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City of Rehoboth Beach to Preserve Surf Avenue Walkway鈥檚 Historic Charm
The City of Rehoboth Beach will rebuild the Surf Avenue walkway using wood rather than concrete, following feedback from local homeowners and residents.聽City officials had initially proposed expanding the walkway to five feet and replacing it with concrete, but the updated plan keeps it four feet wide and ADA-compliant. The 200-foot section, in place for…
Read MoreUPDATE: Gold Alert Issued for Lincoln Teen–Canceled
UPDATE: *10/16/25 @ 6:45 p.m.- Elian has been located* Original Post: Delaware State Police Troop 7 has issued a Gold Alert for 13-year-old Elian Rios-Perez of Lincoln. Elias was last seen near North Old State Road in Lincoln on October 16th at 8:15 a.m. Attempts to contact or locate Elian have been unsuccessful, and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dover PD CANCEL Gold Alert for Missing Lewes Man
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 19-year-old Mason Morrone of Lewes. Morrone was last seen in the area of Dover Behavioral Health Thursday around 1:00 p.m. At the time, he was wearing all black with a gray bookbag. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for…
Read MoreUPDATE: Two Injured in Crash Involving Multiple Vehicles in Greenwood Area
UPDATE: Two women have been hospitalized after a crash involving multiple vehicles in the Greenwood area this morning. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that this morning shortly after 8:00, a Kenworth tractor-trailer was traveling southbound on Shawnee Road approaching Mennonite School Road. A BMW X3 and a Toyota Highlander were also heading…
Read MoreMaryland 9-1-1 Board Recognizes Excellence in Service Delivery
The Maryland 9-1-1 Board hosted its annual day of celebration yesterday evening at the Grand Hotel Ballroom in Ocean City.聽The annual ceremony honors Maryland鈥檚 9-1-1 telecommunicators and celebrates excellence in 9-1-1 service delivery and training, essential components for effective emergency response. The celebration also recognizes the demanding and life-saving work that is performed by 9-1-1…
Read MoreUPDATED: 28 year old Salisbury Man Sentenced in 2023 July 4th Block Party Shooting in Salisbury
UPDATED – 10/16/25 – A Salisbury man has been sentenced for a deadly shooting that happened in 2023. 聽The sentence comes following a five-day jury trial. Antravon Harmon was sentenced to a total term of incarceration of 258 years, 45 years of which is without possibility of parole. The 28-year-old received the sentence today in…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Milford
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving one vehicle that occurred last night in Milford. According to State Police, on October 15th shortly after 8:30 p.m., a Ford Mustang was heading northbound on Bay Road north of Jenkins Pond Road when the vehicle left the east side of the roadway, struck a tree,…
Read MoreChristen Linke Young Confirmed by Delaware State Senate as DHSS Secretary
Governor Matt Meyer congratulated Christen Linke Young on her confirmation by the Delaware State Senate as Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS). Following her confirmation vote, Young was formally sworn in during a ceremony at Legislative Hall in Dover. Governor Meyer said she will chart a path toward a stronger,…
Read MoreGold Alert Issued for Missing Georgetown Man
Delaware State Police Troop 5 has issued a Gold Alert for a missing 53-year-old Georgetown man. His name is Luis Rivera. He is approximately 5’8 and weighing about 145 pounds with blue eyes and a bald head. Luis’ clothing description is unknown. Luis was last contacted Wednesday, October 15th via text message but has not…
Read MoreBank Robbery in Seaford Under Investigation
Seaford police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at the M&T Bank on Sussex Highway yesterday, October 14th around 2 p.m. Police say the suspect entered the bank, demanded money, and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. The Criminal Investigations Division(CID) is actively investigating. Anyone with information pertaining to this case should contact…
Read MoreDelDOT Highlights National Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month
Secretary of Transportation Shant茅 Hastings toured recent pedestrian improvements on Kenton Road in Dover to highlight National Pedestrian Safety Month and the ongoing work to make Delaware roads safer for pedestrians Including the 20 pedestrian fatalities that have occurred to date this year, there have been more than 300 pedestrian fatalities in our state over…
Read MoreCrash Involving School Bus and Garbage Truck in Georgetown Area
Here’s an update on the聽 crash that occurred early this morning involving a school bus. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that about 7:18 am, a school bus was traveling southbound on East Piney Grove Road near Governor Stockley Road. At the same time, a Mack garbage truck was traveling northbound on East…
Read MoreArrest Made in Connection With Easton Home Invasion
