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Public Hearing August 15th on Proposed Sale of Property on Lake Gerar in Rehoboth Beach
The City of Rehoboth Beach is considering the sale of over 1400 square feet of property on Lake Gerar to a Virginia Avenue property owner. A public hearing will be held on Friday, August 15th at 2pm at City Hall. After the public hearing the Board of Commissioners will decide whether or not to sell…
Read More4 Arrested by DSP In Two Burglaries – in Sussex and Kent Counties
Delaware State Police have arrested 4 in connection with burglary and other offenses following two burglary investigations in Kent and Sussex Counties last month. Police were called to Marley’s Smoke Shop in Ocean View around 1am on July 24th where they found the front door had been forced and four suspects ransacked the business and…
Read MorePortion of North Millsboro Bypass Opens Today
The first ramp and connector road of the North Millsboro Bypass is opening today. DelDOT says the new eastbound Route 20 to southbound Route 113 ramp is opening – along with the reopening of Sheep Pen Road to Route 20. This is the first section of the bypass to open – the full bypass is…
Read MoreThree Arrested after Vehicle Pursuit of Stolen SUV in Kent County
A pursuit of a stolen vehicle Thursday by Dover Police ended with the arrest of three men – all from Dover. Just before 7am Dover Police located a stolen 2018 Tucson in the area of North DuPont Highway and River Road, but when a traffic stop was attempted, the driver failed to stop. The pursuit…
Read MoreUPDATE: District 20 Special Election Confirmed by Board of Canvass; Berry to be Sworn in August 12th
UPDATEDÂ 08/08/25 – The Board of Canvass met Thursday morning at the Sussex County Court House and has confirmed the results of Tuesday’s District 20 special election between Democrat Alonna Berry and Republican Dr. Nikki Miller. The official results have Berry with 4653 to Miller’s 4536 – a difference of 117 votes. Miller’s vote total…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting in Lewes Area
A Lewes woman was injured in a shooting incident that occurred early Friday morning on Evette Lane west of Lewes just after midnight. Delaware State Police learned that an unknown suspect fired shots at an occupied home – a 40 year old woman inside was struck by gunfire and taken to an area hospital with…
Read MoreHouse Files Multiple Bills Aimed at Providing Short-Term Relief to Residents Following Property Tax Reassessments
Delaware lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at addressing immediate concerns arising from the recent property tax reassessments. This was the first reassessment for Sussex County residents since 1974, Kent County residents since 1987, and New Castle County residents since 1983. The process resulted in a significantly increased tax burden for many property owners, particularly in…
Read MoreDelaware Department of Labor Launches Delaware Youth Workforce Connect Call to Strengthen Pathways for Young Workers
The Delaware Department of Labor’s Division of Industrial Affairs is kicking off the Delaware Youth Workforce Connect Call—a new virtual info series aimed at strengthening connections between community organizations and state agencies that support young workers across the state. Hosted by the Department’s Office of Wage & Hour, this monthly series is all about helping…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $17 Million to Reduce Operating Costs and Improve Energy Efficiency in Maryland Public Schools
Governor Wes Moore has announced significant new investments to enhance energy efficiency, electrification and renewable energy projects for public schools across Maryland. Through the Decarbonizing Public Schools Program, $17 million will be directed to 30 projects in 11 school districts to advance large-scale electrification and install solar energy systems. Governor Moore says making the state’s…
Read MoreSenators Coons, Blunt Rochester Celebrate $75M in Federal Funding for Delaware
The U.S. Senate advanced the first set of fiscal year 2026 appropriations bills, which include more than $75 million in federal funding designated for Delaware. The three bills—passed with bipartisan support—allocate funding to the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, military construction projects, and legislative branch operations. The measures do…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach to Conduct Restaurant Inspections Beginning September 8th
Starting the week of September 8th, Rehoboth Beach’s building and licensing department will conduct annual inspections of all restaurants within city limits. The inspections will focus on grease interceptor compliance and, for establishments that serve alcohol, verification of permits of compliance related to floor plans, outdoor dining, bar areas, and dance floors.  City code enforcement and…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident
Dover Police are investigating an incident in which shots were fired on Tollhouse Place late last night, August 6th. Shortly before 11 p.m., officers responded to the scene and located shell casings in the area. Police say an unknown individual(s) fired several shots and struck two apartments, causing damage. One of the apartments was occupied…
Read MoreLaurel Man Charged With 5th Offense DUI in Hit-and-Run Accident
