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National ‘Move Over Day’ October 19th; AAA Urges Drivers to ‘Slow Down, Move Over’
National Move Over Day is designated for today, Saturday, October 19th, and AAA is urging drivers to slow down and ‘move over,’ when approaching first responders, emergency roadside workers and disabled motorists at the roadside. While it’s important to keep this in mind at all times, you especially should be alert as the days grow…
Read MoreBethany Beach Woman Arrested After Kicking Police Chief at Council Meeting
A Bethany Beach woman has been arrested after she kicked Chief of Police Patrick Foley as he was leaving the Town Council meeting Friday afternoon. Police were at the meeting for a promotional ceremony and arrested 66 year old Lisa Bilder immediately after the assault, which was recorded by the Town Meeting Room camera. Bilder…
Read MoreTRAFFIC ALERT: Two New All Way Stops in Milton
If you drive in Milton – there are two new All Way Stops that have been put into service. One is at the intersection of Chestnut and Wharton Streets – the other at Federal and Wharton Streets. The All Way Stops were placed Friday morning.
Read MoreDSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday West of Lewes
Delaware Solid Waste will hold a household hazardous waste and electronic goods collection Saturday from 8am to 2pm at Love Creek Elementary on Route 24 in Lewes. There will also be document shredding – you can bring 2 boxes per person. This is the last DSWA collection event downstate this year and it will happen…
Read MoreGov. Moore Announces $60.5-million in Federal Funding to Support Victim Services in Maryland
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced an investment of $60.5-million in federal and state funds to support victim services in Maryland. This funding ensures that every Marylander has access to the resources they need to heal and seek justice. The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy has implemented a fully competitive and open Victims…
Read MoreExpungement Fair – Tuesday Afternoon in Milford – Must Pre-Register
Delaware State Senator Darius Brown will hold a series of expungement fairs this fall – with the first in Milford on Tuesday from 4 to 6pm. These fairs will provide free one-on-one legal counseling services on a first-come first-served basis – however you MUST pre-register. Justice-involved Delawareans will have a direct opportunity for a second…
Read MoreDE Unemployment Remains Steady
Delaware’s unemployment rate remained the same from August to September – at 4.2% while the national rate dropped from 4.2% to 4.1%. In Sussex County unemployment fell from 4% in August to 3.1% in September – which is still lower than 3.7% a year ago. The unemployment rates for all three Delaware counties were lower…
Read MoreOvernight Crossroad Pipe Replacement to Begin Monday on MD 328 in Caroline County
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) will replace crossroad pipes under MD 328 (New Bridge Road) at two locations between Willow Pond and Saulsbury roads in Caroline County beginning October 20. All work will be completed by mid-November, weather permitting. Motorists should be alert for a single-lane flagging operation during work hours,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Images Released, DSP Requests Public’s Assistance in Identifying Suspects in 2023 Laurel Homicide
UPDATED 10/17/24: The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is asking for your help in identifying suspects in a homicide that occurred in Laurel last year. On October 29th, 2023, at approximately 2:47 p.m., Laurel Police Department and Delaware State Troopers responded to a reported shooting on the 500 block of West 7th Street in the…
Read MoreMD Attorney General’s Office Warns Consumers of Fraudulent Charities and Scams While Donating to Hurricane Relief
As states in the Southeast face recovery from the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many of you want to help by donating. Unfortunately, scammers often exploit disasters by setting up fake charities to take advantage of people’s goodwill. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is warning you to be cautious of the fraudulent charities and…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Health Issues Consumer Advisory for Enoki Mushrooms
The Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers not to eat enoki mushrooms produced by Enoki King Mushroom Farm of Ventura, CA, because of potential contamination with Listeria bacteria. Samples collected and tested by the Maryland Department of Health in early October were positive for the Listeria bacteria. The Department is working with the U.S. Food…
Read MoreMDOT State Highway Administration to Resurface Six Miles of MD 405 in Queen Anne’s County
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will resurface six miles of MD 405 (Price Station Road) between US 301 (Blue Star Memorial Highway) and MD 304 (Ruthsburg Road)–in Queen Anne’s County beginning October 21st. All work should be completed by mid-December, weather permitting. Work includes milling, patching, paving and striping. Motorists should be…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest Made After Wrong-Way Fatal Crash on Route 13 Near Seaford
