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Pet Dog Perishes in Rhodesdale, MD Pole Barn Fire
Firefighters were called for a pole barn fire just before 2 Monday morning in Dorchester County. Eldorado Volunteer Firefighters arrived at the Galestown-Reliance Road address in Rhodesdale and found fire in a 30-foot by 50-foot pole barn with metal siding. Maryland State Fire Marshal officials say firefighters from several companies – including Bridgeville and Seaford…
Read MoreTrucker Who Sexually Abused Minor Relative Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Child Porn in Delaware
An out-of-state trucker has been sentenced in the US District Court for the District of Delaware for transporting, receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material. David Morrison was sentenced by US District Judge Maryellen Noreika last Thursday. An investigation into Morrison began after law enforcement received 13 cyber tips from the National Center for Missing…
Read MoreMaryland Dept of Health Issues Notification of Potential Measles Exposures with Traveler Through Maryland
Maryland Health officials have been notified of a confirmed case of measles in a person who traveled through Maryland while infectious late on January 7th through early January 8th. Officials say anyone who may have shared several public conveyances during those dates and hours may have been exposed. Amtrak NE Regional Train from Philadelphia 30th…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milford Police Arrest Suspect in Attempted Burglary at Local Bank
UPDATED – 01/12/26 – Milford Police identified the suspect in an attempted burglary of the Del-One Federal Credit Union in Milford last Thursday as 26 year old John Carey, Jr. of Dover. Carey was arrested on Friday and charged with the following offenses: Attempted Burglary 3rd Degree (Felony) Attempted Theft $1500 of Greater (Felony) Criminal…
Read MoreState Police Arrest Felton Man for 5th Offense DUI
A traffic stop in Felton Saturday led to the arrest of a Felton man. Delaware State Police on patrol on Henry Cowgill Road saw a GMC weaving in and out of its lane. A computer check showed the vehicle had an unregistered tag and the vehicle was stopped. The driver was identified as 64 year…
Read MoreConvention of States Rally in Dover Tuesday
There will be a rally with the Convention of States movement at Legislative Hall in Dover on Tuesday from noon to 4pm to build support for Senate Concurrent Resolution 114. Supporters say this measure will advance a constitutional process aimed at fiscal restraints, limits on federal power, and term limits for federal officials. It’s expected…
Read MoreWorcester County: Temporary Water Outage in Assateague Point for Valve Installations January 13
Worcester County Public Works will shut off water in the Assateague Point Service Area to install two isolation valves on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In the event of a weather delay, the alternate date will be January 14. Water service for an estimated 523 homes in the surrounding areas…
Read MoreKent County Commercial Broiler Flock – Presumptive Positive for Avian Influenza
Preliminary testing of a commercial broiler flock in Kent County has returned a presumptive positive for H5 HPAI-avian influenza. Delaware Department of Ag officials say the property has been quarantined and the birds are being depopulated to prevent spread of the disease. These birds will not enter the food system. This is the first detection…
Read MoreSingle Vehicle Crash East of Laurel Takes Down Utility Pole & Wires
Delaware State Police were called to Carey’s Camp Road east of Laurel for a single vehicle hit and run collision. Police learned that a vehicle traveling westbound on Carey’s Camp Road left the roadway in a curve and struck a utility pole. The driver left the scene, but was later located by troopers investigating the…
Read MoreUPDATED: MERR Performs Necropsy on Dead Whale Beached Near Bethany
UPDATED – 01/10/26 – A necropsy on the juvenile humpback whale that washed ashore near the Ocean Ridge community in Bethany Beach on Thursday found the 32-foot male whale had subdermal hemorrhaging and a broken jaw on the right side. Officials say this sort of injury is often associated with a large ship strike – and…
Read MoreIce Out for Good Weekend of Action Demonstrations Taking Place in Delaware
Several demonstrations have been planned for this weekend to protest the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minnesota and to demand an end to the escalating deployment of ICE and CBP in local communities. The Ice Out for Good Weekend of Action demonstrations are organized by local chapters of Indivisible and…
Read MoreFairness in Girls’ Sports Act Introduced in Delaware General Assembly
Legislation that’s aimed at protecting fairness, safety and privacy for female student-athletes has been introduced into the Delaware General Assembly. Senator Bryant Richardson says that Senate Bill 215 requires school athletic teams to be designated based on biological sex – helping to ensure that girls have a level playing field to compete, earn scholarships and…
Read MoreSen. Buckson Introduces Legislation to Increase Military Pension Tax Exemption
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in advance of Tuesday’s start of the Delaware General Assembly that would increase Delaware’s exclusion of military retirement pay from state income taxes. Senate Bill 219 was introduced by Senator Eric Buckson (R-South Dover) – it would provide meaningful tax relief to veterans who have served our country. The measure…
Read MoreMonday’s Cape May-Lewes Ferry Virtual Public Hearing of Fare Changes – to be Rescheduled
A virtual public hearing to discuss proposed fare changes for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry has been postponed. DRBA officials say the virtual public hearing that was scheduled for Monday, January 12th at 6:30pm will be rescheduled.
