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Georgetown Man Arrested for Theft of HVAC Units
A Georgetown man has been arrested after an investigation in the theft of HVAC units in Sussex County. Delaware State Police were called to West Piney Grove Road in Georgetown just before 9am on September 15 where they learned that an unknown suspect removed an HVAC unit from the residence. Police were called later that…
Read MoreUPDATED: Maryland Flags Ordered Lowered to Half-Staff Effective Immediately
Governor Wes Moore has ordered Maryland flags lowered to half-staff effective immediately. This is to honor Chief George Bacorn, Chief of Police for the Denton Police Department who died Friday. Information regarding the raising of the Maryland flag will be issued at a later time. ================================================== UPDATED – 09/25/26 – 8:20pm – Maryland State Police are…
Read MoreNorth Millsboro Bypass/Senator Richard S. Cordrey Bypass Celebrates First Birthday!
It’s been one year since the North Millsboro Bypass opened on September 25, 2025. DelDOT Secretary Shanté Hastings says that 8000 vehicles travel the bypass daily – but increases to 10,000 per day during the summer – and that includes over 1300 tractor-trailers that are no longer driving through downtown Millsboro. The bypass, recently renamed…
Read MoreDELAYS & CLOSINGS – September 25 – 27
CLOSINGS/DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS – September 25 – 27 last updated 6:15pm Oceans Calling Festival / Ocean City – Full Cancellation – Following the advice of the National Weather Service and in cooperation with local public officials, we must make the difficult decision to cancel Oceans Calling 2026. All ticket types purchased directly through Front Gate…
Read MoreMilton Man Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges
A Milton man has pleaded not guilty after he was indicted by a federal grand jury on drug trafficking and firearms offenses on September 10. Court documents say 35 year old David Harmon was in possession of – with the intent to distribute 28 grams of crack cocaine – and in possession of a loaded…
Read MoreDSP Investigate Robbery near Georgetown Thursday Night
Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery Thursday night at the Fishhook Mobile Home Park near Georgetown. Police were called around 9:30pm and learned that two unknown black male suspects approached a 78 year old woman as she got out of her car at her home. The suspects pushed the victim – stole her purse…
Read MoreUS Supreme Court OK’s Use of US Dept of Homeland Security Federal Citizenship Database in November Elections
On Friday the US Supreme Court gave a green light to the use of the US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) federal citizenship database to verify voters ahead of the mid-term election in November. A ruling from a federal judge in Washington, DC blocked DHS from collecting individuals Social Security numbers, citizenship status and other…
Read MoreSeveral Delaware Fire/First Responder Organizations Receive FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants
FEMA this week awarded over $47-million in grant funding for fire departments and other first responder organizations in the Mid-Atlantic – including Delaware. The Delaware State Fire School in Dover will receive over $451,000 from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants. Bethany Beach VFC was also awarded over $310,000. and two New Castle County fire companies…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/25/26
User 284190339 · 09-25-26 Fishing Report No change in the fishing since Wednesday. I even called Captain Bones and Smith Bait in hopes that they might have something to report. They did not. Since the President issued his Executive Order, Congress had to do something equally appropriate, and they have passed the MAPOceans Act. This…
Read MoreDelaware Health Centers Receive Nearly $23 Million in Federal Funding
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer and the Department of Health and Social Services have announced nearly $23 million in federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding for the state’s three Federally Qualified Health Centers. Westside Family Healthcare will receive $11.3 million, La Red Health Center will receive $10.1 million, and Henrietta Johnson Medical Center will receive $1.29…
Read MoreAAA: Gas Prices Remain High as Volatility in the Strait of Hormuz Continues
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline continues to climb, up nearly 5 cents from last week. According to AAA, at $4.48 per gallon, this is the highest the national average has ever been for this time of year. Typically, the start of autumn brings lower gas prices, but lingering volatility in the…
Read MoreTown of Bethany Beach: Beaches Closed for the Next Few Days; Officials to Reassess Beach Conditions Monday
The Town of Bethany Beach is informing the public that the beaches are closed until Noon, Monday September 28th 2026 when the Town will reassess beach conditions.
