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Salisbury Man Sentenced for 2022 shooting into Felton Home
A Salisbury man has been sentenced for his role in a shooting that happened in 2022. Jared Hopkins, who is 28 years old, was sentenced on August 13th to 55 years of incarceration suspended after 14 years for decreasing levels of supervision. The shots were fired into an occupied home injuring a woman in Felton.…
Read MoreLegislative Leaders Announce Formation of Special Committees to Investigate Property Reassessment
House and Senate Democratic leadership have announced the formation of bipartisan Special Committees to investigate the recent statewide property reassessment and consider additional legislative action to improve the process and offer targeted tax relief. The Committees will hold a series of public hearings this fall to examine several topics, including probing the property valuation methodologies…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Boosting Enforcement Efforts for Labor Day Weekend
Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols from Friday, August 29th to Sunday, August 31st. The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team – a specialized unit trained to identify impaired drivers—will also work to reduce impaired driving-related injuries and deaths. Among the planned initiatives: include troopers…
Read MoreSeaford Police Investigating Robbery at Lowe’s Parking Lot
Seaford Police are asking for help in identifying the occupants of a vehicle (pictured below) yesterday, August 26th at 2:45 p.m. The vehicle was involved in a robbery in the Lowe’s parking lot. The vehicle is a red Chevrolet Impala displaying Virginia registration 2135BBM. The rear passenger side tire is a spare. Anyone with information…
Read More40th Annual Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral to be Held Labor Day
The Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral, now in its 40th year, will be held on Labor Day, Monday, September 1st on the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. This free, family-friendly event begins around 5:30 p.m. at the north end of the boardwalk and features live jazz music and a parade to celebrate the end of the summer season.…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Linkwood, Dorchester County–Accidental
A fire that occurred late yesterday afternoon at a house on Ocean Gateway, Linkwood, in Dorchester County has been ruled accidental. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, a failure in the bathroom exhaust fan caused the blaze. The occupants were home when the fire occurred. The activation of smoke alarms in…
Read MoreUPDATED: Upper Ferry Remains Out of Service for Major Rehabilitation & Scheduled Overhaul
UPDATED – 08/26/25 – The Wicomico County Upper Ferry has been out of service since June 27, 2025, following the conclusion of its service day due to mechanical challenges impacting the vessel’s operation. These mechanical challenges posed a safety concern, and out of an abundance of caution, the County suspended service immediately. In addition to…
Read MoreSussex County Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, August 26, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Laurel. Near Bethel, Seaford, Delmar, and Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 146,…
Read MoreGov Meyer Invites Public Input To Shape Delaware’s Rural Health Transformation Plan
Your input is requested to guide investments from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. Governor Matt Meyer says this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to re-imagine how health care is delivered in rural Delaware. This is a $50-billion initiative that will strengthen health care in rural communities nationwide. Delaware would receive significant resources from FY 2026…
Read MoreProposed Electrical Regulation Could Hike Costs, Trigger Layoffs, and Delay Projects
A proposed rule in the recent State Register of Regulations would require any contractor installing a low-voltage system to have the work performed by a licensed electrician. Currently Delaware does not require special licensing or certification for low-voltage techs and these installations are exempt from requiring a licensed electrician. If approved, this proposal would eliminate…
Read MoreBerlin Mayor Zack Tyndall Exploring Run for MD 1st District US Congress
Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall is looking at a possible run for the Maryland 1st District in the US Congress and has formed the “Friends of Zachery Tyndall Exploratory Committee.” Tyndall is a lifelong resident of the Eastern Shore, understands that rural communities are often overlooked and underserved – and has led Berlin for nearly a…
Read MoreGeorgetown Police Arrest Teen for Vehicle Break-ins – Looking for 2nd Suspect
A 17 year old from Lawson Road has been arrested by Georgetown Police in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries and property damage incidents. Police spotted the suspect running off on foot and was arrested after a brief chase. Investigation determined that the teen and another unidentified suspect are responsible for burglarizing or damaging…