A Laurel Man faces his 5th offense DUI charge after a hit-and-run accident that occurred earlier this month at the intersection of Federal Street and Union Street in Milton. Police say a black Chevrolet truck struck another vehicle and fled the scene. A short time later, Milton Officers located the pickup truck in the area…
Read MoreDelaware Tech Receives $50,000 Grant from Metallica Scholars Initiative
Del Tech has announced its selection as one of the community colleges invited to join Year 7 of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Supported by a generous $50,000 grant, these funds will be used to support eight certified nursing assistants (CNAs) at the Owens Campus in Georgetown and nine emergency medical technicians (EMTs) at…
Read MoreUPDATE: Gold Alert For Missing Hartly Woman–Canceled
UPDATE: The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Courtney Dean. She has been located and is safe. Previous Post: The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 42-year-old Courtney Dean of Hartly. Dean was last seen at approximately 4:00 a.m on McKee Road, and there is a concern for her…
Read MoreUPDATED: 18 Patients Evaluated After Carbon Monoxide Leak at OC Hotel; Ventilation Issue Repaired
UPDATED – 08/06/25 – Officials at the Ashore Club & Beach Resort tell the Talk of Delmarva that the hotel has been open and operational with approvals of the local fire department and building inspector since late afternoon Aug. 1, and repairs to the boiler are complete and have passed inspection.  “Following a carbon monoxide…
Read MoreUPDATE: Wicomico County Council Approves Legislation to Prohibit Out-of-County Waste and Secure Landfill and Convenience Center Operations
UPDATE 08/06/25: The Wicomico County Council has approved legislation that prohibits the disposal of out-of-county waste at Wicomico County facilities, thereby protecting local resources for County residents and businesses. It also codifies the current days and hours of operation for the landfill, convenience centers, and recycling centers, ensuring that these critical services remain available to…
Read MoreDelaware Reports Strong Start to Recreational Marijuana Sales
Delaware has released information on the first weekend of recreational marijuana sales, which began August 1st, marking a major milestone in the implementation of adult-use cannabis legislation. The inaugural three-day weekend (Friday to Sunday) had combined sales (adult and medical) of over $903,000. Delaware’s Marijuana Commissioner Joshua Sanderlin says Delaware’s transition to adult-use cannabis sales…
Read MoreInvestigators Seek Additional Information After Wicomico County Man Charged With Impersonating A Police Officer
Maryland State Police are seeking the public’s assistance while continuing the investigation into a case of a police impersonator who was served a criminal summons in February. A 19-year old from Salisbury–identified as Jayden Ballard –was served the summons on February 12th. He was charged with impersonating a police officer and unlawful taking of a…
Read MoreRep. Sarah McBride Hosts Gun Safety Roundtable with Former Rep. Gabby Giffords & Delaware Public Safety Leaders
Rep. Sarah McBride this week hosted a roundtable in Wilmington alongside former Rep. Gabby Giffords, law enforcement leaders, community members, and gun violence prevention advocates from across Delaware. The event, held in partnership with the national organization GIFFORDS, focused on strategies to address gun trafficking and strengthen public safety in Delaware, particularly amid concerns about…
Read MoreCatonsville, Maryland Man Wanted on Felony Theft Charges
The Bethany Beach Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating 49-year-old William Engle from Catonsville, Maryland. Engle is wanted on felony theft charges from an investigation stemming from Shore Fun Arcade at 108 Garfield Parkway. It was discovered that Engle strategically removed over $2,000 from several arcade games, over the course of a…
Read MorePocket Dial Leads to Gun and Drug Arrest in Seaford
A pocket-dialed call to 911 led to the arrests of two individuals including one on gun and drug charges. The call on August 2nd led Seaford Police to a vehicle outside 332 N. Market Street Dispatchers overheard a woman mentioning a man pulling a gun and shooting. Officers responded and spotted the vehicle, prompting the…
Read MoreLewes Man Arrested after Shooting in King’s Highway Parking Lot
Delaware State Police have arrested a Lewes man after a shooting that occurred in Lewes Monday night just after 11. Police were called to the parking lot of Mr. P’s Pizza on Kings Highway and learned that and 18 year old man drove to the restaurant to pick up a 16 and 17 year old…
Read MoreRabid Raccoon Confirmed in Williams Street Area in Berlin
The Worcester County Health Department has confirmed that a rabid raccoon has been found in the vicinity of Williams Street in Berlin. Officials remind you to be sure your pet has current rabies vaccinations. If you, your family or your pets have had contact with the rabid raccoon – contact the Worcester County Health Department’s…
Read MoreSection of Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines Will Have Temporary Water Outage Wednesday from 9am to 12pm
There will be a temporary water outage while crews repair a water leak in the area of 310 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This outage will impact roughly 65 homes in the vicinity of the intersection of Newport Drive and Ocean Parkway to the…
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