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UPDATED: 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’s Emergency Management Department, along with Town officials, have continued to closely monitor the ongoing coastal storm. According to the National Weather Service, the following update has been provided for Ocean City residents and visitors:…
Read MoreBethany Beach: Storm Update
Storm Warning for Bethany Beach The Town of Bethany Beach is urging residents and visitors to prepare for a significant coastal storm expected to affect our area Sunday October 12th through Monday October 13th. Current forecasts indicate a combination of strong offshore winds, high surf, and high astronomical tides, which are likely to cause moderate…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Georgetown Woman after Road Rage Incident
A Georgetown woman was arrested after a road rage incident on Dupont Boulevard near Shortly Road Friday morning around 11:30. Police were called for a road rage incident involving a firearm. Police learned that a Yukon with Delaware tags pulled alongside the victim – a 49 year old Houston, DE man. Both vehicles were southbound…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Ceremonially Signs Two Bipartisan Child Safety Bills
Governor Matt Meyer ceremonially signed Senate Bills 142 and 143 at Sussex Academy of Arts & Sciences in Georgetown. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Senate Bill 142 increases the penalty for sexual extortion in specific cases and requires schools to provide age-appropriate education for students on the dangers and warning…
Read MoreSussex County Contributes $1.9-million to Preserve Ag Lands
The 29th round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation were announced on Friday in Laurel. Ag officials say 36 properties – over 2800 acres – have been preserved at a cost of $14.9-million. The easements are in all three Delaware counties and come from each county government. The Sussex County government…
Read MoreUPDATED: Lewes BPW Cited After March Wastewater Spill
UPDATED – 10/10/25 – The Lewes Board of Public Works has been issued a notice of violation by DNREC for a wastewater spill that occurred on March 8 on American Legion Road in Lewes. The spill was due to an equipment failure. Multiple agencies assisted in containing and cleaning the affected roadway and the overflow was…
Read MoreLewes BPW Urges Residents to Prepare for the Weekend Storm
Lewes Board of Public Works urges Lewes residents to prepare for the upcoming storm. Secure your home by bringing in loose items and covering windows, have multiple ways to receive alerts, such as a NOAA Weather Radio or emergency apps, create a family communication plan with a designated safe spot, and prepare an emergency kit…
Read MoreLaurel Man Charged on Gun and Drug Offenses after Traffic Stop
A Laurel man was arrested after a traffic stop Thursday night in Laurel. Delaware State Police on patrol spotted a Dodge Dakota with a registration violation and pulled the truck over in a parking lot on Georgetown Road. While speaking with the driver, 36 year old Jeremy Cooper of Laurel, Cooper was unable to provide…
Read MoreMD State Senator Michael A. Jackson Appointed as Acting MSP Superintendent
Maryland State Police Superintendent Col. Roland Butler is retiring on November 1st after over 31 years in law enforcement – and Lt. Col Daniel Pickett will serve as interim superintendent. Governor Wes Moore has appointed Maryland State Senator Michael A. Jackson as the acting superintendent of the Maryland State Police beginning on November 12. Jackson…
Read MoreDEMA: Five Steps to Prepare Now for Severe Weather
In anticipation of an intensifying coastal storm this weekend, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) urges residents to monitor and prepare by following National Weather Service (NWS) reports and all subsequent guidance from local officials. The NWS has announced a Coastal Flood Watch, Storm, and High Wind Watch from Sunday through Monday evening for portions…
Read MoreSussex County Readies for Major Coastal Storm
A major coastal storm is on track to lash the mid-Atlantic region, including Sussex County, with heavy rains, gusty winds, and moderate to major tidal flooding throughout the Columbus Day weekend, potentially hampering travel, causing power outages, and scouring local beaches. The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood watch and a high wind…
Read MoreWeather Update from the City of Rehoboth
The City of Rehoboth Beach is monitoring a significant coastal storm that is expected to impact our area this weekend. Residents, visitors, and businesses are advised to take precautions. Strong to damaging winds are possible, so please secure all loose umbrellas, outdoor furniture, and trash cans. Motorists should use caution when driving and avoid any…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Seaford
UPDATED – 10/10/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 63 year old Jorge Ruiz of Seaford as the man who died in the fatal crash in Seaford on Wednesday. ============================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 10/08/25 – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash in which a vehicle exited the road and struck a tree. The…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert: Bridge Rehabilitation Project in Frankford Area to Resume
