Governor-Elect Meyer Launches Transition Website
Governor-elect Matt Meyer is looking for input from Delawareans in moving the state forward. Meyer has launched his official transition website which gives First State residents a central platform to engage with the incoming administration and be part of shaping the State’s future. Governor-elect Meyer is committed to building a government that is accessible, responsive,…
Read MoreCrisfield Man Sentenced in Wicomico County for False Imprisonment and Assault
A Crisfield man has been sentenced to twenty years in prison for false imprisonment and 2nd degree assault. Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Maciarrello sentenced 31 year old Kendall Sneade of Crisfield immediately following his conviction after a two-day bench trial. Sneade was sentenced to 40 years with all but 20 years suspended. Upon…
Read MoreUPDATED: Single Vehicle Crash near Cambridge Leaves 2 Dead & 1 Injured
UPDATED – 11/08/24 – Maryland State Police have identified the two people who died in a single vehicle crash Sunday evening east of Cambridge. Police say the vehicle went off Route 50 and struck a utility pole and caught fire. Police say the driver was 54 year old Shankar Mondal and the passenger was 37…
Read MoreThree Arrested during Warrant Search at Rehoboth Beach Hotel Room
Three people have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a search warrant was served at a Rehoboth Beach hotel on Tuesday. The Sussex County Drug Unit and Sussex County Governor’s Task Force went into a room at the Rodeway Inn on Coastal Highway on Tuesday following an investigation into drug distribution from the hotel…
Read MoreWorcester County Sheriff’s Deputy Involved in Head-on Crash
The Worcester County Sheriff’s office is investigating a head-on crash involving a Sheriff’s deputy on Racetrack Road near North Ocean Pines on Friday. Officials say the driver of a van exited the TidalHealth Ocean Pines Campus and drove north in the southbound lane â colliding with a southbound deputy’s vehicle. Both drivers were treated for…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Arrested Following Pursuit near Lincoln
Delaware State Police members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force were on patrol near Lincoln Tuesday evening around 7 when they spotted a Durango on the side of Calhoun Road with it’s hazard lights on. Police stopped to check on the Durango, but the driver pulled away â and did not stop when police…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 11-08-24 -Threats of Our Own
Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/08/24
User 284190339 · 11 – 08 – 24 Fishing Report On Wednesday I traveled up to Englishtown, New Jersey to fish with my son Rogerâs Middle School Fishing Club. Believe it or not, but 32 middle school kids, boys and girls, were at the dock ready to board the Golden Eagle head boat at 6:00…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Larry Prettyman – Sunset in Crisfield. Click for full view
Read MoreSkunk Tests Positive for Rabies in Wicomico County
Today, a skunk tested positive for rabies in the area of State Street in Sharptown. The Wicomico County Health Department is advising all residents to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Additional Information from the Wicomico County Health Department: Rabies is a preventable viral disease that exists…
Read MoreMilton Police Looking for Man Wanted on Charges Related to Domestic Incident
The Milton Police Department is requesting the publicâs assistance in locating Tyler Michael Houchens in reference to a physical domestic incident resulting in multiple charges. Anyone with information on Houchens’ whereabouts should call the Milton Police Department at 302-684-8547 or call 911.
Read MoreApproved Holidays for Dorchester County Landfills & Transfer Stations
At its November 4th, 2024 meeting, the Dorchester County Council approved that the County landfills and transfer stations will be closed on all County observed holidays. This will begin with the 2024 Thanksgiving holidays and all approved holidays thereafter. A list of the observed holiday closures includes: Thanksgiving Day, November 28th Friday, November 29th Christmas…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 11-07-24
Dover Man Arrested for Illegal Drug Dealing and Prostitution Following Months Long Joint Investigation
Dover Police have arrested a 62-year-old Dover man for illegal drug dealing and prostitution that was occurring at a residence associated with James Paz in the unit block of South State Street. The Dover Police Departmentâs Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit (DVOC), the Delaware State Police Human Trafficking Unit, and the FBI Delaware Violent…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware to Hold Mass Drive-Thru Distributions
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold mass drive-thru distributions in each county prior to the Thanksgiving holiday starting on Tuesday, November 19th. The first one is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19 starting at 8:30 a.m. at Dover Motor Speedway. The distribution event in Sussex County is scheduled for Friday, November 22nd starting at 8:30…
Read MoreDelawareâs Education Savings Plan Earns Silver Rating
The DE529 Education Savings Plan, Delawareâs tax-advantaged program designed to help pay for higher education expenses, received âSilverâ status from Morningstar, the countryâs most widely cited and influential investment plan rating group. This is the second consecutive year DE529 received the rating after being upgraded from âBronzeâ status in 2023.  State Treasurer Colleen Davis says with…
Read MoreSmyrna Police Make Arrests in Elementary School Child Endangerment and Abuse Case
Smyrna Police Investigators have concluded their investigation into child abuse/neglect allegations that began in February 2024, with the arrests of three women this week. This long and detailed investigation, conducted in partnership with the Delaware Department of Justice and with the cooperation of the Smyrna School District, has revealed accusations of a pattern of abusive…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/07/24
User 284190339 · 11 – 07 – 24 Fishing Report Wednesday saw winds from the southwest at 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20. I had a trip scheduled on the Angler out of Ocean City, Maryland that I canceled and rebooked for November 13th. When I called Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook âem…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Cliff Grunstra – Milton – Beach Plum Island sunset. Click for full view
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Crash Near Seaford that Left 1 Dead & 3 Injured
UPDATE 11/6/24:Â The Delaware State Police have identified 64-year-old Dwayne Jackson of Seaford, Delaware as the man who died in a fatal two-vehicle crash near Seaford on November 4th. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Original Post: A crash near Seaford around 8:15 Monday night has left…
Read MoreDelaware Schools Receive National, State Honors
Seventeen schools across Delaware are being recognized either nationally or by the state for the academic progress of their students last year. Secretary of Education Mark Holodick congratulates all of these school communities– the educators, families, district leadership, community supporters and, most of all, the students for their hard work. He says progress like this takes…
Read MoreThe Dover Police Department Launches Quality of Life Initiative to Promote Safety, Well-being, and Improve Conditions
The Dover Police Department is announcing the launch of a special Quality of Life Initiative, a program focused on addressing the mounting community concerns regarding âquality of lifeâ issues in the Capitol City. This program is designed to help make the city a safer and more welcoming place for everyone who lives in, works in, or…
Read MoreRoad Closure Next Week Related to North Millsboro Bypass
Gravel Hill Road/SR 30 between Doc Frame Road and SR 24 will be closed starting on Tuesday, November 11th and continuing through Friday, November 15th for bridge beam placement related to the North Millsboro Bypass. Two overnight closures will go into effect on SR 30–Tuesday November 12th and Thursday November 14th. There is no closure on the…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Willards Caused by Improper Disposal of Smoking Materials
 A house fire that occurred last night on Truitt Street in Willards in Wicomico County last night was accidental—caused by improper disposal of smoking materials, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The blaze broke out just after 10 p.m. on the outside covered porch of the two-story wood framed single-family home. …
Read MoreSenator-Elect Lisa Blunt Rochester’s Victory Speech
Lisa Blunt Rochester will become the first Black woman to represent Delaware in the Senate after she defeated Republican Eric Hansen and independent candidate Mike Katz. Shortly after the call of her race for U.S. Senate, Blunt Rochester took the stage in Wilmington to address Delaware and the nation. Excerpts from her speech included a…
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