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Oceans Calling announces 2026 lineup OCEAN CITY, Md. - Massively popular music festival Oceans Calling has released the upcoming lineup for its fourth year in Ocean City.

Massively popular music festival Oceans Calling has released the upcoming lineup for its fourth year in Ocean City.

Dorchester County State’s Attorney not seeking reelection, no other candidates filed Dorchester County State’s Attorney Amanda Leonard has not filed as a candidate for reelection in the upcoming election, according to Maryland’s election website.

With no candidates filed to run for the office, the Maryland State Board of Elections says both the Dorchester County Republican and Democratic Central Committees can choose to appoint a nominee for the upcoming election.

State troopers respond to train and tractor-trailer crash near Princess Anne Maryland State Police were on the scene of a crash involving a train and a tractor-trailer on Monday in Somerset County.

Authorities say the tractor-trailer was hauling dirt and crossing the tracks when the train struck the trailer. No injuries were reported.

Rabid raccoon found in Wicomico County A raccoon found in Wicomico County has tested positive for rabies, according to the Wicomico County Health Department.

A raccoon found in Wicomico County has tested positive for rabies, according to the Wicomico County Health Department.

City of Salisbury awarded $20,000 grant to expand pollinator habitats The City of Salisbury’s Sustainability Advisory Committee, known as the Green Team, has received a $20,000 grant to expand pollinator habitat efforts within city limits.

The City of Salisbury’s Sustainability Advisory Committee, known as the Green Team, has received a $20,000 grant to expand pollinator habitat efforts within city limits.

U.S. Supreme Court denies Wicomico County man’s petition against Maryland gun law The Supreme Court of the United States has denied a petition filed by a Wicomico County man challenging a Maryland law that bars him from legally possessing a firearm.

The Supreme Court of the United States has denied a petition filed by a Wicomico County man challenging a Maryland law that bars him from legally possessing a firearm.

Indian River Vol. Fire Co. chugging along with Long Neck Fire Station #2 construction project Fire officials say the project is to help meet the growing emergency service demands of Sussex County.

Fire officials say the project is to help meet the growing emergency service demands of Sussex County.

Fire burns second floor of Leipsic home Leipsic fire says two searches were completed looking for anyone in the house, but the house was clear.

The Leipsic Volunteer Fire Company said firefighters put out a fire on the second floor of a home in Leipsic today, March 1.

UPDATE: DSP investigating deadly single-car crash in Laurel Delaware State Police say they are investigating a deadly single-car crash in Laurel that happened early Saturday morning.

DSP has identified the driver as 26-year-old Yeyson Perez-Ortiz.

Eastern Shore families rally to protect disability services Families, caregivers and advocates gathered in Salisbury on Saturday for a “Save Our Services” rally, urging state leaders to protect disability programs they say are essential to Marylanders — particularly

Families, caregivers and advocates gathered in Salisbury on Saturday for a “Save Our Services” rally, urging state leaders to protect disability programs they say are essential to Marylanders, particularly in more rural communities on the Eastern Shore.

Delmarva lawmakers react to United States and Israel attacking Iran Lawmakers from Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia are reacting to the news of the U.S. and Israel striking Iran overnight, with many expressing disapproval and concern over the military action.

Lawmakers from Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia are reacting to the news of the U.S. and Israel striking Iran overnight, with some expressing disapproval and concern over the military action.

Crash in Caroline County kills Ridgely man, injures two others Maryland State Police say they are investigating a deadly crash that occurred Friday afternoon in Caroline County.

Maryland State Police say they are investigating a deadly crash that occurred Friday afternoon in Caroline County.

DSP investigating deadly single-car crash in Laurel Delaware State Police say they are investigating a deadly single-car crash in Laurel that happened early Saturday morning.

Delaware State Police say they are investigating a deadly single-car crash in Laurel that happened early Saturday morning.

Sonic booms from fighter jets felt in Sussex County, no emergencies Local police say they investigated reports of explosions Saturday morning in Seaford, but say the sound was due to sonic booms.

Local police say they investigated reports of explosions Saturday morning in Seaford, but say the sound was due to sonic booms.

US and Israel launch a major attack on Iran and Trump urges Iranians to 'take over your government' The U.S. and Israel have launched a major attack on Iran. President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” and rise up against the

The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” by rising up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979.

Additional teens arrested in deadly January Princess Anne shooting Two additional juveniles have been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting in Somerset County that left one man dead and another injured, Maryland State Police said.

Two additional juveniles have been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting in Somerset County that left one man dead and another injured, Maryland State Police said.

