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UPDATED: Head-on Crash Near Milford Sends 4 to Hospital
UPDATED:Â A Go-Fund-Me has been set up for the Harrington couple that was seriously injured in this crash. =============================================================== A head-on crash on Route 14 west of Milford sent four people to area hospitals Friday night. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a Lexus driven by a 67 year old Rehoboth Beach…
Read MoreGovernor Carney, DNREC, City of Seaford Celebrate Investments in Riverfront Redevelopment
Governor John Carney yesterday joined Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Secretary Shawn M. Garvin and other officials to announce a $3 million investment in cleaning up a riverfront site for redevelopment as part of the City of Seaford’s revitalization. The funding will be used by DNREC’s Remediation Section to manage the environmental…
Read MoreProposed Legislation Would Ban Sale of Tianeptine in Delaware
House Bill 21 has been filed in Delaware, which would effectively ban the sale of tianeptine, a dangerous substance often referred to as “gas station heroin.” Sponsored by Representative Kim Williams and Senator Stephanie Hansen, the bill would classify tianeptine as a Schedule I controlled substance, making it illegal to sell, possess, or distribute the…
Read More2 Injured in Crash at Route 50 Bridge in Ocean City
Two people were injured in a crash Thursday afternoon just west of the Route 50 Bridge. Ocean City Fire personnel say a vehicle and scooter crashed near Inlet Isle Lane just after 2:15. One adult with serious injuries was airlifted by Trooper 4 to Shock Trauma in Baltimore. A second was transported to an area…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Signs Executive Order to Modernize and Strengthen Equitable Access to State Procurement System
Governor Wes Moore this week signed an executive order he says will deliver significant improvements to their process flows and procurement infrastructure, which will benefit state agencies, contractors doing business with the state, and Maryland taxpayers. In addition to process improvements and efficiencies to Maryland’s procurement system, the executive order aims to promote accountability and transparency as…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; Delaware State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash Near Ellendale
UPDATE: 12/19/24: The Delaware State Police have identified 38-year-old William Malachi of New Castle as the man who died in the single-vehicle crash yesterday morning, December 18th. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Original Post: Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred this morning (December…
Read MoreDelaware DNREC Releases Updated State Energy Plan
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has released an updated energy plan to help guide the state as it works toward continuing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to clean energy sources. DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin says the 2024-2028 Delaware State Energy Plan maps out strategies that can be deployed…
Read MoreThe Maryland Department of Health Announces $19 Million Startup Funding Program to Expand Primary Care Access in Underserved Areas
In Maryland, primary care access will be expanded in underserved communities across the state, thanks to a $19 million startup funding program that the Maryland Department of Health, in partnership with the Health Services Cost Review Commission announced today. The funding, provided through the new Episode Quality Improvement Program for Primary Care (EQIP-PC), will offer…
Read MoreGold Alert Issued for Missing Dover Man
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 62-year-old Brian Giles of Dover. Giles suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Giles is described as a black man, 5’09” and 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Giles was…
Read MoreDelaware’s ABLE Program Receives Funding from DHSS
The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law on December 19th, 2014, allowing people with disabilities and their families to open tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts. These accounts help save for disability-related expenses while maintaining eligibility for SSI, Medicaid, and other government means-tested benefits. As Delaware joins the rest of the…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Increasing Patrols Through the New Year
Maryland State Police will be increasing highway safety patrols over the next two weeks as millions of Marylanders hit the roads for holiday travel. State Troopers from all 23 barracks will conduct saturation patrols and checkpoints focused on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving. According to the MVA’s Highway Safety Office, 537 lives have been lost…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware Celebrates Culinary & Warehousing/Logistics Graduates
The Food Bank of Delaware celebrated the accomplishments of students who have successfully completed its culinary and warehousing/logistics training program at a graduation ceremony earlier this week. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Â December 17th Graduation Ceremony List of Names… Logic: Yolanda James-Mouzone Robynn Lammey Michael Moore William…
Read MoreMissing Delaware Woman Found Dead in Waco, Texas
A Gold Alert that had been issued in Delaware for a missing 22-year-old Dover woman has been canceled after she was found dead in Texas. Delaware State Police say 22-year-old Illsy “Lorena” Vasquez Mendoza was last in contact on December 14th around 10 p.m. Authorities in Waco Texas reported finding Mendoza dead inside her car…
