UPDATED: Woodland Ferry – Open Thursday
UPDATED 12/07/23 7am – The Woodland Ferry is open for normal operations Thursday ============================================= The Woodland Ferry near Seaford is closed until further notice. DelDOT officials tell the Talk of Delmarva that this closure is due to the tide levels.
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Mike Bradley with Director of The Sussex County Department of Elections, Bo McDowell – 12-06-23
Vehicle Collision in Eden, MD; Pedestrian Seriously Injured
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Monday evening, December 4th. The crash happened in the area of S Upper Ferry Road and Siloam Road in Eden, Maryland. Deputies arrived at the scene and found the pedestrian—Aaron Douglas III with life-threatening injuries. He was flown to a medical…
Read MoreMagnolia Middle School Paraprofessional NamedĀ Delawareās 2024 Educational Support Professionals of the Year
Magnolia Middle School Paraprofessional Sinead Ronan this week was named the 2024 Educational Support Professional of the Year (ESPOY) by the Delaware Department of Education.Ā Ms. Ronan, who came to the United States 16 years ago from Ireland, has 11 years of professional experience.Ā As a district ESPOY winner Sinead received a $2,000 personal grant.Ā As the…
Read MoreDelaware State University Aims to Double its Nursing Program Thanks to Grant from the Longwood Foundation
In acknowledgement of the current nursing and public health practitioner shortages, the Longwood Foundation has awarded Delaware State University a $1.75 million grant in support of an expansion of the Universityās Nursing Program. Over the next three years, the Nursing Programās growth goals include significantly increasing the number of nursing graduates over the next three…
Read MoreOcean City, Maryland Christmas Parade Winners Revealed
Ocean City, Maryland Christmas parade winners who brought their creativity, enthusiasm, and holiday magic to the coastal community have been announced. Several categories of winners and the pictures of the ones in first place are below. For a full list and descriptions along with other pictures, go to: Unwrapping the Joy: Ocean City Christmas Parade…
Read MoreWorcester County Delegation Calls on Governor to Fund New Buckingham School
The Worcester County Delegation, made up of Senator Mary Beth Carozza and Delegates Wayne Hartman and Charles Otto, have continued to press Governor Wes Moore and his Administration for State funding to build a new Buckingham Elementary School in Berlin.Ā A second letter to the Governor follows a meeting held at the State level on October…
Read MoreSussex Governorās Task Force Arrests Three Men for Drug and Weapon Offenses
A search warrant at a residence on Armory Road in Frankford has led to the arrest of three men on drug and weapon charges. The arrests early yesterday morning follow a several month-long investigation. Police say this location had become a nuisance location due to the involvement of individuals in drug distribution and violent crimes.…
Read MoreDrug-Trafficking Operation on Eastern Shore Dismantled Following Yearlong Law Enforcement Investigation
Eight people accused of a drug-trafficking ring on the Eastern Shore have been arrested following a yearlong combined law-enforcement investigation. Maryland State Police joined more than two dozen local, state and federal law-enforcement agencies in dismantling the sale and distribution of illegal drugs, including cocaine and heroin, throughout Talbot, Dorchester, Caroline and Queen Anneās counties.…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Dover Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that left a man dead last night. Police received a call about the crash around 9:30. According to their investigation, 2014 Ford Focus, driven by an 82-year-old man from Dover, was headed south on North DuPont Highway approaching Kings Highway NE. At the same time, a…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Special Fishing Report 12/5/23
User 284190339 Ā· 12 – 05 – 23 Fishing Report As promised, I am back with news of big striped bass along the Delaware coast, but that is not the big news. What we have now is something I have never seen in Delaware waters. Hillery Graves fishing on the Bird Dog with Captain Chip…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Holiday Advent Calendar – December 6
UPDATED: Sussex County Council Defers Solar Applications & Discuss Marijuana Businesses
CORRECTION: Caroling on the Circle begins at 6pm Thursday in Georgetown. UPDATED – 12/05/23 – The Sussex County Council approved proclamation requests for the Cape Henlopen High School Field Hockey Division I State Champions, Delmar High School Field Hockey Division II State Champions and the Sussex Academy High School Boys Soccer Division II State Champions…
Read MoreSussex County’s Councilman’s Corner with Mark Schaeffer – 12-05-23
Dover Man Charged in Dover-area Burglary
A Dover man has been arrested for a burglary early Monday morning at the Valero on South Governors Avenue. Delaware State Police were called for a burglary alarm and found broken glass from the front door. Reviewing surveillance video they saw a white man use his hand to create an opening to unlock the door…
Read MoreUPDATED: Seaford Crash Leaves 1 Driver Dead
UPDATED – 12/05/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 74-year-old Anna Cannon of Seaford as the woman who died in a fatal crash that occurred Sunday afternoon in Seaford. ======================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 12/04/23 – A Seaford woman is dead after a crash Sunday afternoon in the area of Route 13 and Middleford Road. Delaware…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire in Easton Home Under Investigation; Go Fund Me Set Up to Help Family Recover
A fire at a home on Hammond Street in Easton on December 1st is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office. The fire broke out just after 9:30pm in a single story home. It took Easton Firefighters an hour to bring the fire under control. A family dog died in the fire. Officials…
Read MoreUPDATED: Crash Near Blades Leaves Pedestrian Dead
UPDATED – 12/05/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 88 year-old Wayne Jaggers of Laurel as the man who died in a fatal crash that occurred Sunday evening in Seaford. ================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/04/23 – A Laurel man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle just after 9 Sunday night in the…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Holiday Advent Calendar – December 5
Berlin Residents Displaced after Monday Morning Fire
Berlin firefighters were called for a residential structure fire on Saint Martins Road near Berlin just after 11 Monday morning. Crews arriving at the scene found fire and smoke coming from the front of the home. Worcester County Fire Marshal deputies investigated and determined the fire began in the family room because of faulty electrical…
Read MoreMilton Women is Sussex County’s 2023 Employee of the Year
Sussex County’s 2023 Employee of the year is Lindsay Behney of Milton. Behney, who works in the Register of Wills office, was a 4th quarter honorable mention and received her honors on Friday during the annual Mildred King Luncheon which celebrates the county’s approximately 550 employees. Additional information from the Sussex County Government: Ms. Behney…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 12-04-23 – “Americas New Organized Crime”
UPDATED: Maryland State Police Investigating a Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Dorchester County; Go Fund Me Page Set Up
UPDATED – 12/04/23 – A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help the Wrights three daughters cover the costs of their parents funeral arrangements. ======================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 11/29/23 – Two people–both age 47–are dead after a collision between the Chevrolet they were in and a tractor-trailer early this morning. The names…
Read MoreCrash Damages Utility Pole at Routes 113 & 24 in Millsboro
Millsboro Police are investigating a crash at the intersection of Routes 113 and 24 just after 12:30 this morning. Police Chief Brian Calloway tells the Talk of Delmarva that a westbound vehicle crossing Route 113 collided with a southbound vehicle on Route 113. Police say after the collision, the southbound vehicle hit a utility pole…
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