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UPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Crash Thursday Morning near Millsboro; GoFundMe Set up for Memorial & Funeral Expenses
UPDATED – 05/18/26 – A GoFundMe has been set by to help cover costs for a Memorial and funeral expenses for Paishence Young. The service is scheduled for May 30th.  ======================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 05/16/26 – A Millsboro woman is dead after a three vehicle crash on Hollyville Road east of Millsboro. A Taurus was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Reports of Shark Bite at Assateague State Park are Unconfirmed by DNR, but Victim Treated for Bite at AGH; DNR Officer was Injured in Response to Incident
UPDATED – 3:45pm – The Talk of Delmarva has been contacted by the victim of the shark/animal bite, Brendan Oster, who was treated at the scene by EMS, who cleaned and wrapped his right hand. Oster drove himself to Tidal Health-Atlantic General in Berlin where X-rays were taken and the wound treated. ====================================== ORIGINAL STORY…
Read MoreCode Orange Air Quality Action Day Tuesday for Delaware
Tuesday will be a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware. DNREC officials say a temperature inversion will confine pollutants near the surface early in the day and light to moderate winds will bring those regional pollutants into Delaware. Temperatures in the mid-90s will enhance ozone development. Air Quality indicators are anticipated to be…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets at 9am Tuesday; Proposed FY 2027 Budget to be Presented
Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday – with an early start – at 9am. The Council will revisit 4 conditional use applications in Old Business followed by public hearings on 4 proposed ordinance amendments. County Administrator Todd Lawson will present the proposed FY 2027 County Budget to the Council. This will include an ordinance to…
Read MoreDE DPH Director Steven Blessing Announces Retirement
Delaware Division of Public Health Director Steven Blessing has announced his retirement effective July 1 of this year. Blessing was the first non-physician DPH Director in state history and led the organization through many changes during his tenure. He leaves a legacy of initiatives that have – and will continue to have – a positive…
Read MoreMD DNR Reports Increase in 2026 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey
The winter dredge survey of Chesapeake Bay blue crabs shows a 46% increase over last year according to Maryland Natural Resources officials. This is a cooperative effort between Maryland DNR and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. The estimate shows an estimate of 349-million blue crabs in the Bay in 2026 compared to last year’s…
Read MoreAlert to Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Businesses from Dewey Beach PD
Dewey Beach Police were called Saturday after a business owner noticed suspicious activity at their establishment. A white SUV with North Carolina tags let off about 7 juvenile girls – aged 6 to 12. Three went into local businesses and began talking to patrons – trying to sell ‘Koozies’ to restaurant patrons. The juveniles were…
Read MoreHurricane Preparedness Week – May 18 – 22
Governor Matt Meyer has proclaimed May 18 through 22 Hurricane Preparedness Week. In support of this, DEMA, along with state, county and local agencies urge you to help our communities mitigate against threats posed by hurricanes and other tropical storms. NOAA predicts that the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season will be below-average in activity, but it…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dewey Beach Town Council Approves ‘Front Buildable Area” Ordinance & Discusses Filming in Town
UPDATED – 05/16/26 – Dewey Beach Commissioners met Friday afternoon and held a public hearing on a draft ordinance to define “front buildable area” – to prohibit the placement of swimming pools and hot tubs in the front yard. Several residents spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance – telling the Council that the opposition is…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced Would Require Enhanced, Informed Consent for Infant Vaccinations
Legislation introduced in the State House by Representative Jeff Hilovsky and Senator Bryant Richardson would require enhanced informed consent before vaccines are administered to infants under 12 months of age. House Bill 422 states that providers must discuss possible side effects, vaccine overlap and how to report events or file claims. A signed acknowledgment form…
Read MoreConstituent Coffee with Sen. Pettyjohn & Rep. Jones Giltner Saturday Morning
State Senator Brian Pettyjohn and Representative Valerie Jones Giltner invite you to a Constituent Coffee on Saturday morning at Georgetown Town Hall, on The Circle in Georgetown. The Coffee begins at 9am – find out what’s happening in the 19th and 37th Districts – and at Legislative Hall in Dover. Â
Read MoreUPDATED: Milford Man Found Guilty for Attempted Murder in 2024
UPDATED – 06/15/26 – A Delaware Superior Court Jury has found 39 year old Derrick Legree of Milford, guilty on all charges for his role in an attempted murder that occurred on November of 2024. Attorney General Kathy Jennings says that Legree was convicted on Tuesday, May 12. Milford Police responded to Tull Way at…
Read MoreDNREC Helps Grow Delaware Quail Population Through Targeted Habitat Work
About 15 years ago northern bobwhite quail,which used to be prevalent in Delaware declined in number drastically – mainly due to pesticide use, development and increased predation. DNREC, with help from a University of Delaware study, has worked to increase quail numbers in the Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area along the Delaware River and Bay. Numbering…
