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UPDATED: Search Ends for Missing Swimmer in Ocean City
UPDATED – 5/7/23 7:15pm – Ocean City Police confirm that a body found on the beach at 4th Street early Sunday morning is the missing swimmer – 21 year old Praise Ezechibueze of New Jersey. Police say a citizen walking on the beach reported the body on the beach and members of the Major Crimes…
Read MoreNational Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
The US and Maryland flags are to be flown at half-staff on Sunday in honor of the 2023 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The flags are to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset. At 10 this morning the memorial service will honor the 1884 firefighters who died in the line…
Read MoreDelaware State Fire Marshal’s – Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Program Discourages Fire Play Among Kids
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is promoting the nationwide Arson Awareness Week starting on May 7, 2023 – May 13, 2023. This year’s theme is Understanding and Mitigating Youth Fire Setting Issues. The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s – Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Program specifically deals with children, ages 2-18, involved in starting…
Read MoreCrash on Route 1 Near Milton Leaves 2 Dead and 1 Injured
Two women are dead after a three vehicle crash on Route 1 south of Cave Neck Road just after 8:45 Saturday morning. Delaware State Police say a BMW driven by a 59 year old Rehoboth Beach woman was southbound on Coastal Highway when her car went off the right side of the highway and traveled…
Read MoreDOC Signs Contracts for Correctional Healthcare Services
Delaware’s Department of Correction has signed three-year contracts with VitalCore Health Strategies. They will provide medical care, behavioral health care and substance use disorder treatment to those under DOC supervision. In response to a request for proposal, the DOC received 4 proposals and after a bid review the DOC awarded both contracts to VitalCore Health…
Read MoreTwo DART Route 206 Stops Closed for SCHS Prom Grand March in Georgetown Saturday Evening
Drivers in Georgetown – the Circle will be closed to traffic on Saturday from 4:30 to 6:30pm for Sussex Central High School’s Prom Grand March. This will also change DART bus service for the Route 206 Bus. Stops at Route 9 at North Railroad Ave and at South Bedford Street at Harris Alley will be…
Read MoreSCHS’s Kasey Revel Named IRSD Teacher of the Year
The Indian River School District Teacher of the Year is Kasey Revel From Sussex Central High School. She was named Thursday night at the district’s Teacher of the Year ceremony from a pool of 15 candidates – one from each school. She has taught agriscience at Sussex Central since 2020 and is the School’s FFA…
Read MoreFirst Leg of Constitutional Amendment to Allow No-Excuse Absentee Voting
The Delaware Senate has passed the first leg of a Constitutional amendment that would eliminate limitations on the circumstances in which voters may cast an absentee ballot. Senate Bill 3 would also allow the General Assembly to set new rules and procedures through future legislation, the only path to no-excuse absentee voting permissible under the…
Read MoreDNREC Provides Incentives to Homeowners and Landowners to Improve Chesapeake Bay Watershed
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is giving Homeowners incentives for implementing best practices to improve water quality and create wildlife habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. DNREC recently introduced the two new conservation incentive programs, which are– the Delaware Community Conservation Assistance Program (DeCAP) and the Forest Buffer Incentive Program. The…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Frederica
UPDATED – 5/5/23 10:15am – Delaware State Police have identified 40 year old Quinton Russ of Frederica as the man who died in a fatal single-car collision that occurred in Frederica on May 3 ================================================================ A 40-year-old man from Frederica is dead after crashing his vehicle into a set of trees early yesterday evening. Delaware State…
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Cemetery Road in Selbyville to be Closed Next Week Due to Maintenance Work
Cemetery Road between Route 113 and North Main Street/Pepper Road will be closed beginning Monday, May 8th at 5 a.m. Delmarva Central Railroad forces will be resurfacing and performing general maintenance of the crossing. The closure will be in place 24 hours per day. The work is expected to be completed and the detour lifted…
Read MoreNational Effort to Stamp Out Hunger to Take Place Saturday, May 13th
On Saturday, May 13th, Delaware letter carriers will Stamp Out Hunger in order to provide assistance to those in need of food items due to the high costs associated with inflation. To help Stamp Out Hunger, simply leave a bag containing non-perishable foods, such as canned soup, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats, and cereals…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open Tournament Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The White Marlin Open will celebrate its 50th Anniversary tournament week with a new $50,000 added entry category. The tournament will take place from August 7th through August 11th, when anglers will have the opportunity to hook a record-breaking white and blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, swordfish, or dolphin. In addition, the Marlin Fest beach event…
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Salisbury Street and Lot Closures This Week
Various streets and lots in downtown Salisbury will be closed over the next few days. The following information is from the Mayor’s Office: Thursday, May 4th 8AM-9PM in association with the Tidewater Tour. Friday, May 5 in association with the Children’s Mental Health Awareness event 2 PM until approximately 9 PM.