Read MoreVIDEO: Groundbreaking Held for Final Segment of Georgetown to Lewes Trail
UPDATE-12/18/24: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced the commencement of the final phase of construction for the Lewes-Georgetown Trail, a key component of the state’s growing network of recreational and transportation infrastructure. This expansion is made possible through funding secured in 2023 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability…
Read MoreAAA: Nearly 350,000 Delawareans Expected to Travel Over Year-End Holidays
Neary 312,000 Delawareans plan to travel 50 miles or more by car for the holidays. Jana Tidwell of AAA Mid-Atlantic tells the Talk of Delmarva’s Jake Smith …  The nearly 312,000 Delawareans (90% of local travelers) that will be hitting the road–that’s up 2.5% over last year. Gas prices have dropped to levels not…
Read MoreMDOT Receives $32 Million Federal Grant to Advance Use of Low-Carbon Construction Materials
A nearly $32 million Low-Carbon Transportation Materials grant has been awarded to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration through the U.S. Department of Transportation. This funding will enable the State Highway Administration to fund the use of low carbon materials on highway construction projects that lead to lowering the project’s carbon footprint. Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J.…
Read MoreBipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions Set to Pass in End of Year Package
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester has helped secure a package of provisions based on the bipartisan Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act in the must-pass Continuing Resolution. The package authorizes the U.S. Department of Commerce to strengthen American supply chains for critical industries and emerging technologies by working with the private sector and other U.S. government partners…
Read MoreLegislation to be Introduced in Delaware Proposing Removal of Wine Shipment Restriction
Nearly 98% of Americans can do something Delawareans can’t—that is the direct shipment of wine to consumers. So, if you live in the First State, you won’t be finding Wine of the Month Club memberships stuffed in your stocking next week. That could change, however. Republican State Representatives Jeff Spiegelman of the Townsend, Clayton, Smyrna…
Read MoreOcean City Supports Worcester County Commissioners and Sussex County Council Decisions
In Maryland, the Town of Ocean City has issued a statement in support of Worcester County Commissioners and Sussex County Council decisions in connection with U.S. Wind’s plans. Yesterday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a resolution to move forward with the purchase of property in the West Ocean City Harbor to prevent the industrialization of the…
Read MoreCongresswoman-elect McBride Announces Deputy Chief of Staff & Communications Director Hire
Today, Delaware’s Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride announced the hire of Michaela Kurinsky-Malos to be her Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director. In a statement, Congresswoman-elect McBride said over her career, Michaela has fought to elect pro-union public servants dedicated to expanding the middle class in America and that she will bring those values to this…
Read MoreWorcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino Appointed to MACo Board of Directors
During the Maryland Association of Counties winter conference in Cambridge earlier this month, Governor Wes Moore installed the MACo Board of Directors for 2025. Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino was one of 16 county elected officials from across Maryland to be installed to the board for the coming year. Bertino said the opportunity to serve…
Read MoreSussex County Council Denies Substation Application & Says Farewell to 3 Council Members
The Sussex County Council met for the final time in 2024 this week. The meeting began with recognizing five Sussex County sports teams for their championship seasons – Cape Henlopen High School Division I DIAA State Champion Field Hockey team, Delmar High School Division II DIAA State Champion Field Hockey team, Sussex Academy Division II…
Read MoreWorcester County Commissioners Working to Protect West OC Commercial Harbor
The Worcester County Commissioners are looking to protect the West Ocean City commercial harbor in an effort to protect the County’s historic commercial and sport fishing industries. The Commission has launched efforts to purchase two properties at the harbor, which house the only two commercial seafood wholesalers where watermen can offload and sell their catches…
Read MoreNew DIAA Board Approved by DE State Senate
The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) has a new Board of Directors – which consists of 17 members – including 15 voting members and 2 non-voting members who represent all counties across the state. The newly restructured Board under SB 259 was officially appointed Monday after confirmation by the Delaware State Senate. The newly appointed…
Read MoreDelaware’s Electors Cast Their Votes for President & Vice President of the United States
From Delaware – it’s Harris/Walz taking three votes. Electors in each state are meeting today to select the President and Vice President of the United States. Delaware’s three electors are Cassandra Marshall, Terri McIvor and Jane Hovington – and they met this morning at Delaware State University to cast the State’s three electoral votes for…
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