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DSP Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Magnolia
Delaware State Police were called to East Cherry Drive in Magnolia for a domestic incident just after 9 Monday night and learned the 37 year old Kristopher Glanden of Frederica was reported to be suicidal, armed with a handgun and attempting to enter the residence where his ex and other family members were. Troopers found…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Signs FY 2027 Budget
Delaware is ready to start the new fiscal year. Governor Matt Meyer signed the FY 2027 operating budget Tuesday afternoon. The $6.99-billion plan invests in public education, affordable housing, healthcare and the state workforce while lowering costs and expanding opportunity for Delaware families. Public education is the largest expense in the FY 2027 budget –…
Read MoreBethany Beach Independence Day Parade CANCELED
Bethany Beach has canceled it’s 250th Anniversary Parade on Friday because of the extreme heat event. Town officials are currently continuing with other July 4th events, but urge everyone to stay save, follow weather guidance, stay hydrated, limit prolonged outdoor activity and monitor official Town communication for updated regarding future celebration plans.
Read MoreGov Moore Declares State of Preparedness Ahead of Heatwave
Governor Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness ahead of the heatwave that will grip Delmarva this week. Conditions are expected to last from Wednesday through Sunday, July 5th. The State of Preparedness ensures that Maryland is ready to protect people ahead of this extreme heat and asks Marylanders to do their part to…
Read MoreDHSS Opens Cooling Stations at State Service Centers Today thru July 2
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services is opening cooling enters to provide residents with a safe place to escape the heat as a stretch of dangerously hot and humid weather arrives on Delmarva. DHSS cooling centers will be open in all three counties from today through July 2 from 8:30am to 4:30pm. These…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gov. Meyer Asks DE PSC to Suspend Upcoming Delmarva Power Rate Increase; Response from Delmarva Power
Governor Matt Meyer is calling on the Delaware Public Service Commission to suspend the upcoming Delmarva Power rate increase on July 9th – and to keep Delmarva Power’s distribution rates at their current level while the latest request by the utility for a rate hike is reviewed by the PSC. Governor Meyer told the PSC…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Assault & Weapons Offenses
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for assault and weapons offenses. Court records show 60 year old Arnold Miles was convicted in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County in February following a 2-day trial of 1st degree assault and weapons offenses. In January 2025 after a family conflict, Miles arranged…
Read MoreMosquito Control to Spray near Milton & Lincoln Monday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 29, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: Near Milton and Lincoln. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 127, 139, and 141. All insecticides to…
Read MoreUS Senator Injured in Lewes Crash
Senator Chris Coons was briefly hospitalized Sunday after the vehicle that he was a passenger in was involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Lewes. The crash occurred just after 10am in the area of East Savannah Road and Massachusetts Avenue. The Senator’s office released a statement Sunday afternoon which said that “a Delaware driver experienced…
Read MoreTemporary Closure of 4th Street in Lewes Tuesday for Repairs and Paving
The City of Lewes will be closing part of 4th Street on Tuesday for pothole repairs and paving. This work will be done between Savannah Road and Chestnut Street with the road closure starting around 6:30am. Work is expected to last several hours.
