Governor-elect Matt Meyer to Nominate Cindy Marten to be Delaware’s Next Secretary of Education
Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced today that he will nominate Cindy Marten, the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, to be Delaware’s next Secretary of Education. Marten has had a distinguished career as both a teacher and an administrator. As the Deputy Secretary of Education, she is responsible for K-12 initiatives while serving as Chief…
Read MoreFirearm Accidentally Discharged Inside Kent County Courthouse
The investigation is ongoing into an incident in which a firearm was accidentally discharged inside the Kent County Courthouse in Dover. The discharge occurred yesterday, January 14th at approximately 2:30 pm during JP Court Constable training, according to the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security. No individuals were injured. The investigation is being conducted…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dozens Turn Out to Discuss Building Moratorium at Sussex County Council Tuesday
UPDATED – 01/14/25 – After the topic of a building moratorium was broached during last week’s Sussex County Council meeting – the chambers was packed with people wanting to make public comment on the subject. People from around the State as well as Washington, DC commented. Most were in opposition – only a handful spoke…
Read MoreDover Police Arrest 2 Teens After Pursuit in Stolen Vehicle
Two teens have been arrested after a vehicle pursuit in a stolen vehicle in Dover. On Monday, Dover Police received a report of a stolen red Hyundai Elantra. Around 3:30 Monday afternoon a Dover K-9 Officer spotted the vehicle traveling eastbound on West Loockerman Street and tried to stop the car, but the driver kept…
Read MoreSalisbury Mobile Home Fire Displaces 2
Salisbury firefighters were called for a residential fire on Hinman Lane in Salisbury Monday afternoon around 4:30. The fire was discovered by the occupants who were at home when the fire broke out in the mobile home. Maryland State Fire Marshal inspectors say the home had a smoke alarm, but it was not operational. The…
Read MoreFiber Broadband Coming to Unserved & Underserved Homes & Businesses in Delaware
Over 3400 Sussex County homes will be getting broadband service when construction begins later this year. Two internet service providers – Verizon and Comcast – will begin construction in June once permitting and statements of work are finalized. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration gave final approval to Delaware’s plans and grant awards. The $17.4-million…
Read MoreDE Representative Melissa Minor-Brown Elected Speaker of the House
The Delaware General Assembly returned to Dover Tuesday. The House Majority Caucus elected Representative Melissa Minor-Brown (17th District) as the Speaker of the House for the 153rd General Assembly. She is the first Black Speaker of the House in Delaware’s history. Minor-Brown was elected to the State House in 2018 and in 2022 was elected…
Read MoreMaryland Transportation Authority Warning About Smishing Scams
The Maryland Transportation Authority is warning you to be on the lookout for SMS phishing scams. These are text messages claiming you owe money for unpaid tolls – and are designed to trick you into paying a fake toll debt. Transportation officials say the most recent attacks replicate the look and logo of correspondence from…
Read MoreMotorcycle Operator Critical after Crash near Lewes
A motorcycle rider from Bear is in critical condition after he sped off from a traffic stop near Rehoboth Beach around 5:30 Monday evening. Delaware State Police in an unmarked Tahoe watched the motorcycle operator split the lane between two vehicles but sped off when the trooper attempted to stop the motorcycle. The motorcycle rider…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
John Garrett – Milford – Milford Neck sunset. Click for full view
Read MoreAG Jennings’ Applauds Two Major Gun Safety Wins
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Delaware’s ban on assault weapons and large capacity magazines. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings calls this a huge win for gun safety in the First State and the U.S. The Court also denied to hear a challenge to Maryland’s gun licensing law which Jennings says…
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested after Attempted Burglary Early Sunday Morning
Milford Police were called for an alarm at the Shore Stop on Bay Road just before 1am on Sunday. Officers arriving at the scene saw the glass front door was damaged, but no entry had been made into the business. Investigation led police to 33 year old Bryant Ratlief of Milford as the suspect. He…
Read MoreMD State Fire Marshal Investigating Fire at YMCA of the Chesapeake in Easton
