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Right Whale Slow Zone in Effect off Coast of Ocean City
An Ocean City buoy operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science detected the presence of right whales east of Ocean City on January 3rd. This right whale Slow Zone is in effect through January 18th. This means that all boaters should slow to 10 knots or less…
Read MoreWork Begins Monday on Eventual Replacement of Route 54 Bridge West of Fenwick Island
Expect delays on Route 54/Lighthouse Road beginning Monday as lane closures can be expected until the end of April. This is the start of the replacement of the Route 54 bridge . The work that starts this week will take place between Van Buren and Dukes Avenues. This project is expected to be completed by…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Robbery on Carvel Drive
Dover Police are investigating a robbery of a delivery driver in the area of Carvel Drive that occurred on Friday evening. Police were called just after 5:30 and learned that the victim returned to his vehicle and found the suspect in the driver’s seat. Three more suspects approached on foot – one indicated he had…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired in Magnolia
Delaware State Police are investigating an incident of shots fired on Whitetail Lane near Magnolia. Police were called around 9:30 Friday morning and located shell casings in the roadway in front of a residence. There were no injuries and no residences were struck by gunfire. Preliminary investigation shows that around 2am on Friday a dark-colored…
Read MoreDelaware Department of Labor Conducting its Annual Prevailing Wage Survey
The Delaware Department of Labor is currently conducting its Annual Prevailing Wage Survey for state-funded construction projects. Prevailing wage rates are determined by data supplied by employers working in the State on private and public construction projects. Today, January 2nd, the Department mailed survey forms to contractors and various interested parties. The completed survey forms must…
Read MoreUPDATE: Tunnel to Towers Foundation Raises Funds to Pay off Mortgage for Slain Delaware State Trooper’s Family
UPDATE: The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has raised the funds to fully pay off the mortgage on the home of fallen Delaware State Trooper Corporal Matthew “Ty” Snook, providing long-term security for his wife, Lauren, and their young daughter. Chairman and CEO Frank Siller traveled to Delaware to personally share the news with the family.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Funeral Services for DSP Cpl/1 Matthew “Ty” Snook
UPDATED 01/02/26 – The Delaware State Police is providing the following information to assist members of the public planning to attend the Celebration of Life for Cpl/1 Matthew T. “Ty” Snook, which will take place on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the University of Delaware Bob Carpenter Center, located at 631 S. College Avenue, Newark, Delaware.…
Read MoreFirst Babies of 2026
Kylan Amari Cannon was born to Zhania Cannon on January 1st at 8:40 a.m. as the First Baby of 2026 at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford… Baby Name: Kylan Amari Cannon (Boy) Parents’ Names: Zhania Cannon Parents’ Residence: Laurel, Delaware Baby Birth Date and Time: 1/1/26 8:40AM Baby Weight: 7 pounds, 13 ounces Baby Length: 22…
Read MoreLewes Area Work-Zone Speed Camera Records Nearly 25,000 Violations in One Month
A speed camera located at the north end of the Minos Conaway Road construction Zone –located at Red Mill Pond on the southbound side of Route 1— led to nearly 25,000 speed violations in the first month. The citations are issued for drivers going 11 mph. over the 50 m.p.h. work-zone speed limit. 24,749 speed violations were…
Read MoreUPDATE: Vehicle Crash and Water Rescue in Oak Orchard Area and Indian River Bay
UPDATE from DSP:Â A 23-year-old Millsboro man was charged with driving under the influence following a late-night crash on Oak Orchard Road on December 31st. Delaware State Police say the driver passed another vehicle, ran a stop sign at River Road, and drove over an embankment before overturning into the Indian River Bay just before…
Read MoreFire at RV Trailer in Seaford Under Investigation
The Delaware Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that occurred on New Year’s Eve at an RV trailer in Seaford. The Seaford Volunteer Fire Department responded with mutual aid companies to the fire off Rust Street on December 31st after 9 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find a trailer fully engulfed in flames with extension…
Read MoreEaston, MD Man Charged With Assault, Child Abuse
A 43-year-old Easton, Maryland man has been charged with child abuse following an investigation by Deputies from the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office. On December 21st deputies responded to Swann Haven Road and learned that Irenus Jonathan Bernard assaulted his juvenile daughter. Deputies observed injuries to the victim consistent with assault and placed Bernard under arrest. The…
Read MoreDelaware Employees Can Now Begin to File Claims for Paid Family Leave
Today, January 1st marks the official start of the Delaware Department of Labor’s Delaware Paid Leave, a statewide program designed to ensure workers have financial support during life’s most critical moments. Beginning today, eligible employees can start submitting claims for Delaware Paid Leave – also known as Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). Claims can be…
