Sussex County Begins Food Drive for 40th Annual Caroling on The Circle Campaign
Sussex County government this week kicks off its yearly food drive for community food banks and will celebrate that effort during the 40th annual Caroling on The Circle event, set for a new date and time this year, beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7th, in downtown Georgetown. In 2022, the food drive collected nearly 20,000 items…
Read MoreDelaware Schools Recognized for Student Success
Smyrna Elementary School and West Seaford Elementary School are among a host of U.S. schools that have been named 2023 National ESEA Distinguished Schools for the extraordinary success of their students. The 2023 National ESEA Distinguished Schools will be honored February 7-10, 2024, at the 2024 National ESEA Conference in Portland, Oregon. More information about all National ESEA Distinguished Schools…
Read MoreHoliday Toy Drive to Get Underway Friday, November 3rd
With the holiday season just around the corner, the Delaware Natural Resources Police will begin collecting toys on Friday, Nov. 3rd. These toys will be distributed as gifts to children in local communities through the local branch of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. The Toys for Tots program collects new, unwrapped…
Read MoreNew Home Improvement Services Contractor Regulations in Delaware Effective Today, November 1st
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings’ Consumer Protection Unit promulgated final regulations that establish clear rules of the road for the Home Improvement Services industry in Delaware. The regulations are based on hundreds of complaints received by the Department of Justice, and it requires a number of disclosures and prohibits certain practices regarding home improvement transactions. Among other requirements, the…
Read MoreSenator Tom Carper Calls Attention to Security Threats in Wake of Hamas Terrorist Attacks
U.S. Senator Tom Carper is calling attention to the emerging, evolving, and persistent security threats to the U.S. in the wake of the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel last month. Yesterday, at the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) hearing “Threats to the Homeland,” Carper who is a senior member of the Committee, posed…
Read MoreStart of Open Enrollment on Health Insurance Marketplace; Delawareans to See Changes For this Period
As Delaware begins its 11th year of open enrollment on the Health Insurance Marketplace, state and federal leaders and marketplace navigators are gathering this morning to announce changes for this enrollment period. Open enrollment begins Nov. 1st and runs through Jan. 15th, 2024. Last year, nearly 35,000 Delawareans signed up for health insurance on Delaware’s marketplace,…
Read MoreBerlin Man Arrested for Sexual Solicitation of Two Underage Males
The Delaware State Police have arrested a 66-year-old Berlin man for felony sexual solicitation of a child. Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying potential victims associated with the investigation occurring in the Sussex County area. On October 19th Delaware State Police Troop 4 Youth Aid Detectives learned that Wayne Long requested sexually explicit images from…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/31/23
User 284190339 · 10 – 31 – 23 Fishing Report To the best of my knowledge, no boats cleared the inlet at Indian River or Roosevelt on Tuesday and it doesn’t look good for Wednesday as small craft advisories are up all day. Breakwater Tackle has closed for the season. The pier remains open. Old…
Read MoreGreenwood Man Arrested for 5th Felony DUI
Delaware State Police were called to the Valero on Deep Branch Road in Milton for a man slumped over the steering wheel of a pickup truck. Police contacted the driver, 66 year old Johnny Diogo of Greenwood, who woke up and showed signs of impairment while talking with the trooper. Standardized Field Sobriety tests were…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Manslaughter
A Salisbury man pleaded guilty to two counts of grossly negligent manslaughter by automobile Monday and has been sentenced by Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge S. James Sarbanes to twenty years with all suspended but eight years in prison. Court records show that 23 year old Sammy Hwang crashed into the back of a vehicle…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry to Close Wednesday & Reopen Thursday Morning
Closure of the Woodland Ferry Seaford – The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the Woodland Ferry will be closed on Wednesday, November 1st and normal operations will resume on Thursday, November 2nd.
