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Settlement with Purdue Pharma & Sackler Family in Opioid Settlement Becomes Legally Effective – DE’s Share – $27-million
A $7.4-billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family has become legally effective. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says that this caps nearly a decade of work by her office – and A-Gs from across the country in pursuing investigation and litigation over Purdue’s and the Sacklers’ role in fueling the opioid crisis.…
Read More204 Fallen Firefighters Will be Added to the National Memorial in Emmitsburg, MD This Weekend
This weekend 204 fallen firefighters will be added to the Roll of Honor at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland.  This is the 45th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. Of the 204 names, 97 are firefighters who died in 2025 – the rest are being added from previous years. Saturday night there is a…
Read MoreMore Than 1,170 Children Dead in Hot Cars Since 1990, Safety Group Says
Year after year, children continue to die after being unintentionally left alone in hot cars. Jeanette Fennell, President and Founder of Kids and Car Safety, tells the Talk of Delmarva that families should have a plan in place to prevent this type of tragedy, as it can happen to anyone. Experts say stress and lack…
Read MoreWalk Smart, Drive Smart, Bike Smart Campaign Kicks off in Ocean City
Ocean City and the Maryland Department of Transportation kicked off the 2026 Walk Smart, Drive Smart, Bike Smart campaign this morning in the parking lot of the Roland E Powell Convention Center. The campaign is a call for everyone to work together to make the summer season safe for visitors and residents alike. Mayor Rick…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Wrong Way Crash on Coastal Highway in North Ocean City
Two people have been flown to regional hospitals after a crash Friday morning on Coastal Highway in north Ocean City. Ocean City Police were called to the area of 127th Street just after 8:30am for a head-on crash involving a wrong way driver. Police say that an SUV had been involved in a minor collision…
Read MoreOil Prices Spike, National Gas Price Average Up Nearly 30 Cents in One Week
After trending downward for nearly two weeks, gas prices have seen a 27-cent spike nationwide in the last week. AAA reports that the national average is $1.12 higher than it was this time last year, as oil prices surge above $100/barrel with no indication of when the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. Gas prices are…
Read MoreDelaware Black Sea Bass Rules Now Apply in State and Federal Waters
Delaware has updated its recreational black sea bass fishing regulations for 2026–2027, lowering the minimum size from 13 to 12.5 inches, opening the season earlier on May 1st, and eliminating an early October closure. The daily limit remains 15 fish. Federal regulators have now aligned with the state, meaning the same rules apply in both…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced in Delaware to Create Strengthened Firearm Dealer Licensing Requirement
A new bill introduced in Delaware would create stricter oversight of firearm dealers through a state licensing system aimed at reducing illegal gun trafficking. Senate Bill 300, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola, would require most gun dealers to obtain a state license and meet enhanced standards for inspections, security, training, and reporting.…
Read MoreThree Arrested for Firing Shots at Occupied Hotel Room in Dover
Three people have been arrested following a shooting incident that occurred last night, April 29th shortly before 11:30 PM. Officers responded to the Capital Inn for reports of shots fired. As officers responded, a witness called 9-1-1 and said that individuals were seen running into a gray Ford Flex SUV that fled southbound on DuPont…
Read MoreSussex County Man Pleads Guilty to Transportation of a Minor for Criminal Sexual Activity
A Sussex County man has pleaded guilty to transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika accepted the plea. According to court records, 22-year-old Miles Clark is accused of transporting a 12-year-old girl from her Pennsylvania home to his residence in Delaware for illegal sexual contact.…
Read MoreMaryland Kicks Off Bike Month with Safety-Focused Events
The Maryland Department of Transportation is marking Bike Month this May with a series of events promoting bike safety, accessibility, and healthy living, following Governor Wes Moore’s proclamation. Events include Bike & Roll to School Day on May 6th, MDOT webinars on May 7th and May 21st, and Bike to Work Week from May 11th–15th,…
Read MoreDOJ: Police Use of Deadly Force Justified in Two Separate Incidents
The Delaware Department of Justice has ruled that two separate police shootings were legally justified and not criminal. In an October 4th, 2023 incident in Bridgeville, troopers shot and killed Jordan James after he fired a weapon multiple times while fleeing near the Perdue Feed Mill. Â Corporal William Schuele returned fire, striking James, who later…
Read MoreOcean City Jet Ski Operator Sentenced In Wife’s Death; Alcohol Involved
A Worcester County Circuit Court judge has sentenced a 74-year-old Ocean City, Maryland man to 18 months in jail for causing a life-threatening injury while operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol. The case stems from an incident in June 2024 near the Isle of Wight Bay and Route 90 bridge, where emergency crews,…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Names Charles “C.R.” McLeod As Acting Communications Director
