DNREC to Hold Regulatory Review Hearings in Late June
DNREC has initiated a comprehensive review of Department regulations that have not been amended during the past four years. By statute, every state executive branch agency must reassess older regulations on a four-year cycle to determine whether these regulations should be modified or eliminated. DNREC will hold regulatory review hearings June 24th, 25th and 26th…
Read MoreNext Round of Quick-Build Safety Projects Planned to be Implemented at Locations Across Maryland
Building upon the success of its first-ever Complete Streets Leadership Academy in 2024, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is partnering with local jurisdictions this summer to deploy Complete Streets “quick-build” demonstration projects to improve safety on state-owned roadways in communities across Maryland. Quick-build projects are planned for several counties including Dorchester–specifically MD…
Read MoreOCPD Enhances School Bus Safety with High Visibility Enforcement Grant
If you’ve noticed Ocean City, Maryland police officers following or stationed near school buses lately, that is no coincidence. The officers have been accompanying school buses as part of a targeted safety initiative. The Ocean City Police Department received a High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) grant earlier this year for nearly $30,000 from the National Highway…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Seeking Public’s Assistance to Find Missing Woman
The Salisbury Police Department is seeking help from the public in locating 25-year-old Shaquanna Rutherford, who was last seen in the area of Salisbury City Park approximately two weeks ago. Ms. Rutherford is described as being 5’2″ and 280 pounds. Rutherford is considered critically missing due to health concerns; there are no other suspicious circumstances.…
Read More13-year-old Student Facing Charges After Bringing Unloaded Handgun to School
A 13-year-old student at Milford Central Academy is facing several charges after being found in possession of an unloaded handgun during the school day on Monday, June 2nd. The School Resource Officer secured the weapon and took the student into custody after another student alerted school officials about a photo. No ammunition was found. The…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/04/25
User 284190339 · 06-04-25 Fishing Report Tuesday was a beautiful day and a lot of fish were caught. Earlier in the week Greg Allen caught a very nice sheepshead out of Indian River Inlet on a sand flea. Julie Stevenson fishing with Mike Fisher at B Buoy caught three flounder, all measuring 19 inches. John…
Read MoreJoint Finance Committee Conclude Budget Markup Process
The Joint Finance Committee has concluded their budget markup process. This is when lawmakers review the governor’s recommended budget and vote on funding requests – writing the FY 2026 operating budget. The committee had a challenge with a budget from outgoing Governor John Carney and one from incoming Governor Matt Meyer. The committed used Governor…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Burglary at First State Vape
Dover Police are investigating a burglary at First State Vape. Police were called to the North DuPont Highway business around 2:30 Tuesday morning for a burglary alarm. Officers found the front door shattered and that a light-skinned black male forced entry into the business and removed several products and left. Anyone with information on this…
Read MoreDover Man Charged with Weapons Offenses
A Dover man was arrested Monday after he ran from members of the Dover Police Street Crimes Unit during a firearms investigation. Police located 18 year old Noah Blake in the area of Mifflin Road and Fawn Street, but he ran from officers. During the pursuit officers located a loaded 9mm handgun along the path…
Read MoreDover Police Arrest Dover Woman for Robbery
A Dover woman has been arrested for a robbery that occurred Saturday just after 6:30pm on White Oak Road in Dover. Police say the victim was at a bus stop when she was approached by a skinny white female who began arguing with her, then pepper sprayed the victim and stole her purse. Police identified…
Read MoreSussex County Council Adopts Resolution in Support of the Preservation of Local Governance
The Sussex County Council discussed and adopted a Resolution in support of the preservation of local governance. The vote was unanimous and is similar to resolutions recently adopted by County officials in Kent and New Castle Counties. This measure came about after state lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 159, which would override the County Council’s vote…
Read MoreReminder – Part of Second Street in Lewes to Close to Vehicle Traffic Wednesday
A reminder that beginning at 7am Wednesday, Second Street in Lewes will be closed to vehicle traffic between Savannah rod to Market Street. The Board of Public Works will be making pipe and sinkhole repairs and the closure is expected to last most of the day. Pedestrian access will remain open.
