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Governor Carney Signs Legislation Aimed at Improving Mental Health Resources for Delawareans
Governor John Carney has given final approval to three bills, the purpose of which is to increase mental health resources for students and improve access to behavioral health care. The governor this morning signed into law House Bill 3, House Bill 4, and House Substitute 2 for House Bill 160. Governor Carney says this package of legislation strengthens the…
Read MoreThree Arrested Following Drug Investigation in Dover
Three individuals have been arrested following an investigation into the illegal sale of drugs at a home on Halsey Road in Dover. As a result of the search warrant, officers located a 16-gauge shotgun, .380 ammunition, 1.2 grams of crack cocaine, 27.6 grams of heroin, drug paraphernalia, and stolen mail/credit cards. In addition, during the…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Major Action to Rebuild State Government and Modernize MD Department of Information Technology Services & Operations
In Maryland, plans are underway to rebuild state government and modernize operations within the Maryland Department of Information Technology. To improve core services, the state will employ its first-ever chief technology officer; first-ever chief digital experience officer; first-ever AI advisor; and first-ever director of accessibility. Governor Wes Moore says the Moore-Miller administration is committed to…
Read MoreOC Residents Can Sign Up for Local Emergency Notifications with OC Alert
OC Alert is available to Ocean City residents. Public safety officials sat this is a free trial service that will allow you to get notifications sent from state and local authorities – in the event of weather, traffic or other emergencies. The information can be received by email, text or voice message. Community members are…
Read MoreChancellor McCormick Takes Brief Leave of Absence
Delaware Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick has taken a temporary absence from the Court of Chancery for medical reasons. The Court of Chancery anticipates her return to duty at the end of September and her absence is not expected to affect Court operations. Matters that she has taken under advisement prior to hear leave will…
Read MoreDouble Header Launch from Wallops Flight Facility Wednesday Morning
Two rockets will lift off just minutes apart Wednesday morning from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. These launches are NASA sounding rockets that will be carrying experiments developed by more than 30 university and community college teams for the Rock-Sat-X and RockOn/RockSat-X missions. The launch window is from 6 to 10am – the two…
Read MoreSussex County Tax Bills are on the Way!
Sussex County property tax bills for the 2024 fiscal year are now headed your way. Thousands of tax bills will be sent – covering over 195,000 parcels in the county. The revenue collected – over $196.5-million – will fund a variety of local public services. Annual tax bills include County property taxes, and County sewer…
Read MorePublic Workshop on Route 54 Bridge Project Tuesday Afternoon
DelDOT invites residents and others to a public workshop on the replacement of the bridge over the Assawoman on Route 54/Lighthouse Road. The meeting is to get feedback from you on architectural enhancements that are being considered for the bridge replacement project. There will also be a presentation providing updates on the planned construction method…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Meet Tuesday Morning
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. They will hear a presentation from United Way of Delaware and discuss the reappointment of Board of Adjustment member John Williamson. Airport Manager Bob Bryant will discuss approval for the design phase of a taxiway at the Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown. In Old Business…
Read MoreRehoboth Police Seek Suspect Who Passed Bogus $100 Bill
Rehoboth Beach police are asking for help identifying this guy who paid with a bogus $100 bill at a boardwalk business on Friday, August 4. This is one of the few counterfeit cases so far this summer. The counterfeit was not a good one according to one source who saw the bill which had a blue…
Read MoreBidens Return for More Beach Time!
