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Large Party Wednesday Leaves Trashy Rehoboth Beach

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2025

Several pictures posted to iDewey.com‘s Facebook page show a large amount of trash on the beach between Norfolk and St. Lawrence Streets in Rehoboth Beach. City officials tell the Talk of Delmarva that the resulting mess was from a large group of college students on the beach on Wednesday. The police addressed several concerns with…

2 Injured in DART Bus Crash at Long Neck Thursday Morning

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2025

Two people were taken to an area hospital after a DART bus crashed into trees on Long Neck Road near Pot Nets Road just before 7:30 Thursday morning. Delaware State Police say the driver fell asleep at the wheel and lost control. The front end of the bus hit a small ditch and multiple trees.…

Sussex Firefighter to be Memorialized at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial this Weekend

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2025

This is National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. Thousands will attend the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland – as additional names are added to the 2025 Roll of Honor – including Sussex County’s Thomas Wilson Berry, III of the Georgetown and Ellendale Fire Companies. There will be a candlelight service Saturday night beginning at 7:30. The…

AGH Merges with TidalHealth

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2025

A definitive agreement has been signed to merge Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin with TidalHealth in Salisbury. Officials say that this merger will bring a more comprehensive range of services to residents of the Lower Shore, Sussex County and surrounding counties while continuing to drive innovation. A smooth transition is expected over the next year…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/02/25

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2025

User 284190339 · 05-02-25 Fishing Report Thursday was a good day from the Upper Bay to the Inlet. Steve at Smith Bait reported black drum at the Coral Beds on Wednesday night with peeler or female crabs the top bait. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said there were black drum caught at Broadkill Beach on peeler…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2025

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Early sunrise at the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/01/25

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2025

User 284190339 · 05-01-25 Fishing Report Wednesday wasn’t the worst weather day we have seen even though there was a small craft advisory up as usual. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that Captain Beebe on the Surface Tension had an early morning trip to ocean structure and brought in 10 keeper tog. When I called Old…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/30/25

By Mari Lou / April 30, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-30-25 Fishing Report According to Old Inlet Bait and Tackle the run of big striped bass at the North Jetty continued on Tuesday morning. Swim shads were the prime bait this time. On Monday it was plugs and I saw a man hook and lose a big striper on a bucktail with…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 30, 2025

Dianne Burk – Milford – Purple iris in a Milford flower bed. Click for full view

UPDATED: Sussex County Council Talks School Funding & Approves Change of Zone Application

By Mari Lou / April 29, 2025

UPDATED –  04/29/25 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday in Georgetown. The Council heard a presentation from Executive Director of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, Patti Grimes, with an update about the Foundation and changes being made at the Freeman Stage in Selbyville – as well as this summer’s concert and event’s lineup. County Administrator,…

Kent County Firefighter Charged with Felony Theft

By Mari Lou / April 29, 2025

A member of the Little Creek Volunteer Fire Company has been charged with felony theft and unlawful use of a credit card. Delaware State Police were called to the fire company in Leipsic for a report of a theft. Fire company officials discovered over $3600 in unauthorized charges on a fire company credit card. The…

UPDATED: Cape May-Lewes Ferry Back on Regular Schedule after Overnight Closure

By Mari Lou / April 29, 2025

If you plan to sail on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry – the schedule for sailing is back on track with the 10:30 departure out of Cape May. Officials with the Cape May-Lewes Ferry reported on their Facebook page that unexploded World War II ordnance was discovered in the Cape May Canal area during low tide…

Town of Federalsburg Investigating Complaint of Misappropriation of Funds

By Mari Lou / April 29, 2025

An investigation after receiving a complaint of a misappropriation of funds in the Town of Federalsburg has revealed that Town funds were used to purchase personal items and that various financial errors were made that cost the Town to spend money unnecessarily. In a posting to the Town of Federalsburg’s Facebook page, the Town also…

DSP Investigating Shooting Incident in Williamsville Area East of Selbyville

By Mari Lou / April 29, 2025

A shooting in the Williamsville area east of Selbyville is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police were called to a home on Sea Gull Road around 10pm Sunday for a report of gunfire – and learned that an occupied residence had been struck by gunfire – no one inside was injured. Witnesses reported hearing…

UPDATED: Motorcycle Operator Injured in Long Neck Crash Sunday Night

By Mari Lou / April 29, 2025

UPDATED – 04/29/25 – Delaware State Police say a 63 year old Millsboro man is hospitalized with serious injuries after his motorcycle was struck Sunday night at the intersection of Route 24 and Long Neck Road. Police say a 36 year old Lewes woman operating a pickup was turning left onto Route 24 and failed…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/29/25

By Mari Lou / April 29, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-29-25 Fishing Report I was up at 5:30 a.m. on Monday morning and on the road by 6:00. I headed to Indian River Inlet for my first fishing trip of the year. I arrived to find perfect fishing conditions. Hardly any wind and the current running in with a vengeance. I parked…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 29, 2025

Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Sunset over Millsboro. Click for full view

Chicken House Fire Friday Night Near Princess Anne Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2025

Princess Anne firefighters were called for a chicken house fire on Mitchell Road in Princess Anne Friday night around 9:45. Fire crews were able to bring the fire under control in about 45 minutes.  Investigators with the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office say the 50-foot by 500-foot metal framed chicken house was in the process…

Ribbon Cutting for Medic 103 – Newest Sussex County EMS Stand-Alone Facility

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2025

A new home for paramedics in Sussex County. A ribbon cutting was held Monday for the new Medic 103 station on Dickerson Road in Millsboro. The station will continue to serve the Millsboro, Dagsboro and Frankford areas. The new $1.8-million station is the sixth free-standing, County-owned facility built to house EMS crews and units in…

DOJ Secures Guilty Plea in DUI Case

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2025

A former Clayton Police Chief has pleaded guilty to a DUI arrest. Officials in the Attorney General’s office say that on April 14th, 49 year old Carl Hutson of Frederica pleaded guilty to DUI and entered the First Offender’s Program. This means that Hutson’s license is suspended for one year and he must pay a…

UPDATE: Georgetown Police Identify Victim Early Morning Crash on Route 113

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2025

UPDATE – 04/28/25 – Georgetown Police have identified the man who died when he was struck by a vehicle on Route 113 on April 22 as 39 year old Scott Kerin. Kerin was struck just before 5am in the area of West North Street. Police say he entered the northbound lane of Route 113 into the…

Route 50 Drawbridge in Salisbury to Close for Work Friday Night

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2025

Beginning Friday night, the Maryland State Highway Administration will close the Route 50/Salisbury Parkway drawbridge in Salisbury in both directions to conduct steel repairs on the bridge. Beginning at 7pm, expect traffic to be detoured around the work zone. Drivers are urged to use the Salisbury Bypass as an alternate route or the local road…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/28/25

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-28-25 Fishing Report Sunday saw small craft advisories up, but Monday is going to be nice with north winds at 5 to 10 knots and seas running 2 to 3 feet. Since there is little to report other than the usual tog, blues and shad at Indian River inlet, let me tell…

Talk of Delmarva’s Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2025

ML – They’re Baack! The Talk of Delmarva’s barn swallows are back in town and preparing to make a new family. This is the 8th or 9th year that they’ve returned to nest on our security cameras! Beware if you are near – they fly in and out constantly with nesting material while they’re building. Talk nicely to them and they may not dive bomb you! Click for full view