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Girl Struck on Coastal Highway in Dewey
A 17-year-old girl was struck on Coastal Highway at Van Dyke Avenue around 6:40 p.m. this past Saturday. Lt. Clifford Dempsey, DBPD spokesman, says the driver of the blue Hyundai had stopped for the girl who was in the crosswalk. But that car was rear-ended by the SUV that pushed the Hyundai into the teen.…
Read MoreEarly Morning Lincoln Fire Ruled Accidental
State Fire Marshal investigators say an early morning fire on Hickory Lane near Lincoln was accidental. Ellendale firefighters were called around 4am for a fire in a single story home. Crews found fire through the roof when they arrived at the scene. Officials say ten people were able to escape without injury. Investigators say the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Part of Camden Ave to Close for Rumble Strip Removal in Salisbury on Tuesday
UPDATED – 05-29-23 – The City of Salisbury will be removing the temporary rumble strips and installing permanent flashing stop signs at the intersection of Camden Ave. and South Blvd. The temporary rumble strips are planned to be removed during the day on Tuesday, May 30th. This road work will require closing down Camden Ave.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Early Morning Crash in Bethany Beach Damages Utility Pole
A crash just after 4 Sunday morning left a utility pole down near Route 1 and Jefferson Bridge Road and some Bethany Beach area residents without power. Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire personnel found a Jeep Wrangler with wires and the pole down on the vehicle – and one person trapped inside the vehicle. Delmarva Power…
Read MoreSussex County Memorial Day Ceremony Sunday Afternoon in Georgetown & Monday Events
The Sussex County Memorial Day celebration will be held on The Circle in Georgetown this afternoon beginning at 1:30. The keynote speaker is Sgt 1st Class Justin Downen, US Army National Guard. He is a combat veteran of the 3rd Special Forces Group and founder the the Green Beret Project, which mentors and empowers disadvantaged…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Patrol Begin Another Season on the Sand
As they have for the past few years, the Rehoboth Beach patrol started their summer beach season with a bell ringing ceremony. The bell begins each guard day throughout the summer to let everyone know the beach patrol is on duty – and it will ring until the last day of guard duty in September.…
Read MoreCaroline County Sheriff Investigating Death of 18-month old Child in Preston
Caroline County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Marsh Creek Road in Preston for a death investigation involving an 18-month old child. Sheriff’s officials say the investigation indicates the child was struck by a vehicle Friday evening while playing in the back yard of their home. The driver of the vehicle is a 30 year old…
Read MoreFire at Middlesex Beach Friday Night Under Investigation
Firefighters from southern Sussex County were called for a residential fire just after 9:30pm at Middlesex Beach. Crews arriving at the scene found smoke showing from a two story single family home on pilings on East Bayberry Road. Firefighters were able to put out the fire in the attic and remained on the scene for…
Read MoreNew 4-Way Stop Coming to Salisbury
A new traffic pattern is being implemented at the South Boulevard and Camden Avenue intersection in Salisbury today! This crossing is transitioning to a 4-way stop using temporary stop signs and permanent stop signs installed within two weeks. City of Salisbury officials say the lights are also being changed from flashing yellow to flashing red,…
Read MoreEXPIRED: TODAY is the Deadline for Comments on Electric Vehicle Mandate
Commenting on the Electric Vehicle Sales Mandate will end at the close of business today. DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin is expected to rule on whether Delaware will use the ACCII standards adopted by California in 2022 by early summer of this year. Send your comments in written form by email to DNRECHearingComments@delaware.gov or by using…
Read MoreUPDATED: Coastal Highway Crash at Cave Neck Road Sends 4 to Hospitals
UPDATED – 5/26/23 12pm – Four people were injured in a crash Thursday night just after 7:30 at the intersection of Route 1 and Cave Neck Road south of Milton. Delaware State Police continue to investigate, but tell the Talk of Delmarva that a Honda Pilot was in the northbound left turn lane on Route…
Read MoreFirst-Ever Delaware Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice Integration Summit
The Delaware Judiciary, in partnership with the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), held the first-ever Delaware Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice Integration Summit this week. The purpose of the event was to bring together a broad cross-section of criminal justice, law enforcement and public health professionals to discuss, address and collaborate on…
Read MoreNew Child Identification Program in Delaware
