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DE AG Files Lawsuit to Stop Dismantling of Federal Dept of Education
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and 20 other attorneys general have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from dismantling the federal Department of Education. The lawsuit was filed Thursday and seeks to stop the agency’s destruction and to ensure that it can continue to support millions of students’ education. Jennings said in a…
Read MoreMaryland Flags to be Lowered to Half-Staff Sunday
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has ordered Maryland Flags to be lowered to half-staff on Sunday from sunrise to sunset. This in honor of former State Delegate Frank Turner who represented Howard County from 1995 to 2019. He passed away in Columbia, Maryland on Friday, February 14th. . .
Read MoreLaurel Man Charged with 6th Offense DUI
A Laurel man has been arrested after Delaware State Police spotted a pickup truck with an unsecured load of wood traveling slowly on Camp Road near Laurel Thursday afternoon just after 12:30. A computer check showed the registration was fictitious and the trooper pulled the truck over. While speaking with the driver, 57 year old…
Read MoreTrussum Pond Near Laurel to Close for Construction Work on March 17th
Beginning on St Patrick’s Day, Trussum Pond near Laurel will be closed for a construction project through mid-April. The pond is managed by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation ā the project includes grading and paving the boat ramp and parking lot to provide better access and reduce erosion issues that are currently impacting the…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Thursday Night Shooting on Atlanta Road in Seaford
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting on Atlanta Road in Seaford Thursday night just before 11 o’clock. Investigation shows that an unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots from an unknown vehicle ā striking a house and vehicle. Police say there were eight people in the house ā including a child ā at…
Read MoreFire at Cambridge Townhouse Under Investigation
The Maryland State Fire Marshal continues to investigate a two alarm fire in Cambridge that occurred Thursday night. Cambridge firefighters were called to Wood Duck Drive around 11:30pm for a report of an explosion. Fire crews arriving at the scene found the blaze began in the middle unit of a row of two story, wood…
Read MoreLegislation Reintroduced in Delaware to Expand Access to School Meals
Delaware lawmakers have reintroduced House Bill 125 to provide free school meals for all students, regardless of income. Sponsored by Representative Sheraeāa āRaeā Moore and Senator Elizabeth Ā āTizzyā Lockman, the bill expands efforts to combat food insecurity by ensuring all students in the federal School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School Lunch Program (NSLP) schools…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Shots Fired Incident in Milford
The Milford Police Department Criminal Investigations Division received a tip regarding an incident in which shots were fired in the area of West Street and NW 2nd Street, in Milford on February 24th. Through investigation, detectives learned that a vehicle had been damaged from the gunshots. No one was injured during the incident. Detectives identified…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Bicycle Crash in Lewes
UPDATE: Delaware State Police have identified 68-year-old Steve Carpenter of Milton, Delaware, as the man who died in the bicycle crash Tuesday in Lewes. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Original Post: A 68-year-old Milton man is dead after a collision with a box truck while riding…
Read MoreSenator Buckson Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Red Dye 40 in Schools, Updates Senate Bill 41
Concerns about potential health effects from Red Dye 40, including links to hyperactivity and behavioral issues in children has led to the introduction of Senate Bill 69. Senator Eric Buckson of South Dover introduced the bill to prohibit the sale or distribution of food and drinks containing Red Dye 40 in Delaware public and charter…
Read MoreCongressman Andy Harris Meets With U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins
This week, Congressman Andy Harris met with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to discuss their joint efforts to put the needs of American farmers, ranchers, and the agriculture community first. In the meeting, Congressman Harris discussed working together to combat the Avian flu, reduce egg prices, protect vital farmland from being purchased by the…
Read MoreUPDATE: Gold Alert for Missing Dover Teen–Canceled
UPDATE 03-13-25: The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Wyatt Aiello. He has been located and is safe. Original Post: Dover Police have issued a Gold Alert for 17 year old Wyatt Aiello of Dover. Police say Aiello was last seen on January 27th around 9am in the 100 block of Derbyshire…
Read MoreNew Jersey Man Sentenced for Trafficking Firearms
A 47-year-old New Jersey man– Robert Dorsey has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for trafficking firearms. The announcement comes fromĀ Shannon T. Hanson, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware.Ā U.S. District Judge Richard G. Andrews pronounced the sentence.Ā According to court documents, between September and October 2023, Dorsey sold a total of four firearms…
