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Smyrna Police Make Arrests in Elementary School Child Endangerment and Abuse Case
Smyrna Police Investigators have concluded their investigation into child abuse/neglect allegations that began in February 2024, with the arrests of three women this week. This long and detailed investigation, conducted in partnership with the Delaware Department of Justice and with the cooperation of the Smyrna School District, has revealed accusations of a pattern of abusive…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Crash Near Seaford that Left 1 Dead & 3 Injured
UPDATE 11/6/24:Â The Delaware State Police have identified 64-year-old Dwayne Jackson of Seaford, Delaware as the man who died in a fatal two-vehicle crash near Seaford on November 4th. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Original Post: A crash near Seaford around 8:15 Monday night has left…
Read MoreDelaware Schools Receive National, State Honors
Seventeen schools across Delaware are being recognized either nationally or by the state for the academic progress of their students last year. Secretary of Education Mark Holodick congratulates all of these school communities– the educators, families, district leadership, community supporters and, most of all, the students for their hard work. He says progress like this takes…
Read MoreThe Dover Police Department Launches Quality of Life Initiative to Promote Safety, Well-being, and Improve Conditions
The Dover Police Department is announcing the launch of a special Quality of Life Initiative, a program focused on addressing the mounting community concerns regarding “quality of life” issues in the Capitol City. This program is designed to help make the city a safer and more welcoming place for everyone who lives in, works in, or…
Read MoreRoad Closure Next Week Related to North Millsboro Bypass
Gravel Hill Road/SR 30 between Doc Frame Road and SR 24 will be closed starting on Tuesday, November 11th and continuing through Friday, November 15th for bridge beam placement related to the North Millsboro Bypass. Two overnight closures will go into effect on SR 30–Tuesday November 12th and Thursday November 14th. There is no closure on the…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Willards Caused by Improper Disposal of Smoking Materials
 A house fire that occurred last night on Truitt Street in Willards in Wicomico County last night was accidental—caused by improper disposal of smoking materials, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The blaze broke out just after 10 p.m. on the outside covered porch of the two-story wood framed single-family home. …
Read MoreSenator-Elect Lisa Blunt Rochester’s Victory Speech
Lisa Blunt Rochester will become the first Black woman to represent Delaware in the Senate after she defeated Republican Eric Hansen and independent candidate Mike Katz. Shortly after the call of her race for U.S. Senate, Blunt Rochester took the stage in Wilmington to address Delaware and the nation. Excerpts from her speech included a…
Read MoreCongressman Harris Re-elected in Maryland, Wicomico County Executive Charter Resolution Defeated
There are still 13 precincts that have not yet reported in Maryland. However, the Harris/Walz ticket has easily won the Old Line State with nearly 60% of the vote to Trump/Vance’s 37%. In the Maryland US Senate race, the former P-G County Executive, Angela Alsobrooks defeated Republican and former Governor Larry Hogan with 52% of…
Read MoreOcean City Mayor Rick Meehan Wins Re-election
Rick Meehan will return for his 10th term as Mayor of Ocean City. He was challenged by former city councilman Peter Buas. Meehan won another 2 year term winning 1324 votes to Buas’s 1132. There were four seats up for election on the City Council. Incumbents John Gehrig and Tony DeLuca were the top vote-getters…
Read MoreUPDATED: Disappointment for Delaware Republicans
It’s been a disappointing night for Delaware Republicans. While Sussex County voted for the Trump/Vance ticket – Delaware voted for the Harris/Walz who received 56% of the vote thanks to big turnout in New Castle County. At midnight, there are still 4 districts that have not reported, but voter turnout was better than in past…
Read MoreSarah McBride Wins in Historic Election for Congress
McBride Wins in Historic Election for Congress Wilmington, DE — Tonight, surrounded by her family, friends, and hundreds of supporters, Sarah McBride thanked the thousands of Delawareans who came together behind her campaign in her race to be the next Congresswoman for Delaware’s At-Large Congressional District. The AP called the race for Delaware’s At-Large congressional race…
Read MoreMike Ramone Statement on Election
Mike Ramone Statement on Election  Wilmington, DE—Please find the below statement from Representative Mike Ramone following the results of tonight’s election:  “For more than 16 years, I have been a voice of reason for Delaware,” said Minority Leader Mike Ramone. “I am proud of my legacy, fighting for commonsense solutions to the issues…
Read More2024 Sussex County Return Day – Georgetown Road Closings
