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Delaware will recover possibly up to $8.5-million in a multi-state agreement with JUUL Labs after a two-year investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and sales practices. The Delaware Attorney General’s office says the settlement also forces JUUL to comply with a series of strict injunctive terms that severely limit their marketing and sales practices. From…
Bayhealth is getting a boost through the American Rescue Plan Act as it seeks to build the new Bayhealth Total Care Facility on Route 9 at Hudson Road. Sussex County Council recently approved an ARPA grant of $615,000 to Bayhealth. The funding will be applied toward purchasing medical equipment, which is expected to cost nearly…
Attention job-seekers, and students considering career options. The Governor’s Central Delaware Career Expo is coming up Wednesday, September 21st. Governor John Carney said it will help to connect Delawareans with careers that are currently in demand, as well as with training opportunities. The event is also designed to be family friendly, with middle-school students also…
The Woodland Ferry will be taken out of service today (Tuesday) for annual maintenance. The Ferry crosses the Nanticoke River near Seaford and Blades. According to DelDOT, the Woodland Ferry is expected to return to service next Tuesday, September 13th at 7:00 a.m.
School districts on Delmarva that did not start the new school year before Labor Day are doing so this week. That means more school buses are rolling out each weekday. At least one school district is providing an additional layer of safety and security for students who take the bus. The Sussex Tech Board of…
Younger businesses in Delaware are able to apply for an EDGE grant from the Division of Small Business to boost their growth plans. EDGE is “Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion.” Businesses that are less than five years old and employ no more than ten employees are invited to apply for the competitive grant program. The…
A 23-year-old Lewes man is dead following a collision involving the moped he was operating and another vehicle. According to Delaware State Police, the moped was going westbound on Lockerman Road approaching the intersection with Coastal Highway in the Milton area late Sunday night. The moped operator apparently disregarded a “Do Not Enter” sign and…
It’s Labor Day 2022, a federal and state holiday. -The vast majority of local government offices are also closed today. Worcester County Government offices, the Central Landfill in Newark, Homeowner Convenience Centers, Worcester County Recreation Center and the five branch libraries are also closed. -DART will operate its Beach Bus Service and Route 305 Beach…
Apparent road rage gunfire in the Smyrna area is under investigation. According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to the area of Route 13 and Twin Willows Road late Saturday night. A 24-year-old Camden woman says she was driving northbound in the Cheswold area when a red SUV passed her on the shoulder, then slowed…
Delaware State Police are investigating the shooting of a 37-year-old Dover man following a party in the Magnolia area. Troopers responded to the reported shooting Sunday at about 1:23 a.m. in the 100-block of Orange Street. Police encountered numerous vehicles and pedestrians leaving the area. The victim apparently was at the party and was wounded…
The Talk of Delmarva held a virtual debate between the Republican candidates for the District 5 Sussex County Council seat – incumbent John Rieley and challenger Keller Hopkins, who currently sits on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Morning show host, Mike Bradley, was the moderator. Topics covered were public safety – increasing state police coverage…
UPDATED – 09/02/22 – The Talk of Delmarva has learned that in investigation concerning recent allegations made towards County Councilman John Rieley are now being looked at further by the Attorney General and State Ethics Board. County Public Information Officer, Chip Guy tells the Talk of Delmarva that Councilman Rieley has made the request that…
UPDATED & CORRECTED – 09/02/22 – Tyuane Johnson of Cambridge. Police located and arrested 18 year old Zakai Curtis in Easton in connection with the shooting death of Johnson. He is charged with attempted 1st and 2nd degree murder, 2 counts of assault, weapons violations and other criminal offenses. He was located and arrested in…
A 78-year-old Sussex County man has become the first person in Delaware this year to be diagnosed with West Nile Virus. Public Health officials tell the Talk of Delmarva that he was hospitalized with the virus. According to Delaware Public Health, cases of the mosquito-borne illness have also been confirmed in 19 sentinel chickens in…
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office has introduced the Corporal Glenn Hilliard Challenge Coin, to honor his sacrifice. Hilliard was shot to death in June while trying to arrest an armed fugitive. Proceeds of the challenge coin will benefit the Hilliard family. The $20 coin may be purchased through a link at the Wicomico County Sheriff’s…
Delaware State Police are warning the public about a recurring phone number spoof scam. People are receiving calls from a number which Caller ID indicates is a valid Delaware State Police number. State Police said they do not request payment for fines, traffic tickets or bail. Courts handle such procedures, and they don’t do it…
Early voting gets underway today (Wed. Aug. 31st) for the Delaware Primary September 13th. Registered Republicans and Democrats may cast ballots at any early voting center in their county of residence for ten days between today and Sunday, September 11th. Five early voting centers in Sussex County and three in Kent County will be available…
An Ocean View woman is facing drug related charges following a recent investigation into drug sales that police said began several months ago. Ocean View Police said Tuesday that a search was executed recently at a home on West Avenue that resulted in seizure of more than 1,000 baggies of heroin, 368 suspected fentanyl pills…
Update: Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness authorized attorney Steve Wood to release the following statement: We are gratified that, together, the jury and the Court have now correctly acquitted Kathy McGuiness of three of the five charges that the State brought against her. The Structuring charge has always been nonsense. We are thankful that the…
A Snow Hill man convicted of rape and sexual offenses involving a minor has been sentenced to four consecutive life terms plus 75 years. According to the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office, 32-year-old Cody Jolley was convicted in May following a Circuit Court Trial. He received a sentence from the Hon. William Jones of Dorchester…
It was back to school for Delaware Governor John Carney. On the first day of classes at a school in New Castle County, the Governor enacted three pieces of education-related legislation. One measure is designed to promote media literacy and to ensure that children understand appropriate, responsible and healthy online behavior. Senate Bill 195, the…
More than 7,000 students are starting the fall semester at Salisbury University – including more than 1,900 students who are joining the campus for the first time. It is one of the largest incoming classes in S.U. History. Students come from nearly two dozen states and 12 countries. Salisbury University also said the class of…
(Update) A Cape May County boater who was overdue Monday night has been found safe. The U.S. Coast Guard says 33-year-old Christian Hosford was discovered safe, with his boat, Tuesday morning near Dennis Creek. The search for Hosford and his ten-foot John boat began Monday night when  a friend contacted Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay…
Sussex County Council will meet today (Tuesday) at 1:15 p.m. at the County Administration Building on The Circle in Georgetown. Business matters, grant requests and land use requests will be considered. ((AGENDA))