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Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads to DUI & Weapons Charges for Cheswold Man
A Cheswold man has been charged with DUI and weapons offenses after a traffic stop early Sunday morning by Dover Police. Police were investigating a call for a shooting just after 2am when they spotted a car leaving a private parking lot and collide with a legally parked car. Police made a traffic stop and…
Read MoreDenton Garage Fire Accidental
A three-car garage was heavily damaged by fire Friday morning in Denton. Denton firefighters were called to Greenwood Road just after 11am and investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal showed the blaze was accidental and caused by a extension cord creating a spark which came in contact with an unintentional gasoline spill by the…
Read MoreBerlin to Replace Water Meters to All Within Town Limits
The Town of Berlin water Resources Department will be replacing all water meters in town limits in the next four to six weeks. These new meters will be radio-read smart meters – and the project is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The new meter will send a radio signal to the Town’s…
Read MoreBidens Return to Beach House for Summer Vacation
On Friday, the President joined the First Lady at the Biden beach house around 8 p.m. via a motorcade that departed from Dover Air Force Base. According to USAF VIP LOGISTICS, this is the President’s 17th visit to his beach house since taking office and the third since Memorial Day. This could potentially be his longest stay…
Read MoreRehoboth Lifeguards Drag Dead Shark to Shore
Lifeguards in Rehoboth Beach spotted this dead shark floating in the ocean off Rehoboth Avenue around 10:45 a.m. on Sunday. Using a rope and the kayak, they towed it to the far south edge of town where they pulled it onto the beach and buried it near the dunes. Rich King from Delaware-Surf-Fishing.com says this is a sand tiger…
Read MoreMERR Rescues Sea Turtle Snagged by Fishing Hook
Suzanne Thurman from the MERR Institute says her organization helped save this Kemp’s ridley sea turtle in Slaughter Beach who got caught by a fishing hook last week. The fisherman took the turtle to the Dupont Nature Center which got in touch with MERR. The turtle actually ingested the hook, so it required surgery for removal which was performed…
Read MoreCrash Near Frankford Ends in Charges for Both Drivers
A crash on Route 113 at Lazy Lagoon Road south of Frankford led to charges for both drivers. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a Nissan Rogue was northbound on Route 113 when a Tahoe turning onto the highway failed to yield and the vehicles collided. The driver of the Tahoe –…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dover Motorcycle Operator Dies in Crash Near Middletown
UPDATED – 07/29/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified 47-year-old Luis Lopez of Dover, Delaware as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred in Middletown on July 28. =========================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 07/28/23 – A Dover man is dead after a motorcycle crash Friday morning near Middletown. Delaware State Police…
Read MorePresident Biden Arriving Friday Evening – for the Week!
President Biden will spend part of the day in Maine – but tonight he will fly into Dover and because of a ‘bad weather’ call will travel by motorcade to his North Shores beach house in Rehoboth Beach – arriving around 7:30pm. The President is expected to be in town for the week – leaving…
Read More72 Foals Sold at Chincoteague Pony Auction; Gov. Youngkin Signs Bill Naming Chincoteague Pony the Official Virginia Pony
The Chincoteague ponies that swam the channel Wednesday were auctioned off Thursday at the Carnival Grounds. The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department reports a total of 72 foals – including the Queen Neptune – were sold bringing in a total of $489,000. The average per foal was about $6792. One buy back foal went for a…
Read MoreUPDATED: 6 Candidates Running for 3 Seats on Bethany Beach Town Council
UPDATED – 10am – Bethany Beach voters will be headed to the polls on Saturday September 9. There are 6 candidates running for 3 open seats on the town council. Candidates include residents – Keith Brothers, Theresa Keil and incumbent Jerry Morris and non-residents Russell Evans, Marc Tanowitz and incumbent Patrick Sheplee. At least 4…
Read MoreSalisbury Traffic Signal Back in Action
A traffic signal that has been out of service for some time – is now back online and fully functioning. The traffic signal at Beaglin Park Drive and Parkside High School was damaged during severe weather earlier this year.
