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Owners of Retired Law Enforcement K9s to be Reimbursed for Some Vet Expenses
A bill that will reimburse the owner of a retired law enforcement canine for some veterinary care expenses has been signed by Governor John Carney. Senate Bill 176 have the Department of Safety and Homeland Security issue veterinary care reimbursements up to $1500 annually for retired K9s from the State Police and Capitol Police. Similar…
Read MoreGov Carney Signs Legislation to Require Reassessment of Real Property Every 5 Years
Legislation that requires each county to reassess the value of real property at least once every 5 years has been signed into law by Governor John Carney. House Bill 62 also requires that real property be assessed at its “present fair market value” instead of at its “true value in money.” The bill was signed…
Read MoreHarrington Man Linked to July Burglary in Frederica
A Harrington man has been arrested for burglarizing a home in Frederica in late July. Delaware State Police arrested 27 year old Rykiem Shrieves of Harrington Thursday when police stopped to help him with his disabled car on Coastal Highway in Lewes. During the investigation, police learned that a safe was missing from the victim’s…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested on Weapons & Drug Charges
Dover Police were called to the area of College Road and North DuPont Highway for a knife complaint just after 1am Thursday. Police contacted the victim who told them a white male threatened him with a knife and ran off. They spotted a suspect who matched the description given by the victim who resisted arrest…
Read MoreMispillion Draw Bridge in Milford Reopens This Afternoon
The Mispillion Draw Bridge on Rehoboth Boulevard in Milford will reopen this afternoon at 2pm. The bridge has been closed since February as DelDOT has been working to repair the bridge completely – including making the draw bridge fully operational. In December of 2021 a truck towing construction equipment struck and damaged the bridge. The…
Read MoreUSS Delaware (SSN 791) Scheduled to Return Home to Groton, Connecticut Early Next Week
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware (SSN 791), commanded by Cmdr. Robert Low, will return to its homeport from a scheduled deployment at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, on Monday, August 14th.  SSN 791 was commissioned April 4th, 2020 and is the seventh U.S. warship named after the 1st state of Delaware. The crew…
Read MoreUPDATE: Georgetown Woman Charged in Lewes Area Crash that Left Two People Injured
UPDATE: 8/10/23: The Talk of Delmarva has learned more details on the crash that occurred yesterday on Coastal Highway just south of Shady Road in Lewes. At about 10:55 a.m., a Ford Escape was at the stop sign on northbound Coastal Highway waiting to turn left across the southbound lanes into the Home Depot Parking…
Read More$12,000 Reward Being Offered for Information Leading to Arrest in Sussex County Murder Case
It’s been well over two years, and still no arrest has been made in a local homicide case. Delaware Crime Stoppers is offering a $12,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in connection with the murder of 33-year-old Dioandre “Onnie” Gibbs of Lincoln. The murder occurred in Frankford in May of 2021. In the afternoon of…
Read MoreDNREC and Kent Conservation District Offer Grants for Septic Tank Pump Outs
If you live in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Kent County, grants are available for homeowners who wish to have their residential septic tanks pumped out for routine maintenance. Funding for the new grant initiative is made available by DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship through a Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant. For more information, interested homeowners may…
Read MoreDover Woman Arrested Following Drug Investigation
A Dover woman has been arrested on drug dealing charges following an investigation at the Super Lodge on North DuPont Highway Wednesday evening. 31-year-old Emily Lowe was taken into custody without incident and found in possession of 92 bags of heroin and $405. Lowe was taken to Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on outstanding capias’ and…
Read MoreUPDATE: Identification of 3-Year-Old Struck and Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash
UPDATE- 8/10: 10 a.m. — Delaware State Police have identified three-year-old Kasai Bull of Dover as the boy who died in a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred in Camden on Tuesday. The DSP Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal…
Read MoreDSP Community Outreach Unit’s Annual Program Underway to Collect Necessities for School Children in Need
You’ll be able to assist elementary school-aged children in need with necessities for school thanks to the The Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit’s annual program. Troopers are asking for help with donations to fill each child’s backpack with school supplies. “Operation Troopers Have Your BACKpack” works with local communities and organizations to collect and…
Read MoreIndian River School District Schools to Host Series of Open Houses
As kids and their parents get ready for the new school year, a series of open houses will take place during the months of August and September at schools in the Indian River School District. Open houses will allow students and parents to meet teachers and staff, view class lists and tour school buildings. A…
