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Troopers Arrest Two Pennsylvania Men for Stealing a Boat in Seaford
Delaware State Police have arrested two Pennsylvania men for stealing a boat from a home in Seaford on Tuesday. 21-year old Emanuel Carlo, of Slatington, Pennsylvania, and 27-year-old Lucas Giovinco, of Catasauqua, Pennsylvania were arrested after troopers responded to the home on Walker Road on November 28th at about 7:50 a.m. The boat and trailer…
Read MoreSussex County Firefighters Association Presents 2023 Fire Prevention Awards
The Sussex County Volunteer Firefighters Association held its annual Fire Prevention Poster and Essay Awards ceremony. The event took place yesterday at their monthly meeting hosted by the Laurel Fire Department. Students are assigned topics pertaining to Fire Prevention by their grade level. Then students kindergarten through grade 3 prepare a poster. Students grades 4…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Record-Setting Housing Bond to Support Affordable, Sustainable Homeownership for First-Time Homebuyers
First-time homebuyers in Maryland will be able to receive help thanks to the largest mortgage revenue bond in the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s history. The $400 million bond from the department’s Community Development Administration through the Residential Revenue Bond program generated tax-exempt and taxable bond proceeds that may be used to finance…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Natural Resources Putting Forth New Regulations to Protect Spawning Striped Bass
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is submitting striped bass emergency regulations this week in an effort to bolster the species’ spawning population. These specific actions in Maryland will complement additional actions that will be implemented coastwide in 2024 by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz says…
Read MoreMaryland Community Input Survey to Identify Critical Health Needs in the State
The Maryland Department of Health seeks to address the most important health priorities in the state over the next few years. The way they plan to do this is through the launch of the Building a Healthier Maryland community input survey. Maryland Department of Health Secretary Laura Herrera Scott says they want all Maryland residents to make…
Read More40th Annual Christmas Parade in Ocean City, MD This Saturday
With other festivities taking place in the coming month, Ocean City, Maryland is adding to the holiday cheer with the 40th Annual Ocean City Christmas Parade marching along Coastal Highway on Saturday, December 2nd. The holiday parade starts at 11 a.m. on Old Landing Road and marches northbound in the southbound lanes of Coastal Highway…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert–Work in Lewes Area Subdivision
Motorists can expect lane closures on Beaver Dam Road in the Lewes area. The closures will include the area between the Roundabout for Anchor Run Subdivision and Stockley Road. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, November 29th through tomorrow Thursday November 30th (weather permitting) for work related to the subdivision.…
Read MoreVirtual Public Hearing to Discuss Fare Changes at Cape May-Lewes Ferry on Dec. 6
The Delaware River and Bay Authority will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, December 6 at 6:30pm to discuss the goals and objectives of proposed fare changes at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Among the changes to be considered – fare adjustments to reflect inflationary pressures and selected fare decreases to encourage family and multi-trip…
Read MoreDelmar Man Convicted on Multiple Drug Offenses
A Delmar, Maryland man has been convicted on multiple drug and other offenses after a trial that ended last week. A jury found 24 year old Japree Ayers guilty of three counts of possession of a large amount of controlled dangerous substance, three counts of possession with the intent to distribute and related charges. ;Sentencing…
Read MoreDE Flags to be Lowered to Honor Former First Lady of the United States Rosalynn Carter
Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, to honor former First Lady of the United States Rosalynn Carter. Throughout her life in public service, she advocated for equal rights and opportunities for women, people with disabilities and advancements in…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest Made in Rock Throwing Incident as Fire Apparatus Responded to Greenwood Blaze
UPDATED – 11/28/23 – Greenwood Police have arrested a 17 year old juvenile in connection with rocks being thrown and damaging fire apparatus responding to a commercial fire on November 13th. The teen was arrested Monday and charged with a multiple offenses – The teen was released to a parent pending a future court date.…
Read MoreAvelo Airlines Seasonally Suspends Some Flights from Wilmington
Avelo Airlines has made some changes to their flights from the Wilmington Airport. Officials at Avelo tell the Talk of Delmarva that there is often lower demand in those markets during the first quarter so that scheduled heavy maintenance can be done on their aircraft, needed because of the delayed arrival of newer planes for…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Suspect in Dover Robbery
