Pole Barn Fire in Salisbury; Cause Under Investigation
A fire that occurred at a 50×80 pole barn on Riverside Drive Ext, in Salisbury this morning before 10:00 caused an estimated $80,000 in structural damage, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The blaze started in the Pole Barn Interior. The cause is under investigation. No injuries were reported. 65 firefighters battled…
Read MoreFrederica Man Arrested on Felony Gun and Drug Charges
A 20-year-old Frederica man faces felony gun and drug charges following a traffic stop in Milford last night. According to Delaware State Police, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force were patrolling the area of Church Hill Road and Bowman Road in Milford. While on patrol, they observed a Ford Focus fail…
Read MoreRetiree Healthcare Benefits Report to be Discussed in Joint House and Senate Health Committee Hearing
The chairs of the House and Senate health committees will hold a joint hearing on Monday, February 19th, at 2 p.m. to review a report pertaining to retiree healthcare benefits. Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, will lead a presentation to members of the House Health and Human Development Committee and Senate Health and Social Services Committee on the Healthcare Benefits Advisory…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 02-15-24 – “Would You Be Surprised To Learn?”
Proposal Could Slash School Construction Costs, Reduce Property Tax Burden for Delaware Property Owners
A pending bill in the Delaware House of Representatives could save property owners in the state untold millions of dollars in tax payments. House Bill 296, sponsored by State Representative Bryan Shupe, would allow school district and charter school officials to decide if they want to pay ‘prevailing wage’ rates for school construction projects. The prevailing…
Read MoreOver 270k Delawareans Approaching a ‘Stress Tipping Point’ Due to Financial Obligations, According to Study
Over 270,000 Delawareans are approaching a tipping point when it comes to stress, according to an in-depth survey conducted by CardRates.com. The study uncovers a critical threshold where the accumulation of financial obligations leads to overwhelming stress levels. The study revealed that almost half of Delawareans (44%) are on edge about nearing a ‘stress tipping point,’…
Read MoreShots Fired at Rehoboth Beach Residence
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred overnight in a neighborhood in Rehoboth Beach. At about 12:50 a.m., troopers responded to a home on Norwood Street in Rehoboth Beach for a report of shots fired. When troopers arrived, they discovered that gunfire struck the home and the vehicles at the residence several times.…
Read MoreOcean City, MD Police Department’s Employment of Seasonal Police Officers Expected to End This Year
The long-standing tradition of the Ocean City Police Department employing Seasonal Police Officers is potentially closing at the end of the 2024 summer season. Thousands of law enforcement officials around the country began their careers as seasonal police officers. For years, it was one of the most sought-after summer careers and internship opportunities with colleges…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Dr. Nikki Miller, GOP Candidate for Delaware State Representative District 20 – 02-15-24
Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Donny Reed – OC – Geese in flight near Fenwick Island. Click for full view
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest Made by Delaware State Police in Laurel Homicide Case from September, 2023
UPDATED – 2/14/24-10 PM Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Azzure Horsey of Laurel for the murder of 26-year-old Taylor German that happened on September 10th, 2023. Horsey faces numerous charges and is being held at the Sussex Correctional Institution on $3,260,000 cash bond. Azzure Horsey Additional Information from Delaware State Police: Through investigative means, the Delaware…
Read MoreFelton Man Arrested After Domestic Dispute
A domestic dispute on Honey Brook Lane in Felton has led to the arrest of a 63-year-old man. Felton police were dispatched to that location on the afternoon of February 8th for the reported dispute. Police say that two family members were in a verbal altercation where one of them is accused of threatening the…
Read MoreSalisbury Fire Department Mourns Passing of Lieutenant Bryan Lewis
The Salisbury Fire Department has shared with sadness the passing of Lieutenant Bryan Lewis. Bryan served the department for 18 years–from 2006-2024. The department states that Bryan’s service to the department and the citizens of Wicomico County will never be forgotten. His work as a Firefighter/Paramedic, his time spent in Maintenance & Supply, and most…
Read MoreBuilding Fire in Salisbury This Morning
FIrefighters in Salisbury were on the scene of a building fire earlier this morning on Lake Street. Officials urged people in that area to use caution. The Talk of Delmarva will have more information as it becomes available. From The Salisbury Fire Department’s Facebook Page:
Read MoreMilton Man and Former Owner of Seaford Drug Rehab Center Pleads Guilty to False Statements on Tax Return
A Milton man and former owner of a rehab center this week pleaded guilty in federal court for cheating on his taxes. Chief U.S. District Judge Colm F. Connolly accepted the plea. According to court documents, 58-year-old Amir Mohamed– the former owner of Addiction Medical Facility, LLC, a Seaford drug rehab center– failed to declare…
Read MoreUpdates to be Given This Week on Projects in Dewey Beach
The Center for the Inland Bays (CIB) and DelDOT will be attending the Commissioner’s meeting later this week–on Friday, February 16th at 3pm to provide an update on their projects. CIB is working on a “Living Shoreline” project from Dagsworthy Ave bayside to McKinley Ave bayside. This project hopes to mitigateerosion along the bay shoreline,…
Read MoreDSU Names New University Registrar
Delaware State University has named Dr. Genita Mangum as the institution’s new Registrar. In her new leadership role overseeing the University’s Office of Records and Registration, Dr. Mangum succeeds Jackie Brockington, who unexpectedly passed away on Dec. 23, 2023. Antonio Boyle, Senior Vice President of DSU’s Division of Strategic Enrollment Management says Dr. Mangum brings…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Robbery at Verizon
Dover Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at Verizon on North DuPont Highway Monday evening. Police say two individuals, who are described as black males wearing dark clothing and masks, entered the store, and one was armed with pepper spray and a taser. They demanded that the victim, an employee of the store, turn…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
2007 – WGMD – New tower going up in the back 40. Click for full view
Read MoreBethany Beach Councilman Lew Killmer Retires
Bethany Beach Councilman, Lew Killmer has retired from the council citing personal health reasons. Killmer has served for over 20 years as a volunteer for the Town of Bethany Beach, Sussex County and the State of Delaware. A member of the town council for over 18 years, Killmer has also service on the Planning and…
Read MoreDE Supreme Court Rules on Kathy McGuiness Appeal
The Delaware Supreme Court has upheld on of former State Auditor Kathy McGuiness’ convictions and remanded a second to Superior Court. Attorney General Kathy Jennings says that this ruling concludes that McGuiness’ actions were criminal. In the Court’s opinion, they state that “the record amply demonstrates that she (McGuiness) received a fair trial.” The Supreme…
Read MoreMarch 2nd Millville Election Canceled
Only two candidates filed for the two open seats on the Millville Town Council, so there will be no election on March 2nd. Incumbent Ronald Belinko and resident Deborah Sosnoski were the only candidates to file. The candidates will be sworn in to office during the Council’s March 12th meeting.
Read MoreSelbyville Election on March 2 – Canceled
There will be no election in Selbyville on March 2nd. There were two seats up for election and only the incumbents, Dr. Carol Cary and Monroe Hudson, Jr., filed to run. The candidates will be sworn in at the next Town Council meeting on Monday, March 4th. Each will serve another two years on the…
Read MoreMike Bradley with DE GOP US Senate Candidate, Eric Hansen – 02-13-24
Two Weeks to File as Candidate for School Board in Delaware
The filing deadline for candidates looking to run for school board in Delaware is just over two weeks away. Six districts in Sussex County have opening as well as Milford, which crosses county lines. Several districts are still looking for candidates – including Cape Henlopen, Delmar, Indian River and Laurel. Several incumbents have already filed.…
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