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The Star Democrat

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Federalsburg elects Hancock, James — faces voting machine difficulties

FEDERALSBURG — On Tuesday, Bruce Hancock Jr. defeated Ian Ferguson in the race for the District 2 Town Council seat in Federalsburg’s municipal election. Ian Ferguson, an incumbent candidate, was originally elected to fill a vacant councilperson seat in February of 2025. Bruce Hancock received 103 votes to Ferguson’s 70, a margin of 33 votes, according to results released by the town after polls closed at 7 p.m. Hancock did not attend the Federalsburg Candidate Forum last Thursday. Upon being notified of his absence, one audience member noted sarcastically, “Surprise!” During the forum, Hancock’s absence was highlighted several times.One audience member stood up during Q&As to complain: “I find it insulting to us, and maybe the residents here should find it insulting to themselves, that person will not come out and talk and answer questions like you two did.” Some audience members nodded in agreement. In Hancock’s candidate profile for The Star Democrat, he wrote, “I was born and raised in Federalsburg, Maryland. Federalsburg has always been my home, and I care deeply about the people, families, and future of our community.” In his responses, Hancock emphasized communication, accountability, and teamwork. He also wrote, “Essential services should remain a priority,

Federalsburg, MD · 4d

CarolineReview

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Pumpkin Palooza brings families and foot traffic to Downtown Denton

DENTON -- Families filled downtown for Downtown Denton Main Street's Pumpkin Palooza on Friday, October 30, just ahead of Halloween. Director of Downtown Denton Main Street, Jessica Willoughby, ...

Denton, MD · 4d

delawarepublic.org

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Final numbers show strong turnout for early voting in Delaware

Delaware’s Department of Elections says more Delawareans are choosing to vote before Election Day. More than two times as many people had voted early compared to the same time period in the last midterm election in 2022. Just over 129,500 people voted early this year. That's approximately 16% of...

Delaware · 6d
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easternshoreundercover.com

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US 113 Crossovers in Berlin to Close Friday Nights

Worcester County, MD - Drivers who use US 113 (Worcester Highway) near Berlin late at night will want to plan ahead for the next few weekends. Two crossovers on the highway are set to close overnight on Friday nights through most of November. A crossover is the break in the...

Berlin, MD · 7d
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Delmarva Now | The Daily Times

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Davis declared unofficial winner vs. Giordano in county executive race

With all of 69 precincts reporting, Democrat Ernest Davis has unofficially defeated incumbent Republican County Executive Julie Giordano. LIVE ELECTION UPDATES: MD Gubernatorial Election live updates: Gov. Moore projected winner According to unofficial results, Davis received 14,757 votes, 51.01%, and Giordano received 14,125 votes, 48.83%. This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Davis declared unofficial winner vs. Giordano in county executive race

Salisbury, MD · 5d

easternshoreundercover.com

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Wicomico County to Hold Public Hearing on Future County Projects

Salisbury, MD - Wicomico County residents will get a chance to weigh in on the county's long-term project plans. County Executive Julie Giordano is hosting a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2028-2032 Capital Improvement Program. It's set for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM. The hearing will...

Wicomico County, MD · 7d

easternshoreundercover.com

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Newland Park Landfill to Turn Methane Into Natural Gas

Wicomico County, MD - Wicomico County is moving ahead with a plan to turn gas from the Newland Park Landfill in Salisbury into natural gas that can go straight into a pipeline. County Executive Julie Giordano shared an update on the project, and gas production is expected to start in the spring or summer of 2028.

Wicomico County, MD · 7d

Spotlight Delaware

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Neighbor opposition to Lewes pickleball complex softens following negotiations

A state-funded plan to expand a pickleball and tennis complex within The Plantations community near Lewes sparked a backlash from some neighbors this summer. The post Neighbor opposition to Lewes pickleball complex softens following negotiations appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Lewes, DE · 11d

WBOC

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RecoveryWorks program providing employment opportunities in Berlin

BERLIN, Md. - A program created by the Town of Berlin is helping people recover from substance abuse and giving them a chance to enter the workforce. RecoveryWorks is in partnership with Hope4Recovery, a non-profit aiming to provide a safe environment for those in early recovery from substance abuse. Mayor...

Berlin, MD · 6d

WGMD Radio

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Federalsburg Voters Elect Bruce Hancock to the District 2 Seat

The polls closed in the Town of Federalsburg for the town’s municipal election at 7pm. Brandy James ran unopposed and will return to represent District 1. In the District 2 race challenger M. Bruce Hancock won 103 votes to 70 for incumbent Ian Ferguson. District 1 – Brandy R....

Federalsburg, MD · 5d

WDEL 1150AM

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Delaware's final early voting numbers are in, but not the voting results

Nearly one-in-five registered Delaware voters have already cast a ballot as we head into Election Day on Tuesday. According to numbers provided by the Delaware Department of Elections, 129,584 people went to the polls during the 10-day period ahead of this year's elections, with just under half coming from Sussex County.

