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Sussex Governor’s Task Force Arrests Two Men for Weapon and Drug Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested two men for weapon and drug offenses following a traffic stop Tuesday afternoon. At about 4 p.m. that day, Sussex County Governor’s Task Force was carrying out proactive patrols In Millsboro. During their patrol, they spotted a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign located at the intersection…
Read MoreU.S., State Flags Lowered to Half-Staff on Anniversary of Attack on Pearl Harbor
Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff today in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Thursday, December 7th. Governor Carney says, on this day, we honor the brave Americans who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor and that we owe a debt of gratitude to all…
Read MoreKim Hoey Stevenson Announces Her Candidacy for 6th State Senate District
Lewes author, journalist, and former public school teacher Kim Hoey Stevenson has announced her Republican candidacy for the 6th State Senate District. A life-long Sussex County resident, Kim is a former educator who taught sixth grade science at Seaford Middle School and third grade at the Southern Delaware School of the Arts in Selbyville. She…
Read MoreUPDATED: Woodland Ferry – Open Thursday
UPDATED 12/07/23 7am – The Woodland Ferry is open for normal operations Thursday ============================================= The Woodland Ferry near Seaford is closed until further notice. DelDOT officials tell the Talk of Delmarva that this closure is due to the tide levels.
Read MoreVehicle Collision in Eden, MD; Pedestrian Seriously Injured
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Monday evening, December 4th. The crash happened in the area of S Upper Ferry Road and Siloam Road in Eden, Maryland. Deputies arrived at the scene and found the pedestrian—Aaron Douglas III with life-threatening injuries. He was flown to a medical…
Read MoreMagnolia Middle School Paraprofessional Named Delaware’s 2024 Educational Support Professionals of the Year
Magnolia Middle School Paraprofessional Sinead Ronan this week was named the 2024 Educational Support Professional of the Year (ESPOY) by the Delaware Department of Education. Ms. Ronan, who came to the United States 16 years ago from Ireland, has 11 years of professional experience. As a district ESPOY winner Sinead received a $2,000 personal grant. As the…
Read MoreDelaware State University Aims to Double its Nursing Program Thanks to Grant from the Longwood Foundation
In acknowledgement of the current nursing and public health practitioner shortages, the Longwood Foundation has awarded Delaware State University a $1.75 million grant in support of an expansion of the University’s Nursing Program. Over the next three years, the Nursing Program’s growth goals include significantly increasing the number of nursing graduates over the next three…
Read MoreOcean City, Maryland Christmas Parade Winners Revealed
Ocean City, Maryland Christmas parade winners who brought their creativity, enthusiasm, and holiday magic to the coastal community have been announced. Several categories of winners and the pictures of the ones in first place are below. For a full list and descriptions along with other pictures, go to: Unwrapping the Joy: Ocean City Christmas Parade…
Read MoreWorcester County Delegation Calls on Governor to Fund New Buckingham School
The Worcester County Delegation, made up of Senator Mary Beth Carozza and Delegates Wayne Hartman and Charles Otto, have continued to press Governor Wes Moore and his Administration for State funding to build a new Buckingham Elementary School in Berlin. A second letter to the Governor follows a meeting held at the State level on October…
Read MoreSussex Governor’s Task Force Arrests Three Men for Drug and Weapon Offenses
A search warrant at a residence on Armory Road in Frankford has led to the arrest of three men on drug and weapon charges. The arrests early yesterday morning follow a several month-long investigation. Police say this location had become a nuisance location due to the involvement of individuals in drug distribution and violent crimes.…
Read MoreDrug-Trafficking Operation on Eastern Shore Dismantled Following Yearlong Law Enforcement Investigation
Eight people accused of a drug-trafficking ring on the Eastern Shore have been arrested following a yearlong combined law-enforcement investigation. Maryland State Police joined more than two dozen local, state and federal law-enforcement agencies in dismantling the sale and distribution of illegal drugs, including cocaine and heroin, throughout Talbot, Dorchester, Caroline and Queen Anne’s counties.…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Dover Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that left a man dead last night. Police received a call about the crash around 9:30. According to their investigation, 2014 Ford Focus, driven by an 82-year-old man from Dover, was headed south on North DuPont Highway approaching Kings Highway NE. At the same time, a…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Defers Solar Applications & Discuss Marijuana Businesses
