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DE State Senator Eric Buckson Introduces Resolution to Bring Caesar Rodney Statue to Dover
South Dover State Senator Eric Buckson has introduced a resolution to return the Caesar Rodney equestrian statue to Kent County. The statue was removed from Wilmington’s Rodney Square in 2020 after and is currently in storage. Rodney, who was a slave owner, was also one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and rode…
Read MoreHebron Train Depot Car Show – Wheels that Heal Car Club – Road Closure on Saturday
?Road Closure Notice – Levin Dashiell Rd, Hebron, MD ? Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Reason: Hebron Train Depot Car Show – Wheels that Heal Car Club Event The last 600 feet of Levin Dashiell Rd (highlighted in red) will be closed from Chestnut Tree Rd to Chestnut St…
Read MoreBethany Beach Police Looking for Laurel Woman after Incident at an Airbnb
Bethany Beach Police were called to Evans Avenue for reports of a disorderly subject punching holes inside a house. The owner of the Airbnb rental reported the incident – however police had been called to the same address the night before for reports of a loud party. Police learned that 21 year old Nijae Harris…
Read MoreDSU Commencement Ceremonies on Friday in Dover
Delaware State University celebrates its 133rd commencement on Friday. Over 1000 students will receive their undergraduate and graduate degrees. The undergraduate ceremony begins at 8am in Alumni Stadium. The keynote address will be from CEO of Full Circle Strategies, Jotaka Eaddy. Graduate students will receive their degrees at 1pm in the William B. DeLauder E…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash In Somerset County
One person is dead and three others injured after a two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. yesterday in Somerset County. Around 5:21 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Princess Anne Barrack responded to the area of Ocean Highway (U.S. Route 13) at Flower Hill Church Road for the report of the crash. Police say…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Georgetown Woman for Reckless Endangering
Delaware State Police arrested 26-year-old Inessa Bagwell of Georgetown for reckless endangering after she drove toward a Correctional Officer on May 2nd. The incident occurred on Reynolds Pond Road in Ellendale, where Bagwell was initially asked to leave for interacting with inmates working under the supervision of the officer. She later returned, argued with the…
Read MoreMDOT Info Regarding Toll Debt Text Scams
Phony texts continue to circulate claiming recipients have debt to pay for using a toll road. The Maryland Department of Transportation in a statement makes clear that Maryland does NOT send texts for toll debt. Officials say this scam seeks to obtain your credit card numbers, user names & passwords. To report these scam texts…
Read MoreSex Trafficker Pleads Guilty in Delaware Federal Court
A 48-year-old Georgia man has pleaded guilty in Delaware federal court to transporting a woman for the purpose of prostitution. The case began in July 2023 when a 911 call led police to a hotel in Dover, where the victim was found. Investigators learned that Robert Sloan drove the victim from North Carolina to Delaware,…
Read MoreFire in Parsonsburg Caused by Juvenile Playing with Matches
A fire that was accidentally caused by a juvenile playing with matches in a bedroom occurred early this morning on Jones Hastings Road in Parsonsburg. The area in which the fire started was the bed—box spring mattress. An adult in the home, who discovered the fire soon after, put out the blaze before firefighters arrived.…
Read MoreDelaware Natural Resources Police to host 39th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament
The 39th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament, hosted by Delaware Natural Resources Police, will take place on Saturday, June 7th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at public ponds in each Delaware county. Open to children ages 4 to 15, the event is free but requires preregistration by Friday, May 23rd. Locations include Blockhouse Pond (Lewes),…
Read MoreSnow Hill Voters Choose Council Representation; Official Results to be Confirmed May 28th
The Snow Hill Board of Elections announced unofficial results of the Town’s general election yesterday, May 6th. Incumbent Aaron W. Lumpkins received 60 votes, while challenger Madelyn Lampron received 8, making Lumpkins the unofficial winner for the Central District Council seat. Out of 584 registered voters, 71 total votes were cast–including 2 absentee ballots collected…
Read MoreDover Man Injured in Shooting
A 23-year-old Dover man has been injured after a shooting overnight. The investigation began at 3:20 a..m. when Dover Police received information about the shooting which had occurred on Stevenson Drive. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the lower body. According to the investigation, the 23-year-old man was standing outside in the unit block…
Read MoreImproved Cell Coverage Coming to the Bivalve Area, Wicomico County
Cell coverage for local residents, first responders, and businesses in and around the Bivalve area in Wicomico County A new communications tower will be installed as part of a tower lease agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless. The Wicomico County Council approved Resolution 53-2025, authorizing the lease agreement. County official say this is a…
