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Video | Gov. Larry Hogan Addresses Law Enforcement Training Session In Ocean City

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 19, 2022

Governor Larry Hogan (R.-Md.) appeared in Ocean City Tuesday to address the Maryland Municipal League Police Executive Association Annual Training Conference. “Every single day that I have served as governor, I have been immensely proud of all our law enforcement officers, including all who serve in Maryland’s municipal police agencies,” Hogan said. “Our state and…

MAY IS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 19, 2022

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. With warmer weather, it’s time to remind everyone to be on the alert and to share the road with motorcyclists. Riders who have been cooped up all winter are excited to be out on the road again, but that shouldn’t stop them from using caution. Both motorcyclists and motorists…

MAY IS MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 19, 2022

National Military Appreciation Month in May is a month-long observance honoring the sacrifices of the United States Armed Forces. Today, the United States Armed Forces is comprised of six branches including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force. The U.S. military force is 2.2 million strong and includes National Guard and…

Del. State Senate GOP Looks To Head Off Any Possible New Mask Mandates

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 19, 2022

There has been no discussion about Delaware returning to an indoor mask mandate, like what has happened in Philadelphia – and members of the Delaware State Senate Republican Caucus want to keep it that way.In a letter to Delaware Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay, all seven GOP Senators urge her and Governor John Carney…

Sussex Co. Habitat for Humanity Celebrates $500,000 Appropriation In Omnibus Spending Plan

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 19, 2022

Sussex County Habitat for Humanity is getting half-a-million dollars in federal funding, to support completion of ten more affordable homes throughout the area.Senator Tom Carper and Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) visited the Laurel area Monday to announce the presentation at Hope Hill, part of a larger revitalization strategy. Ten homes have been completed and ten…

Ex-Cambridge Mayor Pleads Guilty In Revenge Porn Case

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 19, 2022

A former Mayor of Cambridge has pled guilty to five counts of distribution of revenge porn.Andrew Bradshaw also was sentenced Monday to one year of incarceration for each of the five counts, all suspended, three years supervised probation, and he was fined $5,000.According to Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard, the case developed when a…

1 Arrested, 1 Suspect Sought In Theft, Resale Of Stolen Trailer

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 19, 2022

A Laurel man has been arrested and another man is being sought in connection with a theft investigation that began in March.According to Delaware State Police, a trailer was stolen from Accurate Pest Control March 26th and was found in Seaford two days later. it had been sold to another party. An investigation led to…

Caught On Camera: Millsboro Dairy Queen Robbed

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 18, 2022

Millsboro Police are looking for the person who robbed the Dairy Queen on Main Street Friday night. According to police, someone came into the store at about 6:25 p.m. and was holding what appeared to be a firearm. The suspect, described only as a thin white male, demanded money and fled after receiving some cash.…

Update: Worcester Co. Hosts Public Hearing Tue. On Sports Complex Proposal

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 18, 2022

Update: Worcester County Government released the follow details Monday about several ways to take part in Tuesday’s public hearing on the sports complex proposal: Three options are available for the scheduled public hearings at Stephen Decatur High School on April 19 at 6 p.m. on a proposal to purchase property in the Berlin area to…

Federal Tax Deadline Is Monday; Del. Deadline This Year May 2nd; Marylanders Have Until July 15th To File

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 18, 2022

Federal personal income taxes are due on Monday.IRS officials urge you to file electronically – and use direct deposit.Delaware State taxes are not due until May 2nd. The normal deadline is April 30th, but that is a Saturday this year.Maryland State taxes were pushed back to July 15. The IRS provided the following information for…

UPDATED: Seaford Election: Incumbents Returned to Mayor & Council

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 16, 2022

UPDATED – 4/16/22 – 7pm – Incumbents will be headed back to the Seaford Council. In the mayor’s race incumbent David Genshaw won 412 votes and another 2 years as mayor. Challenger Pat Jones got 189 tallies. In the city council race – a 3 year term, incumbent Matthew MacCoy received 400 votes and Stacie…

Woman Wanted On Warrants Arrested Following Traffic Stop

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 15, 2022

A Selbyville woman who was wanted on four active criminal warrants has been arrested.According to Delaware State Police, a Greenwood Police officer saw a car fail to stop at a red light on Sussex Highway in the area of Market Street Thursday. The driver was identified as 38-year-old Tara Madden. State Police said a computer…

