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Accidental Residential Structure Fire in West Ocean City
A thorough investigation has been conducted by the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office into a residential structure fire that happened on Christmas Eve. Fire officials say the blaze on Tudor Road in West Ocean City was accidental from cooking on a deck enclosure. All occupants were able to exit the structure safely before the arrival…
Read MoreUPDATED: Funeral Schedule for Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
UPDATED – 12/30/24 – Official State Funeral Schedule for Former President Jimmy Carter (PDF) ========================= President Jimmy Carter has died. The news was released by the Carter Center Sunday afternoon. Note: The United States flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, in honor of the life and legacy of…
Read MoreVictim Shot During Altercation in Seaford; Police Investigating
The Seaford Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on December 28th around 7:50 PM. A victim, shot during an altercation outside a business on South Bradford Street, fled to New Street and called 911. The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries. So far, no suspects have been identified. Additional Information from the Seaford…
Read MoreNew Work Zone Safety Measures to Go Into Effect in Maryland
In Maryland, new work zone safety measures will go into effect starting January 1st, 2025. The Maryland Road Worker Protection Act increases fines for violations detected by work zone speed cameras to a new tiered fine with a maximum fine of $1,000. Fines for speed camera violations include $60 for a speed range of 12…
Read MoreTwo Charged With Assault, Disorderly Conduct Following Fight at at High School Basketball Game
Deputies from the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office have charged two individuals–both from Easton, Maryland with assault and disorderly conduct stemming from an incident during a basketball game at St. Michaels High School. The individuals facing those charges include 60-year-old Leonard Darnell Bell and 22-year-old Kasai Jermaine Thompson. According to the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office, On…
Read MoreDelaware Farm Bureau Hosts Annual Conference with Policy, Education, Celebration
The Delaware Farm Bureau (DEFB) celebrated its 80th anniversary with its first multi-day conference earlier this month at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover. The event featured the annual meeting of delegates, educational sessions, and the annual banquet, bringing together members, legislators, and industry professionals to celebrate and advance agriculture in Delaware. IMG_1947: From…
Read MoreMaryland State Highway Administration Awarded Grant to Advance Wildlife Crossings
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has received a US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration grant to advance the wildlife crossings on and along state highways. The State Highway Administration was awarded nearly $388,000 through the Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program. This funding with enable the State Highway Administration to: Identify areas and locations along state highways where…
Read MoreGovernor-Elect Meyer Announces Inauguration Schedule of Events
Today, Delaware Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced the schedule of events to mark his inauguration and the formal transition of power in the state government–culminating with the official swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, January 21st, at 9:30 a.m. The inauguration celebration will include various events designed to engage communities across the state. Highlights include an official swearing-in…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Orders Lowering of U.S. and Delaware Flags
In concurrence with the President’s proclamation and in remembrance of former President Carter, Governor John Carney has ordered the United States and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities also be flown at half-staff beginning immediately. As per the President’s proclamation and pursuant to U.S. Code (4 U.S.C. 7m) the flags are to be flown…
Read MoreNew Year’s Closings in Wicomico County
Wicomico County Government Offices will be closing at 5pm on Tuesday, December 31st and will reopen on January 2nd, 2025 in observance of New Year’s Day. County facilities will be closed on New Year’s Day – The Newland Park Landfill will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st , 2025 and will reopen on Thursday, January…
Read MoreUPDATE: Dover PD Cancel Gold Alert for Missing Teen
UPDATE–12/30/24: The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Aiden Clark. Clark has been located and is safe. Original Post from 12/17/24 Dover Police have issued a Gold Alert for 16 year old Aiden Clark of Dover. Police say he suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested Following Pursuit in Stolen Vehicle
A Georgetown man has been arrested following the theft of a vehicle and pursuit on Friday, December 27th. Delaware State Police were called to the Shoppes at Long Neck around 6:30am for a report of a vehicle theft. Around noon the vehicle was located by members of the Governor’s Task Force and a traffic stop…
Read MoreBridge Repairs to Resume over Sinepuxent Bay in Ocean City, MD January 3rd
