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Ocean View Fire Accidental – 4 Homes Damaged
Millville VFC firefighters were called for a residential structure fire Saturday evening around 5 in Ocean View. Crews arriving on the scene at Scarborough Lane found a single family home on fire. The residents were able to escape safely – but noticed a pile of mulch on fire and spreading into a tree next to…
Read MoreUPDATED: Suspect in June 2024 Fatal Shooting in Salisbury Arrested in Delaware
UPDATED – 05/03/25 – Maryland State Police have arrested a Lincoln man wanted in a fatal shooting in Salisbury in June of 2024. Around 9pm Friday night, Delaware State Police were tipped that a man wanted for a murder in Maryland was in a parking lot in Millsboro. Delaware State Police located the vehicle and…
Read MoreSalisbury Police Arrest St. Michael’s Man in April Shooting Incident
A St Michael’s man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Salisbury on April 24th. Police were called to a residence on North Division Street just before 11pm and learned two homes were struck with gunfire – several people were in each home. A dog inside one home was struck and killed.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Frederica
UPDATED – 05/02/25 –Â Delaware State Police have identified 37 year old Nirangan Riker of Magnolia as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle crash yesterday morning in Frederica. ==================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 05/01/25 – One man is dead after a motorcycle crash that occurred in Frederica this morning. According to Delaware State Police, at…
Read MoreIRSD Moves Last Day of School to June 11
During the last regular meeting, the Indian River School District approved several changes to the school district calendar – including a change in the last day of school for students in grades K through 11 – which is now Wednesday, June 11. This is 2 days earlier than originally scheduled because of unused surplus hours…
Read More12th Annual Global Cannabis March – Saturday in Rehoboth Beach
The 12th Annual Global Cannabis March will take place Saturday in Rehoboth Beach. The march will begin at North Boardwalk and Surfside Place at 1:30 – and will end at the Bandstand with a rally. The Global Cannabis March unites advocates from around the globe to collectively raise awareness and demand meaningful cannabis policy reform.…
Read MoreChoptank Electric Cooperative Members to see Increase in Monthly Bills
Beginning this month, Choptank Electric Cooperative members will see an increase in their monthly bills – of about $9.49. This is a direct pass-through of the cost of purchasing the electricity that is distributed to members. The delivery portion of the bill will remain unchanged. Additional information from Choptank Electric Cooperative: We are doing everything…
Read MoreLarge Party Wednesday Leaves Trashy Rehoboth Beach
Several pictures posted to iDewey.com‘s Facebook page show a large amount of trash on the beach between Norfolk and St. Lawrence Streets in Rehoboth Beach. City officials tell the Talk of Delmarva that the resulting mess was from a large group of college students on the beach on Wednesday. The police addressed several concerns with…
Read More2 Injured in DART Bus Crash at Long Neck Thursday Morning
Two people were taken to an area hospital after a DART bus crashed into trees on Long Neck Road near Pot Nets Road just before 7:30 Thursday morning. Delaware State Police say the driver fell asleep at the wheel and lost control. The front end of the bus hit a small ditch and multiple trees.…
Read MoreSussex Firefighter to be Memorialized at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial this Weekend
This is National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. Thousands will attend the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland – as additional names are added to the 2025 Roll of Honor – including Sussex County’s Thomas Wilson Berry, III of the Georgetown and Ellendale Fire Companies. There will be a candlelight service Saturday night beginning at 7:30. The…
Read MoreAGH Merges with TidalHealth
A definitive agreement has been signed to merge Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin with TidalHealth in Salisbury. Officials say that this merger will bring a more comprehensive range of services to residents of the Lower Shore, Sussex County and surrounding counties while continuing to drive innovation. A smooth transition is expected over the next year…
Read MoreSenate Republican Leadership Applauds Governor Meyer’s Opposition to Controversial EV Mandate
Citing long-standing public opposition and the need to preserve consumer choice, Senate Republican leadership have expressed their support for Governor Matt Meyer’s stated opposition to Delaware’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate. Following the governor’s comments, Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn circulated an updated version of 2023’s Senate Bill 96 to block the controversial regulation. The mandate,…
Read MorePackage of Delaware Bills Aimed at Protecting Civil Liberties
Delawareans could soon see stronger protections for their civil liberties under a legislative package introduced by Representative Mara Gorman. Taken together, the measures – four in total – would reinforce constitutional protections, prevent unauthorized arrests, and proactively ban private prisons from operating in the state. State officials say the language in the bill affirms that…
