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Milton Women is Sussex County’s 2023 Employee of the Year
Sussex County’s 2023 Employee of the year is Lindsay Behney of Milton. Behney, who works in the Register of Wills office, was a 4th quarter honorable mention and received her honors on Friday during the annual Mildred King Luncheon which celebrates the county’s approximately 550 employees. Additional information from the Sussex County Government: Ms. Behney…
Read MoreUPDATED: Maryland State Police Investigating a Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Dorchester County; Go Fund Me Page Set Up
UPDATED – 12/04/23 – A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help the Wrights three daughters cover the costs of their parents funeral arrangements. ======================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 11/29/23 – Two people–both age 47–are dead after a collision between the Chevrolet they were in and a tractor-trailer early this morning. The names…
Read MoreCrash Damages Utility Pole at Routes 113 & 24 in Millsboro
Millsboro Police are investigating a crash at the intersection of Routes 113 and 24 just after 12:30 this morning. Police Chief Brian Calloway tells the Talk of Delmarva that a westbound vehicle crossing Route 113 collided with a southbound vehicle on Route 113. Police say after the collision, the southbound vehicle hit a utility pole…
Read MoreFormer DNREC Secretary Exploring Run for Governor of Delaware in 2024
Former DNREC Secretary Colin O’Mara has filed a campaign committee to explore a run for Governor of Delaware in the Democratic Primary. O’Mara was DNREC Secretary under Governor Markell from 2009 to 2014. He is now the CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. O’Mara’s vision for Delaware centers on improving the Four E’s: the Economy,…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Shooting Incident at Wawa
Dover Police were called to the Wawa on Forrest Avenue just after 5:30 Saturday morning for a shooting and found a victim with gunshot wounds to the upper body. The 45 year old Dover man was taken to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Police learned the victim was returning to his vehicle from the store…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Charged with 5th Offense DUI
A Greenwood man has been arrested after a traffic stop on Route 13 near Seaford on Saturday. Delaware State Police following a Hyundai saw the car drifting and swerving within the travel lane and brake abruptly when there was nothing in front of it. The trooper initiated a traffic stop with the driver, identified as…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Deadly Dover Crash
UPDATED – 12/03/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 59-year-old Eva Buck of Hartly as the woman who died in the crash that occurred on Friday afternoon in Dover. ===================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/02/23 – A crash in Dover Friday afternoon has left one person dead. Delaware State Police say a Buick was eastbound on…
Read MoreLocal Vendors, Community Gather at Howard T. Ennis for Holiday Craft Fair to Support Special Needs Students
More than 100 local vendors participated in a holiday craft fair at Howard T. Ennis School over the weekend. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti was there… Rose Romano–Howard T. Ennis Student who helped out at the Holiday Craft Fair Artwork on tree and other spots at the school- office doors, etc. by Allyssa Garchinsky
Read MoreLaurel Woman Arrested for Multiple Felony Gun Offenses
A Laurel woman has been arrested for multiple felony gun offenses. Delaware State Police arrested 34 year old Victoria Bolen early Wednesday morning in Seaford. A trooper on patrol spotted what looked like a disabled vehicle on Route 13 near Airport Road just after 2:30am and made contact with three people, one he recognized from…
Read MoreOfficial Kick-off Announcement of Valerie Jones Giltner’s Campaign for State Representative
The official kick-off announcement of Valerie Jones Giltner’s campaign for State Representative was held in Georgetown this week. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti was there… It was a packed house here at Revelation Craft Brewing Company as retired critical care nurse and healthcare consultant Valerie Jones Giltner spoke about her new campaign for State…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Locate Wanted Greenwood Man in Greensboro, MD
UPDATED – 12/01/23 – Delaware State Police located the attempted murder suspect involved in an officer-involved shooting in Greenwood on Tuesday, November 28. Troopers along with Maryland State Police and the US Marshal’s Task Force executed a search warrant Thursday afternoon at a camper on Holly Road in Greensboro, Maryland. Police attempted to get 27…
Read MoreDNREC: DE Low Emission Vehicle Program Published Friday in DE Register of Regulations
UPDATED 12/01/23 – DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin released his finalized regulation to adopt the Advanced Clean Car II program earlier this week, which has now been published in Delaware’s Register of Regulations Friday (Dec 1, 2023). The Amendment is effective on December 11th. The order relates to Delaware’s Low Emission Vehicle Program (7 DE Admin.…
Read MoreLong Neck Area Fire Friday Morning Accidental
