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Dover PD Investigating at Sky Vape Smoke Shop

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2024

Dover Police were called to the Sky Vape Smoke Shop on North DuPont Highway in Dover just before 4 Sunday morning for a burglary. Police found the front glass window and front door had been shattered and that several suspects went into the shop. While inside the suspects removed merchandise and ran off on foot.…

DSP Investigating Shots Fired at a Home in Harrington

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2024

A shots fired incident east of Harrington is under investigation by the Delaware State Police. Police were called to a home on Yellow Wood Drive just after 6 Sunday night and learned that an unknown suspect fired a shot from an unknown location and struck the home. Two adults and two children were in the…

152nd Delaware General Assembly Ends

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2024

The 152nd Delaware General Assembly is in the books. Governor John Carney has signed the FY 2025 Operating Budget, supplemental appropriations bill, Bond Bill and Grant-in-Aid bill. The new fiscal year began at midnight. The $6.1 billion operating budget (SB 325) includes $132 million for state employee and state retiree health costs, $17 million for…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/01/24

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2024

User 284190339 · 07 – 01 – 24 Fishing Report Sunday saw small craft advisories up and, to the best of my knowledge, no boats fished the bay or ocean. Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em both reported no boats sailed on Sunday. At Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape…

Lewes Man Seriously Injured after DUI Crash with Lewes-area Residence

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2024

Lewes Emergency personnel were called for a vehicle crash just after midnight Sunday morning. Crews arriving at the scene on Route 24 just west of Mulberry Knoll Road found a green Suburban that had driven into a residence. Delaware State Police say the Suburban was driven by a 38 year old Lewes man who was…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/30/24

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2024

User 284190339 · 06 – 30 – 24 Fishing Report Saturday was an interesting day as far as weather at the beach. We had a nasty east wind that kept a lot of boats at the dock, but the few that made the run to the deep said once you got outside of 20 miles…

Friday’s Rough Surf Leads to Spinal Injury in Bethany Beach

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2024

What was initially reported as a near drowning in Bethany Beach was found to be a spinal injury. Bethany Beach patrol officials tell the Talk of Delmarva that the patient was conscious and alert as he was being prepared for transport to Shock Trauma in Baltimore. Guards in Bethany Beach on Friday responded to 36…

Dover Woman Charged with DUI after Crash on Bay Road Early Saturday Morning

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2024

A Dover woman was charged after a crash just before 3 o’clock Saturday morning north of Milford. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a 23 year old woman driving a Jeep Compass was northbound on Bay Road she she went off the roadway and struck a utility pole. Police say the woman…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 06/29/24

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2024

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE The Point in Ocean Pines (Ocean Pkwy) – July 6 – 7am to Noon Linda – 302-604-0210 – Blue Ridge 1504 Western saddle with pad and bridle – $175 Marie – 302-947-9412 – Frigidaire Refrigerator – $100 John – 410-251-6067 – Washer and dryer, 3yrs old, good shape – $300 and will…

Early Morning 2 Alarm Fire in Frederica

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2024

Frederica firefighters were called for a fire on Thomas Street in Frederica just after 3 this morning. A second alarm was called and crews from multiple neighboring stations responded to assist or provide back up. Firefighters were on the scene for nearly 3 hours and the State Fire Marshal is investigating.

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/29/24

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2024

User 284190339 · 06 – 29 – 24 Fishing Report Friday was a windy day and very cool for June at the beach. The wind was out of the east and the ocean got a tad bumpy. I drove down to 3Rs Road early in the morning in hopes of getting there before the east…

Bill to Eliminate DE Death Penalty Waiting for Governor’s Signature

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2024

Legislation that will eliminate Delaware’s death penalty has been passed by the General Assembly. House Bill 70 passed Thursday in State Senate with a 14 to 7 vote – Democrat Darius Brown voted against the measure with the Delaware Republicans. This measure will make the penalty for a person who is convicted of first-degree murder…

