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Avian Influenza Found on Commercial Broiler Farm in Wicomico County
Avian influenza has been found in a commercial broiler farm in Wicomico County. The Maryland Department of Ag announce a presumptive positive case of H5 Avian Influenza ā the first in the county this year ā and the second in the state this year. The affected premises have been quarantined and birds on the property…
Read MoreWicomico County Closures for Presidents’ Day
WICOMICO COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day. CONVENIENCE CENTERS, LANDFILL, BRUSH PILE, FERRIES On Monday, February 16, 2026, the Newland Park Landfill, Convenience Center and Brush Pile, will be open. All external Convenience Centers and White Haven will also be closed.…
Read MoreNo Municipal Election in Selbyville in March
There will be no municipal election on March 7th in Selbyville this year. There was one vacant seat each in District 2 and District 4 ā and just one person filed as a candidate for each seat. District 2 incumbent Monroe Hudson, Junior and District 4 incumbent William Kirsch, Junior will each return to the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Identify Victim in Fatal Vehicle Crash East of Millsboro
UPDATED – 02/13/26 – Delaware State Police has identified 60 year old Vincent Spinelli of Millsboro as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash on Wednesday evening in Millsboro. ========================================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 02/12/26 – A 60-year-old Millsboro man is dead after a single-vehicle crash that occurred last night (February 11th) in Millsboro.…
Read MoreMore Snow This Season in Northern Delmarva
It’s been a snowier than usual winter for some parts of the country. According to the National Weather Service ā Mount Washington in New Hampshire has topped it’s normal snowfall of 163ā through February 12 ā and has recorded 173.6ā this year through Thursday! Closer to home Wilmington, Delaware has recorded 15.7ā this year compared…
Read MoreUPDATED: Salisbury Man Sentenced to 10 Years on Weapons Offenses
UPDATED – 02/13/26 –Ā A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on weapons charges. Court records show that 35 year old Terrance White of Salisbury was convicted of 2 counts of illegal possession of a regulated firearm and 1 count of firearm straw purchase in November of 2024. White was sentenced Wednesday…
Read More3 Candidates File for Millville Town Council – Meet the Candidates Thurs, February 19th
There are 3 candidates running for 2 seats on the Millville Town Council. Jean Hanley is challenging incumbents Ronald Belinko and Deborah Sosnoski. Each seat is for a 2-year term. A meet the candidates night will be held on Thursday, February 19th at Evans Park from 6 to 8pm. Residents are invited to submit questions…
Read MoreMillsboro Looking for Input on Town Parks Survey
The Town of Millsboro is looking for your input on the town’s existing parks! They also want your feedback on a new town park that is planned along Route 24 west of Route 113 – across from Godwin School Road. Your feedback will help with future improvements, amenities and design features to make sure Millsboro’s…
Read MoreNational Gas Price Average Edging Higher; Lower in Delaware Since Last Week
Drivers in certain areas of the region may notice gas prices ticking up slightly ahead of the holiday weekend. According toĀ AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular is up a couple of cents from last week to $2.94.Ā Ā Current prices remain below what they were this time last year when the national average…
Read MoreSearch Warrant in Long Neck Leads to Arrest for Drug and Weapon Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested a 56-year-old Millsboro man for felony drug and weapons charges following a search warrant yesterday in Long Neck. On February 11th, members of the Sussex County Governorās Task Force, Sussex County Drug Unit, and the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, executed a search warrant at a property on…
Read MoreCamden, Delaware Woman Extradited to Maryland for Charges of Organized Retail Theft
Officers of the Easton Police Department extradited 42-year-old Valtoya A. Taylor of Camden, Delaware on an arrest warrant charging her with Organized Retail Theft, Theft Scheme $100 to under $1500, and related charges. Taylor was released to the custody of the Talbot County Detention Center. According to police, on October 16th, 2025, officers of the…
Read MoreDelaware Tourism Office Announces Statewide Watch Parties for World Cup 2026ā¢ Matches
The Delaware Tourism Office is planning four statewide watch parties for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as nearby Philadelphia prepares to host matches this June. Delaware is partnering with Philadelphia Soccer 2026 as an official promotional partner. Events are scheduled in each county, along with a World Cup Final watch party in Newark. Governor Matt…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Investigating Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash In Wicomico County
One person is dead and two others injured following a single-vehicle crash that happened last night in Wicomico County. Police identified the driver as 18-year-old Matthew Garcia of Rockville, Maryland. Investigators say Garcia was driving a Honda Civic around 8:41 p.m. on South Division Street near Coulbourn Mill in Fruitland when he failed to stop…
