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Gilligan’s Waterfront Restaurant in Lewes to close, owner announces

By The Talk of Delmarva News / February 6, 2020

Gilligan’s Waterfront Restaurant and Bar in Lewes is set to close, according to the owner who cited health concerns and family obligations but emphasized that the Milton location will remain open. “It is with much sadness that I announce the closing of Gilligan’s in Lewes,” Cheryl Tilton, the owner, said in a Facebook post. “Because…

Crash leads to DUI charges for Salisbury man

By The Talk of Delmarva News / February 6, 2020

A Salisbury man was arrested on DUI charges after police say he crashed his car and fled the scene. According to Maryland State Police, the incident occurred shortly before 9 p.m., Sunday as troopers from the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack were dispatched to the area of Nanticoke Road and Willow Creek Drive, for reports…

Felton man, Connections counselor sentenced in wire fraud case

By The Talk of Delmarva News / February 6, 2020

A Felton man and former counselor at a local Connections center has been sentenced for wire fraud. According to court documents and statements made in court, William Brown, age 52, of Felton, Delaware, was previously a job placement counselor at Connections Community Support Programs, Inc. (“Connections”). During 2015 and 2016, Connections contracted with the Delaware…

The People’s Priorities: Governor Hogan’s Sixth State of the State Address

By The Talk of Delmarva News / February 6, 2020

Governor Larry Hogan delivered his sixth State of the State address, vowing to stay focused on the “The People’s Priorities,” in which he called for action on common sense initiatives to address the most urgent issues facing Marylanders. During his address, Governor Hogan urged lawmakers to pass a series of bills to address the violent…

PA man wanted in connection with Georgetown shooting

By The Talk of Delmarva News / February 6, 2020

Police are searching for a Pennsylvania man wanted in connection with a shooting that seriously injured a woman in Georgetown. According to Delaware State Police, the incident occurred just before 4 a.m., Saturday when EMS were dispatched to the 100 block of Garden Circle in Georgetown for an unknown medical emergency. EMS arrived and located…

Ellendale man arrested on drug, weapons charges in Milton

By The Talk of Delmarva News / February 5, 2020

An Ellendale man was arrested on drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop that turned up cocaine, narcotics, and other drugs in Milton. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m., Tuesday when troopers observed a black 2002 GMC Envoy at the intersection of Fisher Road and Lewes…

Salisbury Zoo welcomes newborn baby bear

By The Talk of Delmarva News / February 5, 2020

The Salisbury Zoo has announced the birth of an Andean bear cub! The cub was born on January 11th to parents, Chaska (female) and Pinocchio (male). The healthy cub was born on January 11 after months of being monitored and observed by Salisbury Zoo animal-care staff. The first several weeks after birth are extremely critical…

UPDATED: Ocean View police chase results in charges, injuries for Dover man

By The Talk of Delmarva News / February 5, 2020

UPDATED 2/7/20 – Delaware State Police have charged a Dover man with additional thefts in connection with a February 3rd incident in the Ocean View area after he led police on a chase.  Through further investigation, police have been able to link 30 year old Bryan Denegal to several additional thefts from vehicles in the…

Children injured, school bus driver charged in Long Neck incident

By The Talk of Delmarva News / February 5, 2020

An Indian River School District bus driver has been fired and charged with multiple counts of reckless endangering and vehicular assault after police say he slammed on the brakes of a bus and injured several students, including a 9-year-old Long Neck Elementary student who suffered a busted lip during the incident. Delaware State Police were…

Seaford traffic stop results in arrest of Philly man on drug, weapons charges

By The Talk of Delmarva News / February 4, 2020

Delaware State Police have arrested a Philadelphia man on drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop turned up a handgun, knife, and marijuana in Seaford. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m., Monday when troopers observed a black 2002 Mercedes Benz speeding northbound on Sussex Highway in…

Georgetown man arrested on burglary charges

By The Talk of Delmarva News / February 4, 2020

A Georgetown man has been arrested and charged in connection with a local burglary. According to the Georgetown Police Department, late last month, troopers responded to a residence in the 29000 block of Koi Pond Road in Georgetown for reports of a burglary. Troopers arrived and met with the homeowners who said they were away…

Greenwood man killed in crash near Bridgeville

By The Talk of Delmarva News / February 4, 2020

A Greenwood man was killed in a serious crash near Bridgeville. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred shortly after 7:30 p.m., Monday as a 2007 Chevrolet Colorado, pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Seashore Highway, just west of Polk Road. For unknown reasons, the truck ran off the road and struck…

