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UPDATED: DSP Identify Victims in Crash on Route 404/Seashore Highway Friday
UPDATED – 09/12/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 19-year-old Jeremy Blem Lopez from Millsboro, Delaware, and 23-year-old Andrea Reyes Castellanos from Honduras, as the people who died in the two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Friday afternoon near Bridgeville. Both were students at Washington Adventist University. ==================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 09/11/26 – Delaware State Police…
Read MoreLaurel Police Arrest Florida Man after Investigation of Hidden Camera in Restroom of Local Business
Laurel Police were called to a business on East Front Street on Tuesday after an employee reported finding a concealed camera inside an employee restroom. Police located and secured the small camera which was concealed from plain view on a shelf near the toilet and began an investigation. Police identified 41 year old Anil Weiler…
Read MoreCrisfield Garage Fire Friday Injures One
One person was injured in a garage fire Friday morning in Crisfield. Firefighters from Crisfield Fire Department were called for a garage fire just after 9am on Byrdtown Road. Crews arriving at the scene found fire in a single story brick and wood-framed detached garage. State Fire Marshal investigators say the cause was accidental –…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Announces Appointees to the Governor’s Supplier Diversity Council
In May, Governor Matt Meyer re-established the Governor’s Supplier Diversity Council through Executive Order 22 – reinforcing the initiative and seeking to expand opportunities for small and diverse businesses to compete for and win state contracts. On Thursday the Governor announced his appointees to the Council, which will be chaired by Division of Small Business…
Read MoreUPDATED: Over 30,800 Take Advantage of Early/Absentee Voting in First 8 Days
UPDATED – 09/11/26 – Early voting continues through Sunday for the Delaware Primary Election. There are 9 locations in Sussex County and 4 in Kent County and they are open from 11am to 7pm both Saturday and Sunday. There will be no early voting on Monday, September 14. As of Friday, September 11th, 30,800 Delawareans…
Read MoreCandidates Forum – Statewide Candidates – Thursday, September 17
This Candidates Forum includes candidates for US House and Senate, Attorney General, State Treasurer and Auditor of Accounts. This is being held in New Castle County on Thursday, September 17 at 7pm – it will be livestreamed at this link – https://www.youtube.com/live/OwIl_ewgr7M If you plan to attend in person you must Register Online – For security…
Read MoreDelaware Flags Ordered to Half-Staff until Sunset Tonight
Twenty-five years ago today, America changed forever. We remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11 – including the Delawareans and those connected to our state: Robert Flanagan, 33, of Claymont; Matthew Flocco, a 21-year-old Navy aerographer’s mate 2nd class; Keith Glascoe, a Delaware State University alumnus and FDNY firefighter; and Michael San Phillip, who…
Read MoreCity of Lewes 9-11 Remembrance
September 11, 2001, is a day our nation will never forget. On the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, the City of Lewes will join communities across the country in pausing to remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives, the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, and the countless families and…
Read MoreSussex County Property Taxes Due September 30th
Sussex County reminds property owners that Sept. 30th is the State-mandated deadline to pay annual County property tax bills. In August, the County’s Business Services office issued tax bills for the 2027 fiscal year, totaling an estimated $218 million in tax revenue. Annual tax bills include County property taxes, and County sewer and water, tax…
Read MoreAAA: Delaware Gas Price Average Surges 34 Cents in One Week
Gas prices have been rising significantly over the last several days. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline went up 13 cents since last week to $4.27 as crude oil prices continue climbing, according to AAA. Volatility in the Strait of Hormuz has pushed crude oil back in the $100 per barrel range…
Read MoreUPDATE: Second Suspect Arrested for Bank Robbery at WSFS Bank in Rehoboth Beach
UPDATED – 09/10/26 – Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Mark Smith, of Ellendale, as the second suspect involved in the bank robbery that occurred last month at WSFS Bank in Rehoboth Beach. During the investigation, detectives learned that a second suspect, identified as Mark Smith, helped Demetrius Frith-Thompson plan and commit the robbery. Detectives also…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Three in Milford Narcotics Distribution Investigation
Delaware State Police have arrested three people in connection with a narcotics distribution investigation in Milford. Police say 68-year-old Mark Boyd of Milford, 36-year-old Gary Williams of Ellendale, and 34-year-old Joseph Palmer of Seaford were working together to store drugs and proceeds from drug sales at multiple lots and vehicles on Unity Lane. During the…
Read MoreDNREC to Hold Community Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease Temporary Regulations Affecting Deer
