accidental according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Rescue Fire Company was called to Hudson Road just before 4pm on Thursday where they found a fire in a two-story home. State Fire Marshal investigators learned the occupants were burning trash behind the residence which spread to the outside…
Read MoreBethany Beach Fire Thursday Morning Under Investigation by State Fire Marshal
Firefighters from Bethany Beach were called for a structure fire on Campbell Place just after 2am on Thursday. Crews arriving at the scene found a working fire on the top floor of a three-story building. Multiple fire companies were called to assist or provide backup. A second alarm was struck when the fire began to…
Read MorePublic Meeting Thurs, March 27 in Dover on Proposed Changes to Horseshoe Crab Management Plan
A public meeting on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission horseshoe crab management plan will be held on Thursday, March 27 from 6 to 8pm at the Little Creek Hunter Education Training Center on Bayside Drive in Dover. Public input will be taken on proposed changes to the plan – that would allow the ASMFC…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gold Alert Canceled for Missing Frankford Teen
UPDATED – 03/21/25 – Delaware State Police have located the missing teen. ============================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 03/20/25 – Delaware State Police Troop 4 has issued a Gold Alert for 14-year-old Adam Harding of Frankford. He was last seen on Omar Road in Frankford on January 28th. Attempts to contact and locate him have been unsuccessful…
Read MoreRehoboth Avenue Repaving Project to Resume in April
Paving on Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach will resume in April. DelDOT will finish the repaving project that was halted last December because of the arrival of cold weather. So far, paving has been completed from the bandstand to 2nd Street. When work resumes, The contractor will be milling and paving between 2nd Street and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Snow Hill Mayor & Council Fill Town Council Vacancy; General Election Candidate Filing Ends March 31
UPDATED – 03/21/25 – The Snow Hill Mayor and Council met in Special Session on March 18 to discuss during a closed session the candidate(s) interested in filling the remaining weeks in the Central District. Aaron Lumpkins was selected as the interim Central District Councilman until the end of the term on June 10th. There…
Read MoreIRSD Referendum Defeated
The Indian River School District’s current expense referendum was defeated by district residents yesterday– Thursday, March 20th. The unofficial vote totals are as follows: FOR: 4,749 AGAINST: 5,424 “We are obviously disappointed with the result of the referendum but understand that this is part of the school funding process in Delaware,” Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens said. “We…
Read MoreAdvocates Call for Collaboration to Strengthen Healthcare in Delaware
Surrounded by elected officials and advocates, five leading health organizations today announced a first-ever cross-sector advocacy agenda to strengthen healthcare in the First State. This coalition is made up of the Delaware Healthcare Association, Medical Society of Delaware, Delaware Nurses Association, Delaware Health Care Facilities Association and Delaware Association for Home & Community Care. Senate…
Read MoreRecent Increase in Measles Cases; DPH Provides Recommendations to Protect Yourself and Your Children
With the recent increase in measles cases throughout the United States, the Delaware Division of Public (DPH) has received requests for information on how Delawareans can protect themselves from the measles virus. As advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to protect against measles remains vaccination, according to the…
Read MoreDSP Detectives Investigating Attempted Robbery in Seaford
Delaware State Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred in Seaford early Tuesday morning. According to State Police, on March 18th, shortly before 3 AM, troopers were contacted at Troop 5 in Bridgeville for a report of an attempted robbery that occurred on Concord Road near Sussex Highway. Police say the victim was driving…
Read MoreDelaware Supreme Court “On the Road” Program at Del Tech in Georgetown to Hold Oral Arguments
The Delaware Supreme Court returned to Delaware Technical Community College’s Owens Campus in Georgetown earlier this week to hold oral arguments. This marks the second year that the Justices have traveled to Sussex County as part of ongoing community and educational outreach efforts. Just as in 2024, nearly 400 high school students attended the oral…
Read MoreRoutine Traffic Stop Leads to Firearm and Narcotics Arrest
A routine traffic stop conducted by the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of two individuals on multiple drug and firearm-related charges, including possession with the intent to distribute. The driver–19-year-old Derek Wongus and passenger, 18-year-old George Spry–were both found to be under the age of 21, making it illegal for them to…
Read MoreOne Day Road Closure Next Week Related to North Millsboro Bypass Project
Fox Run Road between Patriots Way and Betts Pond Road will be closed for one day–on Thursday, March 27th, according to DelDOT. The time frame of the closure will be from 6am to 6pm (weather permitting). The closure is due to bridge work related to the North Millsboro Bypass Project. Detour – Traffic on Betts Pond Road trying…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested on Firearm Charges
Dover police arrested a man on firearm charges following an administrative search last night. Dover Police, along with the Street Crimes Unit, assisted Delaware Probation and Parole in searching 30-year-old Matthew Hoskins and an apartment on Fairway Lakes Drive. During the search, officers discovered a loaded Glock .22 caliber handgun. Hoskins, who is prohibited from…
Read MoreUPDATE: Two Arson Arrests for Duck Blind Fire in Dorchester County
UPDATE–3/19/25: Two Dorchester County men have been charged with Arson after a duck blind fire earlier this month. Deputy State Fire Marshals arrested Paul Ellwood and Edwin Krell—both in their 40’s– for a fire that was intentionally set in early March. The fire occurred at the duck blind at Bluff Point in Hoopersville. Investigators determined…
Read MoreUPDATE: Gold Alert Issued for Millsboro Teen–Canceled
UPDATE: 3/19/25: The Dover Police Department has canceled the Gold Alert for a 16-year-old Millsboro girl–Navaeh Seney. She has been located and is safe. Original Post: The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for a 16-year-old girl– Navaeh Seney of Millsboro. Seney was last seen early this morning, February 19th at about 5:41 a.m.…
Read MoreREMINDER: Indian River School District Referendum Vote is Thursday, March 20
REMINDER – 3/19/25 – Voters in the Indian River School District go to the polls on Thursday for a current expense referendum. The last tax increase for operating expenses was in 2017 and district officials say that expenses have increased and the District began FY 2023 operating at a budget deficit. Passage of the referendum will…
Read MoreUPDATE: Berlin Man Sentenced for Felony Hit-and-Run Incident Resulting in Death
CORRECTION: The Judge in this case was misidentified in the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s release. The correct Judge is The Honorable Brett W. Wilson, retired Judge of the Dorchester County Circuit Court. ======================================================= UPDATE— 03/19/25: 24-year-old Tyler Mailloux of Berlin, Maryland, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a felony hit-and-run that resulted…
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