June 14, 2026 Cape Gazette Wetlands provide flood and storm protection, as well as valuable wildlife habitat, in the Cape Region. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO The Senate unanimously passed a bill known as the Wetlands Stewardship Act June 10, aiming to protect nontidal wetlands. The bill had received similar bipartisan support when it advanced through committee in May, seeking to protect nontidal and tidal wetlands that are not fully covered by federal regulations. If passed, the legi

June 11, 2026 Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom Low tide on the Indian River navigation channel near Millsboro. Two DNREC projects are under way to make the channel more navigable and restore a nearby marsh via beneficial reuse of the dredged material. Both projects will continue through March 2027. /Delaware DNREC photo The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control continues to co

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On June 14, 1777, the delegates of the Second Continental Congress adopted a resolution declaring “that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation.” In the 250th year of our glorious Republic, this Flag Day celebrates the American People, whose enduring spirit allows our beloved and timeless

June 9, 2026 On June 8th, at the Sussex County office of the Department of Elections, three incumbents filed for reelection to the Delaware House of Representatives. Joining them was a new candidate who filed to run for District 20 Representative! Sussex County! We now have a full lineup of at least one Republican candidate for each Sussex County office in the 2026 election. 2 State Senators 10 State Representatives 2 Sussex County Council Members 1 Sussex County Recorder of

June 6, 2026 “Those who have long enjoyed such privileges, as we enjoy, forget in time that men have died to win them.” (Franklin D. Roosevelt) Today, June 6, is the anniversary of D-Day, the very costly but successful turning point of WWII in 1944. The Allies’ invasion on the coast of France, codenamed Operation Overlord, remains the largest amphibious assault in human history, and marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. Before the D-Day landings on the Normandy be

June 5, 2026 What is the Delaware Ambassadors Program? An industry-first innovation — a dynamic, grassroots activation designed to build the strong conservative coalition Delawareans deserve, while laying the foundation for sustained Republican success across our state. A modern and exciting fundraising platform — empowering supporters to provide the critical resources our Party needs to win the 2026 midterms and run a professional, winning operation that finally ends one-par

The House Small Business Caucus will meet on Thursday, June 11th in the House Chamber The House Small Business Caucus meeting will be held on Thursday, June 11th between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in the House Chamber, located on the first floor of Legislative Hall (411 Legislative Avenue, Dover, DE 19901). Please note the room change!! Special Guests: A panel discussion will take place with local Chambers of Commerce about the services they offer, as well as policy issues of

The State of Delaware has issued a statewide drought watch due to precipitation levels experiencing a steep and steady decline throughout the state for the second time in three years, particularly in Kent and Sussex Counties. The Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC) recommended the watch after reviewing months of declining rainfall, low soil moisture, and reduced stream flows. A drought watch is the first of three drought‑related levels of action and calls for

May 29, 2026 State Senator Eric Buckson For many years, both before and since being elected to serve in the Senate, Senator Eric Buckson has advocated that the Caesar Rodney statue that once stood in Rodney Square in Wilmington be removed from storage and again put on display. It has been a long battle, but the statue has now been removed from the storage facility and has made its way to Washington D.C. as part of our nation's 250th celebration. As great as that is, Senator B

May 27, 2026 How are farmers feeling about current agricultural issues, policies and the state of agriculture in the U.S.? The Delaware Department of Agriculture is asking farmers to complete a survey developed by researchers from Purdue University, Georgetown University, the University of Michigan, and NASDA. It is a voluntary, confidential survey designed to better understand how farmers feel about current agricultural issues, policies, and the overall state of U.S. agric

May 27, 2026 DELAWARE PATRIOTS, The Delaware Republican Party is gaining real momentum after our team spent time in Florida and Washington, DC for RNC training. We are energized and ready to lead the fight! While in Florida, I had the pleasure of seeing Usha Vance and the RNC Chair, Joe Gruters, who has full confidence in our success and has offered full support in our efforts to truly bring about change. At the same time, our Marketing & Communications team solidified the i

May 25, 2026 Gene Truono, Chairman, Delaware Republican Party Dear Delaware Patriots, On this sacred Memorial Day, we pause to honor the extraordinary courage of our fallen heroes who sacrificed everything to defend liberty, freedom, and the American way of life. Their unwavering devotion calls us to match their resolve in the battles we face today. Let their legacy inspire us to fight boldly for a stronger, more prosperous Delaware where opportunity, security, and self-relia

Coast TV A group gathers every Wednesday morning on the Bethany Beach Boardwalk to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, continuing a tradition organizers say has strengthened patriotism and community connections over the past five years. Click the photo for the video interview of the group by Coast TV.

Olivia Marble, Spotlight Delaware Georgetown farmer Jay Baxter told the Sussex County Council that measure to discourage development on farms could force farmers to sell to developers. | SPOTLIGHT DELAWARE PHOTO BY OLIVIA MARBLE Why Should Delaware Care? Sussex County farmers field enticing offers to sell their land to housing developers as demand for new homes in the area remains high. But some Sussex residents want the county to discourage those developments, saying new res

May 23, 2026 This weekend is not about hot dogs and cookouts. As the name implies, it’s about remembering our fallen heroes who served with dignity to protect our freedoms we so abundantly enjoy. From our early freedom fighters to our present day heroes, we say thank you for your sacrifice to this great country of ours. As we gather together this weekend, please say a prayer of thanks, and another prayer to keep our fighting forces safe from all harm. Thank you. Tom

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May 13, 2026 news.delaware.gov Reservations No Longer Required For Seven Other Beaches Following 2025 Change The popular 3R’s Beach at Delaware Seashore State Park is one of five drive-on beaches that require surf fishing reservations in summer, while DNREC suspended reservations for seven other drive-on beaches in 2025. Photo by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that reservations will be r

May 12, 2026 Nick, Stonesifer, Spotlight Delaware Why Should Delaware Care? For months, local residents have railed against Georgetown leaders as homelessness in the area has burgeoned. A slate of candidates backed by a local citizens group swept in municipal elections this weekend. Georgetown residents elected a new mayor and town council member by wide margins this weekend, a manifestation of the growing disillusion with the current council’s ability to manage homelessness

May 12, 2026 State Rep. Kevin Hensley (R-Odessa), first elected to the Delaware House of Representatives in 2014, today announced that he will not be seeking another term in November. Citing recent health challenges, Rep. Hensley stated that he has decided to not seek re-election. He will complete the remainder of his current term, which ends in November 2026. Rep. Hensley said, “It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the people of the 9th District. I am deeply gra

May 9, 2026 38th District and Southern Delaware Republican Club In a major development, the scheduled May 14 court hearing in the challenge to DNREC’s approval of the coastal construction permit for the US Wind project has been postponed by the Court. Attorneys Jane Brady and Stephani Ballard, representing the Caesar Rodney Institute and other challengers, requested the delay—and the Court agreed. The delay comes because the same legal team is simultaneously engaged in a high