Read MoreEarly Morning Fire West of Fenwick Island on Lighthouse Road
Firefighters from Roxana were called to North Bay Marina on Route 54/Lighthouse Road near Roxana early this morning for a structure fire. Crews arriving at the scene just after 4am found smoke showing and multiple fire companies were called to assist. Officials from Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company say inside the building a boat caught…
Read MoreSussex County Land Trust Celebrates 25 Years of Conservation at Annual Meeting
UPDATE (Friday, June 26th): The Sussex County Land Trust celebrated its 25th Anniversary year on Friday. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Original Post: Sussex County Land Trust Executive Director Sara Bluhm tells the Talk of Delmarva that the public is invited at 12:30 PM to hear presentations on highlights regarding the…
Read MoreIncarcerated Students Earn High School Diplomas as Academic Year Ends
On Thursday, 27 students in cap and gown were awarded high school diplomas during commencement ceremonies in the prison chapels at the Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution and at SCI in Georgetown. These graduates are among 42 incarcerated students who range in age from 18 to 64 who earned Groves Adult High School diplomas during the…
Read MoreCape Henlopen HS Student Appointed as 2026-27 Student Member to State Board of Education
Cape Henlopen High School’s Caleb Marcus has been appointed as the student member of the Delaware State Board of Education for the 2026-27 school year. Governor Matt Meyer announced the appointment Friday. This is a non-voting position which provides the student perspective on issues affecting Delaware’s’ public education system and helps to inform Board discussions…
Read MoreRepair of Ocean View Post Office Now a Rebuild – More Delays
Senator Gerald Hocker and Representative Ron Gray learned Friday that the Ocean View Post Office now will undergo a rebuild rather than a repair. The rebuild will begin in the spring of 2027 – with completion expected in the fall. Initially the Sussex County lawmakers were told by US Senator Chris Coons that the rehab…
Read MoreLegislation to Enhance Firearm Dealer Oversight in Delaware Passes in State House
Legislation that enhances firearm dealer oversight in Delaware was passed Thursday in the State House. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 300 strengthens oversight of firearms dealers by implementing an enhanced licensing system with stricter inspection, reporting and security requirements. The sponsors of the bill worked with the Delaware State Sportsmen Association, NRA and the…
Read MorePedicabs Begin to Operate on Ocean City Boardwalk This Weekend
Something new begins this weekend on the Boardwalk in Ocean City. Pedicabs will begin operating with a soft launch – with just a handful of pedicabs operating daily as additional drivers complete their training. At full service Atlantic Pedicabs will operate a fleet of up to 20 pedicabs on the boardwalk daily from 2pm until…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Near Ridgely, MD Leads to Arrest for Drugs & Weapons
A tip to the Caroline County Communications Center Thursday about a vehicle being operated recklessly on Route 404/Shore Highway in the Ridgely area resulted in a traffic stop just before 7:30pm. Deputies identified the driver as 38 year old Ryan Dailey of Laurel, Maryland who appeared nervous and attributed his erratic driving to a large pit…
Read MoreEaston Airport Runway and Airfield Modernization Project Update
Easton Airport is on schedule to open ALL Runways tomorrow morning, June 26th at 7:00 AM for normal operations. Some taxiway closures will take effect, causing minor operational impacts over the coming weeks as final grading work for the airfield improvement project is completed. However, at this time, no runway closures are planned for the…
Read MoreNational Gas Price Average Declines for Fifth Straight Week
Drivers are continuing to see relief at the pump as the national gas price average declines for the fifth consecutive week. Today’s national average is $3.91 per gallon. Crude oil prices have also continued to fall as the U.S. and Iran work toward a long-term deal. Despite lower prices, demand could rise as a record…
Read MoreLaurel Police Arrest Woman After False Sexual Assault Allegation
A 21-year-old Centreville, Maryland woman has been arrested for reporting a sexual assault that police determined never happened. The Laurel PD Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) investigated the reported assault on Delaware Avenue in Laurel, where the alleged incident is said to have occurred. According to police, Alexis Hawkins reported that she had been sexually assaulted…
Read MoreResidential Outbuilding Fire in Caroline County Under Investigation
A fire that occurred at a residential outbuilding/barn in Caroline County on Bridgetown Road in Henderson early yesterday afternoon is under investigation. The cause and origin of the blaze is not known at this time. Damage was estimated at $50,000. Five farm raised ducks perished in the fire. Anyone with information regarding this fire should…
Read MoreDelaware Student Delegation Excels At SkillsUSA National Conference
Delaware students brought home six national championships at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta earlier this month, also earning 44 industry-recognized Skill Point Certificates. According to the Delaware Department of Education, a record 119 students and advisors represented the First State, demonstrating the knowledge, technical skills, and professionalism that prepare students…
Read MoreMaryland Transportation Authority Alerts Public to Text Scam
If you’re a Maryland resident who has received a text claiming you owe money for unpaid tolls or traffic violations, it’s a scam. Maryland does NOT send text messages demanding toll payments. You are reminded not to click links or share personal or financial information. Report scam texts at IC3.gov. Image from the Maryland…
Read MoreProgress Made on New Dewey Beach Town Hall and Public Safety Building
In Dewey Beach, the new Town Hall & Public Safety Building (Phase I) is progressing well with painting, flooring, and carpet currently being installed. The contractor thinks town officials may be able to move in around August 1st, according to a statement from Town Manager Bill Zolper in the Town’s Monthly Newsletter. Once they have…
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