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UPDATED: DE National Guard’s 160th Engineer Company Returns After Year-long Deployment
UPDATED – 11/26/23 – The Delaware National Guard’s 160th Engineer Company returned from a year’s deployment in time for Thanksgiving! The 154 members of the company deployed earlier this year to Southwest Asia in support of US Central Command following a ceremony at the Delaware Army Aviation Facility in New Castle. They took about 50…
Read MoreThree Juveniles Arrested for Felony Theft in Rehoboth & Pursuit in a Stolen Vehicle
Three juveniles from Claymont have been arrested in connection with multiple shopliftings and a chase in a stolen car Wednesday afternoon in Rehoboth Beach. Delaware State Police responded to Under Armour at the Tanger Outlets for a shoplifting – the suspects were reported in a tan Cruze with Pennsylvania tags. A responding trooper spotted the…
Read MoreDSP Investigate Shooting Incident in Dover
Delaware State Police were called to the Capitol Park area of Dover on Wednesday, November 22, for a report of a shooting on North Governors Boulevard. Police found that the home and two unoccupied vehicles were struck by gunfire. Two adults and two children in the residence were not injured – and no suspect information…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Shooting in the Milton Area; Victim Identified
UPDATED – 11/24/23 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim of a shooting last Monday south of Milton. Police say 57 year old Sonya Sheppard was in her home on West Springside Drive just after 11pm when her home was struck by multiple rounds of gunfire. One round went into the home and struck…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Head-on Crash Near Harbeson
A head-on crash on Hollymount Road near Indian Mission Road just after 6:30 Wednesday night sent two people to the hospital. Delaware State Police say a 21 year old Lewes man driving a Sebring crossed the center line colliding with an Edge driven by a 52 year old Lewes woman. Both were hospitalized with what…
Read MoreUPDATED: Woodland Ferry to Reopen Friday Morning
UPDATED – 11/23/23 – DelDOT officials say the Woodland Ferry passed its US Coast Guard inspection earlier this week. It is closed for Thanksgiving but will reopen with normal hours on Friday. ====================================================== Closure of the Woodland Ferry – for annual US Coast Guard inspection. The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the Woodland Ferry will…
Read MoreCrash Involving Pedestrian in Selbyville
Selbyville police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian, which occurred on Dupont Boulevard yesterday. One man was transported to be treated for injuries. There is no word yet on the cause of the crash. The Talk of Delmarva will have more information as it becomes available.
Read MoreStructure Fire in Ocean View, Millville Area
Fire crews were battling a blaze earlier today at a home in the Ocean View, Millville area. The fire occurred on Piney Point Road in the area of Eagle Pond. Smoke was showing from the attic space. Fire departments that responded include Millville, Bethany, Roxana, Frankford, and Dagsboro. There is no word yet on the…
Read MoreCity of Milford Receives Excellence in Public Power Communications Award from APPA
The City of Milford has received an Award of Merit in the video category of the Excellence in Public PowerCommunications Awards from the American Public Power Association for their video showcasing the electric department. The video can be view online at https://bit.ly/COMelectric. 67 public power electric utilities and utility organizations earned Excellence in Public Power…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Announces the Retirement of Major Sean E. Moriarty, Ed.D.
The Delaware State Police announces the retirement of Major Sean E. Moriarty, Ed.D. during his 30th year of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens and visitors of Delaware. Major Moriarty was hired on November 1, 1994, and successfully completed the 63rd Delaware State Police Academy Recruit Class. Before joining the Delaware State Police, he worked as…
Read MoreGovernor Moore and Lt. Governor Miller Honor Victims of Fatal Crashes in Maryland
Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller this week joined safety advocates from across the state and families who have lost loved ones in car crashes for the 20th annual Maryland Remembers ceremony in Annapolis. The ceremony traditionally honors Marylanders who were killed in impaired driving crashes. This year, the event was expanded to remember all victims,…
Read MoreDewey Beach Aims to Reduce Cigarette Butt Litter
In the hope of reducing the number of cigarette butts around town, Cigarette Butt Receptacles (CBRs) have been distributed to several businesses in Dewey Beach, according to the town’s monthly newsletter. For businesses that do not have a receptacle but would like one, call Town Hall at 302-227-6363.
