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David Hume IV Named Magistrate in Chancery
The Honorable David Hume, IV has joined the Delaware Chancery Court as Magistrate in Chancery. His offices will be in the Court of Chancery courthouse in Georgetown, but he will handle cases throughout the state. Magistrate Hume has worked for the Department of Justice since 1999 heading up the Felony Screening, Sex Crimes and Felony…
Read MoreIncreased Funding Enhances Vital Services for People with Disabilities
Endless Possibilities in the Community (EPIC), a Newark based nonprofit specializing in community-based health and wellness programming for people with disabilities, has expanded the reach and impact of its activities thanks to recent financial support from Highmark Delaware. Todd Graham who is President and CEO of Highmark Health Options tells the Talk of Delmarva about…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested on Weapon & Drug Charges after Traffic Stop
A Delaware State trooper on patrol in the area of South Dupont Highway and POW-MIA Parkway just before 11 Saturday night spotted a Hyundai with a registration violation. The trooper conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as 39 year old William Ridgway of Dover and learned that Ridgway did not have a valid driver’s…
Read MoreUPDATED: Camden-Wyoming Man Dies after Crash Near Marydel Saturday
UPDATED – 02/09/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 66-year-old James Noble of Camden-Wyoming, Delaware, as the man who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash in Marydel on Saturday morning. ==================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 02/08/25 – A single vehicle crash near Marydel is under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Police say just before 1:30…
Read MoreCoalition of Attorneys General Win Order Blocking DOGE Access to Sensitive Data
The Attorneys General of Delaware and Maryland joined a coalition of 17 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit Friday against the Trump administration to stop the unauthorized disclosure of Americans’ private information and sensitive data. That filing has been successful and a federal court order blocking allies of Elon Musk and other unauthorized persons…
Read MoreCandidate Filing Deadline for Delaware School Board Elections – Friday, March 7th
The filing deadline for Delaware School Board Elections is Friday, March 7th. School Board elections will be held on Tuesday, May 13th. There are open seats in all of the Sussex County School Districts. Cape Henlopen School District has elections in Districts B and C and an At-Large seat. Indian River School District has elections…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Arrested after Pursuit on Drug and Gun Charges
A Salisbury man was arrested after leading Seaford and Delaware State Police on a pursuit in Seaford Tuesday night. After a Nissan failed to stop during a traffic stop by Seaford Police, State Police spotted the Nissan speeding eastbound on West Stein Highway, but again the driver sped off driving recklessly and colliding with a…
Read MoreSpay Days Available for Income-Eligible Delawareans with Pets
February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month and the Delaware Office of Animal Welfare is sponsoring Spay Days. This is a chance for income-eligible Delaware residents to have their pets spayed or neutered at no cost. This program also covers microchipping, rabies and distemper vaccinations. Qualifying pet owners can schedule appointments at several veterinary clinics…
Read MoreDNREC Dredging & Beach Renourishment North of Indian River Inlet Nearly Complete
The state’s phase of the emergency dredging and beach renourishment project on the north side of the Indian River Inlet is nearing completion. New DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson visited the site during his inaugural Field Trip Friday – which is a chance to engage colleagues, elected officials and stakeholders – and to see DNREC’s key…
Read MoreKent County School Bus Crash Injures 3
A school bus crash Friday morning in Kent County sent three people to area hospitals. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that just after 6:45 a Bluebird school bus was eastbound on Seven Hickories Road near Kenton when the 75 year old bus driver from Hartly possibly experienced a medical emergency. The school…
Read MoreMardela Springs Man Found Guilty in Sexual Abuse of a Minor
A Mardela Springs man has been convicted by a Wicomico County jury of sexual abuse of a minor and other offenses. Court officials say 37 year old Lorenzo Buggs was convicted after two-day trial in the Circuit Court of Wicomico County of sexual abuse of a minor, third-degree sexual offense, two counts of 4th degree…
Read MoreResidential Fire Thursday Night West of Delmar Under Investigation
A residential fire on Connelly Mill Road west of Delmar is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office. Delmar VFD firefighters were called just after 10:30 Thursday night and found a well involved fire. Investigators say a working smoke detector in the home alerted the residents who were able to escape safely. Officials…
Read MoreSen. Chris Coons New Defense Role a Win for DE Manufacturing
Delaware US Senator Chris Coons is now the lead Democrat on the Senate Defense Appropriations subcommittee and hopes this will help to invigorate manufacturing in the Delaware region – Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In a release from his office, Coons says he’s hopeful to work closely with with Republican counterpart Senator Mitch McConnell,…
