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DE Flags to be Lowered to Honor Former First Lady of the United States Rosalynn Carter
Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, to honor former First Lady of the United States Rosalynn Carter. Throughout her life in public service, she advocated for equal rights and opportunities for women, people with disabilities and advancements in…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest Made in Rock Throwing Incident as Fire Apparatus Responded to Greenwood Blaze
UPDATED – 11/28/23 – Greenwood Police have arrested a 17 year old juvenile in connection with rocks being thrown and damaging fire apparatus responding to a commercial fire on November 13th. The teen was arrested Monday and charged with a multiple offenses – The teen was released to a parent pending a future court date.…
Read MoreAvelo Airlines Seasonally Suspends Some Flights from Wilmington
Avelo Airlines has made some changes to their flights from the Wilmington Airport. Officials at Avelo tell the Talk of Delmarva that there is often lower demand in those markets during the first quarter so that scheduled heavy maintenance can be done on their aircraft, needed because of the delayed arrival of newer planes for…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Suspect in Dover Robbery
Delaware State Police were called to the Walmart on Jerome Drive in Dover just after 8 Monday night for a report of a robbery. Troopers learned that an unknown man approached an employee at the Money Services desk and demanded money, while implying he had a firearm. The victim complied and the suspect drove off…
Read MoreUPDATED: Woodland Ferry has REOPENED
UPDATED – 11/28/23 12pm – The Woodland Ferry has reopened for crossings ======================================================== UPDATED – 11/28/23 – DelDOT advises that the Woodland Ferry is closed until further notice due to emergency tree removal ======================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 11/27/23 – The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the Woodland Ferry will be closing today, Monday, November 27 at…
Read MoreIRSD Schools Closed on Thurs, Dec 21 for Election
Fire Near Seaford Under Investigation
Fire damaged a residential structure in Seaford Monday afternoon. Seaford firefighters were called just after 1pm to Highland Drive in the Clearbrook Estates and found heavy smoke and fire coming from the home. Fire companies from Sussex County as well as Kent, Caroline, Wicomico and Dorchester Counties assisted or provided backup. The State Fire Marshal…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for New Milford Police Department – Tuesday, Dec 12
Milford City officials and Milford Police announce the new Police Department on NE Front Street is completed. The public is invited to a ribbon cutting and guided tours on Tuesday, December 12 at 10am. Public open houses will also be held on Wednesday, December 13 from 1 to 5pm and Thursday, December 14 from 4…
Read MoreDNREC’s Low Digit Surf Fishing License Plates Auction Ends Dec 7
DNREC’s annual auction of low-digit surf fishing license plates started Nov. 21 and will remain live at usgovbid.com through Thursday, Dec. 7. The online auction benefits Delaware State Parks. Bidders will have the option to bid on 15 tags including Nos. 37, 49, 120, 244, 366, 422 and on nine “choice” categories, ranging from tags 38 to…
Read MoreDNREC Surf Fishing Permits & Annual Passes on Sale Nov. 28
The 2024 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits go on sale at 8am Tuesday. They can be purchased at any state park office and at DNREC’s Dover campus weekdays from 8am to 4pm – and online as well – with an estimated delivery of 2 to 3 weeks. DNREC has made permanent…
Read MoreOcean View Woman Sentenced for Distribution on Methamphetamine
An Ocean View woman has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for distribution of methamphetamine. Chief Judge of the US District Court for the District of Delaware pronounced the sentence on 35 year old Melanie Mitchell last week – she must self-report to her designated prison on January 8th, 2024. In September Mitchell’s husband,…
Read MoreToll Rate Increase for CBBT Effective Jan 1, 2024
MDOT SHA to Host Public Open House on Route 404 Study in Caroline County
DSP Investigating Shooting East of Bridgeville
UPDATED – 11/27/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 26-year-old Daquan Lake of Bridgeville as the victim of a homicide that occurred in Bridgeville on Saturday, November 25. ================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 11/25/23 – Delaware State Police were called to Mill Park Drive east of Bridgeville Saturday afternoon around 3:30 for a shooting. Troopers found…
Read MoreEarly Morning Crash Leaves Georgetown Man Dead
UPDATED – 11/27/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 26 year-old Bernardino Perez-Garcia of Georgetown, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal crash that occurred in Georgetown on Sunday, November 26 on Route 9 in the Harbeson area. ==================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 11/26/23 – A Georgetown man is dead after a crash early…
Read MoreBridgeville Woman Charged After Crash in Millsboro
A Bridgeville woman faces charges after a crash just before 5:30 Saturday evening on Betts Pond Road near Millsboro. Delaware State Police say a Ford Edge, driven by a 20 year old Bridgeville woman, missed a curve near Delaware Avenue and went off the roadway striking a guardrail and a tree. A 21 year old…
Read MoreGold Alert Issued for Missing Dover Man
Dover Police have issued a Gold Alert for 36 year old Brandon Ricks of Dover. Ricks was last seen in the area of Bayhealth Kent Campus and suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful. Ricks…
Read MoreUPDATED: DE National Guard’s 160th Engineer Company Returns After Year-long Deployment
UPDATED – 11/26/23 – The Delaware National Guard’s 160th Engineer Company returned from a year’s deployment in time for Thanksgiving! The 154 members of the company deployed earlier this year to Southwest Asia in support of US Central Command following a ceremony at the Delaware Army Aviation Facility in New Castle. They took about 50…
Read MoreThree Juveniles Arrested for Felony Theft in Rehoboth & Pursuit in a Stolen Vehicle
DSP Investigate Shooting Incident in Dover
Delaware State Police were called to the Capitol Park area of Dover on Wednesday, November 22, for a report of a shooting on North Governors Boulevard. Police found that the home and two unoccupied vehicles were struck by gunfire. Two adults and two children in the residence were not injured – and no suspect information…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Shooting in the Milton Area; Victim Identified
UPDATED – 11/24/23 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim of a shooting last Monday south of Milton. Police say 57 year old Sonya Sheppard was in her home on West Springside Drive just after 11pm when her home was struck by multiple rounds of gunfire. One round went into the home and struck…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Head-on Crash Near Harbeson
A head-on crash on Hollymount Road near Indian Mission Road just after 6:30 Wednesday night sent two people to the hospital. Delaware State Police say a 21 year old Lewes man driving a Sebring crossed the center line colliding with an Edge driven by a 52 year old Lewes woman. Both were hospitalized with what…
Read MoreUPDATED: Woodland Ferry to Reopen Friday Morning
UPDATED – 11/23/23 – DelDOT officials say the Woodland Ferry passed its US Coast Guard inspection earlier this week. It is closed for Thanksgiving but will reopen with normal hours on Friday. ====================================================== Closure of the Woodland Ferry – for annual US Coast Guard inspection. The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the Woodland Ferry will…
Read MoreCrash Involving Pedestrian in Selbyville
Selbyville police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian, which occurred on Dupont Boulevard yesterday. One man was transported to be treated for injuries. There is no word yet on the cause of the crash. The Talk of Delmarva will have more information as it becomes available.
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