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Salisbury Seeing Flooding on Multiple Roadways

By Mari Lou / December 18, 2023

Several roads in Salisbury are experiencing high water and flooding. Salisbury Police are advising drivers to avoid these areas –

UPDATED: Crash Near Milton Leaves 1 Dead and 2 Injured

By Mari Lou / December 17, 2023

UPDATED – 12/17/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 47-year-old Terrance Perry of Bridgeville as the man who died in a fatal crash on Friday afternoon. =========================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/16/23 – Delaware State Police are investigating a crash around 1:30 Friday afternoon in the Milton area. Police say a pickup truck was eastbound on…

Worcester County Crash Leaves 1 Dead and 2 Injured

By Mari Lou / December 17, 2023

A crash just after 4 Saturday morning left one person dead and two injured in Worcester County west of Snow Hill. Worcester Sheriff’s deputies say a Jeep driven by a 19 year old Salisbury man went off St Lukes Road between Route 12 and Cardinal Lane for an unknown reason, struck a ditch and utility…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 12-16-23

By Mari Lou / December 16, 2023

Barbara/Dennis – 302-593-8667 – 65 ft deck/porch white railing, 8 piece tempered glass 33×36 11- 42×46 2- 45×46 AND 4×4 pressure treated Poles 7- 79in 6- 103in – $300 Linda – 302-448-0601 – 4 Gridwall, brand new, with legs – $150 Bob – 410-251-1847 – Beach and surf beer cart, 18×48 – $200 Beau –…

Salisbury Awarded $1 Million in State Funding Toward Two Projects

By Mari Lou / December 16, 2023

The City of Salisbury has been awarded $1 million in grant funding toward two separate development projects. This is part of $63.7-million in Fiscal Year 2024 awards from seven state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. Mayor Randy Taylor says this will cover some of the financial burden of…

Delaware & US Flags to be Lowered to Half-Staff on the Day of Internment for Former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2023

In accordance with the President’s order, Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at state facilities on the day of interment, December 19th, to honor the late Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female appointed to the nation’s highest court. A dedicated public servant and advocate for civics…

Gas Prices Falling for the Holidays & Holiday Travelers

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2023

Gas prices keep dropping ahead of Christmas. The national average for a gallon of gas has dropped 10 cents since last week to $3.08 on Friday. In Delaware the price has dropped 7 cents in the last week to $2.96 a gallon. AAA Mid-Atlantic officials say tepid demand and the low cost of oil –…

MD Gov Moore Signs Order Establishing MD’s Office of Overdose Response

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2023

On Thursday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response. This new office is a part of the State Department of Health and will coordinate and promote efforts across state agencies to address the overdose crisis in Maryland. Five key policy pillars will guide this approach to reducing overdoses:…

UPDATED: Dover PD Make Arrest in Hollywood Diner Carjacking on Dec 9th

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2023

UPDATED – 12/15/23 – Dover Police identified 27 year old Deandre Bennett of Dover as the suspect involved in a carjacking at the Hollywood Diner on Saturday, December 9. Warrants were obtained and Bennett was arrested Friday by members of the US Marshal’s First State Fugitive Task Force. He’s being held at SCI in default…

HB 270 Creates Civil Penalty for Ammunition for Sale or Display that’s Not Secured in Display Case or Behind Counter

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2023

A measure that will go before the Delaware General Assembly in the next session would create a civil penalty for any sale or display of ammunition that is accessible to a purchase or transferee without assistance from a vendor or employee of the vendor. Under House Bill 270, ammunition in an enclosed display case or…

Legislation Introduced in Dover Would Mean More for Retired First Responders

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2023

Legislation introduced Friday in the Delaware General Assembly would boost contributions to working Delaware first responders. House Bill 266 would expand the definition of compensation considered in the calculations of retiree pensions for the County and Municipal Police and Firefighter Pension Plan. The legislation is proposed by Representative Cyndie Romer (D-Newark), who is the daughter…

Dover Police Investigating Ann Avenue Shooting Thursday Night

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2023

A shooting Thursday night in Dover left one man dead and another injured. Dover Police were called to Ann Avenue around 8:45pm and found both victims had been shot in the upper body. Both men were taken to Bayhealth Kent Campus where a 42 year old victim died from his injuries. A 59 year old…

Dover Police Arrest 3 for Robbery Wednesday

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2023

Three people have been arrested following an incident at the White Oak Condos Wednesday night. Dover Police were called for a robbery around 7:30pm and contacted a 24 year old victim – a 24 year old Dover woman. Police say she was walking to her building with her children when she was approached by four…

