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Reports of Attempted Scams During Holiday Season
With International Fraud Awareness Week this week–November 12th -18th, Delmarva Power reminds customers to be vigilant and on the lookout, especially during the last part of the year, for imposters using energy-related scams to steal money and personal information. Scams occur throughout the year, but Delmarva Power generally sees an increase in attempted scam reports during…
Read MoreSussex County Government Offices Closed to the Public Friday Afternoon, December 1st
Sussex County government offices will be closed to the public from 12:00 p.m. through the remainder of the day–on Friday, December 1st. The reason for the closure is to allow employees to attend the annual Mildred King Luncheon. County offices will be open for regular business on Dec. 1st from 8:30 a.m. until midday. Members…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Appointments to Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and State Board of Sign Language Interpreters
In Maryland, Usherla DeBerry has been appointed as acting director of the Governor’s Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Governor Wes Moore also announced the members appointed to the newly-created State Board of Sign Language Interpreters. Governor Moore says it’s vital that Maryland provides all resources and access to opportunities for the state’s deaf…
Read MoreUPDATE: No Credible Threat Found; Dover Air Force Base Schools Evacuated This Morning Due to Bomb Threat
Update–1:15 pm. The bomb threat was terminated at 12:27 p.m. Students have been released for pickup from the youth center, and no credible threat was found. 436th Airlift Wing Commander Col. Chris McDonald says ensuring the safety of their Team Dover families is of utmost importance. He adds that thanks to the outstanding work from…
Read MoreWicomico County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Bomb Threat at Salisbury Middle School from Person Claiming to be Hamas
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a threatening call that came into Salisbury Middle School. Sheriff Mike Lewis tells the Talk of Delmarva the male caller, claiming to be Hamas, said he had left several pipe bombs in the school. While they continue to investigate, they have not found anything credible regarding this threat…
Read MoreDistrict/Charter Educational Support Professionals of the Year Celebrated; One to be Named State Honoree
The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) is honoring 20 educational support professionals for their outstanding work supporting their students and school communities. Now in its fourth year, the Delaware State Educational Support Professional of the Year (ESPOY) program recognizes outstanding service by school employees who provide direct or indirect services to students and their families. The 2024…
Read MoreMayor Meehan to Flip the Switch Thursday at the 31st Annual Winterfest of Lights in Ocean City
The Winterfest of Lights returns to north Ocean City Thursday evening as Mayor Rick Meehan will flip the switch on the 50-foot tall Christmas tree at 5:30pm – and opening the display to the public. The Talk of Delmarva also hears that Santa will make a special appearance for the opening ceremony, which also includes…
Read MoreDelaware 37th District Representative Ruth Briggs King Announces Resignation Effective Immediately
Delaware 37th District Representative Ruth Briggs King announced her resignation this morning on the Talk of Delmarva’s Mike Bradley show… Briggs King’s resignation is the result of recent legislation requiring elected officials to be residents of the district. Her new home is 1.5 miles outside. A special election will be announced to fill her seat. Additional…
Read MoreTwo Suspects Sought After Student Struck with a Rock; Handgun Apparently Displayed at The Cross Christian Academy
Seaford Police are investigating an incident that occurred yesterday afternoon, in which it was reported that someone, who was not on school property, displayed what appeared to be a handgun to a student on the playground of the Cross Christian Academy. Police say the suspect, or an accomplice threw and struck one student with a…
Read MoreOcean City Receives Bond Rating Upgrade
Christmas came early to Ocean City after Moody’s Investors Service announced a significant upgrade in the city’s bond rating – from Aa2 to Aa1. Moody’s cited several key factors that contributed to the positive assessment – including the city’s robust economic development, sound financial management practices and a diverse and growing revenue base. City Manager…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves Hopkins Preserve Property Management Agreement with Sussex County Land Trust
UPDATED – 11/14/23 – The Sussex County Council had a light agenda and met at 1pm. They have approved the 2024 meeting schedule and holiday schedule – which will include some changes as it is an Election year. Also the County offices will close at noon on Friday, December 1st for the County’s Holiday and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Investigation into Blaze at Greenwood Business Continues
UPDATED – 11/14/23 – Greenwood firefighters were called for a structure fire just after 8 Monday night on North First Street and found smoke ad flames coming from an unoccupied maintenance structure at the New Process Fibre Company. Multiple companies from Sussex, Kent and Caroline Counties assisted. State Fire investigators continue to look for the…
Read MoreNew Director of Rehoboth Beach Museum Named
A nationwide search for a new director at the Rehoboth Beach Museum brought the Historical Society right back home! The new Director of the Rehoboth Beach Museum is Heidi Nasstrom Evans, Ph.D. – a resident of Rehoboth Beach with knowledge of the museum community – not just Rehoboth Beach. Before moving to Rehoboth Beach, Evans…
Read MoreSouthbound Route 113 near Dagsboro Closed for Cleanup after Crash Monday Night
Southbound Route 113 in the area of Swamp Road south of Dagsboro was closed for about 4 hours Monday night after a tractor trailer carrying chicken waste was involved in a crash and spilled its load. Delaware State Police say around 8pm, a Silverado driven by a 42 year old Bridgeville man was crossing the…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Crash South of Dagsboro
A crash just after 3 Monday morning between a tractor trailer and a Ford Explorer is under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Police say both vehicles were northbound on Route 113 south of Dagsboro, when the Explorer, driven by a 28 year old man from Vineland, NJ, struck the left rear tires of the…
Read MoreOne Student Injured in Fight at Pocomoke High School
One student was treated for injuries after a fight broke out at Pocomoke High School just before noon on Monday. Worcester County Sheriff’s office says that school resource deputy responded to the fight in progress which involved four students. Pocomoke Police also responded, but cleared once the incident was under control. The investigation is continuing.