Read MoreDelaware Birders Raise $50,000 to Protect Ard Na Gréine in Lewes
The Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT) has announced a major contribution from the Delaware Ornithological Society (DOS), whose 2024 Delaware Bird-A-Thon raised $50,000 in support of the Ard Na Greine property—an 88-acre open space along the Georgetown-Lewes Trail in Lewes. The funds raised by DOS will directly support the acquisition and restoration of the property.…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Signs Executive Order Establishing Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety
Governor Matt Meyer has signed Executive Order #9, establishing the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety, a coordinated statewide effort to address gun violence and promote safer communities across Delaware. The Office will operate under the Department of Safety and Homeland Security and will focus on interagency collaboration, data-driven policy, and community engagement…
Read MoreLegislation Reintroduced to Help Americans Better Plan for Retirement
U.S. Senators Chris Coons, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Tim Kaine of Virginia, and Susan Collins of Maine reintroduced legislation to enhance Americans’ retirement security by ensuring they have the information they need to make more informed decisions about when to begin claiming Social Security benefits. Senator Coons says Social Security is the foundation of most…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Transportation Promotes Bike Safety, Access and Health During Annual National Bike Month
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) today announced a series of events throughout May highlighting the importance of bike safety, equitable access and healthy lifestyles. Bike Month events support MDOT’s commitment to providing safe, reliable, accessible, equitable and sustainable transportation options to all Marylanders. This year’s events include: Bike & Roll to School Day on May 7th –…
Read MoreSenators Blunt Rochester and Rand Paul Introduce the Clean Slate Act
During what is being called “Second Chance Month,” Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware and Rand Paul of Kentucky introduced the Clean Slate Act in the United States Senate– legislation to create the first-ever federal process to seal certain low-level federal records, including the automatic sealing of nonviolent federal marijuana offenses. This legislation aims to…
Read MoreOne University of Delaware Student Dead and Several People Including Other UD Students Injured in Crash Near Campus
Earlier today, a University of Delaware student died in a traffic crash on Main Street near campus, and several other people, including other UD students, suffered injuries. There is no ongoing threat to the University community. University of Delaware Police are working with the Newark Police Department which is actively investigating the incident. The university…
Read MoreJuvenile Playing with Lighter Sparks House Fire in Lincoln
The occupants of a house on Ryans Run in Lincoln are safe after their home became engulfed in flames early this morning. The occupants were able to evacuate the home, which was equipped with smoke detectors. The Ellendale Volunteer Fire Company and assisting mutual aid fire companies arrived on the scene after the report was…
Read MoreAAA Urges Action as REAL ID Deadline Nears for U.S. Air Travelers
Beginning May 7th, U.S. and Delaware residents will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or another form of federally accepted identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board domestic commercial flights. REAL ID is optional in Delaware, but AAA Mid-Atlantic urges residents who plan to fly…
Read MoreCity Park Violation leads to Drug and Gun Arrest of Milford Man
A 38-year-old Milford man has been arrested following a late-night incident at Bicentennial Park on April 26th. Around 11:12 p.m., Milford Police found Gerald Dixon parked in the closed park. Officers observed drug paraphernalia in plain view, prompting a search that uncovered powdered cocaine, a Smith & Wesson handgun, and ammunition. Dixon was charged with…
Read MoreMSP to Increase Patrols, DUI Enforcement Efforts For Cinco De Mayo Weekend
To combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving, troopers at each of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks, as well as, the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team will conduct statewide DUI saturation patrols and high-visibility enforcement. Maryland State Troopers will be using a variety of patrol initiatives throughout Cinco de Mayo to keep…
Read MoreDelaware’s Open Burning Ban to Begin May 1 and Run Through Sept. 30
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is reminding you that Delaware’s Ozone Season and open burning ban take effect May 1st and continue through September 30th. The statewide ban restricts most but not all outdoor burning in Delaware. During the ban, residents and visitors to the First State are allowed to conduct…
Read MoreStructure Fire in Delmar Causes Major Damage
A costly fire that occurred in Wicomico County late yesterday morning, April 29th, is under investigation. The fire originated inside a metal and wood framed pole building on Foskey Lane in Delmar. Sawing operations to wooden pallets took place inside prior to the discovery of the blaze, and fire officials noted that as a possible…
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