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Monday Morning Crisfield Fire – Arson
An investigation by Maryland State Fire Marshals has determined a fire on Locust Street in Crisfield was arson. Crisfield firefighters were called just after 5 Monday morning and found fire venting to the outside of the home. Officials say the home was vacant and there was no evidence of smoke alarms or a sprinkler system.…
Read MoreAUDIO: The Declaration of Independence
User 284190339 · 2023 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The annual Talk of Delmarva staff reading of the Declaration of Independence. Happy 4th of July!!
Read MoreKeeping Your Pets Safe On The 4th of July
Whether the neighborhood teens are throwing firecrackers on your street… or your entire community is enjoying “the exuberant splendor” of a big fireworks display, your pet can become frantic and run away, trying to find a safe haven. More pets go missing around the 4th of July than any other time of year, and noisy…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested for DUI
A Georgetown man has been arrested after he was spotted by a trooper on patrol speeding on Mount Joy Road east of Millsboro Sunday morning just after midnight. Delaware State Police say the trooper then saw the driver, identified as 23 year old Miguel Santos-Chavez of Georgetown, swerve off the road and into the grass…
Read MoreFenwick Island Dredging of 2 Boating Channels – Public Comment Period on 1st Application Now Open
Fenwick Island officials are looking at more dredging – but this time for two boating channels in the Little Assawoman Bay to improve navigation and boater safety. The town has recently filed permit applications with DNREC and the Army Corps of Engineers. A public comment period is now open regarding the first application until July…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Fireworks Sunday Night; Beach Closures Begin at 9am/Roads at 6pm
Tonight’s fireworks in Rehoboth Beach have changed just a little – they will be launched from the beach at New Castle Street, so the beach from south of Philadelphia Street to Stockley will be closed beginning at 9 this morning. The boardwalk from Stockley to Hickman will also be closed beginning at 9 along with…
Read MoreSeveral EV Bills Wait for Governor’s Signature; HB 123 Passes in House – Would Give General Assembly Role in EV Mandate Decision
While an Electric Vehicle mandate that would implement the California Advanced Clean Cars II protocols is still being considered by DNREC, several bills concerning Electric Vehicles were passed in the General Assembly – most in the last month of the session. House Bill 10 deals with the Electric School Bus program and House Bill 12…
Read MoreDE Legislative Session Comes to an End
Governor John Carney has signed Delaware’s spending plans Friday evening. The State House passed House Bills 195 and HB196 – the Budget & Supplemental Appropriations bills – a week ago. Both measures were passed in the State Senate on Thursday. HB 197 – the Grants-in-Aid legislation was passed with unanimous votes in both the House…
Read MorePrice at the Pump in MD Jumps with Automatic Gas Tax Increase
Expect to pay more at the pump in Maryland as the automatic gas tax increase has gone into effect. The tax increased by more than 10% – bringing the Maryland total gas tax to 47 cents per gallon. Governor Wes Moore recently announced his support at legislative action to address the automatic tax increase during…
Read MorePersonal Use Marijuana Now Legal in Maryland
At midnight, adult use marijuana became legal in the State of Maryland. Maryland law imposes a 9% sales and use tax on retail sales of adult use cannabis and cannabis products – the same rate as alcoholic beverages. Smoking of marijuana is not allowed anywhere in public – indoors and outside. It is only permitted…
Read MoreUPDATED: Pete Schwartzkopf Steps Down as House Speaker
UPDATED: 07/01/23 – After the dinner break, the State House passed House Resolution 25 which elects Valerie Longhurst as Speaker of the House for the duration of the 152nd General Assembly. ====================================== The worst kept secret in the State House was brought forward just before 6pm on the last day of the General Assembly session.…
Read MoreWicomico County Man Sentenced to Life Plus 25 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
Wicomico County Associate Judge of the Circuit Court Karen Dean has sentenced 39 year old Kenny Vansant of Wicomico County to life plus 25 years in prison. Vansant was convicted of two counts of sexual abuse of a minor, 2nd degree sexual offense, 3rd degree sexual offense, 4th degree sexual offense and 2nd degree assault.…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Bridgeville Man on Drug Offenses after Pursuit
A Bridgeville man has been arrested on numerous criminal charges after a pursuit and foot chase Thursday morning in Bridgeville. Delaware State Police spotted a moped on Mill Park Drive without a registration plate. When police tried to stop the moped the driver, 22 year old De’Andre Barham, took off – riding through several backyards…
