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UPDATED: 1 Dead, 1 Injured in Early Morning Laurel Shooting

By Mari Lou / June 11, 2024

UPDATED – 06/11/24 – Delaware State Police have identified 23-year-old Jahyeim Davis of Seaford, Delaware, as the victim of a homicide that occurred in Laurel on June 3. =============================================== UPDATED – 10am – Laurel Police and Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting at the Little Creek Apartments early Monday morning. Police say there was…

Ribbon Cutting for Delmarva Power’s 100th EV Charger – in West OC

By Mari Lou / June 11, 2024

Delmarva Power and local officials will cut the ribbon on the utility’s 100th E-V Charger across its Maryland service area on Wednesday in West Ocean City at 1pm. The newest charger for electric vehicles is located at the West Ocean City Park and Ride on Route 50. So far, across 45 sites in Delmarva Power’s…

Ridgely Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of Minor

By Mari Lou / June 11, 2024

A Ridgely, Maryland man has been sentenced for sexual abuse of a minor. After a joint investigation involving the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies, 35 year old David Bruce Whetstone was arrested in August of 2023 and charged with multiple offenses. In February, Whetstone entered an Alford plea to one count sex abuse…

Two Milford Women Arrested after Fight

By Mari Lou / June 11, 2024

Two Milford women were arrested after a fight on Northwest Front Street Sunday night. Milford Police learned that during the fight, 25 year old Tyera Jarrett struck 26 year old Tamira Griffin and that Griffin assaulted Jarrett with a baseball bat during the fight. Both women were arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 7.…

Emergency Repairs on Kent Narrows Bridge Close 2 Eastbound Lanes

By Mari Lou / June 11, 2024

Eastbound traffic on Route 50 can expect the closure of two left lanes on the Kent Narrows Bridge for emergency bridge joint repairs. Crews will work until about 4:30pm to make the repairs. To assure the safety of work crews, there will be a double left-lane closure during the work hours. Drivers should expect additional…

Two Juveniles Arrested in Hollybrook for Firearm & Drug Offenses

By Mari Lou / June 11, 2024

Early Monday morning Laurel Police conducting a property check of the Hollybrook Farms Apartment Complex, spotted two subjects on bicycles who had been loitering in the breezeways of multiple buildings and knocking on windows of an occupied apartment. When police tried to contact them they rode away, but were stopped by additional officers already in…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/11/24

By Mari Lou / June 11, 2024

User 284190339 · 06 – 11 – 24 Fishing Report Monday was a beautiful day to be on the beach and I was there from 8:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Still, I have yet to catch a fish in 2024. I did have several bites that chewed up my Gulp! bloodworm, but no fish on…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 11, 2024

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – from the 2024 Ocean City Power Boat Grand Prix. Click for full view

Limited Access on Sussex Street in Rehoboth Beach on Tuesday

By Mari Lou / June 10, 2024

Parking and access to Sussex Street between 3rd and 4th Streets in Rehoboth Beach will be restricted on Tuesday. Delmarva Power will be installing new LED lights.

Two Dover Teens Arrested on Robbery Charges

By Mari Lou / June 10, 2024

Two teen boys from Dover have been arrested on robbery charges after an incident Sunday just after 6pm. Dover Police were called for a robbery on a walking path off Mifflin Road. The victim told police he was walking and approached by two suspects – one with a handgun – who demanded several items, which…

UPDATED: DSP Investigating Single-Vehicle Crash West of Camden

By Mari Lou / June 10, 2024

UPDATED – 06/10/24 – Delaware State Police have identified 45 year old Tammy Munson of Smyrna as the woman who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Saturday afternoon west of Camden. =================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 06/09/24 – A single vehicle crash west of Camden Saturday afternoon has left a Smyrna woman dead. Delaware…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/10/24

By Mari Lou / June 10, 2024

User 284190339 · 06 – 10 – 24 Fishing Report Sunday, we had a hard northwest blow and, to the best of my knowledge, only one boat left the dock. Julie at Lewes Harbour Marina told me no boats sailed from Lewes on Sunday and no fish crossed their cleaning table. Breakwater Tackle at the…