Read MoreFinal Public Workshop for North Bethany Bicycle & Pedestrian Corridor Study Tonight
The final public workshop for the North Bethany Bicycle and Pedestrian Corridor Study will be held tonight from 5 to 7pm at the South Coastal Library on Kent Avenue in Bethany Beach. This study is to identify opportunities to improve safety and provide low-stress bicycle and pedestrian facilities along Route 1 between Bethany Beach and…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/03/25
User 284190339 · 06-03-25 Fishing Report Monday wasn’t perfect, but compared to what we have been seeing it was a beautiful day. The remainder of the week looks just fine. Lewes Harbour Marina had good reports from charter boats that fished ocean structure. I suspect the boats targeted flounder because the number of sea bass…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delawareans Speak out on Senate Bill 159 During Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee Meeting in Dover
UPDATED – 06/02/25 – 9pm –  After hours of discussion and testimony during Monday’s Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee meeting, Senate Bill 159 was released from committee. A full Senate vote is planned for next week. ======================================================================= The public had a chance to comment during a Senate Committee meeting forth Environment, Energy and Transportation Committee…
Read MoreEaston Police Looking for Bank Robbery Suspect
Easton Police were called to the BayVanguard Bank on Idlewild Avenue in Easton for a bank robbery just after 2:30 Monday afternoon. Police learned that an African-American man entered the bank, approached a teller and demanded money – then handed the teller a note and showed a firearm. The suspect left the bank on foot…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets Tuesday – Resolution in Support of Local Governance to be Discussed
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Council will hear two presentations – one from George Chamberlin of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Innovation Center. The other is an update from Kevin Roche from FACETS Consulting on the Delaware Fire Service Financial Review. He first came before the Council during the April…
Read MoreDE & MD to Receive EPA Funding to Monitor Water Quality at Beaches
Federal grant funding from the EPA will help with monitoring water quality at beaches in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. A total of $962,000 in grant funding will be available through the BEACH Act – or Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act. It’s anticipated that Delaware will receive $210,000 and $265,000 for Maryland (Pennsylvania: …
Read More39th Annual Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Delaware begins June 11
The 39th Annual Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Delaware takes place Wednesday, June 11th through Friday, June 13th. Nearly 800 law enforcement officers from across Delaware will carry the Flame of Hope in multiple legs from Fenwick Island to Wilmington. On June 11th – the Downstate run begins in Fenwick Island at…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/02/25
User 284190339 · 06-02-25 Fishing Report Sunday, I hope we saw the last of the rough conditions out in the ocean. The upcoming week promises light winds and seas of 2 to 3 feet right through Thursday. I can only hope they are right. Lewes Harbour Marina said a boat named Master fished Delaware Bay…
Read MoreDover Man Charged with Aggravated Menacing after Incident Friday Afternoon
A Dover man has been arrested after an incident Friday afternoon at the Rodney Village Shopping Center in Dover. Delaware State Police were called for a report of an assault and found an intoxicated man, identified as 74 year old Peter Reidy, who had been sprayed with pepper spray. Police learned Reidy was disorderly in…
Read MoreHartly Man Arrested after Home Invasion Robbery in Camden-Wyoming
Delaware State Police were called to an RV on Mud Mill Road in Camden-Wyoming just before 11 Saturday night for a report of a home invasion. Police learned three masked male suspects – one known to the victim and identified as 48 year old George Carey of Hartly – forced entry into the RV. One…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Arrested for 6th Offense DUI
A Bridgeville man has been arrested after a traffic stop east of Bridgeville on Saturday morning. Delaware State Police spotted a pickup speeding southbound on Coverdale Road in the area of Nat Turner Street around 8am and pulled the truck over. Speaking to the driver, identified as 29 year old Cristian Velasquez, the trooper noticed…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Dover Man in Motorcycle Crash Near Cheswold
UPDATED – 06/01/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 22 year old Jordan Cuffee of Dover as the man who died in the fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Friday night in Cheswold. =================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 05/31/25 – A 22 year old Dover man is dead after a motorcycle crash Friday night just after 7:45…
Read MoreSaturday’s Storms Bring Hail & Winds to Delmarva
After storms moved through Delmarva Friday night, we saw more heavy weather – with thunderstorms Saturday afternoon. Some of those storms were accompanied by hail that was described as pea to dime-size in many places from New Castle County in Delaware to Somerset County in Maryland. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ and…
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