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UPDATE: DSP Investigating Vehicle into Home West of Dover; Victim Identified

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2024

UPDATED 05/29/24: Delaware State Police have identified 56-year-old Dawn Dimartino of Dover as the woman who died as a result of severe injuries from a single-vehicle crash yesterday morning on Forrest Avenue in Dover. The vehicle crashed into a home where the 56-year-old woman lived. As of Tuesday, when Delaware State Police provided information on…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/29/24

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2024

User 284190339 · 05 – 29 – 24 Fishing Report According to Burt at Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em the wind was against the current for a good part of the day and that cut down on the flounder catch. The Captain Bob and the Judy V both had some flounder and sea bass, but…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2024

John O’Dell – West Ocean City – Painting with pollen in puddles on Silver Point Lane. Click for full view

Meet the New Rehoboth Beach City Manager

By Mari Lou / May 28, 2024

Share coffee and conversation with the new Rehoboth Beach City manager, Taylour Tedder, on Wednesday, June 5th from 9 to 10am in the third floor training room at City Hall. Tedder began his new job on May 15th. Rehoboth Beach City Hall is located at 229 Rehoboth Avenue. The third floor is accessible via the…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/28/24

By Mari Lou / May 28, 2024

User 284190339 · 05 – 28 – 24 Fishing Report Well, Mother Nature gave us two out of three days of the holiday weekend and saved her nasty weather for Monday when we should pause and reflect on the lives lost by our service men and women. Both Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 28, 2024

Alan Henney – Rehoboth Beach – Memorial Day ceremony at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand with American Legion Post 5

Two Injured in Milton Area Crash

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2024

Two people were injured in a crash on Harbeson Road south of Milton. Delaware State Police say a 68 year old Fairfax, Virginia man was northbound on Harbeson Road when the vehicle veered off the road and struck a utility pole near Diamond Farm Road. Both the driver and a 68 year old female passenger,…

Worcester Sheriff’s Office Investigating Crash in Bishopville

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2024

A Bishopville man is dead after a single vehicle crash on Back Creek Road in Bishopville Sunday night just after 8. Worcester County Sheriff’s Office was called and found 56 year old Harold Gray who was pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information on the crash should contact Deputy First Class Chris Parr at…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/27/24

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2024

User 284190339 · 05 – 27 – 24 Fishing Report Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said the crowds on the beaches were so thick that a fish would have a hard time threading its way through the lines. A few blues were caught on mullet rigs, but it was just too crowded. The boat traffic…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2024

Anita Lawson – formerly of Rehoboth Beach -Flag flying at Assateague. Click for full view

UPDATED: Dover PD Make Arrest in Fatal Shooting

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2024

UPDATED – 03:50pm – A Dover man has been arrested in connection with a shooting Saturday afternoon on New Castle Avenue in the area of East Water Street. During the investigation into the death of 29 year old Jonair Pollard of Dover, Dover Police identified 59 year old William Mills of Dover as a suspect.…

Millsboro Man Charged with 5 Offense DUI

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2024

A Delaware State Police trooper spotted a Jetta traveling at a high rate of speed on Millsboro Highway Friday night just after 8. The trooper initiated at traffic stop and contacted the driver, 40 year old Antonio Mancilla-Pertuz of Millsboro and smelled a strong odor of alcohol on his breath and saw signs of impairment.…

Plane Crash Injures 2 Near Salisbury

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2024

Two people were injured when a small plane crashed Sunday just after noon north of Salisbury. Emergency personnel from Salisbury and Hebron were called to a field in the area of North West Road and Log Cabin Road. One person was taken to Tidal Health in Salisbury and the other flown to Shock Trauma in…

Laurel Police Investigate Vehicle into House Saturday

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2024

Laurel Police and Fire were called for a vehicle crash Saturday afternoon just before 4pm on West Street. Emergency personnel arriving at the scene found a vehicle struck a pedestrian before colliding with a house. Police say a 6 year boy was sitting on stairs outside the home and was struck as the vehicle dove…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/26/24

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2024

User 284190339 · 05 – 26 – 24 Fishing Report I fished Broadkill Beach from 6:30 until 11;00 a.m. and the only thing I caught were horseshoe crabs. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Katydid and the Surface Tension caught flounder and sea bass for their parties. Several private boats fished in Delaware Bay and…

UPDATED: MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS 2024

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2024

SUNDAY, MAY 26 GEORGETOWN:1:30pm – Memorial Day Ceremony on The Circle (seating is limited – bring chair & water) The Keynote speech “Hometown Heroes” will be delivered by Retired Army National Guard Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Jones, a Georgetown native. MONDAY, MAY 27 REHOBOTH BEACH:8am – Charm city Run Rehoboth Beach – register – https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/MemorialDayFunRun9am –…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 05/25/24

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2024

Keith – 302-245-9549 – Pack of three brand new life preservers – $20 – Scott’s broadcast spreader – $25 Charles – 302-945-3753 – Hot Point 3.5 cub ft chest type freezer – $75 Don – 410-600-5699 – Leaf Vac – $100 Mike – 443-880-3707 – 2 ACs – 10000btu – $50 /18000btu – $75 Rob…

Police Warn of Text Scam from “Maryland Toll Services”

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2024

Local police are warning you that if you receive this text message from “Maryland toll services” telling you about an outstanding balance of $11.69 on your record and wanting you click on a link to prevent a late fee – it’s a scam! Do not click on the link. If you are concerned about your…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/25/24

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2024

User 284190339 · 05 – 25 – 24 Fishing Report There were thunderstorms in the forecast for Friday so I cancelled my surf fishing plans and worked at home. Those of you who had all that good fishing on Friday owe me a debt of gratitude. Lewes Harbour Marina reported on Facebook the first Delaware…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2024

Diana Kemler – Milton – Back yard woodpecker in Milton. Click for full view

Mariner Rescued After Boat Caught Fire off Chincoteague

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2024

A mariner from a 45-foot sailboat “Trilogy” that was on fire about 60 miles east of Chincoteague was rescued late Thursday night by the US Coast Guard. Fifth District watchstanders were received an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) around 8:30pm and a rescue helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City spotted the…

Key Bridge Cleanup Continues – 1 Span Left

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2024

Salvors continue to clear wreckage from the riverbed at the Key Bridge collapse site in an effort to restore the Federal Channel to its original 700-foot width and 50-foot depth – this work is now expected to be completed between June 8th and 10th. The Federal Channel has been partially reopened to port operations. There…

Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fight at JM Bennett HS

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2024

The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault at James M. Bennett High School early Friday morning. Officials report the School Resource Deputy saw a large fight near the main entrance to the school just after 7:30am. Road Patrol and other School Resource Deputies responded and pepper spray was used to break up the…

OCPD Investigating Complaint of Workplace Misconduct

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2024

An investigation regarding workplace misconduct in the Ocean City Police Department is underway by the OCPD’s Office of Professional Standards. In a statement from Chief Ross Buzzuro, the complaint involves five Ocean City Police officers – three of which have been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation. One has been transferred from Patrol to…

Morning Storm Leaves Damage in Ocean City

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2024

It’s been a bumpy start to the Memorial Day weekend in Ocean City. A storm just after 9am has left behind damage to an area of Ocean City – and Bishopville. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wakefield, VA has received numerous reports of damage from the thunderstorms that moved through Bishopville and Ocean City…