Deadly Fire Near Ocean View Under Investigation; GoFundMe Set Up

By Mari Lou / June 9, 2024

A fire near Ocean View left one person dead. Millville firefighters were called for a residential structure on Bethany Crest Lane in Ocean View around 12:30 Saturday afternoon. Fire crews arriving at the scene found a mobile on fire and an unconscious victim inside who was removed from the structure. Resuscitation attempts by fire and…

DelDOT Public Workshop on Route 54 Bridge Replacement Monday

By Mari Lou / June 9, 2024

DelDOT will hold a public workshop on Monday about the replacement of the bridge (Bridge 3-437) on Route 54. The workshop will be held from 4 to 7pm at the Roxana Volunteer Fire Company and will include a presentation at 5pm with a general overview of the project, public feedback results and updates on the…

Intersection Work at Rt 12 & Robins Ave in Salisbury to Begin Monday

By Mari Lou / June 9, 2024

Maryland Department of Transportation will begin construction Monday on a project to improve safety and intersection operations at Route 12/Snow Hill Road and Robins Avenue in Salisbury. Crews will work Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm and drivers should expect single lane closures. This project should be complete by the end of the year…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/09/24

By Mari Lou / June 9, 2024

User 284190339 · 06 – 09 – 24 Fishing Report Saturday saw some wind out of the southwest and some fair fishing. Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em reported that Paul Plummer and Eric Daughtry caught a 250.6-pound thresher shark on a mackerel bait at B Buoy on Saturday while fishing aboard the Salty Hooker. Burt…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 9, 2024

Bill Gomlick – Millville – Magnolia blossom on Bethany-Fenwick Canal Trail. Click for full view

Georgetown Public Library Goes Solar!

By Mari Lou / June 8, 2024

The Georgetown Public Library has gone solar! Over 200 solar panels have been installed on the library’s roof and will significantly reduce the building’s carbon footprint while providing clean and renewable energy to power its operations. The Georgetown Library is an early adopter for solar power at libraries in the First State. It’s expected that…

Rehoboth Beach Public Library is Growing

By Mari Lou / June 8, 2024

The Board of Trustees for the Rehoboth Beach Public Library has grown with three people added after they were approved at their April Board meeting. While the existing library can be overseen with the existing 6 members, the three new members will best serve the library’s growing needs as an expansion is in the planning…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 06/08/24

By Mari Lou / June 8, 2024

Brian – 302-470-0024 – Queen sized bed set – $100 – 32″ Sanyo Flat screen – $20 Sam – 302-934-8851 – Tommy Gate Lift Gate for a Dodge sprinter van – $800 John – 302-217-0960 – Riding mower, 13 hp, New battery, extra blades, Garage kept with detacher and aerator – $200 Rick – 302-682-3108…

Laurel Police Warn of Survey/Donation Scam

By Mari Lou / June 8, 2024

Laurel Police are warning of a donation scam. Police say Laurel residents are receiving a survey and donation request form from Citizens Behind the Badge, which claims to be associated with Laurel Police. Laurel PD says this organization is NOT associated with them – nor any other Delaware law enforcement agency – and they will…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/08/24

By Mari Lou / June 8, 2024

User 284190339 · 06 – 08 – 24 Fishing Report Friday was a bit windy and much cooler and lots of fish were caught. Old Inlet reported that bluefish were caught during incoming water with bucktails and metal lures the top producers. Medium to large striped bass were caught at night from the North Jetty…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 8, 2024

ML – Going under the Route 1 Bridge over the Broadkill – sailing to Milton on Cape Water Tours. Click for full view

Completion of Phase 1 of Park Avenue Relocation in Georgetown Celebrated

By Mari Lou / June 7, 2024

DelDOT, state and local officials celebrated the end of Phase 1 of the Park Avenue Project in Georgetown. Phase 1 included the relocation of a 2-mile section of Park Avenue, reconstruction of Arrow Safety Road and a roundabout on South Bedford Street connecting all three roadways. This provides a needed alternative for truck traffic and…

Milford Man Charged with Vehicular Assault & DUI after Crash in Dover

By Mari Lou / June 7, 2024

A Milford man has been arrested by Dover Police after two vehicle crashes Tuesday afternoon. Police were called to assist Capital Police with an erratic driver at the Dover DMV. When Capital police tried to stop an erratic driver he reversed the vehicle and then rammed the occupied police vehicle. A 2-year veteran of the…