Legislation Introduced to Improve and Accelerate Processing of Tax Returns
While the use of e-filing has grown exponentially since its inception, millions of taxpayers choose to file their returns each year on paper. Bipartisan legislation that would greatly improve the processing of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) paper tax returns has been introduced. Today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Todd Young of Indiana unveiled the Barcode…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Moore-Miller Administrationās 2024 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Agenda
Priorities to make Maryland safer, more affordable, and more competitive, as well as make Maryland the state that serves are what comprises the Moore-Miller Administration’s 2024 Maryland General Assemblyās legislative agenda. The governorās package of 16 bills advanced the administration’s priorities, as it completed cross-filing in the House yesterday afternoon. Governor Moore says, once passed,…
Read MoreDemolition of Royal Treat Building in Rehoboth Beach
The demolition of the former Royal Treat building on Wilmington Avenue in Rehoboth Beach is almost complete. The city issued a demolition permit in October, and removal of the building began about two weeks ago. As the Cape Gazette reports, prior to the Royal Treat, the building was home to a few different businesses offering…
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Margaret May – Lewes – Ready and waiting. Click for full view
Read MoreSchool Resource Officer at Indian River High School Arrests Student Found with Knives
An 18-year-old Indian River High School student has been arrested after two knives were located in his backpack this morning. According to Delaware State Police, at about 9:00 this morning, school staff notified the School Resource Officer that they found a vape pen with suspected THC and two folding knives after searching the student’s backpack.…
Read MoreFrequent Home Fires in Winter Months; Fire Safety Tips
Half of all home heating fires occur in December, January, and February. Nationwide, heating equipment is involved in 1 out of every 6 home fires and 1 in every 5 fire deaths. Because of the frequency of home fires in the winter months–more than any other season, according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office,…
Read MorePhone Scams Impersonating Delmarva Power
There have been reports of scammers spoofing Delmarva Power’s phone number, according to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. The caller threatens to disconnect electricity unless immediate payment is made. Delmarva Power does not demand instant payment over the phone. Hang up immediately if you receive such a call. Do not share personal or financial information.…
Read MoreGovernor Carney to Present Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2025
Governor John Carney will present his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 at 1 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, January 25th, at the Delaware Public Archives building in Dover. The event will be livestreamed onĀ de.gov/budgetĀ and on the Governor’sĀ YouTube channel.Ā Also, to follow up on last weekās postponement,Ā GovernorĀ CarneyĀ now will deliver his 2024 State of the State AddressĀ from the House…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery of a Delivery Driver in Dover
Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver that occurred yesterday evening in Dover. Police say that the armed robberyĀ occurred on Generalās Way. According to the preliminary investigation,Ā an unknown male suspect approached the victim while she was making a delivery at a home. The masked person displayed a firearm…
Read MoreDRBA Commission Adopts 2024 Capital Improvement Program
In order to improve vital infrastructure in Delaware and New Jersey, the Delaware River and Bay Authority Commission has adopted the 2024 Capital Improvement Program. The Five-Year Strategic Plan contains one hundred and twenty major capital projects at several locations including at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry (CMLF) and serves as a planning tool for long-term…
Read MoreDelaware State Fire School Recognizes Lifetime Instructors
At the recent Instructors Conference held at the Delaware State Fire School, five individuals were recognized as Lifetime Instructors. Instructors must be retired from active service, have been an active instructor for 15 years, have an outstanding record of service to the Agency and Emergency Services Community of Delaware, as well as dedication above and…
Read MoreProposed Legislation Seeks to Establish New Bills Deadline Near End of Legislative Session
House and Senate Republicans today discussed multiple reform proposals they are backing this year to improve public awareness and media scrutiny of bills moving through the state legislature. State House Minority Whip Lyndon Yearick is sponsoring House Bill 269, the first leg of a proposed constitutional amendment seeking to create a ācrossover day.ā The measure would…
Read MoreWater Main Repair Work Impacting Multiple Streets in Salisbury Today
