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Single Vehicle Crash East of Laurel Takes Down Utility Pole & Wires
Delaware State Police were called to Carey’s Camp Road east of Laurel for a single vehicle hit and run collision. Police learned that a vehicle traveling westbound on Carey’s Camp Road left the roadway in a curve and struck a utility pole. The driver left the scene, but was later located by troopers investigating the…
Read MoreUPDATED: MERR Performs Necropsy on Dead Whale Beached Near Bethany
UPDATED – 01/10/26 – A necropsy on the juvenile humpback whale that washed ashore near the Ocean Ridge community in Bethany Beach on Thursday found the 32-foot male whale had subdermal hemorrhaging and a broken jaw on the right side. Officials say this sort of injury is often associated with a large ship strike – and…
Read MoreIce Out for Good Weekend of Action Demonstrations Taking Place in Delaware
Several demonstrations have been planned for this weekend to protest the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minnesota and to demand an end to the escalating deployment of ICE and CBP in local communities. The Ice Out for Good Weekend of Action demonstrations are organized by local chapters of Indivisible and…
Read MoreFairness in Girls’ Sports Act Introduced in Delaware General Assembly
Legislation that’s aimed at protecting fairness, safety and privacy for female student-athletes has been introduced into the Delaware General Assembly. Senator Bryant Richardson says that Senate Bill 215 requires school athletic teams to be designated based on biological sex – helping to ensure that girls have a level playing field to compete, earn scholarships and…
Read MoreSen. Buckson Introduces Legislation to Increase Military Pension Tax Exemption
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in advance of Tuesday’s start of the Delaware General Assembly that would increase Delaware’s exclusion of military retirement pay from state income taxes. Senate Bill 219 was introduced by Senator Eric Buckson (R-South Dover) – it would provide meaningful tax relief to veterans who have served our country. The measure…
Read MoreMonday’s Cape May-Lewes Ferry Virtual Public Hearing of Fare Changes – to be Rescheduled
A virtual public hearing to discuss proposed fare changes for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry has been postponed. DRBA officials say the virtual public hearing that was scheduled for Monday, January 12th at 6:30pm will be rescheduled.
Read MoreUPDATED: Over 3000 People Hiked Maryland State Parks & 1400 Hiked Delaware State Parks on January 1st
Over 3000 people took part in First Day Hikes in Maryland State Parks on January 1st. Hikers had over 50 different hike options statewide. Over 2000 took part in ranger-led hikes – over 4400 miles. Over 1100 hikers completed about 2300 miles of self-guided hikes. Maryland State Parks kicked off a new challenge for 2026…
Read MoreUPDATED: Wilmington Woman Arrested in 2023 Murder of Mother in Dover
UPDATED – 01/09/26 – A Wilmington woman has been arrested for a 2023 Dover murder. Delaware State Police have arrested 46 year old Krista Rule of Wilmington after she was indicted on Tuesday by a Kent County Grand jury for the murder of her mother, 72 year old Denise Wood. In June of 2023, police…
Read MoreUnemployment is Up in Delaware, Sussex County Shows Strong Job Growth
Unemployment in Delaware is higher – an increase from 4.5% in September to 4.9% in November (the October Labor Review is not available from the Delaware Department of Labor). The national unemployment rate also increased from 4.4% in September to 4.6% in November. In Sussex County unemployment increased from 4.6% in September to 5.4% in…
Read MoreUPDATE: Altercation Involving Four Students at Parkside High School in Salisbury
UPDATE: 4:30 p.m. Paul Butler who is the Director of Communications and Community Outreach for Wicomico County Public Schools tells the Talk of Delmarva that today’s incident involved four students and was handled in under 60 seconds. In Parkside’s message to the parents, the school informed them of an altercation that occurred in one of…
Read MoreStable National Gas Price Average to Start 2026: Lowest Since 2021
The new year begins with the lowest national average in years at $2.81. The last time the national average for a gallon of regular gas was this low was back in March of 2021. Jana Tidwell, spokesperson for AAA Club Alliance says low crude oil prices, coupled with decreased seasonal demand due to winter weather…
Read MoreMultiple Vehicles Damaged From Shots Fired in Cambridge
The Cambridge, Maryland Police Department is investigating an incident in which shots were fired. Police were dispatched to Noble Street at approximately 1:35 a.m. on January 4th following reports of multiple shots fired. Officers found multiple spent shell casings for 9mm ammunition on the ground. They also located 4 vehicles that had been damaged from…
Read MoreBoard of Public Works Approves Multiple Funding Awards for Wicomico County
Wicomico County has secured multiple funding approvals following action taken by the Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW), providing new investments in environmental protection, recreational facilities, and land preservation. During its January 7th meeting, the Board approved several grant awards benefiting Wicomico County, reflecting continued state partnership in supporting local infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Dover Man for Home Improvement Fraud