Read MoreOcean View Police Department to Host Child Abduction Response Training
The Ocean View Police Department will host a three-day Child Abduction Response Team (CART) Training, whichĀ will take place from March 18th to March 20th with over 100 law enforcement officers, emergency responders, and child safety professionals from across the region on hand for the event. The training will be heldĀ atĀ Bethany Beach Ocean Suites Residence…
Read MoreSeaford High School – Remote Learning Day Thursday
Due to Wednesday eveningās gun violence in the Seaford community, Seaford High School will transition to asynchronous learning on Thursday, March 13, 2025. HS students will be asynchronous on Thursday. Please check your Schoology for assignments and Zoom links. Edgenuity coursework can also be completed Seaford School District posted on it’s Facebook page:Ā While no…
Read MoreUPDATED: Selbyville Police Arrest Suspect in Assault on Sunday
UPDATED – 03/12/25 – Selbyville Police report that Joshua Kositzke has been arrested. ===================================== Original Story – 03/09/25 – Selbyville Police are looking for a man in connection with an assault outside the McDonald’s at Mason Dixon Plaza. Police were called just before 2pm Sunday and met with the female victim. She told police he…
Read MoreSenator Coons Calls for āJust and Lasting Peaceā in Ukraine During Speech on Senate Floor
With a bipartisan group of colleagues, Senator Chris Coons called for ājust and lasting peaceā in Ukraine during a speech on the Senate floor… Ā Ā Senator Coons adds that though the hope is that the war and suffering will end, to force on Ukraine a cease fire that he calls a surrender masked as…
Read MoreMaryland State Police To Increase Patrols Over St. Patrickās Day Weekend
Maryland State Police are urging motorists to avoid aggressive, distracted and impaired driving throughout St. Patrickās Day weekend. As a part of planned initiatives from Friday, March 14th through Monday, March 17th, Maryland State Troopers from all 23 barracks, including the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) team, will focus on aggressive, distracted and…
Read MoreNOAA Educational Partnership Program Education and Science Forum at UMES
Ā The 11th Biennial Educational Partnership Program (NOAA EPP) Education and Science Forum took place at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) earlier this month, bringing together top researchers, educators, and students to explore the future of marine and atmospheric sciences. Hosted by the NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC), the event…
Read MoreHome Under Renovation Catches Fire in Wicomico County
The cause of a fire at a two story, wood framed, residential structure onĀ River Street in Quantico in Wicomico County–is under investigation. Late last night, the owner of the property who lives nearby discovered the fire. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, prior to the fire, which started on the inside,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Denies Borrow Pit near Laurel
UPDATED – 03/11/25 –Ā The Sussex County Council recognized County retiree Loretta Benson. Benson has worked in the County Finance Department for over 29 years. Benson and several family members were on hand to celebrate her retirement. In Old Business, the Council revisited Conditional Use 2454, filed on behalf of H&K Group, Inc., for a borrow…
Read MoreOutdoor Burning Discouraged Due to DE’s Ongoing Drought Conditions & High Fire Risk
The Delaware Forest Service is urging all residents to refrain from outdoor burning. Delaware’s ongoing drought and current weather conditions has brought an uptick in wildfires statewide. A special weather statement was released over the weekend indicating an elevated fire risk due to dropping humidity levels and high winds across the region ā including Delaware.…
Read MoreTraveling Doctor from Texas Extradited to Maryland for Rape & Other Offenses
A man who is a traveling cardiologist from Texas has been arrested by Easton Police on two warrants that charge him with 1st and second degree rape and other offenses. Police met in June of 2024 with a woman who was working for the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Easton who says she…
Read MoreLewes Fire to Possibly Dissolve EMS Service
The Talk of Delmarva has acquired a copy of a letter that was sent to the Sussex County last week that basically says that without significant additional funding to address their existing deficit, the Lewes Fire Department will initiate the process of dissolving its EMS service. The fire company’s calls have increased as the number…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Commissioners Discuss Proposed Parking Season Expansion
Rehoboth Beach Commissioners discussed a proposed expanding of the parking meter and permit season during a workshop meeting Monday. Other parking recommendations were also discussed. Most of the discussion centered around parking issues with the Sea Witch Festival, which if the expanded season is approved would be included. The Commission also heard from Chamber President…
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