Josette Manning Sworn in a Secretary of DHSS

Molly Magarik has stepped down as Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and Josette Manning was sworn in as the next secretary Monday. The move was announced last month when Governor John Carey made several nominations to key administrative posts. The Governor nominated Josette Manning, who has been the Secretary of…

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Lifeguard Injured in Dewey Beach Competition; Flown to Trauma Center

A North Shores lifeguard was seriously injured Monday night during the lifeguard competition in Dewey Beach. The accident occurred as he was making an entry for the surf-dash event around 6:35 p.m. The 21-year-old struck his head and suffered a suspected spinal injury. He was taken by ambulance from Dagsworthy Street to the Rehoboth Elementary…

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DMV Inspection & Maintenance Changes Begin August 14 in Delaware

Beginning in mid-August drivers will see changes at the DMV that will impact the registration of their vehicles – especially here in Sussex County. In January, DNREC revised the Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance regulations in an attempt to reduce emissions and improve air quality. DMV officials say there are over a million vehicles registered…

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Federalsburg Man Charged after Stabbing

A Federalsburg man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing early Monday morning in Federalsburg. Maryland State Police were called for a report of trespassing just after 12:30am, but learned it was a stabbing and found the victim inside a Liberty Road residence. Police say the two men live at the same residence –…

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Sussex County Council to Meet Tuesday

The Sussex County Council will hold a public interview for nominees for the Planning and Zoning Commission. There will also be an update regarding County Council initiatives which the council created at the start of the year. Director of Utility Planning and Design Review, John Ashman, will discuss posting notices for the Red Fox Run…

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Public Town Hall Meeting in Georgetown on State Service Reimaged Project

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services will host a Town Hall meeting Tuesday, July 18th, to share the findings, upcoming improvements and feedback from the community on its State Service Reimaged Project. DHSS is changing how services are delivered and your input is needed. There will also be a resource fair with representatives…

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UPDATED: Officer-involved Shooting Under Investigation in Dover

UPDATED 7/17/23 – A Dover man has been arrested following a shooting on June 11th on Sussex Avenue. Dover Police have determined that after they were called for a trespassing, 37 year old Tyrone Kersey got into a verbal argument with a 32 year old woman – which turned physical when Kersey pushed her to…

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ATV Crash Ends in Charges for Careless Driving

A 56 year old Laurel man was hospitalized with serious injuries after an ATV crash Saturday night. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that just before 9:30 the ATV rider, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected from the ATV when he struck a ditch near the trail near Sharptown Road. The…

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UPDATED: Flooding in Some Areas of Sussex County

Greenwood – the area of Greenwood and Route 16 between Route 13 and Hickman Road, also West Minor Street and North First Street. Multiple agencies on the scene due to flooding. Parts of Greenwood remain under water from today’s rain. The town has posted pictures on the Town of Greenwood Facebook page. UPDATED: Fenwick Island…

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Suspect Wanted in Drug Investigation Arrested by DSP

A Milford man has been arrested by Delaware State Police following a drug investigation that began a year ago in the Ellendale and Greenwood areas. Police had identified several residences and properties in the Unity Lane area of Greenwood and the Metz Lane area of Ellendale that were actively involved in the distribution of drugs.…

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Laurel PD Bringing Therapy Dog

The newest addition to the Laurel Police Department has 4-legs and a tail! She is Spooky – a therapy dog. Spooky is a 1 year old female German Shepherd who will assist the Laurel Police Mental Health Clinicians in their routine assignments. Spooky still needs to attend intensive therapy dog training before she is deployed…

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Sussex Dept of Elections Planning Changes in Polling Locations

Changes are planned for Sussex County polling locations. The Department of Elections in Sussex County is adding 21 new polling locations in an effort to shorten potential wait times, reduce the driving distances for voters and to ensure that the most accessible facilities are being used. There are seven locations that are proposed to be…

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VP Harris in Baltimore to Announce Launch of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund

Friday afternoon Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen joined Vice President Kamala Harris in Baltimore to announce the launch of the National Clean Investment Fund and the Clean Communities Investment Accelerator. These are competitive grant programs under the $27-billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which was co-authored by Van Hollen. The application period is now open for…

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Gov Moore Announces New and Redesignated Enterprise Zones

The Maryland Department of Commerce has approved three new Enterprise Zones – and one is in Worcester County. Several existing Enterprise Zones have been redesignated and expanded – including the Town of Princess Anne and the City of Cambridge. The new Enterprise Zone is Snow Hill. Governor Wes Moore says the Enterprise Zone program serves…

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Preston Man Charged with False Statement to Police

A Preston man has been charged with five counts of false statement to a police officer and one count of obstructing and hindering a police officer. Easton Police met with 23 year old Christian Murphy on July 7th in reference to an armed robbery the night before. Murphy told police he was walking to his…

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Ownings Mills Man Drowns in Sinepuxent Bay Near Berlin Campground

An Owings Mills man was found floating face down in the Sinepuxent Bay near the Tiki Bar Beach area of Castaways Campgrounds near Berlin on Wednesday evening. Worcester Sheriff’s deputies responded to the reported drowning. Several bystanders brought 65 year old Ronald Lingenfelder to shore and began lifesaving measures until EMS arrived. Lingenfelder was taken…

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Blades, Delaware Man Arrested for 4th Offense DUI

A 56-year-old Blades, Delaware man is in jail for 4th Offense DUI following a police pursuit that occurred in Seaford Tuesday evening. Police say Christopher Waller disregarded the trooper’s attempts to stop the truck he was driving and continued heading to his home on East 2nd Street. After Waller stopped the truck in his yard,…

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