Read MoreDelaware House Passes Legislation to Curb Vehicle Thefts
The House has unanimously passed bipartisan legislation that would help prevent vehicle theft in Delaware. Sponsored by Representative Frank Cooke and Senator Darius Brown, House Bill 351 would make it a crime to knowingly manufacture, sell, offer to sell, transfer, or possess a vehicle security circumvention device, or to aid or permit another to use…
Read MoreDelaware, Maryland Post Strong Academic Gains in New National Report
A new national Education Scorecard report shows Delaware ranking 4th in math recovery and 14th in reading recovery since 2022, with state officials citing strong academic gains and a sharp decline in chronic absenteeism. The report found absenteeism dropped from 24.7 percent in 2022 to 16.6 percent in 2025, and noted Seaford School District and…
Read MoreAAA: Little Relief for Drivers as National Gas Price Average Rises Again Following Brief Period of Declines
After five straight days of declines earlier this week, the national average is once again on its way back up. AAA reports that today’s national average is a couple cents lower than last week, but with crude oil prices hovering in the $100/barrel range, pump prices remain elevated. As Memorial Day approaches, drivers will be…
Read MoreDRBA Commission Adopts New 2026 Fare Schedule for Cape-May Lewes Ferry
The Delaware River and Bay Authority has approved a revised fare schedule for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, effective June 1st. Changes include expanded free travel for children ages 6 to 13 from October through May, a new tiered “staircase pricing” model for vehicle bookings based on vessel capacity, and modest increases to some vehicle, shuttle,…
Read MoreMosquito Control Spray Announcement- Downstate Ground Adulticiding (fogging)
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans insecticide application(s) during this evening, Thursday, May 14th. Truck-mounted spraying is scheduled in the Milford, Harrington, Houston, Ellendale, and Milton areas to control adult mosquitoes. All insecticides to be used are registered with the USEPA for mosquito control and will be applied according to USEPA approved label…
Read MoreFatal Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation in Pocomoke City
Authorities in Worcester County are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that occurred Tuesday afternoon, May 12th on Ocean Highway in Pocomoke City. Shortly before 2 PM, Worcester County Emergency Services received a 911 call reporting the crash. Bystanders initiated life-saving measures until EMS personnel arrived on the scene. Despite continued resuscitation efforts by EMS,…
Read MoreNew DOC Publication Highlights Reentry and Rehab Programs
 The Delaware Department of Correction has launched a new Rehabilitative Programs & Activities Directory, a printed resource outlining education, substance abuse treatment, job training, counseling, and other evidence-based programs available to incarcerated individuals across Delaware’s correctional system. Officials say the guide is designed to help families, community partners, and policymakers better understand rehabilitation efforts…
Read MoreSenators Coons, Cramer Introduce Bipartisan Bill Targeting Retirement Donation Barriers
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Kevin Cramer (N.D.) have introduced the Charity Parity Act, a bipartisan bill that would allow taxpayers to make direct charitable donations from employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s. Currently, those tax-free qualified charitable distributions are only available through IRAs, requiring additional steps and fees for many donors. Supporters…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Two on Drug Offenses After Heroin Distribution Investigation in Dover
Delaware State Police arrested two men following a narcotics investigation Monday night, May 11th in Dover that led to the seizure of suspected heroin and additional drug evidence at a nearby residence. Police say 33-year-old Randall Harris of Dover and 63-year-old Gerald Brown of Harrington were taken into custody after an alleged drug transaction at…
Read MoreMore Than 200 Criminal Charges Filed in Dorchester County Animal Cruelty Case
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office says criminal charges have now been filed in an ongoing animal neglect investigation, following what officials describe as extensive work conducted behind the scenes in coordination with prosecutors and veterinary experts. Authorities say investigative and legal requirements limited what information could be publicly released earlier, but emphasized that the case…
Read MoreMaryland Health Officials Address Concerns About Hantavirus
Maryland health officials held a news conference today to discuss Maryland’s response to Hantavirus. The Maryland Department of Health is monitoring two Maryland residents who were on a flight that briefly included a M/V Hondius cruise ship passenger infected with hantavirus. Dr. Meg Sullivan Deputy Secretary, Public Health Services, Maryland Department of Health in her…
Read MoreWorcester County Secures State Grant for Newark Water System Modernization Project
Worcester County Government has secured a nearly $613,400 grant from the Maryland Department of the Environment to replace aging and potentially lead-containing water service lines in the Newark Service Area. County officials say the project will improve water quality, pressure, and reliability while upgrading infrastructure and strengthening protections against water contamination, pending final federal approval.…
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