Read MoreOvernight Route 90 Closure Planned for Wednesday Night to Thursday Morning
Drivers who use Route 90 into Ocean City – there will again be a road closure Wednesday beginning at 7pm until 5am Thursday morning – weather permitting. Maryland Transportation officials tell the Talk of Delmarva that crews were not able to complete the repair work in April as additional work was located. This closure Wednesday…
Read MoreUPDATE: Town of Easton General Election Results
UPDATE 05/07/25: The Town of Easton’s May 6th General Election results are in, which include the respective wins of the following individuals: Don Abbatiello, Robert Rankin, and Rev. Elmer Neal Davis Jr. for Council President, Ward 2 Councilperson, and Ward 4 Councilperson. While the outcome will be unaffected, the Board of Canvassers will still tally…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Signs Legislation Focused on Education, Veterans, and Military Families
Governor Wes Moore today presided over the third bill signing ceremony of 2025, which included the Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act—a key piece of the Moore-Miller Administration’s legislative agenda. The legislation signed today was crafted to strengthen Maryland’s public education system, ensure greater access to state benefits for Maryland’s veterans and military families, and…
Read MoreIndian River School District To Host Public Meetings For Referendum–Vote to be Held June 5th
The Indian River School District will host three public meetings in the coming weeks to highlight the current expense referendum scheduled for Thursday, June 5th. The public meeting schedule is as follows:  Wednesday, May 14 – Millsboro Middle School, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 – Lord Baltimore Elementary School, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 28 – Indian River High…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Dover Man for Attempted Residential Burglary in Newark
Delaware State Police have arrested 63-year-old Kevin Johnson of Dover, for an attempted burglary that occurred early Thursday morning at a residential property in Newark. Upon arriving in the overnight hours on May 1st, troopers located Johnson on the property and attempted to take him into custody. Initially, he did not comply with verbal commands…
Read MoreFood as Care: New Delaware Committee to Address Health Through Nutrition
Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the creation of the Delaware Food is Medicine Committee — a statewide initiative aimed at improving health outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and strengthening local food systems through nutrition. The committee’s mission is to help shift Delaware’s healthcare approach from reactive treatment to proactive prevention by formally integrating food into healthcare…
Read MoreMotorcyclist Dies After Collision with Vehicle in Milford
The Milford Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred around 6:00 p.m. on May 2nd. A white Chevrolet Malibu was turning left into a residence on North Church Street when a black Suzuki motorcycle, attempting to illegally pass on the left at high speed, collided with the vehicle. The 34-year-old motorcyclist, Robert…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open Announces its 52nd Annual Event
The 52nd annual White Marlin Open will take place August 4–8, 2025, in Ocean City, Maryland. The dates are August 4-8 with weigh-ins daily from 4:00 PM to 9:15 PM at Harbour Island Marina, 14th Street and the Bay. What is the world’s largest and richest billfish tournament–presented by Pure Lure–attracts anglers from around the globe, offering them a…
Read MoreUPDATED: City Commissioner Saunders & Rehoboth Beach Police Address Recent Calls for Large Crowds
UPDATED – 05/05/25:Â This comes from the Rehoboth Beach Police Department as received in an email to the Talk of Delmarva – as well as posted on the Rehoboth Beach Police Department Facebook page: Per significant media inquiry, the Rehoboth Beach Police Department would like to address two incidents that occurred this past week between…
Read MoreDelegation from OC Takes Turbine Issue to Washington While MD AG Brown Files Lawsuit against Trump’s Halting of Offshore Wind Development
A delegation of local Ocean City area officials led by Mayor Rick Meehan went to Washington, DC last week to request a moratorium on any Federal activity allowing the construction of offshore wind farms off Maryland’s Coast. Mayor Meehan told the Talk of Delmarva’s Mike Bradley on Monday that he’s confident they will see positive…
Read MoreUPDATED: OC Police Chief Ray Austin Take Oath of Office During Monday’s Mayor & Council Meeting
UPDATED – 6:40pm –  Ocean City’s newest Chief of Police has now taken his oath of office. Chief Ray Austin was sworn into office by Mayor Rick Meehan at the start of Monday night’s City Council meeting before a packed chamber.  Chief Austin is no stranger to Ocean City or the O-C-P-D as he began his…
Read MoreMDOT Announces Rehabilitation Work on Harry Kelley Bridge into OC to Continue Through Summer
Getting in and out of Ocean City this summer could be a little slower than usual. Maryland Department of Transportation officials announced that work on the Route 50 Harry Kelley Memorial Bridge will continue through the summer – before the work is completed in June of 2026 – weather permitting. The ongoing rehabilitation work is…
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