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Search Warrants at Seaford Homes Lead to Three Arrests
Three men have been arrested by Delaware State Police on drug charges after the execution of search warrants at two Seaford residences last Thursday. After a 2-month investigation, police from multiple agencies went into a residence on North Front Street. Twelve people in the residence were detained including Andrew Ayers of Greenwood, Schweitzer Dessin and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Suspect Charged in Homicide Investigation in Salisbury
Fire Damages Carport & EMS Paramedic Unit in Milton
Firefighters from Milton were called for a fire around 5pm Monday evening that damaged an EMS Paramedic vehicle and a detached carport structure in the parking lot behind the CHEER Center in Milton. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy fire and multiple companies were called to assist or for back up. The State Fire…
Read MoreMarshall Street Bike Path Striping Project Open House to be Held This Tuesday Evening
The City of Milford will host a Marshall Street Bike Path Striping Project Open House this Tuesday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Public Works Facility, on 180 Vickers Drive in Milford. Economic Development & Community Engagement Administrator Sara Bluhm tells the Talk of Delmarva that safety reasons were considered… The study…
Read More2024 Delaware Aviation Summit Set for Jan 31 in Dover
DelDOT announces the Office of Aeronautics will host the 2024 Delaware Aviation Summit on January 31st from 9 to 3pm. Various speakers will discuss topics including the impact of aviation on Delaware’s economy, infrastructure investments at various facilities throughout the state and the return of commercial air service to Wilmington Airport. The summit will be…
Read MoreInvestigation Continues into Fight after Snow Hill Basketball Game Thursday Night
A fight took place Thursday in the hallway outside the gym at Snow Hill High School after the end of a varsity basketball game. The fight disrupted the orderly exit of patrons who attended the game and additional fights occurred resulting in additional law enforcement personnel being called. Police began their investigation Thursday night and…
Read MoreSeaford Police Officer Indicted for Off-Duty Altercation
A Seaford Police officer has been indicted on multiple charges – including a felony for brandishing a handgun during a traffic-related altercation that occurred while he was off-duty. Delaware Department of Justice officials say 38 year old Kyle Linville experienced a mechanical issue while parking his pickup truck and attached trailer in a driveway in…
Read MoreMilford Man Charged with Attempted Murder
Milford City Council Agenda Includes Springboard Village Public Hearing
Tonight at 6:00 is a public hearing at the Milford City Council pertaining to public land potentially being provided for cabin dwellings to help the homeless. Springboard Collaborative aims to provide a safe, comfortable stepping-stone on the path to lasting housing. Economic Development & Community Engagement Administrator Sara Bluhm tells the Talk of Delmarva if…
Read MoreCongressman Andy Harris Holds Hearing in Ocean City, MD on Offshore Wind
Members of congress along with six expert panelists participated in a hearing in Ocean City, Maryland this weekend– voicing their concerns about what they believe are negative effects that offshore wind industrialization is having on our environment, marine life, and economy. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Panelists: Previous Information Released by U.S.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Greenwood Voters Elect Tallent, Donovan and Jones in Saturday Municipal Election
UPDATED – 01/20/24 – Greenwood voters have elected three people to the town council. Brenda Tallent was the top vote-getter with 76 tallies – followed by Donald Donovan with 74 votes and incumbent Durene Jones with 59. Current councilman Norman Reed did not run for re-election. The newly elected members of the Greenwood Town Council…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with Assault & Attempted Robbery
A Millsboro man has been arrested by Delaware State Police after an assault and attempted robbery in the parking lot of Wendy’s in Rehoboth Beach on Friday afternoon. Police say a trooper was approached by a 38 year old man who had been stabbed in his hand by an acquaintance. Police say 36 year old…
Read MoreMD Congressman Harris to Hold Hearing on Offshore Wind Saturday
1st District Congressman Andy Harris will hold a hearing this afternoon at 2pm on Offshore Wind and the effects industrialization is having on our environment, marine life and economy. Congressman Harris wants to hear public testimony from experts in industries affected by offshore wind followed by questions from three members of Congress whose districts are…
