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DNREC Sets Information Meetings for Draft State Energy Plan
Delawareans will have an opportunity to learn about strategies incorporated into the latest State Energy Plan update at public information meetings planned this month in each county. Visitors can arrive at any time during the two-hour events, browse the displays and learn about the State Energy Plan update from DNREC State Energy Office staff. DNREC…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced to Protect Individuals’ Voices and Likenesses from AI-generated Replicas
Senator Chris Coons is among the lawmakers who have introduced the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act of 2024, known as the NO FAKES Act, to protect the voice and visual likenesses of creators and individuals from the proliferation of digital replicas created without their consent. The NO FAKES Act would hold individuals or companies liable for damages for producing, hosting, or sharing a digital replica…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Easton, MD Under Investigation
A fire that occurred at a one-story, single-family home on West Dover Street, Unit 4 in Easton is under investigation by the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The blaze broke out yesterday afternoon just before 4 p.m. The fire was contained to the back outside wall of the house and caused an estimated…
Read MoreThe Delaware Judiciary Adopts Permanent Rules to Allow Cellphones and Other Personal Electronic Devices in All Court Facilities
Following a successful two-year pilot program, the Delaware Supreme Court has adopted a permanent policy that allows cell phones and other personal electronic devices (or PEDs) to be used with restrictions in state courthouses. The permanent policy will go into effect on August 7th. The new cell phone policy will follow the rules established during…
Read MoreSecret Service, FBI Directors Questioned by Lawmakers About Security Failures Leading to Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump
The Acting Director of the Secret Service–Ronald Rowe and FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate this week were questioned by lawmakers about security failures that led to the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. They appeared before a joint hearing conducted by the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs and Judiciary Committees. Senator Tom Carper…
Read MoreSenator Carper Highlights Economic and Housing Opportunities that Local Tax Incentives Can Provide to Communities in Need
At this week’s Senate Finance Committee hearing “Tax Tools for Local Economic Development,” Senator Tom Carper discussed how tax incentives for local and state governments can generate economic opportunity for people living in low-income communities. During the hearing, Senator Carper emphasized the resilience and achievements of Delaware’s communities thanks to these tax incentives, and how…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; Lewes Man Dies after Scooter Crash on Clay Road
UPDATE 07/31/24–11:41 a.m. –The Delaware State Police have identified 77-year-old Chester Poslusny of Lewes, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal scooter crash that occurred Monday in Lewes. Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Senior Corporal J.…
Read MoreMaryland Budgets $47 Million to Expand and Enhance Access to Recreation and Open Space
Public access to recreation and open space will be expanded and enhanced throughout Maryland from Governor Wes Moore’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget that includes more than $47 million for local grants through Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Program Open Space and Community Parks and Playgrounds Program. Maryland Department of natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz said…
Read MoreOperation Troopers Have Your BACKpack–Now Until August 23rd
Elementary school-aged children in need with the necessities for school will receive help thanks to the Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit’s annual program. Troopers are asking for help with donations to fill each child’s backpack with school supplies. Operation Troopers Have Your BACKpack works with local communities and organizations to collect and donate school…
Read More2024 State Primary Election Voter Registration Deadline: Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
The Delaware Department of Elections (DOE) informs eligible Delaware residents who are not yet registered to vote in Delaware and who wish to vote in the September 10th, 2024, State Primary Election that they must register to vote on or before Saturday, August 17th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Only Delaware voters registered with the Democratic and Republican…
Read MoreWorcester County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public Help With Information Related to Unsolved Homicide
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office needs your help with any information you may be able to provide regarding an unsolved homicide. Investigators are looking for William Edward Strand of Pocomoke, Maryland, who is facing charges of first-and second-degree murder in connection to the death of 48-year-old Lesa Renee White of Atlantic, Virginia. Investigators found the…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Attends Groundbreaking for New State Police Tactical Services Administration Building
