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Worcester County Government Warns About Email Scams
Worcester County officials are warning the public about an email scam designed to trick residents and business owners involved in the permitting and plan review processes into wiring money for alleged fees. The scammers impersonate Development Review and Permitting (DRP) staff members and claim the recipient must pay a fee without delay. DRP Director Jennifer Keener…
Read MoreA Lewes Man was Injured in Crash on Route 1 near Milton Tuesday
A Lewes man was injured in a crash Tuesday morning around 11 on Route 1 at Eagles Crest Road. Delaware State Police say the 75 year old driver of a Mazda was stopped at the stop sign on Eagles Crest Road, but failed to remain stopped and entered the path of a Hyundai that was…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware Mobile Food Pantry in Bridgeville Thursday, July 10
The Food Bank of Delaware’s mobile food pantry truck travels to communities throughout the state to serve families near their homes. The mobile food pantry truck carries non-perishables, fresh produce, dairy, beverages, refrigerated and frozen items, and personal products (when available). Registration will now be available on-site. Please be sure to bring proof that you…
Read MoreLewes Water Dept to Conduct Hydrant Flow Tests Wednesday
The Lewes Water Department will conduct hydrant flow tests on Wednesday – in the area of Franklin Avenue and Monroe Avenue. Officials at the Board of Public Works say you may experienced low water pressure or discolored water for up to 24 hours throughout the water system – not just the area being tested. If…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested for Thefts in the Lincoln, Milton & Lewes
A Laurel man has been arrested in connection with several thefts that occurred in June in various communities in Lincoln, Milton and Lewes. Delaware State Police say that in each theft, unknown suspects trespassed onto various properties in the overnight hours and took money and property from unsecured vehicles. Police identified a silver Chevy Cruz…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Crash on Route 1 at Hudson Road near Milton Tuesday Morning
Two people were injured in a crash just after 9:30 Tuesday morning at Route 1 and Hudson Road near Milton. Delaware State Police say the driver of a Cadillac, a 73 year old man from Millsboro stopped at the stop sign on Hudson Road, but failed to remain stopped and attempted to cross the southbound…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Arrest Second Suspect for Unlawful Imprisonment
UPDATED – 07/08/25 – A second suspect sought by Delaware State Police for unlawful imprisonment has been arrested. Police say 36 year old Coles Khayree of Dover turned himself in to on Monday – he is charged with 2 counts of unlawful imprisonment, 2nd degree conspiracy and criminal mischief. He has been released on his own…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting Incident in Angola Area
Delaware State Police were called to the Acadia Landing development near Angola on Monday for a shooting that occurred on July 3rd. Police learned that an unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots at an occupied home on Frenchman Bay Drive. Two adults were inside the home at the time, but there were no…
Read MoreSuspicious Item Brings in Bomb Squad in Salisbury
A suspicious item found on East Market Street led to a coordinated response between the Salisbury Fire Department and the State Fire Marshal. Fire officials were called just after 12 noon requesting the assistance of the State Fire Marshal Bomb Squad after an item that resembled a pipe bomb was found during a brush fire.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Changes for DE Surf Fishing Beach Reservation System on Summer Weekends
UPDATED – 07/07/25 – Some changes to DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation’s 2025 surf fishing reservation system. Reservations will no longer be needed to surf fish at several drive-on, multi-use beaches on weekends and holidays – beginning this coming Saturday, July 12th. This includes – Key Box, Conquest and Faithful Steward beaches at Delaware Seashore…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dover Police Make Arrest in Shooting on Barrister Place in Dover; Investigation Continues
UPDATED – 07/07/25 –Â A Dover man has been arrested for his part in a shooting incident on Barrister Place in Dover on June 14th. Dover Police learned that at least three groups of individuals were shooting at each other during this incident which left 22 year old Daniel Guzman, Jr. dead. Police have identified 20…
Read MoreUPDATED: OCPD Response to July 4th Weekend Incidents
UPDATED – 07/07/25 – The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) significantly increased its presence in the Town of Ocean City over the July 4th holiday weekend in response to large beach gatherings and shifting crowd dynamics. Increased Presence in Northern Ocean City On the evening of July 3, the OCPD received multiple calls regarding large…
Read MorePedestrian Crash on Plantation Road in Lewes Sunday Sends 12 Year old to Hospital
