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The Patriot Weekly – October 18, 2026
The Patriot Weekly · Sunday, October 18, 2026 · DELMARVA Edition By Patriots, For Patriots THE PATRIOT WEEKLY Where DELMARVA Meets The Nation Sunday, October 18, 2026 A wingless F-117A Nighthawk awaits loading aboard a Dover C-5M in Palmdale, California, Oct. 5.U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Morris Dover Air Force Base ·…
Read MoreUnemployment Lower in September Throughout Delaware
Unemployment statewide has fallen from August to September in Delaware. The statewide unemployment rate fell from 4.7% in August to 4.6% in September. In Sussex County the rate decreased from 4.5% to 4.2% over the same period. The nationwide unemployment rate increased from 4.1 to 4.2% in September. The largest over-the-year job increases were in…
Read MoreThe Patriot Weekly – October 11, 2026
The Patriot Weekly — October 11, 2026 The Patriot Weekly — Sunday, October 11, 2026 Cover weather graphic: NOAA/NESDIS, National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, U.S. Department of Commerce. Isaias satellite map and storm track, October 10–11, 2026. This Edition Presented ByShore Tint & More Editor’s Brief Weather DELMARVA Scores Delaware Maryland Public Safety…
Read MoreThe Patriot Weekly – October 4, 2026
The Patriot Weekly · Sunday, October 4, 2026 · DELMARVA Edition The Sunday Edition The Patriot Weekly Sunday, October 4, 2026 · DELMARVA Edition By Patriots, For PatriotsWhere DELMARVA Meets the Nation Weather Grounds Wings & WheelsA rain-soaked view from the 2018 festival frames this year’s cancellation. The Week’s Lead Story A $950 Million Promise…
Read MoreDelaware Primary Election Results Certified
On Friday the Delaware Department of Elections certified Tuesday’s Primary Election results. Now that the races are set for the November General Election – voters can begin to think about early voting – again. Early voting for the General Election will begin on Thursday, October 22. General Election Early Voting Dates & Times: October 22,…
Read MoreThe Patriot Weekly – September 20, 2026
The Patriot Weekly · Sunday, September 20, 2026 · DELMARVA Edition The Sunday Edition The Patriot Weekly Sunday, September 20, 2026 · DELMARVA Edition By Patriots, For PatriotsWhere DELMARVA Meets the Nation Delaware Primary · Certified Seven Votes Decide a Delaware Primary A Kent County recount leaves the House District 33 result unchanged as Delaware…
Read MoreUPDATED: DPH: Out-of-State Measles Patient Visits Sussex County; Heightened Awareness and Vaccination Encouraged for all Delawareans
Delaware health officials are notifying the public about a possible measles exposure in the greater Rehoboth area on September 4th. An out-of-state individual who was believed to be contagious traveled through the area and visited an unknown number of stores and restaurants. Because specific locations could not be identified, the Division of Public Health is…
Read MoreFive Arrests in Friday Night DUI Checkpoint in Sussex County
A DUI checkpoint in Sussex County Friday, September 11th resulted in five DUI . Office of Highway Safety, Delaware State Police and local law enforcement saw 671 vehicles go through the checkpoint in Sussex County. These checkpoints will continue in an effort to protect everyone traveling on Delaware roads with ongoing efforts to prevent impaired…
Read MoreThe Patriot Weekly – September 13, 2026
The Patriot Weekly – September 13, 2026 The Patriot Weekly · Sunday, September 13, 2026 · DELMARVA Edition The Sunday Edition The Patriot Weekly Sunday, September 13, 2026 · DELMARVA Edition By Patriots, For PatriotsWhere DELMARVA Meets the Nation Picture of the Week Sunset on the Lewes–Rehoboth Canal Evening light settles over the canal toward…
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 MoreThe Patriot Weekly – September 6, 2026
The Patriot Weekly – September 6, 2026 The Patriot Weekly · Sunday, September 6, 2026 · DELMARVA Edition The Sunday Edition The Patriot Weekly Sunday, September 6, 2026 · DELMARVA Edition By Patriots, For PatriotsWhere DELMARVA Meets the Nation Picture of the Week First Light at Deauville Beach A summer sunrise over the Atlantic, photographed…
Read MoreThe Patriot Weekly – August 30, 2026
The Patriot Weekly | Afternoon Edition | August 30, 2026 The Patriot Weekly Sunday, August 30, 2026 · Afternoon Edition BY PATRIOTS, FOR PATRIOTSWhere DELMARVA Meets The Nation MILITARY & VETERANS · HOMETOWN HONOR Sussex Tech Graduate Takes Top Honor at Navy Recruit Training Seaford's Noah Sammons earned the Military Excellence Award as the top…
Read MoreThe Patriot Weekly – August 23, 2026
The Patriot Weekly — Sunday, August 23, 2026 Noon Edition Back to WGMD Home The Patriot Weekly · Sunday, August 23, 2026 · Noon Edition The Patriot Weekly — Sunday, August 23, 2026 Noon Edition DELMARVA Report Delaware Politics MD Politics & Eastern Shore Gov. Public Safety National Affairs Economy & Business DELMARVA Ag &…
