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The Patriot Weekly – July 12, 2026
The Patriot Weekly — July 12, 2026 The Patriot Weekly By Patriots, For Patriots Where DELMARVA Meets The Nation SUNDAY DIGITAL EDITION · JULY 12, 2026 · DTD MEDIA · THE TALK OF DELMARVA’S 92.7 & 98.5 · ISSUE NO. 4 Story of the Week · Delaware Politics Meyer Pulls $35 Million From the Bond…
Read MoreDUI Checkpoint Somewhere in Sussex County Friday Night
There will be a DUI checkpoint in Sussex County on Friday, July 10. This is part of the ongoing effort to reduce impaired driving and keep roadways safe during the summer travel season. Delaware law enforcement agencies across the state will take part in partnership with the Office of Highway Safety, who remind you that…
Read MoreResidential Structure Fire Near Laurel Caused by Lightning Strike
Firefighters from Laurel were called to a residence on Trussum Pond Road for a fire around 10 Saturday night. Firefighters arriving at the scene found a 2-story home with heavy fire showing from the roof and second floor. All residents were able to escape without injury and the home was equipped with working smoke detectors.…
Read MoreDART Service for July 4th – Sussex County Beach Bus & Route 305 will Operate
DART will offer bus service in New Castle County on Routes 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 13, 15, 33, 40, 64; all routes will operate a Sunday schedule. Paratransit service will operate complimentary ADA-only service. In Sussex County, the Beach Bus services and Route 305 will operate on Independence Day, with Paratransit operating complimentary ADA-only service. All other DART…
Read MoreState Grants-in-Aid Fund Fire, EMS, and Senior Programs
In the early hours of July 1st, the Senate approved the $99.4 million Fiscal Year 2027 Grants-in-Aid bill, securing essential services funding to support the operation of senior centers, nonprofit organizations, fire companies, and veterans organizations throughout the First State. The bill includes more than $22 million for statewide paramedic services, $15.5 million for fire…
Read MoreDHSS Opens Cooling Stations at State Service Centers Today thru July 2
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services is opening cooling enters to provide residents with a safe place to escape the heat as a stretch of dangerously hot and humid weather arrives on Delmarva. DHSS cooling centers will be open in all three counties from today through July 2 from 8:30am to 4:30pm. These…
Read MoreThe Patriot Weekly – June 28, 2026
DTD MEDIA • WGMD • THE TALK OF DELMARVA • REALNEWSTALK.COM THE PATRIOT WEEKLY Where DELMARVA Continues the Conversation Issue No. 2 • Sunday, June 28, 2026 This Edition Presented By WGMD • THE TALK OF DELMARVA 92.7 & 98.5 • DTD MEDIA • RealNewsTalk.com Jump Menu: Editor’s Brief DELMARVA Report Delaware Politics Maryland Politics…
Read MoreStorms Cross Delmarva with Thunderstorm & Tornado Warnings
The mid-shore of Maryland was hard hit as storms moved across Delmarva Monday night. The storms arrived amid severe thunderstorm watches and warnings and several tornado warnings – one in Dorchester County, another for Caroline and Talbot Counties and one for Sussex County. Strong thunderstorms with lightening, wind and heavy rain. All three power companies…
Read MoreCooling Centers Activated in Delaware to Provide Relief from the Heat
With temperatures hitting above 90 degrees for multiple days in a row, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has activated its cooling centers for those who need relief from the heat. DHSS facilities are now open as cooling centers starting today, June 10th and will also be open on June 11th and…
Read MoreUnemployment in DE & Sussex County Lower in April
Unemployment in April fell a tenth of a percent from 5.4% in March to 5.3% in April while the national level remained the same at 4.3%. In Sussex County unemployment fell from 5.3% in March to 4.9% in April. The Department of Labor shows there were 27,100 unemployed Delawareans in April 2026 compared to 22,900…
Read MoreSussex County DUI Checkpoint Friday Postponed
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety and law enforcement across Delaware have postponed a DUI checkpoint originally scheduled for tonight in Sussex County because of the expected inclement weather. This is for the safety of both law enforcement officers and motorists – however this DUI checkpoint will be rescheduled.
