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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 10, 2024

Katie Stuckey – Milton – Pollinator Extraordinaire! Bumblebee covered in pollen in a Rose of Sharon tree. Click for full view

Candidate Filing for Elected Office in DE Now Closed

By Mari Lou / July 9, 2024

The window to file as a candidate in the upcoming General Election has closed. The deadline was noon today. Since Monday – a dozen people have filed to run for state or local office – 6 are involved in primaries and 6 are in the General Election. There is also a write-in candidate for President…

Frankford Man Arrested for Stolen Vehicle & Robbery

By Mari Lou / July 9, 2024

A Frankford man has been arrested for robbery and stolen vehicle offenses following multiple investigations that occurred in Kent and Sussex Counties last Friday. Just after 11:30 on Friday, police were called to Hertrich Chevrolet in Dover for a stolen Silverado. The suspect requested a test drive, then locked himself inside and drove off without…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/09/24

By Mari Lou / July 9, 2024

User 284190339 · 07 – 09 – 24 Fishing Report Monday saw decent weather and an assortment of fish from the bay and ocean. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid had quite a few flounder from ocean structure. Private boats brought in an assortment of tog, triggerfish, sheepshead and ling cod from both ocean and…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 9, 2024

Eric Reifsnyder – Milton – Sunset at the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Click for full view

DHSS Child Support Services Town Hall Meetings

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2024

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) is conducting a series of town hall meetings in July with Delaware residents who are interested in learning more about the child support process in the State. The discussion will address subjects such as how to establish a child support case,…

Volunteer for MERR Dolphin Count July 20th

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2024

The Annual MERR Dolphin Count will take place on Saturday, July 20th from 9 to 11am. The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute is looking for volunteers to help with the count – they’ll be stationed at a variety of observation points from Fenwick Island to Woodland Beach in Delaware. This count helps to determine…

DNREC Virtual Public Hearing on Proposed Offshore Wind Project Tuesday at 6pm

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2024

A virtual public hearing will be held by DNREC on Tuesday at 6pm to discuss the proposed offshore wind project. Multiple state permit applications have been submitted by US Wind as part of the wind farm to be located off the coast of Maryland – the power transmission cables are proposed to land at 3R’s…

Lewes Man Arrested on Felony Theft Charges

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2024

A Lewes man has been arrested on charged of felony theft and attempted theft from vehicles in the Angola area. Delaware State Police began their investigation on June 11th and learned that an unknown suspect had gone through vehicles and taking money in Angola Beach and Estates, Bayridge Crossing and The Cove neighborhoods between June…

Rehoboth Beach Commissioners Ratify Vote to Approve Taylour Tedder’s Employment Contract

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2024

Rehoboth Beach residents packed the Commissioner’s chambers to discuss the new city manager’s employment contract and compensation package – and the FOIA violation that came from the Attorney General’s office in the manner of Taylour Tedder’s hiring. Eighteen residents voiced their opinions – some threatening lawsuits – others asking for residents to be respectful and…

DE Flags to be Lowered Saturday for Former 12th District State Senator Dorinda “Dori” Connor

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2024

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Saturday, July 13, 2024, to honor former 12th District State Senator Dorinda “Dori” Connor on the day of her interment. She passed away on Sunday, June 30th after a 10 year battle with Parkinsons. Click here for Dori…

Laurel Man Injured in Explosion Sunday Night

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2024

An explosion incident on East Trap Pond Road near Laurel Sunday night left one man hospitalized. Laurel Fire officials were called to the home around 7:30pm and found a 27 year old man with burns to his head and back and an actively burning metal drum on the property. The victim was flown to the…

Lincoln Man Arrested for 10th Offense DUI

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2024

A Lincoln, Delaware man was stopped after a Delaware State Trooper observed his vehicle fail to maintain a lane on Greenly Avenue in Lincoln. Police contacted the driver, 58 year old Anthony Nesmith, and observed signs of impairment. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered and Nesmith was arrested for DUI. A computer check showed Nesmith…

