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County Executive Julie Giordano Issues Burn Ban Order for Wicomico County
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has issued a countywide burn ban. The ban went into effect April 20th at 4:00 p.m. due to ongoing drought conditions. The decision follows recommendations from the county’s Burn Ban Committee, which includes public safety, health, forestry, and weather officials. The ban is initially in place for seven days, though…
Read MoreFire Hydrant Flushing in Lewes – Thursday & Friday
The Lewes Board of Public Works will be flushing fire hydrants on Thursday, April 23 on the town side and on Friday, April 24 on the beach side. Work will begin each day at 5am. Water pressure may be low and you may experience discolored water. If you should have discolored water, let your cold…
Read MoreGov Meyer Nominates Robert Storch as DE’s First Inspector General
Governor Matt Meyer has nominated Robert Storch as the first Inspector General for Delaware. Storch most recently served as the Senate-confirmed Inspector General of the US Department of Defense, where he oversaw US assistance to Ukraine. He also served as Lead Inspector General for major contingency operations in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. The Office of…
Read MoreDE Senate Committee to Consider Senate Bill 65 to Remove DE from RGGI
Legislation introduced in early March by Senator Gerald Hocker is expected to go before the Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee on Wednesday. Senate Bill 65 would remove Delaware from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Delaware has exceeded its CO2 reduction goals – cutting emissions by 45%. However in spite of the progress, Delaware…
Read MoreMERR Officials Rescue Seal Pup Entangled in Rope from Bait Bag at Cape Henlopen State Park
The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute (MERR) responded Monday to a gray seal pup at Cape Henlopen State Park that entangled with line from what looked like a mesh live bait bag. A beachgoer reported the seal to MERR, and the rescue team arrived before the seal made its way back into the water.…
Read MoreGeorgetown Municipal Election Set for May 9 to Elect Mayor and 2 Council Members
Georgetown voters will be going to the polls on Saturday, May 9 to elect a new mayor and 2 town council members. There are three candidates running for mayor – Itzel Hernandez, Angela Townsend and Geoffrey Walker. Current Mayor, Bill West, announced several weeks ago that he was not running for re-election. There are two…
Read MoreDNREC Regulations Revised for Recreational Fishing for Black Sea Bass – Season to Open May 1
DNREC is revising the recreational fishing state regulations for black sea bass to reflect a greater abundance of that species for anglers to catch – but warn that federal regulations may or may not change to match the state regulations by the time the season opens on May 1st. The 2026 and 2027 changes reduce…
Read MoreDPH Report Shows Cancer Mortality Rates in Delaware Continue to Decline
New data released by the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) shows cancer mortality rates in Delaware continue to decline. Between 2008 and 2022, cancer mortality rates decreased by an average of 1.5% per year in both Delaware and the United States.  The “Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Delaware, 2018–2022” report from DPH was presented to…
Read MoreUPDATED: GoFundMe Set Up for Denton Man Killed in Crash Involving Lawn Mower and Pickup Truck in Caroline County
UPDATED – 04/20/26 – A GoFundMe has been set up to help cover his funeral expenses and to have his remains repatriated to his native country, Mexico. ======================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 04/16/26 – A Denton, Maryland man is dead after a crash involving a Toyota pickup truck and a lawn mower in Caroline County, according…
Read MoreWorcester County’s Isle of Wight Offices Reopen
The ribbon was cut this morning marking the reopening of Worcester County’s Isle of Wight offices off Route 90 on St. Martins Neck Road. Following interior renovations, the updated space provides a more efficient, comfortable, and accessible environment for residents utilizing Treasurer’s Office and Health Department services. These improvements enhance the County’s ability to serve…
Read MoreApplication Deadline is Friday in Kent County for Grant Funding from Delaware Prescription Opioid Settlement
Applications are open for Kent County local governments, nonprofits and community partners to apply for grant funding through the Delaware Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission’s Local Government Grant Program. Kent County, Dover, Smyrna and Milford are eligible. For the 2026 cycle, $3.25-million is available statewide – for Kent County – there is $518,000 available for…
Read MoreSchool Lane Fire in Long Neck under Investigation
A fire Saturday that destroyed a home on School Lane in the Long Neck area is under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Indian River fire officials say that just after 11am residents heard a boom from the area of an abandoned home – and could see fire. Crews arriving at the scene found…
