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Delaware Memorial Bridge Rehab Project Begins Tonight
Construction work to prepare for the first phase of a major rehab of the driving surface of the New Jersey bound span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge will begin late tonight. Beginning at night on September 5 and continuing through September 9, construction crews will be working to establish the bypass lane on the Delaware…
Read MoreMoped Operator Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Coastal Highway
A 23-year-old Lewes man is dead following a collision involving the moped he was operating and another vehicle. According to Delaware State Police, the moped was going westbound on Lockerman Road approaching the intersection with Coastal Highway in the Milton area late Sunday night. The moped operator apparently disregarded a “Do Not Enter” sign and…
Read MoreLabor Day is Here – What’s Open, What’s Closed, What’s Happening
It’s Labor Day 2022, a federal and state holiday. -The vast majority of local government offices are also closed today. Worcester County Government offices, the Central Landfill in Newark, Homeowner Convenience Centers, Worcester County Recreation Center and the five branch libraries are also closed. -DART will operate its Beach Bus Service and Route 305 Beach…
Read MoreRoad-Rage Gunfire in Smyrna Area Under Investigation
Apparent road rage gunfire in the Smyrna area is under investigation. According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to the area of Route 13 and Twin Willows Road late Saturday night. A 24-year-old Camden woman says she was driving northbound in the Cheswold area when a red SUV passed her on the shoulder, then slowed…
Read MoreMan Shot While Leaving Party in Kent Co.
Delaware State Police are investigating the shooting of a 37-year-old Dover man following a party in the Magnolia area. Troopers responded to the reported shooting Sunday at about 1:23 a.m. in the 100-block of Orange Street. Police encountered numerous vehicles and pedestrians leaving the area. The victim apparently was at the party and was wounded…
Read MorePHOTOS: Man Touches Girls’ Genital Areas While in Ocean, Flees
Rehoboth Beach police say this man, while in the ocean, repeatedly swam underwater beneath two 11-year-old girls grabbing at and touching their genital areas around 7 p.m. Sunday off Rehoboth Avenue. He fled west on Rehoboth Avenue when confronted. Police ask that anybody with info call M/Cpl. Susan Gladmon at 302-227-2577 or submit a tip…
Read MoreGas Prices Continue to Fall
Gas prices continue to fall and holiday travelers are finding better prices at the pump than earlier in the season. The national average for a gallon of gas was at $3.80 on Friday – a drop of 6 cents on the week – but still 62 cents higher than a year ago. However in mid-June…
Read MoreMan with Car Trouble Robbed in Dover Parking Lot
Dover Police say a man having car trouble was robbed in the parking lot of the Burlington Coat Factory early Saturday morning. The victim was working on his vehicle when he was approached by two black men – one with a gun – who demanded money. The suspects took the victim’s cash and ran off…
Read MoreDover Car Jacking at One Stop Parking Lot
Dover Police are investigating a carjacking in the parking lot of the One Stop early Saturday morning. The victim pulled into the lot and was approached by a woman asking for a light for her cigarette as two black males – one with a handgun approached. The victim turned over an undisclosed amount of cash…
Read MoreTwo DSU Students Shot During Robbery on Campus
University Police are investigating a robbery that sent two Delaware State University students to the hospital with gunshot wounds. DSU officials say just after 1am Saturday the students were outside the Wellness and Recreation Center when the incident occurred. Also on Saturday, DSU held it’s first home football game of the season – amid additional…
Read MoreUPDATED: Battle of the Crab Cakes – Round 2
UPDATED – 9/4/22 – The Delaware Blue Hens bested the Midshipmen of Navy Saturday – 14 to 7 – giving Delaware Governor John Carney the win in Round 2 of the Battle of the Crab Cakes. He will travel to Maryland for what Governor Hogan says will be the best crab cakes Governor Carney has…
Read MoreVIDEO: Sussex County Council District 5 GOP Virtual Debate
The Talk of Delmarva held a virtual debate between the Republican candidates for the District 5 Sussex County Council seat – incumbent John Rieley and challenger Keller Hopkins, who currently sits on the Planning & Zoning Commission. Morning show host, Mike Bradley, was the moderator. Topics covered were public safety – increasing state police coverage…
Read More2 Boaters Injured — One Critically — in Indian River Inlet Mishap
For the second Friday in a row, two boaters were injured, one critically, after they fell into the water and were run over by a pontoon boat. This time, it happened around 6:20 p.m. Friday in the Indian River Inlet near the South Day Use Area. Once again, one boater, an adult male, suffered significant…
