Gold Alert Issued for Missing Dover Man
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 62-year-old Brian Giles of Dover. Giles suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and safety if not properly monitored and treated. Giles is described as a black man, 5’09” and 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Giles was…
Read MoreDelaware’s ABLE Program Receives Funding from DHSS
The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was signed into law on December 19th, 2014, allowing people with disabilities and their families to open tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts. These accounts help save for disability-related expenses while maintaining eligibility for SSI, Medicaid, and other government means-tested benefits. As Delaware joins the rest of the…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Increasing Patrols Through the New Year
Maryland State Police will be increasing highway safety patrols over the next two weeks as millions of Marylanders hit the roads for holiday travel. State Troopers from all 23 barracks will conduct saturation patrols and checkpoints focused on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving. According to the MVA’s Highway Safety Office, 537 lives have been lost…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware Celebrates Culinary & Warehousing/Logistics Graduates
The Food Bank of Delaware celebrated the accomplishments of students who have successfully completed its culinary and warehousing/logistics training program at a graduation ceremony earlier this week. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Â December 17th Graduation Ceremony List of Names… Logic: Yolanda James-Mouzone Robynn Lammey Michael Moore William…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day
Verlee – Christmas tree at Lake Gerar in Rehoboth Beach in 2006. Click for full view
Read MoreMissing Delaware Woman Found Dead in Waco, Texas
A Gold Alert that had been issued in Delaware for a missing 22-year-old Dover woman has been canceled after she was found dead in Texas. Delaware State Police say 22-year-old Illsy “Lorena” Vasquez Mendoza was last in contact on December 14th around 10 p.m. Authorities in Waco Texas reported finding Mendoza dead inside her car…
Read MoreVIDEO: Groundbreaking Held for Final Segment of Georgetown to Lewes Trail
UPDATE-12/18/24: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced the commencement of the final phase of construction for the Lewes-Georgetown Trail, a key component of the state’s growing network of recreational and transportation infrastructure. This expansion is made possible through funding secured in 2023 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability…
Read MoreAAA: Nearly 350,000 Delawareans Expected to Travel Over Year-End Holidays
Neary 312,000 Delawareans plan to travel 50 miles or more by car for the holidays. Jana Tidwell of AAA Mid-Atlantic tells the Talk of Delmarva’s Jake Smith …  The nearly 312,000 Delawareans (90% of local travelers) that will be hitting the road–that’s up 2.5% over last year. Gas prices have dropped to levels not…
Read MoreMDOT Receives $32 Million Federal Grant to Advance Use of Low-Carbon Construction Materials
A nearly $32 million Low-Carbon Transportation Materials grant has been awarded to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration through the U.S. Department of Transportation. This funding will enable the State Highway Administration to fund the use of low carbon materials on highway construction projects that lead to lowering the project’s carbon footprint. Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J.…
Read MoreBipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions Set to Pass in End of Year Package
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester has helped secure a package of provisions based on the bipartisan Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act in the must-pass Continuing Resolution. The package authorizes the U.S. Department of Commerce to strengthen American supply chains for critical industries and emerging technologies by working with the private sector and other U.S. government partners…
Read MoreLegislation to be Introduced in Delaware Proposing Removal of Wine Shipment Restriction
Nearly 98% of Americans can do something Delawareans can’t—that is the direct shipment of wine to consumers. So, if you live in the First State, you won’t be finding Wine of the Month Club memberships stuffed in your stocking next week. That could change, however. Republican State Representatives Jeff Spiegelman of the Townsend, Clayton, Smyrna…
Read MoreOcean City Supports Worcester County Commissioners and Sussex County Council Decisions
In Maryland, the Town of Ocean City has issued a statement in support of Worcester County Commissioners and Sussex County Council decisions in connection with U.S. Wind’s plans. Yesterday, the Worcester County Commissioners approved a resolution to move forward with the purchase of property in the West Ocean City Harbor to prevent the industrialization of the…
Read MoreCongresswoman-elect McBride Announces Deputy Chief of Staff & Communications Director Hire
Today, Delaware’s Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride announced the hire of Michaela Kurinsky-Malos to be her Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director. In a statement, Congresswoman-elect McBride said over her career, Michaela has fought to elect pro-union public servants dedicated to expanding the middle class in America and that she will bring those values to this…
Read MoreWorcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino Appointed to MACo Board of Directors
During the Maryland Association of Counties winter conference in Cambridge earlier this month, Governor Wes Moore installed the MACo Board of Directors for 2025. Worcester County Commissioner Chip Bertino was one of 16 county elected officials from across Maryland to be installed to the board for the coming year. Bertino said the opportunity to serve…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day
McIlvaine Century Farm on Harbeson Road in Harbeson. Click for full view
Read MoreSussex County Council Denies Substation Application & Says Farewell to 3 Council Members
The Sussex County Council met for the final time in 2024 this week. The meeting began with recognizing five Sussex County sports teams for their championship seasons – Cape Henlopen High School Division I DIAA State Champion Field Hockey team, Delmar High School Division II DIAA State Champion Field Hockey team, Sussex Academy Division II…
Read MoreWorcester County Commissioners Working to Protect West OC Commercial Harbor
The Worcester County Commissioners are looking to protect the West Ocean City commercial harbor in an effort to protect the County’s historic commercial and sport fishing industries. The Commission has launched efforts to purchase two properties at the harbor, which house the only two commercial seafood wholesalers where watermen can offload and sell their catches…
Read MoreNew DIAA Board Approved by DE State Senate
The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) has a new Board of Directors – which consists of 17 members – including 15 voting members and 2 non-voting members who represent all counties across the state. The newly restructured Board under SB 259 was officially appointed Monday after confirmation by the Delaware State Senate. The newly appointed…
Read MoreDelaware’s Electors Cast Their Votes for President & Vice President of the United States
From Delaware – it’s Harris/Walz taking three votes. Electors in each state are meeting today to select the President and Vice President of the United States. Delaware’s three electors are Cassandra Marshall, Terri McIvor and Jane Hovington – and they met this morning at Delaware State University to cast the State’s three electoral votes for…
Read MoreBREAKING: Sussex County Council Votes to Deny Electric Substation
The Sussex County Council has voted to deny Conditional Use No. 2515 for Renewable Redevelopment, LLC – for an electric substation on property adjacent to the Indian River Power Plant. The vote was 4 to 1 with Council President Mike Vincent voting to adopt the application. Council members Doug Hudson and Mark Schaeffer each commented…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day
Kathy Benson – Sunset over Schellville in Rehoboth Beach. Click for full view
Read MoreUPDATED: DE State Senate Establishes Rules for 153rd General Assembly
UPDATED – 12/16/24 – The State Senate has now confirmed all but two of the Governor’s nominations. Two nominations are in committee. ================================================== The State Senate has established its rules for the next two years and elected David Sokola as President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Six amendments were offered by Senate Republicans as the…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry to Close for Holidays on Friday, Dec 20
DelDOT has announced that the Woodland Ferry will close for the holidays on Friday, December 20th. Normal operations will resume at 7am on Thursday, December 26th.
Read MoreDE Senate Republicans Abstain from Hospital Board Members’ Votes
The Delaware State Senate Republican Caucus opted for abstaining on nominations for the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board. In a release, they say they are not critiquing the nominees themselves, but are concerned about the law that created the Board (House Bill 350), which was opposed by the Republican Caucus – and the timing…
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