Read MoreDelDOT Crews Prepping DE Roads for Wintery Weather on Saturday
DelDOT will have brining operations underway statewide today in preparation for Saturday’s wintry precipitation. Please give the plow crews plenty of space as they work. Brine is a liquid salt mixture of 23% rock salt (sodium chloride) and 77% water that can be sprayed onto the road prior to a winter storm to form a…
Read MoreDelaware Issues Guidelines on AI Use in Insurance to Protect Consumers
Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has issued a bulletin to all insurance companies in the state about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). While AI can help create innovative insurance products, improve customer service, and streamline processes, it also comes with risks like inaccuracies, unfair discrimination, and data security concerns. Insurance carriers are required to…
Read MoreAnnouncement: John A. Myrick as a Republican candidate for Governor of Maryland for the 2026 election
Former U.S. Senate candidate John A. Myrick of Lanham, MD, has announced his bid for the Republican nomination for Maryland Governor in the 2026 election. Despite losing the 2024 Republican primary, he gained strong support as a first-time candidate. Encouraged by many Marylanders, he has decided to run for Governor. INITIAL PRESS RELEASE –…
Read MoreDSP Troopers Arrest Seaford Man for DUI and Drug Charges in Stolen Car
Delaware State Police have arrested a 49-year-old Seaford man for DUI and drug charges while driving a stolen car. According to police, on February 4th, at about 1:15 p.m., troopers on patrol saw a Toyota Camry with a North Carolina registration heading eastbound on Old Furnace Road near Sandy Ridge Drive in Seaford. A computer…
Read MoreDelaware AG Kathy Jennings Announces Re-Election Campaign
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that she will seek re-election to a third term, citing progress on violent crime and what she refers to as an ongoing threat that a second Trump presidency poses to Delawareans. AG Jennings says her job is to protect this state, and that job has never mattered more. Voters can…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Releases Transition Report As A Resource For Administration’s First Term
Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer’s transition committee announced the publication of its Transition Report, which is now accessible to the public at transition.delaware.gov. This document functions as a reference guide for the administration, highlighting various policy suggestions collected from stakeholders, experts, and residents. the report is meant to provide a selection of potential initiatives for the administration to…
Read More$3.3 Million Intersection Improvement Project in Wicomico County Completed
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has completed a $3.3 million project improving safety and traffic flow at the intersection of MD 12 (Snow Hill Road) and Robins Avenue in the Salisbury area of Wicomico County. Construction began spring 2024 with work on several improvements including the installation of a new traffic signal, resurfacing of the pavement, and improvement of signage and pavement markings. The newly installed traffic signal…
Read MoreExecutive Director Hired to Lead DEMA Comprehensive School Safety Program
A.J. Schall, Director of the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), has announced the hiring of Joseph Melvin as the new Executive Director of the DEMA Comprehensive School Safety Program (CSSP). The CSSP plays a key role in making sure all public and charter schools in Delaware have detailed, site-specific emergency preparedness plans that meet National…
Read MoreDelaware Secretary of Education Launches Website With Guidance, Resources to Address Concerns About Immigration Action in Public Schools
Delaware Secretary of Education Cindy Marten today launched a website with guidance and resources for educators and families concerned about immigration action in Delaware public schools. The website includes information on immigrant student rights, support available for schools and educators, recommended action steps for Delaware schools, and links to state and national resources for schools…
Read MoreGovernor Wes Moore Delivers 2025 State of the State Address
Governor Wes Moore today delivered his third State of the State address. Before a joint session of the Maryland General Assembly, the governor spoke about investing in industries of the future, reforming the tax code, and investing in Marylanders by meeting crisis with courage in the face of one of the most challenging and consequential legislative…
Read MoreDelDOT Congratulates Name That Plow Winners
After receiving the first accumulating snow in Delaware in nearly two years, DelDOT has announced the winners of this year’s “Name That Plow” contest. This marks the fourth year of the contest, which invites K-5 students to participate in celebrating DelDOT’s hard-working snow removal crews. Their efforts ensure safer roads for everyone during winter storms.…
Read MoreUPDATE: Suspect Identified and in Custody for Deadly Shooting at Bridgeville Party in 2023
UPDATE: 02-05-25: Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives have identified 20-year-old Daveon Showell of Bridgeville, Delaware as the suspect in a murder that happened in Bridgeville in 2023. He is in custody in Virginia awaiting extradition to Delaware. On May 14, 2023, troopers arrived on Mill Park Drive and found 23-year-old Orbby Holder of Bridgeville, Delaware…
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