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Heat Wave Brings Focus on Energy-Saving Tips, Programs
With yet another heat wave blanketing the area, Delmarva Power is advising customers about their voluntary energy-efficiency programs, including Energy Wise Rewards, which helped reduce electricity demand during the Fourth of July heat wave. Senior Communications Specialist for Delmarva Power, Mary Oakey tells the Talk of Delmarva about this option for customers… She adds that…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash West of Harrington
UPDATE: Delaware State Police have identified 62-year-old Jimmy Burgess, of Harrington as the man who died in the pedestrian crash that occurred Monday night in Harrington. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this fatal crash. Original Post: Delaware State Police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian just before…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $20 Million for Maryland Waterway Improvement Projects
Governor Wes Moore has announced that twenty-four public boating projects across Maryland will receive $20 million in state funding to support new and improved boating access, dredging of navigable waterways, boating safety, and other infrastructure initiatives. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will provide the Fiscal Year 2027 funding, which includes $13 million from the…
Read MoreOHS Releases DUI Checkpoint Results, Reinforces Ongoing Efforts to Reduce Impaired Driving
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) has announced the results of a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint held on Friday, July 10th in Sussex County. The chekpoint was conducted in partnership with the Delaware State police and local law enforcement agencies across the state. A total of 983 vehicles passed through the checkpoint,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Holds Public Hearing on Forest Preservation Ordinance
UPDATED – 07/14/26 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday after a break for the July 4th holiday. Manager of Accounting, Andrea Wall, came to the Council bearing funding from the Federal Government to the tune of $38,898. This money comes from the US Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, as a federal payment…
Read MoreSussex County Pulls 2 Land Use Applications Following Passage of Senate Bill 23
Two land use applications for cluster subdivisions before the Planning and Zoning Commission this week have been pulled from consideration after the passage and adoption of Senate Bill 23 by the Delaware General Assembly. County officials says that the legislation has left in question the process of development approvals and local control. SB 23 makes…
Read MoreAG Jennings Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe over Genetic Data Breach
A multi-state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe has been reached by Attorney General Kathy Jennings and 42 other attorneys general across the country. Recovery is limited to $18-million because of the finite amount of funds in the bankruptcy estate – and numerous other claims. Delaware will receive $159,654. 23andMe also agreed to a $46.75-million…
Read MoreSussex County Announces Cooling Stations for Wednesday through Friday
County officials on Tuesday, July 14, announced that several facilities will once again serve as ‘cooling stations’ through Friday, July 17, as National Weather Service forecasters predict another round of extreme heat – though not as intense as the spell during the July Fourth weekend – to affect the region. A heat advisory is in effect for…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 14, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford. Near Frankford, Millsboro, Delmar, Seaford, Bridgeville, Ellendale, Lincoln, Greenwood, Harrington, and Felton. For notification purposes, spraying will be…
Read MoreMD Gov Moore Announces Over $1 Billion in Awards for Affordable Rental Housing Construction in Fiscal Year 2026
Over $1-billion has been awarded by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development for low-income housing tax credits and provided financing through state rental housing funds, the Multifamily Bond Program and energy efficiency programs. This funding will create or preserve over 3000 affordable rental units. Including – 68 family units at the Village at…
Read MoreDHSS Offers Cooling Centers as Extreme Heat Returns – Wednesday through Friday
With temperatures hitting above 90 degrees for multiple days in a row, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has activated its cooling centers for those who need relief from the heat. DHSS facilities are now open as cooling centers starting Wednesday, June 15th and will also be open on Thursday, June 16th…
Read MoreUPDATED: A Flurry of Filings – Candidate Filing Deadline for Delaware General Election is 4:30 Today!
UPDATED – 07/14/26 – Today is the filing deadline for candidates in Delaware who are looking to seek federal, state or county office. So far about 11 people have filed yesterday and today – including a couple of incumbents. There have been no filings for Sussex or Kent County row offices. You have until the close…
Read MoreChoptank Electric Cooperative Issues Beat the Peak Alert for this Afternoon
Choptank Electric Cooperative has issued a Beat the Peak Alert for Tuesday, July 14th between 4 and 6pm as high temperatures are expected to push our peak energy use over the top today. Please conserve energy now to keep costs lower! Close your drapes and blinds to block heat from the sun during the hottest…
Read MoreLewes 2027 Comprehensive Plan Community Survey Now Live!
