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A groundbreaking event was held at Sussex Tech yesterday. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Â Â Â Â
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The Diamond State Port Corporation and the Delaware River and Bay Authority have been selected to receive more than $125 million and $540,000 respectively through the Environmental Protection Agencyâs Clean Ports Program. The Delaware River and Bay Authority has been selected to receive $540,000 for emissions inventory, reduction strategy analysis, goal setting, stakeholder outreach, and…
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) yesterday held a virtual news conference in the Mid-Atlantic region (CISA Region 3), with CISA Director Jen Easterly to discuss steps being taken to ensure the security and resilience of the 2024 elections. During the conference, Easterly said that in her role, she has spent over three years…
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Maryland State Police are seeking the public’s help in solving a theft case from last month. According to police, shortly before 5 p.m. on September 14th, troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack responded to Stephen Decatur Highway in Ocean City, Maryland for the theft report. MSP Berlin is seeking the public’s assistance in…
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An investigation into a weapons complaint and drug offenses continues following a high-speed chase in the Seaford area. Yesterday, Wednesday, October 23rd at about 1:05 p.m., the Seaford Police Department responded to a weapons complaint near Collins Avenue and Purnell Street in Seaford. Police say someone reportedly possessing a handgun and making threats was spotted…
Read MoreNearly $21 Million in federal funding will go toward upgrading drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, protecting local freshwater resources across Delaware, and delivering safe drinking water to homes, schools, and businesses. Governor John Carney and U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons along with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester made the announcement about the funding today. This funding comes…
Read MoreThe drought conditions have had a major impact on the corn and soybean crops in Delaware, with soybean yields running well below normal for full season beans. For double crop beans after wheat and barley, those yields if not irrigated are going to be extremely low. Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse tells the Talk…
Read MoreA 20-year-old Milford man has been arrested for having sexual-related interactions with two minor victims. As a result of an extensive criminal investigation, Markez Davis faces numerous charges. According to Milford Police, he had a presentment through the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and was committed to the Department of Correction in default of $338,000 secured bail.…
Read MoreFor travelers who use US 50 in the Cambridge area of Dorchester County, the road resurfacing project is about half completed, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. Crews have returned to paving operations at night, beginning as early as 5 p.m. However, should temps drop below 50 degrees at night, they…
Read MoreMaryland State Police homicide investigators arrested a wanted fugitive in connection with the Christmas Eve, 2021 murder of 33-year-old Marta Merina of Trappe, Maryland. 32-year-old Ibarra Juarez, who has no fixed address, is charged with first and second-degree murder along with other related criminal charges in relation to the murder of Merina. Juarez was located…
Read MoreThree juveniles in Milford have been arrested for a series of crimes, including motor vehicle thefts, attempted thefts, burglaries, and arson. Milford Police Department took several reports for these crimes between October 3rd through October 7th throughout City Limits (both Kent and Sussex Counties). Milford Police, working with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, identified the…
Read MoreSeveral new park improvement projects will be funded potentially through revenue generated by the Maryland Cannabis Tax. These projects aim to enhance local parks, improve safety, and ensure reinvestment in communities across Wicomico County. Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano, in partnership with Director of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Steve Miller today announced this initiative. County…
Read MoreToday, Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) officials joined with the Delaware Congressional Delegation to announce a $20 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the DRBA that will be used to construct a new diesel-hybrid ferry vessel that is expected to join the Cape May â Lewes Ferry fleet in the…
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 The Wicomico County Sheriffâs Office is asking for your help in locating 52-year-old Richard David Beals Jr. Beals is described as a White man, 5’9 and about 145 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Beals was last seen by the reporting party approximately 3 months prior to the report being made. The report…
Read MoreThe Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a case of arson that happened during the overnight hours. Fire officials say a 30-foot pull behind travel trailer was abandoned on the side of the road intentionally set on fire from the inside. The RV fire happened on Tingle Road in Willards– Wicomico County…
Read MoreThe SS United States Conservancy has finalized an agreement with Penn Warehousing & Distribution, securing the transfer of ship ownership to Okaloosa County, Florida. The new ownership has scheduled the vessel’s departure from Philadelphia for this Friday, October 25th. Contractors have been conducting preparatory work to facilitate the ship’s relocation to Norfolk, Virginia, such as…
Read MoreWith goals to make Maryland a safer, more affordable, more competitive and more sustainable, Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld and other agency leaders met this week with officials in Caroline, Talbot and Dorchester counties to discuss the Departmentâs Draft Consolidated Transportation Program for Fiscal Years 2025 to 2030. The $18.9 billion, six-year spending plan invests in…
Read MoreSomerset County In Somerset County, the Board of Commissioners have issued a burn ban effective immediately. The commissioners have a moratorium on all outdoor burning until further notice. The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources including campfires, bonfires, fireworks, leaf, brush, grass, and trash burning as well as other similar methods of open incineration.…
Read MoreAs states in the Southeast face recovery from the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many of you want to help by donating. Unfortunately, scammers often exploit disasters by setting up fake charities to take advantage of people’s goodwill. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is warning you to be cautious of the fraudulent charities and…
Read MoreThe Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers not to eat enoki mushrooms produced by Enoki King Mushroom Farm of Ventura, CA, because of potential contamination with Listeria bacteria. Samples collected and tested by the Maryland Department of Health in early October were positive for the Listeria bacteria. The Department is working with the U.S. Food…
Read MoreThe Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will resurface six miles of MD 405 (Price Station Road) between US 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) and MD 304 (Ruthsburg Road)–in Queen Anneâs County beginning October 21st. All work should be completed by mid-December, weather permitting. Work includes milling, patching, paving and striping. Motorists should be…
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