Read MoreDE July Labor Review Shows Decline in Unemployment
Unemployment in Delaware dropped slightly from June to July from 4.9% in June to 4.8% in July – the fourth straight month that the rate declined. However in Sussex County unemployment dropped from 4.7% in June to 4.3% in July even surpassing July of 2025 where the rate was 4.4%. The national unemployment average also…
Read MoreThe Patriot Weekly – August 16, 2026
The Patriot Weekly — Midday Review — August 16, 2026 The Patriot Weekly · Sunday, August 16, 2026 · DELMARVA Edition ★ By Patriots, For Patriots ★ The Patriot Weekly Where DELMARVA Meets The Nation Sunday ★ August 16, 2026 ★ Midday Edition ★ Issue No. 9…
Read MoreHazmat Response to Broadkill Beach after Radioactive Object Washed Ashore
Emergency personnel and hazmat units were called to Broadkill Beach Monday afternoon just before 5 after a beachgoer found an object that washed up on the beach that had the word “radioactive” engraved on it! DNREC officials report that trace-level radiation was detected from the object which was secured in consult with the Division of…
Read MoreSussex County Property Tax Bills On the Way
Sussex County property tax bills are headed to tax payers. The bills for the 2027 fiscal year total about $218-million in tax revenue for an estimated 206,000 parcels in the county, with revenue collected funding a variety of local public services. Payment is due by September 30. Click here to see your tax billing For…
Read MoreThe Patriot Weekly – August 2, 2026
The Patriot Weekly · Sunday, August 2, 2026 · DELMARVA Edition The Patriot Weekly — Sunday, August 2, 2026 DELMARVA Report Delaware Politics Maryland Politics & Eastern Shore Government Public Safety National Affairs Economy & Business DELMARVA Agriculture & Markets Military & Veterans Pictures of the Week Week Ahead Source Library Reporting and Source Acknowledgments…
Read MoreInvestigation into Multi-County Theft Investigation Leads to 1 Arrest on Drug Offenses
A month-long investigation into retail thefts throughout Wicomico County has led to the arrest of a Salisbury man on multiple drug offenses on Friday, July 17th. Detectives identified 57 year old Mark Jones of Salisbury as the primary suspect in numerous retail theft incidents in Wicomico County – as well as in Sussex, Worcester and…
Read MoreThe Patriot Weekly – July 19, 2026
The Patriot Weekly, Sunday, July 19, 2026 BY PATRIOTS, FOR PATRIOTS The Patriot Weekly Where DELMARVA Meets The Nation Sunday, July 19, 2026 · Published by DTD Media · The Talk of DELMARVA’s 92.7 and 98.5, WGMD.com and RealNewsTalk.com The Cover Story DELMARVA Under the Smoke A week that began as a heat emergency ended…
Read MoreSussex County Unemployment Increased, Statewide Unemployment Dropped Slightly
Unemployment in Delaware statewide has dropped from 5.1% in May to 4.9% in June, however Sussex County saw an increase from 4.1% in May to 4.7% in June. Delaware’s numbers are outpacing the national average which dropped a tenth of a percentage to 4.2% in June. The largest over-the-year job increases from June of 2025…
Read MoreOHS Releases DUI Checkpoint Results, Reinforces Ongoing Efforts to Reduce Impaired Driving
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) has announced the results of a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint held on Friday, July 10th in Sussex County. The chekpoint was conducted in partnership with the Delaware State police and local law enforcement agencies across the state. A total of 983 vehicles passed through the checkpoint,…
Read MoreSussex County Pulls 2 Land Use Applications Following Passage of Senate Bill 23
Two land use applications for cluster subdivisions before the Planning and Zoning Commission this week have been pulled from consideration after the passage and adoption of Senate Bill 23 by the Delaware General Assembly. County officials says that the legislation has left in question the process of development approvals and local control. SB 23 makes…
Read MoreSussex County Announces Cooling Stations for Wednesday through Friday
County officials on Tuesday, July 14, announced that several facilities will once again serve as ‘cooling stations’ through Friday, July 17, as National Weather Service forecasters predict another round of extreme heat – though not as intense as the spell during the July Fourth weekend – to affect the region. A heat advisory is in effect for…
Read MoreDHSS Offers Cooling Centers as Extreme Heat Returns – Wednesday through Friday
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 Wednesday, June 15th and will also be open on Thursday, June 16th…
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