Delaware · 6d

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Sussex County Kicks Off 43rd Caroling on The Circle Food Drive

Sussex County has officially launched its 43rd annual Caroling on The Circle campaign, kicking off a holiday food drive aimed at helping hungry families across the county. The centerpiece event is set for 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, in downtown Georgetown, where the historic Sussex County Courthouse and The Circle will provide the backdrop for an evening of traditional and Spanish carols. The caroling event will lead into the Town of Georgetown’s tree lighting and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas parade, giving the community nearly three straight hours of holiday festivities in one night.

Sussex County, DE · 6d

The Star Democrat

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Lewis leads Dorchester sheriff’s race: Republicans ahead in three council districts; mail-in ballots remain unreported

CAMBRIDGE — Republican Mark K. Lewis led Democrat Christine LaMonica in the Dorchester County sheriff’s race Tuesday night, while Republicans held leads in three of five County Council districts. All Election Day precincts had reported. The unofficial totals included early voting and Election Day ballots. Mail-in and provisional ballot results had not been reported. Lewis received 6,885 votes, or 63.89%, to LaMonica’s 3,866 votes, or 35.88% — a lead of 3,019 votes. In County Council District 1, Republican Robert Edwin Kramer Jr. led Democrat David Wayne Beverley II with 1,727 votes, or 66.81%, to Beverley’s 853 votes, or 33%. Democrat Yvonne D. Penn faced no named opponent in District 2 and received 1,114 votes, or 98.67%. In District 3, Democrat Ricky C. Travers led Republican Grady Wilson Jr. with 1,481 votes, or 65.91%, to Wilson’s 764 votes, or 34%. Republican Lenny Pfeffer faced no named opponent in District 4 and received 1,808 votes, or 96.17%. In District 5, Republican Mike Detmer led Democrat Semuel Thompson Jr. with 1,837 votes, or 77.09%, to Thompson’s 538 votes, or 22.58%. Both Board of Education candidates faced no named opponents. Talibah Chikwendu received 900 votes, or 96.57%, in District 2, while Sheri R. Hubbard

Dorchester County, MD · 5d

Delmarva Now | The Daily Times

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Ocean City Mayor Meehan loses re-election bid, plus council results

The results are in for Ocean City, Maryland's 2026 Municipal Election, and a new mayor has been elected. Newly elected Mayor Matt James unseated Rick Meehan by approximately 300 votes during the resort town's municipal election, which was held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, in conjunction with the gubernatorial election. According to unofficial results tallied by the Ocean City Board of Supervisors Elections, James recieved a total of 1438 votes and Meehan 1136 votes. The mayor, together with the newly elected town council members and incumbent council members will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall on the Thursday, Nov. 5, for an organizational meeting, the town said in a Nov. 3 news release. At the organizational meeting, the Town Council members will elect a Council President and Council Secretary. Town Council election results, Proctor re-elected According to unofficial results, Billy Apostolou, Larry Noccolino and Carol Proctor have been elected to the Ocean City Town Council. Apostolou received a total of 1596 votes, Noccolino 1457 votes, and Proctor 1819 votes. Proctor was first elected to the council in November 2022. All to know about Ocean City's municipal election Ocean City's mayoral seat and three Town Council seats

Ocean City, MD · 6d

Cape Gazette

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Return Day is a unique Sussex County tradition

Return Day in Georgetown is a truly unique Sussex County tradition dating back to about 1792, a year after the county seat was moved from Lewes to the newly created town of Georgetown. At that time, Delaware law required all county voters to cast their ballots in the county seat.

Sussex County, DE · 10d

Spotlight Delaware

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Get Involved: Election Day, Sussex celebrates Return Day, Lewes townhomes

Tuesday's midterm general elections lead off a busy week of civic engagement opportunities for Delawareans across the state. The post Get Involved: Election Day, Sussex celebrates Return Day, Lewes townhomes appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Lewes, DE · 7d

Cape Gazette

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Wawa opens at Route 24 and Mulberry Knoll Road

With Wally the Goose looking on, Wawa officials and associates cut the ribbon on the new store at John J. Williams Highway and Mulberry Knoll Road near Lewes Oct. 22. It is Wawa's 12th store in Sussex County, with plans for five more by the end of 2028. BILL SHULL PHOTOS.

Sussex County, DE · 18d

easternshoreundercover.com

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Ocean City Officials Respond to Political Mailer

Ocean City, MD - Town of Ocean City officials are responding to a political postcard that raises questions about Council President Matt James and his part in an aerial storm damage assessment. City Manager Terry McGean and the Ocean City Council each released a statement about the mailer, which was sent to Ocean City residents and voters.

Ocean City, MD · 8d

Spotlight Delaware

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Heavily watched Sussex County Council races become a referendum on development

Two closely-watched races for seats on the Sussex County Council have drawn outsized sums of money and could become referendums on the future of land use policy in Delaware’s booming southernmost region. The post Heavily watched Sussex County Council races become a referendum on development appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Sussex County, DE · 14d

Spotlight Delaware

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Delaware hospitals debate downstate ChristianaCare proposals

Downstate hospital systems lambasted two proposed ChristianaCare campuses in Georgetown and Camden on Tuesday, following what has been months of controversy that could derail the projects. The post Delaware hospitals debate downstate ChristianaCare proposals appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Delaware · 18d