The City of Lewes is looking for your input to help shape the future of Lewes. Whether you’ve lived in Lewes for years, just moved to town, own a local business or visit every summer – City officials want your perspective to identify the community’s priorities, concerns and vision for the future. The 2027 Comprehensive…
Read MoreGov Matt Meyer Names Dr. Neil Hockstein As Delaware’s First Surgeon General
Delaware has its first Surgeon General. Governor Meyer has signed an Executive Order establishing the Office of the Surgeon General within the Department of Health and Social Services and appointed Dr Neil Hockstein to the position. Delaware is now the seventh state in the nation to establish a state-level surgeon general. Dr. Hockstein will serve…
Read MoreDelaware Dept of Education launches Explore Delaware Schools for Families
The Delaware Department of Education has launched the Explore Delaware Schools portal – giving families all the information they need about Delaware’s public schools. Rather than searching multiple websites, this new portal brings together school information, attendance boundaries, school profile and performance information and interactive mapping tools – in one place! Explore Delaware Schools makes…
Read MoreTalbot County Man Charged with Abuse of 8-day Old Child
An investigation begun by the Talbot County Sheriff’s office in November of 2025 has resulted in the arrest of a 30 year old Queen Anne, MD man for child abuse. Investigators learned that on November 19, 2025, Shayan Latif was awakened by his 8-day old child around 5am – and he noticed the child’s head…
Read MorePres. Trump Orders US Flag Lowered for Sen. Lindsey Graham
In honor of the remarkable life and achievements of Senator Lindsey Graham, a dear friend of mine, and a truly great man, who achieved so much for our Country, and his beloved Home State of South Carolina, I am ordering all American Flags throughout the United States lowered to Half Mast until Saturday evening at…
Read MoreMSP Investigating 2 Vehicle Crash that Injured 2, Including an MSP Trooper
Two people were injured, including an Maryland State Trooper, in a crash just east of the Berlin Barracks Sunday night around 8:30. Maryland State Police say a Land Rover, driven by a 16 year old male was northbound on Route 818 and attempting to cross Route 50. He failed to yield for oncoming traffic and…
Read MoreGov Meyer Launches Delaware Commercial Corridor Initiative To Support Small Businesses
Supporting small business is Governor Meyer’s goal with the launch of the Delaware Commercial Corridor Initiative. This new statewide program is designed to help small businesses improve storefronts, buildings and operations while working to revitalize downtown and commercial districts. Gov. Meyer says the Division of Small Business will invest $4.5-million in state Strategic Fund dollars…
Read MoreYou’re Invited to Help Shape the Future of Rehoboth Beach During Charrette Week
You can be part of the process that helps Rehoboth Beach shape its future during Charrette Week. The City has partnered with Dover, Kohl & Partners for a zoning code update – a crucial step in moving towards the City’s newly-launched, temporarily-named Reimagine Rehoboth Master Planning Initiative. Workshops will take place at the Convention Center…
Read MoreOver 900 Delawareans Use Sober Ride Program
Since last Thanksgiving over 900 Delawareans have taken advantage of a sober ride home. The 2025-2026 Sober Rides enforcement gives individuals an opportunity to use ride-share vouchers on Thanksgiving Eve, New Year’s Eve, St Patrick’s Day and the July 4th and America 250 holiday. Office of Highway Safety (OHS) says New Year’s saw the highest…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Fatal Crash on Hastings Farm Road near Seaford Friday Morning
UPDATED – 07/11/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 25 year old Kesnel Similien of Seaford as the man who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash Friday morning in Seaford. ================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 07/10/26 – A Seaford man died Friday morning in a crash on Hastings Farm Road near Seaford. Delaware State Police say…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Answers “What Happened to the Fireworks Show?”
For many who were downwind from last Sunday’s fireworks display in Rehoboth Beach it was a great show. However for others it was less than spectacular and very smokey. The City has been working with Zambelli Fireworks to find out just what happened. On Friday city officials learned that after the contract with Zambelli was…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Candidates Forum – Saturday Morning at 10am
The Rehoboth Beach Homeowners Association Candidate Forum will take place Saturday/this morning at the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company 2nd floor meeting room from 10am to 12:30pm. You’ll have a chance to hear first hand from the candidates running for office in the Rehoboth Beach municipal election on August 8th. There area 4 candidates running…
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