NEWS (DO NOT CHECK)
Camden Wyoming Man Dies after Clayton-area Motorcycle Crash
A Camden Wyoming man is dead after a motorcycle crash on Sunday in the Clayton area. Delaware State Police say 51 year old Henry Mast was traveling northwest on Shaws Corner Road when his motorcycle left the roadway in a sharp curve and stopped at a grass embankment. Mast was taken to an area hospital…
Read MoreDE Senate Leadership Chosen for 153rd General Assembly
Last week the Senate Republican Caucus chose its leadership for the upcoming 153rd Delaware General Assembly, which begins in January. Senator Gerald Hocker of Ocean View was re-elected Republican Leader and Senator Brian Pettyjohn of Georgetown was re-elected as Republican Whip. Senator Hocker says the GOP’s priorities include improving Delaware’s education system, enhancing public safety…
Read MoreLincoln Man Charged with Hit & Run in Stolen Vehicle
A Lincoln man is charged with multiple offenses after a hit and run in a stolen vehicle Saturday morning in Lincoln. Delaware State Police were called to Dupont Boulevard and Johnson Road around 9:30am for a hit and run crash. Police learned that the suspect, 32 year old David Frasier, stole an unoccupied delivery truck…
Read MoreLaurel Man Charged with Gun & Drug Offenses after Traffic Stop
A traffic stop early Saturday morning in Seaford led to the arrest of an 18 year old Laurel man. Delaware State Police on patrol on Middleford Road spotted a Chevy SUV cross the yellow line several times. Police stopped the SUV and contacted the driver – identified as 18 year old Juda Hudson of Laurel…
Read MoreDSP Cite Lewes Driver after Crash at Routes 1 & 16 Sunday
A Lewes man was cited after a crash at the intersection of Route 1 and 16 Sunday evening. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that just after 5pm a Jeep was stopped on Route 16/Broadkill Road and a pickup driven by a 30 year old Lewes man was eastbound and failed to stop…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired in Dover
A report of shots fired on John Clark Road in the Rodney Village area of Dover is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police were called just after midnight Monday morning and learned that two unknown black men and two other unknown men were arguing in the street when shots were fired. Investigation showed that…
Read MoreShed Fire in Salisbury Sunday Under Investigation
Firefighters in Salisbury were called for a fire Sunday evening on Church Street in Salisbury. Crews arriving on the scene just after 4:30 found a 10’ x 20’ shed well-involved with exposure to the residence. The fire was quickly brought under control and significant damage to the residence was prevented. Firefighters were on the scene…
Read MoreStatewide Burn Ban Lifted in Delaware
The Delaware State Fire Marshal has lifted the Statewide outside fire burn ban effective today, Monday, November 25. A reminder – open burning must comply with Delaware’s Open burning regulations. Additional information from State Fire Marshal John Rudd: “I would like to thank all Delawareans for their patience, cooperation, and vigilance during the recent record-breaking…
Read MoreSomerset & Talbot County Burn Bans End
Somerset County Commissioners have lifted the countywide burn ban there as of 8am on Monday, November 25th. Also a burn ban in Talbot County expired on Sunday, November 24 at 2pm. Across Maryland the Statewide burn ban was lifted last Thursday, with the exceptions of Wicomico, Somerset and Talbot Counties, which have now also lifted…
Read MoreWicomico County Lifts Countywide Burning Ban
Wicomico County has lifted the countywide burn ban. The committee, which includes representatives from four local Fire Chiefs, the Maryland Forest Service, Wicomico County Department of Planning & Zoning and the Health Department agreed unanimously that conditions have improved to where lifting the ban is safe and appropriate. Residents are now permitted to resume open…
Read MoreHOLIDAY HAPPENINGS 2024
2024 Holiday Happenings – Parades, Tree Lighting and other events. There are also dates and times when Santa will be in residence – in Rehoboth Beach, Lewes and Milford.
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
DelDOT officials advise that the Woodland Ferry near Seaford will be closed Wednesday through Friday for Thanksgiving. The ferry will reopen on Monday, December 2nd.