Read MoreKent & Sussex Mosquito Spraying Monday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, August 25, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Felton, Houston, and Milford. Near Camden, Marydel, and Harrington. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following…
Read MoreTime Capsule Placed Inside New Sussex County Family Courthouse Building
Last week a time capsule was placed inside what will be the new Family Court facility on East Market and Race Streets in Georgetown. Family Court Chief Judge Michael Newell led the ceremony to place the copper box behind the dated commemorative stone. The time capsule is a copper box and contains the book of Delaware…
Read MoreNASA Launch Scheduled for Monday Night at Virginia’s Wallops Flight Facility
A scheduled Sunday launch for NASA’s TOMEX+ sounding rocket mission from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia has been rescheduled to Monday night. Cloud cover and high seas in the recovery area caused the reschedule. Monday’s launch is now set for between 10pm and 3am. According to NASA, TOMEX+ – Turbulent Oxygen Mixing Experiment Plus…
Read MoreLewes Man Arrested for 4th Offense DUI
A Lewes man has been arrested after a trooper on patrol Saturday night spotted an Acura driving on the wrong side of Robinsonville Road near Kendale Road in the Lewes area. A traffic stop led to the trooper observing signs of impairment on the driver – 54 year old Nathaniel Spencer of Lewes. The trooper…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Arrested by Greenwood Police on Drug Charges
A Greenwood Police officer on patrol on Friday spotted a fictitious registration on a VW and initiated a traffic stop and contacted to driver – 35 year old Gary Hudson of Bridgeville. With help from a Seaford officer, a K-9 scan of the vehicle was done. The K-9 alerted to possible drugs and a search…
Read MoreNJ Man Injured in Crash on Coastal Highway in Milton Friday Night
A New Jersey man was injured in a two vehicle crash on Coastal Highway near Broadkill Road near Milton around 11pm Friday. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a Honda Pilot driven by a 51 year old man from Pennsylvania was southbound in the right lane. A 29 year old New Jersey…
Read MoreNo Dewey Beach Election in September; Candidates Forum Today Will be Held
There will be no municipal election in September in Dewey Beach. The only candidates to file for the three open seats were the three incumbents. Elisabeth Gibbings, Paul Bauer and David Jasinski will return to the Commission – they will be sworn in at the September 26th meeting. Even though there will be no election…
Read MoreVIDEO: Coast Guard & Partners Conduct Joint Operation to Disrupt Illicit Maritime Activity in Delaware
A law enforcement team from the US Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay enforcement division led a joint compliance operation Tuesday with local, state and federal agencies at the Port of Wilmington. The goal – to ensure the port is in compliance with the Maritime Transportation Security Act – while deterring and detecting illicit activity at…
Read MoreUPDATED: Funeral Services Held Friday for Former Governor, U.S. Congressman Mike Castle
UPDATED – 08/22/25 –Â Funeral services for former Congressman Mike Castle were held Friday in Greenville. Delaware’s Congressional delegation as well as President Joe Biden, former Senator Tom Carper, Governor Matt Meyer, friends and family attended the ceremony at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church. Castle served in the Delaware State House and Senate, as well…
Read MoreDUI Enforcement Campaign Underway in Delaware
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety’s annual DUI enforcement campaign is underway – and runs through September 5th. Labor Day weekend is historically one of the deadliest weekends for impaired driving and the Office of Highway Safety and local police are stepping up enforcement through the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which combines…
Read MoreDNREC Investigating Ammonia Release at Simmons Animal Nutrition in Bridgeville
DNREC reports that an unknown amount of Anhydrous Ammonia was released into the air from Simmons Animal Nutrition in Bridgeville Thursday morning just after 9:30. Officials say the release occurred when a pressure relief valve pipe was damaged by maintenance crews working in the area of the pipe. The area was secured and evacuated by…
Read MoreRabid Fox Confirmed in Vicinity of Colona Road in Pocomoke
The Worcester County Health Department has confirmed a rabid fox has been found in the area of Colona Road in Pocomoke. If your pets have had contact with the rabid fox – contact the Worcester Health Department’s Office of Environmental Health immediately. Contact includes bites, scratches or other direct contact to persons or pets. Call…
Read MoreDelaware Waterfowl & Trout Stamp Winners
The blue ribbon winners for the 2027 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp and the 2026 Delaware Trout Stamp are both from out of state. The winner of the waterfowl stamp is Gerry Putt of Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania and Charlie Wurst of Fort Wayne, Indiana won the Trout Stamp. Both are first-time winners. Just one local artist placed…
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