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will hold a community meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, Wednesday, September 16th at 6:30 p.m. at Delaware Technical Community College’s Owens Campus in Georgetown. DNREC recently adopted temporary deer hunting and rehabilitation regulations aimed at limiting the spread of CWD and keeping it…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Arrested for Producing and Distributing Child Pornography
Federal agents have arrested a 30-year-old Bridgeville man on federal charges of producing and distributing child sexual abuse material. According to court documents, Thomas Twilley is accused of sexually abusing a child, taking sexually explicit photos of the child and sharing the images with an administrator of an online CSAM network. Twilley faces charges of…
Read MoreMaryland Releases 2026-2027 Vaccine Guidelines for Children and Adults
The Maryland Department of Health has released statewide vaccine schedules and recommendations for children and adults for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season. The recommendations include vaccines for COVID-19, flu and RSV, along with other routine immunizations such as measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and hepatitis B. The recommendations were developed using guidance from medical organizations…
Read MoreTwo Arrested in Dover on Gun Charges
Dover Police arrested 20-year-old Noah Blake and a 17-year-old juvenile Wednesday morning during a firearms investigation that led to the seizure of three handguns. Police say officers conducting a traffic stop near North DuPont Highway found two 9mm handguns inside the vehicle. One was a Polymer80 “ghost gun” equipped with a machine gun conversion device…
Read MoreState Office of Volunteerism to Deliver 9,000 Books to Delaware Schools on 9/11
The State Office of Volunteerism and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services will bring together volunteers to deliver 9,000 books to Delaware public schools throughout the state as a part of its 9/11 Day of Service. The day will begin with brief remarks and a moment of silence before volunteers begin loading books…
Read MoreSaturday is Public Safety Day in Dewey Beach
Join Dewey Beach for Public Safety Day! Public Safety Day is a FREE community appreciation event held right here in Dewey Beach! Join us Saturday, September 12th from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the Dewey Beach Lions Club on McKinley Ave. Meet your local police officers Check out the Fire & Rescue trucks Farm animals Balloon…
Read MoreRehoboth Farmers’ Market to Return to Grove Park
Beginning Tuesday, September 15th, the Rehoboth Farmers’ Market will be returning to Grove Park. According to the City of Rehoboth Beach, a few changes will be made including: All trucks, vans, and trailers used by vendors will be parked and set up in the parking lot. The Grove Street Parking Lot will be CLOSED to…
Read MoreThree Courts Rule In Delaware’s Favor On Voting Rights
Three courts have sided with Delaware in cases involving the state’s elections and campaign finance rules. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on August 31st denied an appeal from the Americans for Prosperity Foundation, which is challenging Delaware’s disclosure rules for third-party campaign advertisers. The ruling returns the case to the U.S.…
Read MoreSupreme Court Reverses Lower Court, Reinstates Age Limits on Most Guns
The Delaware Supreme Court has upheld a state law restricting the purchase, possession and control of most firearms by people under 21. Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced the ruling Tuesday, saying the court’s 4-to-1 decision overturns a 2025 Superior Court ruling that found House Bill 451 unconstitutional. The law was signed by then-Governor John Carney…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Criminal Justice Reform Package
Governor Matt Meyer has signed three criminal justice reform bills aimed at reducing the financial burden of the justice system, protecting digital privacy and strengthening reentry support. House Bill 133 gives Delaware courts discretion to waive certain fines and fees for people experiencing financial hardship, including those receiving public assistance or represented by the Office…
Read MoreDelaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) Gears Up for the Annual Delmarva Bike Week Event
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety has launched two motorcycle safety campaigns as Delmarva Bike Week gets underway. One campaign offers safety tips for Delaware drivers sharing the road with motorcycles, while the other focuses on motorcycle riders. According to OHS, more than 100-thousand riders and motorcycle enthusiasts are expected in Ocean City through Sunday,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Painting of Pedestrian Section of Rehoboth Drawbridge Begins Monday, Sept 14
UPDATED – 09/09/26 – This project has been delayed and will now begin on Monday, September 14 – and end on Friday, September 18. ===================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 09/08/26 – DelDOT will be working on the Rehoboth Beach drawbridge Wednesday through Friday this week to finish painting the sidewalk on the bridge. This will result…
Read MoreTraffic Stop in Salisbury Leads to CDS Arrest and Large Currency Seizure
A traffic stop in Salisbury led to a drug arrest and the seizure of over 12-thousand dollars in cash. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy stopped a 2023 Kia Sportage on August 28th near East Lincoln and Spring Avenues after observing a traffic violation. A registration check showed the vehicle’s registration was suspended.…
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