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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 13, 2024

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Flag at the OC Fishing Pier. Click for full view

Sussex County Tax Bills – In the Mail!

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2024

Your Sussex County tax bills for FY 2025 are beginning to go out in the mail! The County looks to collect an estimated $202-million in tax revenue, which will fund a variety of local public service. Property owners without mortgage escrow accounts will be sent paper copies. Bills can be viewed online. Tax payments are…

DNREC Mosquito Spraying Monday Evening in Sussex County

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2024

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, August 12, 2024: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Delmar, Seaford, Lincoln, and Milford. Near Frankford, Millsboro, Laurel, Bethel, and Ellendale. For notification purposes, spraying will be done…

4 Injured in Early Morning Crash East of Bridgeville

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2024

Four people were injured after a crash just after 7:30 Monday morning at the intersection of Redden Road and Chaplains Chapel Road. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a Toyota was westbound on Redden Road when a Kia that was northbound on Chaplains Chapel Road failed to stop at the stop sign…

Sussex County Lifesaving Association Wins USLA Lifeguard National Championships in Texas

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2024

Congratulations to the Sussex County Lifesaving Association with their win last week in the USLA Lifeguard National Championships in South Padre Island in Texas. There were 79 lifeguards from Sussex County representing Delaware State Beach Patrol, Rehoboth Beach Patrol, Dewey Beach Patrol, Sussex Shores Beach Patrol, North Bethany Beach Patrol, Bethany Beach Patrol, Sea Colony…

MD Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Over $8 Million in Community Development Block Grant Awards

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2024

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has announced awards of more than $8.4-million through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for Fiscal Year 2025. The grants from the CDBG State Program will support 14 projects in 12 counties, including the creation of affordable housing, improvements to infrastructure and community facilities, and…

Milford PD Arrest Two Elkton, MD Men for Burglary

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2024

Two Elkton men have been arrested by Milford Police after a traffic stop Friday around 3am. Police on patrol spotted a car with no lights on traveling through the parking lot at the Cypress Hall Development on Geyer Avenue. They conducted a traffic stop and spotted burglar tools and construction materials in the back seat.…

Greenwood PD National Night Out Tuesday, Aug 13

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2024

The Greenwood police Department will hold its National Night Out on Tuesday, August 13th. The Night Out will be at the Greenwood Fire Department from 6 to 8pm. There will be lots of giveaways, food and more.  

MD State Fire Marshal Rules Fire at Wicomico Middle School Accidental

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2024

Salisbury Fire officials were called to Wicomico Middle School early Saturday morning for an automatic fire alarm. Officials say there was a smoke alarm that was activated and a sprinkler system which activated as well. State Fire Marshal investigation found the fire was accidental and began in a janitorial closet after the spontaneous combustion of…

Open Houses Set for Indian River School District

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2024

There will be a series of open houses this month and in September for the Indian River School District. These open houses will allow students and parents to meet teachers and staff, view class lists and tour school buildings. The school year begins on Tuesday, September 3rd for students in grades K, 6 and 9…

UPDATED: MSP Investigating Reported Shooting in the Sharptown Area

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2024

UPDATED – 08/12/24 – Just before 2am Sunday, Seaford Police were called to the Meadowbridge Apartments for a juvenile with glass in her back.  Preliminary investigation revealed that the juvenile, who was a passenger in a vehicle near Cherry Beach Park in Sharptown, MD, had been injured when the vehicle was struck by gunfire. The…

Laurel Police Investigating Shooting Incident at Hollybrook Apartments

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2024

Laurel Police are investigating a report of shots fired at the Hollybrook Apartments on Sunday. Police say they have found no casualties, but they can confirm that multiple shots were fired by an unknown person at another unknown person. Delaware State Police are assisting. Police ask anyone with information to contact Laurel Police at 302-875-2244…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/12/24

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2024

User 284190339 · 08 – 12 – 24 Fishing Report Sunday was another pleasant day at the beach. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Katydid brought in flounder from ocean structure. The Surface Tension also had flounder plus some black sea bass and ribbonfish. The Jay Sea II got in on the flounder, black sea bass…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2024

Joe Hurst – Dagsboro – Sundown across Indian River. Click for full view

Seaford Police Investigating Dog Attack

By Mari Lou / August 11, 2024

Seaford Police were sent to check on the welfare of a woman who was screaming on North Hall Street. When police arrived, the victim left through the front door with a dog attacking her. The victim fell to the ground as the dog continued to attack her. An officer used his service weapon to dispatch…

51st Annual White Marlin Open Ends; 2 White & 3 Blue Marlins at the Scales

By Mari Lou / August 11, 2024

The 51st Annual White Marlin Open has come to an end. 318 boats fished 3 out of 6 days hoping to bring their catches to the scales at Harbor Island Marina in Ocean City. A 77 and a half pound white marlin caught on the second day of the tournament held the top spot for…

Seaford PD Looking for Rape Suspect

By Mari Lou / August 11, 2024

Seaford Police are looking for a man wanted in connection with a rape that occurred early Saturday morning. Police were called to North Arch Street for a disorderly subject and found the victim who reported they have bee sexually assaulted by Henry Perez-Mazariegos. Perez-Mazariegos was gone from the scene when police arrived and has not…

Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting in Ridgely

By Mari Lou / August 11, 2024

Detectives with the Caroline County Sheriff’s office are investigating a shooting in Ridgely Saturday night. Deputies were called to the Daysprings Apartment Complex just after 8pm for a report of shots fired and found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound to the hand. The victim was taken to Kent General Hospital for treatment.…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/11/24

By Mari Lou / August 11, 2024

User 284190339 · 08 – 11 – 24 Fishing Report Saturday was a very pleasant day at the beach, but the ocean was still rough with the remnants of Debby. Indian River Inlet has been producing some impressive flounder. First, we had eight-year-old Owen Sellers with his 5.5-pounhd flounder caught near the Coast Guard Station.…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 11, 2024

Diane Burk – Milford – Barratt’s Chapel in Frederica. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 08/10/24

By Mari Lou / August 10, 2024

Wendy – 302-684-5373 (leave message if no answer) – 4 tires Michelin Defender 2 size 215 55 R17 AND four rims OEN Toyota rims both in excellent condition – min $200 or best offer Dean – 302-644-4472 – Small dorm refrigerator – $45 – Corner cabinet, needs to be redone – $25 – Granite table,…

Lewes Man Charged in 4 Vehicle Crash in Dewey Beach

By Mari Lou / August 10, 2024

A Lewes man has been arrested after a crash Friday night in the area of Coastal Highway and King Charles Avenue. Dewey Beach Police say four vehicles were involve in the collision. Witnesses and street camera footage show an Audi driven by 37 year old Kenneth Quezada of Lewes was speeding northbound on Coastal Highway…

DDA Issues Warning on Recent Sales of Backyard Poultry & Equipment

By Mari Lou / August 10, 2024

The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is warning backyard flock owners who may have recently purchased poultry, fowl, and poultry equipment from an individual in Hartly – selling through online marketplaces and local venues within the past 45 days.  There were chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, peacocks and guineas on this property. Following up on a…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/10/24

By Mari Lou / August 10, 2024

User 284190339 · 08 – 10 – 24 Fishing Report It was just a tad breezy on Friday and the only reports I received were from land-based anglers. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said they did hear from some tog and sheepshead fishermen that a few of their target species were taken out of Indian…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 10, 2024

ML – Hungry gull waiting for food in Ocean City. Click for full view