Mari Lou
A traffic stop on Route 113 in Georgetown led to the arrest of a Wilmington man early Friday morning. Delaware State Police spotted a vehicle speeding and swerving in the northbound lanes near Deer Forest Road and pulled the vehicle over. While speaking with the driver, 35 year old Douglas McLean, he showed signs of…
Two Dover men were arrested last week after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Gunning Bedford Drive in Dover on Thursday. The warrant was obtained following an investigation of 36 year old Dante Durham and the distribution of illegal drugs from the property. During the search, 48 year old Ernie Washington tossed…
Owen – 302-386-9493 – Orange Gretsch electromatic hollow body, tv jones pick up – upgraded tuning machine with case – $600 – 1963 Hobie 9′ 8″ Long board – $900 Tim – 302-399-9409 – Classic country vinyl collection – $3000 – LOOKING FOR: Men’s Mountain Bike with big tires for around $100 Jim – 305-469-5005…
On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order for the temporary withdrawal of all areas on the outer continental shelf from offshore wind leasing and review of the federal government’s leasing and permitting practices for wind projects. Following that action, the Delaware Senate Republican Caucus sent a letter to President Trump…
After 20 years, Center Ice Rink at the Delaware State Fairgrounds will close for good in mid-May. State Fair officials posted the notice on their website Friday that following the 2025 spring season the Rink would close. The Board of Directors and Fair management say the rink has faced increasing financial challenges – including costly…
Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Millsboro sunset. Click for full view
A public hearing on the One Rehoboth Avenue Hotel was held by the Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission Friday afternoon. The Planning Commission has approved the site plan for the mixed-use hotel project on the Boardwalk between Rehoboth and Baltimore Avenues with a unanimous vote – with Commissioner Davis absent. This project has been under review…
Governor Wes Moore Friday appointed Harry Coker, Jr as acting secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce. Coker will begin as acting secretary on February 5th – pending confirmation by the Maryland State Senate during the current legislative session. Coker succeeds Secretary Kevin Anderson who is transitioning to a new role as senior advisor to…
The ENOUGH Act in Maryland was authorized to address historic inequities in the state and tackle the root causes of poverty. It’s a first in the nation state-level effort and Governor Wes Moore says the FY 2025 investment through the ENOUGH Program will end child poverty in 27 communities across the state. On Thursday, Governor…
As part of the City of Salisbury’s ongoing efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the water distribution system, the Department of Waterworks Utilities Division will be conducting a water main repair at 117 Priscilla Street on Friday, January 24, 2025. To ensure the safety of workers and the public, Priscilla Street will be closed…
Legislation that will amend the charter of the Town of Millsboro to authorize the Towns three municipal election districts has passed in the State House with a unanimous vote of 39 to 0 with 2 absent. House Bill 25 is sponsored by 41st District Representative Rich Collins. The 2020 federal census would be used for…
Legislation introduced in the State House Thursday would adjust the state’s existing tax brackets and create two new brackets. The new brackets are taxed at the highest rates – but by combining some existing brackets this Act also slightly increases or decreases the tax rate for some incomes. House Bill 13 is sponsored by Representative…
Candidates interested in being nominated for Delaware’s seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC) should complete and submit a nomination application kit. Candidates will be nominated by Governor Matt Meyer. You must be a Delaware resident and in the application kit – outline your fisheries background, experience and ability to serve as a council…
Delaware’s unemployment rate has dropped from 3.9% in November to 3.7% in December and remains lower than the national unemployment rate of 4.1% in December. However in Sussex County unemployment increased from November to December from 3.1% to 3.2%. According to the Department of Labor, Delaware’s labor force fell to 502,700 – a 14-consecutive month…
Jody Hudson – Lewes – Along the Delaware Bay – from 2005. Click for full view
Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – Remembering Dan Kramer of Greenwood. He was the watchdog of the Sussex County Council and fondly referred to them all as “Turkeys.” He also kept an eye on the Town of Greenwood and the Woodbridge School District. He would call the station to discuss the County government, pole beans and the best Kettle Corn in Delaware (and it WAS that good!). Sadly we lost Dan in September of 2020, but I’m sure he’s still watching over Sussex County! This picture was taken at the Talk of Delmarva’s Oil Rally Petition Drive on the Circle in Georgetown in 2008. Click for full view
UPDATED – 01/22/25 – The Woodland Ferry is closed for operation until at least 7am on Friday, January 24th. DelDOT officials say this is because of ice in the ferry slips
SA Harrison – Millsboro – DE State Park convenience. Click for full view
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed his first executive order Tuesday after being sworn into office. Executive Order #1 directs state agencies to prioritize the development of youth apprenticeship programs across the state. The order establishes a statewide working group consisting of at least 15 members from across labor, educational and nongovernmental sectors with the ultimate…
UPDATED – 5:15pm – Delaware has a new Governor and Lt Governor. Matt Meyers and Kyle Evans Gay were sworn in Tuesday morning at the William B. DeLauder Education and Humanities Theatre at Delaware State University. Lt Governor Gay was sworn in by Superior Court Judge Paul Wallace and promised “to lead with vision and…
On his first day in office, President Trump signed hundreds of executive orders – including the temporary withdrawal of all areas on the outer continental shelf from offshore wind leasing and review of the federal government’s leasing and permitting practices for wind projects. This executive order went into effect today/Tuesday – and shall remain in…
Delawareans in Wilmington make an instrument that ensures many of the foods you eat every day are safe for your consumption. Delawareans in Newark make mammography imaging detectors designed to be the fastest, highest resolution breast tomosynthesis system ever. Delawareans in Dover make important feminine hygiene products that are used by women globally. Delawareans in…
President Trump has barely been in office for a day and Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has already challenged President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, which violates the constitutional rights of all children born in the U-S. Jennings is joined by 17 other States – including Maryland – along with Washington, DC and San…
As part of the City of Salisbury’s ongoing efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the water distribution system, the Department of Waterworks Utilities Division will be repairing a water main at 410 Mill Street on Tuesday, January 21. To facilitate these repairs, Mill Street will be impassable from Isabella Street to West Chestnut Street.…
Governor-elect Matt Meyer and Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay will take the formal oath of office Tuesday morning. The ceremony is at 9:30am – and has been moved because of the cold weather from outside of Legislative Hall to the William B. DeLauder Education and Humanities Theatre at Delaware State University. The ceremony is open…