Governor Matt Meyer has named Charles “C.R.” McLeod as Acting Communications Director, which went into effect on April 27th as a search is underway for a permanent replacement. McLeod brings 20 years of communications experience, including roles with the Delaware Department of Transportation and the Delaware Department of State. Applications for the permanent position are…
Read MoreDover Police Department Names Corporal Seibert and Officer Smith 2025 Employees of the Year
The Dover Police Department has announced that Corporal Heather Seibert has been named 2025 Officer of the Year, becoming the first female officer in the department’s 101-year history to receive the honor. In addition, Animal Control Officer Caitlyn Smith has been named 2025 Civilian of the Year, marking the first time in department history that…
Read MorePittsville Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse of Minor
Following a two-day trial, a 51-year-old Pittsville, Maryland man was convicted of four counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor and one count of Assault in the Second Degree. Sentencing was deferred pending receipt of a mandatory pre-sentence investigation and mental health assessment. Oliver Kennedy will remain in custody pending sentencing where he faces a…
Read MoreGrey Seal Pup Rescued in Kent County
A young grey seal is recovering after a late-night rescue along the St. Jones River near Dover. The call came in Monday, April 27th, after a local fisherman spotted the seal at the end of a narrow public dock while collecting minnows. A team from Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation (MERR), along with local and…
Read MoreDelaware’s Annual Open Burn Ban Effective May 1st
Delaware’s annual open burning ban takes effect Friday, May 1st and continues through Sept. 30th to help protect air quality during ozone season, according to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). During the statewide ban, most outdoor burning is not allowed. Cooking fires, recreational campfires and ceremonial bonfires are still permitted…
Read MoreThe Georgetown Chamber of Commerce to Host a Town Council Candidate Forum
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce will host a Town Council Candidate Forum on Monday, May 4th, from 6–8 p.m. at Georgetown Town Hall. The event will feature candidates for mayor and town council, offering residents and business owners a chance to hear directly about key issues such as public safety, economic growth, downtown revitalization, and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Defers on Two Conditional Use Applications for Lack of P&Z Recommendation
UPDATED – 04/28/26 – The Sussex County Council had a short agenda and didn’t start the meeting until 1pm. County Administrator Todd Lawson reminded Council that the meeting on May 5th is the annual budget workshop for the FY 2027 budget at 9am at the Sussex Public Safety Complex. The next regular meeting will be…
Read MoreMSP Called for Pickup Parked on Highway in Worcester County – Seize Weapons and Suspected Drugs
Concerned motorists on Route 113 contacted Maryland State Police in Berlin about a pickup parked on the shoulder of the road. While troopers spoke with the driver, they observed unusual behavior and during an investigation found 4 handguns and suspected heroin and cocaine in his possession. The driver was arrested and the suspected drugs and…
Read MoreMaryland Highway Worker Killed On the Job near Princess Anne
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash on Route 13 in Princess Anne just after noon Tuesday. Police say a highway worker identified as 70 year old Dipakkumar Patel of Delmar, MD was sitting inside a stationary marked Maryland Department of Transportation vehicle at a highway maintenance project at King Miller Road when the…
Read MoreNew Contractor Sought for Phase 2 of Key Bridge Rebuild
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has announced that Kiewit Infrastructure will NOT be retained for Phase 2 of the Key Bridge rebuild. Governor Moore has said from the start that the bridge must be built as safely, quickly and as cost efficiently as possible. However officials say that Kiewit’s proposal for Phase 2 construction is…
Read MoreSussex County’s Mike Miller Announces Run for State Treasurer
Mike Miller of Lewes has announced that he will seek the Democratic nomination for State Treasurer. Miller has over 30 years of hands-on experience in finance and small business and is the owner and operator of Miller’s Lawn Services and Taxman Accounting Services for over 32 years. Miller is a two-time Democratic nominee for the…
Read MoreInvestigation by State Auditor Substantiates Allegations of Financial Mismanagement and Abuse of State Resources by Former Marydel VFC President and Treasurer
An investigation into allegations of financial misconduct by the former president and treasurer of the Marydel Volunteer Fire Company (MDVFC) by the State Auditor of Accounts (AOA) has fully or partially substantiated four allegations out of 10. Recommendations to the Marydel VFC, State Fire Prevention Commission and Controller General have been made to help prevent…
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