Skeletal remains found in Caroline County, Maryland

By The Talk of Delmarva News / February 4, 2020

A death investigation is underway by Maryland State Police after skeletal remains were found Monday in Caroline County. According to the Maryland State Police Department, just after 2 p.m., Monday troopers responded to Idylwild State Wildlife Management Area in Federalsburg following a phone call from a hunter reporting what appeared to be human bones found…

Milford man arrested on drug, DUI charges in Harrington

By The Talk of Delmarva News / February 3, 2020

A Milford man was arrested on DUI charges after police say he drove high and blocked a road in Harrington with a shotgun, cocaine and other drugs inside his vehicle. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 5:40 p.m., Sunday as troopers were dispatched to the area of Beebe Road and…

Fire damages home in Fruitland

By The Talk of Delmarva News / February 3, 2020

Fire officials are investigating a blaze that caused over $40,000 in damages to a home in Fruitland. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze broke out sometime around 8:30 p.m., Friday at a one-story single family home on Poplar Street. First responders with the Fruitland Fire Department were first to arrive on…

Delaware resident tests negative for coronavirus

By The Talk of Delmarva News / February 3, 2020

The test results have come back negative for the person who was being tested for coronavirus in Delaware. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) provided an update on Sunday where they confirmed that the results from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) came back negative for the virus. “We continue to learn more about…

Salisbury man convicted of armed robbery in Wicomico County

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 31, 2020

A Salisbury man has been convicted of armed robbery in Wicomico County. 33-year-old Frank Feather III was convicted on Monday by a Wicomico County Jury for the April, 2019 armed robbery of a man at his home in Salisbury, according to the Office of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico County. Feather reportedly approached the victim…

Governor Carney’s budget proposes investments in education, economy, and environment

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 31, 2020

Governor John Carney on Thursday presented his Fiscal Year 2021 Recommended Budget, sending the Delaware General Assembly a financial plan that invests in the state’s economy, environment, and education system. “We presented a responsible budget plan today that makes investments to improve our economy, strengthen our public schools, and protect Delaware’s unique quality of life,” Governor Carney said while presenting…

Fire causes heavy damage to Bridgeville home

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 31, 2020

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that heavily damaged a home in Bridgeville. The blaze broke out around 2 am, Thursday in the 10000 block of Seashore Highway near Cannon Road. The Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company was first to the scene and was assisted by other fire companies in the area.…

Delaware Senate passes bill allowing dogs on outdoor restaurant patios

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 31, 2020

Senate lawmakers passed a bill Thursday allowing restaurant owners to permit leashed dogs on their outdoor patios and in beer gardens after a controversial stance from the Division of Public Health (DPH) stated otherwise. Passed by the House unanimously earlier this month, the bill now heads to Governor Carney for his signature. The legislation was…

Ocean City assesses impact of minimum wage increase

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 30, 2020

The Ocean City Human Resource Director and Budget Manager gave a presentation on Maryland’s recently enacted legislation that increased Minimum Wage to $11 this year and will continue to raise it to $15 an hour by 2024. The presentation covered the impact of the cost to the City and the proposed adjusted pay grade scale…

Lt. Governor releases report on 3-year action plan for Behavioral Health Consortium

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 30, 2020

Lt. Governor Hall-Long, along with members of Delaware’s Behavioral Health Consortium, community advocates, and elected officials released the updated progress report for the three-year action plan to help tackle Delaware’s addiction treatment system and mental health services in the state. After holding community forums throughout Delaware, the Behavioral Health Consortium released a three-year action plan…

DUI enforcement ramped up ahead of Super Bowl Sunday in Salisbury

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 30, 2020

Maryland State Police in Salisbury are encouraging all football fans to celebrate Super Bowl LIV responsibly by not driving impaired, or letting other fans get behind the wheel when they should not. In an effort to flag impaired driving, Maryland State Police will increase patrols on Super Bowl Sunday, adding additional troopers to look for…

GOP lawmakers want to reinstate the death penalty in Delaware

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 30, 2020

Republican State lawmakers want to move ahead with legislation to reinstate the death penalty in Delaware. The Egregious Crimes Accountability Act limits the aggravating circumstances attached to a murder to four categories where prosecutors could consider capital punishment, including mass murder, repeat offenders previously convicted of murder, horribly inhumane and hate crimes. In January 2016,…

Police search for suspect wanted for assault in Rehoboth Beach

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 29, 2020

Police are searching for a man who hit someone in the face with a glass bottle during an altercation in Rehoboth Beach. According to the Rehoboth Beach Police Department, just after 10 p.m., Sunday, two people were involved in an altercation inside an establishment in the 100 block of Rehoboth Avenue. During the altercation, a…