UPDATED: Wicomico County Officials say Newland Park Landfill to Resume Normal Operations Tuesday, Feb 10
UPDATED – 02/09/26 – Per States Attorney, Jamie Dykes and Acting Director of Public Works, the Newland Park Landfill will resume normal operations tomorrow, Tuesday February 10th, 2026. States Attorney Dykes added “I also want to note that the entire Solid Waste Division demonstrated professionalism and commitment in brutal conditions.  Law enforcement is grateful for their…
Read MorePrincess Anne Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest
A traffic stop by Princess Anne Police on Route 13 ended with the driver being arrested on drug and weapons offenses. Police recovered a loaded handgun equipped with a laser sight and found the driver was prohibited from possessing a firearm. Police also recovered: Approximately 407 grams of suspected marijuana $1,580 in U.S. currency A…
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Dona Jung – Berlin – South Ocean Pines pond. Click for full view
Read MoreTwo Arrested After Road Rage Incident in Somerset County
Maryland State Police have arrested two people from Virginia after an alleged road rage incident in Somerset County on Saturday. Police say 31 year old Kiana Chandler was driving a blue Volkswagen with Virginia tags when she brake checked the victim who came up behind her on Route 13 in Somerset County. As the victim…
Read More4 Family Pets Perish in House Fire in Nanticoke, MD
West Side firefighters were called for a residential structure fire Saturday afternoon just before 2pm. Crews arriving at the Hickman Lane home in Nanticoke found fire in a two story, wood framed home. Multiple fire companies were called to assist or provide backup. Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators say the fire was accidental – caused…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 02/07/26
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Read MoreMike Bradley with Billy Apostolou, Candidate for the OC Town Council – 02-06-26
Rep. McBride’s Amendment to Protect Delaware’s Coastal Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Advances Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride has advanced an amendment to the NASA Reauthorization Act that will help to protect Delaware’s coastal communities. The amendment was passed by voice vote during a committee markup this week in the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and would allow NASA to use its satellites and Earth Science expertise to…
Read MoreSeven Organizations Awarded Sports Tourism Capital Investment Funding
The Delaware Tourism Office announced that seven Delaware sports facilities have been awarded funding through the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund. This funding provides financial support to new or existing sports facilities that hold events throughout the year to attract out-of-state visitors and contribute to the state and local economy. The seven projects are in…
Read MoreThird Non-stop to Orlando Added at Salisbury Regional Airport
Breeze Airways is adding a Wednesday non-stop flight between Salisbury and Orlando – beginning on April first. This will bring three flights per week by Breeze Airways at Salisbury. Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano says the county’s airport is thriving and demand for convenient, affordable air service continues to grow. Currently Breeze and American Airlines…
Read MoreNo Election in Frankford Saturday; 1 Council Seat Remains Vacant
There is no election on Saturday in Frankford. Only two candidates filed for three open seats. Incumbent Kyle Quillen will return to the Town Council for another 2-year term and Brittney Outten filed for one of the other open seats. Council members Pam Davis and James Sample did not file for re-election.  There is still…
Read MoreUPDATED: DNREC Reopens Indian River Bay to Harvest of Bivalve Shellfish
UPDATED – 02/06/26 – DNREC has reopened the Indian River Bay to clamming and shellfish harvest after a mandatory 21-day closure that followed a Jan. 15 wastewater release from the town of Millsboro’s sewage system. The emergency closure was enforced by DNREC under National Shellfish Sanitation Program requirements when the sewage spill threatened to impact…
Read MoreGeorgetown Police Seeking Community’s Assistance in Hit and Run Case
The Georgetown Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance regarding a hit and run crash that occurred Sunday, January 22nd at 9:30 AM. The vehicle entered The Circle from East Market Street and while exiting on to North Bedford Street, the right portion of the trailer struck a building. Anyone with information should contact the…
Read MoreGas Prices Edge Higher as February Kicks Off
The month of February is kicking off with slightly higher gas prices. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular is up a couple of cents from last week at $2.89. Gasoline demand is down, as fewer drivers hit the road during the recent winter storms. But this is the time of year…
