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Mournful But Upbeat Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral Honors Summer Of ’21

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 6, 2021

Mournful tones of jazz will commemorate the end of summer 2021 at the traditional Labor Day Jazz Funeral on the Bethany Beach boardwalk. The event will also take a celebratory tone at times as some guests will hold parasols, come in costume, and dance in the tradition of the New Orleans Jazz Funeral. The event…

2 Absconders Sought After Fleeing From Correctional Treatment Facility

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 6, 2021

(above: Nicole Thompson) The Delaware Department of Correction is looking for two women who absconded from the Hazel D. Plant Women’s Treatment Facility in New Castle. A warrant for escape after conviction has been issued for 49-year-old Nicole Thompson, whose last known address was in Wilmington, and 26-year-old Melissa Pote of Felton. The Center is…

DART Makes Schedule Adjustments For Labor Day

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 6, 2021

DART will operate its 聽Beach Bus service聽and Route聽305 Beach Connection聽聽305 Beach Connection Labor Day, with complimentary ADA-only service for paratransit. Other fixed routes and paratransit will not operate on the holiday. Today is the final service day of the Route 305 Beach Connection, but the Beach Bus Service will continue to operate until September 12th,…

Milford Creates Community Grant Program Using Rescue Act Funds

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 5, 2021

The City of Milford plans to utilize American Rescue Plan Act funding to support a community grant program. Non-profits are invited to apply with the city to demonstrate how they responded to or were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including paying essential workers and making investments into broadband or other infrastructure. Milford is receiving a…

Laurel Man Faces Slew Of Traffic Charges

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 5, 2021

A Laurel man faces charges of trying to elude a traffic stop last March, and driving at speeds of over 100 miles per hour. According to Felton Police, the officer discontinued a short pursuit of the vehicle that was first detected speeding on Route 13 last March. Police obtained warrants at the time for 32-year-old…

2 Arrested In Stolen Vehicle

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 5, 2021

Two women are facing charges after being stopped in what State Police said was a stolen vehicle on South DuPont Highway in the area of Walnut Shade Road. A computer check determined that the vehicle had been reported stolen in New Jersey August 16th. State Police said it was being driven by 22-year-old Rynesha Hanzer…

Man Charged With Robbery, Home Invasion, Kidnapping

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 5, 2021

A Dover man is charged with forcing a woman to drive to the Dover area from a home in Milford and take out cash from an ATM. The same man is also accused of threatening another woman at gunpoint in Hartly, who spotted the suspect in a shed on her property. Delaware State Police said…

Burglary Probe Leads To Georgetown Man’s Arrest

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 4, 2021

A Georgetown man has been arrested in connection with several recent burglaries at area businesses. Delaware State Police said 45-year-old Jimmie Hayes Junior was arrested based on a surveillance photo and assistance from the community Thursday. Hayes is charged with three counts each of burglary, possession of burglar tools, conspiracy, theft ,and other offenses. A…

Dagsboro Man Arrested For 5th DUI

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 4, 2021

A Dagsboro man faces his fifth DUI offense after being discovered lying across the front seat of a pick-up truck on Sussex Highway near Bridgeville Highway early Thursday morning. Delaware State Police said an investigation determined that 56-year-old Maurice Baker swerved while driving before he stopped his vehicle and lapsed into unconsciousness. According to police,…

Update | Dagsboro-Area Crash Leaves 84-Year-Old Woman Deceased

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 4, 2021

(Update released Sunday) Delaware State Police have identified the person who died in a two-vehicle crash near Dagsboro Friday afternoon. 84-year-old Lainegene VanDusen of Millsboro was a passenger in an SUV that was struck by a flatbed delivery truck at the intersection of Nine Foot Road and Hickory Hill Road. VanDusen died at the scene.…

Del. Public Health: COVID Takes No Holidays

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 4, 2021

Health officials are urging Delawareans and visitors to protect themselves from coronavirus over Labor Day weekend, whether traveling or gathering with others. The CDC recommends that masks be worn in crowded settings, including outdoors, and during activities involving close contact with others. Delaware Public Health also strongly encourages wearing a mask indoors in public. Delaware…

Millsboro Man Arrested On Burglary Charges

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 4, 2021

A Millsboro man is facing charges including burglary and theft following a Delaware State Police investigation. Troopers investigated two burglaries at outbuildings on Vacation Road in early August, during which power tools were stolen. A marine battery was also stolen from an open trailer at a home on West Wood Drive in mid-August. State Police…

