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Dona Jung – Berlin – Dining out in Ocean City. Click for full view
Read MoreDelaware Attorney General Warns Delawareans not to Fall for Bitcoin ATM scams
Bitcoin ATMs are playing a bigger role in cryptocurrency scams than ever before, as reported by the Delaware Department of Justice’s Investor Protection Unit. According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers reported over $110 million in losses to scams involving Bitcoin ATM machines in 2023, a 1000% increase since 2020. A Bitcoin ATM (also known as Crypto…
Read MoreA Bill Being Filed Today in the Delaware House of Representatives Seeks to Change Delaware’s Regulatory Process
A bill being filed today in the Delaware House of Representatives seeks to change Delaware’s regulatory process. Regulations created by state agencies carry the weight of the law, but unlike the lawmaking process, citizens have little ability to impact or influence the rules before they are adopted and no options for changing them once they…
Read MoreMSP & United States District Court for the District of Maryland–Notice of Settlement and Fairness Hearing
The United States sued the Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) for alleged violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, claiming that MDSP used discriminatory physical and written tests in hiring entry-level troopers, disproportionately affecting female and African-American applicants. MDSP denies wrongdoing, but MDSP and the United States have agreed to…
Read MoreEaston Airport Update on Weather-Related Conditions
At the Easton Airport, as of today, January 9th, at 12:00 PM EST: Runways 4/22 and 15/33 are open. In terms of the surface conditions, breaking action on all taxiways is good to medium. Airport officials advise you to use caution as ice is present on all ramps. Also, use extra caution in and around…
Read MoreFederal Government Determines Cigna Medicare Advantage Network Change Requires Special Election Period
The Delaware Department of Insurance and its Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB) are working to make consumers aware that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal agency, has completed a review of the impact of the Bayhealth-Cigna Medicare Advantage termination. They have determined that this termination significantly changes the Cigna provider network. Affected…
Read MoreDagsboro Man Wanted by Bethany Beach Police for Home Improvement Fraud
The Bethany Beach Police Department needs your help in locating 26-year-old Dylan Crew of Dagsboro. Crew has been known to operate under the business name of “Coastline Contractors Group.” Crew currently has four active warrants for his arrest in Delaware. He is wanted by the Bethany Beach Police Department to answer to the following charges:…
Read MoreSnow Drifting Issues in the Area
There have been numerous reports of snow drifting issues in the area, particularly in Maryland. In Dorchester County–Overnight, numerous roads have become completely covered and impassable due to drifting snow. Many roadways are not even visible beneath the heavy snow, creating extremely hazardous conditions. As a result, the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, and…
Read MoreHazmat Chemical Incident Under Investigation at Georgetown Perdue Plant
A hazmat incident occurred at the Perdue Plant on Savannah Road in Georgetown Wednesday afternoon around 4:40pm. Area residents within a half mile of the plant were asked to shelter in place while the incident was investigated. Roads surrounding the plant were also closed to traffic. Emergency personnel from Georgetown & Milton responded along with…
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Margaret May – Lewes – Snowy Tree. Click for full view
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Sentenced to More Than Four Decades in Prison for Fatal Assault
Following an investigation into the murder of 38-year-old Paul McCarter that happened in September 2022, Â 26-year-old Kevin Shorter was sentenced to 45 years in prison. The sentencing in December was for convictions of Murder 2nd Degree and Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony. This sentence was the result of a…
Read MoreDelDOT Plowing Work Continues –Now on Local Roads and Subdivisions
DelDOT plow crews continue their work across southern Delaware today. DelDOT spokesman C.R. McLeod tells the Talk of Delmarva about the progress they have made…  He says the ongoing challenges include the below freezing temperatures preventing the snow and ice from melting along with snow drifting issues. Crews will continue to be out during the…
Read MoreWicomico Civic Center to Undergo $9.8M Renovation
The groundbreaking on a long-awaited $9.8 million renovation of the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center will take place later this month. Plans include an expanded box office and lobby, safety barriers, improved wayfinding, improved ADA access, an expanded food court and better connectivity between the Civic Center and the WiHi campus. The venue will remain…