While not as lengthy as his previous visit, the President returned this past Friday for his 18th visit to his beach house since entering office. He arrived via Marine One early Friday evening accompanied by the traditional two decoys and the state police helicopter. The First Lady had already been here since Tuesday. Photo courtesy Richard…
Read MoreThree Injured in Crash at Route 1 & Inlet Drive South of Dewey Beach
Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company was called for a vehicle crash on Route 1 at Inlet Drive – just north of the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Officials say the head-on collision had subjects trapped in the vehicles. With help from Bethany Beach Fire Company, Rehoboth Beach emergency personnel extricated two subjects, who were taken to…
Read MorePresident Biden to Leave Rehoboth Beach Monday Morning
After a weekend at his beach home, President Biden will leave Rehoboth Beach Monday/this morning. While the President was in town he attended a church service at St Edmond’s Catholic Church Saturday afternoon. Sunday morning the President rode bikes with the First Lady on the Gordons Pond trail and spent some time on the beach…
Read MoreFraud Complaints, Identity Theft on the Rise; Travelers and College Students Heading Back to Campus Urged to Protect Themselves
As many people try to get vacation time in before the summer season draws to a close and college students get ready to head back to campus, AAA Mid-Atlantic reminds travelers to protect against identity theft. Spokeswoman Jana Tidwell tells the Talk of Delmarva about an increase in fraud complaints… Those statistics are from the…
Read MorePresident Biden is Back in Rehoboth Beach
President Biden is back in Rehoboth Beach for the weekend. He arrived on Marine One at the Gordons Pond parking lot just before 6 Friday evening – he’ll be at his North Shores beach house throughout the weekend. While he’s in town, the President rarely has scheduled events, however a church service and bike rides…
Read MoreUPDATED: Water Quality Advisory LIFTED for Bethany Beach
UPDATED – 08/11/23 – 6pm – Swimming Advisory for Bethany Beach is cancelled as of 4:30 p.m. on 8/11/2023 ====================================================== A water quality advisory has been issued for Bethany Beach following indicator bacterial results which were above the recreational water quality standard. These bacteria most likely originate from wildlife sources. Increased rainfall, waves or wildlife feeding…
Read MoreLegislation to Provide EMS Care to K9s Signed by Gov Carney
Another bill to provide better care to law enforcement K9s is Senate Bill 117 which is sponsored by Senator Brian Pettyjohn and Representative Lyndon Yearick. This measure allows paramedics and other EMS providers to care for an injured police dog at the scene of an emergency – and allows for transport of an injured K9…
Read MoreOwners of Retired Law Enforcement K9s to be Reimbursed for Some Vet Expenses
A bill that will reimburse the owner of a retired law enforcement canine for some veterinary care expenses has been signed by Governor John Carney. Senate Bill 176 have the Department of Safety and Homeland Security issue veterinary care reimbursements up to $1500 annually for retired K9s from the State Police and Capitol Police. Similar…
Read MoreGov Carney Signs Legislation to Require Reassessment of Real Property Every 5 Years
Legislation that requires each county to reassess the value of real property at least once every 5 years has been signed into law by Governor John Carney. House Bill 62 also requires that real property be assessed at its “present fair market value” instead of at its “true value in money.” The bill was signed…
Read MoreHarrington Man Linked to July Burglary in Frederica
A Harrington man has been arrested for burglarizing a home in Frederica in late July. Delaware State Police arrested 27 year old Rykiem Shrieves of Harrington Thursday when police stopped to help him with his disabled car on Coastal Highway in Lewes. During the investigation, police learned that a safe was missing from the victim’s…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested on Weapons & Drug Charges
Dover Police were called to the area of College Road and North DuPont Highway for a knife complaint just after 1am Thursday. Police contacted the victim who told them a white male threatened him with a knife and ran off. They spotted a suspect who matched the description given by the victim who resisted arrest…
Read MoreMispillion Draw Bridge in Milford Reopens This Afternoon
The Mispillion Draw Bridge on Rehoboth Boulevard in Milford will reopen this afternoon at 2pm. The bridge has been closed since February as DelDOT has been working to repair the bridge completely – including making the draw bridge fully operational. In December of 2021 a truck towing construction equipment struck and damaged the bridge. The…
Read MoreUSS Delaware (SSN 791) Scheduled to Return Home to Groton, Connecticut Early Next Week
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware (SSN 791), commanded by Cmdr. Robert Low, will return to its homeport from a scheduled deployment at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, on Monday, August 14th.  SSN 791 was commissioned April 4th, 2020 and is the seventh U.S. warship named after the 1st state of Delaware. The crew…
Read MoreDNREC and Kent Conservation District Offer Grants for Septic Tank Pump Outs
If you live in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Kent County, grants are available for homeowners who wish to have their residential septic tanks pumped out for routine maintenance. Funding for the new grant initiative is made available by DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship through a Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant. For more information, interested homeowners may…
Read MoreDSP Community Outreach Unit’s Annual Program Underway to Collect Necessities for School Children in Need
You’ll be able to assist elementary school-aged children in need with necessities for school thanks to the The Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit’s annual program. Troopers are asking for help with donations to fill each child’s backpack with school supplies. “Operation Troopers Have Your BACKpack” works with local communities and organizations to collect and…
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