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Bethany Beach Councilman Lew Killmer Retires
Bethany Beach Councilman, Lew Killmer has retired from the council citing personal health reasons. Killmer has served for over 20 years as a volunteer for the Town of Bethany Beach, Sussex County and the State of Delaware. A member of the town council for over 18 years, Killmer has also service on the Planning and…
Read MoreDE Supreme Court Rules on Kathy McGuiness Appeal
The Delaware Supreme Court has upheld on of former State Auditor Kathy McGuiness’ convictions and remanded a second to Superior Court. Attorney General Kathy Jennings says that this ruling concludes that McGuiness’ actions were criminal. In the Court’s opinion, they state that “the record amply demonstrates that she (McGuiness) received a fair trial.” The Supreme…
Read MoreMarch 2nd Millville Election Canceled
Only two candidates filed for the two open seats on the Millville Town Council, so there will be no election on March 2nd. Incumbent Ronald Belinko and resident Deborah Sosnoski were the only candidates to file. The candidates will be sworn in to office during the Council’s March 12th meeting.
Read MoreSelbyville Election on March 2 – Canceled
There will be no election in Selbyville on March 2nd. There were two seats up for election and only the incumbents, Dr. Carol Cary and Monroe Hudson, Jr., filed to run. The candidates will be sworn in at the next Town Council meeting on Monday, March 4th. Each will serve another two years on the…
Read MoreTwo Weeks to File as Candidate for School Board in Delaware
The filing deadline for candidates looking to run for school board in Delaware is just over two weeks away. Six districts in Sussex County have opening as well as Milford, which crosses county lines. Several districts are still looking for candidates – including Cape Henlopen, Delmar, Indian River and Laurel. Several incumbents have already filed.…
Read MoreSeveral Seal Pups Rescued by MERR Recently
The MERR Institute has responded to several very young seal pups along the shore in recent days – pups young enough that they can’t forage for food independently. MERR officials will provide adequate hydration and nutritional support until they are old enough to feed on their own. They’ll also be examined to determine any underlying…
Read MoreDover Man Dies from Injuries in Crash Near Felton
A crash just after 8:30 Saturday night on Firetower Road near Felton hospitalized a Dover man. Delaware State Police say 60 year old Steven Satterfield was southbound on Firetower Road, just north of Berrytown Road, when his car went off the road in a curve and hit a tree. Satterfield was not wearing a seatbelt…
Read MoreSalisbury PD Investigating Morning Crash
A crash just after 5:30 Monday morning has left at least one person dead. Salisbury Police are investigating and say the crash occurred in the area of East Salisbury Parkway(Route 50) and Tilghman Road. Police ask anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them at 410-548-3165.
Read MoreBeebe Healthcare to Lift Masking at 7am Tuesday
Masks will no longer be required for patients, visitors and team members at all Beebe Healthcare locations beginning at 7am on Tuesday, February 13. Hospital officials say they have seen a decreased rate of respiratory illness in the community. However masks will still be required in certain scenarios – like patients experiencing respiratory illness symptoms…
Read MoreDE Caucus on Aging to Hold Inaugural Meeting in Dover on Thursday
The newly formed Caucus on Aging will hold its inaugural meeting on Thursday (Feb 15) in the House Hearing Room at Legislative Hall. The meeting begins at 11am – and is open to the public – you can attend in person or virtually. This is a bipartisan forum that will meet regularly to discuss issues…
Read MoreSalisbury Road Work on Circle & Camden Avenues Monday
As part of the Department of Infrastructure and Development’s ongoing effort to keep the public informed of improvements within the City of Salisbury, please be advised that on Monday, Feb. 12, a portion of Circle Avenue beside Unity Square will be closed to through traffic. Camden Avenue will be closed, from Division Street to the…
Read MoreFelton Driver Cited after Crash on Route 24 Near Angola
A Felton man has been cited after he collided with a Mazda in the intersection at Route 24 and Hollymount Road in Angola just before 1pm Friday. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that the 21 year old man from Felton was westbound in a truck on Route 24 and approaching the intersection.…
Read MoreFirefighters Battle Field Fire North of Millsboro Friday
Millsboro and multiple other fire companies responded to the scene of a field fire on Bethesda Road near the Sussex Central High School. Firefighters were called just after 11:15 and found a fast moving fire with flames sometimes reaching heights of 30-plus feet because of the heavy brush conditions. There was a huge – and…
Read MoreMERR Rescues Seal Pup from Beach in Bethany Friday
