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Portion of Hollyville Road in Millsboro to Close for North Millsboro Bypass Reconfiguration
The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the closure of Hollyville Road between Washington Street Ext and SR 24 starting on Monday, June 16th  through mid-August. (weather permitting). Work is related to the N. Millsboro bypass. This closure is to realign Hollyville Road to its new configuration. It will reopen on the new alignment with the opening of…
Read MoreLong Neck Man Arrested for Selling Alcohol Without a License
A Long Neck man has been arrested by the Delaware Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) for selling alcoholic liquor without a license and other offenses. DATE officials were tipped to a location in Seaford, the I.Y.K.Y.K. Social Hall on Sussex Highway. Undercover personnel were able to make purchases of alcoholic beverages though the…
Read MoreWest End Neighborhood House Opens Sussex County
The West End Neighborhood House now has a Sussex County program for youths aged 18 to 23 who are homeless or leaving the foster care system. The opening of Life Lines South in Greenwood occurred Monday with Governor Matt Meyer in attendance, as well as Delaware’s Congressional Delegation and more. The facility is a renovated…
Read MoreIngrams Pond Boat Ramp Reopens near Millsboro
The Ingrams Pond boat ramp has reopened near Millsboro. DNREC officials have finished a four-month long construction project to upgrade the facility. The upgrades include a new boat ramp, installation of a new courtesy dock, expansion of the parking lot to accommodate boat trailers and car spaces and other site amenities. .
Read MoreOcean City Mayor Meehan Responds to MDE Permit Approval on Offshore Wind Project
After the Maryland Department of the Environment announced that it would move forward with issuing permits and approvals for construction of the offshore wind project off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan issued the following statement: “It is unconscionable to believe that the Maryland Department of Environment is ignoring pre-established…
Read MoreMD AG Brown Announces Sentencing for Multi-County Violent Crime Spree
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has announced that two defendants have now been sentenced on charges that stem from a long-term investigation into a violent criminal organization operating in and around Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County and Worcester County as well as the District of Columbia. Officials say the group were involved in three shootings…
Read MoreVIDEO: AG Jennings Sues Trump Administration to Prevent Efforts to Distribute Thousands of Machine Gun Devices Across Country
Zoom meeting with New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin, DE AG Kathy Jennings and MD AG Anthony Brown.  Comments from Attorney General Kathy Jennings begin at 9:42.  A coalition of 16 Attorneys General are suing the Trump Administration, and in particular the ATF, over its plans to distribute Forced Reset Triggers (FRT) to communities throughout…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Drawbridge Maintenance on Tuesday
The City of Rehoboth Beach says that routine maintenance on the Rehoboth Avenue drawbridge is scheduled for Tuesday. Maintenance openings will begin around 9am as needed. Â
Read MoreTwo Vehicle Crash in Milton Leaves 1 Dead and 1 Injured
UPDATED – 06/08/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 74 year old Mary O’Bier of Ellendale as the woman who died in the fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Friday in Milton. ===================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 06/07/25 – One person is dead after a 2 vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Route 16 and Mulberry Street in…
Read MoreThree Injured in Multiple Vehicle Crash on Isaacs Road near Milton
A multiple vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Isaacs Road near Milton is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police say a Hyundai driven by a 25 year old Dover man was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed. The driver lost control and struck a northbound Kia. The driver of the Hyundai then struck…
Read MoreHarbeson Man Arrested for Burglary a IRVFC in Oak Orchard
An investigation into a burglary at the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company station on Oak Orchard Road on June 4th led Delaware State Police to arrest a 52 year old Harbeson man. Police learned that an unknown white male entered the fire station through an unsecured door – then damaged an office door, stole property…
Read MoreTwo Charged with Drug Offenses by Seaford Police
Seaford Police have arrested two people on drug offenses after police spotted Devon Cannon who was wanted on several warrants. As police arrested Cannon, Miya Newcomb of Laurel attempted to remove items from Cannon’s possession – and several bundles of heroin fell to the ground. Newcomb was also arrested. Police located over 2200 bags of…
Read MoreUPDATED: DE AG Jennings Co-leads Lawsuit to Save AmeriCorps Wins Preliminary Injunction
UPDATED –Â 06/06/25 –Â A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction restoring key funding for the AmeriCorps program. A lawsuit co-led by Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and joined by 23 states and the District of Columbia was filed in late April to block the dismantling of AmeriCorps. Under this injunction, the Trump Administration must…