In the Frankford area, Armory Road/SR. 20 between Dukes Road and Omar Road will be temporarily closed starting on Monday, October 27th at 7:00am. According to DelDOT, the closure will continue until Monday November 3rd at 7:00am. Crews will complete a bridge rehabilitation project that began earlier this year and was paused through the summer…
Read MoreUPDATE: Forecasters, Local Officials Monitoring Potential Coastal Storm This Weekend
Coastal areas on Delmarva are bracing for what is expected to be a significant coastal storm with the threat of flooding and beach erosion this weekend and especially Sunday into Monday. Lead Hurricane Specialist at AccuWeather—Alex DaSilva tells the Talk of Delmarva what we can expect in terms of gusty winds. Localized flooding inland is…
Read More2026 Delaware Teacher of the Year to be Named Tuesday
Twenty outstanding teachers will be honored at a celebration on October 14th in Dover, when one of them also will be named Delaware’s 2026 Teacher of the Year. The candidates were nominated by their districts or the Delaware Charter Network during the 2025 calendar year because of their superior ability to inspire students with a love of…
Read MoreGovernor Matt Meyer Ceremonially Signs Bills to Strengthen Public Safety And Support Law Enforcement
Governor Matt Meyer has signed ceremonial copies of three bills intended to strengthen Delaware’s commitment to public safety, honor those who serve, and promote responsible firearm laws. House Bill 123, sponsored by Rep. Nnamdi Chukwuocha and Sen. Darius Brown, creates a new crime for shooting at homes, businesses, vehicles, or places of worship, helping…
Read MoreQueen Anne’s County Deputies Arrest Three in Connection with June Fatal Shooting
The Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office has arrested three men–19-year-old Kamryn Andrews of Seaford, 20-year-old James Lawson of Queenstown, MD, and 27-year-old Travis Lissau of Centreville, MD in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on June 1, 2025, in which 19-year-old Christopher Parsley was killed in Queenstown. Deputies found Parsley fatally shot on Centreville…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Proclaims Senate Session To Confirm Health Secretary And Other Appointments
Governor Matt Meyer today proclaimed an extraordinary session of the Delaware Senate on Wednesday, October 15, during which senators will consider the Governor’s nominee for the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Christen Linke Young. Governor Meyer referred to her as one of the nation’s most experienced health policy leaders. The…
Read MoreSussex County Department of Public Safety to host 9-1-1 Awareness Day
The Sussex County Department of Public Safety will host the County’s annual 9-1-1 Awareness Day, from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, October 9th at its headquarters, at 21911 Rudder Lane, near Georgetown, to give the public a behind-the-scenes look at how the facility and first responders serve the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This year’s event…
Read MoreMDOT Visits Worcester, Somerset and Kent Counties as Part of Statewide Transportation Tour; Projects to Improve Safety
Maryland Transportation Acting Secretary Samantha J. Biddle met this week with local officials in Worcester and Somerset counties to go over a proposed six-year plan that outlines $21.5 billion in investments for projects and programs designed to improve safety, maintain the state’s transportation network, and support economic growth…. She added that the Department’s Draft Consolidated…
Read MoreState Of Delaware And ChristianaCare Reach Agreement To Pause And Potentially Settle HB350 Lawsuit
The State of Delaware and ChristianaCare have reached an agreement to pause and potentially settle their lawsuit over HB 350, focusing instead on strengthening healthcare transparency and investment. The deal includes commitments from ChristianaCare to share employee claims data with the Delaware Health Information Network to improve transparency and to negotiate a healthcare workforce loan…
Read MoreFelton Woman Charged With False Statement to Police and Shoplifting
Felton Police have arrested a 38-year-old Felton woman in connection with a shoplifting incident that occurred at the town’s Royal Farms last month. Investigators say Tina M. Shehorn initially told police she was unaware that two male juveniles she drove to the store had stolen consumable goods on September 13th. However, further investigation revealed she…
Read MoreSelbyville Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Offenses Following Pursuit
A Selbyville area man has been arrested by Delaware State Police on multiple felony drug offenses after a pursuit and search warrant. Last Wednesday evening around 7, members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force and County Drug Unit were conducting a drug investigation of 27 year old Jaquan Johnson for distribution of drugs at…
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