Berlin woman sentenced to four years in federal prison for stealing $1.7 million from OC home builder A federal judge has sentenced a Berlin woman to four years in federal prison after what prosecutors described as an eight-year embezzlement and tax evasion scheme that cost her employer

A federal judge has sentenced a Berlin woman to four years in federal prison after what prosecutors described as an eight-year embezzlement and tax evasion scheme that cost her employer and the federal government more than $2.3 million.

Woman sentenced for attempted kidnapping of child at Queen Anne’s County Fair A Church Hill, Md. woman has been sentenced after being found guilty of attempted kidnapping of a child under 16 at the Queen Anne’s County Fair this past summer.

A Church Hill, Md. woman has been sentenced to 15 years with all but seven suspended after being found guilty of attempted kidnapping of a child under 16 at the Queen Anne’s County Fair this past summer.

Pickup truck over bulkhead causes fuel spill in St. Michaels Firefighters responded to an unusual incident Thursday morning after a pickup truck went over a bulkhead, causing a minor fuel leak.

Firefighters responded to an unusual incident Thursday morning after a pickup truck went over a bulkhead, causing a minor fuel leak.

Laurel man sentenced for fatal Wilmington shooting A Laurel man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a 2022 shooting death in Wilmington.

The DOJ says Lance Leatherbury, of Laurel, approached the victim’s car on Warner Street in Wilmington on Feb. 21, 2022. Prosecutors say Leatherbury then opened fire on the victim, identified as Jermaine Meadows, killing him.

Second case of commercial poultry farm bird flu detected in Caroline County The Maryland Department of Agriculture says Caroline County’s second case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected on a commercial poultry farm.

Preliminary testing confirmed a presumptive positive case of bird flu in Caroline County this week, according to the Department of Agriculture. It is the third case in Maryland in 2026 so far.

DNREC reports second Millsboro wastewater spill in less than two months The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has notified neighbors of the second wastewater overflow involving Millsboro since January.

According to DNREC, on Feb. 26, 30,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater overflowed from the Millsboro Wastewater Facility onto the facility’s grounds and into the Indian River.

Power Restored to Most Delmarva Customers After Winter Storm Utility providers across the Delmarva Peninsula report that power has largely been restored following outages caused by Sunday’s Winter Storm.

Utility providers across the Delmarva Peninsula report that power has largely been restored following outages caused by Sunday’s Winter Storm.

Cambridge seeks public input on new Comprehensive Plan 2040 draft The City of Cambridge is mapping out its future in an ongoing comprehensive planning process, and city leaders are asking for the community’s feedback.

The City of Cambridge is mapping out its future in an ongoing comprehensive planning process, and city leaders are asking for the community’s feedback.

Rehoboth Beach cancels 2026 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge This past weekend’s major winter storm is putting the freeze on one of Delmarva’s biggest winter traditions.

The City of Rehoboth Beach has canceled the 2026 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge and 5K Run to the Plunge, citing safety concerns following significant snowfall across the area. It will not be rescheduled for this year.

DNREC to close The Point at Cape Henlopen for nesting, migrating birds The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced the upcoming closure of The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park to protect migratory birds and their nesting grounds.

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced the upcoming closure of The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park to protect migratory birds and their nesting grounds.

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The Small Craft Advisory was extended until 1 AM for coastal waters north of Cape May. https://www.coasttv.com/weather/wintry-threat-fades-rain-favored-in-sussex-county/article_00216f13-0425-4a53-ada1-a7c9799ef6f1.html

Eastern Shore Sheriffs protest proposed ICE legislation in Annapolis Several sheriffs from Maryland’s Eastern Shore travelled across the Chesapeake on Wednesday to protest against proposed legislation that would alter local law enforcement’s involvement with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Several sheriffs from Maryland’s Eastern Shore travelled across the Chesapeake on Wednesday to protest against proposed legislation that would further alter local law enforcement’s ability to coordinate with ICE

Over 100 cats rescued from alleged cruelty situation in Wicomico County Humane World for Animals, formerly known as the Humane Society of the United States, responded alongside Wicomico County law enforcement to rescue over 100 cats from an alleged cruelty case

Humane World for Animals, formerly known as the Humane Society of the United States, responded alongside Wicomico County law enforcement to rescue over 100 cats from an alleged cruelty case on Wednesday.

Bowfishing recognized as major tool in combatting invasive Chesapeake Channa A new Maryland Department of Natural Resources study says bowfishing and gigging have become the most common ways anglers are harvesting Chesapeake Channa, also known as the northern snakehead, in

A new Maryland Department of Natural Resources study says bowfishing and gigging have become the most common ways anglers are harvesting Chesapeake Channa, also known as the northern snakehead, in Maryland waters.