DE AG Files Lawsuit to Stop Dismantling of Federal Dept of Education

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and 20 other attorneys general have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from dismantling the federal Department of Education. The lawsuit was filed Thursday and seeks to stop the agency’s destruction and to ensure that it can continue to support millions of students’ education. Jennings said in a…

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Maryland Flags to be Lowered to Half-Staff Sunday

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has ordered Maryland Flags to be lowered to half-staff on Sunday from sunrise to sunset. This in honor of former State Delegate Frank Turner who represented Howard County from 1995 to 2019. He passed away in Columbia, Maryland on Friday, February 14th. . .  

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Laurel Man Charged with 6th Offense DUI

A Laurel man has been arrested after Delaware State Police spotted a pickup truck with an unsecured load of wood traveling slowly on Camp Road near Laurel Thursday afternoon just after 12:30. A computer check showed the registration was fictitious and the trooper pulled the truck over. While speaking with the driver, 57 year old…

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Trussum Pond Near Laurel to Close for Construction Work on March 17th

Beginning on St Patrick’s Day, Trussum Pond near Laurel will be closed for a construction project through mid-April. The pond is managed by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation – the project includes grading and paving the boat ramp and parking lot to provide better access and reduce erosion issues that are currently impacting the…

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DSP Investigating Thursday Night Shooting on Atlanta Road in Seaford

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Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting on Atlanta Road in Seaford Thursday night just before 11 o’clock. Investigation shows that an unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots from an unknown vehicle – striking a house and vehicle. Police say there were eight people in the house – including a child – at…

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Fire at Cambridge Townhouse Under Investigation

The Maryland State Fire Marshal continues to investigate a two alarm fire in Cambridge that occurred Thursday night. Cambridge firefighters were called to Wood Duck Drive around 11:30pm for a report of an explosion. Fire crews arriving at the scene found the blaze began in the middle unit of a row of two story, wood…

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Legislation Reintroduced in Delaware to Expand Access to School Meals

Delaware lawmakers have reintroduced House Bill 125 to provide free school meals for all students, regardless of income. Sponsored by Representative Sherae’a ā€œRaeā€ Moore and Senator Elizabeth Ā ā€œTizzyā€ Lockman, the bill expands efforts to combat food insecurity by ensuring all students in the federal School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School Lunch Program (NSLP) schools…

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Two Arrested for Shots Fired Incident in Milford

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The Milford Police Department Criminal Investigations Division received a tip regarding an incident in which shots were fired in the area of West Street and NW 2nd Street, in Milford on February 24th. Through investigation, detectives learned that a vehicle had been damaged from the gunshots. No one was injured during the incident. Detectives identified…

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UPDATE: Gold Alert for Missing Dover Teen–Canceled

UPDATE 03-13-25: The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Wyatt Aiello. He has been located and is safe. Original Post: Dover Police have issued a Gold Alert for 17 year old Wyatt Aiello of Dover. Police say Aiello was last seen on January 27th around 9am in the 100 block of Derbyshire…

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New Jersey Man Sentenced for Trafficking Firearms

A 47-year-old New Jersey man– Robert Dorsey has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for trafficking firearms. The announcement comes fromĀ Shannon T. Hanson, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware.Ā U.S. District Judge Richard G. Andrews pronounced the sentence.Ā According to court documents, between September and October 2023, Dorsey sold a total of four firearms…

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Ocean View Police Department to Host Child Abduction Response Training

The Ocean View Police Department will host a three-day Child Abduction Response Team (CART) Training, whichĀ will take place from March 18th to March 20th with over 100 law enforcement officers, emergency responders, and child safety professionals from across the region on hand for the event. The training will be heldĀ  atĀ Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence…

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Seaford High School – Remote Learning Day Thursday

Due to Wednesday evening’s gun violence in the Seaford community, Seaford High School will transition to asynchronous learning on Thursday, March 13, 2025. HS students will be asynchronous on Thursday. Please check your Schoology for assignments and Zoom links. Edgenuity coursework can also be completed Seaford School District posted on it’s Facebook page:Ā  While no…

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UPDATED: Selbyville Police Arrest Suspect in Assault on Sunday

UPDATED – 03/12/25 – Selbyville Police report that Joshua Kositzke has been arrested. ===================================== Original Story – 03/09/25 – Selbyville Police are looking for a man in connection with an assault outside the McDonald’s at Mason Dixon Plaza. Police were called just before 2pm Sunday and met with the female victim. She told police he…

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Maryland State Police To Increase Patrols Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted and impaired driving throughout St. Patrick’s Day weekend. As a part of planned initiatives from Friday, March 14th through Monday, March 17th, Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on aggressive, distracted and…

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NOAA Educational Partnership Program Education and Science Forum at UMES

Ā  The 11th Biennial Educational Partnership Program (NOAA EPP) Education and Science Forum took place at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) earlier this month, bringing together top researchers, educators, and students to explore the future of marine and atmospheric sciences. Hosted by the NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC), the event…

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Home Under Renovation Catches Fire in Wicomico County

The cause of a fire at a two story, wood framed, residential structure onĀ River Street in Quantico in Wicomico County–is under investigation. Late last night, the owner of the property who lives nearby discovered the fire. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, prior to the fire, which started on the inside,…

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UPDATED: Sussex County Council Denies Borrow Pit near Laurel

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UPDATED – 03/11/25 –Ā The Sussex County Council recognized County retiree Loretta Benson. Benson has worked in the County Finance Department for over 29 years. Benson and several family members were on hand to celebrate her retirement. In Old Business, the Council revisited Conditional Use 2454, filed on behalf of H&K Group, Inc., for a borrow…

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Outdoor Burning Discouraged Due to DE’s Ongoing Drought Conditions & High Fire Risk

The Delaware Forest Service is urging all residents to refrain from outdoor burning. Delaware’s ongoing drought and current weather conditions has brought an uptick in wildfires statewide. A special weather statement was released over the weekend indicating an elevated fire risk due to dropping humidity levels and high winds across the region – including Delaware.…

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Lewes Fire to Possibly Dissolve EMS Service

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The Talk of Delmarva has acquired a copy of a letter that was sent to the Sussex County last week that basically says that without significant additional funding to address their existing deficit, the Lewes Fire Department will initiate the process of dissolving its EMS service. The fire company’s calls have increased as the number…

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Rehoboth Beach Commissioners Discuss Proposed Parking Season Expansion

Rehoboth Beach Commissioners discussed a proposed expanding of the parking meter and permit season during a workshop meeting Monday. Other parking recommendations were also discussed. Most of the discussion centered around parking issues with the Sea Witch Festival, which if the expanded season is approved would be included. The Commission also heard from Chamber President…

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