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Fall Time Change Brings Heightened Road Risks
With the end of Daylight Saving Time – you run several risks when you get behind the wheel. You’ll face sun glare, early darkness on the way home and the possibility of drowsy driving because of your disturbed sleep patterns. This week is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week – officials at the AAA Foundation for Traffic…
Read MorePrincess Anne PD Investigating Early Morning Shooting Incident
Police in Princess Anne report that one person was shot early this morning. The incident occurred at the Royal Farms store on Route 13 at UMES Boulevard. Princess Anne Police are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact Lt. Dize at 410-651-1822.
Read MoreUS Senator Van Hollen Pushes for Wind, Senator Carozza Says No to Turbines
MD officials held a “Say Yes to Wind” press conference in Baltimore Friday. US Senator Chris Van Hollen and others stood up for Maryland offshore wind and the good-paying jobs, cost-savings and environmental benefits the offshore wind project will deliver. Van Hollen also highlighted how the Trump Administration’s efforts to undermine offshore wind threaten Maryland’s…
Read MoreGov. Meyer Calls for Extraordinary Session of DE General Assembly on November 13
The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council is projecting a $400-million revenue shortfall over the next three years. Friday, Governor Matt Meyer called the General Assembly to an extraordinary session to address this projected shortfall, which he blames on federal tax cuts for the wealthy. The General Assembly will return to Legislative Hall on Thursday,…
Read MoreTwo Millsboro Residents Arrested on Drug Offenses after Probation and Parole Search
Two from Millsboro have been arrested of felony drug and other offenses following a Probation and Parole search Thursday. Probation and Parole conducted an administrative search at probationer Amanda Seward’s Godwin Street residence in Millsboro. Sussex County Governor’s Task Force members were called when probation officers found drugs, paraphernalia and suspected drug money. Police detained…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Wednesday Night Shooting on Mockingbird Avenue
An investigation is underway by Dover Police after a shooting on Mockingbird Avenue in Dover late Wednesday night. Police were called to the scene just before midnight and found a 33 year old Dover man with a gunshot wound to the lower body. He was treated at a nearby hospital and released. Investigation reveals the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Funeral Services Set for Former Delaware Representative John Kowalko
UPDATED – 10/31/25 – Funeral services for Representative John Kowalko have been set. There are two visitations scheduled – the first is Sunday at the Spicer-Millikin Funeral Home in Newark from noon to 2pm which will be followed by a reception. The second visitation is on Tuesday at 10am at Holy Angels Catholic Parish in Newark.…
Read MoreUPDATE: Court of Chancery Ruling Upholds Proposed Two-Tier System of Property Taxation
UPDATE: The Delaware Chancery Court’s decision was to uphold the proposed two-tier system of property taxation.  Additional Information and Statements: from Legislative Hall: Chancery Upholds House Bill 242  In response to the Court of Chancery opinion issued Thursday afternoon, Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola, House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend, House…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware Thanksgiving Food Drive in Progress
The Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching. In the lead-up to that occasion, the Food Bank of Delaware is holding their Thanksgiving food drive… Kim Turner of the Food Bank tells the Talk of Delmarva that they are also planning for their mass distributions later in November. Those dates are expected to be announced next week.…
Read MoreNew Castle Man Arrested for Attempted Robbery in Dover
Dover Police have arrested a New Castle man for an attempted robbery that occurred on Wednesday afternoon in Dover. Just after 3 p.m., police received the report of a robbery at Dollar General. While on the way to the scene, it was reported that an independent security company, RPS security, had detained the individual–34-year-old Arkeem…
Read MoreSenator Coons, Colleagues Introduce Armed Forces Pay Act
The Armed Forces Pay Act was introduced today. This legislation was crafted to provide mandatory funding for fiscal year 2026 during a lapse in appropriations, guaranteeing pay for all active-duty and reserve service members, as well as all civilian employees of the Department of Defense, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the majority of the Intelligence…
Read MoreGovernor Wes Moore Declares a State of Emergency Amid Federal Government Shutdown
Governor Wes Moore today declared a State of Emergency to address the economic impacts of the federal government shutdown and allocate resources to address health and welfare needs in the state. Governor Moore also issued an executive order providing $10 million in emergency funding to Maryland food security partners to support residents affected by the lapse…
Read MoreTeenager Arrested on Gun Charges Following Traffic Stop in Wyoming, DE
