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Statewide 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 MoreFire at Grain Silo in Mardela Springs Ruled Accidental
A fire at an approximately 60-foot, metal framed grain silo yesterday was accidental according to the investigation by the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The silo is located on Athol Road in Mardela Springs. Fire officials say the blaze was caused specifically by an accidental, spontaneous combustion of Milo grain during the drying…
Read MoreFirst State Military Academy Recognizes Cadets for Their Outstanding Performance
First State Military Academy today held its annual quarterly awards ceremony. The purpose of the awards ceremony is to recognize those cadets who have excelled in our culture of academic rigor, military discipline, citizenship, leadership, and the demonstration of strong moral values. Included are 5 symbolic awards, 4 academic excellence awards, and 1 award for…
Read MoreAAA: Nearly 217,000 Delawareans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
AAA is projecting that nearly 217,000 Delawareans will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, an increase of nearly 2% over last year – exceeding pre-pandemic numbers and setting a new record. As usual, the great majority of those travelers will be driving to their holiday destinations. AAA is projecting that more than 198,000 Delawareans (more…
Read MoreSpeaker-Elect Minor-Brown Names New House Majority Caucus Chief of Staff
Speaker-elect Melissa Minor-Brown has announced the appointment of Nicholas Brock as Chief of Staff for the Delaware House Majority Caucus. Brock currently serves as a magistrate with Delaware’s Justice of the Peace Court. He previously served as the Chief Legislative Policy Advisor with Wilmington City Council and legislative aide to former Delaware State Senate Majority…
Read MoreMD Board of Public Works Votes to Approve US Wind’s Wetlands Application
The Maryland Board of Public Works voted to approve Wetlands License No. 23-0813 to construct a 353 foot long by 30 foot wide concrete pier with associated timber fenders and to construct 383 linear feet of replacement steel bulkhead as part of US Wind’s Operation and Maintenance Facility (O&M) in the West Ocean City Harbor.…
Read MoreWicomico Schools Boundary Study: Draft Options to be Shared with the Public Nov. 21st, Feedback Open Until Dec. 9th
The 2024-2025 school boundary study process for Wicomico County Public Schools is now at the halfway point, and the next opportunity to attend a public meeting and review two draft options for boundary changes is this Thursday, Nov. 21st. Two public information meetings will be held. At those meetings, the draft boundary changes will be…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Pair for Organized Retail Theft at Rehoboth Beach Tanger Outlets
Delaware State Police have arrested two individuals–30-year-old Shakiel Carter of Dover and 24-year-old Tramel Wright of Hartly– for organized retail crime and related charges following shoplifting incidents at Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth Beach on November 16th. Police were called to The North Face after reports of shoplifting involving Carter and Wright. Carter, who provided false…
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