Read MoreDelaware DOC Adds Identity Verification for Online Visits and Messaging
The Delaware Department of Correction is adding identity verification requirements for people who use its online messaging and video visitation services to communicate with incarcerated individuals. Beginning Monday, September 28th, users will have to upload the front and back of a valid government-issued ID, along with a selfie, before using the messaging or video visit…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced in Drug, Firearm Case
Earlier this month, 50-year-old Kambreh Jones of Salisbury was sentenced in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County for Firearm Drug Trafficking, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Manufacture Cocaine, Illegal Possession of a Regulated Firearm, and related offenses. Jones was convicted following a two-day jury trial in April 2026. The Honorable Matthew A. Maciarello,…
Read MoreSenator Coons Joins Bipartisan Effort to Increase AI Transparency
Delaware U.S. Senator Chris Coons and three other senators have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing transparency around artificial intelligence systems. The AI Systems Transparency Act would require AI companies to disclose what data their models collect, safeguards for children and adults, and measures designed to prevent systems from being misused or operating dangerously. The…
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Investigates Bomb Threats Targeting Wicomico County Public Schools
Wicomico County Public Schools says law enforcement checked all schools overnight following a bomb threat Wednesday night targeting elementary schools in the area. The district says deputies and officers conducted safety checks, patrols and walk-throughs at every school, and found nothing of concern. The school day began on time Thursday, with enhanced security measures continuing…
Read MoreWorcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli Sworn in as President of the Maryland Sheriffs’ Association
Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli has been sworn in as president of the Maryland Sheriffs’ Association, representing all 24 elected sheriffs across the state. Crisafulli was sworn in Wednesday during the association’s annual Professional Development Training Seminar. He succeeds Queen Anne’s County Sheriff Gary Hofmann as president. In the role, Crisafulli will work with sheriffs…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Wilmington Man for 5th Offense DUI in Dover
Delaware State Police have arrested a 67-year-old Wilmington man on a fifth-offense DUI charge following a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon in Dover. Police say a trooper stopped Kenny Jervey after a motorist reported a Volvo driving erratically on Route 1 near Smyrna. The trooper later observed traffic violations and signs of impairment after the vehicle…
Read MoreDelaware Department of Insurance Announces Sentencing of Former Insurance Agent for Theft of Client Funds
A former Delaware insurance agent has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to three felony theft charges involving client funds. The Delaware Department of Insurance says Zenaida Nieves-Cordero, who operated Apple Insurance Inc., improperly withdrew hundreds of thousands of dollars from clients’ bank accounts over several years. The department says the…
Read MoreWorcester County Launches Interactive Rezoning Map
Worcester County has launched an interactive online map that allows residents to track active and pending rezoning applications. The map shows the locations of rezoning cases and provides access to documents such as applications, staff reports and findings as they are added during the review process. County officials say the map currently includes cases submitted…
Read MoreWarning Issued About Phone Scam Using Call Forwarding
A new phone scam involving call forwarding has been reported in the area. According to the Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff, scammers are posing as bank representatives and using spoofed phone numbers to make it appear the call is coming from a legitimate financial institution. Victims are then told to dial *72 and…
Read MoreCoastal Storm Impacts Expected Along Delmarva
Forecasters are monitoring a developing coastal storm and current impacts from strong winds, which has already led to coastal flood advisories and warnings along Delmarva. AccuWeather Melissa Constanzer tells the Talk of Delmarva that biggest impacts from the storm system will be along the coast… She says the storm system’s peak, including some of its…
Read MoreAttorney General Brown Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is urging consumers to check whether they qualify for compensation from settlements involving generic drug manufacturers. A federal court has given preliminary approval to a plan to distribute about $96.5 million in settlement funds from Glenmark, Lannett, Bausch, Apotex and Heritage Pharmaceuticals, along with Heritage’s parent company, Emcure. Consumers who…
Read MoreFederal Judge Issues CDL Data Injunction
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says a federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from accessing a database containing personal information on about 17 million commercial drivers. The order also blocks the administration from withholding more than $10 million in federal funding from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators over…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Signs Order Establishing Data Center Review Process
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order establishing a statewide review process for large data center projects. The order applies to projects of 25 megawatts or more and creates a state task force to review proposals and maintain a public dashboard with information about projects, including projected power demand and water use. Governor…
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