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Dover Police Arrest 2 Teens After Pursuit in Stolen Vehicle

By Mari Lou / January 14, 2025

Two teens have been arrested after a vehicle pursuit in a stolen vehicle in Dover. On Monday, Dover Police received a report of a stolen red Hyundai Elantra. Around 3:30 Monday afternoon a Dover K-9 Officer spotted the vehicle traveling eastbound on West Loockerman Street and tried to stop the car, but the driver kept…

Salisbury Mobile Home Fire Displaces 2

By Mari Lou / January 14, 2025

Salisbury firefighters were called for a residential fire on Hinman Lane in Salisbury Monday afternoon around 4:30. The fire was discovered by the occupants who were at home when the fire broke out in the mobile home. Maryland State Fire Marshal inspectors say the home had a smoke alarm, but it was not operational. The…

Fiber Broadband Coming to Unserved & Underserved Homes & Businesses in Delaware

By Mari Lou / January 14, 2025

Over 3400 Sussex County homes will be getting broadband service when construction begins later this year. Two internet service providers – Verizon and Comcast – will begin construction in June once permitting and statements of work are finalized. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration gave final approval to Delaware’s plans and grant awards. The $17.4-million…

DE Representative Melissa Minor-Brown Elected Speaker of the House

By Mari Lou / January 14, 2025

The Delaware General Assembly returned to Dover Tuesday. The House Majority Caucus elected Representative Melissa Minor-Brown (17th District) as the Speaker of the House for the 153rd General Assembly. She is the first Black Speaker of the House in Delaware’s history. Minor-Brown was elected to the State House in 2018 and in 2022 was elected…

Maryland Transportation Authority Warning About Smishing Scams

By Mari Lou / January 14, 2025

The Maryland Transportation Authority is warning you to be on the lookout for SMS phishing scams. These are text messages claiming you owe money for unpaid tolls – and are designed to trick you into paying a fake toll debt. Transportation officials say the most recent attacks replicate the look and logo of correspondence from…

Motorcycle Operator Critical after Crash near Lewes

By Mari Lou / January 14, 2025

A motorcycle rider from Bear is in critical condition after he sped off from a traffic stop near Rehoboth Beach around 5:30 Monday evening. Delaware State Police in an unmarked Tahoe watched the motorcycle operator split the lane between two vehicles but sped off when the trooper attempted to stop the motorcycle. The motorcycle rider…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 14, 2025

John Garrett – Milford – Milford Neck sunset. Click for full view

AG Jennings’ Applauds Two Major Gun Safety Wins

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Delaware’s ban on assault weapons and large capacity magazines. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings calls this a huge win for gun safety in the First State and the U.S. The Court also denied to hear a challenge to Maryland’s gun licensing law which Jennings says…

Milford Man Arrested after Attempted Burglary Early Sunday Morning

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2025

Milford Police were called for an alarm at the Shore Stop on Bay Road just before 1am on Sunday. Officers arriving at the scene saw the glass front door was damaged, but no entry had been made into the business. Investigation led police to 33 year old Bryant Ratlief of Milford as the suspect. He…

MD State Fire Marshal Investigating Fire at YMCA of the Chesapeake in Easton

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2025

A fire at the YMCA of the Chesapeake is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Easton firefighters were called to Peachblossom Road in Easton around 12:30 on Saturday afternoon. The fire was discovered by the alarm company and employees – a fire alarm and sprinkler were activated – which contained the fire. Investigators…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2025

Eric Reifsnyder – Milton – Indian River Inlet Bridge lit up for Breast Cancer Month last October. Click for full view

Dover Woman Arrested on Warrants During Traffic Stop by Felton Police

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2025

A Dover woman was arrested by Felton Police on Friday during a traffic stop in Felton. During the investigation police learned the passenger, 36 year old Ashley Hurd of Dover, was wanted on an outstanding warrant. She was arrested and arraigned by JP Court 7 and is being held in default of a $1500 secured…