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that sent a 12 year old boy to the hospital. Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that the boy was walking with his family on Shady Road west of Lewes around 12:30 Sunday morning and stopped at the red light at Plantation Road waiting to cross onto Salt…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Crash East of Farmington Sunday Morning
UPDATED – 07/07/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 21 year old Nolin Hudson of Greenwood as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash on Sunday morning near Farmington. ============================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 07/06/25 – Delaware State Police continue to investigate a crash that left a Greenwood man dead early Sunday morning. Police…
Read MoreFireworks Light Up the Skies Over Rehoboth Beach
The rockets burst into the night sky in Rehoboth Beach Saturday night with crowds packed along the boardwalk and bandstand area. Compared to the display in downtown Ocean City Friday night where someone shot fireworks into the crowd on the boardwalk causing a stampede of running people, it was a calm and enjoyable night in…
Read MoreUPDATED: Crash West of Dover Thursday Evening Leaves 1 Dead & 1 Injured
UPDATED – 07/05/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 76-year-old Ann Skeans of Dover as the woman who died in a fatal crash on Thursday evening in Dover. ======================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 07/4/25 – A Dover woman is dead after a crash in the area of Forrest Avenue and Birchfield Drive west of Dover around…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Two Teens for Armed Carjacking in Smyrna
Delaware State Police have arrested two juveniles for an armed carjacking that occurred Thursday in Smyrna. Police were called around 6am after the victim gave a ride to two unknown black males. As they arrived on Berry Drive in Smyrna one suspect pointed a firearm at the victim while the other demanded his keys. The…
Read MoreSaturday Will be a Code Orange Ozone Air Quality Action Day
Saturday will be a Code Orange Ozone Air Quality Action Day for Delaware. DNREC officials say a morning temperature inversion will confine areas of Canadian wildfire smoke and increased particles from overnight regional fireworks near the surface. Sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 80s will enhance ozone formation. Air quality levels are anticipated to…
Read MoreBethany Beach Police Looking for Suspect Who Shot Fireworks at People
Police in Bethany Beach are looking for a man who aimed numerous fireworks at bystanders on Garfield Parkway. Bethany Beach Police responded to the scene and say body-worn camera footage recorded a possible suspect who remained behind – and then approached a large group of people along the beach and aimed a mortar-style firework into…
Read MoreUPDATED: Recreational Water Advisory LIFTED for Beach at Rehoboth Avenue
UPDATED – 07/04/25 – DNREC has lifted this swimming advisory. A re-test was conducted July 3, and following a 24-hour lab test, the water sample from Rehoboth Avenue showed the level of fecal indicator bacteria was now below the standard.  ================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 07/03/25 – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)…
Read MoreEarly Morning Blaze at Treasure Beach Campground
Firefighters in Roxana were called for a structure fire just before 2am Friday. Crews arriving at the scene found a multiple trailers on fire at the Treasure Beach Campground west of Fenwick Island. Additional crews from Sussex and Worcester County were called to assist or provide backup. Three trailers were damaged in the fire. Firefighters…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Increased Energy Assistance Benefits
Governor Wes Moore has announced that eligible Maryland households will begin to see increased energy assistance benefits. Through the Maryland Department of Human Services Office of Home Energy Programs, the goal of the additional benefits is to help families better afford the rising energy costs. Due in part to increased appropriations for the Strategic Energy…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva 45th Anniversary Reading of the Declaration of Independence
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Read MoreUPDATED: Special Election for Vacant 20th District Seat Set for August 5th
UPDATED – 07/03/25 – 11pm – A candidate’s forum was held Thursday evening at the Lewes Public Library with five candidates seeking the nomination for the 20th District House seat recently vacated by Stell Parker Selby. Following the forum Alonna Berry was chosen the Democratic nominee for the Tuesday, August 5th special election. Berry will…
Read MoreUPDATED: Ocean City’s Response to Court Ruling on US Wind’s Motion to Dismiss the City’s Lawsuit
The Ocean City Mayor and Council, along with the 34 other co-plaintiffs challenging the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) Record of Decision approving the US Wind project, applaud the decision of Judge Gallagher and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland to deny US Wind’s motion to dismiss the case. Ocean…
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