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UPDATED: Downstate Trout Stocking Ahead of Pond Trout Season
UPDATED – 02/17/24 – Both Tidbury Pond near Dover and Newton Pond near Greenwood are now closed through March 1st. This closure is to accommodate the stocking of over 300 pounds of 12- to 13-inch rainbow trout. This also allows the elimination of incidental hooking for freshly-stocked trout and gives the trout time to adjust…
Read More3 Injured in Oak Orchard Crash Friday
Indian River emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash just after noon on Friday at Legion Road and Route 24. Delaware State Police say a Hyundai driven by a 23 year old Millsboro woman was northbound on Legion Road and failed to stop for the stop sign and collided with a Ford driven by an…
Read MorePresident’s Day Closings in Wicomico County
WICOMICO COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Monday, February 19, 2024, inobservance of President’s Day. CONVENIENCE CENTERS, LANDFILL, BRUSH PILE, FERRIES On Monday, February 19, 2024, the Newland Park Landfill, Convenience Center andBrush Pile, will be open. All external Convenience Centers and Upper Ferry will alsobe closed.For more information, please contact…
Read MoreDE Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock Announces Intent to Retire
The Honorable Sam Glasscock III informed Governor John Carney this month of his intent to retire from the position of Vice Chancellor of the Court of Chancery effective January 7 of next year. Vice Chancellor Glasscock was first appointed by Governor Jack Markell and took his first oath of office in June of 2011. He…
Read MoreTerra Taylor Sworn In as Commissioner of DOC
Terra Taylor Friday took the oath of office to become the 11th Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction. Governor John Carney appointed Taylor as Acting Commissioner in July and the nominated her as Commissioner in January – she was unanimously confirmed by the State Senate on January 24th. Taylor has been in the DOC…
Read MoreNearly $1 Million to Support Agriculture on the Eastern Shore
Maryland Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin announce nearly $1 million in federal funding to support agricultural producers on the Eastern Shore. The funding is from the USDA’s Agriculture Innovation Center program and will further enable the Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center to operate the Chesapeake Agriculture Innovation Center – and provide resources and services…
Read MoreLEGAL NOTICE: Notice for Public Hearings – Updating Maryland’s Annual Action Plan
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will hold a series of public hearings to develop its FY 2025 Annual Plan in conformity with the State’s Consolidated Plan (ConPlan). The State’s ConPlan is a 5-year planning document required by HUD which sets statewide goals and priorities for housing, community development and economic development activities.…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with DUI & Weapons Offenses
A Delaware State Trooper on patrol in the Oak Orchard area noticed a Toyota Tacoma parked at a gas pump at the Royal Farms on Route 24 and checked on the driver who appeared to be asleep in the driver’s seat with the engine running. The trooper contacted the driver, 34 year old Michael Marciano…
Read MoreUPDATED: President to Spend President’s Weekend at the Beach
President Biden will spend the weekend at his North Shores beach house this weekend – President’s weekend. He’ll spend Friday in East Palestine, Ohio, the scene of a Norfolk Southern train derailment last year and then head to Rehoboth Beach by way of Dover Air Force Base. The President is expected to arrive in Rehoboth…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to Life in Prison Plus Sixty Years for Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery, Among Other Crimes
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to life in prison plus an additional 60 years of incarceration for kidnapping, robbing, raping, and pushing an 80-year-old victim into the frigid water of the Wicomico River with her hands bound. The Honorable Kathleen L. Beckstead–Chief Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County– Sentenced Harmon. On November…
Read MorePole Barn Fire in Salisbury; Cause Under Investigation
A fire that occurred at a 50×80 pole barn on Riverside Drive Ext, in Salisbury this morning before 10:00 caused an estimated $80,000 in structural damage, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The blaze started in the Pole Barn Interior. The cause is under investigation. No injuries were reported. 65 firefighters battled…
Read MoreFrederica Man Arrested on Felony Gun and Drug Charges
A 20-year-old Frederica man faces felony gun and drug charges following a traffic stop in Milford last night. According to Delaware State Police, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force were patrolling the area of Church Hill Road and Bowman Road in Milford. While on patrol, they observed a Ford Focus fail…
Read MoreRetiree Healthcare Benefits Report to be Discussed in Joint House and Senate Health Committee Hearing
The chairs of the House and Senate health committees will hold a joint hearing on Monday, February 19th, at 2 p.m. to review a report pertaining to retiree healthcare benefits. Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, will lead a presentation to members of the House Health and Human Development Committee and Senate Health and Social Services Committee on the Healthcare Benefits Advisory…
