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“Safe Schools Sentry Act” to Expand School Security Options for Private Schools Introduced in Delaware General Assembly
Legislation to provide private schools with additional tools to enhance campus safety and protect students and staff has been introduced in the Delaware General Assembly. Senate Bill 304, the Safe Schools Sentry Act creates a narrowly tailored exemption within Delaware’s Safe School Zone law to allow trained and authorized individuals, referred to as ‘sentries,’ to…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Former Police Officer for Rape
A former Delaware and Maryland police officer has been arrested by Delaware State Police following a sexual assault investigation. Police say 33 year old William Paskey of Harrington met the female victim on a dating app in 2022 and invited her to his residence. The victim told police that Paskey became aggressive and engaged in…
Read MoreMariners Watch for Shoaling Hazard in Assawoman Bay Navigational Channel
DNREC has issued a warning notice for mariners navigating Assawoman Bay to use caution because of extreme shoaling hazards that have limited portions of the navigational channel – especially during low tide conditions. Severe shoaling has been identified near Marker 1 and Marker 5. Boaters are encouraged to proceed at slow, no-wake speeds and remain…
Read More26 New Maryland State Troopers Graduate in 160th Trooper Candidate Class
The 160th Trooper Candidate Class of the Maryland State Police was welcomed by Governor Wes Moore on Friday. There are 26 new troopers joining the ranks after 28 weeks of training. Among the members of this class, six have prior military experience, six are paramedics and six were Maryland State Police cadets. Eight of the…
Read MoreSussex Central Middle School Science Teacher, Emily Wright, IRSD Teacher of the Year
Sussex Central Middle School science teacher, Emily Wright, has been named the Indian River School District’s Teacher of the Year for 2026-2027. That announcement was made Thursday night – Wright was chosen from a pool of 15 candidates – one from each school. Wright has taught science a Sussex Central/Millsboro Middle School since 2020 –…
Read MoreEaston Airport Modernization Project Continues – Operational Impacts at Easton Airport as of 5/8/26
Construction at the Easton Airport continues. This is to enhance the safety and operational efficiency of the airport facilities – and bring the airfield into compliance with current FAA standards. Full closure of the airport has been delayed – currently Runway 15/33 is closed for rehab – to fill cracks, seal filling and a new…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Indentified in Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Lewes; Crash Remains Under Investigation
 UPDATE: The Delaware State Police have identified 23-year-oldKenya Hernandez-Gomez,from Millsboro, Delaware, as the woman who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Wednesday morning in Lewes. The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed or has information about the crash to contact Corporal Grade…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Executive Orders Aimed at Supporting Small Businesses
In recognition of National Small Business Week, Governor Matt Meyer visited two locally owned businesses in Milford today and signed two Executive Orders aimed at expanding opportunity for small and diverse businesses across Delaware. Executive Order 21 creates an Office of Small Business Access to help entrepreneurs navigate state services, reduce regulatory barriers, streamline inspections,…
Read MoreNational Gas Price Average Rises More Than 25-Cents for Second Straight Week
Drivers are seeing another sharp increase at the pump, with the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline rising 25 cents for the second consecutive week to $4.55. Pump prices are now $1.40 higher than they were a year ago and have reached their highest level since 2022, when the national average peaked at…
Read MoreOver $572,500 in Rolling Grants Expands Community Access to Arts Experiences Across Delaware
The Delaware Division of the Arts has announced the second round of Fiscal Year 2026 grant awards, distributing $572,573 through 209 grants supporting arts programming statewide. The funding was awarded through rolling and recurring grant opportunities designed to respond to community needs and seasonal scheduling. Projects supported include local performances and exhibitions, teaching artist residencies…
Read MoreEaston Police: Salisbury Driver Charged After Losing Control in Multi-Vehicle Crash
Officers with the Easton Police Department recently served a criminal summons on a 73-year-old Salisbury man charging him with reckless and negligent driving and multiple traffic violations stemming from a crash that happened on Dec. 3rd on Ocean Gateway and Chapel Road. Investigators, with assistance from the Maryland State Police Crash Team, determined that Bushra…
Read MoreEaston, MD Man Arrested Following Altercation, Threat with Knife
An Easton, Maryland man has been arrested in connection with a disturbance at an area residence. Easton police say that on May 2nd, officers responded to a residence for a 911 hang-up call with yelling heard in the background. Officers encountered 32-year-old Lequan Savage of Easton, who was involved in a disturbance with two other…
Read MoreDelaware State Representative Jeff Hilovsky Announces Decision Not to Seek Re-Election
