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American Discovery 250 Relay Begins July 1 in California & Will Go Coast to Coast Ending at Cape Henlopen State Park
On July 1st the American Discovery 250 Relay will begin at Point Reyes in California and 6800-miles later will end in Lewes on Thanksgiving Day. The relay includes hikers, runners, bicyclers and others who go the full distance or a portion of it each day – carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence from…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Two Following Pursuit in a Stolen Car in Kent County
Delaware State Police arrested 19-year-old Aveion Edwards-Thomas and a 16-year-old male, both of Philadelphia, following a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle in Kent County Wednesday night. Troopers spotted a Nissan Altima reported stolen in Pennsylvania traveling on South Dupont Highway near Walnut Shade Road around 8:30 p.m. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle…
Read MoreDelaware Senate Unanimously Passes FY 27 Budget Bills
The Delaware Senate has voted to approve a $6.99 billion operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which includes funding for state employee and retiree compensation, public schools, healthcare services, public safety programs, and other statewide operations. The budget provides a 3% raise for state employees and additional pay increases for educators, while also supporting state…
Read MoreAAA: National Gas Price Average Drops Below $4/Gallon
Drivers are getting a break at the pump as the summer travel season heats up. For the first time since March 30th, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is down to $3.99. This marks nearly 4 straight weeks of declines. Crude oil prices are down as the U.S. and Iran reach a…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Bridgeville Man with Stolen Gun and Drugs in Kent County
Delaware State Police have arrested a 26-year-old Bridgeville man for felony gun and drug charges following a traffic stop Tuesday in Camden. On June 16th, at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Delaware State Police Kent County Special Investigations Unit were patrolling Berrytown Road near Willow Grove Road when they saw a Dodge Durango commit…
Read MoreMaryland Board of Public Works Approves Funding for Somers Cove Marina Improvements
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved funding to support the construction of bulkheads, piers, storm drains, utilities, and a boat ramp at Somers Cove Marina. This Marina plays a vital role in Crisfield and for Smith Island. Senator Mary Beth Carozza, who wrote a letter in support of the funding prior to approval,…
Read MoreTipped Worker Tax Relief Measure Clears Delaware House Committee
A bill providing state tax relief for tipped workers has cleared a House committee. The proposed legislation, sponsored by State Representative Jeff Hilovsky, would allow eligible workers to deduct up to $15,000 in tip income from their Delaware state taxes. The tax break would sunset at the end of 2029 unless renewed. House Substitute 1 for House…
Read MoreDNREC Opens New Delaware Environmental Laboratory in Smyrna
DNREC opened the new Delaware Environmental Laboratory near Smyrna today with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. This state-of-the-art facility features scientific analysis of emerging contaminants such as PFAS, water quality testing and early detection of human and animal diseases in Delaware. Participants in the ceremonial ribbon cutting included DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson along with representatives of the state’s…
Read MoreAAA: 72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel over July 4th Week – Slightly Higher than 2025
With the United States of America’s 250th anniversary as well as the 4th of July falling on a Saturday this year, we can expect very heavy trafffic during that holiday period. Jana Tidwell, who is the manager of public and government affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic, tells the Talk of Delmarva travelers are planning accordingly…. …
Read MoreGunfire Strikes Occupied Home and Unoccupied Vehicle in Dover
The Dover Police Department is investigating a shooting that damaged a home and vehicle in Barrister Place on Wednesday night. Officers responded to the area for a report the shots fired at approximately 11:31 P.M. Police say an unoccupied vehicle had been struck by gunfire and an occupied home was struck 2-3 times. There were…
Read MoreClothing Our Kids Awarded $10,000 From the Freeman Foundation’s FACES Program
Clothing Our Kids of Sussex County has received a $10,000 grant from the Freeman Foundation’s FACES Program. The nonprofit spends more than $156,000 annually on new school clothing for local children, and officials say the grant will help provide complete clothing packages for up to 34 students, with each child receiving a complete package that…
Read MoreTown Hall to Focus on Healthcare Access and Services in Georgetown Area
State Representative Valerie Jones Giltner will host a healthcare town hall on Monday, June 22nd, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sussex Academy of Arts & Sciences, located at 21150 Airport Road in Georgetown. The event will feature a panel discussion with local hospital systems on planned innovations aimed at addressing gaps in healthcare…
Read MoreCocaine Trafficker Sentenced for Distributing 956 Kilograms of Cocaine Along East Coast
