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Governor Moore and Lt. Governor Miller Honor Victims of Fatal Crashes in Maryland
Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller this week joined safety advocates from across the state and families who have lost loved ones in car crashes for the 20th annual Maryland Remembers ceremony in Annapolis. The ceremony traditionally honors Marylanders who were killed in impaired driving crashes. This year, the event was expanded to remember all victims,…
Read MoreAnnual “Boatload of Toys” Drive Underway at Several Locations in Maryland; New Additions to the Program This Year
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police officers are collecting donations of new, unopened toys for children in need in the annual “Boatload of Toys” drive in the state. The program is part of the national United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots initiative. Members of NRP’s volunteer Reserve Officer program and staff will collect the toys at…
Read MoreMotor Vehicle Thefts on the Rise; Maryland State Police, MD Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Issue Warning
As the weather begins to get colder, and as the holiday season approaches, Maryland State Police remind you that it’s more important than ever to take proper precautions to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of vehicle theft. Vehicle thefts are on the rise nationwide. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, nearly 500,000…
Read MoreSenator Ben Cardin Releases Statement on Senate Passage of Three Spending Bills: A “Key Step” In Avoiding a Government Shutdown
The Senate passed three bipartisan appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2024, including: 1. Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies; 2. Agriculture and the Food & Drug Administration; 3. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved all 12 appropriations bills with bipartisan votes. U.S. Senator Ben Cardin in…
Read More2023 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENTS
2023 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENTS Tuesday, August 1st (for most)
Read MoreMaryland Senator Calls for Special Session to Reduce Gas Tax and Address State’s Gun Violence
Senator Mary Beth Carozza continues to call for a Special Session of the Maryland General Assembly to stop Maryland’s automatic 10 percent gas tax increase which went into effect on July 1st. She also renewed her support for the Special Session to act on legislation to address Maryland’s gun violence. According to Carozza, the Maryland…
Read MoreGovernor Wes Moore Launches Campaign to Help Reach Goal of Available and Affordable Internet Service to MD Households
With the commitment to extending broadband internet access to all Marylanders and making it more affordable, Governor Wes Moore this week launched the Maryland ActNow campaign in partnership with EducationSuperHighway. The governor yesterday was joined by U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves, state and local officials, and leadership from non-profit EducationSuperHighway to illustrate…
Read MoreMaryland Agencies and Organizations Awarded Grants for Highway Safety Efforts
33 agencies and organizations in Maryland have been awarded grants for safety projects and the development of local strategic highway safety plans. Governor Wes Moore today announced that nearly $1 million will be distributed to those agencies and organizations for initiatives to promote pedestrian and bicyclist safety as well as local strategic highway safety plans.…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $5.8 Million in Grant Awards for Maryland Nursing Programs
A major step has been taken toward addressing Maryland’s nursing shortage. Nine of the state’s nursing programs will receive funding in the amount of $5.8 million. The FY24 Competitive Institutional Grant funding includes one-year resource grants, multi-year implementation grants, and planning grants to get more students out of the classroom and into the workforce. Governor…
Read MoreDozens of Public Fireworks Displays Planned in Maryland This Weekend; Fire Officials Suggest Attending Those to Prevent Injuries
Each year across Maryland, hospitals receive numerous fireworks injuries, some of which can include broken fingers, missing fingers, and even missing hands. Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Oliver Alkire tells The Talk of Delmarva what officials suggest people do if they want to enjoy fireworks… He says they have nearly 60 permitted displays across the…
Read MoreHebron, Maryland Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Second-Degree Rape, and Violation of Probation
A 49-year-old Hebron, Maryland man has been sentenced to an aggregate sentence of 60 years of incarceration which includes a 25-year minimum mandatory sentence. Harold Cuff pleaded guilty on February 7th, 2023, to Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Rape in the Second Degree, and two counts of SexualOffense in the Third Degree. At the time of the…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open Joins Sport Fishing Championship
The White Marlin Open has announced that it will join Sport Fishing Championship’s Billfish Championship Series beginning in August of this year. SFC, the governing body of saltwater tournament fishing, will host its annual Atlantic Division Championship at the White Marlin Open tournament, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. White Marlin Open Tournament…
Read MoreUPDATED: Governor Moore Announces New Vision to Address Public Safety in Maryland; Response from State Senator Mary Beth Carozza
