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Md. To Require Masks Indoors At State Agencies In Public, Shared Spaces

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 4, 2022

Maryland state employees and visitors to state buildings and leased spaces will be required to wear a face covering in all public or shared spaces. State Agencies are also getting updated guidance allowing them discretion to implement tele-work and hybrid work schedules for applicable employees. Also, according to Governor Larry Hogan, the state will provide…

DART Service Update, Tue. Jan. 4th

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 4, 2022

DART has announced these service updates for Sussex and Kent Counties, and the impact of weather conditions; Kent County: Route 104: The 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM trips from Dover Transit Center and the 6:28 AM and 7:28 AM trips from Camden Walmart will not operate. Route 105: The 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, and…

Fatal Fire In Millville Area Under Investigation

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 3, 2022

One person has died following a fire in an apartment over a garage in the Millville area. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze broke out Sunday shortly before 7:00 p.m. in the 34,000-block of Omar Road. Members of the Millville Volunteer Fire Company responded. The fire involved a garage with an…

Winter Wallop Expected Monday

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 2, 2022

After days of temperatures in the 60s, winter is expected to come roaring back Monday, January 3rd. Numerous winter weather advisories, watches and warnings have been posted across Delmarva as temperatures are expected to take a steep plunge, any rain is expected to switch to snow, and winds are expected to pick up in speed.…

2 Dead In Dorchester Co. House Fire

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 2, 2022

Two people have died following a house fire in southern Dorchester County. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze broke out Saturday night at a one-story wood-frame home in the 2,600-block of Toddville Road. The fire was reported by a neighbor. Local firefighters discovered the bodies. The victims have not been identified.…

Jan. Brings More Opportunities For Hunters In Delaware

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 2, 2022

Additional deer hunting seasons in Delaware are beginning with the arrival of January. Hunters are encouraged to harvest does in order to help manage the size and quality of the state’s deer population. Deer hunting is allowed on all Sundays this month, in accordance with state restrictions. Also, hunters who wish to donate venison to…

Driver Dies Following Crash Into Music Studio

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 2, 2022

A pick-up truck crashed into a music studio in Salisbury Friday night. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the 69-year-old driver was found dead inside of the vehicle that plowed into the storefront business on Tilghman Road Friday night, starting a fire. The cause of death is pending an examination by the Chief…

Update: Crash On Lewes-Georgetown Highway Leaves Teenager Dead

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 2, 2022

Update: Delaware State Police have identified the Georgetown teenager who died as a result of injuries from a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning. 17-year-old Ryan Carbajal died in a local hospital following the crash on Lewes-Georgetown Highway near Hudson Road. A Georgetown teenager is dead following a two-vehicle crash on Lewes-Georgetown Highway Saturday morning. According to…

Del. Parks, Some DNREC Operations Adjusted In January

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 1, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources is making some changes in response to the recent surge in coronavirus cases. State parks, nature and wildlife areas are still open, but through the end of January public restroom facilities will be closed. Portable facilities will be available. Indoor programs will be held virtually or may be canceled.…

Beebe Healthcare Revises Visitation Rules

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 1, 2022

Beebe Healthcare is revising its visitor restrictions effective New Year’s Day. In-patients at the Margaret H. Rollins Lewes Campus are now allowed one well visitor per day between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. All visitors will be required to wear a surgical mask at the Lewes Campus, the South Coastal Campus and the Tunnell Cancer…

Vehicle Rolls Over On John J. Williams Highway

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 1, 2022

Late Friday night, a vehicle rolled over on John J. Williams Highway, just west of the combined Rehoboth Beach – Lewes Fire Station. Firefighters from both departments responded and extricated the lone occupant from the vehicle, which landed on its side. The driver was taken to a hospital for treatment. Delaware State Police are investigating…

Hartly Man Arrested For Various Alleged Crimes

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 1, 2022

A Kent County man has been arrested for multiple felony crimes. According to Delaware State Police, 31-year-old Jeremiah Sandquist of Hartly was arrested Thursday after running into a barn when troopers spotted him in Clayton. State Police released these details of the investigation On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at approximately 8:45 p.m., troopers responded to…

Del. COVID-Related Hospitalizations Climb Close To 500 Statewide

By The Talk of Delmarva News / January 1, 2022

Delaware concludes 2021 with 485 people in hospitals statewide for COVID-19 complications, the highest number yet since the beginning of the pandemic. Also, on Wednesday, a one-day record for new confirmed cases was set with 3,381. Delaware Public Health has warned of a high risk of transmission at indoor gatherings over the New Year’s weekend,…