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Election Deadlines on the Horizon
Deadlines related to the City of Rehoboth Beach’s August 12th municipal election are on the horizon. Two commissioner posts and the mayor’s position will be on the ballot. The deadline for candidates to file a petition to run is 4:30 pm Monday, June 5th. Nominating petitions may be obtained by contacting elections@cityofrehoboth.com or calling 302-227-6181, ext. 159.…
Read MoreBayhealth’s 17th GoPink! Campaign Raises over $43,000
Information regarding funds that were raised at Bayhealth’s 17th annual Go Pink! campaign in 2022 has been released. The event raised over $43,000. Every year, Go Pink! brings awareness to breast cancer and the importance of mammography screenings. Funds are raised through the sale of specially designed Go Pink! T-shirts to fund screenings for the…
Read MoreReckless Driving Legislation Passes Delaware House
Legislation introduced on April 20th addressing the issue of speeding has passed the Delaware House of Representatives. This Act adds to the definition of reckless driving—the operating of a motor vehicle at a speed of 90 miles an hour or more. The bill is awaiting consideration in the Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee. The…
Read MoreMilford Earns Reliable Public Power Provider Designation
The City of Milford Electric Department has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. Sara Bluhm, Economic Development & Community Engagement Administrator, explains to the Talk of Delmarva listeners more about the RP3 designation… The designation recognizes public power utilities that…
Read MoreMSP Ramping Up Enforcement through Cinco de Mayo Weekend
Friday is Cinco de Mayo and Maryland State Police want drivers to drive responsibly. In anticipation of an increase in impaired drivers, all Maryland State Police barracks will ramp up enforcement to combat impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. The Salisbury Barrack will focus on traffic enforcement along the Route 50 and 13 corridors in Wicomico…
Read MoreUPDATED: Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Ocean Pines Pedestrian Fatal
UPDATED – 5/2/23 – 4:15pm – A pedestrian was struck walking across Ocean Parkway near the intersection with King Richard Road in Ocean Pines Monday morning. Worcester County Sheriff’s Office says 64 year old Pamela Shellenberger of Berlin was flown to Tidal Health Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury where she later died from her injuries.…
Read MoreVIDEO: Gov Carney & State Lawmakers Introduce HB 99 The Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act of 2023
This is a series of measures aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to address the growing crisis of climate change. House Bill 99 was introduced last week and would set net emissions reduction targets for greenhouse gases. Taken together, the bills (HB 10, HB 11, HB 12, HB 13 – introduced today…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Planned Water Outage Wednesday Night/Thursday Morning
Water outage scheduled for far south side of city Wednesday night A water service outage for the far south side of the City of Rehoboth Beach is scheduled from 10 pm Wednesday to 6 am Thursday. The outage is necessary so that crews can install water valves in the vicinity of the State Road pump…
Read MoreDelaware’s AAA Rating Reaffirmed
Delaware’s AAA rating has been re-affirmed by Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings and FitchRatings. AAA is the highest rating available for any state and last week Delaware received competitive bids for its upcoming sale of $380-million of AAA rated General Obligation Bonds. The AAA ratings lower costs for taxpayers and sustain the State’s ability to invest…
Read MoreWorcester County Lifts Burning Ban
The outdoor burning ban in Worcester County has been lifted. This comes after the significant rainfall throughout the county over the weekend, which have improved the drought conditions. Fire Marshal Matt Owens reminds you that any who conduct outdoor burnings, regardless of the type, are reminded that the law requires any fire to be attended…
Read MoreVIDEO: MD Sen. Ben Cardin Will NOT Run for Re-election in 2024
Maryland Senator Ben Cardin has announced that he will not seek re-election at the end of his current term. He says he has run his last election and will not be on the ballot in 2024. Cardin was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1968 and became one of the youngest Speakers…
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