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Griffith Lake Boat Ramp Closed Due to Dam Safety Concerns
Flagger Injured From Being Hit by Vehicle in Construction Zone
The Talk of Delmarva has learned that a flagger in a construction zone–a 47-year-old woman from Greenwood– has been taken to an area hospital for serious injuries to her left side after being hit by a vehicle at around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. The incident occurred on Camp Arrowhead Road south of John J, Williams Highway.…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert: Work to Begin Next Week on Felton Area Bridge
The bridge on SR 15 (Canterbury Road) over Coursey Pond will have routine maintenance to allow for the cleaning and painting of the steel beams and the cleaning and coating of all concrete surfaces. According to DelDOT, you can expect lane closures between Monday, August 21st and October 20th (weather permitting). Motorists should use caution and expect…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs Legislation Aimed at Improving Mental Health Resources for Delawareans
Governor John Carney has given final approval to three bills, the purpose of which is to increase mental health resources for students and improve access to behavioral health care. The governor this morning signed into law House Bill 3, House Bill 4, and House Substitute 2 for House Bill 160. Governor Carney says this package of legislation strengthens the…
Read MoreThree Arrested Following Drug Investigation in Dover
Three individuals have been arrested following an investigation into the illegal sale of drugs at a home on Halsey Road in Dover. As a result of the search warrant, officers located a 16-gauge shotgun, .380 ammunition, 1.2 grams of crack cocaine, 27.6 grams of heroin, drug paraphernalia, and stolen mail/credit cards. In addition, during the…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Major Action to Rebuild State Government and Modernize MD Department of Information Technology Services & Operations
In Maryland, plans are underway to rebuild state government and modernize operations within the Maryland Department of Information Technology. To improve core services, the state will employ its first-ever chief technology officer; first-ever chief digital experience officer; first-ever AI advisor; and first-ever director of accessibility. Governor Wes Moore says the Moore-Miller administration is committed to…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Sentenced for Possessing Destructive Device and Threatening Group Home
A Millsboro man has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for possessing a destructive device known as a “Molotov Cocktail.” The Honorable Richard G. Andrews pronounced the sentence. According to court documents, 25-year-old Job Gillette had threatened to “blow up or burn down” the group home where he lived and had amassed seventeen…
Read MoreTwo Homes in Dover Struck by Gunfire
Dover Police are investigating a shooting in which two homes were struck on Forrest Avenue in Dover. Police believe the incident occurred overnight Monday into early Tuesday morning. Both homes were occupied, but no injuries were reported. Police have no leads at this time. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to…
Read MoreOC Residents Can Sign Up for Local Emergency Notifications with OC Alert
OC Alert is available to Ocean City residents. Public safety officials sat this is a free trial service that will allow you to get notifications sent from state and local authorities – in the event of weather, traffic or other emergencies. The information can be received by email, text or voice message. Community members are…
Read MoreFormer Camden Mayor Accepts Plea Deal after Confrontation
The now former mayor of Camden has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and hindering prosecution and no contest to offensive touching after a physical confrontation with two teens at a car wash owned by 41 year old Justin King. The confrontation occurred in late February when King confronted two 19 year olds who King claimed…
Read MoreChancellor McCormick Takes Brief Leave of Absence
Delaware Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick has taken a temporary absence from the Court of Chancery for medical reasons. The Court of Chancery anticipates her return to duty at the end of September and her absence is not expected to affect Court operations. Matters that she has taken under advisement prior to hear leave will…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced for Drug Distribution
A Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to 2 counts of possession with the intent to distribute drugs. That plea was given Thursday by 61 year old Howard Peterson – and accepted by Associate Judge for the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Matthew Maciarello who sentenced Peterson to 23 years in prison with all but 14…
Read MoreDouble Header Launch from Wallops Flight Facility Wednesday Morning
Two rockets will lift off just minutes apart Wednesday morning from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. These launches are NASA sounding rockets that will be carrying experiments developed by more than 30 university and community college teams for the Rock-Sat-X and RockOn/RockSat-X missions. The launch window is from 6 to 10am – the two…
Read MoreSussex County Tax Bills are on the Way!