Lewes Approves Plan To Annex Donovan-Smith MHP

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 15, 2022

Lewes is moving forward with a plan to annex the Donovan Smith Manufactured Home Park community, which clears the way for the community to be connected with the Lewes Board of Public Works water and sewer system. Residents there have been plagued by a failing water and sewer system for years.The Lewes Mayor and Council…

Atlantic General Finds New President & CEO

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 15, 2022

The Atlantic General Hospital and Health System Board of Trustees has selected a new President and CEO.Donald Owrey will start the job June 1st, following a search that lasted more than six months.Owrey most recently was President of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center at Williamsport, and has been with UPMC for 20 years in various…

Update: Accused Drug Ring Leader, 3 Other Suspects Still At Large

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 15, 2022

Delaware State Police continue their search for the alleged leader of a large-scale drug trafficking organization as well as three other individuals.An investigation known as “Operation Dawg House” began in November 2020. State Police said the drug ring was connected to 16 Delaware overdose cases, four of which were fatal. Two overdose deaths also occurred…

Del. Family Leave Bill Gets Final Approval In General Assembly

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 14, 2022

The House of Representatives and the Delaware State Senate gave final approval Thursday to legislation that would provide eligible full-time workers with up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave a year and up to six weeks of paid family caregiving, medical or military leave every two years. The measure, SS2 for SB1, has been…

Update: Del. Religious Freedom Court Test

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 14, 2022

The plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against Delaware Governor John Carney are seeking to move the case along and want a ruling on whether the governor has power to restrict religious activities during a health crisis, as was claimed during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to legal representatives, clarification is desired as cases start to increase…

Del. Students Encouraged To Get Tested For COVID-19 This Spring

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 14, 2022

Delaware Public Health and the Department of Education are encouraging students to be tested for COVID-19 after the upcoming Easter and spring break.Most schools are off during the week of April 18th. Visits with extended family and travel plans could place students into proximity with people who may be positive for coronavirus.Delaware has begun to…

Del. Shines Orange Spotlight On Work Zone Awareness

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 14, 2022

DelDOT wants you to ‘drive like your family works here’ when you proceed through a construction zone.National Work Zone Awareness Week was observed at an event in Millsboro Wednesday. DelDOT Secretary Nicole Majeski gathered with representatives of the Delaware Office of Highway Safety and Mumford & Miller Construction at American Legion Post #28. Many of…

Del. Food Bank Schedules April Drive-Thru Pantries

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 14, 2022

The Food Bank of Delaware will host its monthly drive-through mobile food pantries starting Monday, April 18th.Food will be available in Kent County that day at Dover International Speedway, starting at 10 a.m. Sussex County’s mobile pantry is scheduled for the following Monday, April 25th at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road between Georgetown…

Del. Procurement Study Finds Race, Gender Disparities

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 14, 2022

A study ordered by the Delaware General Assembly into state procurement practices has found race-and-gender disparities.Legislative leaders said Wednesday that the MGD Consulting 2022 Disparity Study was one of the most comprehensive reviews ever conducted into state contracts. It determined that businesses owned by women received less than 3% of total state contracting dollars from…

Former Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud, Tax Evasion

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 14, 2022

An Ocean View woman has admitted to charges of wire fraud and tax evasion in a case that federal prosecutors say cost her former employer more than one-million dollars.According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware, 55-year-old Joan Donald entered her plea in federal court Wednesday.Donald was a bookkeeper for Dovetail, a…

Maryland’s Highest Court Rejects Challenge To Legislative Map

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 14, 2022

The Maryland Court of Appeals Wednesday upheld the state’s legislative map and turns down three challenges to it.The order affirms findings of a special magistrate who heard the case that challenged the map, which was was passed by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly earlier this year. For an interactive map of legislative districts, please CLICK HERE…

Choptank Electric Cooperative Advises Members Of Rate Increase

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 14, 2022

Choptank Electric cooperative is planning to pass along a rate increase to its members, reflecting the pass-through of its costs for purchasing electricity. Starting in May, the average electric bill will increase by about $15.00.The not-for-profit co-op said it has been affected by increased prices for crude oil, natural gas, gasoline and diesel fuel. In…

DPH Reports Delaware’s 1st Flu-Related Death Of Current Flu Season

By The Talk of Delmarva News / April 13, 2022

Delaware Public Health is reporting the first confirmed flu-related death of the current influenza season.A 54-year-old Kent County woman who became infected with Influenza A died in early April. DPH said she had underlying health conditions and was not vaccinated.There have been nearly 1,200 lab-confirmed cases of flu in Delaware as of April 2nd. 361…