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Utility Work to Close Fourth St in Lewes on Monday
Utility work will begin Monday on Fourth Street in Lewes. Board of Public Works officials say this will include a closure of Fourth Street on Monday between Savannah Road and Market Street. Following the initial closure, utility work will continue with single-lane closures on Fourth Street for up to two weeks. Flaggers will be present…
Read MoreKent & Sussex County Public Meetings Set to Comment on DelDOT Capital Transportation Program (CTP)
DelDOT will hold public meetings in each county to get your input on the next six-year Capital Transportation Program for FY 2027 to 2032. The Kent County meeting is Monday, September 22 from 4 to 6pm at the DelDOT Administration Building in Dover. The Sussex County meeting is Tuesday, September 23 from 4 to 6pm…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Knife-Point Robbery at Milford Valero
Delaware State Police are investigating an robbery that occurred Friday evening at the Valero Shore Stop on Bay Road in Milford. Police learned that an unknown suspect entered the business, pulled a knife and demanded the clerk to open the registers. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money and cigars and left the scene.…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash East of Frankford
UPDATED – 09/20/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 22-year-old Michael Peterson, of Millville, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal motorcycle crash on Thursday afternoon in Frankford. ============================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 09/19/25 – A Millville man is dead after a motorcycle crash on Thursday afternoon around 4:15 in the area of Camp…
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Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Early Morning Burglary
A Dover man has been arrested for a burglary early Thursday morning at Driftwood Spirits on South Bradford Street. Dover Police were called to the business for a burglar alarm just before 3am. They found the front glass door shattered and that several products were taken before the suspects left the scene. Investigation led police…
Read MoreUPDATED: God Speed John Brady; Funeral Services September 20
UPDATED: Memorial Service for John Brady is Saturday, September 20 at Parsells Funeral Home in Lewes. Visitation from 12 to 2pm, Service at 2pm. For those unable to attend – the service will be live-streamed at the Parsells website –https://www.parsellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/john-brady-31 – go to the “Media” link FUNERAL INFORMATION: Visitation will be Saturday September 20,2025 from…
Read MoreAG Jennings Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Trump Administration’s Attempts to Defund Head Start and other programs
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has won a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration’s attempts to defund Head Start and other programs in the First State. Jennings says that on September 10th the US District Court for the District of Rhode Island entered a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration, blocking them from implementing rule…
Read MoreUnemployment in Delaware Increased in August
Unemployment has increased in Delaware from 4.1% in July to 4.3% in August. The national rate also saw a slight increase to 4.3%. In Sussex County, unemployment increased from 4% in July to 4.4% in August. Delaware Department of Labor officials say that nearly two-thirds of August’s year-over-year job growth came from the Private Education…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for North Millsboro Bypass Monday; Roadway Won’t Open till Friday, Sept 26
DelDOT will cut the ribbon cutting for the new North Millsboro Bypass on Monday morning at 10:30am. However while the new bypass was to open for traffic on Tuesday – officials at DelDOT tell the Talk of Delmarva the opening of the roadway has now been pushed back to Friday morning – September 26th. DelDOT…
Read MorePurple Alert Issued in Maryland for Missing 18-Year-Old
The Maryland State Police Centerville Barracks has issued a Purple Alert for a missing 18-year-old white girl. Her name is Haley Louise Clayton, who is 5’6″ and 155 lbs., with red hair. She was Last seen on September 16th at 2:00 p.m. in Centerville, Queen Anne’s County, MD. Anyone with information should call Maryland State…
Read MoreSenators Blunt Rochester, Britt Introduce Bill to Leverage Immersive Technology to Benefit American Workers
U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today introduced the Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act. The bill was crafted to create more opportunities for quality workforce training that leads to employment and help ensure every American has the skills they need to unlock their full potential. This comes as the United…
Read MoreFamily of Three Displaced Following House Fire in Salisbury
A family of three is being assisted by the American Red Cross and a Wicomico County Public Schools Disaster Program after a fire that occurred this morning at a house on Pine Way in Salisbury. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the fire at the one-story, wood-framed, single-family home started in…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Shooting in Lincoln