Read MoreProposal Could Slash School Construction Costs, Reduce Property Tax Burden for Delaware Property Owners
A pending bill in the Delaware House of Representatives could save property owners in the state untold millions of dollars in tax payments. House Bill 296, sponsored by State Representative Bryan Shupe, would allow school district and charter school officials to decide if they want to pay ‘prevailing wage’ rates for school construction projects. The prevailing…
Read MoreOver 270k Delawareans Approaching a ‘Stress Tipping Point’ Due to Financial Obligations, According to Study
Over 270,000 Delawareans are approaching a tipping point when it comes to stress, according to an in-depth survey conducted by CardRates.com. The study uncovers a critical threshold where the accumulation of financial obligations leads to overwhelming stress levels. The study revealed that almost half of Delawareans (44%) are on edge about nearing a ‘stress tipping point,’…
Read MoreShots Fired at Rehoboth Beach Residence
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred overnight in a neighborhood in Rehoboth Beach. At about 12:50 a.m., troopers responded to a home on Norwood Street in Rehoboth Beach for a report of shots fired. When troopers arrived, they discovered that gunfire struck the home and the vehicles at the residence several times.…
Read MoreOcean City, MD Police Department’s Employment of Seasonal Police Officers Expected to End This Year
The long-standing tradition of the Ocean City Police Department employing Seasonal Police Officers is potentially closing at the end of the 2024 summer season. Thousands of law enforcement officials around the country began their careers as seasonal police officers. For years, it was one of the most sought-after summer careers and internship opportunities with colleges…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest Made by Delaware State Police in Laurel Homicide Case from September, 2023
UPDATED – 2/14/24-10 PM Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Azzure Horsey of Laurel for the murder of 26-year-old Taylor German that happened on September 10th, 2023. Horsey faces numerous charges and is being held at the Sussex Correctional Institution on $3,260,000 cash bond. Azzure Horsey Additional Information from Delaware State Police: Through investigative means, the Delaware…
Read MoreFelton Man Arrested After Domestic Dispute
A domestic dispute on Honey Brook Lane in Felton has led to the arrest of a 63-year-old man. Felton police were dispatched to that location on the afternoon of February 8th for the reported dispute. Police say that two family members were in a verbal altercation where one of them is accused of threatening the…
Read MoreSalisbury Fire Department Mourns Passing of Lieutenant Bryan Lewis
The Salisbury Fire Department has shared with sadness the passing of Lieutenant Bryan Lewis. Bryan served the department for 18 years–from 2006-2024. The department states that Bryan’s service to the department and the citizens of Wicomico County will never be forgotten. His work as a Firefighter/Paramedic, his time spent in Maintenance & Supply, and most…
Read MoreBuilding Fire in Salisbury This Morning
FIrefighters in Salisbury were on the scene of a building fire earlier this morning on Lake Street. Officials urged people in that area to use caution. The Talk of Delmarva will have more information as it becomes available. From The Salisbury Fire Department’s Facebook Page:
Read MoreMilton Man and Former Owner of Seaford Drug Rehab Center Pleads Guilty to False Statements on Tax Return
A Milton man and former owner of a rehab center this week pleaded guilty in federal court for cheating on his taxes. Chief U.S. District Judge Colm F. Connolly accepted the plea. According to court documents, 58-year-old Amir Mohamed– the former owner of Addiction Medical Facility, LLC, a Seaford drug rehab center– failed to declare…
Read MoreUpdates to be Given This Week on Projects in Dewey Beach
The Center for the Inland Bays (CIB) and DelDOT will be attending the Commissioner’s meeting later this week–on Friday, February 16th at 3pm to provide an update on their projects. CIB is working on a “Living Shoreline” project from Dagsworthy Ave bayside to McKinley Ave bayside. This project hopes to mitigateerosion along the bay shoreline,…
Read MoreDSU Names New University Registrar
Delaware State University has named Dr. Genita Mangum as the institution’s new Registrar. In her new leadership role overseeing the University’s Office of Records and Registration, Dr. Mangum succeeds Jackie Brockington, who unexpectedly passed away on Dec. 23, 2023. Antonio Boyle, Senior Vice President of DSU’s Division of Strategic Enrollment Management says Dr. Mangum brings…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Robbery at Verizon
Dover Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at Verizon on North DuPont Highway Monday evening. Police say two individuals, who are described as black males wearing dark clothing and masks, entered the store, and one was armed with pepper spray and a taser. They demanded that the victim, an employee of the store, turn…
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