Read MoreOcean City, MD Implements New Tent & Beach Canopy Regulations to Enhance Safety and Accessibility
The Town of Ocean City, MD has officially passed new beach regulations prohibiting tents and limiting canopy use on its beaches, effective immediately. This ordinance aims to enhance safety, improve visibility, and ensure a more enjoyable experience for all beachgoers. Under the new policy, tents—defined as any structure with sides—are no longer permitted on Ocean…
Read MoreDemolition at One Rehoboth Site Extended to June 27
The City of Rehoboth Beach has extended the demolition permit for the One Rehoboth site a second time – now through June 27th. The demolition is of the existing Grotto’s Pizza and Sirocco Motel. This is the second extension – the City of Rehoboth Beach traditionally has a moratorium on this type of activity from…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying Friday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application during the evening hours tonight Friday, June 6, 2025. Application of Trumpet EC (Naled) with an airplane (registration numbers N5552A or N4001A) to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In Slaughter Beach, Prime Hook Beach, and Broadkill Beach. Near Milford, Milton, and Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying will…
Read MoreBill Introduced to Increase and Update Delaware Tobacco Taxes
Legislation introduced in the General Assembly this week would increase and update tobacco taxes in Delaware. House Bill 215 is an effort to reduce youth tobacco use, improve public health, align with neighboring states and generate revenue to help offset the $532-million annual cost of tobacco-related healthcare in Delaware. This measure will increase the taxes…
Read MoreMoore-Miller Administration Announce Government Modernization Initiative
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the Moore-Miller Administration’s government modernization initiative – which will include millions of dollars in projected long-term taxpayer savings. This initiative will save Maryland taxpayers up to $50-million in FY 2026 – and is expected to save $250-million across procurement, IT and vehicle fleet management over the next five years.…
Read MoreMilford & Rehoboth Beach Main Street Programs Earn Reaccreditation
Four Delaware Downtown Main Street programs have earned reaccreditation and 11 others have earned continued affiliate status from Main Street America.  The Delaware Division of Small Business announces the four programs that have earned reaccreditation are Downtown Milford, Inc., Rehoboth Beach Main Street, Inc., Downtown Dover Partnership and Downtown Wilmington Visions. The 11 downtown programs…
Read MoreUPDATE: Indian River School District Referendum #2 Defeated
UPDATE– 6/05/25: The Indian River School District’s current expense referendum was defeated by district residents on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The unofficial vote totals, according to the District are as follows:  FOR: 5,700 AGAINST: 6,766 Statement from Indian River School District Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens: “With the defeat of the referendum, IRSD’s administration and Board…
Read MoreUpdate – Second Suspect Arrested, Another Remains At-Large in Home Invasion-Robbery in Camden-Wyoming
Delaware State Police have arrested 20-year-old Daniel Johnson of Dover and are searching for 28-year-old Matthew Doby of Hartly following a home invasion-robbery that occurred Saturday night in Camden-Wyoming. Police responded to an RV on Mud Mill Road in Camden-Wyoming on May 31st, at approximately 10:58 p.m. Police say 3 masked male individuals, one of…
Read MoreSelbyville Police Department Issue Gold Alert for Missing 90-Year-Old Selbyville Man
The Selbyville Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 90-year-old Joseph DiFrancesco of Selbyville. Joseph was last contacted yesterday, June 4th. He claimed he was traveling to Georgetown, Delaware for a personal task. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is concern for his safety and well-being. He is described…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced in Delaware That Would Increase Penalties for Pollution Violations
In response to long-standing concerns from overburdened communities, Delaware lawmakers have introduced new legislation that would strengthen penalties and enforcement for commercial polluters in Delaware. Sponsored by Rep. Larry Lambert, House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, and Sen. Nicole Poore, House Bill 210, also called the Pollution Accountability Act, would increase penalties for pollution violations and require…
Read MoreMD State Highway Administration to Assist with Large Tank Moves in Worcester County
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will assist a private transport company with road closures for the movement of five oversized natural gas tanks along US 113 (Worcester Highway) in Worcester County in the coming weeks. Beginning around midnight on Monday, June 9th; Wednesday, June 11th; Friday, June 13th; Monday, June 16th and…
Read MoreUDSA FSIS Public Health Alert: Whole Foods Ground Beef Products
FSIS Announcement WASHINGTON, June 3, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be…
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