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Nylon Capital Redevelopment Project in Progress
The Nylon Capital Redevelopment Project is well underway following a special groundbreaking event earlier this spring. State Representative Danny Short tells the Talk of Delmarva about what work is being done right now… In addition to the demolition that is taking place at the site, Representative Short says that out in front of the location,…
Read MorePHOTOS: A Sneak Peak into this Weekend’s Dover AFB Airshow
The public will have a rare glimpse into the world of military aviation this Saturday and Sunday at Dover Air Force Base. On static display and flying over the base will be an assortment of historical and modern aircraft. For example, this is the C-17 (call sign “Reach 871”) which flew 823 Afghan citizens from…
Read MoreShoplifting Seminar in Rehoboth Beach
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold a seminar for retail businesses on Tuesday, May 21st on Shoplifting Indicators and Prevention. Presented by the Rehoboth Beach and Delaware State Police you’ll learn to detect shoplifting behaviors, prevent shoplifting in your business and the prosecution of shoplifting crimes. The seminar is from 10:30am to…
Read MoreDeadline Nearing for Sexual Abuse Survivors to File Claims Against the Archdiocese of Baltimore
If you are a survivor of abuse from clerics or employees from the Archdiocese of Baltimore – May 31st is the deadline for you to come forward and seek justice. Over 100 claims will be filed in the next two weeks – regardless of when the abuse occurred – allowed by the new Child Victims…
Read MoreCatholic Charities to Reopen Princess Anne Homeless Shelter
A shelter in Princess Anne that’s been closed since the summer of 2023 will be reopening. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington will reopen and manage the facility formerly known as the Lower Shore Shelter. This shelter will be leased by Catholic Charities from Somerset County – the new shelter is expected to be…
Read MoreGov Moore Announces Broadband Awards to Provide Internet Access to 2,400 Maryland Households
Governor Wes Moore has announced $19.6-million in FY 2024 awards through a new Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development program to help more Marylanders access high-speed, affordable internet. Home Stretch for Difficult to Serve Properties will provide internet access to about 2400 unserved Maryland households in its first round. Additional information from the MD…
Read MoreStatewide Changes to DART Service Begin Sunday
Beginning on Sunday, there will be a statewide service change for DART. This will include several services in Sussex County in an effort to improve on-time performance and connections for Route 201 year round and 212 and 215. Other routes will be adjusted as well and the Orange Line – Rout 203 is being discontinued…
Read MoreGov Moore Signs HB 1340 to Repeal Wicomico County Liquor Monopoly
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano was on hand for the signing by Governor Wes Moore this week of HB 1340. This measure was sponsored by Delegate Carl Anderton of Delmar – it repeals the monopoly of the Wicomico County Liquor Control Board and its dispensaries on the sale and distribution of certain liquor at wholesale…
Read MoreTwo Hartly Men Charged with Drug Offenses after 2-month Investigation
Two Hartly men have been arrested after a two-month long drug investigation. Delaware State Police executed a search warrant at a residence on Slaughter Station Road in Hartly on Thursday and arrested 32 year old Joshua Bryant and the property owner, 58 year old Shawn Haley who were both at the house. The search turned…
Read MoreDE Unemployment Unchanged – Matches National Average at 3.9%
Delaware’s statewide unemployment rate for April was unchanged from March at 3.9% – while the national average increased a tenth of a percent to 3.9% in April – the first time the two have been equal since January of 2020! Delaware’s unemployment rate has been higher than the national average for 33 consecutive months –…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two File for Two Seats for Millsboro Town Council – NO Election in June
UPDATED – 05/17/24 – The Town of Millsboro will NOT have an election on Saturday, June 8th. Only one person filed for each of the open seats. Mary D’Silva was the only candidate to file for the vacant District 1 seat and Robert McKee filed for the District 3 seat. Neither of the incumbents –…
Read MoreOver 30 DANG Soldiers Soon to Deploy to Middle East
The Delaware National Guard will hold a deployment ceremony at the Smyrna Readiness Center on Saturday for over 30 Army National Guard soldiers who will be deployed for a year in the Middle East later this month. These soldiers are from the 261st Theater Tactical Signal Brigade and will be tasked primarily with providing command…
Read MoreUnity Square Ribbon Cutting This Evening in Salisbury
The City of Salisbury celebrates the grand opening of Unity Square this evening. This is part of the Third Friday’s entertainment. Third Friday begins at 5pm – the ribbon cutting for Unity Square is at 5:30. Unity Square is a vibrant new park designed to be a year-round destination for families and friends to come…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs Senate Bill 2(S)–Gun Safety Legislation; DSSA Filing a Federal Lawsuit Challenging the New Law