Delaware State Police have arrested a 59-year-old Dover man for home improvement fraud and felony theft. Beginning in November 2025, troopers began investigating Stephen Kurtz for home improvement fraud. During the investigation, troopers learned that Kurtz had signed a contract with a 64-year-old Rehoboth Beach man in February 2025, to do construction work and received…
Read MoreBruce Parsons Retires After More than 25 Years of Service with DSP and Sussex County EOC
Bruce Parsons has retired after more than 25 years of service with the Delaware State Police. Bruce began his career with the DSP on May 1, 2000, as a Telecommunications Specialist at the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center, where he remained throughout his career. He spent his career supporting public safety through emergency communications and…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Record Law Enforcement Funding in FY 2027 Budget
Governor Wes Moore this morning announced a record $124.1 million in funding to support law enforcement in the governor’s proposed FY 2027 budget. Governor Moore stated that the proposed funding reflects the administration’s commitment to improving public safety through a comprehensive approach that supports law enforcement, strengthens communities, and invests in residents. He noted that…
Read MoreDNREC Soliciting Project Proposals for Surface Water Matching Planning Grants
Delaware county and municipal governments, conservation districts and estuary programs can now submit proposals to DNREC to receive matching grants for their surface water project planning. Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18th. Eligible projects include: Planning, preliminary engineering and feasibility analysis of surface water projects; stormwater retrofits; Green technology practices; Stream…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Burglary on East Loockerman Street
The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred yesterday (Wednesday morning). Dover Police responded to a residence on East Loockerman Street in reference to the burglary complaint. Police say that sometime between 9:29 and 9:49 that morning, a black male entered the home forcefully. Two juveniles were inside. The person who gained entry…
Read MoreAvelo Airlines to End Participation in ICE Deportation Flights
UPDATE: Avelo Airlines has decided to end its involvement in deportation charter flights operated for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. The airline, which began the flights in May 2025, said the program failed to deliver reliable financial returns and added operational challenges. As the company restructures its business, Avelo…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Shooting on South New Street
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that occurred yesterday (Tuesday) evening. Police say the report of the shooting led them to South New Street where officers found a vehicle and a home that were struck by gunfire. Two victims were sitting in the vehicle when the unknown individuals shot at them. One of the victims…
Read MoreCaroline County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Case of Stolen Trailer
The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a stolen trailer. The value of the trailer was reported to be at $11,230. A representative of the victim reported a black Belmont Flatbed Utility Trailer with Pennsylvania Registration stolen from a job site in the area of Greensboro Road in Greensboro. Deputies responded to Pro…
Read MoreDelaware Releases Updated Climate Change Action Plan
Today, the State of Delaware has released the 2025 Climate Action Plan, which is referred to as a practical guide to reduce emissions, strengthen resilience, and secure a safer future for the First State. Governor Matt Meyer said that climate change is already affecting Delaware, causing issues like overwhelmed stormwater systems, hotter urban areas, and frequent…
Read MoreTalbot County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Accidental Shooting Involving Young Children
A 4-year-old child is being treated for non-life threatening injuries after their 2-year-old sibling living in a home in Cordova gained access to a firearm and discharged a round striking his 4-year-old sibling in the lower leg, according to the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division. Talbot County paramedics were on…
Read MoreTidalHealth Warns Community of Scammers Targeting Patients
TidalHealth is alerting the community to recent scam attempts targeting patients in the community. Scammers are posing as TidalHealth team members and contacting patients to request payment or personal information by phone, email or text message. Scam calls may appear to come from a legitimate TidalHealth phone number due to caller ID spoofing. Scammers are…
Read MoreSenator Lawson Announces Retirement, Will Not Seek Re-Election
Republican Senator Dave Lawson, today announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026 and will retire from the Delaware General Assembly at the end of his current term. In a statement, Lawson thanked his constituents and colleagues for their support, reflecting on a lifetime of public service. He cited his time in the U.S.…
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