A fire at the YMCA of the Chesapeake is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Easton firefighters were called to Peachblossom Road in Easton around 12:30 on Saturday afternoon. The fire was discovered by the alarm company and employees – a fire alarm and sprinkler were activated – which contained the fire. Investigators…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Eric Reifsnyder – Milton – Indian River Inlet Bridge lit up for Breast Cancer Month last October. Click for full view
Read MoreDover Woman Arrested on Warrants During Traffic Stop by Felton Police
A Dover woman was arrested by Felton Police on Friday during a traffic stop in Felton. During the investigation police learned the passenger, 36 year old Ashley Hurd of Dover, was wanted on an outstanding warrant. She was arrested and arraigned by JP Court 7 and is being held in default of a $1500 secured…
Read MoreMeasure to Change Elections in Selbyville Filed in DE General Assembly
Selbyville is growing and legislation pre-filed by State Senator Gerald Hocker and Representative Rich Collins would change how elections are held in the town. Senate Bill 39 would divide Selbyville into 4 election districts – with each nearly equal in population based on the most recent federal census. The four members of the Town Council…
Read MoreLegislation to Establish the Office of Inspector General Re-introduced in DE General Assembly
Legislation that would establish the Office of the Inspector General has been re-introduced in the Delaware General Assembly. Senate Bill 4 was introduced by Senator Laura Sturgeon. The Office of the Inspector General would be independent and nonpartisan – and would be unique in state government as a non-political agency with the sole mission to…
Read MoreWorcester County Public Schools Affected by Cybersecurity Incident
The Worcester County Public School District is one of many affected by a cybersecurity incident last week. Superintendent Lou Taylor says the incident involved PowerSchool – the software vendor that provides their Student Information System. He says the incident involved unauthorized access to certain data including staff, parent, and student contact information and some personally…
Read MoreUPDATED: Randon Wilkerson Appeal Denied by DE Supreme Court
UPDATED – 01/12/25 – The Delaware Supreme Count affirmed the Superior Court’s finding that Randon Wilkerson could not assert the involuntary intoxication defense as a matter of law. Wilkerson, in a drug-induced birthday celebration in April of 2021, became violent and killed Delmar Police Cpl Keith Heacook who was responding to a 9-1-1 call from…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Tom Shepke – Federalsburg – Autumn colors at Marshyhope Creek. Click for full view
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware Holding 2 Mobile Food Pantries Jan 13 & 15
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a mobile food pantry on Monday, January 13th at the Laurel Fire Department beginning at 11am. You must be present to receive this distribution – and you must live in Delaware to take part. Bring proof – a piece of mail with your address and your registration ticket…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Expected to Resume Service Tuesday at 7am
The Woodland Ferry near Seaford is expected to resume service on Tuesday, January 14th at 7am. The Ferry will remain closed Monday for snow removal and mechanical testing. DelDOT closed the Woodland Ferry on Monday, January 5th because of the winter storm.
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 01/11/25
Dawn – 302-947-2520 – Dupree floor steamer, all attachments – $800 Linwood – 302-339-2092 – 2016 LG 55″ flat screen TV – $150 Jim – 305-469-5005 – 2023 adjustable hospital bed, like new – $250 – 3′ x 4′ mirror – $15 – Accent bike trainer – $50 Tim – 302-399-9409 – Classic country collection…
Read MoreAvian Influenza Detected in Caroline County Broiler Operation
Avian influenza has been detected in Caroline County. Maryland Department of Agriculture officials report that State laboratory testing detected a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza following routine sampling of a broiler operation and investigation by the State Department of Ag. The affected premises have been quarantined and birds on the properties have been…
Read MoreMD Gov Moore Launches Government Modernization Initiative
Maryland is facing it’s worst budget crisis in at least 20 years and Friday Governor Wes Moore launched a government modernization initiative to save taxpayers money and promote smarter, more effective government operations. Gov. Moore has signed an executive order directing all state agencies to work in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement…
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