Read MoreUPDATE: Woman Turns Herself In After Hit-and-Run Involving ICE Agent
UPDATE — 02/05/26: Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis says a woman has turned herself in following a hit-and-run crash in Salisbury that involved a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The incident occurred Tuesday when a passing vehicle struck the agent. Deputies extensively interviewed the woman, reviewed video evidence, and examined her cell phone…
Read MoreDelaware Schools Recognized for Strong Performance and Progress in Closing Achievement Gaps
Several Delaware schools are being recognized for strong academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps. The Christina School District earned national recognition, with Albert H. Jones Elementary named a National ESEA Distinguished School for exceptional student performance, and William B. Keene Elementary honored for closing the achievement gap. In Sussex County, Frederick Douglass Elementary…
Read MoreSenator Buckson Urges Delaware to Rethink SAT’s Role in Measuring School Success
State Senator Eric Buckson is leading a statewide discussion on how Delaware measures high school success, questioning the SAT’s role as the primary measure of school performance and student proficiency. A former public educator and coach at Polytech High School, Buckson says the SAT has value for college-bound students but was never designed to measure…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced to Streamline Food Licensing, Boost Maryland’s Ag Economy
Maryland farms could soon be allowed to expand on-farm food service operations under new legislation designed to create economic opportunities and add value for local communities. The proposal, introduced by the Maryland Department of Health in coordination with the Departments of Agriculture and the Environment, would streamline food licensing by creating a new, renewable one-year…
Read MoreAAA: Game Day Among Deadliest for Drunk Driving
As football fans look forward to the big game, Super Bowl Sunday is consistently one of the deadliest days for drunk driving in the United States, with approximately 45% of all traffic fatalities on game day involving alcohol-impaired drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). AAA and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware Holding SOUPer Bowl Food Drive
From now through Super Bowl Sunday, the Food Bank of Delaware is collecting canned soup as part of its fourth annual SOUPer Bowl food drive. Food Bank President and CEO Cathy Kanefsky says the drive gives the community an easy way to turn Super Bowl excitement into meaningful support for Delaware families facing hunger. Donations…
Read MoreGovernor Wes Moore Announces $79 Million in Federal Funding to Expand High Speed Internet Access
Maryland has received federal approval to expand high-speed internet access statewide. According to the Office of Governor Wes Moore, the approval specifically applies to the State’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) plan, and provides $79.1 million in funding, which will support the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Connect Maryland initiative. State officials…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; Selbyville Man Charged in Murder of Family Member
UPDATE– 02/04/26: Delaware State Police have identified 71-year-old Liudmyla Levchenkoof Selbyville, Delaware, as the woman who was killed by her son-in-law on Monday in Selbyville. Initial Post: A Selbyville area man has been arrested for the murder of a family member in Selbyville. Delaware State Police were called to a home on Pinto Drive east…
Read MoreDelaware Grocery Initiative Applications Open Feb. 20th
The Delaware Division of Small Business will open applications February 20th for the Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program, which aims to expand access to healthy, affordable food in food deserts and at-risk areas statewide. The program offers $700,000 in grant funding for Delaware farmers, independent and community grocery retailers, food banks,…
Read MoreEarly Morning Bomb Threats in Capital School District; All Clear Given
Law enforcement has given the all-clear at Dover High School and Kent County Secondary ILC following an investigation into multiple bomb threats early this morning that disrupted school transportation and operations in the Capital School District. Earlier today, the district implemented a two-hour delay for students in grades 1 through 8 after the threats prompted…
Read MoreSpring Turkey Season Lottery Attracts Record Number of Applicants for Hunting State Wildlife Areas
A record 992 hunters applied for 540 available State Wildlife Area turkey hunting permits ahead of the upcoming spring season. The Wildlife Section conducted the annual lottery January 21st, covering all 19 state wildlife areas and Delaware’s two national wildlife refuges—Bombay Hook and Prime Hook. Permits are valid for one of four season segments, with the spring turkey…
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