Read MoreOne Case of Measles Confirmed in Maryland Resident with Recent International Travel
Maryland Department of Health officials have announced that a single case of measles has been confirmed in a Baltimore metro area resident. Officials say that this resident did recently travel internationally – they are now working to identify people who may have come into contact with this individual between April 12th through the 17th. Anyone…
Read MoreDrug Investigation in Laurel Leads to Multiple Arrests – 1 Man Still Wanted
A 2-month long drug investigation by Laurel Police led to the execution of a search warrant at the Little Creek Apartment Complex. A search of the residence turned up over 2 grams of heroin as well as cocaine and crack cocaine packaged for distribution. A handgun was also recovered. Police say two children were present…
Read MoreMSP Rescue Stranded Boater In Somerset County
Maryland State Police rescued a man while boating Friday afternoon in Somerset County. Police were called to a remote area in Dames Quarter Lake where a boater became grounded and began to experience a medical emergency. Because of the shallow, marshy water that was inaccessible to a vessel, a MSP helicopter was able to hoist…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Assault & Aggravated Menacing
A Dover man has been arrested after an incident Thursday night in Dover. Delaware State Police were called to the Microtel on East Lebanon Road just after 10pm for a report of an assault and aggravated menacing. Police learned that a man and woman were walking on a path behind the Microtel when they were…
Read MoreUPDATED: Seaford Voters Return Both Incumbents to City Council
UPDATED – 04/18/26 – Voters in Seaford have returned both incumbents to the City Council. Michael Bradley was the top vote-getter with 226, followed by Dan Henderson with 215 tallies. Roberto Santos received 164 votes. Bradley and Henderson will each serve another three year term. Matthew McCoy will return as Mayor – he was unopposed.…
Read MoreThe Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market will NOT Air – but You Can Still Call or Send Items
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Read MoreDelaware Senate Passes Court Date Reminder Pilot Program
Legislation that will establish a pilot court date reminder program in the Justice of the Peace Court has passed in the State Senate. Senate Joint Resolution 13, sponsored by Senator Brian Pettyjohn, was passed with a 20 to 0 vote with 1 absent on Wednesday. This reminder program would use text message notifications to help…
Read MoreSalisbury Fire Department Secures Four Grants to Enhance Lifesaving Services
The Salisbury Fire Department has applied for and been awarded four grants that will significantly enhance firefighter safety, emergency medical services and community health support. Now that all grants have been formally accepted by the Salisbury City Council and Mayor Randy Taylor, the department can move forward with the purchase of this lifesaving equipment. The…
Read MoreLittle League Opening Day Milford & Laurel on Friday/Milton and Delmar on Saturday
It’s opening night for Little League – in Milford and Laurel. In Milford – lineup for the parade begins at 5pm – the parade to the park steps off at 5:30pm. In Laurel – line up for the parade tonight is at 5:30 – parents – this is a drop-off and GO situation as the…
Read MoreDover Police Conduct Human Trafficking Operation with Partner Agencies
Dover Police in partnership with the FBI’s Delaware Violent Crime and Safe Streets Task Force and other agencies conducted a coordinated human trafficking operation in Kent County on April 1st– with a focus on Dover. During the operation, investigators made contact with 13 females engaged in commercial sex work. Each was offered various support services…
Read MoreUnemployment in Delaware Remained Steady in February
Delaware’s unemployment rate from January to February remained steady at 5.4% while the national unemployment rate increased from 4.3% to 4.4%. The unemployment rate in Sussex County also remained steady at 5.8%. The largest over-the-year job increase was in the Private Education and Health and Government sectors while the Leisure and Hospitality sector showed the…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Shots Fired at a Willis Road Apartment
Dover Police are investigating a shooting incident that damaged an occupied apartment on Willis Road early Friday morning. Police were called for shots fired just after 12:30am, but at the time no damage was seen and no information of offered by anyone in the area. Just after 9am a resident contacted police and advised there…
Read MoreEarth Day Events on Wednesday – Sussex and Kent Counties
Celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday with hikes, cleanups, tree plantings and other programs at parks and public spaces throughout Delaware through DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation.  “Earth Day is an opportunity to celebrate the rich natural resources we have in the state of Delaware and contribute to efforts to maintain it for generations to…
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