Read MoreSussex County’s Mike Miller Announces Run for State Treasurer
Mike Miller of Lewes has announced that he will seek the Democratic nomination for State Treasurer. Miller has over 30 years of hands-on experience in finance and small business and is the owner and operator of Miller’s Lawn Services and Taxman Accounting Services for over 32 years. Miller is a two-time Democratic nominee for the…
Read MoreSussex County Unveils New Bookmobile
Sussex County officials have unveiled a new bookmobile, replacing a 33-foot 1988 model that had been one of the oldest still in service. The new 28-foot 2025 Turtle Top Terra Transit cost about $313,000 and is more fuel-efficient, easier to maneuver, and no longer requires a commercial driver’s license to operate. County leaders say the…
Read MoreDelaware Confirms State’s First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Wild White-tailed Deer
Delaware has confirmed its first case of Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, in a wild white-tailed deer in Sussex County, with a second deer testing presumptive positive. While there is no evidence that CWD infects humans, DNREC is taking action and asking hunters and residents to follow precautions to help slow the spread. Both positive…
Read MoreUnemployment in Delaware Remained Steady in February
Delaware’s unemployment rate from January to February remained steady at 5.4% while the national unemployment rate increased from 4.3% to 4.4%. The unemployment rate in Sussex County also remained steady at 5.8%. The largest over-the-year job increase was in the Private Education and Health and Government sectors while the Leisure and Hospitality sector showed the…
Read MoreEarth Day Events on Wednesday – Sussex and Kent Counties
Celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday with hikes, cleanups, tree plantings and other programs at parks and public spaces throughout Delaware through DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation.  “Earth Day is an opportunity to celebrate the rich natural resources we have in the state of Delaware and contribute to efforts to maintain it for generations to…
Read MoreDelaware Division of Motor Vehicles Announces DMV on the Go for 2026
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles has announced that the DMV on the Go season officially begins today, April 2nd. The mobile unit will be in Sussex County three days a week, through October 29th from 10am – 2pm. Every Monday, it will be at the Lewes Transit Center, Tuesdays at the CHEER Center in…
Read More590 Vehicles Screened over St. Patrick’s Day Holiday in Sussex County – 5 Arrests for DUI/55 Cited for other Violations
Over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, 5 drivers were arrested in Delaware for driving under the influence. The Office of Highway Safety partnered with Delaware State Police and local law enforcement agencies to conduct a DUI checkpoint in Sussex County. OHS officials say 590 vehicles were stopped and screened, 5 driver arrested for DUI and…
Read MoreDSHA Announces Participants in Zoning & Land Use Reform Pilot Program
Sussex County along with 8 municipalities will receive free technical assistance and the planning consultants they will work with to modernize municipal zoning and land use policies aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing. The Delaware State Housing Authority says the jurisdictions – including Bridgeville, Georgetown, Laurel, Lewes, Milford and Rehoboth Beach – applied…
Read MoreSussex County Weathering Major Coastal Storm
A powerful winter storm is battering Sussex County with blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, and strong winds, prompting a Level III driving ban, widespread power outages, and the opening of an emergency shelter. Forecasters expect 12 to 18 inches of snow, wind gusts up to 60 mph, and possible coastal flooding through 6 p.m. Monday. More…
Read MoreDNREC Announces March 7 Youth Trout Day; March 8 Downstate Season Opener
DNREC has announced that Delaware’s 2026 downstate pond trout season will open for youth anglers under age 16 only at 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 7th followed by the opening of the regular downstate trout season for all anglers a half-hour before sunrise on Sunday, March 8th. Fishing will be allowed on youth opening day from 7…
Read MoreNew Federal Funding to Support Affordable Housing in Sussex County
More affordable housing is on the way for families in Sussex County. Sussex County Habitat for Humanity recently received $1 million from the FY26 Senate Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development bill. The funding is part of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) project. Delaware Senator Chris Coons requested the funding. Kevin Gilmore, CEO of Sussex County Habitat…
Read MoreSussex County Accepting Applications for Property Assessment Appeals
The Sussex County government is currently accepting applications from property owners who wish to contest the assessed value of their property. Under Delaware law, counties each year must allow property owners the opportunity to formally appeal their assessments. Applications must be submitted by March 15th. This year, the appeal hearings may run through May 31st,…
Read MoreState of Delaware Opens Initial RFPs to Transform Rural Health Care
Governor Matt Meyer has announced that Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are now open for four initiatives under Delaware’s plan to overhaul health care in every community. The RFPs are part of the federal government’s Rural Health Transformation Program, a multi-year effort to expand access to care, lower costs, and increase the medical workforce, particularly in rural…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Die in Residential Structure Fire in Parsonsburg; Off-duty Firefighter Injured
UPDATED – 2pm –Â An investigation into the cause of a deadly fire in Parsonsburg Sunday morning is underway by the Maryland State Fire Marshal and Maryland State Police. Two people died in the fire and an off-duty Ocean City firefighter was injured. A passerby spotted smoke and flames coming from the home on Old Ocean…
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