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RIP Steve Crane. For many years Thursday morning was Browseabout Day for WGMD – with various guests sitting on the sofa in the ‘chat area.’ When Harry Potter became the biggest thing to hit books in decades, Steve hosted several Harry Potter release parties where the books were available at midnight on release day-night – this picture was from the 2007 Harry Potter party at Browseabout for the 7th book in the series – “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” The Talk of Delmarva was on hand for several of those parties. This one included contests, food and at midnight – the books! Sadly, just after the start of 2026, Steve Crane passed away. On the Browseabout Facebook Page, they honored Steve. “It is with heavy hearts that we share that Browseabout founder, Steve Crane, has passed away. Steve was the heart and soul of Browseabout and downtown Rehoboth Beach for nearly 50 years. He loved his family, his staff, his customers, and his friends fiercely. He was a big man with big ideas, big opinions, big laughs, big feelings, and a big heart (that he often wore on his sleeve).” Click for full view
As the General Assembly session got underway last week, Senate President Pro Tempore David Sokola announced that he would not be seeking re-election when his term ends. Sokola addressed Senate colleagues Thursday afternoon to tell them that he will retire at the end of his 36th legislative session. Sokola was first elected in 1990 during…
The Laurel Police Department recently received a Freedom of Information Act request for correspondence that contained the word ‘immigration.’Â Laurel Police Chief Robert Kracyla released the following statement:Â
The filing deadline for the Frankford municipal election has passed and two people have filed for 3 open seats. Brittney Outten will fill one of those open seats along with incumbent Kyle Quillen – both will serve 2 year terms. Town Manager Sheldon Hudson tells the Talk of Delmarva the remaining open seat will be…
A Salisbury man has been indicted by a Somerset County grand jury for the theft of over $670,000 from the Crisfield American Legion Post 16. Maryland State Police say 56 year old Donald Lee Waters was indicted Friday for theft, theft scheme and other financial offenses. An investigation by the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement…
The investigation into the shooting death of Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook continues. Delaware State Police determined that Cpl Snook was the victim of a targeted attack against law enforcement by 44 year old Rahman Rose, who was living in the Wilmington area without a permanent address, told people that he believed the police were targeting…
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has joined a coalition of governors at the White House to sign a Statement of Principles – calling for urgent reforms to the PJM Interconnection market. PJM provides bulk electricity to Maryland – as well as Delaware, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New Jersey and several other states. This agreement outlines a coordinated…
Another detection of the presence of right whales east of Ocean City by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. The right whale slow zone is now in effect until January 29th. Mariners are requested to avoid or transit at 10 knots or less inside the following Dynamic Management…
Phase 3 of the Easton Airfield Modernization Program is getting underway. Beginning this month – contractors will be doing earth work in the area east of the Air Traffic Control Tower and a temporary construction access road will be installed near Jet Lane along the Control Tower fence. A new airfield lighting vault, which will…
UPDATED – 01/16/26 – There are three candidates running to fill 2 seats on the Bethel Town Council. Incumbent Mark Shaver is challenged by Larry Davis and David Stuckey. Each seat is for a three-year term. Councilwoman Kathy Layfield did not run for re-election. The Bethel Town Council election is set for Saturday, February 21st…
The 2026 election cycle is getting underway – and Wednesday morning Republican Sussex County Council members Doug Hudson – District 4 and John Rieley – District 5 will be filing their candidacy. Also Sussex County Sheriff Robert Lee will file for re-election. Republican Party Chair for Sussex County, Daniel Willis, says this filing represents the…
UPDATED – 01/13/26 –Â The Sussex County Council met Tuesday afternoon with a light agenda – but a big vote in Old Business that packed the chamber. The Council revisited Change of Zone No. 2037 on behalf of Mulberry Knoll Associates, LLC – for a project called Atlantic Fields, that would be located on over 73…
Delaware US Senator Chris Coons spoke on the Senate floor this afternoon to honor the life of Corporal Grade One Matthew “Ty” Snook, who was killed in the line of duty on December 23, 2025, at a Wilmington Division of Motor Vehicles office. Senators Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester have introduced a resolution of the…
UPDATED – 01/13/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 37 year old Linwood Owens, Jr. of Georgetown as the man who died in the fatal crash Sunday night in Milford. ======================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 01/12/26 – A single vehicle crash in Milford left a Georgetown man dead. Delaware State Police observed the driver of an…
The filing deadline for the Milton municipal election was last Tuesday. There were two seats open and town officials say two candidates filed for those seats. Incumbent Scotty Elder and Perry Higgs. Randi Meredith did not run for re-election. The Board of Elections will meet on Thursday to certify the candidates and once that is…
Delmarva Power and Light has filed an application with the Delaware Public Service Commission to increase its total revenue from base rates by $67.8-million compared to rates that were approved in 2024. These interim rates would be effective July 9, 2026. Delaware law allows utilities to implement the new rate on an interim basis –…
Nearly $2.2-million in matching grants — the largest in the program’s history — have been awarded by DNREC to help local and county governments acquire parkland, design and build parks and trails and construct outdoor recreational facilities. DNREC has awarded 18 grants from the Outdoor Recreation Parks and Trails (ORPT) Program – 10 for projects…
Delaware US Senator Chris Coons will speak on the Senate floor this afternoon to honor the life of Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook. Snook was killed in the line of duty on December 23, 2025 at the DMV in Wilmington. The Senator’s floor speech is expected to begin around 3:30pm. Click here for the link to…
Hydrant Flow Testing The Water Department will be conducting hydrant flow tests on the second Wednesday of every month. This month, the tests will take place on January 14, 2026, in the areas of Chestnut Street, Pilottown Road, Kings Highway, Savannah Road, Olde Town at Whites Pond, and Cedar Street. During this time, you may…
Dover Police were called for a shooting that occurred just before 4am on Monday on South Governors Avenue. Police found evidence of a shooting – and contacted two victims who advised they were shot at by two unknown suspects, but not injured. However while police were on the scene – a 24 year old Dover…
Donny Reed – Ocean City – Sandpiper at Fenwick Island beach. Click for full view
Governor Wes Moore ordered the United States Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. This is the day of interment for Detective Paul Hoke of the Baltimore County Police Department who died on Friday, January 2, 2026, from a medical emergency suffered while in the line of duty on Wednesday,…
Delaware State Senator Kyra Hoffner (D-14) and Innocence Project Delaware have announced a suite of three reform bills that push for post-conviction reform. Senate Bills 214, 57 and 58 are aimed at addressing wrongful convictions and cold cases in Delaware. Senate Bill 214 would mandate the proper preservation and retention of biological evidence from crime…
The City of Salisbury will close Mill Street between Route 50 and Lemon Hill Lane again Tuesday morning as repair work that began Monday continues on the bridge. Tuesday’s closure will be from 6am to 10am. Drivers will need to use alternate routes – and allow additional travel time.