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UPDATE: Woodland Ferry to Close Thursday for Christmas
UPDATE-12/21/23–3:20 p.m. DelDOT has announced that the Woodland Ferry is now scheduled to open and operate normal hours on December 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th. The remaining days that the Ferry is or will be closed–December 21st through 25th and December 30th through January 1st as well as January 22nd through 29th– are still correct. Previous…
Read MoreSenator Carper Joins Colleagues to Sound the Alarm About Economic Deterioration in the West Bank
Today, Senator Tom Carper and 11 of his colleagues in a letter to President Biden are writing to highlight the dire economic deterioration and violence in the West Bank as a result of the escalated conflict between Israel and Hamas. The letter calls for the Biden Administration to urge Israel to address to the growing…
Read MoreDNREC Announces Closure of the Records Pond Tidal Pier
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has announced the closure and removal of the Records Pond tidal pier in Laurel. The pier, located on Broad Creek just downstream of the Records Pond spillway, had its floating docks heavily damaged after heavy rains. Massive outflow from the dam caused the floating dock to…
Read MoreLow Voter Turnout Today in District 37 Special Election
The Special Election for District 37 State Representative continues today. Looking to fill the vacant seat are Democrat Jane Hovington and Republican– Valerie Jones Giltner. Also, John Randolph (Independent) is a write-in candidate in the special election. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Absentee ballots are being accepted up until 8 p.m as well. Bo McDowell at the Delaware…
Read MoreBerlin Seeks Resident Input During Community Listening Sessions
If you live in Berlin, Maryland, you are invited to community listening sessions to share their opinions and ideas as the town plans for the future. Salisbury University’s Business Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) is seeking input from Berlin, MD, residents on a new strategic plan. BEACON is assisting the town through a three-phase…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified–Seaford Man Dies From Injuries Sustained in Two-Vehicle Crash
UPDATE 12/21/23–11 a.m.– Delaware State Police have identified 58-year-old Edward Jones of Seaford, Delaware, as the man who died on December 19th from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash in November. Earlier Post: A 58-year-old man from Seaford involved in a two-vehicle crash that occurred last month has died. Police say that on November 3rd, a Chevrolet box…
Read MoreDover Duo Arrested for Stealing From Mailboxes
Delaware State Police have arrested two people from Dover after being dispatched to a neighborhood in the area of Wood Duck Lane in Camden-Wyoming. Suspicious individuals were driving through a neighborhood and checking mailboxes. At about 10:15 p.m. on December 19th–Tuesday night– troopers searched the area for a white Cheverolet Tahoe and found it on…
Read MoreChicken House Fire in Pocomoke; Cause Under Investigation
The cause of a commercial structure fire that occurred in Pocomoke yesterday morning currently remains under investigation. The fire occurred on Boston Road at just before 6 a.m. yesterday. Several area fire departments responded. Fire and smoke were seen coming from a chicken house full of approximately 18,000 four-week-old chickens. Firefighters worked to bring the…
Read MoreDelmar Man Convicted of Sexually Abusing Minor
A 33-year-old Delmar man has been convicted of sexually abusing a minor who was under the age of 13. The abuse happened in July of this year. Aaron Vangorder, following a following a two-day trial this week in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, has been convicted of several sex crimes including two counts of…
Read More17-Year-Old Student Arrested for Bringing BB Gun to School
A 17-year-old Sussex Central High School Student has been arrested for bringing a BB gun to the school located on Patriots Way in Georgetown. The arrest happened yesterday morning at about 10:13 a.m. According to police, the student had been displaying the firearm to peers, alarming others by repeatedly racking the slide of the weapon.…
Read MoreSpecial Election Information for the 37th District House Vote Thursday – 7am to 8pm
Martin J. O’Malley Sworn in as Commissioner of Social Security Administration
Former Maryland Governor Martin J. O’Malley was sworn in today by Senator Ben Cardin as Commissioner of Social Security to a term that expires on January 19, 2025. Commissioner O’Malley expressed his gratitude for being chosen to lead the Social Security Administration–saying he is honored for the opportunity to help the agency to deliver critical…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested for 5th Offense DUI