Read MoreState Fire Marshal Investigating Sunday Bridgeville House Fire
Bridgeville firefighters were called to a residential fire Sunday night just before 6 on Main Street in Bridgeville. Firefighters found a second floor bedroom on fire – additional companies were called to assist. The blaze was brought under control around 6:30, but firefighters remained on the scene for about 90 minutes. Town officials warned residents…
Read MoreWorcester Sheriff Looking for Suspect Who Bailed from a Stolen Vehicle during a Pursuit near Whaleyville
Worcester County Sheriff’s office is looking for man who was involved in a vehicle pursuit in the Whaleyville area Friday. Officials say the pursuit led to a wooded area near Shepherd’s crossing and Nelson Roads where deputies lost sight of the driver and sole occupant in the vehicle, which was stolen. The suspect is a…
Read MoreExpect Route 1 Traffic Shift Near Frederica on Sunday Night for Road Work
If you are driving on Route 1 in the area of the Delaware Turf Complex near Frederica in Kent County on Sunday, November 24th, expect a traffic shift while a contractor replaces a pipe under the roadway. Two lanes of traffic in each direction will be maintained on the northbound side of the roadway to…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Announces Judicial Nominations
Governor John Carney has made several judicial nominations including three for Sussex County. Gov. Carney will nominate the Honorable Bonnie David as Vice Chancellor of the Court of Chancery in Sussex County. Also nominated in Sussex County – Judge Paula Terese Ryan to be reappointed to Judge of the Family Court and Commissioner Sonja Truitt…
Read MoreOver 20,000 Chickens Die in Willards Chicken House Blaze
Over 20,000 chickens were lost in a fire early Friday morning north of Willards. Firefighters were called for a structure fire just after 5:30 Friday morning on New Hope Road. Crews arriving at the scene found a 500-foot long commercial chicken house on fire. Multiple fire companies from Wicomico and Sussex Counties provided assistance or…
Read MoreGroundbreaking for Nanticoke Crossing Park Thursday near Bethel
Ground was broken Thursday for the Nanticoke Crossing Park near Bethel. Trailhead and waterfront improvements will also begin on the 41-acre property off Woodland Ferry Road – overlooking the Nanticoke River. The property has been repurposed by the Sussex County Land Trust and other groups from a manufactured home community into the Nanticoke Crossing Park…
Read MoreRoute 54 Bridge Replacement Delayed
Delays with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) due to tidal and navigation issues have pushed back the replacement of the Route 54/Lighthouse Road bridge over the Ditch between the Little Assawoman and Assawoman Bays west of Fenwick Island. The project was to begin next spring, however construction is now not expected to begin until…
Read MoreDSP Cite Georgetown Woman after 4-Vehicle Crash in Harbeson Area
A Georgetown woman was cited after a four-vehicle crash Thursday evening around 6:30 at the intersection of Hollymount and Indian Mission Roads in the Harbeson area. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a Subaru and an Impala, which was northbound on Indian Mission Road, entered the intersection from the 4-way stop at…
Read MoreDon Preston Resigns from Rehoboth Beach Commission
The Rehoboth Beach Commission is one fewer after Commissioner Don Preston announced his resignation Thursday – effective immediately. Preston ran unopposed for the Commission and was sworn-in in 2023. Preston challenged Commissioner Jay Lagree for his seat on the Commission in 2023, but Lagree later withdrew from the race. City officials expect to appoint someone…
Read MoreUPDATE: Maryland Lifts Statewide Ban on Outdoor Burning; Burn Ban Updates for Wicomico and Worcester Counties
Following a review of weather and ground conditions, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has lifted a statewide ban on open-air burning that was implemented to prevent the spread of wildfires across the state. Following recent precipitation and a forecast of continued normal weather patterns for this time of year, the Maryland Forest Service determined the…
Read MoreBoard of Commissioners Continue Burn Ban in Somerset County
Upon the advisement of the fire chiefs, The Board of Commissioners in Somerset County will continue the imposed moratorium on all outdoor burning until further notice. The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources including campfires, bonfires, fireworks, leaf, brush, grass and trash burning and other similar methods of open incineration. Cooking with contained barbecue…
Read MoreAnnouncement of $1.8 Million Investment to Bolster Cybersecurity Training at Every Maryland Community College
Governor Wes Moore today announced a $1.8 million award to BCR Cyber and the Maryland Association of Community Colleges to bolster Maryland’s cybersecurity talent pipeline. The announcement was made during a ribbon cutting at Howard Community College. The funding, secured in partnership with U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, will help make Maryland more…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Urge Vigilance Against Telephone Scams Related to Bitcoin and Gift Cards
Maryland State Police at Salisbury Barrack have recently received reports for fraudulent activities requesting individuals to buy gift cards and disclose the card numbers. Maryland State Police remind you to exercise extreme caution when receiving phone calls or electronic notifications from sources about purchasing or using gift cards or depositing money into a Bitcoin ATM to…
Read More