As part of the City of Salisburyās efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the Water Distribution System, The Department of Waterworks Utilities Division is repairing a water main today at 615 Homer Street. Homer Street is impassable from Route 13 to Johnson Street. This includes all through traffic and Emergency Vehicles. Work began around 9…
Read MoreDNREC to Hold Public Hearing on proposed Revisions to the Striped Bass Spring Gill Net Season Regulation
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife will conduct a virtual public hearing at the end of this month on proposed revisions to the regulations governing the striped bass commercial fishing seasons, quotas, tagging and reporting requirements. The proposed revision would modify the spring anchor gill net season by adding two weeks in February and…
Read MoreUpcoming Public Hearing Workshops to Provide Input and Comments on Proposed Changes to DART Statewide Bus Services
Changes may be coming for those who use DART services. Cathy Smith, who is the planning manager for Delaware Transit Corporation says that under proposed plans, many of the routes and all three counties including intercounty routes would have schedule adjustments to improve their on-time performance and their connections. For Sussex County, you would see…
Read MoreDeadline to File for School Board in Delaware a Month Away
Delaware School Board elections will take place on May 14th statewide. However the deadline to file to run for your local school board is just over a month away ā on March 1st. There are school board seats available in all Sussex County school districts and Milford, but to date only two people have filed.…
Read MoreTwo Candidates File for Sussex County Council
In the past week there have been a flurry of filings for seats on the Sussex County Council. Last week Republican Matt Lloyd filed for the 1st District seat on the Council. Lloyd is an Air Force Combat Veteran, property owner, farmer and active member of the 40th Representative District. He will be on the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Hears from Dorman Road Residents & Approves a CU for a New Troop 4
UPDATED – 01/23/24 – The Sussex County Council meeting started as most do ā with comments from the public, however this week there were several people who live on Dorman Road in the Angola area who commented on the continuing development in their neighborhood which makes getting out of Dorman Road onto Route 24 nearly…
Read MoreSearch Warrants at Seaford Homes Lead to Three Arrests
Three men have been arrested by Delaware State Police on drug charges after the execution of search warrants at two Seaford residences last Thursday. After a 2-month investigation, police from multiple agencies went into a residence on North Front Street. Twelve people in the residence were detained including Andrew Ayers of Greenwood, Schweitzer Dessin and…
Read MoreMagnolia Man Sentenced on Drug and Weapo
A Magnolia, Delaware man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after he was convicted on charges of possession with the intent to distribute a fake controlled dangerous substance, possession of a non-controlled substance and possession of a firearm by a person prohibited. According to court papers, 30 year old Quaire Johnson of Magnolia…
Read MoreUPDATED: Suspect Charged in Homicide Investigation in Salisbury
UPDATED – 01/23/24 – A suspect has been charged in connection with a deadly stabbing on January 2nd in Salisbury. Maryland State Police have charged 20 year old Trenee Gattis of Salisbury with 1st and 2nd degree murder, 1st and 2nd degree assault and other offenses in the death of 34 year old Daniel Mapes.…
Read MoreFire Damages Carport & EMS Paramedic Unit in Milton
Firefighters from Milton were called for a fire around 5pm Monday evening that damaged an EMS Paramedic vehicle and a detached carport structure in the parking lot behind the CHEER Center in Milton. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy fire and multiple companies were called to assist or for back up. The State Fire…
Read MoreMarshall StreetĀ BikeĀ PathĀ Striping Project Open House to be Held This Tuesday Evening
The City of Milford will host a Marshall Street Bike Path Striping Project Open House this Tuesday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Public Works Facility, on 180 Vickers Drive in Milford. Economic Development & Community Engagement Administrator Sara Bluhm tells the Talk of Delmarva that safety reasons were consideredā¦ The study…
Read More2024 Delaware Aviation Summit Set for Jan 31 in Dover
DelDOT announces the Office of Aeronautics will host the 2024 Delaware Aviation Summit on January 31st from 9 to 3pm. Various speakers will discuss topics including the impact of aviation on Delaware’s economy, infrastructure investments at various facilities throughout the state and the return of commercial air service to Wilmington Airport. The summit will be…
Read MoreInvestigation Continues into Fight after Snow Hill Basketball Game Thursday Night
A fight took place Thursday in the hallway outside the gym at Snow Hill High School after the end of a varsity basketball game. The fight disrupted the orderly exit of patrons who attended the game and additional fights occurred resulting in additional law enforcement personnel being called. Police began their investigation Thursday night and…
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