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Two Viola Men Arrested on Burglary Charges
Two men from Viola have been arrested for burglary and other charges after an investigation by Delaware State Police into a series of burglaries of homes under construction in a Magnolia community. The investigation began in February and police learned that an unknown suspect forced entry into several homes and removed electrical and plumbing materials…
Read MoreUPDATED: 2022 Laurel Bank Robber Convicted in Federal Court
UPDATED – 03/10/25 – A Newark man has been convicted of bank robbery after a two-day trial in federal court last week. A jury found 52 year old Justin Cabot guilty in the robbery of the Bank of Delmarva in Laurel in June of 2022. Court records show Cabot handed the teller a demand note…
Read MoreUPDATED: Overnight Road Closure Near Georgetown for Broken Utility Pole
Drivers in the Georgetown area were detoured off Zoar Road overnight after the driver of a Chevrolet Trax traveling eastbound went of the road just before 2:30am and struck a utility pole and overturned in the area of Peterkins Road. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that the 21 year old male driver…
Read MoreDSP Investigating a Shooting in the Lincoln Area Sunday Night
A shooting Sunday night in Lincoln is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police were called to the area of Cubbage and Cedar Drives around 9:30 for a shooting and found a 24 year old man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police ask anyone with…
Read MoreMERR Rescue Gray Seal from Cape Henlopen State Park Sunday
A gray seal pup was rescued by MERR officials Sunday from Cape Henlopen State Park. Officials spotted a large wound on the her left side and that she was thin. Closer inspection showed more small wounds and that the seal was dehydrated. She will be transported to the National Aquarium in Baltimore for long term…
Read MoreTravel Alert: One Case of Measles Confirmed in Maryland Resident with Recent International Travel
A Maryland resident in Howard County who recently traveled internationally has a positive case of measles. Maryland Health officials say this case is NOT associated with the outbreak of measles in Texas and New Mexico. They are working to identify people who might have been exposed – including contacting potentially exposed passengers on specific flights.…
Read MoreTwo Men Arrested on Drug Charges Near Millsboro
Two men have been arrested on drug and related charges in the Millsboro area. Delaware State Police say members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force were on patrol on Thursday night just before 10 and spotted a Mustang eastbound on Route 24 near Bay Farm Road fail to signal properly when it turned onto…
Read MoreVA Man Arrested after Assault Near Rehoboth Beach
A Virginia man has been arrested for a felony assault that occurred in Rehoboth Beach Saturday morning. Delaware State Police were called to the area of Popeye’s on Coastal Highway for a report of noise from a protest. While speaking to several people, police were told about an assault that occurred in the parking lot.…
Read MoreVIDEO: Siara Husain is Delaware’s Super Speller
Video courtesy of First State Educate A student from the Islamic Academy in Newark is the winner of the Delaware Regional Spelling Bee. Siara Husain correctly spelled the final word “codswallop” to secure the top spot on Saturday. Aurelia Tran of the Talley Middle School in Wilmington took second place and Kshirja Chauhan from Carvel…
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested for 5th Offense DUI after Traffic Stop
Early Friday morning Delaware State Police spotted a Chevy Traverse weaving while driving northbound on Coastal Highway near Postal Lane in Lewes. After an additional traffic violation the trooper pulled the Traverse over. The driver was identified as 36 year old Maurice Finney of Milford and showed signs of impairment. After standardized field sobriety tests,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Do More 24 Delaware – Record Breaking Day for Donations to Delaware Non-profits
UPDATED – 03/08/25 – It was a record-breaking day for Do More 24 Delaware – thanks to you! During Delaware’s 24 hour giving day – over $2.5-million was raised for Delaware non-profits. Over 22,000 donors took part from 6pm Thursday to 6pm Friday – the largest number of donors since Do More 24 Delaware began in…
Read MoreIRS Tax Season Information and Updates
As we head into the peak of the 2025 tax season and people file their 2024 returns, Joseph Olivares of the IRS tells the Talk of Delmarva that among the improvements made to the process are the mobile tax forms that are available… If you have any questions, call 1-800 -829-1040 or visit IRS.gov where…
Read MoreFiling Deadline Passes – Several Sussex County School Districts will have School Board Elections
There will be school board elections in several Sussex County school districts – and in Milford. Several of the candidates filed in the past few days and remain provisional candidates until qualified by Election officials. The filing deadline was 4:30 Friday, March 7th. In the Cape School District there are three candidates for the Area…
Read MoreSeaford Voters Will Elect 1 to the City Council in April
Voters in Seaford will elect one person to the City Council in April. Incumbent councilman Orlando Holland is challenged by Jose Santos for a three-year term. The Seaford election will take place an Saturday, April 19 from 7am to 3pm at City Hall.