The Permit to Purchase law–Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 2– that Governor John Carney signed today (May 16th) aims to reduce gun suicides and community violence–making Delaware families and communities safer. The Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association released a statement in response that… “DSSA believes this legislation is unquestionably unconstitutional under both Delaware’s Constitution and…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Signs Legislation to Make Maryland SaferÂ
The goal of making Maryland safer is being implemented, as Governor Wes Moore today presided over the fourth bill signing ceremony of 2024, which included bills under the Moore-Miller Administration’s 2024 legislative agenda. Governor Moore says the state is made safer as a result of signing bills to support victims, build stronger pipelines to law…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Detectives Arrest One of Two Men for Fraudulent Credit Card Purchases at Local Businesses
Delaware State Police have arrested a New York man for making fraudulent credit card purchases at two local businesses. Police learned that two men used a fake credit card to purchase over $3,800 of merchandise from Coastal Wine and Spirits on Coastal Highway in Milton. Police responded to the report of the theft on May…
Read MoreWeapons Detection System to be Utilized at Laurel Middle High School
The Laurel School District announced this week that a recently acquired weapons detection system will be deployed at Laurel Middle High School to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all students and staff. This system will be utilized randomly and intermittently to enhance efforts in maintaining a safe campus. Mr. Ashley Q. Giska,…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Announce Formation of Highway Safety Unit
In a new effort to reduce fatalities and crashes in the First State, the Delaware State Police has announced the creation of the new Highway Safety Unit (HSU). The goal of the unit is to promote safety on Delaware’s roadways through proactive enforcement measures and public education initiatives. The HSU will consist of an eleven-person…
Read MoreCarl M. Freeman Foundation Awards 13 Grants to Local Nonprofits
The Carl M. Freeman Foundation recently announced grant awards for 13 Sussex County nonprofit organizations and schools through the FACES (Freeman Foundation Assists Communities with Extra Support) Grant Program. The FACES program supports small organizations located in Sussex County that provide grassroots services to the community. The 13 organizations receiving grants include the Howard T.…
Read MoreCongressman Harris, State and Local Lawmakers, Urge the MDE to Hold a Public Hearing in Ocean City to Address Concerns with the West Ocean City Pier Development
Congressman Andy Harris along with state and local lawmakers want the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) to hold a public hearing in Ocean City, Maryland to review its process for developing U.S. Wind’s West Ocean City Pier. The MDE already held a public comment hearing at the Wor-Wic Community College on March 25, 2024; however,…
Read MoreDelDOT: Signalized Route 9 Lewes Area Intersection Now Open; Traffic Flow Improved
The signalized Route 9 intersection at Plantation Road/Beaver Dam Road is now open as of Thursday, May 16th, according to DelDOT. The intersection includes a new access point from Route 1 southbound, allowing traffic movements to Route 9 west and across Route 9 to reach Plantation Road/Beaver Dam Road through the new roundabout. Improvements have…
Read MoreFederalsburg Man Wanted for Attempted Murder and Assault Arrested in Cambridge Following Pursuit
A 29-year-old Federalsburg man has been arrested after deputies from the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop the vehicle he was driving on Ocean Gateway in the Trappe area. They were trying to stop him due to moving violations, and they also received a license plate reader (LPR) hit that the vehicle registration was…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Queen Anne’s County Under Investigation
The cause of a fire at a house on 112 Maryland Road, Stevensville, Queen Anne’s County is under investigation. The blaze broke out in the kitchen of the one-story, single-family home yesterday evening. The monetary loss of structure and contents is estimated at $200,000. No injuries or deaths were reported. The smoke alarm was present and…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Milestone Goal for Land Conservation
The State of Maryland has achieved a milestone goal for land conservation required by state legislation six years ahead of schedule. The Maryland Department of Planning, in the latest update of the Maryland Protected Lands Dashboard, reports that Maryland has already met the 30% mark with more than 1.85 million acres of land conserved as…
Read MoreSenators Coons, Cornyn Host Law Enforcement Caucus Event on Recruitment and Retention
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and John Cornyn of Texas hosted a Senate Law Enforcement Caucus discussion today. The discussion focused on state and local law enforcement hiring and staffing challenges. Senator Coons talked about the issues surrounding recruitment… The panel, “Recruitment and Retention Issues Facing State and Local Departments,” featured on-the-ground perspectives from Delaware law enforcement officers and highlighted Senator Coons’ bipartisan…
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