Return Day festivities will begin in Georgetown on Wednesday evening. The Circle will be closed to all traffic beginning at 4pm on Wednesday and will remain closed until the end of the ceremonies on Thursday afternoon. On Thursday the parade route will be closed at 12:30pm. There has been a change in the parade route…
Read MorePower Restored in Smyrna – Generators Helped at Polling Locations
Late this morning the Town of Smyrna posted that they were experiencing a town-wide power outage. The Talk of Delmarva was able to learn that the problem was an equipment issue. GOP Chair Julianne Murray says that voting was interrupted, but generators were in place quickly at the three polling locations affected in Smyrna. Just…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury to Install Crosswalk Wednesday at Pemberton & Harrison Drives
The City of Salisbury Department of Field Operations will be installing a crosswalk at the intersection of Pemberton and Harrison Drives on Nov. 6, 2024 beginning at 9 a.m. Â The work will be in front of Pemberton Elementary School and will take approximately four hours. Drivers should exercise extra caution in the area and…
Read MoreMilling & Paving on Rehoboth Ave to Begin Tonight
Milling will begin on Rehoboth Avenue at 8pm Tuesday, November 5. Starting November 6, milling and paving will take place from 6pm to 6am Sunday evening through Friday morning. The first area for milling work is expected to be between 2nd Street and the boardwalk, initially heading east from 2nd street and then back west…
Read MoreDEGOP Voter Integrity HOTLINE
Voters wishing to report something can call (302) 600-4163 or can go online to delaware.protectthevote.com When Julianne Murray was elected Republican Party Chair in Delaware, she promised that election integrity would be a priority after the seeds of doubt that have been planted around the security of elections in the past several years. Last year…
Read MoreUPDATED: Crash Saturday Leaves a Dagsboro Man Dead
UPDATED – 11/05/24 – Delaware State Police have identified 79-year-old William Blatt of Dagsboro as the man who died in a fatal bicycle crash in Dagsboro on Saturday evening. ========================================================================= A Dagsboro man is dead after he was struck by a pickup truck Saturday evening on Route 113 in the area of Cricket Street. Delaware…
Read MoreMultiple Fire Crews Battle Bethany Beach House Fire
Firefighters from Bethany Beach were called to a home on Tingle Avenue in Bethany Beach just before 6pm Monday. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy fire throughout the home. Additional stations from Sussex County and Ocean City were called to assist or provide cover up. The fire was put under control at 7:30pm. Firefighters…
Read MoreFormer Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Charged with Campaign Sign Theft
Rehoboth Beach Police have arrested former City Commissioner, 78 year old Richard Byrne, after an investigation into the theft of campaign signs. Police were contacted on October 30th that a candidate’s campaign signs had been removed on multiple occasions. On Monday, November 4, police observed Byrne in possession of several of the stolen signs in…
Read MoreHonorable Christian Wright Joins DE Court of Chancery as Magistrate in Chancery
The Honorable Christian Wright has joined the Delaware Court of Chancery as Magistrate in Chancery. Court officials say he plans to handle cases throughout the State of Delaware – his chambers will be located in Wilmington. This is one of two newly funded Magistrate in Chancery positions which were designed to aid the court in…
Read MoreBerlin Woman Dead After Struck by Vehicle Saturday Night in Worcester County
The investigation into a deadly pedestrian crash in Berlin area on Saturday night just after 10 continues by Maryland State Police. Police have identified the victim as 49 year old Carolyn Long of Berlin. Preliminary investigation shows Long was walking north on Route 611 in the area of Landings Boulevard when she was struck by…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested After 5-Month Drug Investigation
A Dover man has been arrested after a search warrant was executed at an apartment on Webb Lane in Dover Estates on October 31st. Members of the Kent County Drug Unit and Kent County Governor’s Task Force executed the search warrant following a five-month investigation of 36 year old Samuel Seymour of Dover and the…
Read MoreEarly Voting Popular in Sussex County
Sunday was the last day that Delaware voters could vote early. The only options left are by absentee ballot or voting at your assigned polling location on Tuesday. The Department of Elections reports on Early and Absentee voting show statewide – about 31.1% of voters have already cast a ballot heading into Election Day on…
Read MoreWicomico County Man Sentenced to Life Plus 65 Years for Sexual Abuse of Minor
A Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge has sentenced 36 year old Darnell Jenkins to life plus 65 years in prison after he was convicted in August after a three-day trial on two counts of sexual abuse of a minor, 2 counts of attempted 2nd degree rape and 3 counts of 3rd degree sexual offense. Court…
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