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Georgetown Woman Arrested Following Probation & Parole Search

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

A Georgetown woman has been arrested for possession of a destructive weapon and drug offenses after a Probation and Parole search in Georgetown. Probation & Parole conducted an administrative search at 34 year old Amanda Seward’s McColley’s Chapel Road residence and requested the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force after a search turned up drugs, paraphernalia…

City of Lewes to Host Inaugural State of the Community Forum on January 27

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

The inaugural State of the Community Forum will be hosted by the City of Lewes on Tuesday, January 27th. This forum is in partnership with leaders from the University of Delaware, Beebe Healthcare and the Cape Henlopen School District, who will present their 2026 priorities, joint strategic goals and discuss how and why collaboration is…

Pet Dog Perishes in Rhodesdale, MD Pole Barn Fire

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

Firefighters were called for a pole barn fire just before 2 Monday morning in Dorchester County. Eldorado Volunteer Firefighters arrived at the Galestown-Reliance Road address in Rhodesdale and found fire in a 30-foot by 50-foot pole barn with metal siding. Maryland State Fire Marshal officials say firefighters from several companies – including Bridgeville and Seaford…

Trucker Who Sexually Abused Minor Relative Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Child Porn in Delaware

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

An out-of-state trucker has been sentenced in the US District Court for the District of Delaware for transporting, receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material. David Morrison was sentenced by US District Judge Maryellen Noreika last Thursday. An investigation into Morrison began after law enforcement received 13 cyber tips from the National Center for Missing…

Maryland Dept of Health Issues Notification of Potential Measles Exposures with Traveler Through Maryland

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

Maryland Health officials have been notified of a confirmed case of measles in a person who traveled through Maryland while infectious late on January 7th through early January 8th. Officials say anyone who may have shared several public conveyances during those dates and hours may have been exposed.   Amtrak NE Regional Train from Philadelphia 30th…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

SA Harrison – Millsboro – Snowy egret in a marsh near Millsboro. Click for full view

State Police Arrest Felton Man for 5th Offense DUI

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2026

A traffic stop in Felton Saturday led to the arrest of a Felton man. Delaware State Police on patrol on Henry Cowgill Road saw a GMC weaving in and out of its lane. A computer check showed the vehicle had an unregistered tag and the vehicle was stopped. The driver was identified as 64 year…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 01/10/26

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2026

    American Legion Post #19 Ladies Auxiliary / Laurel / 302-875-9948 COMMUNITY EVENT:  Oyster Fritter Fry Hosting an oyster fritter fry on 1/18/26 at 1 pm at the post. Address is 12168 Laurel Rd., Laurel. Call for more details.   Marilyn / 302-569-2485 ITEM: Foot Massager DESCRIPTION: Belmint brand shiatsu foot massager. Never Been…

Convention of States Rally in Dover Tuesday

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2026

There will be a rally with the Convention of States movement at Legislative Hall in Dover on Tuesday from noon to 4pm to build support for Senate Concurrent Resolution 114. Supporters say this measure will advance a constitutional process aimed at fiscal restraints, limits on federal power, and term limits for federal officials. It’s expected…

Worcester County: Temporary Water Outage in Assateague Point for Valve Installations January 13

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2026

Worcester County Public Works will shut off water in the Assateague Point Service Area to install two isolation valves on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In the event of a weather delay, the alternate date will be January 14. Water service for an estimated 523 homes in the surrounding areas…

Kent County Commercial Broiler Flock – Presumptive Positive for Avian Influenza

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2026

Preliminary testing of a commercial broiler flock in Kent County has returned a presumptive positive for H5 HPAI-avian influenza. Delaware Department of Ag officials say the property has been quarantined and the birds are being depopulated to prevent spread of the disease. These birds will not enter the food system. This is the first detection…

Single Vehicle Crash East of Laurel Takes Down Utility Pole & Wires

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2026

Delaware State Police were called to Carey’s Camp Road east of Laurel for a single vehicle hit and run collision. Police learned that a vehicle traveling westbound on Carey’s Camp Road left the roadway in a curve and struck a utility pole. The driver left the scene, but was later located by troopers investigating the…