Read MoreDepartment of Justice Secures Conviction in Sussex County Child Rape CaseÂ
Following an investigation into the rape of a then 12-year-old child, 19-year-old Fidel Chamorro-Ramirez was convicted of Rape Second Degree in Sussex County Superior Court. Fidel was 18 at the time of the rape in 2023. According to the Delaware Attorney General’s Office, on June 1, 2023, Chamorro-Ramirez, who was residing in Seaford at the time,…
Read MoreTown of Berlin Establishes 10-Year Lease for New Municipal Parking Lot
The plan for a new parking facility in the Town of Berlin is among the ongoing efforts to enhance accessibility and support the growth of the downtown business district. The Town Mayor and Council have entered into a 10-year lease agreement to establish a municipal parking lot on a parcel of property owned by the…
Read MoreDelaware to Solicit Water Quality Improvement Projects With Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), in conjunction with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), will begin soliciting for new water quality improvement projects Monday, Jan. 13th. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding for clean water and drinking water projects will be provided through the existing State Revolving Fund (SRF) process.…
Read MoreGovernment Services Update for Wicomico County
In Wicomico County, the government building is open for normal business hours from until 5:00 PM. The convenience centers and ferries are also operating as usual. The Public Works Department and County Roads teams have worked extensively over the past couple of days clearing the roads after the recent snowstorm. As of 2:00 PM yesterday,…
Read MoreDelaware Makes Improvements in Educator Staffing
Delaware is seeing improvements in educator shortages thanks to targeted efforts and innovative practices to better recruit and retain school employees. According to the 2024 Delaware Excellent Educator Hiring Practices Survey just released, there has been a 52 percent decrease in open district positions (instructional and non-instructional) compared to a year ago. Overall, 259 district…
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Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Frozen in Time. Click for full view
Read MoreBethany Hall Long Sworn in as Delaware’s 75th Governor
Governor Bethany Hall Long was sworn in Tuesday afternoon at the Old State House in Dover – at the same time that former Governor John Carney was being sworn in as the new Mayor of Wilmington. Hall Long was sworn as Delaware’s 75th Governor by President Judge of the Delaware Superior Court, the Honorable Jan…
Read MoreSussex County Council Swears In 3 New Members and Re-organizes
Three newly elected members of the Sussex County Council were sworn into office by Superior Court Judge Francis “Pete” Jones – Matt Lloyd represents District 1, Steve McCarron represents District 2 and Jane Gruenenbaum represents District 3. Norman “Jay” Jones was also sworn in as the re-elected Clerk of Peace. The Council reorganized electing Doug…
Read MoreSecretary Garvin Steps Down at DNREC
After 8 years leading DNREC during the Carney Administration, Secretary Shawn Garvin is moving on from public service. Secretary Garvin left his post Tuesday – Deputy DNREC Secretary Lisa Borin Ogden will take the helm beginning on Wednesday, January 8th. Ogden has been served with Garvin at DNREC since the early days of the Carney…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest Warrants Issued Worcester County Sheriff for 2 after Investigating a Shooting in Pocomoke
UPDATED – 01/07/25 – Worcester County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate a shooting at a convenience store in Pocomoke on Sunday, January 5th just before 10am. Detectives say 18 year old Evrin Holden, Junior of Pocomoke approached the parking lot in front of the Duck In where 19 year old Jymere Williams of Pocomoke was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Salisbury Police End State of Emergency for City of Salisbury Tuesday at 5pm
UPDATED – 01/07/25 – The City of Salisbury will reopen offices on Wednesday, Jan. 8, with a return to normal services. In addition, the state of emergency enacted by Police Chief Dave Meienschein will be lifted beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7. City Field Operations crews have begun shifting from clearing snow emergency…
Read MoreTown of Georgetown – Snow Emergency Plan Ends Tuesday at 4pm
UPDATED 01/07/25Â –Â At 4:00 PM, today, January 7, 2025, the Town of Georgetown will lift all parking restrictions along designated snow emergency routes. Residents and visitors are urged to use caution, as there may still be some slippery road conditions due to the extreme cold temperatures. Residents with questions about snow emergency routes can…
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