Measure to Change Elections in Selbyville Filed in DE General Assembly

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2025

Selbyville is growing and legislation pre-filed by State Senator Gerald Hocker and Representative Rich Collins would change how elections are held in the town. Senate Bill 39 would divide Selbyville into 4 election districts – with each nearly equal in population based on the most recent federal census. The four members of the Town Council…

Legislation to Establish the Office of Inspector General Re-introduced in DE General Assembly

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2025

Legislation that would establish the Office of the Inspector General has been re-introduced in the Delaware General Assembly. Senate Bill 4 was introduced by Senator Laura Sturgeon. The Office of the Inspector General would be independent and nonpartisan – and would be unique in state government as a non-political agency with the sole mission to…

Worcester County Public Schools Affected by Cybersecurity Incident

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2025

The Worcester County Public School District is one of many affected by a cybersecurity incident last week. Superintendent Lou Taylor says the incident involved PowerSchool – the software vendor that provides their Student Information System. He says the incident involved unauthorized access to certain data including staff, parent, and student contact information and some personally…

UPDATED: Randon Wilkerson Appeal Denied by DE Supreme Court

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2025

UPDATED – 01/12/25 – The Delaware Supreme Count affirmed the Superior Court’s finding that Randon Wilkerson could not assert the involuntary intoxication defense as a matter of law. Wilkerson, in a drug-induced birthday celebration in April of 2021, became violent and killed Delmar Police Cpl Keith Heacook who was responding to a 9-1-1 call from…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2025

Tom Shepke – Federalsburg – Autumn colors at Marshyhope Creek. Click for full view

Food Bank of Delaware Holding 2 Mobile Food Pantries Jan 13 & 15

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2025

The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a mobile food pantry on Monday, January 13th at the Laurel Fire Department beginning at 11am. You must be present to receive this distribution – and you must live in Delaware to take part. Bring proof – a piece of mail with your address and your registration ticket…

Woodland Ferry Expected to Resume Service Tuesday at 7am

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2025

The Woodland Ferry near Seaford is expected to resume service on Tuesday, January 14th at 7am. The Ferry will remain closed Monday for snow removal and mechanical testing. DelDOT closed the Woodland Ferry on Monday, January 5th because of the winter storm.  

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 01/11/25

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2025

Dawn – 302-947-2520 – Dupree floor steamer, all attachments – $800 Linwood – 302-339-2092 – 2016 LG 55″ flat screen TV – $150 Jim – 305-469-5005 – 2023 adjustable hospital bed, like new – $250 – 3′ x 4′ mirror – $15 – Accent bike trainer – $50 Tim – 302-399-9409 – Classic country collection…

Avian Influenza Detected in Caroline County Broiler Operation

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2025

Avian influenza has been detected in Caroline County. Maryland Department of Agriculture officials report that State laboratory testing detected a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza following routine sampling of a broiler operation and investigation by the State Department of Ag. The affected premises have been quarantined and birds on the properties have been…

MD Gov Moore Launches Government Modernization Initiative

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2025

Maryland is facing it’s worst budget crisis in at least 20 years and Friday Governor Wes Moore launched a government modernization initiative to save taxpayers money and promote smarter, more effective government operations. Gov. Moore has signed an executive order directing all state agencies to work in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Performance Improvement…

MD Senator Carozza Testifies in Opposition to US Wind’s Air Quality Permit on Offshore Wind

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2025

A public hearing was held at the Ocean City Convention Center on US Wind’s air quality permit-to-construct application through the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). State Senator Mary Beth Carozza testified in opposition to the application and raised new questions based on information gathered from the installation of wind turbines in other locations outside…

DDA Cancels Poultry-related Sessions During DE Ag Week

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2025

The Department of Agriculture has canceled all poultry-related sessions scheduled for Delaware Ag Week next week. Officials say that even with the biosecurity precautions for all attendees – the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza is increasing for the region’s poultry farms and backyard flocks. There have been two flocks found positive in Delaware. Session…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2025

Dona Jung – Berlin – Dining out in Ocean City. Click for full view