Delaware State Police have arrested a 40-year-old Georgetown man for 5th offense DUI. The arrest happened around 10:30 p.m. last night at the intersection of Coastal Highway and Postal Lane in Lewes. A state police trooper was responding to report of a driver who was asleep at the wheel and had missed several cycles of…
Read MoreSenator Coons Joins Colleagues in Bipartisan Push to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
A letter urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury calls for lower out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs by enforcing a rule limiting the use of harmful “copay accumulators.” Joining in the letter are U.S. Senator Chris Coons along with Senators Tim Kaine of Virginia and Roger Marshall…
Read MoreMaryland State Police to Increase Patrols This Holiday Weekend
Starting Friday, Maryland State Police will increasing patrols, which will continue through Christmas weekend as millions of Marylanders are expected to hit the highways. State troopers from all 23 barracks will focus on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving while conducting saturation patrols on roads with high DUI incidents. Enforcement is bolstered by funds from the…
Read MoreCity of Milford Invites Public to Marshall Street Bike Path Striping Project Open House
The City of Milford will host a Marshall Street Bike Path Striping Project Open House on Tuesday, January 23rd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Open House will take place at the Public Works Facility on180 Vickers Drive. Representatives from the City will be available during the two-hour period to answer questions regarding the…
Read MoreSenator Carper Announces Service Academy Nominations
Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper, who is a retired Navy Captain and the last Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Senate, announced the names of his service academy nominees for the Class of 2028, bringing these Delawareans one step closer to joining the ranks of America’s military officers. Senator Carper says he is proud to…
Read MoreTravel Volume Increase Expected This Holiday Season
With the Christmas and New Year’s upon us, more and more people are deciding to travel. Jana Tidwell–Manager of Public and Government Affairs at AAA Mid-Atlantic tells the Talk of Delmarva’s Jake Smith what travel will be like this holiday season for Delawareans…. Overall, the highest air travel volume on record is expected, and airports…
Read MoreWicomico County Holiday Closings
WICOMICO COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES CONVENIENCE CENTERS, LANDFILL, BUSH PILE, FERRY CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Read MoreCity of Salisbury Advises Drivers to Plan Routes That Avoid Flooding on Route 13
Due to the massive rainfall over the weekend, Route 13 in Salisbury — in the area of the Priscilla Street and Northwood Drive intersections — continues to remain flooded and impassable. The City of Salisbury is monitoring the situation, but the flooding is expected to continue over the next few days, so the road will…
Read MoreOcean View PD Charge Two with Drug & Other Offenses
Delaware to Negotiate with US Wind Over Benefits for State
On Tuesday, Governor John Carney announced the start of formal negotiations between Delaware and US Wind in connection with two offshore wind projects – MarWin and Momentum Wind. This includes an outline of potential agreements for a lease of state land, for energy credits to reduce electricity costs and for funding for workforce and environmental…
Read MoreVIDEO: Dover PD Selected As Finalist For Top Recruitment Video of 2023; Your Vote Needed!
The Dover Police Department’s 2023 Recruitment video has been named one of the Top Police Recruitment Videos of 2023 by Police1.com. The department along with Epic Marketing Consultants Corporation developed the video before the 2023 testing process. Now your help is needed to vote for the Dover Police Department’s video! There are 8 departments in…
Read MoreLewes Man Indicted for Unlawful Sexual Conduct; DOJ Looking for Additional Victims
A Lewes man has been indicted on charges from multiple instances of unlawful sexual conduct at his unlicensed massage establishment in Lewes. Officials with the Department of Justice say 50 year old Robert Leech was indicted on December 11 in Sussex County Superior Court on 8 counts of 3rd degree unlawful sexual contact and one…
Read MoreLindsey Goebel New Superintendent at Delaware Seashore State Park
DNREC has announced three new superintendents at Delaware State Parks – including one downstate at Delaware Seashore State Park. Lindsey Goebel takes over at Delaware Seashore State Park. She comes from Trap Pond State Park near Laurel where she was the assistant superintendent. The superintendents are responsible for all daily operations at their parks –…
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