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Salisbury 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…
Read MoreBethany 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
March 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
Dover 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
Firefighters 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
Hartly 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…
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