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Dover Man Arrested on Firearm Charges
A 20-year-old Dover man faces firearm charges following a traffic stop Sunday night. According to Dover Police, at 10:21 p.m., a Patrol Officer stopped a vehicle for a registration violation…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Increases Parking, Rental Tax Rates
The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners this week voted unanimously to raise the hourly parking meter rate, parking permit fees, and the rental tax rate. Commissioners adopted a citywide seasonal…
Read MoreUpdate: Victim Identified; 81-Year-Old Woman Dies from Injuries Sustained in Two-Vehicle Crash
House Fire in Preston Ruled Accidental
A fire that occurred at a two-story, wood-framed, single-family home in Preston has been ruled accidental. The blaze broke out at about 2 p.m. at the house on Newton Road.…
Read MoreShots Fired at Dover Home; Investigation Underway
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that resulted in a home being damaged Monday night on Slaughter Street. Dover Police was called shortly before 10:30 p.m. to the area of…
Read MoreAttorneys General Calling on FDA to Protect Children from Lead and Other Toxic Metals in Baby Food
Following the over 400 recent lead poisoning cases connected to recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches, a coalition of 20 Attorneys General including Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and Maryland Attorney General…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for 7th Offense DUI
Dover Police have arrested a 44-year-old Dover man for his 7th DUI offense. Police arrested Jermaine Caldwell following a traffic stop Sunday night. A Patrol Officer saw a vehicle run…
Read MoreFrederica Woman Arrested for Child Abuse at Felton Child Care Facility
A Frederica woman has been charged in a reported child abuse case. According to Felton Police, the reported abuse occurred at a child care facility on Ludlow Lane in Felton.…
Read MoreLt. Governor Hall-Long Outlines Recommendations to Protect State Retiree Healthcare, Foster Fiscal Sustainability
The crucial issue of making sure state retirees get the healthcare they need was the focus of a joint House and Senate Health Committee hearing this week. Leading the charge…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert: Upcoming Road Closure in Dewey Beach
Read Avenue between Coastal Highway (Rt. 1) and Buena Street in Dewey Beach will be closed starting on Tuesday, February 27th and continuing through Tuesday, March 12th (weather permitting), according…
Read MoreFenwick Island Appoints New Town Manager
The Town of Fenwick Island has appointed a new Town Manager. Lori Dabbondanza will assume her role as Town Manager on April 8th following Pat Schuchman’s retirement. According to the…
Read MoreStudent Health Needs Addressed With New Vending Machine at Salisbury University
Salisbury University students now have ongoing access to needed medications thanks to a new 24-hour “Wellness to Go” vending machine. Director of SU Student Health Services Lindsey Parker says they hope…
Read More18-Year-Old Charged With DUI Among Other Offenses After Single-Vehicle Crash in Frankford
An 18-year-old from Selbyville has been arrested after a hit and run crash that happened in the area of Old Mill Bridge Road, north of Millers Neck Road in Frankford…
Read MoreDover Woman Arrested for Aggravated Menacing
A conflict between neighbors ended with a Dover woman charged with aggravated menacing and terroristic threatening. Delaware State Police were called to Diemidio Drive in Dover just after 1 Saturday…
Read MoreTwo Dover Teens Charged with Attempted Vehicle Theft
Delaware State Police were called to a home on Nobles Pond Crossing in Dover for a report of two suspicious males dressed in black attempting to break into vehicles. Police…
Read MoreSeaford Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges
A traffic stop in Seaford Saturday morning led to an arrest for drug offenses and resisting arrest. Delaware State Police saw a Crown Victoria with an equipment violation and conducted…
Read MoreUPDATED: MSP Investigating a Fatal Shooting in Salisbury
UPDATED – 02/18/24 3:20am – Maryland State Police have identified the victim as 49 year old Richard Darlington Smith of Salisbury. Police ask anyone with surveillance cameras in the North…
Read MoreDover Police Investigate Shooting at Wyndham Garden Hotel
A Pennsylvania woman was injured in a shooting Friday evening at the Wyndham Garden Hotel on North DuPont Highway. Dover Police were called just before 11pm for shots fired and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Saturday’s Snow – Mostly an Upstate Issue
UPDATED 8:30am – The speed limit on 495 in New Castle County has been increased to 55 mph. ====================== Winter weather advisory in effect till 10am Saturday Accuweather says we…
Read MoreGas Prices Jump Higher – Nationally & in Delaware
For some time gas prices have been steadily not moving – but this week they surged 12 cents higher to a national average of $3.28. In Delaware the price at…
Read MoreUPDATED: Downstate Trout Stocking Ahead of Pond Trout Season
UPDATED – 02/17/24 – Both Tidbury Pond near Dover and Newton Pond near Greenwood are now closed through March 1st. This closure is to accommodate the stocking of over 300…
Read More3 Injured in Oak Orchard Crash Friday
Indian River emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash just after noon on Friday at Legion Road and Route 24. Delaware State Police say a Hyundai driven by a 23…
Read MorePresident’s Day Closings in Wicomico County
WICOMICO COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Monday, February 19, 2024, inobservance of President’s Day. CONVENIENCE CENTERS, LANDFILL, BRUSH PILE, FERRIES On Monday, February 19, 2024,…
Read MoreDE Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock Announces Intent to Retire
The Honorable Sam Glasscock III informed Governor John Carney this month of his intent to retire from the position of Vice Chancellor of the Court of Chancery effective January 7…
Read MoreTerra Taylor Sworn In as Commissioner of DOC
Terra Taylor Friday took the oath of office to become the 11th Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction. Governor John Carney appointed Taylor as Acting Commissioner in July and…
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