Read MoreUPDATED: 60-Year-Old Man Wanted for Assault in Georgetown in Custody in PA
UPDATED – Delaware State Police report that the suspect, John Bell has been arrested in Pennsylvania. Â =================================== Â The Delaware State Police is asking for help in finding 60-year-old John Bell. He is wanted for multiple felony charges following an assault that occurred on March 5th in Georgetown. Police say he is driving a…
Read MoreDNREC Looking for Volunteers to Cleanup Concord Pond near Seaford
DNREC is looking for volunteers to help with an Earth Day month clean up at Concord Pond near Seaford. Volunteers are asked to pre-register for the Saturday, April 5th cleanup – which will take place between 10am and noon. Concord Pond is a popular fishing and boating area and the cleanup will help improve local…
Read MoreUPDATED: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Issues Permit for Rebuild of Francis Scott Key Bridge
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has issued its permit (Section 10/404/408 permit decision) for the rebuild of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, granting the Maryland Transportation Authority permission to construct the bridge that will reconnect the I-695 Baltimore Beltway and improve community accessibility lost following the collapse of the original structure…
Read MoreLegislation Would Add Military Status as a Protected Class in Delaware
A bill introduced Thursday in the the Delaware General Assembly would add military status as a protected class in Delaware. House Bill 55 would include military status as a protected class under the state’s public accommodations, housing, insurance, education and employment laws. The measure recognizes that military members and their families can face discrimination in…
Read MoreAG Jennings Sues to Stop Federal Mass Firings and Reinstate Employees
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and 20 other attorneys general have filed suit and moved for a temporary restraining order against numerous federal agencies – asking a federal court to block mass layoffs of federal probationary employees and to reinstate those who have been fired. Jennings says the ongoing and sudden mass firings threaten to…
Read MoreUPDATED: First State Educate to Host Delaware Regional Scripps Spelling Bee on Sat, March 8 in Dover
Over 50 students from Delaware public and private schools will compete on Saturday, March 8th in the 2025 Delaware Regional Spelling Bee – and the chance to represent the First State at the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee in May, the National Spelling Bee celebrates its 100th year this year. Hosted by First State Educate,…
Read MoreMaryland AG Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Challenging Trump Administration’s Early Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans
Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general, including Delaware, in filing an amicus brief in National TPS Alliance v. Noem in support of a challenge to the early termination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela. In a release, AG Brown says that “TPS is a critical humanitarian…
Read MoreNo Changes in MD’s 2025 Striped Bass Fishing Rules
Recreational and commercial striped bass or rockfish fishermen will see no changes in the recreational seasons, limits and the commercial quota that were instituted in 2024. State officials say there is still uncertainty around future spawning potential after recent population declines that were documented in juvenile surveys. Regulations going into the 2025 fishing season remain…
Read MoreNew Hiking Trails Now Available at Former Berlin Golf Course Property
New trails are now available at the former Bay Club property near Berlin. Maryland DNR officials say a number of environmental improvements will also be coming to the property – which is now managed by the Maryland Forest Service. There are about 12 miles of unimproved trails for hiking opportunities throughout the former golf course,…
Read MoreLegislation to Remove DE from RGGI Introduced in DE General Assembly
State Senator Gerald Hocker (R-Ocean View) and Representative Bryan Shupe (R-Milford) have introduced legislation that would remove Delaware from RGGI – the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Senate Bill 65 aims to provide relief to Delaware households and businesses burdened by rising energy costs. Delaware joined RGGI to reduce carbon dioxide emissions – the target was…
Read MoreMDOT Wants Your Comments on New Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
The Maryland Transportation Department is looking for your comments on the draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program which was released on Friday. The STIP compiles state, local and regional highway and transit projects that are federally funded and planned for study and construction over the next 4 year. Public comment will be taken through April 4th.…
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