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Maryland man convicted in fatal crash over the summer in Ocean City

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 26, 2019

A Maryland man who drove drunk and caused a fatal crash over the summer in Ocean City has been convicted of negligent manslaughter. 41-year-old Todd Pivec, of Cockeysville, MD was convicted of negligent manslaughter by a motor vehicle and driving a vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock in the Worcester County Circuit Court. Sentencing was…

Millsboro man arrested, charged in connection with local burglaries

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 25, 2019

A Millsboro man was arrested in connection with a series of area burglaries. According to Delaware State Police, the incidents began early this month when troopers started investigating a rash of burglaries in the Harbeson and Millsboro areas. Through investigative measures, 33-year-old Thomas A. Mills Jr., of Millsboro, was identified as the suspect. Warrants were…

DelDOT to invest $1.25 billion in Sussex County infrastructure

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 25, 2019

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will invest nearly $1.25 billion over next six years in infrastructure projects in Sussex County. DelDOT plans its projects in six year segments with projects currently planned out to the 2026 Fiscal Year, according to C.R. McLeod, DelDOT Director of Community Relations. Over the course of the next six…

Rape investigation underway in Salisbury

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 25, 2019

Maryland State Police are seeking guidance from the Wicomico County State鈥檚 Attorney鈥檚 Office in how to move forward with a rape investigation in Salisbury. According to Maryland State Police, early Saturday morning police received reports of an alleged rape of a female juvenile in the 1000 Block of Mineola Avenue in Salisbury. Troopers were dispatched…

President Trump visits Dover to pay respects to Army officers killed in Afghanistan

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 22, 2019

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania visited Dover Air Force Base Thursday evening to pay their respects to two Army officers killed in Afghanistan, Chief Warrant Officer 2 David C. Knadle, 33, from Tarrant, Texas and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kirk T. Fuchigami Jr., 25, from Keaau, Hawaii President Trump spent time with the…

Delaware State Senator concerned over offshore wind farm’s impact to coastal tourism, utility costs

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 22, 2019

Following a public meeting earlier this week on a proposed wind farm off the coast of Delaware, State Senator Gerald Hocker is speaking out, expressing concerns over how the proposal could affect tourism and raise utility costs in Sussex County. The proposal would install wind turbines that would span hundreds of feet into the air,…

Delmar man arrested, charged in connection with shooting

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 22, 2019

A Delmar, Delaware man was arrested on gun charges following a shooting. According to the Delaware State Police Department, shortly before 10 p.m., Thursday troopers were dispatched to the 14000 block of Oak Branch Road in Delmar for reports of shots fired. Troopers arrived and determined that the shots were heard coming from the home…

Christians hold prayer protest outside City Hall in Rehoboth Beach

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 21, 2019

Christians numbering in the hundreds took to the steps of City Hall in Rehoboth Beach Thursday afternoon to pray in protest after the city refused to allow a local church to display a nativity scene at the Bandstand. With their heads bowed and eyes closed, many clutching rosaries, Christians from across Sussex County turned out…

Delmarva Power urges customers to be aware of scams during holiday season

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 21, 2019

With the holiday season quickly approaching, Delmarva Power is reminding customers to always be on alert for potential payment scams targeting customers. Scams occur throughout the year, but the company generally sees an increase in scam reports during the holiday season. With holiday shopping and family gatherings planned, scammers are using the holiday season to…

Lewes man charged with burglarizing local church

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 21, 2019

A Lewes man was arrested after police say he broke into a church and stole donation money. According to Rehoboth Beach Police, on Monday, November 4, officers were called to the 400 block of King Charles Avenue for reports of a burglary at a local church. Church officials reported that approximately $100 had been removed…

Milton woman charged with several counts of child abuse

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 21, 2019

A Milton woman was arrested on several counts of child abuse after police say she held three children against their will and beat them with high heel shoes, a baseball bat, and belts. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the investigation began shortly after 1 a.m., Thursday, November 14 when troopers were dispatched to…

Progressive Democrat to challenge Chris Coons in Delaware U.S. Senate Primary

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 20, 2019

Jessica Scarane, a self-desribed progressive who wants to bring big change to Washington D.C., is challenging Senator Chris Coons for his U.S. Senate seat in the 2020 primary election. Scarane appeared on WGMD News Wednesday morning where she laid out her progressive platform that includes universal healthcare, economic justice, combating climate change, and education reform.…

Millsboro man arrested on drug charges after police seize 186 bags of heroin

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 20, 2019

A Millsboro man was arrested on drug charges after a search warrant turned up over 180 bags of heroin. According to the Delaware State Police Department, on Tuesday investigators concluded a month long drug investigation into the matter of 35-year-old Bernardo McKinney, who police say was distributing illegal narcotics in the Millsboro-area. A search and…