UPDATED 10/17/24: Delaware State Police have arrested 24-year-old Luis Lucas-Mendez of Georgetown for vehicular homicide, DUI, and related charges following a fatal crash earlier this month that left two people dead. The crash occurred on October 6th on Sussex Highway near Cannon Road, involving a 2016 Nissan Rogue and a 2005 Honda Pilot. The Rogue, driven by a…
Read MoreNew Castle County Governor’s Task Force Arrest Maryland Man and One Other Person in Vehicle Stolen Out of Cambridge
Delaware State Police arrested two men–one from Wilmington, Delaware and the other from Cambridge, Maryland after members of the New Castle County Governor’s Task Force patrolling the area of New Castle Avenue and Rogers Road, located a Honda Accord that had been reported stolen out of Cambridge, following a registration computer check. Yesterday evening between…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Health Helps Businesses Comply with the Updated Clean Indoor Air Act
The Maryland Department of Health has released new resources to help businesses comply with the updated Clean Indoor Air Act. As of July 1, 2024, the act prohibits electronic smoking devices, such as vapes and e-cigarettes, in all indoor areas open to the public. The act mandates that businesses with indoor areas accessible to the…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Collision in Greenwood
UPDATE 10/17/24: Delaware State Police have identified 28-year-old Joshua Reynoso-Velasquez of Seaford as the man who died after his vehicle crashed on October 16th in Greenwood. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Additional Info: Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal R.…
Read MoreLewes Police Department Announces Officer Promotions and Increased Salary
Upon receiving approval of Mayor & City Council, the Lewes Police department has announced promotions of three tenured police officers, and the upgrade of salaries of all current police staff and recruit police officers. Officer promotions include 13-year veteran Sergeant James Locklear who has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Also, 16-year veteran Corporal…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Burglary and Assault in Caroline County
Two individuals were arrested and are being held without bond for burglarizing a home, damaging property and assaulting the victim (s). According to deputies from the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office, the burglary and assault occurred on October 15th on Mill Street in Greensboro. Prior to deputies arriving on the scene, they learned that the two…
Read MoreUpdate on Projects in Dewey Beach to Address Flooding Issues
Three planned projects in the Town of Dewey Beach to address flooding are in progress. The paving project for streets in the Town is on hold until the spring, according to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT). Town Manager Bill Zolper tells the Talk of Delmarva that the Read Avenue bayside grant project is…
Read MoreTransportation Officials Urge Extra Caution as Days Get Shorter and Halloween Approaches
Maryland State Transportation officials urge all highway users to exercise extra caution as days get shorter during autumn months. With the sun setting earlier and Halloween approaching, motorists need to stay alert for pedestrians and bicyclists. October is designated National Pedestrian Safety Month by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to the NHTSA, 78%…
Read MoreWorcester Prosecutors Earn Highest DUI Conviction Rate Again
The Office of the State’s Attorney for Worcester County has once again earned the highest conviction rate in the State of Maryland for the prosecution of alcohol and drug-related driving offenses, according to 2023 data released by the University of Maryland’s National Study Center for Trauma and EMS. Worcester County prosecutors handled nearly 1,000 DUI/DWI…
Read MoreBicycle-Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project Completed in Dorchester County
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has completed a $1.1 million project to install new bicycle-pedestrian facilities in Dorchester County along MD 392 (Delaware Avenue) from MD 331 (Main Street) to west of Taylor Avenue in the Town of Hurlock. Construction on the project began this spring. According to the MDOT State Highway…
Read MoreOne Victim Found Dead in Overnight Fire in Hartly
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fatal fire that was reported at 3:20 am on Crystal Road in Hartly. The Hartly Fire Company responded and found a detached garage as well as a single-family home on fire. Multiple fire companies also responded to assist, and as firefighters were working to put out the…
Read MoreWilmington Woman Arrested by Felton PD for Offensive Touching and Leaving the Scene of a Collision
A 20-year-old Wilmington woman is facing criminal charges in connection with a collision in Felton that resulted in injury. In the evening of October 8th at 7:22 PM, the Felton Police Department responded to an Offensive Touching complaint on Lumbard Street. A male victim reported an injury to his knee after a woman identified as…
Read MoreOpen Burning Ban Issued for Delaware
There has been below-average precipitation since late summer and Sussex County and New Castle County are abnormally dry according to DNREC officials. DNREC and the Delaware State Fire Marshal have issued a statewide ban on all open burning until further notice. While water demand decreases in the fall – and Delaware’s reservoirs and aquifers are…
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