Read MoreUPDATED: Over 3000 People Hiked Maryland State Parks & 1400 Hiked Delaware State Parks on January 1st
Over 3000 people took part in First Day Hikes in Maryland State Parks on January 1st. Hikers had over 50 different hike options statewide. Over 2000 took part in ranger-led hikes – over 4400 miles. Over 1100 hikers completed about 2300 miles of self-guided hikes. Maryland State Parks kicked off a new challenge for 2026…
Read MoreUPDATED: Wilmington Woman Arrested in 2023 Murder of Mother in Dover
UPDATED – 01/09/26 – A Wilmington woman has been arrested for a 2023 Dover murder. Delaware State Police have arrested 46 year old Krista Rule of Wilmington after she was indicted on Tuesday by a Kent County Grand jury for the murder of her mother, 72 year old Denise Wood. In June of 2023, police…
Read MoreUnemployment is Up in Delaware, Sussex County Shows Strong Job Growth
Unemployment in Delaware is higher – an increase from 4.5% in September to 4.9% in November (the October Labor Review is not available from the Delaware Department of Labor). The national unemployment rate also increased from 4.4% in September to 4.6% in November. In Sussex County unemployment increased from 4.6% in September to 5.4% in…
Read MoreUPDATE: Altercation Involving Four Students at Parkside High School in Salisbury
UPDATE: 4:30 p.m. Paul Butler who is the Director of Communications and Community Outreach for Wicomico County Public Schools tells the Talk of Delmarva that today’s incident involved four students and was handled in under 60 seconds. In Parkside’s message to the parents, the school informed them of an altercation that occurred in one of…
Read MoreStable National Gas Price Average to Start 2026: Lowest Since 2021
The new year begins with the lowest national average in years at $2.81. The last time the national average for a gallon of regular gas was this low was back in March of 2021. Jana Tidwell, spokesperson for AAA Club Alliance says low crude oil prices, coupled with decreased seasonal demand due to winter weather…
Read MoreMultiple Vehicles Damaged From Shots Fired in Cambridge
The Cambridge, Maryland Police Department is investigating an incident in which shots were fired. Police were dispatched to Noble Street at approximately 1:35 a.m. on January 4th following reports of multiple shots fired. Officers found multiple spent shell casings for 9mm ammunition on the ground. They also located 4 vehicles that had been damaged from…
Read MoreBoard of Public Works Approves Multiple Funding Awards for Wicomico County
Wicomico County has secured multiple funding approvals following action taken by the Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW), providing new investments in environmental protection, recreational facilities, and land preservation. During its January 7th meeting, the Board approved several grant awards benefiting Wicomico County, reflecting continued state partnership in supporting local infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Dover Man for Home Improvement Fraud
Delaware State Police have arrested a 59-year-old Dover man for home improvement fraud and felony theft. Beginning in November 2025, troopers began investigating Stephen Kurtz for home improvement fraud. During the investigation, troopers learned that Kurtz had signed a contract with a 64-year-old Rehoboth Beach man in February 2025, to do construction work and received…
Read MoreBruce Parsons Retires After More than 25 Years of Service with DSP and Sussex County EOC
Bruce Parsons has retired after more than 25 years of service with the Delaware State Police. Bruce began his career with the DSP on May 1, 2000, as a Telecommunications Specialist at the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center, where he remained throughout his career. He spent his career supporting public safety through emergency communications and…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Record Law Enforcement Funding in FY 2027 Budget
Governor Wes Moore this morning announced a record $124.1 million in funding to support law enforcement in the governor’s proposed FY 2027 budget. Governor Moore stated that the proposed funding reflects the administration’s commitment to improving public safety through a comprehensive approach that supports law enforcement, strengthens communities, and invests in residents. He noted that…
Read MoreDNREC Soliciting Project Proposals for Surface Water Matching Planning Grants
Delaware county and municipal governments, conservation districts and estuary programs can now submit proposals to DNREC to receive matching grants for their surface water project planning. Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18th. Eligible projects include: Planning, preliminary engineering and feasibility analysis of surface water projects; stormwater retrofits; Green technology practices; Stream…
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