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Garage Fire in Marydel Under Investigation
Firefighters in Marydel were called for a garage fire Friday afternoon just before 4pm. Crews arriving at the scene found a detached, one story garage on fire on Stafford Road. Officials say the residents were at home at the time of the fire and called 911. Several neighboring fire companies were called for assistance or…
Read MoreUPDATED: Additional Cats Rescued from Delmar Animal Cruelty Investigation
UPDATE – 03/09/26 – An update on the cats rescued from the Delmar Cat Sanctuary. On February 25th over 100 cats were rescued, but officials with Humane World for Animals returned with local authorities to humanely trap the remaining cats that had run during the activity in February. They have rescued over 40 additional cats –…
Read MoreUPDATED: Millville Voters Send 2 Incumbents back to the Town Council
UPDATED – 03/08/26 – Voters in Millville have sent two incumbents back to the Town Council. Deborah Sosnoski was the top vote-getter with 295 votes – Ron Belinko received 263. Challenger Jean Hanely won 172 votes. Town officials tell the Talk of Delmarva that Sosnoski and Belinko will be sworn in at the March 24th…
Read MoreUPDATED: President Trump at Dover Air Force Base to Attend Dignified Transfer of 6 US Army Service Members Killed during Operation Epic Fury
UPDATED: President Trump has arrived at Dover Air Force Base along with members of the President’s Cabinet. The President will meet with the families of the service members and then attend the dignified transfer for each of the service members. The remains of six service members killed last Sunday in an Iranian drone strike at…
Read MoreAll-Way Stop Installation West of Lewes
On Monday, March 9th, an all-way stop control will be installed at the intersection of Beaver Dam Road and Kendale Road – pending weather. State Senator Brian Pettyjohn says the he and Rep. Valerie Jones Giltner used a portion of their Community Transportation Funds to split the cost of the installation in order for the project…
Read MoreNational Weather Service has Confirmed the Blizzard for Sussex County on Feb 23
The National Weather Service has now confirmed the blizzard that we experienced in the early morning hours of February 23rd in inland and coastal Sussex County and southern New Jersey. Blizzard criteria are met when sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35 mph accompanied by falling and/or blowing snow frequently reduce visibility to less than…
Read MoreUPDATED: Filing Deadline for School Board Elections in Delaware has Passed
UPDATED – 03/06/26 – 9pm – The filing deadline to run for School Board in Delaware has passed. There are school board elections in the Cape Henlopen, Laurel, Delmar, Woodbridge, Seaford and Milford School Districts, however there are only 2 contested elections – in Delmar and Milford. Four candidates have filed to 2 At-Large seats…
Read MoreOver $2.4-million Raised During Do More 24 Delaware 24 Hour Fundraising Effort
Do More 24 Delaware raised over $2.4-million for over 600 Delaware nonprofits that took part in the annual fundraiser between 6pm Thursday and 6pm Friday. Officials say over 20,000 donors took part in Delaware’s biggest day of giving. Donors came from every state in the country! Do More 24 Delaware started in 2016 and has…
Read MoreDNREC to Close 2 Trails at Cape Henlopen State Park for Repairs – Weekdays Only
On Monday, DNREC will close the Junction and Breakwater Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park. The periodic closure will be only weekdays and last for about three weeks. This is so that repairs can be made to the trail, which will be inaccessible north of the Outlets parking area to the connection in the Hawkseye…
Read MoreLewes Man Arrested after Threats of Violence to a Laurel Business
A Lewes man has been arrested by Laurel Police after an investigation into threats made towards employees of a local business. Staff at the Insurance Market contacted Laurel Police Thursday afternoon after a series of disturbing phone calls from a customer identified as “Brian.” Police say the man allegedly became disorderly and used obscene profanity…
Read MoreMinor Injuries in DSP Trooper-Involved Crash Sunday Afternoon in Georgetown
A crash last Sunday, March 1st involving a Delaware State Trooper in Georgetown resulted in one minor injury. Delaware State Police say around 2:30pm a fully marked Tahoe was eastbound on Route 404 approaching Route 113 with its emergency equipment activated. An Express van was northbound on Route 113 with a green light. Police say…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Man Hospitalized after Crash on Bay Vista Road Thursday Afternoon
Delaware State Police were called for a crash on Bay Vista Road in Rehoboth Beach just after 3 Thursday afternoon. Police say a Yamaha motorcycle was westbound at an apparent high rate of speed when the operator, an 18 year old Rehoboth Beach man, failed to negotiate the curve and overturned. The motorcycle and rider…
Read MoreDelmarva’s Super Spellers Compete Saturday in both Delaware and Maryland
Saturday, March 7th is the 2026 Delaware Regional Spelling Bee. This year’s Bee will be held at the Del Tech Terry Campus in Dover. Spellers should arrive by 8am and breakfast and lunch will be provided.  The program will begin at 8:30 and the spelling starts at 9am. The Bee brings together students from all three…
Read MoreBethany Beach Boardwalk Ramps at First & Second Streets to Close Monday for Reconstruction
Beginning Monday, March 9th the boardwalk access ramps from the parking lots on First and Second Streets in Bethany Beach will be closed while they undergo demolition and reconstruction. All other access points to the boardwalk will remain open. Construction is expected to be completed by May 15th.