Dover PD Investigating Attempted Robbery

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2023

Dover Police are investigating a robbery at the Royal Farms late Wednesday night. Police were called just before midnight and contacted a 22 year old male victim who told them a black male wearing a mask and black beanie entered the store and demanded the victim turn over cigarettes without paying for them. The suspect…

Tractor Trailer Crashes on Route 113 near Frankford

By Mari Lou / December 14, 2023

A tractor trailer crash Tuesday night left a Maryland man dead. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a tractor trailer loaded with grain was southbound on Route 113 in the area of Parker Road near Frankford when the truck went into the center median causing the driver to lose control of the…

Sussex County Council Recognizes 3 State Championship Teams & Discuss Perimeter Buffers

By Mari Lou / December 12, 2023

It was a packed house Tuesday morning at Sussex County Council. The Council presented proclamations to the Cape Henlopen High School Division 1 championship field hockey team, the Delmar High School Division 2 championship field hockey team and the Sussex Academy Division 2 championship boys soccer team for their stellar seasons. This was Cape’s 11th…

Sussex County Engineer, Hans Medlarz, Announces His Retirement

By Mari Lou / December 12, 2023

The Sussex County Council held its final meeting of 2023, but the story of the day was what didn’t take place in the Council Chambers. A release from the County government has announced the upcoming retirement of County Engineer Hans Medlarz. Medlarz, who has been the County Engineer since 2015, says that he will retire…

Jason Suha Convicted & Sentenced for Possession & Distribution of CDS

By Mari Lou / December 12, 2023

A Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to three counts of possession with the intent to distribute drugs in Wicomico County Circuit Court. Associate Judge Matthew Maciarello accepted the plea and sentenced 45 year old Jason Suha to 23 years in prison with all but 4 years suspended. As part of the plea agreement Suha forfeits…

Rob Frampton Chosen as Salisbury’s New Fire Chief

By Mari Lou / December 12, 2023

The City of Salisbury announces the hiring of Rob Frampton as the City’s new Fire Chief. Frampton is a 24-year veteran of the Salisbury Fire Department – he started as a volunteer and progressed through the department. He has served in several roles – including Assistant Chief and Acting Deputy Chief. Frampton was hired after…

Woodland Ferry Closed Wednesday Morning for Inspection

By Mari Lou / December 12, 2023

DelDOT officials say the Woodland Ferry will be closed on Wednesday 12/13 until 12:00pm for a USCG inspection. It is expected to resume to normal operations Wednesday afternoon.

Part of MD Route 90 to Close Wed & Thurs Mornings for Paving

By Mari Lou / December 12, 2023

The Maryland Department of Transportation will close a portion of westbound Route 90 on Wednesday and Thursday of this week (12/13 & 12/14) between 8am and 1:30pm for paving operations. Weather permitting, westbound Route 90 between Route 113 and the Route 90 ramp onto Route 50 will be closed. Traffic will be directed to Route…

Two DNREC Dredge Projects in Sussex County to Resume Around New Year

By Mari Lou / December 11, 2023

DNREC officials say two Sussex County dredging projects will begin around the New Year. Dredging will begin at the southern end of the Assawoman Canal and when the canal portion is completed, DNREC contracted dredge crews will move into White Creek to resume and finish that project. The canal work is anticipated to be completed…

Ocean View Man Charged with 3rd DUI & Drug Offenses

By Mari Lou / December 11, 2023

An Ocean View man was arrested Friday morning in Rehoboth Beach on felony DUI and drug-related charges. A Delaware State Police trooper on patrol around 1am spotted a van parked for an extended period of time at the Wawa on Veterans Way and checked on the driver who appeared to be asleep in the driver’s…

Vehicle Crash Sunday Night Takes Down Utility Pole & Wires on Route 24

By Mari Lou / December 11, 2023

Indian River emergency personnel was called for a vehicle crash on Route 24 in the area of the Holly Lake Campsites around 11:30 Sunday night. Officials found a vehicle overturned in the marshy swamp area with a downed utility pole and wires that were impacting access to the vehicle. The occupant in the vehicle was…

Sussex County Council Meets Tuesday – Final 2023 Meeting

By Mari Lou / December 11, 2023

The Sussex County Council will recognize the Cape Henlopen and Delmar field hockey teams – Division I and II State Champions and the Sussex Academy High School boys soccer team – Division 2 State Champions. The Council will also revisit several pieces of old business – including 2 solar arrays. The afternoon session has 9…