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Felton Man Arrested on Assault & Weapons Charges after Stabbing at Dover Bar
A stabbing at a Dover bar Sunday night has led to the arrest of a Felton man. Delaware State Police were called to the Touchdown Bar just after 11pm and learned that a male victim was stabbed by a man identified as 44 year old Charles Murray of Felton. Investigation revealed that Murray accused the…
Read MoreTraffic Stop by DSP Sunday in Leipsic Ended in Arrest for Drugs & Weapons
A traffic stop by Delaware State Police Sunday morning around 7:45 led to the arrest of 2 people in Leipsic. Police spotted a Tahoe commit multiple traffic violations before making the traffic stop and contacting the driver, identified as 39 year old James Bell of Camden, who showed signs of impairment. A passenger – a…
Read MoreTown of Georgetown Accepting Applications for Funding Through FY 2026 Georgetown Recreation, Education, Arts Trust (GREAT) Fund
The Town of Georgetown is pleased to announce grant-funding opportunities through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Georgetown Recreation, Education, Arts Trust (GREAT) Fund. Total funding available for distribution is approximately $115,000. The Town Council established a Recreation, Education, and Arts Trust Fund, funded by means of a surcharge on all building permits, to allow for…
Read MoreMay is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month & Click it or Ticket in Delaware
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) along with state and local law enforcement remind you that roadway safety starts with simple choices – watch for motorcycles and buckle up every trip – every time. The Click it or Ticket seat belt safety campaign runs May through June.…
Read MoreSeaford Man Sentenced in Fatal Wicomico County Crash
A Seaford man has been sentenced in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County following a plea hearing in mid-March. Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 20 year old Adam McGinnis to 10 years of imprisonment for grossly negligent vehicular manslaughter. However Judge Sarbanes suspended all but 18 months of the sentence which will be served in…
Read MoreSupreme Court Issues Stay of Restrictions on Mifepristone Following Advocacy by AG Jennings & Coalition
Attorney General Kathy Jennings yesterday joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, which is an abortion medication that was approved by the FDA in 2000.…
Read MoreTraffic Stop near Laurel Friday Lead to Drug Arrest
Two people were arrested after a traffic stop Friday morning in Laurel. Delaware State Police on patrol stopped a vehicle around 2am in the area of Fire Tower and Sycamore Roads after observing a traffic violation. The driver was identified as a 36 year old man from Selbyville – the passenger 38 year old Nicole…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Fatal Crash near Hartly Sunday Night
UPDATED – 05/05/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 31 year old Edilzar Chun-Chilel from Hartly as the man who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Sunday night in Hartly. ================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 05/04/26 – Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash Sunday evening that left a Hartly man dead. Police…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach City Offices Close at Noon Wednesday, May 6
On Wednesday, May 6, all Rehoboth Beach City offices will close at noon. This is in recognition of Public Service Recognition Week.
Read MoreBurn Ban in Effect in Worcester County
The Worcester County Fire Marshal has issued a burn ban – ALL outdoor burning is banned for an indefinite period of time in Worcester County. The ban is due to the County’s dry conditions, low precipitation totals and declining water table levels. The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources with these exceptions – proper…
Read MoreWorcester County Public Schools Announces Interim Chief Academic Officer
Jennifer Sills has been named Interim Chief Academic Officer for grades pre-kindergarten through 8th by Worcester County Public Schools. Sills brings over 20 years of experience within Worcester Schools – along with a strong record of instructional leadership and innovation. In this position Sill will oversee curriculum and instruction for elementary and middle grades –…
Read MoreEden Man Sentenced to 1 Year for Vehicular Manslaughter
An Eden man has been sentenced for criminally negligent vehicular manslaughter in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 38 year old Jeffrey Garnett on April 24th to the maximum sentence of three years in prison – suspending all but 1 year to be service in the Wicomico County Detention Center.…
Read MoreNo Regular Meeting of Sussex County Council on Tuesday – Meet for Budget Workshop
The Sussex County Council will not have a regular meeting on Tuesday. They are meeting at 9am for a budget workshop at the Sussex County Public Safety Complex in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public. The next regular meeting of the Council is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12.