A Queens, New York man has been sentenced to 275 months in federal prison for his role in a coast-to-coast cocaine trafficking conspiracy that supplied drugs to Delaware and other East Coast states. Federal prosecutors say 65-year-old Brahmananda Prasad transported cocaine from California to New York and distributed cocaine to multi-kilogram sub-distributors in New York…
Read MoreNew Law Expands Hunting Opportunities in Delaware
A new law signed by Governor Matt Meyer expands hunting opportunities in Delaware by allowing Sunday hunting for all game animals and game birds during established hunting seasons. Private landowners and public agencies may still decide whether to permit Sunday hunting on their properties. House Bill 278, backed by the bipartisan Delaware Sportsmen’s Caucus, passed…
Read MoreDriver Hospitalized Following Crash in Salisbury Area
Maryland State Police continue to investigate a crash that occurred earlier this morning at Route 50 and Naylor Mill Road near Salisbury. At approximately 7 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack responded to the scene. MSP tells the Talk of Delmarva that the preliminary investigation indicates a Hyundai Sonata was stopped at…
Read MoreOvernight crash and Fuel Spill in Seaford Area
The Talk of Delmarva has learned details about a crash that occurred overnight –about 12:30 AM on June 17th in Seaford. State Police say Volvo tractor and trailer was traveling eastbound on Stein Highway near Dulany Street. Police investigated and learned that the trailer disconnected from the tractor and the driver tried to slow down…
Read MoreDelaware Senate Advances Utility Oversight Bill
Following hours of debate, the Delaware Senate has advanced Senate Bill 326, which seeks to strengthen oversight of public utilities by limiting their ability to pass certain non-mandatory capital investment costs on to customers. The measure would increase transparency in utility billing, require regular audits by the Public Service Commission, and place restrictions on expenses…
Read MoreDNREC Offers Expanded Assistance for Farmers Due to Significantly Increased Reports of Deer Damage
DNREC has expanded its deer damage assistance programs in response to increased reports of crop losses caused by deer across Delaware. The agency is now offering expedited enrollment in the Extreme Deer Damage Assistance Program (EDDAP), allowing qualifying farmers to seek relief immediately without first completing certain paperwork requirements. Under EDDAP, hunters may harvest antlerless…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County FY 2027 Budget Approved
UPDATED – 06/16/26 – The Sussex County Council has approved a $300-million budget for FY 2027. Several members of the public spoke during the public hearings – with comments in thanks to the Council for the inclusion of a building permit surcharge for the public school districts inn Sussex County and Sussex Tech. While Council Vice…
Read MoreModular Classrooms to be Installed at Cape Henlopen HS & Sussex Consortium
Due to overcrowded facilities at Cape Henlopen High School, the District is installing eight modular classrooms to expand classroom space. Four of the modular units will go to the High School and four to the Sussex Consortium. Each can accommodate about 25 people, and have AC and heat, but no running water. The modular classrooms…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested for Attempted Murder Tuesday Morning
A Laurel man has been arrested for attempted murder after a shooting early Tuesday morning in Laurel. Delaware State Police and Laurel Police were called to Phillips Landing Road just after 2:30am where they found a 45 year old man with a gunshot wound to the chest. Medical aid was provided and the victim was…
Read More9 Rescued & Rehabilitated Sea Turtles to be Released in Ocean City Thursday
The National Aquarium Animal Rescue will release 9 rescued sea turtles on the beach at 40th Street in Ocean City on Thursday morning. These sea turtles were among hundreds rescued from Cape Cod in December of 2025 and were displaying symptoms of cold stunning – a condition similar to pneumonia that occurs in young turtles…
Read MoreState House Leadership Responds to Allegations of Domestic Violence Against District 3 Rep. Josue Ortega
Allegations have been brought against Delaware District 3 State Representative Josue Ortega involving an alleged domestic violence incident. House Democratic leadership issued a statement Tuesday in response to the accusation against Rep. Ortega that they are taking this seriously and that while due process must be carried out in the legal system, accountability in the…
Read MoreMajor Drug Manufacturing & Trafficking Operation Investigation in Wicomico County Leads to Seizure of Cocaine & Firearms
In February, an investigation was started by detectives assigned to the Wicomico County Joint Community Action Team into Leander Lewis of Salisbury for the suspected distribution and manufacture of drugs in Wicomico County. On May 28th, a search and seizure warrant was executed at a residence on South Delano Avenue in Salisbury. Lewis was arrested…
Read MoreGov Meyer Calls For Immediate Action to Protect Delaware Ratepayers & Hold Utilities Accountable
On Monday, Governor Matt Meyer called for immediate action to address rising energy costs and to protect Delaware ratepayers. He’s urging regulators, utilities, lawmakers and the public to prioritize energy affordability during the last weeks of the legislative session. Gov Meyer is calling on the Public Advocate to file a petition with the Public Service…
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