Read MoreAG Jennings Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Tariffs
Another lawsuit filed against the Trump Administration by Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of attorney’s general and governors to block the latest efforts by the President to impose tariffs on American consumers and business. This lawsuit challenges the President’s most recent efforts to increase tariffs worldwide without congressional approval. Additional information from…
Read MoreJulie Morris Announces Run for 36th District House Seat as Independent Candidate
Julie Morris of Milford has announced that she will run as an independent for the State House in the 36th District. Morris is a licensed clinical social worker and has been actively engaged in local civic issues, including participating in the Milford Homeless Action Committee and advocating for transparency and community involvement in local government…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware DOC Apprehend Absconder from SCCC
UPDATED – 03/06/26 –Â An offender who walked away from an approved work pass from the Sussex Community Corrections Center has been apprehended. Corrections officials say 54 year old Adam Blades was apprehended on Thursday by DOC officers and returned to custody. Blades was arraigned at JP Court 2 before being committed to SCI on an…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Announces “The Exelon Promise” Initiative Amid Rising Energy Costs
As higher energy supply prices continue to impact customers, Delmarva Power today announced a new customer-focused initiative from its parent company, Exelon, called The Exelon Promise. The strategy aims to provide immediate bill relief, strengthen customer protections amid growing electricity demand, and pursue long-term reforms to address the underlying drivers of rising costs. Energy supply…
Read MoreNational Gas Price Average up 27 Cents, Delaware’s Average Up 21 Cents in in the Last Week
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 27 cents since last week to $3.25, according to AAA. The conflict in the Middle East has sent crude oil prices higher to the mid $70 per barrel range. At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI rose 10 cents to settle at…
Read MoreAccidental Barn Fire in Princess Anne
A barn fire that occurred in Princess Anne, Somerset County yesterday afternoon was an accident, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Fire officials say the blaze resulted from the failure of the wood stove chimney. The fire occurred at an approximately 30 X 30 Pole Barn causing an estimated $60,000 in damage. No injuries…
Read MoreOne Dead, Two Injured After Motor Vehicle Collision in Ocean City, Maryland
An Ocean View, Delaware man is dead after a two-vehicle collision last night (Wednesday, March 4th) in Ocean City, Maryland. The Ocean City Police Department responded to the area of 122nd Street and Coastal Highway at approximately 10:05 PM. Good Samaritans at the scene initiated lifesaving efforts. Ocean City EMS continued those efforts. The victim,…
Read MoreDelaware Transit Corporation Secures Federal Grant for Major Fleet Rehabilitation
The Delaware Transit Corporation says a new federal grant will help improve bus reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and extend the life of dozens of vehicles in its fleet. The agency has been awarded $14.3 million through the Federal Transit Administration’s Bus and Bus Facilities Program to launch a midlife rehabilitation program for 51 buses, about…
Read MoreFour Displaced Following Fire in Delmar, Wicomico County
Four people have been displaced after a fire yesterday at a wood-framed two-story duplex on Executive Club Drive in Delmar, Wicomico County. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, The blaze started on the inside of the garage and was accidental due to improper disposal of pellet stove ash. Also, officials say…
Read MoreSenator Coons Speaks on Senate Floor Regarding War in Iran
U.S. Senator Chris Coons delivered a floor speech after voting in support of a war powers resolution related to the war with Iran, urging colleagues to consider the impact on service members and their families. Senator Coons also questioned whether the Trump administration has clearly defined key elements of the potential military action, including its…
Read MoreAAA Warns Drowsy Driving Deaths Spike After Daylight Saving Time Shift
With Daylight Saving Time set to begin Sunday, AAA is warning drivers about the dangers of drowsy driving. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says fatigue may contribute to up to 10 times more fatal crashes than official statistics show. Studies also indicate fatal crashes increase about 6% nationwide in the week following the time change, partly due to…
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