Ocean View Man Charged with Home Improvement Fraud by Lewes PD

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2024

A Lewes resident reported to Lewes Police that he entered into a contract in February to complete construction of a pool and fence. The victim provided a down payment of over $16,000 and never heard back from 45 year old Jeremy Bowen of Delmarva Landscape Solutions and Shoreline Escapes of Ocean View. The victim has…

152nd DE General Assembly Ends Sunday

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2024

The State Budget was passed last week along with a supplemental appropriations measure. On Thursday the General Assembly passed the $1.1-billion FY 2025 Bond and Capital Improvements Act. House Bill 475 ensures funding for improvements to Delaware roads, school construction, renovations to state buildings and a variety of other projects across the state. Senate Bill…

State Senate Approves Process of Reporting and Calculating Funds Distributed to DE Fire Companies/Departments

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2024

Legislation that will simplify the reporting process and provide a new way to calculate the funds distributed to fire companies or departments in Delaware has been passed in both chambers. House Bill 371 was approved by the State House in May – and by the State Senate on Thursday. This measure pertains to how the…

HB 275 Passes in DE Senate; Updates Definition of “Sexual Orientation”

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2024

With just days left before the end of the Delaware 152nd General Assembly – legislation is still being considered and passed. On Thursday the State Senate passed House Bill 275 which updates the definition of ‘sexual orientation’ throughout Delaware Code. This measure, sponsored by Representative Eric Morrison adds the terms asexuality and pansexuality to the…

Wicomico County Burn Ban Extended

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2024

The Wicomico County Council has extended the burn ban established by the County Executive on June 20th in an effort to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents during the ongoing emergency drought situation. The burn ban will remain in effect for the duration of the emergency as determined by County Executive Julie Giordano.…

DE Election Officials Say Permanent Absentee & Early Voting Remain Options for DE Primary & General Elections

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2024

After the Delaware Supreme Court reversal of the Delaware Superior Court’s February Opinion on early and permanent absentee voting, the Department of Elections wants Delaware voters to know that permanent absentee voting and early voting options remain in effect and will be offered for the upcoming September 10th Delaware Primary and for the November 5th…

MD State Fire Marshal Investigating Fire Set at Denton Walmart

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2024

The Maryland State Fire Marshal is looking for information into the intentional fire set at the Walmart in Denton. Caroline County Sheriff’s office was called to the Denton Walmart just before 3pm on Thursday after someone set fire to a rack of clothing inside the store. Employees discovered the fire and extinguished it. The State…

Early Voting/Permanent Absentee Voting Overturned by DE Supreme Court

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2024

The Delaware Supreme Court has vacated a Superior Court ruling from February that struck down early voting and Delaware’s 14 year old permanent absentee law. Attorney General Kathy Jennings moved to appeal the ruling and the Supreme Court ruled 5 to 0 that the plaintiffs – Representative Gerald Hocker and Michael Mennella, who were represented…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/28/24

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2024

User 284190339 · 06 – 28 – 24 Fishing Report Thursday saw a bit cooler day at the beach after a few storms on Wednesday night. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid came back from ocean structure with 15 flounder. The Pirate King and the Angler both fished bay structure and both brought back…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2024

Joan Grourke – Rehoboth Beach – View from Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view

One Injured in Rt 24 Crash in Oak Orchard after Dump Truck Overturned

By Mari Lou / June 27, 2024

One person was injured after a dump truck failed to remain stopped for a red light and crashed into a pickup truck driven by a 61 year old Lewes man. Delaware State Police say the impact caused the dump truck to overturn spilling a load of rock and dirt onto Route 24. The Lewes man…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/27/24

By Mari Lou / June 27, 2024

User 284190339 · 06 – 27 – 24 Fishing Report Wednesday was another hot and windy day at the beach and few boats left the dock. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that both the Angler and the Pirate King fished bay structure and found fair numbers of kings for their anglers. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 27, 2024

Tammy Walls – Sussex County sunflower. Click for full view