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House Fire in Caroline County; Cause Under Investigation
The cause of a house fire on Main Street in Hillsboro in Caroline County yesterday evening is under investigation. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the fire originated in the first-floor bedroom of the two-story, wood-framed, single-family house. One firefighter was injured during fire suppression detail was transported to a local…
Read MoreTwo Bills Passed by DE House to Guide Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Delaware
The Delaware House has passed two bills aimed at guiding the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and addressing emerging threats from developing technology. Together, these measures, both sponsored by Representative Krista Griffith and Senator Stephanie Hansen, would establish a commission to advise on AI use and safety in the First State and create penalties for the dissemination of…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Murder-Suicide in Magnolia
UPDATE 05-07-24: Delaware State Police have identified 38-year-old Vicky Williams and 43-year-old Evan Cablayan, both of Magnolia, Delaware, as the victims that were killed in a suspected murder-suicide on April 29th in Magnolia. The suspect, Charles Williams 3rd, also of Magnolia, committed suicide during this incident. DSP Contact Info: The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident.…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested Following Shooting On Harmony Lane
A 19-year-old from Dover has been arrested for a shooting that happened Monday morning. At 10:30 a.m. that day, Dover Police were called to Harmony Lane for the report of shots fired. The investigation led police to believe that Javon Johnson was responsible for the shooting. During the incident, a vehicle with a 20-year-old Smyrna…
Read MoreSussex County Council Votes on Several Previously Deferred Land-Related Items
The Sussex County Council today voted on several items of old business that had been deferred. Included in the list of votes was an ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Map of Sussex County from an AR-1 Agricultural Residential District to a C-3 Heavy Commercial District for a certain parcel of land in Little Creek…
Read MoreSURVEY: One-Third of Delaware Households Lack Preparedness for Impending Natural Disasters
In recent years, natural disasters such as droughts, floods, and hurricanes have become increasingly frequent, gradually becoming the new norm. ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba commissioned a survey of 3,000 respondents to gauge the level of preparedness among households for coping with catastrophic weather conditions. When it came to Delaware specifically – a state affected by severe thunderstorms…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Frederica Woman for Felony Theft and Forgery
Delaware State Police have arrested a 30-year-old Frederica woman for felony theft and forgery charges. On May 6th, troopers were called to a home on Cooper Road in Dover for a theft. When troopers arrived, they talked to the 79-year-old victim who said that money and checks had been stolen from the house. The investigation led…
Read MoreSussex Technical High School Students Conduct Emergency DrillÂ
Sussex Technical High School’s Legal Support and Criminal Justice Technologies along with Coast Guard JROTC students, conducted an emergency drill earlier this month as part of their curriculum.  Under faculty supervision, the students successfully organized and executed an evacuation drill.  The scenario for the drill on May 2nd simulated a truck carrying a load of fertilizer with…
Read MoreDelaware Completes Some of Nation’s First Pharmacy Benefit Manager Exams
In an effort to lower pharmaceutical costs, the Delaware Department of Insurance has been building an investigation and enforcement program in order to address the multi-billion-dollar industry that has played a key role in increasing total cost of care and consolidating the pharmacy market. Following the unanimous passage of legislation in 2021, the Delaware Department…
Read MoreAnnouncement of Multistate Settlement in Principle with Opioid Manufacturer for Role in Fueling Opioid Epidemic
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced a multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Amneal Pharmaceuticals (Amneal) for its role in fueling the nationwide epidemic of opioid addictions and overdoses. Amneal produces several generic opioid products and was one of the largest manufacturers of opioids from 2006 to 2019, selling nearly nine billion pills.…
Read MoreUPDATE: Crash Near Greenwood Leaves Felton Man Dead
UPDATE: 05/06/24: The Delaware State Police has identified 65-year-old Arnold Hockensmith of Felton as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash yesterday morning in Greenwood. Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Previous Post: A crash just before 6am Sunday is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police say the…
Read MoreCruisin’ Ocean City Event Next Week to Draw Thousands With Significant Police Presence and Impacts to Traffic
The Ocean City, Maryland Police Department is taking all necessary steps to ensure everyone’s safety as thousands of car enthusiasts are expected to visit the resort community next week. From Tuesday, May 14th to Sunday, May 19th, Ocean City will be designated as a Special Event Zone due to the Cruisin’ Ocean City event. The…
