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Gov. Moore Signs Executive Order Creating Immigrant Rights Protection Task Force
An executive order creating a 12-month statewide Maryland Immigrant Rights Protection Task Force was signed Friday by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. This task force – made up of State agencies and other state leaders would coordinate efforts to address the fraud and exploitation of immigrant Marylanders, which was part of his State of the State…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced to Promote Safety and Accountability in Delaware Interscholastic Athletics
Legislation introduced Thursday would strengthen the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) board’s authority over investigations and compliance standards while implementing new training requirements for student-athletes and stronger screening requirements for athletic officials. House Bill 452 would expand the duties, powers and authority of the DIAA Board by requiring member schools to fully cooperate with DIAA…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Identify Victim in Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash on Oak Road in Bridgeville
UPDATED – 06/05/26 – The Delaware State Police have identified 17-year-old Kensley Ramirez-Ramirez of Lewes as the person who died in the fatal crash Thursday morning on Oak Road in Bridgeville. ========================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 06/04/26 – The Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred this morning on Oak Road in…
Read MoreOpening of New Sussex Tech Delayed till September 2028
Weather is only part of the delay for the opening of the New Sussex County Technical School – which is now scheduled to open in September of 2028. The revised opening from September of 2027 comes as the district accepted an approved alternative construction plan to increase the size of the building to accommodate 1800…
Read MoreUPDATED: Salisbury Man Convicted in Murder of Father
UPDATED – 06/05/26 – A Salisbury man has been convicted of murder by a Wicomico County jury. After a 4-day trial in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, 32 year old Ja’Bril Walters was found guilty in the shooting death of his father in February of 2025. Walters was convicted of 1st and 2nd degree murder,…
Read MoreDover Police Make Arrest after Robbery Investigation Led to Barricade & Kidnapping Incident
Dover Police have arrested a homeless man following a robbery investigation that led police to a separate barricade and kidnapping incident Thursday evening. Thursday just after 9pm Police were called to the Wawa on North DuPont Highway for a reported robbery. A male employee at the Wawa was assisting a customer when 36 year old…
Read MoreVice Chancellor Morgan Zurn Nominated to Fill Upcoming Vacancy on Delaware Supreme Court
Governor Matt Meyer has nominated Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn to serve as a Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court. Vice Chancellor Zurn has distinguished herself as a thoughtful and respected jurist throughout her decade of service on the Delaware Court of Chancery. If confirmed by the Delaware State Senate, Zurn will fill the vacancy created…
Read MoreCapitol Police Investigating Death in Woods Behind Dover DMV
The Delaware Capitol Police are conducting a death investigation in a wooded area behind the Dover DMV, located at 303 Transportation Circle in Dover. Shortly before 10 a.m. on June 4th, Capitol Police officers responded to the area after being notified by Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) employees that members of a state service agency…
Read MoreGas Price Averages Drop for Second Straight Week
Drivers have been experiencing some relief at the pumps in recent days. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is down 18 cents since last week to $4.24, according to AAA. This marks the second straight week of decline. Pump prices are cooling off as the price of crude oil remains below $100…
Read MoreOzone Levels Prompt Code Orange Alert for Delaware
Delaware is under a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day on Friday, June 5th due to hot temperatures, sunshine, and light winds that are expected to increase ozone levels. A Code Orange means air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with heart or respiratory conditions. Officials recommend that…
Read MoreJoint Statement Issued on School Bus Driver Alcohol Investigation
Worcester County officials have released a joint statement regarding an investigation into a school bus driver accused of consuming alcohol before transporting students on April 24th. Investigators determined the driver consumed two alcoholic beverages before driving one student route, but prosecutors declined to file charges, citing insufficient admissible evidence after delays in reporting and problems…
Read MoreDE Office of Vital Statistics Moving to Another Building; Services Temporarily Affected
The Delaware Office of Vital Statistics is moving to the James Williams State Service Center. Beginning today, long form certificates will not be available until the move is complete, according to the Delaware Division of Public Health. Other OVS services will remain available at the Jesse Cooper Building from today, June 4th to 15th. The…
Read MoreFirearms Investigation in Dover Leads to Arrest