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will continue long-term repairs to the US 50 (Harry W. Kelley Memorial Bridge) over the Sinepuxent Bay in Ocean City, Worcester County next week. Beginning Friday January 3rd, crews will work 24 hours a day on the machinery room areas of the drawspan, necessitating roadway, sidewalk, and marine…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Giant Evacuated after Gas Leak
Rehoboth Beach firefighters were called to the Giant Grocery Store at Lighthouse Plaza Boulevard just after noon for a reported gas leak inside the building and several persons affected. Firefighters evacuated the building – six people affected by the gas were evaluated and one was transported to a local hospital. Officials say the source of…
Read MoreUPDATED: Firefighters on Scene of Structure Fire near Route 113 & Dagsboro Road
UPDATED – 8:50pm – Route 113 has been reopened in both directions. ============ Firefighters from Dagsboro and Millsboro were called for a structure fire just after 5:30 Saturday evening. Crews arriving at the scene just south of Dagsboro Road on Route 113 found fire showing. Multiple fire companies have been called to assist or provide…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sick & Dead Snow Geese Found Friday in Sussex County Coastal Waters Test Positive for H5 Avian Influenza
UPDATE – 07:15pm – DNREC and Delaware Agriculture officials Saturday announced that lab tests on sick and dead snow geese collected Friday in coastal Sussex County have returned presumptive positive findings for H5 avian influenza. This is the most recent confirmation on H5 avian influenza on Delmarva since May of 2022 when it was found…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Arrested in Christmas Eve Shooting in Dover
UPDATED – 12/28/24 – Two juveniles have been arrested by Dover Police in connection with the Christmas Eve shooting of 14 year old Juwan Walker. Members of the Department’s Special Operations Response Team executed a search warrant on a residence on Stevenson Drive where a 13 year old male suspect was arrested. Police arrested a…
Read MoreTwo Rescued from Stranded Boat in Marsh near Holland Glade near Rehoboth Beach
Lewes Fire Department assisted Rehoboth Beach with a water rescue in the marsh near the Holland Glade tract just after 8pm Friday. Officials say two duck hunters were stranded in their boat after a falling tide in the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. Lewes’s marine unit, 82-Marine-2 which is their quick response vessel, responded with an operator, EMT…
Read MoreRecycle Your Christmas Tree – Multiple Locations in Kent & Sussex Counties
DNREC encourages Delawareans to recycle their holiday trees. By recycling your tree it becomes a valuable organic resource that provides environmental benefits – and keeps them out of landfills or along the side of the road. Your tree can be turned into beneficial mulch or used for home composting. Trees can be dropped off at…
Read MoreChristmas Tree Recycling in Worcester County & Ocean City
If you live in Worcester County – they are hosting the annual collection of Christmas Trees through January 31st. Residents can drop off their Christmas trees at the Central Landfill in Newark and at the Homeowners Convenience Centers in Berlin, Pocomoke and Snow Hill free of charge. Businesses and organizations that sold trees will not…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gold Alert CANCELED for Missing Millsboro Woman
UPDATED – 12/28/24 – 2:30am – The Gold Alert has been canceled – Morris has been located. ================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/28/24 – Delaware State Police Troop 7 has issued a Gold Alert for 55-year-old Yvette Morris of Millsboro. She was last seen leaving her residence around 1:30 p.m. on December 27th. Attempts to locate…
Read MoreDelaware Office of Highway Safety Sober Rides Initiative for New Year’s Eve
It’s party time for a lot of people with the last weekend of the year followed by the New Year’s holiday. The Delaware OHS is currently running their Safe Family Holiday Campaign as well as the Sober Rides Initiative for New Year’s Eve. Spokesperson Meghan Niddrie tells the Talk of Delmarva… You can claim your…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Arrested on Firearms & Theft Charges
Early Friday morning Salisbury Police were called to Richwil Drive for a report of shots fired. Police arrived at the scene just before 5am and met with a witness who saw a man tampering with her vehicle outside her residence. She confronted the man who displayed a firearm and fired several shots in the air…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Detectives Arrest Laurel Pair Following Probation & Parole Search
The Delaware State Police have arrested 29-year-old Devin Collins and 31-year-old Brittany Gray, both of Laurel, Delaware, on several gun and drug charges following an administrative search conducted by Probation and Parole on Monday. On December 23rd, a search of Devin Collins’ residence on South Summer Court in Laurel, led to the discovery of guns and illicit drugs. During…
Read MoreEnactment of Bipartisan Countering Wrongful Detention Act
U.S. Senators Chris Coons along with three other colleagues celebrated President Biden signing their Countering Wrongful Detention Act into law this week. The Countering Wrongful Detention Act creates new tools for the U.S. government to deter states from wrongfully detaining Americans abroad and supports hostages, wrongful detainees, and their families upon their return home.  The bill…
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