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Berlin Electric Utility Department Receives National Recognition for Excellence in Safety
Beebe Healthcare Addresses Spike in Drug Overdoses
Beebe Healthcare leaders held a news conference this week to discuss the recent surge in drug overdoses in Sussex County. ER Dr. Paul Cowan provided information on what they have seen in relation to the surge at Beebe Hospital… The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services participated in yesterday’s press conference about the recent…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Swears in Additional Executive Leadership to Key Positions Across State Government
Governor Wes Moore this week swore in five new executive leaders, each confirmed by the Senate during the 2024 legislative session, to fill key positions across state government. Those leaders include: Secretary Sanjay Rai, Ph.D., Maryland Higher Education Commission Secretary, William C. Tilburg, JD, M.P.H., Maryland Cannabis Administration Director, Usherla DeBerry, Ed.S., Governor’s Office of the Deaf and…
Read MoreOffshore Wind Public Forum at Indian River High School
A public forum hosted by State Senator Gerald Hocker and State Representative Ron Gray was held this evening at Indian River High School in Dagsboro to allow citizens to learn more about the offshore wind proposals being considered. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more…
Read MoreDSP Troopers Arrest Millsboro Man for Assault and Resisting Arrest
The assault of a woman at a house near Millsboro on Oak Forest Lane has led to the arrest of 35-year-old Brandon Myers of Millsboro. He faces multiple felony assault and resisting arrest charges. Troopers found Myers on the property of a business in the 32000 block of Long Neck Road. As Myers was physically…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Correctional Officer in Multi-Agency Investigation of Official Misconduct
A Dover man faces several felony charges stemming from an investigation into misconduct by a Correctional Officer. The Delaware State Police in a joint investigation with the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC), Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested 31-year-old Jahee White following an investigation in which it was discovered that…
Read More18-Year-Old Charged in Connection with Kidnapping and Armed Robbery Released One Day After His Arrest
Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Boat Theft Case
The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft case in which a red and gray 1993 20′ Champion motorboat, Long Term Trailer with a Maine Registration, and outboard 1991 Yamaha 200 boat motor were stolen from a driveway of a home on County Farm Road. A deputy responded to the report on Friday. At…
Read MoreNew Op-Ed from Senator Carper on the Need to Pass the KIDS Health Act
Senator Tom Carper along with Dr. Kara Odom Walker, executive vice president and chief population health officer at Nemours Children’s Health are calling on the U.S. Senate to pass Senator Carper’s Kickstarting Innovative Demonstrations Supporting (KIDS) Health Act, which would make it easier for children nationwide to get the coordinated and comprehensive care they deserve.…
Read MoreDelDOT to Install New Traffic Signals on Route 113 in Selbyville
DelDOT will install two new, “full color,” steady stop-and-go traffic signals at the intersection of US 113 and Hosier Street and at the intersection of US 113 and Mason Dixon Shopping Center/Doyle’s Restaurant. Work will start next Tuesday, May 7th and will continue through mid-July–weather permitting. If you drive in the area of that work zone,…
Read MoreDelaware Letter Carriers to Help Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, May 11
With high costs associated with inflation, more families are turning to the Food Bank of Delaware and its network of partners for food assistance. On Saturday, May 11th, Delaware letter carriers will Stamp Out Hunger in order to provide food assistance to the more than 100,000 food-insecure Delawareans. Food Bank of Delaware President and CEO Cathy Kanefsky…
Read MoreAccidental House Fire in Dover; American Red Cross Assisting Family
Woodland Ferry to Close Today at 11:30am
DelDOT officials advise the Woodland Ferry near Seaford will be closing at 11:30 A.M. for the day on Wednesday 5/1/2024. It will resume back to normal operations on Thursday 5/2/2024.
Read MoreUPDATED: Gold Alert Canceled for Missing Dover Woman
UPDATED 05/01/24 – The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Gold Alert for Jalitza Ross. She has been located and is safe. ============================================================== The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 21-year-old Jalitza Ross of Dover. Ross suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to her health and safety if not…
Read MoreKey Bridge Update – April 30
Work has been on-going in the salvage operation at the Key Bridge collapse site at the Port of Baltimore. Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Tuesday that the removal of 182 containers from the bow of the Dali has been completed. Now crews will be more able to begin work to remove the section of bridge…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Hears Ordinance Amendment for Department of Public Safety & Revisits Change of Zone Application Near Milton
UPDATED – 04/30/24 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday morning in Georgetown. County Administrator Todd Lawson told the Council that next week they will hold a budget workshop at the EOC beginning at 9am, however Lawson said the Council will meet at 1:30pm in the Council Chambers. Human Resources Director Karen Brewington announced the…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Convicted of Kidnapping, Assault and Related Charges
A Wicomico County judge has convicted a 30 year old Salisbury man. Wicomico County Judge S. James Sarbanes, after a 3-day bench trial, convicted Tyler Gaskins of kidnapping, 1st degree assault, 3-counts of and 2nd degree assault, violation of a protective order, witness tampering and perjury. Sentencing has been postponed so that a pre-sentence investigation…
Read MoreCrash in Dover Leave PA Motorcycle Rider Dead
Update: Wilmington Man Pleads Guilty to 2nd Degree Murder in 2022 Dover Shooting Death
UPDATED – 04/30/24 – A Wilmington man has pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder and weapons offenses in connection with the shooting of Bruce Wright during a drug deal in Dover in 2022. Officials with the Department of Justice say 20 year old Marcus Bailey agreed not to request less than 20 years of prison…
Read MoreRebate Program for Electric & Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles Expands to Include Used Vehicles
The State’s Clean Transportation Incentive Program – will be expanded beginning on Wednesday, May 1st to includes rebates for used plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles. DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin says that now that the electric vehicle market has expanded – and more affordable used electric vehicles are being offered for sale. Garvin says that…
Read MoreUPDATED: Right Whale Slow Zone Extended off Ocean City Through May 11
UPDATED – 04/29/24 – A voluntary right whale slow zone is in effect through May 11th. On April 26th the Ocean City buoy detected the presence of right whales east of Ocean city. Mariners are requested to avoid or transit at 10 knots or less inside the areas where right whales have been detected. Please…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigate Deadly Bicycle Crash near Felton
UPDATED – 04/29/24 – Delaware State Police have identified 57 year old Robert Spencer, Jr. of Felton, as the man who died in the fatal crash that occurred Friday afternoon in Felton. ==================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 04/27/24 – A bicycle rider is dead after he failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection…
Read MoreOffshore Wind Public Forum Wednesday at IRHS
Dover Police Looking for Suspect in Attempted Robbery Early Sunday Morning
Dover Police were called for an attempted robbery just before 1am Sunday in the area of West North Street and Saulsbury Road. They contacted the victims who told police they were approached by a black man wearing a mask and dark clothing – who had a firearm. The suspect demanded the victims turn over property.…
Read MoreMagnolia Man Charged with Drug Offenses after Traffic Stop
A Magnolia man faces multiple charges after a traffic stop Sunday afternoon in Magnolia. Delaware State Police say a trooper spotted a Dodge Charger with a registration violation and pulled the car over in the area of Millchop Lane and Stevenson Drive. As the trooper approached he spotted the driver, 49 year old Jerry Smith…
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