Read MoreWorcester County Public Places to Escape Heat
With temperatures forecast to remain in the mid-90s to 100 degrees and heat indexes around 110 degrees through Saturday, Worcester County Emergency Services officials are urging residents to exercise caution and check on elderly and vulnerable neighbors. Public facilities that are air conditioned and open to the public during normal business hours for those seeking…
Read MoreApartment Fire in Denton, MD; Multiple Residents Displaced
Multiple individuals who were living in 11 separate units at a three-story apartment building in Denton have been displaced after a fire occurred yesterday. The blaze started in the interior second floor stairwell, but the cause is still under investigation. Damage is estimated at $175,000. The smoke alarm status was present with activation according to…
Read MoreSussex County Cooling Stations Available as Area Heat Wave Worsens
As a record-breaking heat wave that has sizzled the southwestern United States heads east, Sussex County is offering a way for you to cool down over the next few days. National Weather Service forecasters are predicting temperatures the next several days to soar into the mid and upper 90s, with heat index values at or…
Read MoreUPDATE: Plea Deal Falls Apart–Hunter Biden was in Court in Wilmington at 10am
Update: Fox News reports that Hunter Biden pleads ‘not guilty’ as his plea deal falls apart during a Delaware court appearance this morning. Original Post: Hunter Biden is due in US District Court in Wilmington this morning, after a plea deal was reached sparing him of felony charges. Attorney Julianne Murray from the Talk of…
Read MoreBethany Beach Joins Coastal Communities in Choosing Ban on Commerical Sale and Production of Marijuana Within Municipal Boundaries
The Bethany Beach Town Council is considering legislation prohibiting the sales and production of marijuana within municipal boundaries. The Town Council had a first reading of this proposed legislation at its most recent Town Council meeting on July 21st. There will be a second reading, and a possible vote, on the proposed legislation on August…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested on Drug and Weapon Charges; 7 Children Found During Search Warrant
An investigation into a case of a man who was suspected to be selling guns and drugs in Kent and Sussex Counties has led to the arrest of 19-year-old Timothy Cannon of Laurel. Delaware State Police say yesterday, at about 11:16 a.m., a search warrant was executed on Cannon’s home on Horsey Avenue in Laurel. Detectives found…
Read MoreConstruction Underway on Project Aimed to Enhance Protection of Delaware Memorial Bridge Tower Structures
For those who travel on I-95, construction work on the new Delaware Memorial Bridge Protection System is underway and is expected to be completed in September 2025, according to the Delaware River & Bay Authority. Thomas J. Cook, Executive Director of the DRBA says the current bridge tower pier protection systems are original to each…
Read MoreWorcester County Public Schools Wins $2.6 Million Competitive Stronger Connections Grant
Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) will receive a grant that will provide funding to increase the school system’s capacity to provide students with safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments. The over $2.6 million in funding is from the competitive Stronger Connections grant program under Title IV, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced Aims to Curb Erroneous Payments to Deceased Individuals
Legislation introduced this week aims to save millions of federal dollars by curbing erroneous payments to individuals who have passed away. Senators Tom Carper and John Kennedy of Louisiana yesterday introduced the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act. Senator Carper’s original bipartisan legislation set up such provisions to curb the erroneous payments for a temporary three-year period, and the new…
Read MoreUPDATE: Second Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in Wicomico County
Update 7/26: A second bat has tested positive for rabies in Salisbury, according to the Wicomico County Health Department. The bat from the area of Adams Avenue tested positive the disease yesterday, July 25th. Original Post from July 21st. A bat has tested positive for rabies near the 500 block of West Isabella Street in…
Read More2023 DE Coastal Cleanup Online Volunteer Registration Now Open
Online volunteer registration is now open for the upcoming 2023 Delaware Coastal Cleanup, which will take place on Saturday, September 23rd from 9 a.m. to noon. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) hosts the annual cleanup, which is now in its 36th year. The event will be held at 45 sites…
Read MoreMagnolia Man Arrested on Weapons and Gun Charges Following Traffic Stop in Dover
Dover Police have arrested a 29-year-old Magnolia man on weapons and gun charges after a traffic stop overnight. Officers stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver, Jordan Patrick. A records check revealed Patrick had a capias for his arrest. Officers found a 9mm handgun, 72 grams of marijuana and 14 grams of mushrooms, which tested positive…
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