Two Young Children Playing with Fire Damage Car

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2024

Two children – aged 9 and 6 – were playing with fire and set a piece of furniture on fire in the front yard on Delaware Avenue in Salisbury just before midnight on Sunday. Maryland State Fire Marshal officials say the fire spread to the property owner’s Volkswagen vehicle. Salisbury firefighters were able to quickly…

DSP Investigating Robbery in Frederica Saturday Night

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2024

Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery Saturday night in Frederica. Police say a woman was walking on Sycamore Drive just before 11pm when she was approached by an unknown black man on a bicycle who demanded money from the victim – then grabbed her backpack and rode off. The victim was not injured. Police…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/08/24

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2024

User 284190339 · 07 – 08 – 24 Fishing Report Sunday was a decent weather day at the beach and a fair number of fish were caught. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid had 12 flounder and a cobia over ocean structure. Mark Angline caught a 5.07-pound flounder out of the Lewes and Rehoboth…

Rehoboth Beach Residents Urged to Conserve Water

By Mari Lou / July 7, 2024

City officials in Rehoboth Beach say the hot weather and lack of rainfall has caused record water usage in recent days – much of it due to irrigation use. City officials are requesting irrigation be limited to help conserve water and spread out the demand. Officials ask that water customers with odd-number addresses irrigate on…

Fire Damages Federalsburg Apartments

By Mari Lou / July 7, 2024

Firefighters were called to an apartment fire in Federalsburg Friday night around 7:30. Fire crews arriving at the scene found heavy smoke and fire showing from building. Maryland State Fire investigators say an occupant discovered a small fire in the bedroom of their apartment and tried to put it out but was unsuccessful and called…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/07/24

By Mari Lou / July 7, 2024

User 284190339 · 07 – 07 – 24 Fishing Report Saturday saw small craft advisories up and no boats left the docks at Lewes or Indian River Inlet. At Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park the report was spot and croaker caught on bloodworms, Gulp! or FishBites. A few small…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 07/06/24

By Mari Lou / July 6, 2024

George – 302-864-5747 – Raptor 42″ lawn mower, 22 hp, Mohler engine – $900 Dawn – 302-947-2520 – RuffLand Dog crate, medium size – $100 – Dutch Doggy Ride stroller, Up to 100 lbs – $100 Wendy – 302-684-5373 – Brand new DJI digital camera drone with fly more plus kit and will train –…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/06/24

By Mari Lou / July 6, 2024

User 284190339 · 07 – 06 – 24 Fishing Report Friday was hot and windy at the beach. Small craft advisories are up for Saturday just to spoil your weekend. Lewes Harbour Marina said the only boats that ran on Friday were the head boats Angler and Pirate King. They fished bay structure and brought…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 6, 2024

Alan Henney – Rehoboth Beach – Fireworks in Rehoboth Beach. Click for full view

Lewes PD Arrest 2 on Drug & Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / July 5, 2024

Lewes Police with assistance from the DEA Southern Delaware Task Force conducted surveillance of a Rehoboth Beach area man which ended on June 25th with arrest. Police say 35 year old Gregory Lawson-Hixon was known to be active in illegal drug sales in the City of Lewes and during the surveillance he was seen with…

Heat Advisory In Effect Till 8pm Saturday – Stay Safe

By Mari Lou / July 5, 2024

A heat advisory is in effect for inland areas of Delaware and the Upper Shore of Maryland through 8pm Saturday night and the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland from 11am to 8pm Saturday. Accuweather is expecting heat indexes Saturday to range from 105 to 107. Not only is it very hot – but also very…

DSP Arrest Milton Woman in Stolen Acura

By Mari Lou / July 5, 2024

Delaware State Police were notified Thursday evening around 5:15 about stolen Acura ATL from New Jersey that was being tracked electronically and was southbound on Coastal Highway near Milton. Troopers found the car on West Randor Drive in Milton, but the driver did not stop when police attempted a traffic stop. During the pursuit, the…