Georgetown Man Arrested For Vehicle Break-Ins, Thefts Of Items

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 4, 2021

A Georgetown man is charged with breaking into vehicles, stealing belongings and using stolen credit cards. According to Georgetown Police, officers responded to a reported theft from a vehicle at Georgetown Plaza.One person received an alert that bank cards were being used at local establishments. A description of a suspect and a vehicle was obtained,…

West Nile Case Confirmed With Kent Co. Resident

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 4, 2021

A 69-year-old Kent County man has come down with Delaware’s first case of West Nile Virus in a person since 2018. Delaware Public Health said Friday that an epidemiological investigation is underway to determine travel history or sources that could have led to infection. West Nile is a mosquito-borne illness. There were ten cases in…

2 Hurt In Harrington-Area House Fire

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 3, 2021

A house fire near Harrington has sent two people to hospitals. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze broke out at about 12:30 a.m. early Friday in the 3,000-block of Jackson Ditch Road. Houston Volunteer firefighters arrived to find flames engulfing the house. A 14-year-old boy was being treated at Crozer Medical…

Wicomico Co. Sheriff Mike Lewis Will Seek Re-election

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 3, 2021

Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis plans to seek re-election to a fifth term. Lewes was first elected back in 2006. In a statement on social media, Lewis highlighted the creation of a criminal investigation division, collision reconstruction unit and the Eastern Shore’s only motorcycle unit, along with advances in technology and being pro-active on matters…

Lincoln Man Arrested On Drug-Weapon Charges

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 3, 2021

A Lincoln man faces weapon-and-drug related charges following an attempt to serve him with a warrant. Delaware State Police said troopers visited a camper along Gun and Rod Club Road near Harrington and saw a man in a vehicle matching the description of who they were looking for. A smell of marijuana led to an…

Rehoboth Man Arrested For Theft Of Motorcycle

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 3, 2021

A Rehoboth Beach man is charged with swiping a motorcycle from the parking lot of an establishment on Coastal Highway. Delaware State Police said an investigation and video surveillance led to identification of a suspect. The motorcycle was found outside a local residence, and 32-year-old Shawn Hinkle was taken into custody. Hinkle is charged with…

Woman Charged With Using Screwdriver As Weapon

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 3, 2021

A Frankford woman is charged with attacking another woman during an argument. According to Delaware State Police, 47-year-old Tara Tisher and the other 53-year-old woman argued over a cellphone.On the front porch of a home on Pin Oak Drive, police say Tisher pulled out a screwdriver, cut the victim’s hand and pointed it at her.…

Md. State Police Enhance Patrols For Holiday Weekend

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 2, 2021

Maryland State Police troopers will be on extra alert for speeders and impaired, distracted or aggressive drivers over the Labor Day weekend. Troopers are using a variety of initiatives starting today (Thursday) to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to any incidents and to take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed. Additional troopers will support…

DelDOT Hopes To Keep Traffic Moving Through Labor Day Weekend

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 2, 2021

Delaware motorists and visitors during Labor Day weekend get a break from construction-related lane closures. Ongoing traffic pattern shifts may remain in place, but active construction resumes after Monday. “While we do have construction zones on Route 24 and other places, currently, we won’t be out doing any temporary lane restrictions and things of that…

3 Rescued From Grounded Sailboat On Va. Eastern Shore

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 2, 2021

Three people were rescued from Chincoteague Inlet after their sailboat ran aground during severe weather Wednesday afternoon, according to the US Coast Guard. Two watercraft and a helicopter were dispatched to the scene. The boat crews could not get any closer due to unsafe conditions. The air crew hoisted the mariners to safety and took…

Rehoboth Convention Center Hosts First Events Since Mar. 2020

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 2, 2021

The Rehoboth Beach Convention Center is again hosting events for the first time in nearly a year-and-a-half. CAMP Rehoboth will host performances this weekend by The Skivvies and Jennifer Holiday. Masks are required in accordance with city guidelines that are based on COVID-19 case trends. For more information, please CLICK HERE However, due to public…

Rehoboth Beach Introduces Yard Waste Drop-off Service

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 2, 2021

Rehoboth Beach will add a yard-waste drop-off service for residents and businesses in the city. Yard waste will be accepted Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Recycle Yard on Oyster House Road. Trimmings, dead plants, flower and vegetable debris, hay or straw, ivy, leaves, shrub trimmings, pine cones and…

Drug Investigation Leads To Georgetown Man’s Arrest

By The Talk of Delmarva News / September 2, 2021

A Georgetown man faces charges following an investigation conducted by Delaware State Police. Troopers visited a residence on Kruger Road this week and located a man outside. Police say 24-year-old Tevon Norwood was taken into custody. A search of the home, according to police, turned up some cocaine, more than $16,000 in suspected drug proceeds,…