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Delaware Says Farewell to Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook

By Mari Lou / January 5, 2026

A celebration of Life was held Monday for Delaware State Police Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook, who died after a line-of-duty shooting on December 23rd at the DMV in Wilmington. Mourners paid their respects during a three-hour visitation at the Bob Carpenter Center at the University of Delaware Monday morning. That was followed by a pass…

Right Whale Slow Zone in Effect off Coast of Ocean City

By Mari Lou / January 5, 2026

An Ocean City buoy operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science detected the presence of right whales east of Ocean City on January 3rd. This right whale Slow Zone is in effect through January 18th.  This means that all boaters should slow to 10 knots or less…

Work Begins Monday on Eventual Replacement of Route 54 Bridge West of Fenwick Island

By Mari Lou / January 4, 2026

Expect delays on Route 54/Lighthouse Road beginning Monday as lane closures can be expected until the end of April. This is the start of the replacement of the Route 54 bridge . The work that starts this week will take place between Van Buren and Dukes Avenues.  This project is expected to be completed by…

Dover PD Investigating Robbery on Carvel Drive

By Mari Lou / January 4, 2026

Dover Police are investigating a robbery of a delivery driver in the area of Carvel Drive that occurred on Friday evening. Police were called just after 5:30 and learned that the victim returned to his vehicle and found the suspect in the driver’s seat. Three more suspects approached on foot – one indicated he had…

DSP Investigating Shots Fired in Magnolia

By Mari Lou / January 4, 2026

Delaware State Police are investigating an incident of shots fired on Whitetail Lane near Magnolia. Police were called around 9:30 Friday morning and located shell casings in the roadway in front of a residence. There were no injuries and no residences were struck by gunfire. Preliminary investigation shows that around 2am on Friday a dark-colored…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 4, 2026

Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Full moon over the Lightship Overfalls in Lewes Harbor. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 01/03/26

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2026

    Jim / Milford / 305-469-5005 ITEM: Electric Car DESCRIPTION: 2017 Nissan Leaf Electric Car, has 29,000 miles. Will travel 100 miles per charge. Charges overnight on a regular electrical socket. Has been garaged. AMOUNT: $7.500 ITEM: Sports Pennant DESCRIPTION: New York Giants 1950’s Pennant. Approx. 14″ long. AMOUNT: $30 ITEM: 4 Security Cameras…

UPDATED: Funeral Services for DSP Cpl/1 Matthew “Ty” Snook

By Mari Lou / January 2, 2026

UPDATED 01/02/26 – The Delaware State Police is providing the following information to assist members of the public planning to attend the Celebration of Life for Cpl/1 Matthew T. “Ty” Snook, which will take place on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the University of Delaware Bob Carpenter Center, located at 631 S. College Avenue, Newark, Delaware.…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2026

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Sunrise at the ocean fishing pier in Ocean City. Click for full view

2026 Brings Some Law Changes to Delaware

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2025

The new year will bring change to Delaware.  Several bills passed by the General Assembly and signed into law – go into effect with the start of 2026. Just before Christmas, House Bill 175 went into effect. This makes some changes to various DNREC fees and assessments – many that haven’t been changed or updated…

Talk of Delmarva HOLIDAY Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2025

Jeremy Farkas – Milton – Christmas lights along Gravel Hill Road in Milton. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva HOLIDAY Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 30, 2025

Holiday lights along St. Martin’s Neck Road in Bishopville – from 2013. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva HOLIDAY Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 29, 2025

Rita McLanahan – Lewes – Dressed for Christmas. Click for full view

More Flu in Delaware This Year According to DPH

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2025

The flu season in Delaware this year is showing higher numbers to date than the 2024-2025 season. Delaware Public Health officials report there have been 770 total cases of the flu reported statewide between September 28 and December 13 with 334 new cases reported December 7 – 14th. In Sussex County, there have been 70…

CDC Investigating Salmonella Outbreak from Raw Oysters – 3 Sickened on Delmarva

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control, public health and other officials in several states are investigating reports of people in multiple states being sickened with Salmonella after eating raw oysters. The federal agencies are working to determine if a common source of oysters can be identified, but say that raw oysters can be contaminated with germs…

Firefighters Battle Whaleyville Structure Fire Saturday

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2025

Firefighters from Showell were called for a structure fire on Circle Road in Whaleyville just after noon on Saturday.  Crews arriving at the scene found smoke and fire.  Additional companies from Worcester, Wicomico and Sussex Counties were called to assist at the scene or provide backup. Firefighters were on the scene for nearly 3 ½…

Most DE DMV Locations to Reopen Monday

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2025

The DMV locations in Georgetown, Dover and Delaware City will reopen on Monday, December 29th at 10am for regular business hours. However the Karen L. Johnson DMV south of Wilmington, the site of last week’s fatal shooting, will remain closed next week. Residents in New Castle County needing DMV services should utilize the Delaware City…

Talk of Delmarva HOLIDAY Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2025

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Downtown Nativity 2025. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 12/27/25

By Mari Lou / December 27, 2025

    Jack / 302-542-2364 ITEM: Classical Guitar DESCRIPTION: Made by Antonio Apricio in Spain. It has a cedar top, rosewood back and sides and an ebony finger board. Played only a couple times, it comes in a Protege hard case with a humidifier AMOUNT: $500 or best offer   Ed / 410-924-3667 / Preston…

Candlelight Vigil to Honor Cpl/1 Matthew “Ty” Snook Sunday Evening

By Mari Lou / December 27, 2025

The Town of Georgetown, Mayor West, Senator Pettyjohn and Representative Jones Giltner invite community members and members of law enforcement to gather at The Circle in Georgetown on Sunday, December 28, at 6:00 p.m. for a candlelight vigil honoring Delaware State Trooper Cpl/1. Matthew “Ty” Snook, who was killed in the line of duty on…

Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Assoc. to Ring in the Nation’s 250th Birthday on January 1st

By Mari Lou / December 27, 2025

The Lewes Junction Railroad and Bridge Association will ring in the nation’s 250th birthday celebration on January 1st from 10am to 2pm. The actual bell belonging to the group’s 1913 Pennsylvania Railroad steam engine will be put in place – the engine is on the railroad track next to the Lewes Public Library.  For $5…

Talk of Delmarva HOLIDAY Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 27, 2025

Paul Buchness – Lewes – Front garden box Nativity 2025. Click for full view

Search Underway for Next Berlin Chief of Police

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2025

The Town of Berlin has begun it’s search to for it’s next Chief of Police. The town is seeking qualified candidates to advance the department’s focus on community-centered policing, public safety and operational excellence. Lt. Robert Fisher was appointed Interim Chief of Police after Chief Arnold Downing retired earlier this month and will serve in…

Dover PD Investigating Christmas Eve Shooting Incident

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2025

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that occurred just before 4pm on Christmas Eve. Police were called to Mifflin Road and contacted four victims who told police they were shot at by an unknown suspect walking in the area of a walking path that connects Trafalgar Drive and Mifflin Road. Police say no one was…

ACLU-DE Challenges Excessive Fees from School Districts for FOIA Requests

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2025

Several Delaware school districts now charge what the ACLU says are high fees for Freedom of Information Act requests. The ACLU of Delaware filed a complaint in Superior Court of Delaware challenging those high fees – against Cape Henlopen, Woodbridge and the Christina School Districts, which charged between $1900 and $3500 for FOIA requests –…