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VIDEO: Final State of the State Address by Governor John Carney

By Mari Lou / March 5, 2024

Governor John Carney gave his final State of the State address this afternoon, but not without some competition from a heckler who interrupted his address at least four times. The Governor spoke of his last seven years in office – working to put the State’s fiscal house in order, building more affordable housing and passing…

UPDATED: Facebook/Instagram Outage Seems to be Over

By Mari Lou / March 5, 2024

UPDATED – 12:15pm – Facebook has returned for many. =============================================== Users from around the world are reporting issues with Facebook and Instagram and other META platforms. According to Downdetector the problems began around 10 this morning. Many users report they were in their accounts and were booted out – and now cannot log back in.…

Ocean City Police Transition to Encrypted Radio Transmissions

By Mari Lou / March 4, 2024

Wondering why you’re not hearing the Ocean City Police on your scanners? Last Friday the Ocean City Police, along with several other Worcester County law enforcement agencies transitioned to encrypted radio transmissions – for all law enforcement activity. Public Safety was one of the leading reasons to move to encryption. The transition also coincided with…

2024 Delaware State of the State Address Tuesday Afternoon

By Mari Lou / March 4, 2024

Governor John Carney will deliver his 2024 State of the State Address Tuesday afternoon beginning at 2pm from the House of Representatives Chamber at Legislative Hall in Dover. His address will be live-streamed on de.gov/sots and on the Governor’s YouTube channel.

Sussex Tech Adult Ed to Receive Additional Truck for CDL Instruction

By Mari Lou / March 4, 2024

The Sussex Tech Adult Education Division has received funding to purchase additional training trucks for CDL instruction. In 2022 funding from US Senator Chris Coons provided a CDL training truck that was shared by all three Delaware Vo-Tech districts. A Class A CDL course was added at Sussex Tech and interest was much more than…

UPDATED: Dr. Bradley Layfield’s Proposed Termination Hearing is Now Closed

By Mari Lou / March 4, 2024

UPDATED – 03/04/24 – The February 15th administrative hearing for suspended principal of Sussex Central High School, Dr. Bradley Layfield, is now closed. All evidence in Layfield’s case has now been argued and the case submitted today to retired Superior Court Judge William Carpenter. Layfield’s attorney, Thomas Neuberger, says the 22,500 word closing argument exhaustively…

Salisbury Man Sentenced for 1st Degree Murder in Worcester County

By Mari Lou / March 4, 2024

A 33 year old Salisbury man has been sentenced to life in prison on a charge of 1st degree murder. Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Brian Shockley suspended all but 50 years of Carl Lee Fuller’s life sentence and placed him on 5 years of supervised probation upon release. According to Court records, the victim,…

UPDATED: Rehoboth Beach Patrol/Comfort Station Construction

By Mari Lou / March 4, 2024

UPDATED – 03/04/24 – Work continues on the Boardwalk and at Baltimore Avenue on the new Rehoboth Beach Patrol and Comfort Station. According to the City, sheet pile installation is expected to be done this week into next. A portion of the Boardwalk is closed to the public while that work is being done –…

Public Hearing on FY 2025 Wicomico County Budget on Monday, March 11

By Mari Lou / March 4, 2024

A public hearing on the proposed FY 2025 Operating Budget, Capital Budget, Governmental and Enterprise Funds Budgets and the appropriation of all expenditures for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 will be held on Monday, March 11 at 6pm in the DaNang Room at the Civic Center in Salisbury. County Executive…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 4, 2024

Theresa Olsen – Millville – Bethany Beach sunrise. Click for full view

Baywood Home Heavily Damaged by Fire

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2024

Firefighters from Indian River were called just before 2 this morning for a residential fire in Baywood – east of Millsboro. Firefighters found fire at a home on Long Spoon Way and multiple crews helped to battle the blaze or to provide backup. Fire officials believe the blaze began in the garage area and spread…

Seaford Man Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2024

A Seaford man has been arrested on drug and weapons offenses after he was reported to be impaired at the Del-One Federal Credit Union ATM in Seaford. Delaware State Police spotted 51 year old Gerald Watkins of Seaford falling asleep standing next to the ATM while holding cash, a bank card and receipt. When police…

