Greenwood Man Charged with Sexual Abuse, Assault & Arson
A Greenwood man has been arrested on numerous counts of sexual abuse and assault following an investigation that began earlier this week. Delaware State Police say an 18 year old woman reported that she was threatened by 52 year old Darren Gingerich the day before at an event that he forced her to leave early.…
Read MoreMillsboro Municipal Election Set for Sat, June 10
Voters in Millsboro will go to the polls on Saturday June 10 to elect three people to the Town Council. In District 2 incumbent Ron O’Neal was the only candidate to file â he will return to the Council. In District 3 incumbent Faye Lingo is challenged by Matthew Davis. For the at-large seat, incumbent…
Read MoreConsumer Alert from MD Attorney General Ahead of this Weekend’s Preakness Stakes
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is issuing a Consumer Alert. He urges Marylanders to be aware of deceptive online sports betting companies â especially in advance of this weekend’s 148th Running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Baltimore. Watch for deceptive practices and scams. CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF APPROVED SPORTS WAGERING COMPANIES…
Read MoreCambridge Man Arrested After Shots Fired During Argument
A Cambridge man was arrested by Easton Police on Wednesday. Police were called for shots fired at the Easton Walmart â and learned that 63 year old Edwin Phillips of Cambridge was involved in an argument with two other people when he fired a shotgun into the air. Phillips was arrested and the shotgun seized.…
Read MoreDE Unemployment Down Slightly
Delaware’s unemployment rate has dropped a tenth of a percent to 4.3% for April – still nearly a full percentage point higher than the national average at 3.4%. In Sussex County, unemployment is at 4% in April – a drop from 4.5% in March. There were 21,500 unemployed Delawareans in April of this year, which…
Read MoreUPDATED 2023 GEORGETOWN SUMMER CONCERT SCHEDULE
Mike Bradley with Madelyne Rowan and Sasha Motsko of The White Marlin Open – 05-19-23
Mike Bradley with Former Maryland Governor and Congressman, Bob Ehrlich – 05-19-23
Jake Smith Monologue – 05-19-23 – “THE FASCIST BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION!”
Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-18-23
The weather remained too rough for boats to sail on Thursday. The forecast for the next few days is not encouraging. Just to see how the new reservation system was working for spots on the beach this weekend I went on line as if I was going to reserve a place at Cape Henlopen for…
Read MoreSix Arrested in One Seaford Residence During Narcotics Search Warrant
Six people have been arrested on drug charges after the Seaford Police Department with assistance from Delaware State PoliceSORT executed a narcotics search warrant Wednesday at a residence near the intersection of Front Street and King Street in Seaford. During the execution of the search warrant the six were taken into custody inside the home.…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Donny Reed – a picture from the Talk of Delmarva vault in honor of OC Cruisin’ weekend in Ocean City. Click for full view
Read MoreDelaware Senate Passes legislation to Encourage More Investment in Affordable Housing
A record number of Delawareans are experiencing homelessness, and so the Delaware Senate passed legislation today that encourages more public and private investment in the construction of new affordable housing units throughout the First State. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 87 would fully exempt affordable housing projects funded by nonprofits and government entities from…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced Would Cut Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors
Medicare-only PACE participants will be able to choose between the PACE Part D plan, as currently designed, or a standalone more affordable Medicare Part D plan, under bipartisan legislation introduced today. Senator Tom Carper says The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Part D Choice Act would give seniors the option to choose…
Read MoreCriminal Investigation Underway After Dumpster Fire on University of Delaware Campus
A criminal investigation is now underway by the Delaware State Fire Marshalâs office and University of Delaware Police after a fire was intentionally set in a trash dumpster located behind Smyth Hall on the campus of the University of Delaware around 5:30 p.m. yesterday. Officials remind members of the UD community to be vigilant. If…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert: Overhead Sign Work Next Week on Route One–Rehoboth
Overhead Sign Work will take place next week on northbound Route 1 between Old Landing Road and Munchy Branch Road. Weather permitting, crews will start working at 9:00 pm Monday, May 22nd and finish by 5:00am Tuesday May 23rd. You should expect minor delays and use caution if you plan to drive through that area.
Read MoreCrisfield Man Arrested for Possessing and Distributing Child Pornography
Troopers in Somerset County arrested a Crisfield man this morning after an investigation led to evidence of possession and distribution of child pornography. On May 17, 2022, troopers served a search warrant at the home of 25-year-old Daniel Alexander Elliot. A preliminary forensic review of his cellphone revealed numerous images of child pornography which were…
Read MoreUPDATE On Delaware Beach Replenishment Project
The beach replenishment project in Rehoboth Beach will be completed today and crews will move on to Dewey Beach tonight. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a progress meeting this morning and Public Affairs Officer, Steve Rochette, tells the Talk of Delmarva that Weeks Marine is looking at a late May or early June…
Read MoreElectrical Malfunction Causes House Fire in Talbot County
A two-story single-family house on Willis St. in Cordova, Talbot County is damaged as a result of a fire that occurred yesterday evening. An electrical malfunction caused the blaze, which started in the second-floor bedroom, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The fire caused an estimated $15,000 in structural damage. Estimated…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware to Hold Mass Drive-Thru Distribution Events
In partnership with the State of Delaware, the Food Bank of Delaware will hold three mass drive-thru distributions in each county throughout the month.In Sussex County, the event will take place at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road in Georgetown on Monday, May 22nd starting at 10:00 a.m. You can register in advance at…
Read More29-Year-Old Man in Wicomico County Sentenced to 98 Years for Sex Crimes
In Wicomico County, 29-year-old Francisco Barrales-Aguirre has been sentenced to 98 years of incarceration after being convicted in November of Sexual Abuse of a Minor, three counts of Attempted Second-Degree Rape, and related offenses. If Barrales-Aguirre is ever released from prison, he will be subject to lifetime sex offender supervision by the department of parole…
Read MoreMaryland State Fire Marshal Supporting Statewide Community Risk Reduction Weekend   Â
This weekend, Maryland Fire Marshals, Fire Inspectors and Administrative members of the department in partnership with local Fire/EMS Departments will be knocking on doors to help support Statewide Maryland Community Risk Reduction Weekend, May 20th-21st. Over 40 people from across the state have lost their lives to fire, and the goal of fire officials in…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-17-23
The weather remained too rough for boats to sail on Wednesday. DNREC confirms the new state record tog weighing 22 pounds, 14.4 ounces caught by James Milano of North Babylon, New York on the No Limit with Captain Jon Azato. They also confirm the new state record musky caught on January 11 by Stephen Rutkowski…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Morning contrails over Ocean View. Click for full view
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-16-23
What a difference a day makes. Lots of fish on Monday and only a few on Tuesday. Deanna at Hook âem and Cook âem said on Monday they had boats bringing in 60 to 100 pounds of black sea bass. On Tuesday they saw one 5-pound bluefish from Indian River Inlet. Mike Damiano and four…
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