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One person was hospitalized with smoke inhalation after a fire at an East Pine Street home in Delmar Sunday evening. Delmar firefighters were called just before 6pm where they found smoke and fire showing from a two story home. Delmar firefighters were assisted and backed up by several neighboring companies. The Maryland State Fire Marshal…
A former Delaware investment adviser has received a six-month suspension from the Attorney General’s office for viewing current financial account information of former Delaware clients while unregistered. The Investor Protection Unit, which is the state securities regulator for Delaware, received a complaint from a former client of Robert Brandon Prettyman, who was concerned that Prettyman…
It’s no trick – on Halloween, the Maryland Department of Transportation will begin milling and paving on Route 50/Ocean Gateway east from the Wicomico County line to Old Ocean City Road/MD 346. Drivers should expect major traffic impacts and delays with single-lane closures during the resurfacing project weekdays from 7am to 6pm – times are…
Major William Crotty has been named the 27th Colonel of the Delaware State Police – effective November 1st. Major Crotty’s promotion to the rank of Colonel marks the culmination of a distinguished career of over 27 years of dedicated service – which began in January of 1997 as a member of the 66th DSP Academy…
User 284190339 · 10 – 28 – 24 Fishing Report Sunday the weather wasn’t that bad but no boats fished from Lewes Harbour Marina. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle reported stripers were caught during the night on drifted sand fleas and live eels. In the early morning, between first light and sunrise, small stripers, with…
The north channel dredging is complete in Fenwick Island. Town officials report that the equipment has been moved to begin the dredging of the south channel, which should now be underway – and the project is well ahead of schedule to be completed by November 12th. Dredging activity takes place between 7am and 7pm Monday…
User 284190339 · 10 – 27 – 24 Fishing Report I wish I had better news about fishing on Saturday, but between the small craft advisory on the ocean and the unusually poor reports from Indian River Inlet, it seems staying home and watching collage football was the better choice. Of course, I happen to…
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User 284190339 · 10 – 26 – 24 Fishing Report Friday, we had a pretty good heave on the ocean, but boats from Lewes decided to give it a try anyway. All but one returned to port. The Katydid managed to get in a half-day trip with a decent catch of sea bass. When I…
Today is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of safely disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Drugs must be in a container such as a pill bottle, box, blister pack, or zip lock bag.…
Theresa Olsen – Millville – Sunset at Holts Landing. Click for full view
Jean Nussle – Powellville – Blue bird at Adkins Mill Park in Powellville. Click for full view
The Town of Ocean City has obtained the legal services of Marzulla Law, LLC, to file a lawsuit against the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in connection with the US Wind project. Resort officials are continuing their efforts to protect the coastline and community and this action is being taken with the unified support…
Princess Anne firefighters were called to a home on Revells Neck Road in Westover for a structure fire just after 2pm on Friday. Firefighters found a two-story home under renovation – with no smoke alarms present. Investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office found the fire was accidental and that it began on the…
Milford Police were called to North Washington Street on Tuesday for an altercation between a man and two women. Police were told the man had a firearm and ran from the scene. Police were able to locate the man in a parking lot on Park Avenue and detained him. The firearm was also located. Further…
Maryland Transportation crews began work last week on the next phase of the 12-mile shared-use path that will run parallel to Maryland 413/Crisfield Highway from Route 13 to the Big Annemessex River in Somerset County. The path is a pedestrian and bicycle path and also includes a parking lot, new signage and pavement markings. There…
On Monday, Runway 4/22 at the Easton Airport will be close at 9am, except for scheduled large aircraft arrivals and departures ONLY. The runway will reopen on Friday, November 1 at 7pm. This is all part of the Airfield Modernization Program which is well underway. There are no weekend closures expected. Runway 15/33 will remain…
Last week was National School Bus Safety Week – but on Thursday, Somerset County schools operated on a delayed opening because of issues with some of the school buses. Buses are inspected several times a year and during a recent Motor Vehicle Administration inspection event, several buses of the same make were called into question…
Four men have been arrested by Easton Police on active arrest warrants. Three of the men, aged 18 and 20, are charged with assault, reckless endangerment, false imprisonment and other offenses and have been released to the Talbot County Detention Center. The 4th suspect, 24 year old Raven Todd of Laurel, DE is charged with…
The Maryland State Board of Education has taken immediate action to amend its regulations regarding youth who have been charged with or convicted of violent crime – and are attending public school in Maryland. This week Governor Wes Moore ordered the Department of Juvenile Services to lead an interagency review of information sharing procedures for…
Talbot County has issued a burn ban which is in effect from 2pm Friday, October 25th until Sunday, November 24th at 2pm, however the ban could be extended – or terminated under subsequent resolution. This ban was enacted by the Talbot County Council by an Administrative Resolution, which has banned ALL open-air burning throughout the…
Early voting began at 11 Friday morning – with long lines at many polling locations. Sussex County Election Director, Bo McDowell tells the Talk of Delmarva that voters arrive hours before the polls opened and they are currently working through the large backlogs and hope to catch up before the polls close at 7pm. Today…
Delaware Governor John Carney has issued a statewide drought watch until further notice – on guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council. Delawareans are asked to voluntarily reduce outdoor uses of water during the drought watch. This comes as a result of the continuing scarcity of precipitation throughout the state – particularly northern New…