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Worcester County Closings for Easter Holiday
Worcester County Government offices, including all five Branch Libraries, will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026 for Good Friday. Normal business hours will resume Monday, April 6. Recreation and Parks will be closed Friday through Sunday, April 3-5, and will resume standard hours of operation on April 6. The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers…
Read MoreShred Event in Georgetown Saturday, April 18
AARP Delaware and the Georgetown Public Library will host a free shredding event on Saturday, April 18 from 10am to 1pm at the Georgetown Public Library. The event is part of AARP Fraud Watch Network efforts statewide. Shredding old bank statements, credit card bills, Medicare cards and anything else with personal information on it is…
Read MoreAnnual Easter for Thousands Event Held This Weekend at Mountaire Farms in Selbyville
The annual Easter For Thousands event on Delmarva was held yesterday in Selbyville with several dignitaries helping pack meal boxes for families this year. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… The Mountaire Cares program is hosting packing events at four locations this year – one on Delmarva and three in North Carolina…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Two for Courier Scam in Seaford
Two New Yorkers have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a courier scam investigation in Seaford. Police were contacted by an 84 year old man who believed he was the victim of a scam. Police say in the days prior, the victim encountered a pop-up that locked him out of his computer and instructed…
Read MoreSingle Vehicle Crash on Armory Road Damages Utility Pole; about 1500 DEC Members without Power Overnight
A single vehicle crash on Armory Road near Frankford just after 12:30 Saturday morning shut the roadway down for hours after causing damage to a utility pole. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a 24 year old Millsboro man was northbound when he failed to negotiate a slight curve in the area…
Read MoreMaryland Senate Passes Capital Budget with Funding for Key Lower Shore Priorities
Expanded mental health support for students is coming to Maryland’s Eastern Shore after the Maryland Senate approved a $1.8 billion capital budget. The plan includes $2.5 million for a Kennedy Krieger Institute behavioral health school in Wicomico County—a project local leaders have pushed for over the past three years. Advocates say the facility will serve…
Read MoreBethany Beach Police Arrest 2 after Drug Investigation
An investigation in the use of illegal drugs in a residence in Bethany Beach led to the arrest of two people on Thursday. Bethany Beach Police with assistance of the Governor Task Force executed a search warrant at a home on Garfield Parkway and found 47 year old William Lewis and 45 year old Amy…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Convicted of Illegal Possession of Firearm
A Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to one count of illegal possession of a regulated firearm. Administrative Judge for the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Judge S. James Sarbanes accepted the plea and sentenced 64 year old Leon Grant to 15 years in prison with all but 7 years suspended. Five years is a mandatory…
Read MoreBerlin Man Arrested after Fight Early Friday Morning in Ocean City
Ocean City Police were called to the area of 83rd Street just after 1am Friday for a disorderly male. Police found evidence of a fight that ha taken place both inside and outside a residence and determined that the victim and suspect are acquaintances who were inside together when the fight occurred. The suspect was…
Read MoreWill Imbrie-Moore Launches Primary Campaign for DE’s 19th House District
Former Biden/Harris campaign staffer and teacher Will Imbrie-Moore has launched a primary campaign for the 19th House District in the Stanton area. Imbrie-Moore is running on a platform of fully funding public schools and school meals, fighting the housing crisis and raising the minimum wage to $20 by 2035. He believes that the current administration…
Read MoreNo Kings Demonstrations Throughout Delmarva Saturday
Demonstrators will be out Saturday sending the message “No Thrones, No Crowns, No Kings” throughout Delmarva. The demonstrations in Delaware are organized by Indivisible Delaware and co-sponsored by several partners – including the ACLU of Delaware and the Delaware Working Families Party. The demonstrations focus on protecting the rule of law, defending civil liberties, and…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Closed Till Further Notice
DelDOT has shut down the Woodland Ferry for maintenance repairs until further notice. No further information has been made available
Read MoreCourt of Chancery Rules with State; Clears Way for Offshore Wind Substation in Dagsboro
Delaware Court of Chancery has upheld the General Assembly’s authority to allow an electric substation needed to bring offshore wind power to Delaware at Dagsboro. The Sussex County Council voted 4 to 1 to deny a conditional use permit (Conditional Use No. 2515). In response, the Delaware General Assembly passed Senate Bill 159 which says…
Read MoreDover Police Arrest 2 in Shooting Incident Wednesday Afternoon in the Village of Westover
