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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash In Worcester County
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred yesterday evening in Worcester County. Police say the driver–identified as Gregory Roth, a 79-year-old man from Ocean City–was the sole occupant of a Nissan Altima, which was involved in the crash. He was pronounced deceased on the scene by EMS personnel from Berlin. Investigators of…
Read MoreFY27 Worcester Budget Maintains 81.5 Cent Property Tax Rate, Increases Education Funding by 8 Percent
Worcester County Commissioners have approved a nearly $300.2 million Fiscal Year 2027 budget that increases funding for education, public safety, and county employees while keeping the property tax rate at 81.5 cents per $100 of assessed value and the local income tax rate at 2.25 percent. The budget includes a record boost for the Board…
Read MoreAccidental House Fire in Trappe, Talbot County Displaces Four, Causes Major Damage
A house fire that occurred this morning on Backtown Road in Trappe in Talbot County has been ruled accidental according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Fire officials say discarded ashes from a burn barrel caused the blaze which began on the outside back porch. As a result, four individuals were displaced,…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Declares Statewide Drought Watch
All three Delaware counties are showing significant precipitation deficits as summer nears, according to state officials. Precipitation levels have shown a steep and steady decline throughout the state for the second time in three years, particularly in Kent and Sussex Counties. Governor Matt Meyer declared a drought watch after receiving guidance from the Delaware Water…
Read MoreMaryland Attorney General Joins Coalition in Urging Congress to Reconsider Federal Data Privacy Proposal
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the proposed SECURE Data Act, a federal data privacy bill currently under consideration in Congress. The coalition argues that the legislation would preempt state privacy and cybersecurity laws, including the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act and similar…
Read MoreCrash Involving Dump Truck Near Millsboro
Emergency crews responded early this morning to a reported rollover crash in the Millsboro area involving an overturned dump truck. The Millsboro Police Department tells the Talk of Delmarva that dump truck owned by SV Trucking was traveling East on Route 24 and was fully loaded with Sand. The driver was turning right onto the…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Minor
A Millsboro man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a child multiple times at his residence. On May 20th, Millsboro Police responded to the Millsboro Village Apartments regarding the reported crime and conducted a detailed investigation. Detectives determined that 38-year-old Keith Cooper lured the 10-year-old victim into his residence, where the sexual assault incidents occurred.…
Read MoreBipartisan Legislation Introduced to Authorize and Strengthen EPA’s Safer Choice Program
The Environmental Protection Agency’s voluntary Safer Choice Program, which helps consumers, businesses, schools, and institutions identify products that meet standards for health, environmental safety, and performance, would be formally authorized and strengthened under bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Chris Coons of Delaware and Jon Husted of Ohio. Supporters say the bill would provide long-term…
Read MoreWicomico High School Counselors Recognized For Excellence in Maryland
Wicomico High School and its school counselors have been named the 2025 School of Excellence award winner for the state of Maryland from the American College Application Campaign. Wi-Hi’s counselors are recognized for their “Maryland Post-secondary Success Campaign,” which honors schools that do an outstanding job increasing the number of graduating high school seniors with…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Delmar Under Investigation
A house fire that occurred on East Pine Street in Delmar on Tuesday afternoon June 2nd is under investigation. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the blaze began at the back of the home. The fire alarm was present and activated and is what led to the discovery of the fire. …
Read MoreAnglers Can Explore Maryland’s Diverse Waters During License-Free Fishing Days
Mark your calendar! Maryland has three license-free fishing days coming up over the next month. On June 6th, 13th, and July 4th – all state residents and visitors can fish without needing a fishing license, trout stamp or registration! License-free fishing days provide a unique chance to explore Maryland’s diverse fishing opportunities. And a great…
Read MoreWorcester County Commissioners Vote 4-3 to Reduce Board of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request
The Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-3 Tuesday to reduce the Worcester County Board of Education’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request by nearly $2.8 million. Commissioners Caryn Abbott, Chip Bertino, Jim Bunting, and Commission President Ted Elder voted in favor of the reduction, while Vice President Eric Fiori and Commissioners Joseph Mitrecic and Diana Purnell voted…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Ends in Arrest of Harbeson Man for DUI & Drug Offenses