Read MoreGeorgetown Elementary School Receives National Recognition from Project Lead The Way for Commitment to Empowering Students
Georgetown Elementary School has been recognized as a 2023-24 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School. This honor is given to a select number of elementary schools across the U.S. for providing broad access to transformative learning experiences for students through PLTW Launch, an elementary STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) curriculum. In addition, Millsboro Middle School was named…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Murder and Attempted Murder at Delaware State University
The Dover Police Department held a news conference this morning Monday to announce the arrest of two individuals in connection with an investigation into the murder that occurred at Delaware State University on April 21st. The Dover Police Department is announcing the arrest of 20-year-old Destry Jones and 18-year-old Damien Hinson– both of Dover, for…
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested for 6th Offense DUI
 A 59-year-old Milford man has been arrested for 6th Offense Felony DUI. The arrest happened yesterday afternoon, when just after 2 p.m., a trooper went to the scene of a Jeep Liberty that crashed into a mailbox and a utility pole on Cedar Creek Road near Heritage Road in Lincoln. Before the trooper arrived, he…
Read MoreWater Service Repair Today in Salisbury
Today, as part of the City of Salisbury’s efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the Water Distribution System, the Department of Waterworks Utilities Division today is repairing a water service at 304 Glen Avenue. Glen Avenue will be passable, as the outside East & West lanes will remain open. Work is underway this morning and will…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; Crash West of Laurel Leaves One Dead & One Injured
UPDATED 05-06-24: The Delaware State Police has identified 27-year-old Sofonias Escalante-Perez of Bloxom, Virginia, as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash near Laurel that occurred Saturday evening. Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Additional Information from DSP: Troopers ask anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal…
Read MoreUPDATED: Deadly Crash Near Gumboro
UPDATED – 05/05/24 – Delaware State Police have identified 22-year-old Fernando Fernandez of Frankford, Delaware, as the man who died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle fatal crash yesterday morning in Millsboro ============================================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 05/04/24 – A single vehicle crash just after 7 Saturday morning left a Frankford man dead. Delaware State Police…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fin Whale Beached North of Indian River Inlet
Sunday morning a fin whale beached on the shore just north of the Indian River Inlet. Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation Institute (MERR) officials are investigating but tell the Talk of Delmarva that it’s about 50′ 3” long and severely emaciated and they are doing what they can to minimize its suffering. Additional information from…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Crash Friday Afternoon Near Laurel
A crash Friday afternoon just before 2 sent two people to area hospitals. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that the 38 year old driver of a Toyota was westbound on Laurel Road and attempting to turn left onto Lowes Crossing Road when he was rear-ended by a box truck. Police say both…
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Kathy McGuiness Announces Run to be Democratic Nominee for 14th District Representative Seat
Former State Auditor Kathy McGuiness is running to be the Democratic nominee for State Representative of the 14th District in the primary election on September 10th. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti was in Dewey Beach yesterday for her announcement… McGuiness (Kathy McGuiness for DE State House District 14 (mcguinessfordelaware.com) is in a three-person race…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP & DHSS Issue Urgent Safety Advisory After Surge of Suspected Drug Overdoses in Sussex & Kent Counties
UPDATED – 05-04-24 – Delaware State Police continue to urge heightened awareness following a surge of suspected drug overdoses in Sussex County in the past week. Delaware Health and Social Services officials say they are now seeing cases in Kent County that require intubation and the level of care seen over the past week in…
Read MoreUS Coast Guard Retrieves Beached Buoy From Delaware Bay
The US Coast Guard and a Pennsylvania Army National Guard 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade helicopter retrieved a buoy that was beached at Del Haven in New Jersey on Wednesday. The buoy is an important marker for the Cape May Canal, but it broke off during weather last fall. The buoy was replaced shortly after…
Read MoreDE Republican Mike Ramone to Announce Run for Governor Monday
Friday morning 21st District Representative Mike Ramone announced on the Talk of Delmarva’s Mike Bradley in the Morning show that he would not be seeking re-election to the State House, but will toss his hat into an ever-growing GOP Primary race for Governor. In a release later in the day, Ramone also states that he…
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