Delaware State Police have arrested a teenager from Wyoming, Delaware for felony gun and related charges following a traffic stop in Wyoming Tuesday night. Police say that on October 28th at about 8:50 p.m., a trooper saw a motorized scooter, with no light, traveling on Layton Avenue near Broad Street in Wyoming. The trooper pulled…
Read MoreAttorney General Brown Files Brief Defending Major Offshore Wind Project in Maryland
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has filed an  an amicus brief  in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland supporting US Wind’s request for a preliminary injunction to allow a major offshore wind project off Maryland’s coast to proceed. Officials who support the project say offshore wind would generate 1,710 megawatts of electricity—enough to power…
Read MoreDenton, MD Man Arrested for Threat of Mass Violence
Officers of the Easton Police Department with the assistance of the Denton Police Department, served an arrest warrant on 55-year-old Aaron G. Evens of Denton, MD for a Threat of Mass Violence. Evans was later released to the custody of the Talbot County Detention Center. Officers of the Easton Police Department were dispatched to Just…
Read MoreKids and Car Safety Encourages a Safety Focused Halloween
Children are more than twice as likely to be struck by a vehicle on Halloween than on any other day of the year. The national nonprofit Kids and Car Safety is bringing awareness to this increased risk. Safety advocates are calling on parents and caregivers to ensure proper supervision, light up their little ghosts and…
Read MoreUPDATE: Gold Alert for Missing Laurel Teen–Canceled
 UPDATE: The Gold Alert for Sophia Defelice of Laurel has been canceled. The 15-year-old has been found.  Original Post:  Delaware State Police Troop 5 has issued a Gold Alert for 15-year-old Sophia Defelice of Laurel, Delaware. Sophia was last seen on October 26th around 8:40 p.m. in the area of White Street…
Read MoreGroundbreaking Ceremony for Gateway East Apartment 1 and New Administration Building at Georgetown Cheer Center
A groundbreaking ceremony was held this week for two major projects aimed at enhancing services and housing for Sussex County senior citizens. The event yesterday in Georgetown celebrated the start of construction on Gateway East Apartment 1, a new development offering low to moderate income housing for seniors. Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Declares State of Emergency to Continue SNAP Benefits
Governor Matt Meyer today declared a State of Emergency in the State of Delaware in response to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Under the State of Emergency, it is ordered that funds be identified and transferred to the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) for the continuation of SNAP payments. Payments will be made…
Read MoreMobile Home Fire in Dorchester County Under Investigation
A family in Dorchester County is being assisted by the American Red Cross after a fire broke out today at their one story, mobile home on Corkran Street, in Hurlock. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the blaze caused an estimated $15,000 in damage. An occupant discovered the fire, which began…
Read MoreState Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident in Lincoln
Delaware State Police are investigating an incident in which shots were fired at a home in Lincoln. According to police, the unoccupied residence on Hackney Circle was struck by gunfire sometime during the day, October 28th, while the homeowner was away. No one was injured. Additional Information from Delaware State Police: Delaware State Police…
Read MoreFraud Investigation Leads to Discovery of Skimmers at Gas Pumps in Crisfield
Today, following an investigation by the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) involving fraudulent credit card transactions, authorities discovered that credit card Skimmers had been placed on gas pumps at the Shore Stop on Richardson Avenue in Crisfield. The investigation remains ongoing at this time. The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone…
Read MoreFederalsburg Man Arrested for Failing to Register as Sex Offender
A Federalsburg man has been arrested for failing to report for his scheduled appointment  at the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office to register himself as a sex offender. On October 23rd, an Arrest Warrant was obtained for Ethan Michael Henry. On October 29th, a Deputy responded to Henry’s residence and took him into custody.  Following an…
Read MoreDelaware Conducts Second Reporting Pilot Program In The Nation
 State leaders came together earlier this week to announce the results of a statewide rent reporting pilot program — making Delaware the second state in the nation to conduct such a program. DSHA conducted the program in partnership with Self Financial (Self) and the nonprofit NeighborGood Partners. Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority,…
Read MoreDemocratic Legislative Leaders Urge Governor Meyer to Authorize Funding to Protect SNAP Benefits
The House and Senate Democratic leaders as well as the chairs of the Joint Finance and Bond Committees are also urging Governor Matt Meyer to use his authorization of state funding to ensure SNAP benefits for Delawareans are uninterrupted in November. They have sent a letter to Governor Meyer and say they are prepared to…
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