Read MoreUPDATED: Maryland Man Dead after Hit & Run Near Smyrna
UPDATED – 10/31/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified 71 year-old David Lister of Henderson, Maryland, as the man who died in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred near Smyrna on October 30. ================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 10/30/23 – A two vehicle crash near Smyrna early Monday morning has left one person dead and…
Read MoreFive Juveniles Arrested After Disturbances at Last Week’s Football Game at Easton High School
Last week’s Cambridge-South Dorchester/Easton High School football game ended up being called in the third quarter after disturbance in the Easton stands. The Talbot County Sheriff’s office was working security and report that there were several altercations between students during the game which led to the arrest of four juvenile boys and one juvenile girl.…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/30/23
Monday was the beginning of a quick return to fall. No boats left Lewes or Indian River. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park will be closing after today. They were packing up when I called and said very few folks fished on Monday and they only caught a couple of…
Read MoreUPDATED: Shooting in Selbyville Saturday Night Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured
UPDATED – 10/30/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 21-year-old Abriana Ingram of Milford, Delaware, as the victim of the homicide that occurred on October 28, 2023, in Selbyville. The Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling (302)…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to life in prison for murder. This was a retrial for 30 year old Delonte Bryant after the Maryland Appellate Court vacated the original jury verdict and ordered a new trial. Bryant was found guilty after a three-day trial this past June of 1st degree murder, firearms and other…
Read MoreGov Carney Welcomes Trick or Treaters to Haunted Woodburn on Tuesday Night
Governor Carney will welcome families to trick or treat at Woodburn, the Governor’s mansion in Dover, Tuesday night from 6 to 8pm. Woodburn, which was built in 1790, is said to be quite haunted. Residents have reported seeing an 18th century gentleman wearing a white wig – the apparition of former owner Dr. MW Bates’…
Read MoreSchool Bus Crash in Talbot County Involving 9 Caroline County School Children Under Investigation
A two vehicle crash involving a school bus Monday morning in Talbot County is under investigation by Maryland State Police. Police were called to Matthewstown Road and Three Bridges Branch Road just before 8am for a crash. Investigation showed that a Kia failed to stop at a stop sign at a 4-way stop and crashed…
Read MoreScotton Landing Boat Ramp & Fishing Pier near Magnolia to Close Nov 7 for Reconstruction
The Scotton Landing boat ramp facility on the St. Jones river will be closed for reconstruction beginning Tuesday, November 7. This project includes a new boat ramp, new courtesy dock and a repaved parking lot. The fishing pier at Scotton Landing (also known as Barkers Landing and located off Trap Shooters Road near Magnolia) will…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Lowering DE Natural Gas Costs
Delmarva Power is lowering gas costs by 18% for customers! This lower rate has been approved by the Delaware Public Service Commission and will go into effect in November. This is a result of natural gas price decreases. Monthly bills could decrease about $16.30 for a residential customer using an average of 56 CCF per…
Read MoreClayton Woman Arrested for Dover Burglary
Delaware State Police arrested 44 year old Lori Davenport of Clayton for the burglary of a Dover residence on August 21st around 4pm on Dinahs Corner Road in Dover. A few days before a witness contacted the homeowner about a suspicious woman seen leaving the property in a green sedan and weed whacker sticking out…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 10-30-23 – “Trick or Treat”
Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/29/23
User 284190339 · 10 – 29 – 23 Fishing Report Sunday was another beautiful day with lots of fish caught. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was the Katydid had sea bass, the Surface Tension had tog, the Jay Sea II had sea bass and the Grizzly had sea bass. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing…
Read MoreFrederica Man Arrested by Felton Police for Disregarding an Officer
A Frederica man was arrested Thursday by Felton Police last week after disregarding a police officer. An officer conducting traffic enforcement in a fully marked police vehicle watched as 21 year old Nicholas Stryker of Frederica passed and pulled a wheelie – and then a second one as the officer pulled along side him and…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Halloween sunrise over the Indian River Bay. Click for full view
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