Read MoreDemocrat Jane Hovington to Run for 37th District House Seat in Special Election
The Sussex County Democratic Party has chosen Jane Hovington as candidate in the upcoming Special Election for the 37th District House seat that was recently vacated by former Representative Ruth Briggs King. Hovington has lived in Georgetown for more than 35 years and has a long history of public service. The special election is scheduled…
Read MoreUPDATED: Election Day in Delmar, Maryland
UPDATED – Delmar, Maryland officials say that Benjamin Jorden ran unopposed and returns to the Mayor’s office. As for the Town Commission – voters have reelected Jack Lenox. Ronald Nembhard has been elected to fill the second open seat. ============================== ORIGINAL STORY – It’s Election Day in Delmar, Maryland. Voters will elect two candidates for…
Read MoreBerlin House Fire Under Investigation
Berlin firefighters were called for a residential fire around 11 Tuesday morning on Sinepuxent Road. Crews arriving at the scene found fire coming from all sides of the single story home. The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s office investigated and say the fire began in a bedroom where a single occupant was sleeping. That occupant was…
Read MoreFourth Circuit Court of Appeals finds MD’s HQL Unconstitutional
The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has found Maryland’s handgun qualification law unconstitutional. The plaintiffs Maryland Shall Issue first brought this Second Amendment challenge in 2016. Twice the district court dismissed the challenge – but on their third appeal the plaintiffs did present merits of their constitutional claims. The Handgun Qualification Law does not prohibit…
Read MoreDE Poultry Growers Take Precautions – Avian Influenza Found in Caroline County Broiler Flock
Delaware poultry owners – including commercial producers and backyard flock owners – should take precautions to protect their flocks from disease. A commercial broiler flock in Caroline County, Maryland has preliminarily confirmed to have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Further confirmation from the US Department of Ag’s National Veterinary Services Lab is pending.…
Read MoreTwo Juveniles Arrested After Chase in Stolen Car in Claymont
Two juveniles have been arrested after Delaware State Police spotted a Volvo with Pennsylvania tags speeding on Darley Road in Claymont. Police attempted a traffic stop after a computer check showed the vehicle was stolen on November 19th. The driver refused to stop and police chased the vehicle which was traveling at an unsafe speed.…
Read MoreSpecial Election for 37th District House Seat Set for December 21st
A special election for the now-vacant 37th District House seat will be held on Thursday, December 21st. Former state representative Ruth Briggs King resigned from the House effective Wednesday, November 15th – that triggered a state law governing special elections, and a writ of election must be issued within 10 days of the vacancy occurring…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting in Dover Sunday
Delaware State Police were called to Bayhealth Hospital Kent Campus Sunday morning just before 3am for a report of a 44 year old man who was being treated for gunshot wounds. Police learned the victim was asleep in his camper at the rear of a home on North Old Mill Road in Dover whens an…
Read MorePocomoke Residents Charged with Animal Cruelty
Worcester County Animal Control responded to an animal complaint on Bonneville Avenue in Pocomoke on October 2nd. Two dogs were found on the porch in a crate – one of them was dead. Officers noticed evidence of other dogs being neglected, but residents refused to meet with officers at the scene. A warrant was obtained…
Read More$4-million Federal Highway Administration Digital Construction Grant Awarded for DelDOT
Delaware’s Congressional Delegation Monday announced that DelDOT will receive a $4-million grant through the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration’s Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems grant program. Senators Carper, Coons and Congresswoman Blunt Rochester sent a letter to the US DOT in support of DelDOT’s application in August. This grant program was created by…
Read MoreAG Jennings Announces $30-million Order Against Student Lender for Illegal Practices
A Delaware bankruptcy court has approved a stipulated judgment that will require bankrupt student lender Prehired to provide over $30-million in relief to student borrowers nationwide. Delaware AG Kathy Jennings says Prehired made false promises of job placement, trapping students with income share loans that violated the law and resorted to abusive debt collection practices…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex Central HS Principal Fired by Indian River School District
Over the weekend, Sussex Central High School principal, Dr. Bradley Layfield, was fired by the District School Board. Layfield’s attorney, Thomas Neuberger says that the notice came in written form on Saturday. This incident began in May when the Indian River School District announced that ‘some staff’ had been placed on administrative leave. This, in…
Read MoreFire Near Snow Hill Saturday Remains Under Investigation
A residential structure fire Saturday afternoon in Snow Hill is under investigation by the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s office. Snow Hill firefighters were called around 2pm for a fire on Figgs Landing Road and found significant smoke and fire conditions throughout the single story home. Fire officials say the home is a complete loss. No…
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