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No 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…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Bollard Installation Nearly Complete
The installation of bollards at Rehoboth Avenue and the boardwalk began in mid March. The bollards are being installed on the Avenue approaching the bandstand and at the edge of the boardwalk and Rehoboth Avenue. City officials say the installation of the bollards at the boardwalk, Bandstand bathrooms and the southside of the sidewalk is…
Read MoreUS & State Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Sunday in Honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
Flag Status Alert: United States Flag and Maryland Flag will be at Half-Staff on Sunday In honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, President Donald J. Trump has ordered the United States Flag to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Sunday, May 3, 2026. As a matter of protocol, the Maryland flag is lowered…
Read MoreSettlement with Purdue Pharma & Sackler Family in Opioid Settlement Becomes Legally Effective – DE’s Share – $27-million
A $7.4-billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family has become legally effective. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says that this caps nearly a decade of work by her office – and A-Gs from across the country in pursuing investigation and litigation over Purdue’s and the Sacklers’ role in fueling the opioid crisis.…
Read More204 Fallen Firefighters Will be Added to the National Memorial in Emmitsburg, MD This Weekend
This weekend 204 fallen firefighters will be added to the Roll of Honor at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland. This is the 45th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. Of the 204 names, 97 are firefighters who died in 2025 – the rest are being added from previous years. Saturday night there is a…
Read MoreMore Than 1,170 Children Dead in Hot Cars Since 1990, Safety Group Says
Year after year, children continue to die after being unintentionally left alone in hot cars. Jeanette Fennell, President and Founder of Kids and Car Safety, tells the Talk of Delmarva that families should have a plan in place to prevent this type of tragedy, as it can happen to anyone. Experts say stress and lack…
Read MoreWalk Smart, Drive Smart, Bike Smart Campaign Kicks off in Ocean City
Ocean City and the Maryland Department of Transportation kicked off the 2026 Walk Smart, Drive Smart, Bike Smart campaign this morning in the parking lot of the Roland E Powell Convention Center. The campaign is a call for everyone to work together to make the summer season safe for visitors and residents alike. Mayor Rick…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Wrong Way Crash on Coastal Highway in North Ocean City
Two people have been flown to regional hospitals after a crash Friday morning on Coastal Highway in north Ocean City. Ocean City Police were called to the area of 127th Street just after 8:30am for a head-on crash involving a wrong way driver. Police say that an SUV had been involved in a minor collision…
Read MoreOil Prices Spike, National Gas Price Average Up Nearly 30 Cents in One Week
After trending downward for nearly two weeks, gas prices have seen a 27-cent spike nationwide in the last week. AAA reports that the national average is $1.12 higher than it was this time last year, as oil prices surge above $100/barrel with no indication of when the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. Gas prices are…
Read MoreDelaware Black Sea Bass Rules Now Apply in State and Federal Waters
Delaware has updated its recreational black sea bass fishing regulations for 2026–2027, lowering the minimum size from 13 to 12.5 inches, opening the season earlier on May 1st, and eliminating an early October closure. The daily limit remains 15 fish. Federal regulators have now aligned with the state, meaning the same rules apply in both…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced in Delaware to Create Strengthened Firearm Dealer Licensing Requirement
A new bill introduced in Delaware would create stricter oversight of firearm dealers through a state licensing system aimed at reducing illegal gun trafficking. Senate Bill 300, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola, would require most gun dealers to obtain a state license and meet enhanced standards for inspections, security, training, and reporting.…
Read MoreThree Arrested for Firing Shots at Occupied Hotel Room in Dover
Three people have been arrested following a shooting incident that occurred last night, April 29th shortly before 11:30 PM. Officers responded to the Capital Inn for reports of shots fired. As officers responded, a witness called 9-1-1 and said that individuals were seen running into a gray Ford Flex SUV that fled southbound on DuPont…
Read MoreSussex County Man Pleads Guilty to Transportation of a Minor for Criminal Sexual Activity
A Sussex County man has pleaded guilty to transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika accepted the plea. According to court records, 22-year-old Miles Clark is accused of transporting a 12-year-old girl from her Pennsylvania home to his residence in Delaware for illegal sexual contact.…
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