Easton, Maryland Police have arrested a 35-year-old Cambridge man in connection with a home invasion that occurred on January 17th at the Mulberry Hill Apartments. Investigators say Reginald E. Quailes forced entry while wearing a ski mask and struck the victim in the face as he put a bat through the door. He was taken…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Joins Governors Public Health Alliance Focused on Public Health Coordination
Governor Matt Meyer has joined 14 other Governors in announcing the launch of the Governors Public Health Alliance, a new coalition of states and territories that officials say is designed to protect the health of people across the United States. In addition to Governor Meyer, the initial members of the alliance will include Maryland Governor…
Read MoreUPDATED: Salisbury Fire on Oxbridge Drive Under Investigation
UPDATED – 10/15/25 – Five family members displaced, 2 family cats died in fire.聽 A GiveSendGo Fund has been set up to help the family:聽 聽https://www.givesendgo.com/ScarboroughFireRelief?聽 ================ ORIGINAL STORY – 10/14/25 – Salisbury firefighters were called for a structure fire just after 5:30 Monday afternoon. Crews arriving on Oxbridge Drive found a home on fire…
Read MoreEaston Airport Airfield Modernization Program Update: Schedule Change and Revised Timeline
For the remainder of 2025, there will be no planned runway closures in 2025 related to the Easton Airport Airfield Modernization project. All previously noted December 2025 and January/February 2026 runway closures are canceled. Operational impacts and runway closures will now take place in 2026. New dates and timelines will be shared in the coming…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Man Arrested for Burglaries
Delaware State Police were called to 302 the Local for a report of a burglary on September 27 and learned that earlier in the morning a lack male forced entry into an outdoor walk-in refrigerator behind the business and took nearly $2000 worth of food and alcohol. On Monday Troopers were again called for another…
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Frankford VFC Awarded Grain Rescue Tube & Training
First responders from the Frankford Volunteer Fire Company have been awarded a grain rescue tube and specialized training from the Delaware Farm Bureau. This comes through the Nationwide Grain Bin Safety Advocacy campaign and used to help protect against grain entrapments, which end in dozens of deaths across rural America.聽聽 Every year, thousands of farmers…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dewey Beach Fire Under Investigation; 3 Firefighters Injured
UPDATED – 1:20pm –聽The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating a fire early Monday morning on Carolina Street in Dewey Beach. Firefighters from Rehoboth Beach were called just after 3am and found a single family home heavily involved in fire. The residence was not occupied at the time of the blaze, which also caused…
Read MoreFire at County Seat Apartments in Georgetown Saturday Accidental
Georgetown firefighters were called for a residential structure fire on Saturday night around 9 on Jury Way at the County Seat Apartments. Firefighters arriving at the scene found the fire occurred in a multi-family structure with an automatic sprinkler activation. The fire occurred on an apartment balcony area that was controlled by the building’s automatic…
Read MoreCleaning & Painting of Rehoboth Avenue Drawbridge Begins October 17; Start of Canal Street Detour Delayed till Oct 27
As part of a statewide DelDOT project, the Rehoboth Avenue drawbridge will be cleaned and painted beginning on Friday, October 17. These processes are necessary to maintain the longevity of the bridge, as corrosion has built up since it was last painted in 1996. While there are no structural issues due to paint corrosion at…
Read MoreUPDATED: West Virginia Man Charged after Hit & Run Collision in Bethany Beach
UPDATED – 10/13/25 – Beddow also faces charges from Dewey Beach Police where he was involved in a collision that damaged the center median pedestrian “wave” as well as knocking down a light pole. ================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 10/12/25 – Police in Bethany Beach were called around 1am Sunday for a hit and run at…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware National Guard Activated to Assist with Impacts from Storm; Reception Centers Open in Kent & Sussex Counties
UPDATED – Kent County Reception Center at Magnolia Fire Hall is now CLOSED ========================================= The Delaware National Guard has been activated to assist with emerging needs posed by coastal flooding and high winds which are expected to continue through tomorrow. DEMA has been coordinating with state and local officials since Friday in preparation for impacts…
Read MoreUPDATE #3: Ocean City Monitoring Weekend Coastal Storm & Flooding
UPDATE #3 – 10/12/25 – Town of Ocean City Provides Weather and Flooding Update #3 The Town of Ocean City鈥檚 Emergency Management Department, along with Town officials, have continued to closely monitor the ongoing coastal storm. 聽 According to the National Weather Service, the following update has been provided for Ocean City residents and visitors:…
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