Read MoreFatal Crash in Camden Involving Dirt Bike
UPDATED: 06/30/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified 23-year-old Tylie Lowman of Dover, as the man who died in a fatal dirt bike crash that occurred in Camden on June 27. ========================================================= A 23-year-old man from Dover is dead after a crash involving a dirt bike Tuesday afternoon in Camden. Police say that on…
Read MoreSaturday a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Particulate Pollution
Saturday is a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for particulate matter in Delaware as light to moderate southeasterly winds recirculate smoke from the Canadian wildfires into Delaware. Also high pressure, warm temperatures and partly sunny skies will aid in ozone development pushing air quality to levels unhealthy for sensitive groups for particulate matter and…
Read MoreThree Dover Teens Charged by Dover Police after Weapons Investigation
Dover Police have arrested 3 teens on weapons offenses after an investigation into firearms Wednesday evening. Police were on Willis Road and contacted 19 year old Lavar Dickson-Lewis and a group of juveniles. Dickson-Lewis and a 17 year old boy ran from police, but the 17 year old fell and a handgun fell out of…
Read MoreMSP to Increase Enforcement Statewide Over July 4th Holiday
Expect to see increased police enforcement over the July 4th weekend to prevent dangerous driving behaviors and to save lives as area roads see more people traveling for the holiday. The SPIDRE team will focus on enforcement efforts of impaired, distracted and aggressive driving, speeding and other violations that contribute to highway tragedy. In the…
Read MoreDozens of Public Fireworks Displays Planned in Maryland This Weekend; Fire Officials Suggest Attending Those to Prevent Injuries
Each year across Maryland, hospitals receive numerous fireworks injuries, some of which can include broken fingers, missing fingers, and even missing hands. Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Oliver Alkire tells The Talk of Delmarva what officials suggest people do if they want to enjoy fireworks… He says they have nearly 60 permitted displays across the…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder
A 29-year-old Salisbury man has been found guilty of First Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in a Crime of Violence among related offenses stemming from a shooting that occurred on August 3rd, 2015. According to the Office of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico County, Delonte Bryant approached his victim, 21 year old Dommeir…
Read MoreRoxana Area Intersections to be Converted to All-Way Stops
The intersection of Peppers Corner Road / Powell Farm Road and Roxana Road will be converted to an All-Way Stop control with new signs and pavement markings. The work will take place on Tuesday, July 11th from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. (weather permitting). DelDOT will also be converting the two-way stop control at the intersection of…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry to be Closed Early Next Week
The Woodland Ferry will be closed on Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th. Normal operations will resume on Wednesday, July 5th at 7:00am. For more information, visit DelDOT’s website at www.deldot.gov.
Read MoreKitten Tests Positive for Rabies in Worcester County
The Worcester County Health Department has confirmed that a kitten tested positive for rabies last week. While all potential contacts to the rabid kitten have been identified, this case serves as a reminder to those who live in Worcester County of the importance of rabies awareness and proper pet vaccination. Rabies is an ongoing issue…
Read MoreUPDATE: Woman Reported Missing in Wicomico County Found Dead
UPDATE: 6/29/23: During an extensive investigation by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, an individual was located who led detectives from Wicomico and Accomack County Sheriff’s Office to a location in Virginia where the body of Kadisha Smith was found. Smith’s next of kin was immediately notified. An investigation had been conducted into…
Read MoreCape May – Lewes Ferry to Host Iconic Smokey Bear Artwork; Partnership with N.J. Forest Fire Service to Promote Fire Safety and Wildfire Prevention
With the goal of heightening public awareness and wildfire prevention messages, Jersey Cape visitors will see a collection of Smokey Bear artwork by Rudy Wendelin displayed temporarily. The display at the Cape May Ferry Terminal is the result of a new partnership between the Delaware River and Bay Authority and the New Jersey Forest Fire…
Read MoreUPDATE: Bethany Beach Crossovers Closed Due to Replenishment
UPDATE 6/29/23–10:30 AM: Beach crossovers in Bethany Beach that are currently closed due to replenishment work include: Central BoulevardCampbell Place UPDATE 6/22/23- 12 PM: Beach crossovers in Bethany Beach that are currently closed due to replenishment work includes: • First Street Posted 6/21/23 at 10:40 AM Beach crossovers in Bethany Beach that are currently closed…
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