MD Teen Arrested for Attempted Vehicle Theft in Georgetown

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2024

An 18 year old Aberdeen, Maryland man has been arrested for attempted vehicle theft. Delaware State Police say a Georgetown woman heard her minivan’s horn sound outside her Zoar Road home and found Dragco Wiggins sitting in the driver’s seat. She confronted the teen and found he’d taken cash from the center console and damaged…

UPDATED: Milton Voters Re-elect Incumbents to Town Council

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2024

UPDATED – 03/03/24 – Both incumbents have been re-elected to the Milton council for three year terms. Lee Revis-Plank was the top vote-getter with 305 – followed by Fred Harvey with 275. Challenger Erin Willis won 251 votes. Revis-Plank and Harvey will be sworn in during the Council’s meeting in April. ================== Milton voters go…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 3/2/24

By Mari Lou / March 2, 2024

Bill – 302-278-1802 – 4 Uniroyal Liberator HE 265 75 16R inflated to 45lbs – ask for price – Bass player looking for some country music musicians to form NEW country band Don – 302-663-0343 – 5 digit regular DE license plate – $750 + DMV fees Allen – 302-628-9736Ā  Dupont GOLD Retirement Watch –…

School Board Elections Set for Delmar, Indian River & Woodbridge

By Mari Lou / March 2, 2024

Friday was the filing deadline for candidates to run for school board. In the Milford and Cape Henlopen Districts there will be no elections – incumbents were the only candidates to file. Jennifer Lynn Massotti returns to the District B seat in Milford and Janet Maull-Martin and Alison Myers return to the District C and…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 2, 2024

Walter Jones – View from the Indian River Inlet. Click for full view

HB 91 Creates Offense of Aggravated Criminal Mischief for Persons Damaging Critical Utility Infrastructure in DE

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2024

Legislation sponsored by 29th District Representative William Bush (D) creates a new offense of aggravated criminal mischief with enhanced penalties applicable when an individual knowingly damages or tampers with critical utility infrastructure intending to disrupt utility services. Governor Carney signed the measure into law on Wednesday. US Homeland Security and the FBI have issued repeated…

Two Arrested in NJ after Attempted Robberies in Dover & Smyrna

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2024

Arrest warrants have been issued for two suspects after an attempted robbery the Cricket Wireless on North DuPont Highway in Dover on Thursday. Dover Police received a hold up alarm at the store just before 11am but the suspects could not be located. Investigation revealed that two black men entered the store – one armed…

Dover Man Faces Drug Charges after Traffic Stop near Hartly

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2024

A Dover man has been arrested on drug offenses after a traffic stop Thursday afternoon in Hartly. A State Trooper spotted a scooter traveling eastbound in the westbound lane on Judith Road. The Trooper contacted the driver, 31 year old Trevor Thompson, who granted consent for a pat-down. The Trooper felt a large item in…

DNREC Regulation Changes for Summer Flounder & Scup Begin Saturday

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2024

Beginning Saturday changes to the recreational fishing regulations for summer flounder and scup will go into effect. For summer flounder, the size limit will remain at 16-inches from January 1st through May 31st and then increases to 17.5-inches from June 1st through December 31st. The possession limit will remain at 4 throughout the year. The…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2024

Vickie Henry – Salisbury – Osprey at Mt Vernon Harbor in Somerset County. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 29, 2024

Richard – Millsboro -Mystical Delaware Sunrise from the area of Harbeson and Sand Hill Roads near Milton. Click for full view

UPDATE: Missing Wicomico County Woman Located

By Mari Lou / February 28, 2024

UPDATED 2-28-24: Trisha Tyler has been safely located. Maryland State Police thanks everyone who assisted in this effort. Previous Post: Your help is needed to locate a missing Wicomico County woman. Maryland State Police say 29 year old Trisha Nichole Tyler who was last seen on January 26th in Pittsville. Tyler is white, 5′ 4ā€…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 28, 2024

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Moonrise over the Indian River Bay. Click for full view