Sussex County property tax bills for the 2024 fiscal year are now headed your way. Thousands of tax bills will be sent – covering over 195,000 parcels in the county. The revenue collected – over $196.5-million – will fund a variety of local public services. Annual tax bills include County property taxes, and County sewer…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dover Police Make Arrest in Attempted Robbery at Royal Farms in Dover
UPDATED – 08/14/23 – A Wilmington woman has been arrested for an attempted robbery at the Royal Farms on Saulsbury Road in Dover on August 8th around 2:30pm. Investigation developed 31 year old Shakeira Heir as a suspect and Dover Police obtained warrants for her arrest. Heir was arrested on Friday without incident and brought…
Read MorePublic Workshop on Route 54 Bridge Project Tuesday Afternoon
DelDOT invites residents and others to a public workshop on the replacement of the bridge over the Assawoman on Route 54/Lighthouse Road. The meeting is to get feedback from you on architectural enhancements that are being considered for the bridge replacement project. There will also be a presentation providing updates on the planned construction method…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Meet Tuesday Morning
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. They will hear a presentation from United Way of Delaware and discuss the reappointment of Board of Adjustment member John Williamson. Airport Manager Bob Bryant will discuss approval for the design phase of a taxiway at the Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown. In Old Business…
Read MoreDover Police Make Arrest in Liquor Store Burglary
Dover Police have arrested a Dover man on burglary charges. Police were called to Driftwood Spirits on South Bradford Street just after 3:30 Saturday morning for an alarm and found the front door open on arrival. Their investigation showed the suspect entered through the duct work, removed merchandise and then left. Downtown surveillance video showed…
Read MoreRehoboth Police Seek Suspect Who Passed Bogus $100 Bill
Rehoboth Beach police are asking for help identifying this guy who paid with a bogus $100 bill at a boardwalk business on Friday, August 4. This is one of the few counterfeit cases so far this summer. The counterfeit was not a good one according to one source who saw the bill which had a blue…
Read MoreBidens Return for More Beach Time!
While not as lengthy as his previous visit, the President returned this past Friday for his 18th visit to his beach house since entering office. He arrived via Marine One early Friday evening accompanied by the traditional two decoys and the state police helicopter. The First Lady had already been here since Tuesday. Photo courtesy Richard…
Read MoreThree Injured in Crash at Route 1 & Inlet Drive South of Dewey Beach
Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company was called for a vehicle crash on Route 1 at Inlet Drive – just north of the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Officials say the head-on collision had subjects trapped in the vehicles. With help from Bethany Beach Fire Company, Rehoboth Beach emergency personnel extricated two subjects, who were taken to…
Read MorePresident Biden to Leave Rehoboth Beach Monday Morning
Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in July Shooting in Salisbury
Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office and Salisbury Police have arrested a Salisbury man on firearms offenses. Police went into a Chippewa Boulevard home with a search and seizure warrant on Thursday where they arrested 22 year old Kairee Vanlandingham. Evidence collected during the search connected Vanlandingham to a shooting on July 5th on Chippewa Boulevard during…
Read MoreFraud Complaints, Identity Theft on the Rise; Travelers and College Students Heading Back to Campus Urged to Protect Themselves
As many people try to get vacation time in before the summer season draws to a close and college students get ready to head back to campus, AAA Mid-Atlantic reminds travelers to protect against identity theft. Spokeswoman Jana Tidwell tells the Talk of Delmarva about an increase in fraud complaints… Those statistics are from the…
Read MorePresident Biden is Back in Rehoboth Beach
President Biden is back in Rehoboth Beach for the weekend. He arrived on Marine One at the Gordons Pond parking lot just before 6 Friday evening – he’ll be at his North Shores beach house throughout the weekend. While he’s in town, the President rarely has scheduled events, however a church service and bike rides…
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