A traffic stop Sunday night ended in the arrest of a Harbeson man for DUI and felony drug offenses. A Delaware State Police trooper spotted a Camaro speeding and swerving while westbound on Route 24 near Robinsonville Road. During the traffic stop the driver, 43 year old Michael Mock of Harbeson, showed signs of impairment.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Salisbury & MSP Continue to Investigate Murder of 10 Year Old Tyron Colbert, Jr of Salisbury
UPDATED – 06/02/26 –Â Maryland State Police continue to investigate the murder of 10 year old Tyron Colbert in Salisbury in August of 2024. Police are renewing their appeal for information and urge anyone with knowledge of this crime to step forward. Salisbury Police were called to Clay Street around 10:30pm on August 5 for a…
Read MoreState and Thomas Jefferson University Partner to Establish Delaware’s First Medical School
Delaware’s first medical school is coming! Governor Matt Meyer has announced a partnership with Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia to establish a regional campus of Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Delaware. This Delaware Medical School Consortium will provide students with the opportunity to complete their entire medical education in Delaware while creating a stronger pipeline…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets Tuesday at 10
UPDATED – 06/02/26 –Â The Sussex County Council met Tuesday morning and began the day with two presentations. Patti Grimes, Executive Director of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, updated the Council on what’s going happening there – as well as the new open air pavilion. The Council provides some funding for programs involving the arts for…
Read MoreUPDATED: 4 Candidates Running for Mayor in Rehoboth Beach August 8th Municipal Election
UPDATED – 06/01/26 – The filing deadline for the Rehoboth Beach municipal election has passed – voters will be electing a Mayor and 2 City Commissioners on Saturday, August 8th. Each seat is a 3 year term.  There are 4 candidates running for Mayor – William Raak and current commissioners Suzanne Goode, Susan Stewart and Craig…
Read MoreEarly Morning Crash on Route 24 Near Oak Orchard Damages Utility Pole
Traffic on Route 24 near Oak Orchard was detoured for some time early Monday morning after a crash with downed wires in the area of Rosedale and Gull Point Roads. Indian River emergency personnel were called just after 4:30am and found a GMC Sierra pickup that went off the road and struck a utility pole…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Commercial Burglaries/Attempted Burglaries in Lewes Area
Delaware State Police are investigating several commercial burglaries and attempted burglaries early Saturday morning along Coastal Highway in Lewes. Police were called to Coastal Plaza around 6:30am for a report of burglaries or attempted burglaries at Go Brit, Cabana’s Restaurant, Tienda la Bendicion and The Listening Booth. Investigation shows that early in the morning hours…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Housing and Community Development Expands Student Loan Payoff Assistance for First-Time Homebuyers
Maryland SmartBuy initiative has been expanded! The Maryland Mortgage Program‘s loan product for first-time homebuyers to purchase a home and pay off student debt has been increased from a current limit of $20,000 to $25,000 in student loan payoff assistance. This announcement of the program expansion marks the start of National Homeownership Month in June.…
Read MoreThree Arrested in Multi-Agency Effort Following Stolen Vehicle Incident
Ocean City Police attempted several times to stop a speeding vehicle – first on Baltimore Avenue just after 1 Saturday morning. A second traffic stop was attempted at 31st and Coastal, but the vehicle continued north up Coastal Highway in a reckless manner – police did not pursue. At the Route 90 bridge stop sticks…
Read MoreNo Injuries after Small Aircraft Lands in Assawoman Bay by Seacrets
Emergency personnel from the Ocean City Fire Department were called just after 2pm Sunday after a small aircraft went down in the Assawoman Bay behind Seacrets at 49th Street and the Bay. A SeaRey, a 2-seater, single-engine amphibious flying boat landed on the water when one of the stabilizing floats detached. The aircraft remained somewhat…
Read MoreTuesday Final Day to Change Party Affiliation or Register to Vote in Maryland Primary Election
Maryland voters – if you want to change your party affiliation ahead of the June 23rd Maryland Primary election – the deadline to make the change is Tuesday, June 2. It is also the deadline to register to vote in the primary election. You have until 5pm to register – or change your party affiliation.…
Read MorePrincess Anne Voters to Elect 3 to the Town Council on Tuesday
Voters in Princess Anne will head to the polls on Tuesday to elect several members to the City Council. There is 1 seat open in District 1 – incumbent Joseph Gardner is challenged by Dale Parker. There are 2 seats open in District 2 – three candidates are looking to fill the final 2 years…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Enrollment Period and Payment Rates for Specialty Crop Farmers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced payment rates and the enrollment period for the Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers (ASCF) program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will issue $1.625 billion in payments to eligible specialty crop producers in response to elevated input costs and market disruptions resulting from foreign competitors engaging…
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