Two have been arrested by Dover Police in connection with a shooting incident that occurred just after 3:30 Thursday afternoon in the Village of Westover. Police were called for shots fired in the area of Thames Drive and learned that an 18 year old male was struck in the leg. The victim was taken to…
Read MoreBerlin Homeowner Convenience Center Will No Longer Accept Yard Waste
Beginning April 1, 2026, the Berlin Homeowner Convenience Center (HOCC) will no longer accept yard waste. Following a series of February snowstorms, the Berlin HOCC temporarily accepted yard waste to assist residents with cleanup efforts. After April 1, yard waste will only be accepted at the following Solid Waste locations: Central Landfill in Newark Pocomoke…
Read MoreDelaware Senate Advances Bill Addressing Mental Health Provider Shortage
Delaware’s psychology licensing laws would be modernized, and access to mental health services would be expanded under legislation that has cleared the Delaware Senate. The measure, sponsored by Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn now heads to the House for further consideration. According to the Delaware State Senate – Republican Caucus, Senate Substitute 1 to Senate…
Read MorePump Prices Rising Amid Middle East Conflict and Demand During Spring Break Season
Prices at the pump continue to rise in connection with the war in the Middle East. According to AAA, crude oil prices remain high as the Iran conflict nears the 4-week mark. The national average could reach $4/gallon in the coming days for the first time since August 2022. Gasoline demand is also on the…
Read MoreSenator Blunt Rochester Introduces Housing Affordability Legislation
Expanding access to affordable homeownership, Delaware Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester has introduced the Permanent Housing Affordability Act in Washington. The bill would use federal seed funding to boost the supply of permanently affordable homes through shared equity programs. Key provisions include creating a national fund for low-cost construction loans, launching grants to purchase land for…
Read MoreSussex County Habitat for Humanity Dedicates Home in Laurel
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity (SCHFH) dedicated its latest home in Laurel on Tuesday afternoon, marking the third house the organization has dedicated this month with others in Seaford and Milford. The most recent home was a rehabbed project, with the organization providing upgrades, repairs, and more to modernize the house for its newest homeowner…
Read MoreGov. Moore: Maryland Rebuilding Two years after Key Bridge Tragedy
Two years after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland Governor Wes Moore says the state is making rapid progress on recovery and rebuilding. In an op-ed in the Baltimore Sun, Moore emphasized honoring the victims, supporting affected families, and highlighting Marylanders’ resilience. He noted that cleanup, funding distribution, and reopening the Port…
Read MoreBipartisan Bill Targets Credit Repair Scams Nationwide
A bipartisan effort to crack down on credit repair scams is gaining momentum in Washington. Delaware Rep. Sarah McBride joined California Republican Young Kim to introduce the Ending Scam Credit Repair Act—now advancing in the Senate through Delaware Senator Chris Coons and Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski. The bill would block credit repair companies from charging…
Read MoreDelaware Legislation Introduced Addressing School Safety, Raising Penalties for Assaults on Educators
Delaware educators say school safety is a major factor in whether they remain in the profession. In response, lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at strengthening protections for teachers and school staff. The measure elevates cases where an educator is intentionally or recklessly injured to a charge of second-degree assault. The bill defines an educator broadly,…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Announces Major Broadband Milestone for Delaware
Governor Matt Meyer and the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) have announced federal approval of Delaware’s comprehensive plan to expand high-speed broadband infrastructure to more than 4,728 unserved and underserved homes and businesses. Nearly $27.8 million in federal funding was secured for this plan. According to the Office of the Governor, this approval represents…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash West of Milford Monday Night
UPDATE 03/25/26: The Delaware State Police has identified 74-year-old Richard Bielawski of Harrington, Delaware, as the man who died in a pedestrian hit-and-run crash on Monday in Milford. The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Original Post: A hit and run crash west of Milford Monday night just after 8 has turned…
Read MoreMaryland House Considers Budget Amendments on Taxes, Fees, and Nonprofit Oversight
Maryland House Republicans proposed several amendments to the FY 2027 budget aimed at increasing affordability, including a 30-day gas tax holiday, halting a planned gas tax increase, and rolling back various fees. Democrats questioned the effectiveness of the proposals, while Republicans argued the amendments would provide meaningful savings to residents. Republican members also offered amendments…
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