Government
PRINCESS ANNE — The former Lower Shore Shelter that closed in late spring 2023 is now under new management after the County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a five-year lease with Catholic …
DOVER — After more than five years of attempts to establish a handgun permitting policy in Delaware, the measure finally became law with the stroke of Gov. John Carney’s signature on …
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Environment
CRISFIELD — Living shorelines are created using plants, reefs, sand, and natural barriers to reduce erosion and flooding while maintaining natural shoreline processes. On Saturday, June 1, …
CRISFIELD — Doug Swift’s Crisfield Community Garden will be getting a new sign and has a new partner for the 2024 growing season. The Rev. Emanuel Johnson received approval from the …
Cops and Courts
LAUREL – The Laurel School District Board of Education announced Tuesday that Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore has been relieved of duties indefinitely following his arrest on DUI and other …
A 24-year-old Dover man was struck by gunfire while walking in Dover on Monday, authorities said.
Kent County
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LEWES — The Delaware Department of Transportation announced that the Route 9 intersection at Plantation Road/Beaver Dam Road is now open as of Thursday, May 16. The intersection includes a …
LEWES — Sussex County Habitat for Humanity and the Harry K Foundation have been named the beneficiaries of the ninth annual Southern Delaware Wine Food and Music Festival at Schellville, 36470 …
VOTE 2024
Delawareans throughout the state elected school board members from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Sussex County
Government
SEAFORD – City government took on a new and different look Tuesday evening. Election 2024 winners Stephanie Grassett and Alan Quillen took their seats on the council, Matt MacCoy moved …
Health
GEORGETOWN – The Blood Bank of Delmarva has scheduled several mobile drives next week in Milton and Georgetown. Jason Burlew, Marketing Manager/Donor Engagement, announced that the first …
SCHOOLS
Any Cape Henlopen School District resident who is a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old by Tuesday can vote at Cape Henlopen High School, Mariner Middle School, Beacon Middle School, Rehoboth Elementary School and the Lewes Public Library between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. for a second attempt at a referendum since March.
New Castle County
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages the public to resist the urge to “rescue” wildlife, particularly deer fawns, they might …
WILMINGTON — Delaware River & Bay Authority announce American Airlines, in partnership with The Landline Company, will be launching a new service connecting the Wilmington Airport to …
Nearly 400 people, including 38 teams, took part in NAMIWalks on May 4 at Bellevue State Park in Wilmington, raising $71,634 or 72% of National Alliance on Mental Illness Delaware’s 2024 goal.
Wicomico County
SALISBURY — A proposed apartment building in Salisbury is drawing concerns from some city council members about whether it will be considered for affordable housing. Three properties …
During Wor-Wic Community College commencement ceremonies at the Wicomico Youth and...
In preparation for the upcoming Presidential Primary Election Day, the City of Salisbury announces the closure of Race Street ...   …
Dorchester County
CAMBRIDGE - The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said it has filed an online complaint with the U.S. Board of Education's Office of Civil Rights on behalf of a 12-year-old Cambridge girl.
Dorchester County
CAMBRIDGE – Maryland State Police are investigating a five-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning in Dorchester County. Shortly after 7 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State …
REHOBOTH BEACH — A fin whale, or a finback whale, that beached on Sunday morning south of the Indian River Life-Saving Station in Delaware Seashore State Park did not survive, Nikki LaVoie, …
Somerset County
SALISBURY — Life Management of Maryland, LLC (LLM) has announced its newest milestone in community engagement as it joins the ranks of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce. In …
CRISFIELD — A community meeting with artist Michael Rosato about a second mural for Crisfield will be 6 p.m. Monday, May 20 at the Corbin Studio & Gallery at 4 East Main Street. Mr. …
PRINCESS ANNE — Dirty clothes and unwashed dishes may not be the only thing parents can find in a teenager’s bedroom or bathroom. How about that highlighter on the desk, could it be …
News
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE -- The F-35A Lightning II was a star of Friday's first day of the First State Air Show at Dover Air Force Base. Unfortunately, a low cloud ceiling limited the action on …
DOVER – Though the 2024 First State Air Show opens to the public today, military families received early access during Department of Defense Family Day on Friday to view the practice run for …
DOVER — Just days after health care leaders and Democratic leadership reached a compromise, the proposed hospital cost review board was amended and passed in the Senate on Thursday, sending the …
Because Seaford code prohibits raising chickens, officials are debating a request from The Cross Christian Academy to foster the animals at the school.
Nadia Zychal was sworn in Monday to the Ward 2 Milford City Council seat left vacant by the election of Todd Culotta as mayor.
MILFORD -- Milford School District announced Shannon Gronau as the Behavioral Health Professional of the Year for 2024-2025 school year.  Ms. Gronau  is  a school counselor at …
MILLSBORO – A portion of the Millsboro Lowe’s parking lot served as the staging ground last Saturday for the Millsboro Police Department’s annual Bike Rodeo. Nice spring …
DOVER — On Thursday’s eve of the 70 th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Brown vs. Board of Education, a monument commemorating Delaware’s role in …
Free Bikes 4 Kidz Delaware is looking for gently used bikes that may be taking up space in garages or sheds.
After stating that the office above his pole barn is in violation of county code and “I don’t care,” Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission member Brian Butler invited inspectors to his property, only to be told he was mistaken.
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