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Three Charged with Burglary at Millsboro House Under Construction

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2024

Three people have been arrested after a burglary on Paul Drive in Millsboro Thursday evening. Delaware State Police learned that items were stolen from a house under construction. The victims found their stolen property at another nearby house and confronted a possible suspect who then threatened the victim. The police investigation led troopers to 61…

Two Milton Residents Charged with Drug and Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2024

Two Milton residents have been arrested for gun and drug offenses after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Reynolds Pond Road in Milton on April 12th. This was the result of a drug investigation by Delaware State Police of 52 year old Randolph Gooner, who was suspected of large-scale distribution of drugs.…

Three Arrested For Robbery In Village of Westover in Dover

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2024

Dover Police have arrested 20 year old John Gregory and two 17 year old black males after a robbery Wednesday night in the area of Village of Westover Apartments. Police were advised that the suspects were in a black Durango that had left the area. Police located the Durango and attempted a traffic stop in…

DelDOT Looking for Public Comment During Long Range Transportation Plan Workshops in Georgetown on Monday

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2024

DelDOT will hold two Long Range Transportation Plan Workshop sessions on Monday at the Georgetown Public Library. ‘Connecting Everyone Everywhere’ is a 20-year policy document that guides the investment of public transportation funds for the development and implementation of Delaware’s multi-modal transportation system. The plan is updated every five years, but may be amended subject…

Smyrna Man Charged with Aggravated Menacing

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2024

A Smyrna man has been arrested aggravated menacing after an incident on Arthursville Road near Main Street in Hartly. Delaware State Police were called just after noon Thursday after two men left a construction site and were northbound on Arthursville Road when a blue car driving southbound in the northbound lane stopped in front of…

Dewey Beach Investigating Hit & Run Crash that Damaged Median Light Pole

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2024

Dewey Beach Police are investigating a hit and run that occurred on Coastal Highway at Dickinson Avenue on Thursday, April 4th – around 8:15pm. Police found a center median light pole lying in the northbound lanes – but the vehicle involved left the scene. After reviewing video police saw a dark-colored 2020 – 2024 Hyundai…

Gov Moore Announces $2.25-million to Support Local Housing & Community Revitalization

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2024

Governor Wes Moore Friday announced $2.25-million in grant funding for local government and non-profit organizations to to help revitalize neighborhoods. The funding – through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Operating Assistance Grant programs – will assist local governments, Main Street communities, and nonprofits with operating costs associated with local housing efforts and…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/26/24

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2024

User 284190339 · 04 – 26 – 24 Fishing Report Thursday was a repeat of Wednesday at the beach. Small craft advisories were up so no boats went out and the red hot bluefish action was cooled off considerable by the east wind. Julie at Lewes Harbour Marina said big blues were caught at the…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2024

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Beach treasures. Click for full view

UPDATED: Route 1 Crash North of Bethany Beach Friday Turns Deadly

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2024

UPDATED 04/25/24: Delaware State Police have identified 87-year-old John Medaris of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, as the man who died in the crash near Bethany Beach on April 19th. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash or might have more information to contact…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/25/24

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2024

User 284190339 · 04 – 25 – 24 Fishing Report With small craft advisories flying no boats left the dock or trailers on Wednesday. The winds cut down on the bluefish action as well. Lewes Harbour Marina reported no boats left the dock, but they did hear of a few blues caught from the fishing…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2024

Charles May – Lewes – Breakwater East Light at sunset. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/24/24

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2024

User 284190339 · 04 – 24 – 24 Fishing Report Tuesday was a nice day at the beach until the wind kicked up out of the southwest. I stopped by Lewes Harbour Marina and found out the Katydid went out, but came back early due to increasing winds but still had a few tog. Big…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2024

Ephraim Heisenberg – Fenwick Island – Fox not on the run at Fenwick Island Beach. Click for full view

HB 357 Would Redefine “Firearms” in Delaware

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2024

Legislation has been introduced to the Delaware General Assembly that would legally define a firearm in the First State. House Bill 357 will go before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday at 11am. Representative Jeff Spiegelman is one of the sponsors of the measure and says this could potentially reform multiple aspects of state law…

Two New Economic Relief Programs to Support Workers & Businesses Affected by Key Bridge Collapse are now Live

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2024

Two programs that were created under Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s executive order that was signed on April 5th – went live on Monday. These are two economic relief programs to support workers and businesses affected by the Key Bridge collapse – through the Maryland Departments of Labor, Housing and Community Development and Department of Commerce.…

Lincoln Man Arrested for Burglary in Georgetown

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2024

Delaware State Police have arrested a Lincoln man for a burglary and theft in the Harbeson-Georgetown area in March. Police were called to a home on Route 9 after it was discovered that a 4-wheeler, mini-bike and numerous power tools were taken from a storage container on the property. Another theft was investigated on April…

DE Senate Committee Discussion on Off Shore Wind Wednesday 1pm

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2024

A reminder – the Delaware Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee on Wednesday, April 24th will discuss off shore wind (Senate Bill 265) to become a significant element of Delaware’s energy future. This committee meeting begins at 1pm in the Senate Chamber – and can be accessed by the public on Zoom. Public comment will…

Indian River School District Moves Last Day of School to June 5th for Students

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2024

The Indian River Board of Education has approved some changes to this year’s school district calendar. The last day of school for students in grades pre-K through 11 and for paraprofessionals has been changed to Wednesday, June 5th. The last day for teachers will be Friday, June 7th. The changes come from unused surplus days…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/23/24

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2024

User 284190339 · 04 – 23 – 24 Fishing Report Monday was bright and sunny at the beach so I decided to go fishing, I have never caught a black drum from the beach so I went up on Broadkill Beach to give it a try. There was a gentleman filling his tires while I…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2024

Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Harbor Seals on Outer Breakwater wall with Cormorants on top of wall, taken on seal cruise

Dover Man Charged with Felony Weapons Offense

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2024

A Dover man is charged with felony gun offenses after he was seen speeding southbound on Bay Road at Trap Shooters Road near Frederica Friday night. Delaware State Police say they pulled the vehicle over just before 11pm and spoke with the driver, 23 year old Elijah Lambert of Dover. Lambert told the trooper there…

Application Period Open for Student Representative to State Board of Ed

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2024

The application period for the student seat on the State Board of Education is now open – through Monday, May 6. The first-ever student representative to the State Board of Education was appointed by Governor John Carney in 2019. He says that big decisions that impact Delaware schools are made by the BOE and it’s…

DSP Make Arrest in Blades Shots Fired Incident

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2024

An arrest after a shooting in Blades Sunday morning. Delaware State Police were called to a house on East Fifth Street in Blades for a report of shots fired. Police learned that gunshots were fired and a black car was seen speeding away – and they were able to get a description of both the…

DE Forest Service & DAR Plant Memorial Forest in Sussex County

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2024

The Delaware Forest Service and Daughters of the American Revolution have established a memorial forest in Sussex County. This plot is dedicated to former State Forester Walter Gabel, who was the State Forester from 1974 to 1991. The memorial forest was planted by volunteers with loblolly pine tree seedling on an acre parcel within the…