Dover Police have arrested 19-year-old Elijah Johnson on firearms charges following an investigation that began after officers observed a person carrying a firearm on surveillance video near State Street Alley. Police identified Johnson as the suspect and took him into custody Monday, June 1st on South Governors Avenue, where they say he was found with…
Read MoreAssault Investigation Leads to Barricade Incident Near Pittsville
A 16-year-old juvenile was taken into custody following an assault and barricade incident on Wednesday June 3rd at a home on Morris Road near Pittsville, according to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the juvenile allegedly assaulted family members before barricading himself in a bedroom and reportedly possessing a firearm. Specialized law enforcement teams…
Read MoreWicomico County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Firearms Investigation Involving Two Students at Wicomico Middle School
Two Wicomico Middle School students are facing charges following a firearms investigation. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office learned that one of the students–a 15-year-old male–allegedly stole a firearm from a Virginia residence, brought it to Wicomico Middle School on June 1st, and transferred it to a 14-year-old male student. Deputies recovered the stolen firearm at…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash In Worcester County
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred yesterday evening in Worcester County. Police say the driver–identified as Gregory Roth, a 79-year-old man from Ocean City–was the sole occupant of a Nissan Altima, which was involved in the crash. He was pronounced deceased on the scene by EMS personnel from Berlin. Investigators of…
Read MoreFY27 Worcester Budget Maintains 81.5 Cent Property Tax Rate, Increases Education Funding by 8 Percent
Worcester County Commissioners have approved a nearly $300.2 million Fiscal Year 2027 budget that increases funding for education, public safety, and county employees while keeping the property tax rate at 81.5 cents per $100 of assessed value and the local income tax rate at 2.25 percent. The budget includes a record boost for the Board…
Read MoreAccidental House Fire in Trappe, Talbot County Displaces Four, Causes Major Damage
A house fire that occurred this morning on Backtown Road in Trappe in Talbot County has been ruled accidental according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Fire officials say discarded ashes from a burn barrel caused the blaze which began on the outside back porch. As a result, four individuals were displaced,…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Declares Statewide Drought Watch
All three Delaware counties are showing significant precipitation deficits as summer nears, according to state officials. Precipitation levels have shown a steep and steady decline throughout the state for the second time in three years, particularly in Kent and Sussex Counties. Governor Matt Meyer declared a drought watch after receiving guidance from the Delaware Water…
Read MoreMaryland Attorney General Joins Coalition in Urging Congress to Reconsider Federal Data Privacy Proposal
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the proposed SECURE Data Act, a federal data privacy bill currently under consideration in Congress. The coalition argues that the legislation would preempt state privacy and cybersecurity laws, including the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act and similar…
Read MoreCrash Involving Dump Truck Near Millsboro
Emergency crews responded early this morning to a reported rollover crash in the Millsboro area involving an overturned dump truck. The Millsboro Police Department tells the Talk of Delmarva that dump truck owned by SV Trucking was traveling East on Route 24 and was fully loaded with Sand. The driver was turning right onto the…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Minor
A Millsboro man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a child multiple times at his residence. On May 20th, Millsboro Police responded to the Millsboro Village Apartments regarding the reported crime and conducted a detailed investigation. Detectives determined that 38-year-old Keith Cooper lured the 10-year-old victim into his residence, where the sexual assault incidents occurred.…
Read MoreBipartisan Legislation Introduced to Authorize and Strengthen EPA’s Safer Choice Program
The Environmental Protection Agency’s voluntary Safer Choice Program, which helps consumers, businesses, schools, and institutions identify products that meet standards for health, environmental safety, and performance, would be formally authorized and strengthened under bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Chris Coons of Delaware and Jon Husted of Ohio. Supporters say the bill would provide long-term…
Read MoreWicomico High School Counselors Recognized For Excellence in Maryland
Wicomico High School and its school counselors have been named the 2025 School of Excellence award winner for the state of Maryland from the American College Application Campaign. Wi-Hi’s counselors are recognized for their “Maryland Post-secondary Success Campaign,” which honors schools that do an outstanding job increasing the number of graduating high school seniors with…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Delmar Under Investigation
A house fire that occurred on East Pine Street in Delmar on Tuesday afternoon June 2nd is under investigation. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the blaze began at the back of the home. The fire alarm was present and activated and is what led to the discovery of the fire. …
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