Delaware State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky who represents the 4th District tells the Talk of Delmarva’s Mike Bradley that he will not run for re-election. Hilovsky a Republican is in his 2nd term. He was first elected in 2022. The two-term legislator said his decision was mainly motivated by his desire to spend more time with…
Read MoreDNREC Announces June 6 and 7 Will be Free Fishing Days in Delaware Waters
DNREC encourages Delawareans and visitors alike to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week (June 6th-14th) with two days of free fishing in the state Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th. On these two days anglers may fish, crab and clam in any Delaware waters without possessing a 2026 fishing license. The free fishing dates were…
Read MoreAttorney General Brown Announces Sentences of Outlaw Motorcycle Club Members Involved in Interstate Motorcycle Theft Ring
Five members associated with the Sin City outlaw motorcycle club were sentenced after pleading guilty to participating in a criminal organization tied to a multi-state motorcycle theft scheme involving more than $100,000 in stolen motorcycles. The convictions stem from a multi-jurisdictional investigation by Maryland’s Attorney General’s Organized Crime Unit into a coordinated theft operation spanning…
Read MoreFelton Man Faces Trespassing, Disorderly Conduct Charges Following Royal Farms Incident
A 34-year-old Felton man has been arrested on multiple charges after police say he returned to a Royal Farms on South DuPont Highway where he had previously been involved in a trespassing complaint. Felton Police said officers initially responded in late March after the suspect reportedly refused to leave the store, became disorderly, and used…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury Announces Maryland Folk Festival Will Not Be Held in 2026
The City of Salisbury has announced that the Maryland Folk Festival will not take place in 2026 due to funding challenges following a difficult sponsorship and grant cycle. After careful evaluation, the City determined that it cannot produce the Festival at the quality and experience level the community expects. Since its transition from the National Folk Festival,…
Read MoreSalisbury University Issues Traffic Advisory for 2026 Commencement May 20-21
Salisbury University is advising the public of significant traffic and parking changes for its Spring Commencement ceremonies scheduled May 20–21. The Wednesday graduate ceremony at Maggs Physical Activities Center and Thursday undergraduate ceremony at Sea Gull Stadium will bring heavy traffic around campus, with expected delays on major routes including Route 13, Milford Street, Beaglin…
Read MoreDelaware Lawmakers File Bill to Improve Maternal Care After Early Discharges
To improve maternal safety and continuity of care, Delaware lawmakers filed a bill mandating discharge plans for laboring patients sent home before giving birth. Sponsored by State Senator Marie Pinkney and House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, Senate Bill 301 would require hospitals to provide aftercare instructions, assess travel time and distance, confirm reliable transportation, and identify…
Read MoreDART Statewide Service Change to Become Effective May 17, 2026
DART Statewide Bus Service Change becomes effective Sunday, May 17th. DTC received feedback from riders and the public through two public hearing workshops held in February, as well as website submissions. As a result of a thorough review of all comments, modifications were made to the original proposal. The route specific details can be viewed at Approved…
Read MoreAI Transparency and Safety Bills Pass Delaware House
Recognizing growing risks for consumers as artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to rapidly advance, the House has passed two bills that aim to protect Delawareans from fraud and deception in an increasingly digital world. Taken together, the two measures would increase penalties for theft involving the impersonation of a family member—a tactic that has become more…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash
The Dover Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred overnight in the area of South New Street just south of West Division Street. At approximately 12:44 a.m., officers arrived and located a 2013 Nissan Murano that had struck a tree on the side of the roadway. Police found the driver, identified as 26-year-old…
Read MoreGov Moore Approves Affordable Housing Plan to Guide More Than $300-million in Investments
Governor Wes Moore has approved the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s 2026 Qualified Allocation Plan, which allocates State funding and federal tax credits to fund affordable housing projects. The plan will guide more than $300 million worth of investments in housing development.  The federally-mandated Qualified Allocation Plan communicates goals for affordable housing development…
Read MoreFelton Man Arrested on Assault & Weapons Charges after Stabbing at Dover Bar
A stabbing at a Dover bar Sunday night has led to the arrest of a Felton man. Delaware State Police were called to the Touchdown Bar just after 11pm and learned that a male victim was stabbed by a man identified as 44 year old Charles Murray of Felton. Investigation revealed that Murray accused the…
Read MoreTraffic Stop by DSP Sunday in Leipsic Ended in Arrest for Drugs & Weapons
A traffic stop by Delaware State Police Sunday morning around 7:45 led to the arrest of 2 people in Leipsic. Police spotted a Tahoe commit multiple traffic violations before making the traffic stop and contacting the driver, identified as 39 year old James Bell of Camden, who showed signs of impairment. A passenger – a…
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