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Lincoln. Early this morning, September 18th, shortly before 6:30, troopers responded to a home on Fleatown Road in Lincoln and learned that someone entered the residence through an unsecured door and shot a 66-year-old man in the chest while he was sleeping. He was taken…
Read MoreUPDATED: Victim in Fatal Golf Car Crash in Long Neck Identified; GoFundMe to Help with Funeral Costs
UPDATED – 09/18/25 – A GoFundMe has been set up to help Sandy Sokira’s family deal with the funeral and other costs. ========================================================= UPDATED – 09/16/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 35-year-old Sandy Sokira, of Millsboro, Delaware, as the woman who died in the fatal golf cart crash on Sunday evening in Long Neck.…
Read MoreFelton Man Extradited, Faces Burglary and Theft Charges in Caroline County
A Felton man was extradited this week from the State of Delaware and served a total of seven active warrants through the Caroline County District and Circuit Courts. The warrants stemmed from a series of burglaries and thefts that occurred in the Fall of 2023. Todd Hockensmith faces numerous charges that include Burglary First, Second,…
Read MoreProposed Commercial District for Route 24/Mulberry Knoll Road Awaits More Discussion
The Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission held a lengthy public hearing with packed Council Chambers late yesterday afternoon for a Change of Zone request, #2037, from Mulberry Knoll Associates, LLC. The meeting kicked off with a presentation about a proposed ordinance to rezone approximately 73.5 acres of land in Sussex County. The properties…
Read MoreShell We Bounce Expansion -Revised Site Plan Approved by Sussex County Planning & Zoning
The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission held a meeting late yesterday, and one of the items on the agenda included the S-25-32 Shell We Bounce Expansion and a revised preliminary site plan. The revised plan is for the construction of a 2-story, mixed-use building consisting of four units, and 6,242 square feet of retail,…
Read MoreUPDATE Gold Alert for Missing Rehoboth Beach Teen–Canceled
UPDATE: The Gold Alert for Michael Seymore, issued by DSP Troop 7, has been cancelled. He has been found. Original Post: Delaware State Police Troop 7 has issued a Gold Alert for 16-year-old Michael Seymore of Rehoboth Beach. He was last seen on Coastal Highway near the Red Mill Inn on Coastal Highway in Lewes…
Read MoreFormer Chief and Captain of Bethany Beach Police Department Receive Prison Sentences for Theft of Federal Funds
Two former high-ranking officers of the Bethany Beach Police Department, 58-year-old Michael Redmon of Selbyville and 50-year-old Darin Cathell of Frankford, have been sentenced to prison for the theft of federal funds. Redmon, the former Police Chief, was sentenced to 13 months in prison and ordered to pay $81,890 in restitution and a $50,000 fine.…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Launches TikTok Account
Governor Matt Meyer has announced the launch of his official TikTok account. Delawareans can find the account and keep up with all of the Governor’s content by searching for @mattmeyerde. This will be Governor Meyer’s ninth account on a social media platform, joining his existing accounts on X, Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack. In a statement, Director of Communications Mila Myles…
Read MoreNew Harriet Tubman Historical Marker Unveiled in Maryland
The Maryland Department of Transportation unveiled a new, updated roadside historical marker honoring the life, legacy, and courage of Maryland native Harriet Tubman, her contributions to American history, and the fight for freedom. Today’s unveiling ceremony took place during International Underground Railroad Month and on the date that Tubman escaped slavery in 1849. Attendees gathered…
Read MoreState Police Arrest Lewes Man for Home Improvement Fraud
Delaware State Police have arrested a 63-year-old Lewes man for home improvement fraud. Police say that Jeffrey Brower had signed a contract with a 66-year-old man from Lewes in October 2024 to do HVAC work. The victim paid Brower $7,000, but the work was never started, and his money was not reimbursed. Troopers obtained a…
Read MoreReported Theft at Walgreens in Harrington Under Investigation
The Harrington Police Department is investigating a theft complaint that occurred at Walgreens on South Dupont Highway yesterday, September 16th. Below are security camera photos of the suspects. Anyone with information on the identity of these individuals should contact Cpl. Hacker at 302-398-4493 ext. 13. Photos from the Harrington PD Facebook Page
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Fatal Crash on Route 113 north of Georgetown Monday Afternoon
UPDATE 09/17/25: Delaware State Police have identified 49-year-old Beckie Morales, of the Bronx, New York, as the woman who died in the crash Monday afternoon in Georgetown. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this crash. Original Post: A woman from New York died after her vehicle was struck by a tractor…
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