Delaware State Police were called to the Walmart on Jerome Drive in Dover just after 8 Monday night for a report of a robbery. Troopers learned that an unknown man approached an employee at the Money Services desk and demanded money, while implying he had a firearm. The victim complied and the suspect drove off…
Read MoreUPDATED: Woodland Ferry has REOPENED
UPDATED – 11/28/23 12pm – The Woodland Ferry has reopened for crossings ======================================================== UPDATED – 11/28/23 – DelDOT advises that the Woodland Ferry is closed until further notice due to emergency tree removal ======================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 11/27/23 – The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the Woodland Ferry will be closing today, Monday, November 27 at…
Read MoreIRSD Schools Closed on Thurs, Dec 21 for Election
Indian River School District Schools will be closed on Thursday, December 21st because of the 37th House District special election. State law requires public schools to be closed if they are being utilized as polling locations for state elections. All district employees should not report to work, with the exception of custodial staff designated to…
Read MoreFire Near Seaford Under Investigation
Fire damaged a residential structure in Seaford Monday afternoon. Seaford firefighters were called just after 1pm to Highland Drive in the Clearbrook Estates and found heavy smoke and fire coming from the home. Fire companies from Sussex County as well as Kent, Caroline, Wicomico and Dorchester Counties assisted or provided backup. The State Fire Marshal…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for New Milford Police Department – Tuesday, Dec 12
Milford City officials and Milford Police announce the new Police Department on NE Front Street is completed. The public is invited to a ribbon cutting and guided tours on Tuesday, December 12 at 10am. Public open houses will also be held on Wednesday, December 13 from 1 to 5pm and Thursday, December 14 from 4…
Read MoreDNREC’s Low Digit Surf Fishing License Plates Auction Ends Dec 7
DNREC’s annual auction of low-digit surf fishing license plates started Nov. 21 and will remain live at usgovbid.com through Thursday, Dec. 7. The online auction benefits Delaware State Parks. Bidders will have the option to bid on 15 tags including Nos. 37, 49, 120, 244, 366, 422 and on nine “choice” categories, ranging from tags 38 to…
Read MoreDNREC Surf Fishing Permits & Annual Passes on Sale Nov. 28
The 2024 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits go on sale at 8am Tuesday. They can be purchased at any state park office and at DNREC’s Dover campus weekdays from 8am to 4pm – and online as well – with an estimated delivery of 2 to 3 weeks. DNREC has made permanent…
Read MoreOcean View Woman Sentenced for Distribution on Methamphetamine
An Ocean View woman has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for distribution of methamphetamine. Chief Judge of the US District Court for the District of Delaware pronounced the sentence on 35 year old Melanie Mitchell last week – she must self-report to her designated prison on January 8th, 2024. In September Mitchell’s husband,…
Read MoreToll Rate Increase for CBBT Effective Jan 1, 2024
Tolls will be increasing for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel on January 1st. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission voted to approve a revised toll rate schedule – the third in a series of programmed toll rate changes in compliance with the resolution adopted by the Commission in 2013 – the increase is 10%…
Read MoreMDOT SHA to Host Public Open House on Route 404 Study in Caroline County
On Wednesday, December 6, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will host a public open house to share information and answer questions on the study of Route 404 between Route 16/Harmony Road and Route 16/Greenwood Road. The study is to assess transportation needs along Route 404. The public open house is from 5…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting East of Bridgeville
UPDATED – 11/27/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 26-year-old Daquan Lake of Bridgeville as the victim of a homicide that occurred in Bridgeville on Saturday, November 25. ================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 11/25/23 – Delaware State Police were called to Mill Park Drive east of Bridgeville Saturday afternoon around 3:30 for a shooting. Troopers found…
Read MoreEarly Morning Crash Leaves Georgetown Man Dead
UPDATED – 11/27/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 26 year-old Bernardino Perez-Garcia of Georgetown, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal crash that occurred in Georgetown on Sunday, November 26 on Route 9 in the Harbeson area. ==================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 11/26/23 – A Georgetown man is dead after a crash early…
Read MoreBridgeville Woman Charged After Crash in Millsboro
A Bridgeville woman faces charges after a crash just before 5:30 Saturday evening on Betts Pond Road near Millsboro. Delaware State Police say a Ford Edge, driven by a 20 year old Bridgeville woman, missed a curve near Delaware Avenue and went off the roadway striking a guardrail and a tree. A 21 year old…
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