Read MoreDNREC to Hold Community Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease on May 13 in Laurel
There will be a community meeting on the recent detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Delaware’s white-tailed deer in Laurel on Wednesday, May 13th. DNREC invites the public to attend and get more information about CWD, ask questions and understand the state’s next steps. Also learn how the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s surveillance…
Read MoreMilton Police Make Felony Armed Robbery Arrest
Milton Police were called to the Park Royal Apartments around noon on Saturday for a report of an armed robbery. Police learned that a 17 year old male had a handgun and demanded $500 from another juvenile male. After receiving the money the suspect ran off on foot. With help from Delaware State Police and…
Read More2 Injured in Pedestrian Crash in Dewey Beach; 1 Arrested for DUI & other Offenses
Dewey Beach Police are investigating a pedestrian crash just before 2 Sunday morning. Police say a Prius driven by a Florida man struck two pedestrians crossing Coastal Highway in a marked crosswalk near New Orleans Street. Police say a 25 year old Lewes man was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries and released.…
Read MoreRestored PRR #60 to Arrive in Lewes Tuesday & Reunited with Caboose & Tender for National Train Day on Saturday
The Pennsylvania Railroad Locomotive #60 will arrive at Lewes Junction on Tuesday, May 5th at 7am. The historic, cosmetically restored 1913 steam engine will be transported in 3 segments from two locations. The boiler and trucks will come from Marshallton, Delaware and the cab will be delivered by a trucking company from Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee where…
Read MoreTransportation Officials Urge Caution in Work Zones Following Recent Crashes
The National Work Zone Safety Awareness campaign was held in recent days as the number of work zone crews—and roadway workers nationwide—increases. Charlie Gischlar, Deputy Director of Communications for the Maryland State Highway Administration, tells the Talk of Delmarva it has been a tragic last week, with multiple fatal crashes reported in work zones. On…
Read MoreDelmar Woman Charged with Drug Offenses after Traffic Stop in Felton
A traffic stop by Felton Police on Route 13 near Midstate Road on Friday led to the arrest of a Delmar woman on drug charges. Police stopped the vehicle just before 2pm and during the investigation a K-9 alerted to the presence of illegal substances inside the vehicle. A search turned up 139 bags of…
Read MoreMeasles Confirmed in Traveler who Visited Hyattsville, Dulles Airport & Various Washington Metro Area Transit Lines
If you were at the New Hampshire Business Center in Hyattsville on April 24th – you may have been exposed to the measles. Maryland Department of Health was notified of a confirmed case of measles in a Washington, DC resident who visited the New Hampshire Business Center as well as Dulles International Airport – Concourse…
Read MoreResidential Fire East of Dagsboro Under Investigation by State Fire Marshal’s Office
Firefighters from Millville were called for a residential structure fire Thursday night just before 11pm on Judith Lane. Crews responding to the scene found the home fully involved in fire. Firefighters from multiple fire companies throughout Sussex County were called to assist or provide backup. Fire officials say the residents were at home when the…
Read MoreUnemployment in March in Sussex County Drops – Statewide Remains Steady
Unemployment in Delaware in March remained steady at 5.4%, however in Sussex County the unemployment rate dropped from 5.7% in February to 5.3% in March. Delaware labor officials the state’s labor force participation rate fell to a record low of 59.1% in March – with data going back to 1976. They attribute the decline to…
Read MoreUPDATED: Lewes Man Indicted for 1st Degree Murder in Death of Grandmother
UPDATED – 05/01/26 – Delaware State Police have secured a murder indictment for 30 year old Dempsey Fritchey of Lewes after an assault that occurred in January in Lewes. Fritchey was indicted by a Sussex County Grand Jury for 1st degree murder and remains committed to the Department of Correction. The 72-year-old victim, identified as Elizabeth…
Read MoreImprovements Coming to Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin
Improvements are coming to Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin. In coming weeks, construction will begin on a new comfort station with permanent restroom facilities – parking availability may be affected during the construction. The comfort station structure will be located adjacent to the public parking lot on the right, near the playground area. Also planned…
Read MoreBurning Ban Now in Effect in Delaware
Delaware’s annual open burning ban takes effect Friday, May 1 and continues through Sept. 30 to help protect air quality during ozone season. During the statewide ban, most outdoor burning is not allowed. Cooking fires, recreational campfires and ceremonial bonfires are still permitted year-round when they use firewood, charcoal, propane or natural gas. Additional information…
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