Read MoreCaroline County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Theft Case
Deputies from the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a theft in which the victim reported paying $400 to a “Mary Murray” on Facebook Marketplace for a couch and delivery of a couch. The victim sent the money via Zelle payment, and once the payment was sent, communication was lost with the seller. The victim…
Read MoreBridgeville Election CANCELED March 7th
The Bridgeville Town Council election on March 7th has been canceled. ======================================== Voters in District 2 in Bridgeville will be going to the polls on March 7th to elect candidate to the Town Commission. Sandra Richards and Jacqueline Parker are looking to take over the District 2 seat ā it is a 2-year term. Incumbent…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Holds Energy Assistance Event
Delmarva Power hosted a sign-up event late yesterday where customers learned about utility assistance programs that can help them save energy and money. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… More information can be found at Delmarva Power’s website: Delmarva.com. Also, Customers can visitĀ delmarva.com/ReliefDEĀ for the latest information.Ā For Maryland customers,…
Read MoreMaryland Park Service To Launch Upgrades To Reservation Service Feb. 24
Ā The Maryland Park Service will launch a new, modern reservations system on Tuesday, February 24th. The new system will allow visitors to more easily book campsites, cabins, mini-cabins, pavilions, and other amenities at 37 state parks. The upgraded platform will offer a faster, more user-friendly experience on both desktop and mobile devices, along with a…
Read MoreGovernor Wes Moore Delivers State of the State Address
Maryland Governor Wes Moore today delivered his State of the State Address… The Governor also said homicides are down nearly 50 percent statewide, with historic declines in crime reported in every corner of the state. He credits that progress to collaboration among community leaders, elected officials, and local schools, along with targeted funding directed to…
Read MoreFunding Released for Flood Mitigation Project in Dewey Beach
Previously approved federal funding for a flood mitigation project in Dewey Beach has now been released, putting the long-awaited project back on track. Town officials say funding for the Read Avenue flood mitigation project had been withheld in December, prompting leaders to ask residents to contact state representatives for support. According to the Town, community…
Read MoreDelaware Department of Correction Launches Enhanced Community Notification System
The Delaware Department of Correction has launched an enhanced community notification system to strengthen information-sharing with residents statewide.Ā The new community notification system is a free service residents can sign up for to receive facility emergency alerts and non-emergency informational messages from the Department of Correction (DOC) by text, phone, and e-mail. Department of Correction…
Read MoreJoint Drug Investigation Leads to Arrest of Frederica Couple
Two individuals –30-year-old Maurice Parker, of Frederica, and 34-year-old Ashley Zernell– were arrested following a joint drug investigation by the Milford Police Department and the Delaware State Police Kent County Governorās Task Force. Police located Parker on February 4th in a Walmart parking lot on North DuPont Boulevard in Milford. When detectives contacted Parker, he…
Read MoreAccidental Structure Fire in Salisbury Spread from Brush Pile
A fire that occurred yesterday afternoon, February 10th, on Twilley’s Bridge Road in Salisbury has been ruled accidental. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the blaze started at a nearby brush pile the owner had been previously burning which spread to a garage and a vehicle.Ā No injuries were reported. Total…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves Updated Sussex County Emergency Operations Plan
UPDATED – 02/10/26 –Ā The Sussex County Council had a short agenda and began this week’s meeting at 1pm. County Administrator Todd Lawson recognized the groups that took part in this year’s Caroling on the Circle Food Drive, which includes schools and several area businesses. In actual food donations, Rehoboth Elementary School brought in the most…
Read MoreLincoln Man Charged after Threatening Co-Worker
A Lincoln man has been arrested by Delaware State Police after he threatened a co-worker in Georgetown. Police responded to Donovan’s Salvage works Sunday morning just before 10 where they learned that the suspect, 44 year old Jose Sanchez of Lincoln was arguing with a co-worker, then threatened to leave and return with a gun…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting Incident on Route 113 North of Millsboro
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Sunday night just before 9:30 on Route 113 north of Millsboro near Avenue of Honor. Police say a Ford Edge with 2 occupants was northbound on Route 113. A silver or white passenger car was tailgating the Edge and driving aggressively when an unknown suspect…
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