Governor Wes Moore this week joined the Maryland Department of State Police and Maryland Department of General Services for the groundbreaking at the new Maryland State Police tactical services administration building in Jessup, Maryland. The new facility will help make Maryland safer through enhanced capacity to support specialized emergency and first responders from across the state.…
Read MoreDNREC Announces Opening of New Boat Ramp at Records Pond near Laurel
DNREC has announced the opening of a new boat ramp facility at Records Pond near Laurel in Sussex County. Construction began earlier this year on the new facility – which includes a new boat ramp with courtesy dock, expansion of existing parking lots to accommodate boat trailers, and new decking for an existing fishing pier…
Read MoreUPDATED: Laurel Police Arrest Robbery Suspect in Fulton Bank Robbery
UPDATED – 07/31/24 – Laurel Police have arrested the man who robbed the Fulton Bank on Route 13 Monday morning. With help from the FBI police identified the suspect as 47 year old David Dorvilier of Laurel and obtained a warrant for his arrest. Dorvilier was arrested Tuesday afternoon at his home at the Hollybrook…
Read MoreRoute 9 Crash Sends 3 to Hospital; Fire Damages Apartment West of Lewes
A three vehicle crash west of Lewes Tuesday afternoon sent three people to area hospitals – all with non-life threatening injuries. Delaware State Police say a Transit Van was westbound on Route 9 just after 2pm and failed to slow for a stopped pickup truck at the red light at Old Vine Boulevard. The transit…
Read MoreHit & Run Crash in State Fair Parking Lot Leads to Arrest on Weapons & other Offenses
A Virginia Beach man was arrested Saturday night after an incident at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. Delaware State Police were called for a hit and run crash in the Cow Parking Lot. Police learned that the two drivers involved were arguing, one showed a gun and then drove off in a black Honda.…
Read MoreTown of Berlin Seeking Candidates for Municipal Election in October
The Town of Berlin has an election on Tuesday, October 1st – and anyone interested in filing as a candidate must do so by August 30th. The election includes the Office of the Mayor and Council seats for districts 2 and 3. Berlin voters must register with the Worcester County Board of Elections by Friday,…
Read MoreMD Man Wanted on Multiple Warrants Extradited from Michigan to Easton PD
A Mount Airy, Maryland man has been extradited from Michigan by Easton Police. Police say 18 year old Tyler Dupree Hill was wanted on multiple arrest warrants for theft and other offenses out of multiple jurisdictions. Easton Police were called to Hertrich Chevrolet on May 30th just after 4am where they spotted a truck with…
Read MoreUPDATE: 3 Injured in Route 1 Crash North of Lewes
UPDATED – 07/30/24 – Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that one of the children injured in Friday’s crash on Route 1 at Minos Conaway Road has been released from the hospital. The other remains hospitalized in stable condition. ============================== UPDATED – 07/29/24 – An update on the crash Friday morning at Route…
Read MoreOvernight Work on Route 90 into Ocean City Wednesday Night
Maryland Department of Transportation says that work will begin on Route 90 Wednesday night (July 31st) around 9pm to permanently repair a sinkhole that occurred earlier this month on the Route 90 bridge over the Assawoman Bay. The eastbound lane will be closed and traffic will be alternated using the westbound lane. Work should be…
Read MoreUPDATED: Salisbury Police Investigating Death of Juvenile Found in Wicomico River
UPDATED – 07/29/24 – 4:30pm – Salisbury Police were notified by a fisherman of a deceased subject in the Wicomico River. Police located the body of a juvenile female in the water in the area of Lake Street and West Isabella Street. Detectives are investigating to determine how she ended up in the water an…
Read MoreUPDATED: ChristianaCare Files Lawsuit over Constitutional & Corporate Franchise Issues in DE House Bill 350
UPDATED 07/29/24 5pm: House Speaker Valerie Longhurst and Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend issued the following joint statement in response to the lawsuit ChristianaCare filed regarding HB 350: “We are confident that the new Diamond State Review Board will withstand judicial and constitutional scrutiny. “The delivery of high-quality and economically sustainable health care is of paramount concern to the state government…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired in Bridgeville Area
Delaware State Police were called to a Bridgeville area home Sunday afternoon for a report of shots fired. Police arriving at a residence on Mill Park Drive learned that an unknown suspect fired several shots at a group of people on the property. No one was injured. Police ask anyone who witnessed or has information…
Read MoreDover PD Arrest Frederica Man on Drug & Weapons Charges after Traffic Stop
Dover Police made a traffic stop Saturday night just after 9pm in the area of South State Street and West Water Street as part of an on-going investigation. Police arrested 20 year old Adam Fullman of Frederica and a search of the vehicle turned up over 65 grams of marijuana, cash, packaging material and 2…
Read MoreMan Found Dead in O.C. Condo Pool
A man was found floating face-down in a condo pool just before 11 a.m. this past Sunday on the ocean side of 90th Street. Attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Ashley Miller, police spokeswoman, says the 58-year-old man comes from Towson, Maryland. “During the investigation,” she adds,…
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