Governor Wes Moore today laid out the Moore-Miller administration’s new vision to address public safety in Maryland. The strategy is an all-of-the-above approach focused on supporting law enforcement; building stronger, more vibrant communities; coordinating across all aspects of government; and investing in Maryland’s youth through the Safe Summer initiative. Additional Information and Statements Below… “An all-of-the-above approach…
Read More18-Year-old Arrested in Ocean City After Stabbing Incident
Ocean City, Maryland police have arrested an 18-year-old for a stabbing that occurred on June 7th in the area of 81st street at just after midnight. Officers found the male victim with stab wounds to the forearm and hip area. Ocean City EMS responded and rendered emergency medical care. The victim was transported to TidalHealth…
Read MoreUPDATED: Man Found Dead in North Ocean City Lot
UPDATED – 11:20am – Ocean City Police and Fire officials were called to the area of 116th Street Sunday night around 11pm for an unconscious man inside a vehicle. Ocean City Police and EMS performed lifesaving efforts, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s body has been taken to the Office…
Read MoreOcean City, Maryland Police Department Continues to Address Concerns Regarding Homeless Population
The Ocean City Police Department continues to address concerns in area communities regarding the city’s homeless population. So far in 2023, the Ocean City Police Department has identified 17 individuals experiencing homelessness in the Town of Ocean City. This number fluctuates throughout the year. In 2022, they identified 33 individuals. If you are interested in lending…
Read MoreThree License-Free Fishing Days in Maryland Scheduled for 2023
All Maryland residents and visitors will get an opportunity to enjoy license-free fishing days on Saturday, June 3rd, Saturday, June 10th, and Tuesday, July 4th. On these days, any individual may catch and possess finfish for recreational purposes in any tidal and nontidal waters of Maryland, according to the state’s Department of Natural Resources. All…
Read MoreNationwide “Operation We Will Find You” Locates 225 Endangered Missing Children
Over a period of 10 weeks, the US Marshals Service has conducted a nationwide operation “Operation We Will Find You” – a nationwide missing child operation. During this operation 225 endangered missing children – including runaways and those abducted by non-custodial persons – were recovered or safely located. The operation was conducted from multiple locations…
Read MoreNominated Properties in Ocean City, Maryland to be Judged for Beauty Spot Award
Ocean City’s Beautification Committee is currently seeking nominations for the 2023 Beauty Spot Awards–properties that are evidence of civic pride and community beauty. The available categories for Beauty Spot nominations are as follows: residential, condominium, retail, hotel, motel, commercial, restaurant and the Boardwalk. A property can be nominated by anyone, including the resident or owner…
Read MoreOcean City, MD to be Designated Special Event Zone with Increased Law Enforcement Presence Next Week
If you drive in Ocean City next week, expect to see increased law enforcement presence. Officers from the Ocean City Police Department with assistance from the Maryland State Police and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will strictly enforce all traffic laws. In addition, significant traffic congestion and alternate traffic patterns are anticipated throughout the following…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Searching For Attempted Murder Suspect in Wicomico County
Maryland State Police need your help in finding a man they are looking for in connection with a shooting earlier this month in Wicomico County. 45-year-old Timothy Lee Whaley Jr. of Salisbury, Maryland, has an arrest warrant issued for him for attempted murder. Whaley is described as a Black man, 6-feet tall and weighs about…
Read MoreBerlin Man Sentenced for Distributing Cocaine
A 35-year-old Berlin, Maryland man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to distribution of cocaine. The charges resulted from an investigation in which an undercover officer purchased an amount of cocaine from Charles Lamar Johnson in Berlin. Detectives then obtained a search and seizure warrant for Johnson’s residence. They found…
Read MoreExpansion of Electronic Benefits Transfer Card Fraud Reimbursements in Maryland
Electronic Benefits Transfer cardholders in Maryland will now be able to reclaim benefits stolen as far back as January 1st, 2021. Governor Wes Moore signed the legislation into law and said Maryland is taking deliberate action to help restore faith in some of the state’s most-needed services and supports. Under the new law, Maryland will extend…
Read MoreOfficial Groundbreaking of New Downtown Recreation Complex in Ocean City, Maryland
A new downtown recreation complex is expected to open in the summer of 2024 in Ocean City, Maryland. City Recreation and Parks Department along with elected officials officially broke ground on the renovation project. The two-block park area is adjacent to the bay between 3rd and 4th Street. West-Block Infrastructure work is expected to include:…
Read MoreThree Adults Displaced; Over 20 Animals Believed Dead After House Fire in Newark, MD
The American Red Cross has provided assistance for three adults who lived in a house that caught fire on Croppers Island Road in Newark, Maryland late yesterday morning. The blaze is considered accidental, according to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office. A portable heating appliance caused the blaze. No human injuries or deaths occurred, but…
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