Read MoreDover Woman Arrested for Attempted Robbery
Dover Police have arrested a 34-year-old Dover woman for an attempted robbery that occurred early Tuesday morning at the WSFS Bank. Police say that while the victim was getting money from the ATM, the woman approached him and said she had a gun and demanded him to turn over money. He then drove away without…
Read MoreDelDOT to hold Public Workshop on Bridge Replacement Project
DelDOT will hold a public workshop on Tuesday, August 15th from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Roxana Fire Hall regarding the replacement of the bridge on Lighthouse Road over Assawoman Bay (Bridge 3-437). The primary purpose of the meeting is to obtain public feedback on architectural enhancements being considered for the project. The…
Read MoreNew Program and Partnerships in Delaware to Address Housing Instability
The Delaware State Housing Authority frequently receives calls, emails, and letters from Delawareans facing housing instability. To help address this situation, the DSHA is partnering with five community organizations, which will help make the essential connections and referrals to services. The DSHA has awarded over $800,000 in Housing Outreach and Stability Services (HOSS) grants to…
Read MoreWater Damage Found in Berlin Town Hall Council Chambers; Several Meetings Rescheduled
Work continues at Berlin Town Hall after water damage and mold were found earlier this month within the northern-facing wall of the Council Chambers during routine maintenance. Area residents may notice several contractor vehicles parked at Town Hall during and after normal business hours. Town Staff continue to work inside the building, and Town Hall…
Read MoreTalbot County, Maryland Man Shot in Dispute over Common Girlfriend; Extensive Manhunt Leads to Arrest and Hospitalization of Suspect
A Clinton, Maryland man was arrested and is currently hospitalized following a 24-hour manhunt that ensued in Talbot County that covered several thousand acres of woods and marsh. The search continued all night during the severe storms of August 7 and 8th. The victim, identified as 39-year-old Jahari De’Mon Cooper of Talbot County, had been…
Read MoreLarge-Scale Oil Spill Drill Being Conducted Today
State and federal agencies are conducting a large-scale drill today (August 9th) to prepare for a potential catastrophe — a massive oil spill impacting Delaware and New Jersey. Delaware Bay and River Cooperative Strategic Advisor Rich Gaudiosi discusses his organization and the need for rapid, effective spill response. The video below was recorded following a…
Read MoreDelDOT Releases National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Plan Request for Proposals
The Delaware Department of Transportation is seeking proposals for the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Plan. The NEVI program will provide a total of $17.5 million to Delaware over a five-year period to deploy fast and reliable electric vehicle charging stations along highways. The goal of NEVI, part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,…
Read MoreProject to Begin Next Week on MD 90 Bridge Over Norfolk Southern Railroad in Worcester County
A project will begin Monday to clean and paint the structural steel beams on the Route 90 (Ocean City Expressway) bridge over the Norfolk-Southern Railroad (near the US 113 interchange) in Berlin. This project is expected to be complete by mid-September, weather permitting, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. Beginning Monday, August 14th,…
Read MoreDover Police Make Arrest in Weekend Burglary Case
Dover Police have arrested a 41-year-old Dover man for a burglary at El Nopal that occurred Saturday night. Police say he entered the business through an unsecured window, and once inside, stole an undisclosed amount of money and left. Detectives released images of the man to the public and to officers at Dover Police Department.…
Read MoreMD Man Charged after Milton area Crash
A 37 year old Bel Air, Maryland man is charged with DUI and assaulting police officers after a crash Monday night in Milton. A Delaware State Trooper saw a Pathfinder strike a construction barrier next to the left lane on Coastal Highway south of Broadkill Road. The Pathfinder also struck a fully marked DRBA Police…
Read MoreDelaware Department of Education Releases Statewide Assessment Results for the 2022-23 School Year
This release comes from the Delaware Department of Education – the Statewide assessment results for the 2022-23 school year. Statewide assessment results for the 2022-23 school year show students continue to need extra supports as the state prioritizes recovery efforts and resources to ensure that all students continue to accelerate and achieve. In English language arts…
Read MoreSalisbury Sidewalk Work on Wednesday in area of Route 13 & Milford Street
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sidewalk repair work will be done Wednesday, August 9th by Maryland State Highway officials which will affect the traveling public within the City of Salisbury. Beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday morning, crews will be removing and replacing sidewalks near Route 13 and Milford Street. This work will necessitate a…
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