MERR officials were contacted Thursday by a resident of Bethany Beach who spotted a seal pup on the shoreline in front of Sea Colony. MERR found the female seal alert and active, but underweight in in need of nourishment. A rescue team from MERR secured transport Friday to Brigantine, NJ where the Marine Mammal Stranding…
Read MoreDSHA Director Eugene Young to Step Down Next Month
At the end of his FY 2025 Budget request before the Joint Finance Committee on Thursday, Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority, Eugene Young announced that he would be stepping down from his position next month. Last July Young announced his intent to run for Delaware’s lone seat in the US Congress. Young is…
Read MoreEmergency Regulations for Striped Bass Now in Effect in Maryland
Emergency striped bass regulations have been approved and became effective on Friday. These emergency regulations are an effort to bolster the species spawning population and will extend the periods of closure to recreational striped bass fishing in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay. Targeting of striped bass will be prohibited from April 1 to…
Read MoreVIDEO: Former MD Gov Larry Hogan to Run for US Senate
Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan (R) two years ago said he would not run for the US Senate, but this morning Hogan announced on his Facebook page that he would make a run for the U.S. Senate – “not to serve one party – but to stand up to both parties, fight for Maryland, and…
Read MoreHartly Childcare Employee Charged with Multiple Charges of Child Abuse
A Dover woman has been arrested on multiple child abuse charges following an on-going investigation. Delaware State Police need your help to identify potential victims associated with the investigation. Staff at the Hartly Learning Academy notified police in December about possible physical abuse to a child by a former childcare employee identified as 24 year…
Read MoreSenator Carper Highlights Need for Responsible Use of AI in Health Care Industry
Today, at the Senate Finance Committee hearing “Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: Promise and Pitfalls,” U.S. Senator Tom Carper highlighted the importance of implementing AI responsibly in the health care industry… He says health care providers have successfully deployed AI tools, including in Delaware but cautions against the misuse of the new technology. At the…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Commissioners to Consider Parking Rate Increases to Balance Next Year’s Budget
The City of Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners will consider parking rate increases, for both meter and permit fees, at meetings scheduled for a week from this Friday– February 16th. The increases are being considered in order to help balance the city’s budget for fiscal year 2025, which begins April 1st. Commissioners will discuss parking rates…
Read MoreUPDATE-Victim Identified; Two-Vehicle Crash in Millsboro Leaves 35-Year-Old Laurel Woman Dead
UPDATED 2-8-24— Delaware State Police have identified 35-year-old Elysia Garin of Laurel, Delaware as the woman who died in the two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Wednesday morning in Millsboro. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Previous Post 2-7-24: Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Millsboro this…
Read MoreOcean City, MD Police Department Custody Officer Arrested for Domestic Assault
Custody Officer Isaiah Mitchell who has worked for the Ocean City Police Department has been arrested and charged with domestic assault (second-degree assault). Mitchell was off duty at the time of this incident. The Berlin Police Department is handling this investigation. Mitchell has been employed by the Ocean City Police Department as a Custody Officer since…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert: Road Closure Later This Month in Selbyville Area
In the Selbyville area, Blueberry Farm Road between Baker Road and the Delaware-Maryland line will be closed starting on Tuesday, February 20th and continuing through March 15th (weather permitting) for the installation of crossroad pipes. Detour information is below: Detour Information from DelDOT: Detour: Motorist wanting to travel north on Blueberry Farm Road will turn right onto Morris Road,…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Advocates for Continued Energy Assistance Funding
Delmarva Power employees were on Capitol Hill this week to meet with representatives and advocate for policies that protect funding for LIHEAP and support vulnerable households in Delaware and Maryland. Customers are reminded to act now to secure support. More than 22,000 customers were connected to approximately $35 million in energy assistance, including more than…
Read MoreInstructional Assistant at Wicomico High School Charged With Sexual Abuse of Minor
A man who was an instructional assistant at Wicomico High School has been arrested for pursuing and engaging in inappropriate sexual communications and interactions with a minor, who is a student. The arrest happened earlier this week–on Monday, according to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. 43-year-old Derrick Davis faces charges of Sexual Abuse of a…
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