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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 16, 2024

ML – Lewes – Bethany Beach dune crossing at Ocean View Parkway parking lot. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/15/24

By Mari Lou / August 15, 2024

User 284190339 · 08 – 15 – 24 Fishing Report Wednesday was another good day at the beach, Smith Bait in Leipsic said slot stripers have been caught on peeler crab from the tidal creeks and rivers. Bowers Beach has seen croaker and spot plus a few trout taken on peeler crab. The reef sites…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 15, 2024

Carol Frazier – Ocean Pines – Floating on the south side pond at Ocean Pines. Click for full view

UPDATED: DPS Investigating Deadly Crash on Route 9 near Georgetown

By Mari Lou / August 14, 2024

UPDATED 08/14/24: 3:13 p.m.—Delaware State Police continue to investigate the tragic death of 23-year-old Thomas Berry III, a dedicated volunteer firefighter with the Georgetown and Ellendale Fire Companies and a valued Logistics Technician with Sussex County Emergency Medical Services.  Firefighter Berry stopped to help the drivers involved in a crash that occurred in the area…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/14/24

By Mari Lou / August 14, 2024

User 284190339 · 08 – 14 – 24 Fishing Report Tuesday was another good day at the beach, Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Katydid brought in a few flounder from ocean structure on Tuesday. The Angler had good numbers of croaker and kings from bay structure. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 14, 2024

Tasha Sterner – Nanticoke, MD. Click for full view

Senator Coons, Cornyn & Colleagues Introduce Bill to Combat Fentanyl-laced Pill Production

By Mari Lou / August 13, 2024

Delaware US Senator Chris Coons is one of a bipartisan group of Senators who have introduced the “Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act” which would make it easier to combat and track illicit fentanyl manufacturing. This measure would require the serialization of pill presses helping law enforcement to better detect, trace and prosecute the cartels who…

UPDATED: Sussex County Council Meets Tuesday

By Mari Lou / August 13, 2024

/ UPDATED – 08/13/24 – The Sussex County Council paid tribute to retiree Bobby Schoonover. He is the Manager of Logistics at Sussex County EMS and has been employed by the County for over 20 years. He told the County that during his time with EMS calls have increased 175%. Since 2004 there are now…

UPDATED: OCPD Investigating Deadly E-Cycle Crash; GoFundMe Set Up to Help with Final Expenses

By Mari Lou / August 13, 2024

UPDATED – 08/13/24 – A GoFundMe page has been started to help the family with final expenses – https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-mike-after-stephanies-tragic-accident ================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 08/12/24 – Ocean City Police are investigating an e-cycle collision with a car that occurred around 2pm Sunday in the area of 14th Street and St Louis Avenue. Police say 34 year…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/13/24

By Mari Lou / August 13, 2024

User 284190339 · 08 – 13 – 24 Fishing Report Monday was a beautiful day at the beach. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid came back from ocean structure with eight flounder. A few private boats also had flounder from the same area. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park told…

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…