Read MoreBoy Riding Bike Collides with Auto in Henlopen Acres, Flown to Trauma Center
A 5-year-old boy riding a bike was seriously injured just before 6 p.m. Friday after he was struck here on Ocean Drive at the Henlopen Acres Beach Club. He suffered some serious but hopefully not life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Rehoboth Elementary School where LifeNet 64 flew him to a trauma center. This…
Read MoreFire on Stage Road in Delmar Under Investigation
Fire broke out just after 11 Thursday night at the former Wells Appliance building on Stage Road near Delmar. The fire was called in by a passerby. Crews from multiple departments provided help or back up. The fire was brought under control just before midnight and crews were cleared from the scene around 1:30am. Fire…
Read MoreDSP Make Arrests in Greenwood & Ellendale Drug Dealing
Six men from the Greenwood and Ellendale areas have been arrested following a Delaware State Police drug investigation. Police are still looking for two suspects. During June and July the DSP and DEA identified several residences and property lots in the Unity Lane area of Greenwood and the Metz Lane area of Ellendale that were…
Read MoreOne Injured in Route 5 Crash at Long Neck
A crash just before 9pm Thursday night sent a motorcycle rider to the hospital. Indian River Emergency Officials say a pickup truck and motorcycle collided on Indian Mission Road near Silicato Drive. Both vehicles were damaged and one person was taken to an area hospital for additional observation. Delaware State Police are investigating.
Read MoreUPDATED: FDA Authorizes Bivalent Covid-19 Boosters
UPDATED – 09/02/22 – The CDC has endorsed new Covid-19 boosters. The boosters had earlier been granted Emergency Use Authorization for both Pfizer and Moderna. Now the CDC has recommended the updated booster from Pfizer for people aged 12 and older and Moderna for people aged 18 and older. It’s expected the CDC will recommend…
Read MoreSeaford Man Sentenced for Defrauding Social Security Administration
A Seaford man has been sentenced to 30 days in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release for defrauding Social Security Administration (SSA) of nearly $150,000. The sentence was pronounced by Chief U.S. District Judge Colm F. Connolly. Court documents show 42 year old Marques Fountain collected another man’s Social Security retirement benefits after…
Read MoreDE to Expand Monkeypox Vaccinations; Unveils New Public Health Alert Website
There are now 25 monkeypox cases in Delaware – a low number compared to neighboring states. Public Health officials continue to ensure the most at-risk persons are vaccinated against the virus. Vaccinations are available at Beebe Healthcare and DPH clinics – appointments are needed. A new Public Health Alert website is now available which will…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex Co. Campaign Conflict Gets “Dirty”
UPDATED – 09/02/22 – The Talk of Delmarva has learned that in investigation concerning recent allegations made towards County Councilman John Rieley are now being looked at further by the Attorney General and State Ethics Board. County Public Information Officer, Chip Guy tells the Talk of Delmarva that Councilman Rieley has made the request that…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach to Hold Public Hearing on Expanding Patio Dining
With pandemic-related policies related to outdoor dining on private property set to expire on November 1st, Rehoboth Beach commissioners have scheduled a public hearing on a change in city code that would expand patios from 750 square feet to 1,000 square feet. The public hearing on expanding patio regulations will take place in the commissioners…
Read MoreUPDATED: 11 Now Arrested in July 4th Murder in Cambridge
UPDATED & CORRECTED – 09/02/22 – Tyuane Johnson of Cambridge. Police located and arrested 18 year old Zakai Curtis in Easton in connection with the shooting death of Johnson. He is charged with attempted 1st and 2nd degree murder, 2 counts of assault, weapons violations and other criminal offenses. He was located and arrested in…
Read MoreWestover Man Sentenced to Life in Prison on Rape and Kidnap Charges
A 50 year old Westover man has been sentenced to life in prison plus 70 years by the Honorable S. James Sarbanes, Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. Damon Williamson was convicted of kidnapping, 2nd degree rape and attempted 1st degree rape in May after a two-day trial. He was arrested after…
Read MoreUPDATED 10:55am – Somerset County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Bomb Threat at Somerset Intermediate School
UPDATED – 10:55am – Somerset Intermediate School gets the “ALL CLEAR.” Somerset County Superintendent of Schools, John Gaddis, tells the Talk of Delmarva that Somerset Intermediate School has been deemed safe and students are back in class on their regular schedule. ========================================================== Somerset County Sheriff’s deputies are on the scene at Somerset Intermediate School in…
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