UPDATED: MERR Performs Necropsy on Dead Whale Beached Near Bethany

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2026

UPDATED – 01/10/26 – A necropsy on the juvenile humpback whale that washed ashore near the Ocean Ridge community in Bethany Beach on Thursday found the 32-foot male whale had subdermal hemorrhaging and a broken jaw on the right side. Officials say this sort of injury is often associated with a large ship strike – and…

Ice Out for Good Weekend of Action Demonstrations Taking Place in Delaware

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2026

Several demonstrations have been planned for this weekend to protest the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minnesota and to demand an end to the escalating deployment of ICE and CBP in local communities. The Ice Out for Good Weekend of Action demonstrations are organized by local chapters of Indivisible and…

Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act Introduced in Delaware General Assembly

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2026

Legislation that’s aimed at protecting fairness, safety and privacy for female student-athletes has been introduced into the Delaware General Assembly. Senator Bryant Richardson says that Senate Bill 215 requires school athletic teams to be designated based on biological sex – helping to ensure that girls have a level playing field to compete, earn scholarships and…

Sen. Buckson Introduces Legislation to Increase Military Pension Tax Exemption

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2026

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in advance of Tuesday’s start of the Delaware General Assembly that would increase Delaware’s exclusion of military retirement pay from state income taxes. Senate Bill 219 was introduced by Senator Eric Buckson (R-South Dover) – it would provide meaningful tax relief to veterans who have served our country. The measure…

Monday’s Cape May-Lewes Ferry Virtual Public Hearing of Fare Changes – to be Rescheduled

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2026

A virtual public hearing to discuss proposed fare changes for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry has been postponed. DRBA officials say the virtual public hearing that was scheduled for Monday, January 12th at 6:30pm will be rescheduled.  

UPDATED: Over 3000 People Hiked Maryland State Parks & 1400 Hiked Delaware State Parks on January 1st

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2026

Over 3000 people took part in First Day Hikes in Maryland State Parks on January 1st. Hikers had over 50 different hike options statewide. Over 2000 took part in ranger-led hikes – over 4400 miles. Over 1100 hikers completed about 2300 miles of self-guided hikes. Maryland State Parks kicked off a new challenge for 2026…

UPDATED: Wilmington Woman Arrested in 2023 Murder of Mother in Dover

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2026

UPDATED – 01/09/26 – A Wilmington woman has been arrested for a 2023 Dover murder. Delaware State Police have arrested 46 year old Krista Rule of Wilmington after she was indicted on Tuesday by a Kent County Grand jury for the murder of her mother, 72 year old Denise Wood. In June of 2023, police…

Unemployment is Up in Delaware, Sussex County Shows Strong Job Growth

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2026

Unemployment in Delaware is higher – an increase from 4.5% in September to 4.9% in November (the October Labor Review is not available from the Delaware Department of Labor). The national unemployment rate also increased from 4.4% in September to 4.6% in November. In Sussex County unemployment increased from 4.6% in September to 5.4% in…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2026

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 7, 2026

Margaret May – Lewes – Bottoms Up!! Ducks diving for acorns at Red Mill Pond. Click for full view

Sussex County Council Re-elects Council President & Vice President

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2026

The Sussex County Council is back in session for the new year. Their first order of business was to elect Council officers. There will be no change – Doug Hudson was re-elected as Council President and John Rieley was re-elected as Council Vice President. At the first meeting of each year not only elects officers,…

DSP Investigating Shots Fired at a Frankford Area Home

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2026

Delaware State Police were called to Honolulu Road near Kauffman Lane near Frankford for a report of shots fired around 8:30 Monday night. Police learned that an unknown suspect fired multiple shots that struck an occupied home where five people were at home – no one was injured. Police ask anyone with information on this…

Justice Valihura Will Not Seek Reappointment to DE Supreme Court

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2026

Delaware Supreme Court Justice Karen Valihura will step down when her 12-year term expires in July. She has informed Governor Matt Meyer that she does not intend to seek reappointment to the Court. Valihura was appointed by Governor Jack Markell in 2014 and was the second woman to serve on the Delaware Supreme Court –…