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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 18, 2024

Jean Nussle – Powellville – American oystercatchers at Gargatha Landing, VA – on Metompkin Island. Click for full view

UPDATED: Level 1 Driving Warning Rescinded Due to Icing Conditions

By Mari Lou / January 17, 2024

UPDATED – 01-17-24 – DEMA is rescinding its Level 1 Driving Warning in #NetDE as of Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 a.m. Thanks to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) crews who have been working through the night to improve road conditions. The warning was issued due to the likelihood of icing occurring on roads…

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By Mari Lou / January 17, 2024

Stephanie Faust – Lewes – Summer sunrise at Deauville Beach in Rehoboth Beach. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 16, 2024

ML – Ocean City Harbor fishing boat in the fog. Click for full view

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By Mari Lou / January 15, 2024

Mike Pyle – Snowy Route 54. Click for full view

DVFA Purchases Smoke Detectors for Giveaway at DE Volunteer Fire Companies

By Mari Lou / January 14, 2024

Every Delaware Volunteer Fire Company as well as the City of Wilmington Fire Department has been stocked with smoke detectors for Delawareans who need them. In 2023, 14 people died in fires in Delaware and 80% of them did not have a working smoke detector in their home. The Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association used money…

Deer Hunting Shotgun Season Open thru January 21st

By Mari Lou / January 14, 2024

Shotgun season for deer is now open in Delaware through January 21st . This is also called General Firearm season – which means shotguns, muzzleloaders, handguns, authorized straight-walled pistol-caliber rifles and archery equipment can be used. Remember – Sunday deer hunting is permitted on private lands, with landowner permission, and on designated publicly-owned lands. Shotguns,…

Dover Man Arrested for Outstanding Warrants

By Mari Lou / January 14, 2024

A stop for a traffic violation by Felton Police resulted in the arrest of a wanted man. Felton Police say they made the stop Tuesday, January 2nd in the area of Turkey Point Road. They contacted the driver who was identified as 51 year old Jude Cotherie of Dover. Investigation showed Cotherie was wanted on…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 14, 2024

Joshua Luciani – Cardinal In the snow. Click for full view

Lewes Man Charged with Burglary

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2024

A Lewes man has been arrested in connection with a burglary and other offenses Friday evening. Delaware State Police were called to Clemantis Street following reports of trespassing. Homeowners who were checking on their second residence found an unknown man in their home – who left the scene before police arrived. He left behind three…

Crash Near Bishopville Leaves 1 Dead & 1 Injured

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2024

The Worcester County Sheriff’s office is investigating a single vehicle crash on Selby Road in Bishopville. Deputies were called around 10:30 Friday night. Deputies located a vehicle that went off the roadway in bad weather and struck a tree. Deputies say the vehicle sustained extensive damage. The driver, Liam Strum was taken to Tidal Health…

Fire Damages Fitness Center at Plantations in Lewes

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2024

The State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire Friday night that damaged a commercial building in Lewes. Lewes firefighters were called around 9pm to the Plantations Boulevard – and found smoke and fire coming from the Dave Marshall Tennis and Fitness Center. Multiple fire companies were called to provide assistance or backup. The investigation has…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 1/13/24

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2024

John – 302-212-5413 – All American Clothing, Denim Jacket, size small, brand new – $40 – Track side motorcycle wheel chock – $20 – Ranger RCI 5054 100w 6 meter radio – $200 Joyce – 609-247-3649 – White wash, finish desk & chair – $40 – Front and rear rubber car mats for a 2020…

Search Warrant At Dover Day Care Leads To Drug & Firearms Arrest

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2024

Two Dover residents have been arrested after a search warrant was executed Thursday at the Little Peoples LFCC 2 on Roosevelt Avenue in Dover. The Dover Police Drug, Vice and Organized Crime Unit conducted a drug investigation at the residence which is operated as a daycare. Police arrested 33 year old Cameron Christmas and 29…

DNREC to Hold Managed Deer Hunt at Cape Henlopen State Park

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2024

Next Tuesday and Wednesday, January 16th and 17th DNREC will close a section of Cape Henlopen State Park to accommodate a managed deer hunt. This managed hunt is open to anyone with a valid Delaware hunting license and a Delaware State Parks hunting permit (https://destateparks.com/Adventures/Hunting). There will be two sessions each day and open stands…

Ocean View Police l

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2024

Ocean View Police are looking for two women wanted for burglary and theft. Police say in October and November of last year two Bear Trap Dunes homeowners reported that their homes were broken into and items – including TVs were taken. One of the suspects worked for a cleaning service and had keys to the…

Former Wilmington Councilman; Father of Congressman Lisa Blunt Rochester Died Thursday

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2024

Theodore Blunt was an educator and served 16 years on the Wilmington City Council and 8 years as the City Council President. He’s also the father of Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester. Blunt died at his Wilmington home Thursday at the age of 80. Statement from the Blunt family: Today, the family of the Honorable Theodore…

Marion Station Fire Thursday – Accidental

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2024

A fire Thursday evening in Marion Station has been ruled accidental by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office. Marion Station firefighters were called to Charles Cannon Road around 7pm where they found fire in a one story home with a detached garage. The fire was discovered by the occupants of the Somerset County home. Investigation…

Caroline County Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2024

Caroline County Sheriff’s office was conducting traffic enforcement on Federalsburg Highway in Denton on January 3rd and stopped a vehicle that was speeding. After a brief pursuit, the driver, Camron Georgia of Grasonville, pulled over and surrendered to deputies. A K9 alerted during a scan of the vehicle and a search turned up two handguns…

2023 Saw Fewer Deadly Crashes in Delaware

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2024

DelDOT officials report there were fewer fatal crashes on Delaware roads in 2023 than in 2022. There were 137 fatalities last year, compared to 164 in 2022 and the numbers are lower across the board – a 13% reduction in pedestrian fatalities, 29% reduction in bicycle deaths and a 32% reduction in motorcycle fatalities. While…

Section of Lake Street in Salisbury Closed for Water Main Break

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2024

Salisbury officials report that a section of Lake Street is closed Friday to repair a water main break. The Department of Waterworks Utilities division will repair a water main on the 500 block of Lake Street. The roadway will be impassable from West Isabella Street to Mack Avenue – this includes all through traffic and…

US Wind to Meet with Bethany Beach Friday

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2024

US Wind will hold a meeting in Bethany Beach on Friday. The purpose of that meeting is twofold: first to review and discuss a contract for “Community Benefits” being offered to Delaware’s coastal communities by the US Wind Corporation. This Community Benefits Package includes a stream of annual payments over twenty years, worth two million…

UPDATED: Pedestrian Who Died after Crash on Route 113 in Georgetown Identified

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2024

UPDATED–1-10-24–1:00 p.m. –The Delaware State Police have identified 39-year-old Sonya Briddell of Georgetown as the woman who died in the fatal crash that occurred Monday evening in Georgetown. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. UPDATED – 11am – Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that left a 39…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2024

Peter Georgopolous – Bethany Beach – at Bethany Dunes. Click for full view

Salisbury Man Charged in January 6 Capitol Breach

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2024

A Salisbury man has been arrested on charges related to his conduct during the January 6, 2021 incidents. FBI officials arrested 52 year old Carlos Ayala Tuesday on both felony and misdemeanor charges The criminal complaint which is filed in the District of Columbia charges Ayala with civil disorder, a felony and related misdemeanor offenses.…