A new partnership between the State of Delaware and the National Child Identification Program will provide Delaware families and law enforcement with new tools to locate missing children. As a result of this new partnership, 156,000 at-home child ID kits will be sent to Delaware families beginning this year. The ID kits will feature an…
Read MoreMDOT Traffic Alert: State Highway Administration to Begin Pipe Repair Projects Next Week Along Sections of US 13 in Wicomico County
If you drive on US 13 Business (Salisbury Road) near the ramp to US 50 and Zion Road or on US 13 (Salisbury Bypass) between Johnson Road and Ward Road, you can expect shoulder closures and intermittent lane closures beginning June 1st. The closures are due to two pipe rehabilitation projects. Weather permitting, both projects…
Read MoreUPDATE: One Person Seriously Injured in Felton Area Accident
One person is being treated for serious injuries after an accident in the Felton area at just before 6 p.m. yesterday. The collision occurred at the intersection of South Dupont Highway and Reeves Crossing Road in Felton. Corporal Leonard DeMalto of the Delaware State Police tells the Talk of Delmarva that a Ford Focus was…
Read MoreMaryland State Police to Step Up Roadway Enforcement Efforts This Holiday Weekend
Maryland State Police will bolster enforcement efforts over the Memorial Day weekend to increase safety on the roads. State troopers from 23 barracks, including members of the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort Team, known as the SPIDRE team, will be focusing enforcement efforts on impaired driving, aggressive driving, speeding, and distracted driving. Additional troopers…
Read MoreCell Phones, Other Personal Electronic Devices to be Allowed in State Courthouses June 1st
You’ll be allowed to bring cellphones and other personal electronic devices into all state courthouse facilities as of June 1st due to an extension of a branch-wide pilot program that started in February 2022. Restrictions will still be in place on use of the devices in court facilities, and in particular in courtrooms, but this…
Read MoreDrinking Water Warning – North Bedford St Extended from Gordy St to Donovan’s Rd in Georgetown
DRINKING WATER WARNING – Georgetown Water DepartmentBOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING – Increased Risk from Microbial Contamination On Tuesday May 23, 2023, we experienced a drop in pressure due to a main break that caused a loss of positive water pressure in our distribution system. A loss of positive water pressure is a signal of…
Read MorePinocchio to Go on Breeding-Loan at Nashville Zoo
If you plan to visit Pinocchio, the Andean bear, at the Salisbury Zoo – you only have a few weeks before he goes on vacation to the Nashville Zoo. He will be on a breeding loan – through the Species Survival Plan – which manages the Andean bear population in the US. Pinocchio will return…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Memorial Day Message
With Memorial Day just around the corner, many of us gather with loved ones to honor our fallen heroes and current military members. The Delaware State Police is here to remind everyone of the importance of driving safely, particularly during this weekend, but also each and every day. Memorial Day often marks the “unofficial” beginning…
Read MoreNew Traffic Pattern Begins Next Week on Route 1 at Route 16 in Milton for Northbound Drivers
DelDOT is alerting all drivers to a change in the traffic pattern for Route 1 Northbound at Route 16 beginning next week. On Tuesday, May 30th through Wednesday, May 31st DelDOT will shift Route 1 northbound beginning at 7pm Tuesday into Wednesday (weather permitting). During the switch motorists can expect lane closures on Route 1…
Read MoreBeach Replenishment Update
Dredging has moved from Rehoboth Beach to Dewey Beach. Some beach crossovers are closed during the replenishment work, however heavy seas and strong winds are slowing the progress and the south end may not be completed by Thursday when the crews halt for the holiday weekend. If not completed – work will resume Monday evening.…
Read MoreFire Near Berlin – Accidental
A residential structure fire near Berlin Monday night has been determined to be accidental – possibly unattended cooking in a garage bedroom. The Worcester County Fire Marshal investigated the fire on Woodlawn Road which broke out just after 5:30pm. Berlin Volunteer firefighters found fire in the garage portion of the home that had been converted…
Read MoreFY 2024 Sussex County Budget Unveiled – No Tax Increase
The Sussex County Council got a look at the proposed FY 2024 Budget during this week’s meeting. The $278.6-million budget has no increase in property taxes, however there are some fee increases for sewer at $10 annually and $15 annually for un-metered water on public utility systems, as well as new and adjusted fees for…
Read MoreGov Carney to Visit DE Tourist Destinations in Each County on Wednesday
Ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, Governor John Carney will Wednesday join the Delaware Tourism Office to visit destinations in all three counties. In Sussex County he’s ll stop at Lavender Fields in Milton around 9:30am and Fifer Orchards Farm Store in Camden-Wyoming around 11:30am. The Governor will stop for a round of mini golf…
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