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A Laurel woman is in critical condition after she was struck by a vehicle on northbound Route 113 in the area of The Getaway Lounge and Liquors north of Ellendale just after 1 Sunday morning. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a Honda was northbound when for reasons under investigation, a 29…
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A Laurel Police officer spotted a vehicle make a traffic violation and found the registered owner was flagged for an active warrant and a suspended license. Approaching the vehicle the officer saw smoke flowing from the windows, the driver was uncooperative and drove away. The officer gave a brief pursuit into the Hollybrook Apartment complex…
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State Senator Eric Buckson(R-16) has introduced the first leg of a constitutional amendment that would impose a filing deadline for the introduction of new bills during a legislative session. SB 242 would prevent the last minute introduction of legislation that is apt to circumvent the deliberative process and prohibit a bill from being introduced after…
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A crash on Sunday, March 3rd on North Dupont Highway in the area of Rose Bowl Road in Dover has turned deadly. Delaware State Police say a Toyota pulled into the crossover at the entrance for Pinewood Acres but failed to remain stopped and pulled into the path of a southbound BMW and was struck.…
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Veterans Day at Legislative Hall March 28, 2024 Veterans, step into history at Legislative Hall in Dover, DE on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, as we rally together in a truly monumental way. Your presence at the “People’s House” is not just welcomed but essential, as we gather to rally…
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The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners adopted a $38.6-million budget for FY 2025 on Friday. The new budget increases some fees, and focuses on staff resourcing and capital investments. In order to balance the budget, the Commissioners voted Friday in favor of committing to an anticipated 29% property tax increase – a vote on the property tax…
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The Ocean City St Patrick’s Day parade will step off at noon on Saturday and will move down Coastal Highway from 60th Street to 45th Street, where the Irish Festival (begins at 11am) takes place. The Delmarva Irish-American Club sponsors the parade – and is also offering a live stream for anyone who can’t be…
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When it comes to personal use marijuana the laws in the Town of Dewey Beach do not match the recent changes in state law that have been passed by the General Assembly. There was no action Friday by the Commissioners as an updated ordinance is not ready for a vote. However, Town Manager Bill Zolper…
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The Fallen Heroes legislation sponsored by Maryland State Senator Mary Beth Carozza has been passed by the full Senate. Senate Bill 897 was passed Thursday with a unanimous vote – and will eliminate the tax liability on the death benefits of the families of first responders – specifically law enforcement and firefighters – who died…
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A Delmar, Delaware man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for felony drug possession. Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Wicomico County Matthew Maciarello sentenced 24 year old Japree Ayers to 80 years in prison – suspending all but 40 years of active incarceration with 10 of those being a minimum mandatory…
Read MoreLegislation sponsored by 4th District State Representative Jeff Hilovsky focuses on protecting police, paramedics and firefighters and facilitating prompt emergency response. House Bill 329 would increase the penalties for motorists who fail to yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle with its lights and sirens operating. The fine for a first offense would…
Read MoreA measure pending action in the General Assembly would increase the consequences for those whose actions endanger first responders or damage emergency equipment. House Bill 323 is sponsored by 35th District State Representative Jesse Vanderwende after an incident in his district last November. Fire trucks from several companies responding to a fire at the New…
Read MoreA Millville man has been arrested on charges of home improvement fraud. Delaware State Police say last June a Dover man contacted them to report a home improvement fraud. An investigation showed that 44 year old Jeremy Bowen of Delmarva Landscaping Solutions, LLC signed a contact in May of 2022 to install an inground pool…
Read MoreUPDATED – 03/15/24 – Several amendments by the State House to the “Permit to Purchase” (Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 2) measure have been approved by the State Senate on a partisan vote of 15 to 6. This comes after 15 proposed amendments by Republican Senators were defeated or stricken on Wednesday. The measure…
Read MoreThe Town of Ridgely has suspended it’s entire police department. Details are few but the Town has placed this announcement on its website. “The Commissioners of Ridgley (the “Commissioners”) suspended with pay the entirety of theRidgely Police Department (the “Department”), effectively immediately, pending investigationby the Office of the Maryland State Prosecutor. The Commissioners are currently…
Read MoreThe ACLU of Delaware and other voting rights advocates have launched a campaign to secure and expand access to voting for Delawareans. This campaign will elevate the positions of candidates on critical democracy issues and utilize community organizing, lobbying and legal advocacy to ensure voters can cast their ballots without encountering barriers. Additional information from…
Read MoreLegislation that would create the Office of the Inspector General, Senate Bill 21, has been filed in the Delaware General Assembly. Sponsored by Senator Laura Sturgeon(D), this would create a new, independent watchdog agency empowered to investigate waste, fraud and abuse in the executive and legislative branches of the state government. If passed by the…
Read MoreUPDATED – 03/12/24 – The Sussex County Council recognized Retiree Patricia Faucett with a tribute during this week’s Council meeting. She worked in the Finance Department as a Financial Management and Internal Control Officer – serving the County for 24 years and one month. County Administrator Todd Lawson announced that the County’s Engineering team was…
Read MoreFirefighters from Indian River were called to a home on Kings Lane in the Enchanted Acres development off Long Neck Road just after 2 Tuesday morning. When they arrived at the scene they found smoke and fire coming from a single wide. Fire officials believe the fire was in the walls near the rear of…
Read MoreA Dover man has been arrested after a relationship with a former athlete and employee on Legends Elite in Dover. A Dover Police investigation showed that 31 year old Thomas Keaton had a sexual relationship with a female athlete and employee of the gym who was 17 years old when the relationship which occurred in…
Read MoreA Hartly man has been arrested after Delaware State Police executed a search warrant at a residence in Hartly on Monday evening. The search warrant for a home on Hartly Road was obtained after a two-month long investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs from the property. Detectives detained 55 year old George Doby and…
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