Read MoreUPDATED: Crash on Mount Joy Road Near Millsboro Under Investigation
UPDATED: Four-Vehicle Crash in Milford Leaves Elderly Man Dead
UPDATED – 01/20/24 – Delaware State Police have identified 78-year-old Larry Cox of Smyrna as the man who died in the fatal crash that occurred Thursday morning in Milford. ===================================================== A fatal crash involving four vehicles–an Acura TL, a Chrysler 200, a Toyota Sienna, and a Ford Focus– occurred early this morning on Bay Road…
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested for New Home Construction Fraud
Delaware State Police have arrested a 36-year-old Milford man for new home construction fraud. On July 28, 2023, a Virginia couple contacted DSP to report the fraud. During the investigation, detectives learned that Steven Rowan, owner of Sussex Building LLC, had signed a contract with the elderly couple in January 2022 to build a new…
Read MoreSenator Chris Coons Joins U.S. Senator and Two U.S. Representatives in Introducing Carbon Dioxide Removal Legislation
Legislation introduced this week by U.S Senators Chris Coons and Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island as well as and U.S. Representatives Paul D. Tonko of New York and Scott Peters of California would require the Department of Energy to make investments to support purchase of innovative carbon removal services and combat climate change. Senator Coons says this legislation– Carbon Dioxide Removal…
Read MoreNew Food Bank of Delaware Facility in Milford Now Open and Operating
The Food Bank of Delaware officially cut the ribbon on its new 70,000 square-foot facility in Milford this week. Kim Turner of the Food Bank tells the Talk of Delmarva… She adds that the Food Bank of Delaware’s first culinary and warehousing and logistics training classes start on Monday, January 29th. To learn more about…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Signs Executive Orders Establishing the Governor’s Offices to Support Children and Combat Crime
Governor Wes Moore has signed two executive orders reaffirming the Moore-Miller administration’s commitment to fighting child poverty and public safety throughout Maryland. The executive orders establish the Governor’s Office for Children and the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy. The Governor’s Office for Children will drive a holistic, coordinated approach within state government and across public and private sectors at the federal,…
Read MoreDelaware Unemployment Rate Remains Steady
Higher Expected Snowfall Amounts Shift Southward
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency has passed along information from the US National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, saying the expected heaviest snowfall amounts have shifted slightly southward. The greatest amounts are now expected near northern Delaware. Snowfall amounts were also increased by 1-2″ across southern Delaware. A Winter Storm Warning was added to Kent…
Read MoreA Snowy Beach Weekend for President Biden
President Biden is headed to Rehoboth Beach for the weekend. According to the White House the President is set to arrive at his North Shores beach house in Rehoboth Beach around 6:30pm tonight. He is expected to stay at least through Sunday morning.
Read MoreDisruption of Water Service in Georgetown Neighborhood due to Water Leak
Those who live on West Adams Street in Georgetown will experience a disruption of water service due to an unexpected water leak in the area. The water department is working to repair the leak as quickly as possible. Once the leak is repaired the water will be restored. Those with any questions or concerns can…
Read MoreMarydel Man Arrested for Attempted Burglary at Marydel Firehouse
Delaware State Police have arrested a 23-year-old Marydel man for an attempted burglary at the Marydel firehouse. Police arrested Daniel Santangelo at a traffic stop on Wednesday. Police say that on December 29th just before midnight, troopers were called to the Marydel Fire Company and learned that several firehouse occupants saw someone running away when…
Read MoreAccidental House Fire Displaces Resident in Dorchester County
The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced occupant of a house in Dorchester County following a fire that occurred this afternoon. The blaze occurred in a two story, wood frame, single family home on Old House Point Road– Fishing Creek. A malfunctioning kerosene heater caused the fire, which started on the kitchen floor. According…
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