Maryland U.S. Senator calls out MLB over “scheme” for minor league affiliates

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 20, 2019

Maryland U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) issued a scathing statement critcizing Major League Baseball (MLB), calling their new plan for minor league affiliates a “scheme” after they listed the Frederick Keys as one of 42 minor league baseball teams that could come to an end next season. MLB announced a proposal to disconnect the minor…

Delmarva farmers encouraged to apply for scholarships through Historic Lewes Farmers Mkt

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 20, 2019

The Historic Lewes Farmers Market is encouraging small farmers across Delmarva interested in learning more about sustainable practices to apply now for their 2020 scholarship program! Several $400 scholarships will be awarded to small Delmarva farmers to attend sustainable farming conferences, including the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) Annual Farming for the Future Conference…

Police search for suspect in gas station robbery near Harrington

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 19, 2019

Police are searching for the suspect who tried to rob a Valero gas station near Harrington. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 5:19 a.m., Tuesday, November 12 when troopers were dispatched to the Valero Shore Stop on South DuPont Highway in Harrington for reports of a robbery. Troopers met with…

Coons weighs in on impeachment hearings, claims Trump abused his power

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 19, 2019

Delaware U.S. Senator Chris Coons weighed in on the current impeachment hearings, saying it’s clear this was an orchestrated campaign by President Trump and Rudy Giuliani to attack Joe Biden by abusing the power of presidency. Appearing on CNN, Senator Coons said it’s not just one phone call but a “private foreign policy that was…

Prayer protest planned outside City Hall in Rehoboth Beach

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 19, 2019

A prayer protest will be held outside City Hall in Rehoboth Beach on Thursday following the city’s refusal to allow a local Catholic Church the right to display a nativity scene at the Bandstand. The protest will take place outside City Hall this Thursday, November 21 at 2 p.m. led at the direction of Father…

Series of scams targeting residents across Delmarva

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 19, 2019

A series of scams are targeting residents across Delmarva, prompting local and statewide law enforcement agencies to issue advisories to the public. Delaware State Police issued an advisory Monday following a reappearance of the Mystery Shopper Scam, a scam that uses newspaper ads and emails to create the impression that mystery shopping jobs are a…

“We’re not discriminating” | Rehoboth Mayor remains steadfast in refusal to display nativity at the Bandstand

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 18, 2019

Rehoboth Beach Mayor Paul Kuhns is steadfast in his refusal to allow a nativity scene at the Bandstand ahead of the holiday season, claiming the decision “has nothing to do with the City’s feeling on Christianity.” Mayor Kuhns appeared LIVE Monday morning in an exclusive interview with WGMD’s Mike Bradley where he stressed that the…

Georgetown man charged with 5th DUI in Rehoboth

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 18, 2019

A Georgetown man was arrested on his 5th DUI charge in Rehoboth. According to Delaware State Police, around 12:30 p.m., Saturday troopers were dispatched to a restaurant on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth for a welfare check. Police arrived and learned that a man, later identified as 52-year-old Christopher Goff, drove his vehicle to the restaurant,…

Police arrest two, seize drugs and firearms in Lincoln

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 18, 2019

Two men were arrested after police say a traffic stop turned up drugs and firearms in Lincoln. According to the Delaware State Police Department, around 2:13 p.m., Friday, troopers were on proactive patrol in the area of Johnson Road and Dupont Boulevard in Lincoln. A white 2007 Chevrolet Impala was traveling northbound on DuPont Boulevard…

Wanted Seaford man charged with assaulting, injuring State Trooper in Laurel

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 15, 2019

A wanted Seaford man was arrested after police say he assaulted and injured a State Trooper in Laurel. According to Delaware State Police, around 3:15 p.m., Thursday police responded to a residence in the 11000 block of Taylor Mill Road in Laurel, for an arrest attempt of 42-year-old Burton Carmean, of Seaford, who was wanted…

Social Security Scam hits Sussex County

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 15, 2019

Scammers are once again impersonating the Social Security Administration in Sussex County, making phone calls and leaving voicemails claiming your social security number will be blocked if you don’t pay up. A Bethany Beach resident reached out to WGMD News, providing us with the following voicemail of a digitized voice claiming that the person would…

Maryland U.S. Senator wants to make airplanes quieter

By The Talk of Delmarva News / November 15, 2019

Maryland U.S. Senator Ben Cardin wants to make airplanes quieter. Senator Cardin (D-MD) introduced legislation earlier this week, the Cleaner, Quieter Airplanes Act, that would make it a priority of the U.S. Government to boost research into electric aircraft technology. Such an authority would transform America鈥檚 aviation industry to develop airplanes that produce less greenhouse…