Read MoreUPDATED: Crash West of Gumboro Leaves 1 Dead & 1 Injured
UPDATED – 11/13/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 35 year-old Alexander Bechtel of Seaford as the man who died in a fatal crash west of Gumboro Saturday night. ========================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 11/12/23 – One man is dead after a single vehicle crash around 11:30 Saturday night west of Gumboro. Delaware State Police say…
Read MoreDelayed Rehoboth Beach Patrol/Comfort Station on Friday’s City Commissioner’s Agenda
Construction on the new Rehoboth Beach Patrol-Comfort Station at Baltimore Avenue has been delayed as city and state code requirements related to the extension into 64 feet of the current street end of Baltimore Avenue are addressed. The Beach Patrol station – and public restroom is on Friday’s agenda for the City Commissioners at 2pm.…
Read MoreShupe Announces Run for Reelection to 36th District
This morning, 36th District Representative Bryan Shupe (R) announced his intention to run for re-election in 2024. Shupe is a small business owner in Milford and has been a member of the State House since 2018 and serves the communities of Milford, Lincoln, Ellendale, Slaughter Beach and Primehook. Shupe currently serves on the following committees:
Read MoreSelbyville Man Charged with Felony Reckless Endangering Following Vehicular Assault
Delaware State Police were called to Cape Lane in Frankford after a man was struck by a work van just after 9:30 Saturday morning. Police arrested the driver of the van, 40 year old Moises Espinoza-Saldivar of Selbyville, at the scene. Police learned that Espinoza-Saldivar confronted his ex-wife after he saw her talking to construction…
Read MoreFatal Seaford Fire Under Investigation
The State Fire Marshal Major Incident Response Team is investigating a fire that heavily damaged a home on Hearns Pond Road in Seaford and left one person dead. Seaford firefighters were called around 9:30 Sunday morning and found heavy smoke and fire coming from the home. Firefighters from Sussex, Kent, Caroline and Wicomico Counties assisted…
Read MoreBay Bridge Runners on the Bridge
The eastbound span of the Bay Bridge has been closed since midnight in preparation for the Bay Bridge Run, which is just getting underway. For drivers – there is two-way traffic on the westbound span with the center lane closed. Other detours and closures will also be in place during the run. The eastbound span…
Read MoreMountaire Farms to Purchase 3 Grain Elevators on MD’s Eastern Shore
Mountaire Farms will soon have three key locations for grain elevators on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The poultry company has signed a Letter of Intent with Nagel Farm Service to purchase the three grain elevators – in Preston, Cordova and Wye Mills. Nagel will retain its other businesses. In the coming weeks, Mountaire expects…
Read MorePatriotic Mural on Dover’s Sr Airman Elizabeth Loncki Bridge Completed
A patriotic mural that was painted on the Senior Airman Elizabeth Loncki Bridge over Route 1 at the entrance to Dover Air Force Base has been completed. The mural was started in October and completed this week. Senior Airman Loncki, a New Castle County native, died in Iraq in 2007 after her explosive ordinance disposal…
Read MoreDE Republican State Senate Caucus Urges Gov Carney to Remove DDA Secretary Scuse
Delaware’s State Senate Republican Caucus has sent a letter to Governor John Carney urging the removal of Department of Agriculture Secretary Michael Scuse from his position. This follows a report released by the Public Integrity Commission outlining improper disbursement of taxpayers’ money by Secretary Scuse. Full letter from the Delaware Senate Republican Caucus:Â Dear…
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