Juvenile Arrested For June Shooting Death In Blades

By The Talk of Delmarva News / December 31, 2021

A juvenile is charged with first-degree murder and other related crimes for a fatal shooting in Blades last June. According to Delaware State Police, an investigation led to a 16-year-old male of Millsboro being identified as a suspect. The teenager was already being held at Ferris School in New Castle County, and was charged there…

Del. Senate GOP Responds To New COVID-19 State of Emergency

By The Talk of Delmarva News / December 31, 2021

Members of the Delaware State Senate Republican Caucus said Thursday that they recognized the challenges now facing the state’s hospitals, staff and first responders as COVID-19 cases continue to mount. The Caucus responded to Governor John Carney’s announcement of a State of Emergency that will take effect Monday. Senate GOP members urged Carney to rescind…

Berlin Cancels Town-Sponsored New Year’s Eve Events, Ball Drop, Laser Shows

By The Talk of Delmarva News / December 31, 2021

Berlin town-sponsored events on New Year’s Eve, the midnight ball drops and laser shows are now canceled. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, the town said Thursday that several vendors have canceled for tonight. The Town of Berlin reminded citizens and visitors that several establishments will be open for dinner and beverages for those who…

Seaford Votes To Stay Enforcement Of Fetal Remains Ordinance

By The Talk of Delmarva News / December 31, 2021

Seaford city officials will ‘stay’ the enforcement of an ordinance that would regulate the disposal of fetal remains following an abortion that’s conducted within the city. Council members and the mayor met Thursday in a special session. Potential legal action against the city was also discussed during an executive session. “The motion that is going…

Suspect Named In Shooting Death Of Talbot Co. Woman

By The Talk of Delmarva News / December 31, 2021

Maryland State Police are looking for a suspect in the murder of a Trappe woman last Friday morning. State Police said Thursday that a felony warrant for first-degree murder has been issued for 31-year-old Mauricio Ibarra Juarez of Winchester, Virginia. The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit, troopers at the Easton Barrack and Talbot County Sheriff’s…

VIDEO | Del. To Implement New COVID State Of Emergency Mon. Jan. 3rd

By The Talk of Delmarva News / December 30, 2021

Governor John Carney announced Thursday that a State of Emergency will take effect Monday January 3rd, 2022 as the state deals with a winter surge in COVID-19 cases and looks to manage healthcare resources – as classes resume at schools across the state following the holiday break. The State of Emergency also enables mobilization of…

NLRB Certifies Vote At Mountaire-Selbyville To Oust Union

By The Talk of Delmarva News / December 30, 2021

The National Labor Relations Board has certified the results of an election in which employees of Mountaire Farms in Selbyville voted overwhelmingly to separate from United Food and Commercial Workers Local 27. An election last year was legally challenged and the results were thrown out without a ballot count. In the recent election, the vote…

Suspect Wanted For Dec. 21st Shooting In Wicomico Co.

By The Talk of Delmarva News / December 30, 2021

A suspect is being sought in connection with a shooting on West Salisbury Road ten days ago. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation has identified 34-year-old Antonio Lavon Jarmon as a suspect who opened fire from an SUV toward a group of people who were outside a business. One person was struck…

In-Person Visits With Offenders Will Be Suspended at Del. Correctional Facilities

By The Talk of Delmarva News / December 30, 2021

In-person visits with offenders at Delaware correctional facilities will be suspended temporarily at the end of the day Friday. The Department of Correction is taking the action in response to community transmission of COVID-19 to protect inmates and staff from exposure. After Friday, in-person visits will not be allowed at prisons and work-release and violation-of-probation…

Accidental Fire Heavily Damages Salisbury Home

By The Talk of Delmarva News / December 30, 2021

An accidental fire, caused by discarded smoking materials, heavily damaged a home in Salisbury this week. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, a pet cat perished in the blaze Wednesday afternoon on Pine Way. The fire broke out in a first floor living room. Smoke alarms were present and activated. No injuries were…

Masks Will Be Required At Worcester Co. Government Public Meetings

By The Talk of Delmarva News / December 30, 2021

Worcester County Commissioners will reimplement COVID-19 protocols for sessions in the meeting room and board room at the Government Center in Snow Hill. People who attend meetings will be required to wear face coverings and maintain social distance. County officials said the actions are being taken to protect public health in response to the recent…

2 Arrested For Attempted Burglary, Other Offenses

By The Talk of Delmarva News / December 30, 2021

Two Dagsboro men have been arrested for attempted burglary and other related charges. According to Delaware State Police, troopers who investigated an attempted burglary report at a home on Vines Creek Road Tuesday morning discovered that two people were removing three window air conditioning units. Police obtained a vehicle tag number and went to a…