Firefighters from the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company were called to Robin Hoods Loop in Sherwood Forest near Long Neck just after 11 Friday morning where they found heavy fire coming from a single family home. Multiple fire companies were called to assist or provide backup. State Fire Marshal investigators determined that the fire was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Barn Fire on Old Ocean City Road in Salisbury Area Accidental; No Injuries
UPDATED – 12/01/23 – A brush fire off Old Ocean City Road near Salisbury Thursday has been ruled accidental by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Parsonsburg and Salisbury firefighters were called for the fire just after 1:30pm and found a brush fire extended to a horse stable. Fire officials say there were no injuries to…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Traffic to be Impacted by Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon/Half Marathon Saturday Morning
The Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon will be run on Saturday, December 2 in Rehoboth Beach – it’s a marathon and a half marathon – packet pickup is today at the Rehoboth Beach Running Company. This Race route will impact traffic on Henlopen Ave and other local roads in Rehoboth Beach. The run begins at the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Investigating a Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Townsend; Victim Identified
UPDATED – 12/01/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 21-year-old Rosemith Delice of Townsend as the woman who died in a pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday evening in Townsend. ===================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 11/30/23 – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday evening in Townsend that left one woman…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Make Arrest in Frankford Murder; Victim Identified
UPDATED – 12/01/23 – Delaware State Police have arrested a Frankford man in the death of 22 year old Gabriel Dorman of Millsboro on Frankford School Road a week ago. Investigation into a report of shots fired has been determined to be unfounded. Police have identified and arrested 38 year old Jeremiah Handy of Frankford…
Read MoreSurveillance Images Released as DSP Continues to Investigate Armed Robbery at Liquor Stop in Milford
Delaware State Police Detectives are asking for help in identifying a man connected to an armed robbery that occurred at the Liquor Stop in Milford earlier this month. You can provide information about this person or his vehicle through the following ways: Tipsters can remain anonymous. Original Information Released from Delaware State Police: Delaware State…
Read MoreDelaware House and Senate Housing Committees to Hold Hearing on Housing Crisis Next Week
The Delaware House and Senate housing committees are preparing to discuss the state’s affordable housing crisis. A joint legislative hearing held by the committees will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6th at Legislative Hall in Dover. During the joing hearing, the 20 members of the Senate Housing & Land Use Committee and the…
Read MoreSussex County EOC Reminds Public to be Ready for Winter Weather as 2023 Hurricane Season Draws to a Close
With hurricane season coming to a close, another type of season is getting underway. During the winter months, this area has seen coastal storms also known as nor-easters. As the colder winds of the season blow, residents and property owners are encouraged to check supplies, monitor weather conditions, and take appropriate action if directed this…
Read MoreDelDOT Receives National Award for Increased Transportation Safety by Converting Intersections to All-Way Stops
Several Intersections in Delaware have been safer for drivers thanks to improvements in recent years. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) was honored today with a 2023 National Roadway Safety Award for significantly reducing fatal and serious injury crashes at 20 intersections by converting them to all-way stops. Between 2015 and 2019, nearly 40 percent of…
Read MoreWorcester Health Requests Community Proposals for True You Maryland Teen Health Community Education Projects
The Worcester County Health Department is requesting mini-grant proposals from community-based organizations, workplaces, churches, or other interested organizations for youth teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention education. It’s called True You Maryland Teen Health Community Education program. To be eligible for up to $6,500 in grant funding, your program must be an organization…
Read MoreEaston Police Arrest 34-Year-Old Man for Three Armed Robberies
Easton, Maryland Police have arrested a 34-year-old man with no fixed address for three armed robberies–two this month and one back in June of this year. The investigation led to the identification of Javontay L. Nichols, who now faces numerous charges. Yesterday, November 29th, Detectives received a tip that Nichols was at a residence in…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Two Pennsylvania Men for Stealing a Boat in Seaford
Sussex County Firefighters Association Presents 2023 Fire Prevention Awards
The Sussex County Volunteer Firefighters Association held its annual Fire Prevention Poster and Essay Awards ceremony. The event took place yesterday at their monthly meeting hosted by the Laurel Fire Department. Students are assigned topics pertaining to Fire Prevention by their grade level. Then students kindergarten through grade 3 prepare a poster. Students grades 4…
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