Read More2026 Brings Some Law Changes to Delaware
The new year will bring change to Delaware. Several bills passed by the General Assembly and signed into law – go into effect with the start of 2026. Just before Christmas, House Bill 175 went into effect. This makes some changes to various DNREC fees and assessments – many that haven’t been changed or updated…
Read MoreDMV Late Fees Waived Due to High Volume and Long Wait Times
Due to the high volume and long wait times at the three open DMV locations this week, DelDOT and DMV announced that all late fees will be waived through the End of December and throughout January, 2026. Customers are encouraged to utilize the online resources available at myDMV.delaware.gov if possible.  Â
Read MoreMoore-Miller Administration Secures $168 million in Federal Funding to Advance Health Care in Rural Maryland Communities
The Maryland Department of Health has received $168 million in federal funding for the first year of a five-year Rural Health Transformation Program aimed at strengthening and modernizing health care in rural communities statewide. According to the Office of Governor Wes Moore, the renewable funding will support workforce training and retention, expanded access to care,…
Read MoreTwo Georgetown Men Arrested following a Physical Altercation
Two Georgetown men have been arrested following a physical altercation. Police say that on December 30th, shortly before 6 p.m., officers from the Georgetown Police Department were dispatched to the 900 Building of the Georgetown Apartments Complex in reference to a reported firearm-related incident. Officers learned that a dispute occurred at an apartment complex involving…
Read MoreAttorney General Brown Secures Agreement with Trump Administration Preventing Further Delays in Medical and Public Health Research
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a settlement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Trump administration requiring the agency to resume reviews of delayed National Institutes of Health medical and public health research grant applications. The agreement resolves a lawsuit filed in April by Brown and a coalition of…
Read MoreMD State Highway Administration To Temporarily Close US 50 (Harry W. Kelley Memorial Bridge) In Worcester County
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin rehabilitation work on the US 50 (Ocean Gateway) Harry W Kelley Memorial Bridge over the Sinepuxent Bay in Ocean City on Monday January 5th.  Drivers can expect occasional daytime single-lane closures initially– beginning January 5th and continuing through January 20th. A total closure and detour will…
Read MoreMaryland Awarded $2.6 Million in AI Grants to Improve Access to Public Services
Maryland has secured two national grants totaling more than $2.6 million over two years to develop responsible artificial intelligence tools aimed at improving access to public services. The funds will support projects led by the Departments of Human Services, Health, Labor, and partner agencies to streamline eligibility verification for programs like SNAP and Medicaid and…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Assessments and Taxation 2026 Reassessment Shows Property Value Growth at Slower Pace
The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation has completed its 2026 “Group 2” property reassessment, covering nearly 789,000 residential and commercial properties statewide. Assessment notices were mailed today, with all 23 counties and Baltimore City seeing increases in property values. Overall, about 93% of Group 2 residential properties increased in value, with a statewide average…
Read MoreThe Greater Lewes Foundation Announces New Grant Opportunity to Support Open Space Projects
A new endowment fund created at the Greater Lewes Foundation by managers of the Punkin’ Chunkin’ organization will make annual grants up to $10,000 to support Sussex County projects specific to open space preservation and public use. The requested funds can be used for the acquisition of new land or use of an existing property…
Read MoreWicomico County Executive Vetoes Internal Auditor Bill, Citing Unequal Standards and Accountability Concerns
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has vetoed a bill pertaining to an internal auditor–Legislative Bill 2025-14, saying it would create unequal oversight and weaken auditor independence. She said the measure would allow the County Council to exempt itself from professional audit standards and influence audit work, while excluding key oversight activities from established rules. Giordano…
Read MoreOffice of Highway Safety’s “Sober Rides” Initiative Returns for the New Year’s Eve Holiday
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is encouraging Delawareans to celebrate the new year safely by offering its annual New Year’s Eve Sober Rides program. Spokesperson Caitlin Reed tells the Talk of Delmarva…  The initiative provides free $20 ride-share vouchers for Uber or Lyft to help prevent impaired driving during what is…
Read MoreResidential Structure Fire in Showell Determined to be Accidental
A resident on Circle Road in Showell, Maryland is receiving assistance from the American Red Cross after a fire occurred on Saturday December 27th at around noon. Worcester County Fire Marshal’s deputies, with assistance from the Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Office, investigated the scene and determined the fire was accidental, caused by electrical issues. They…
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