CORRECTION: Caroling on the Circle begins at 6pm Thursday in Georgetown. UPDATED – 12/05/23 – The Sussex County Council approved proclamation requests for the Cape Henlopen High School Field Hockey Division I State Champions, Delmar High School Field Hockey Division II State Champions and the Sussex Academy High School Boys Soccer Division II State Champions…
Read MoreDover Man Charged in Dover-area Burglary
A Dover man has been arrested for a burglary early Monday morning at the Valero on South Governors Avenue. Delaware State Police were called for a burglary alarm and found broken glass from the front door. Reviewing surveillance video they saw a white man use his hand to create an opening to unlock the door…
Read MoreUPDATED: Seaford Crash Leaves 1 Driver Dead
UPDATED – 12/05/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 74-year-old Anna Cannon of Seaford as the woman who died in a fatal crash that occurred Sunday afternoon in Seaford. ======================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 12/04/23 – A Seaford woman is dead after a crash Sunday afternoon in the area of Route 13 and Middleford Road. Delaware…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire in Easton Home Under Investigation; Go Fund Me Set Up to Help Family Recover
A fire at a home on Hammond Street in Easton on December 1st is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office. The fire broke out just after 9:30pm in a single story home. It took Easton Firefighters an hour to bring the fire under control. A family dog died in the fire. Officials…
Read MoreUPDATED: Crash Near Blades Leaves Pedestrian Dead
UPDATED – 12/05/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 88 year-old Wayne Jaggers of Laurel as the man who died in a fatal crash that occurred Sunday evening in Seaford. ================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/04/23 – A Laurel man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle just after 9 Sunday night in the…
Read MoreBerlin Residents Displaced after Monday Morning Fire
Berlin firefighters were called for a residential structure fire on Saint Martins Road near Berlin just after 11 Monday morning. Crews arriving at the scene found fire and smoke coming from the front of the home. Worcester County Fire Marshal deputies investigated and determined the fire began in the family room because of faulty electrical…
Read MoreMilton Women is Sussex County’s 2023 Employee of the Year
Sussex County’s 2023 Employee of the year is Lindsay Behney of Milton. Behney, who works in the Register of Wills office, was a 4th quarter honorable mention and received her honors on Friday during the annual Mildred King Luncheon which celebrates the county’s approximately 550 employees. Additional information from the Sussex County Government: Ms. Behney…
Read MoreUPDATED: Maryland State Police Investigating a Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Dorchester County; Go Fund Me Page Set Up
UPDATED – 12/04/23 – A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help the Wrights three daughters cover the costs of their parents funeral arrangements. ======================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 11/29/23 – Two people–both age 47–are dead after a collision between the Chevrolet they were in and a tractor-trailer early this morning. The names…
Read MoreCrash Damages Utility Pole at Routes 113 & 24 in Millsboro
Millsboro Police are investigating a crash at the intersection of Routes 113 and 24 just after 12:30 this morning. Police Chief Brian Calloway tells the Talk of Delmarva that a westbound vehicle crossing Route 113 collided with a southbound vehicle on Route 113. Police say after the collision, the southbound vehicle hit a utility pole…
Read MoreFormer DNREC Secretary Exploring Run for Governor of Delaware in 2024
Former DNREC Secretary Colin O’Mara has filed a campaign committee to explore a run for Governor of Delaware in the Democratic Primary. O’Mara was DNREC Secretary under Governor Markell from 2009 to 2014. He is now the CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. O’Mara’s vision for Delaware centers on improving the Four E’s: the Economy,…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Shooting Incident at Wawa
Dover Police were called to the Wawa on Forrest Avenue just after 5:30 Saturday morning for a shooting and found a victim with gunshot wounds to the upper body. The 45 year old Dover man was taken to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Police learned the victim was returning to his vehicle from the store…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Charged with 5th Offense DUI
A Greenwood man has been arrested after a traffic stop on Route 13 near Seaford on Saturday. Delaware State Police following a Hyundai saw the car drifting and swerving within the travel lane and brake abruptly when there was nothing in front of it. The trooper initiated a traffic stop with the driver, identified as…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Deadly Dover Crash
UPDATED – 12/03/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 59-year-old Eva Buck of Hartly as the woman who died in the crash that occurred on Friday afternoon in Dover. ===================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/02/23 – A crash in Dover Friday afternoon has left one person dead. Delaware State Police say a Buick was eastbound on…
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