Government
DOVER — A public hearing to discuss Kent County Levy Court’s proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024 next year is set for June 13 and 7 p.m.
DOVER — The Delaware Office of Highway Safety announced this week the launch of its new safe-driving campaign targeting adults over the age of 65 and their caregivers.
NEW CASTLE — The Delaware Association of Conservation Districts has recognized New Castle County’s Departments of Community Services and Public Works for the 2023 Agriculture Conservation …
NEW CASTLE — New Castle County has been recognized with two achievement awards from the National Association of Counties, County Executive Matt Meyer announced May 24.
The county was …
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Environment
LEWES — University of Delaware College of Earth, Ocean and Environment and Delaware Sea Grant are offering free tours of the Lewes campus to the public, under the guidance of a knowledgeable …
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is seeking entries for this summer’s Ocean Photo Contest.
Cops and Courts
A 35-year-old Delmar man was arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle Thursday, Delaware State Police said.
Three individuals were charged Thursday following a drug investigation that began four months ago in Dagsboro, Delaware State Police spokesman Senior Cpl. Leonard DeMalto said.
Kent County
WILMINGTON — The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to championing entrepreneurs, accelerating minority-owned businesses, and launching bold ideas, has received …
Nonprofits in Kent County are encouraged to apply for grants from the Roy Klein Education Fund.
The fund is for projects or programs that support improvements to life in central …
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced Thursday that recreational trail cameras are no longer to be permitted on state wildlife areas, state parks, or state forests.
Sussex County
MILTON — Delaware Multiple Myeloma Support Group and Down Syndrome Association of Delaware held a yard sale on May 21 at Lavender Fields in Milton DE on May 21, 2023.
Marie Mayor, owner of …
LEWES — The 63rd annual Lewes Antiques Show & Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 7 and 8 at Bethel United Methodist Church.
Admission is $5 and allows for both …
Member Exclusive
BLADES – The mayor and two council seats are at stake this Monday in the town of Blades’ 2023 municipal election.
Candidates for mayor are Sharon Alston and incumbent Robert …
New Castle County
DOVER — Nova Scotia never seemed so close as wildfire smoke from the Canadian province about 1,000 miles to the north lowered Delaware’ air quality Thursday.
CHEER Inc. is partnering with the Wilmington Veterans Affairs Medical Center’s outreach team to host a virtual meeting about PACT Act benefits from 10-11 a.m. June 8.
Khiry Henderson has been named Christina School District's 2023-2024 Educational Support Professional of the Year.
Mr. Henderson was recently named Christina School District’s …
Wicomico County
Maryland State Police are warning residents to be aware of a phone scam involving police impersonators that is currently active in Maryland.
Maryland State Police have received reports from …
Member Exclusive
City officials have reversed course and decided rumble strips are not the answer to addressing traffic safety concerns at the South Boulevard and Camden Avenue intersection in Salisbury.
After …
The Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population has recovered somewhat from last year’s low ebb, new data show, but not enough to dispel worries about the future of the region’s most …
Dorchester County
CAMBRIDGE – Throughout the summer, volunteers from ShoreRivers collect water samples every week at local swimming areas and post the results, showing whether they meet, or don't meet the …
Shots fired/armed subject
On May 20, Cambridge Police Department officers responded to the 1000 block of Phillips Avenue in reference to shots fired. A witness advised officers that there were …
CAMBRIDGE – On May 19, the Honorable Brett W. Wilson, senior judge of the First Judicial Circuit delivered a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole to Dion Darnell …
Somerset County
WESTOVER — Twenty-seven years ago this month the last five students to attend the Tylerton School on Smith Island made history as Maryland’s last one-room schoolhouse closed for good.
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The Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population has recovered somewhat from last year’s low ebb, new data show, but not enough to dispel worries about the future of the region’s most …
POCOMOKE CITY — The Sturgis One Room School Museum hosts its second annual Juneteenth celebration with free educational and fun events over two days at the museum located at 209 Willow Street.
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News
REHOBOTH BEACH — The City of Rehoboth Beach offers recreational programming that brings creativity, activity, camaraderie, and fun for children – and people of all ages – to the …
A 34-year-old Wilmington man was charged with rape following an incident with a juvenile female Friday, Dover police said.
A 16-year-old female turned herself in to police Thursday and was charged with three misdemeanors in connection with a fight at Sussex Central High School’s graduation in Georgetown on Tuesday, Delaware State Police said.
Best Friends Animal Society, an animal welfare organization working to end the killing of cats and dogs in shelters by 2025, has named Delaware a no-kill state for a fifth consecutive year.
GEORGETOWN - Sussex Vocational Technical High School held its commencement Thursday night with an outdoor ceremony at Raven Stadium.
Before a large audience of family members and friends, 262 …
CLAYTON - First State Military Academy saw 82 cadets graduate during a ceremony Thursday night.
HARRINGTON — The 17 graduating members of the Positive Outcomes Charter School in Camden’s Class of 2023 received their diplomas during a ceremony on Thursday night at Exhibit Hall at the …
CAMDEN — As preparation for several projects to help the flow of traffic around the Dover area continues, state workers have discovered a significant piece of Delaware history.
In …
The 21st annual Delaware Diabetes Wellness Expo will take place June 20 at Delaware Technical Community College’s Terry Campus in Dover.
An adult has been arrested, and charges are pending against a juvenile in connection with a fight at the end of Sussex Central High School’s graduation Tuesday in Georgetown, Delaware State Police said.