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Sussex County Council Approves P&Z Nominee

By Mari Lou / July 18, 2023

The Sussex County Council held a public interview for a nominee to the County Planning and Zoning Commission. The Council approved Brian Butler of Bridgeville for a three year seat on the Commission. The nomination was made by Council Vice President John Rieley after a nomination two weeks ago by District 2 Councilwoman Cindy Green…

MSP Aviation Rescue Injured Worker from Cargo Ship in Chesapeake Bay

By Mari Lou / July 18, 2023

A man injured in a fall on a cargo ship in the Chesapeake Bay near Stevensville on Monday was rescued by Maryland State Police Aviation Command. Officials say a cargo ship worker fell about 10 feet from a ladder. Trooper 1 responded and hovering 120-feet over the ship, lowered a flight paramedic to the deck…

Easton Carjacking & Shooting Suspect Arrested by Virginia State Police

By Mari Lou / July 18, 2023

Easton Police were called for a carjacking and shooting in the area of Lynnbrook Court. Police learned the suspect, 38 year old Tehron West and an adult victim were arguing when it turned into a fight. West got into one of the victim’s vehicles, showed a firearm and shot multiple rounds into another vehicle that…

Josette Manning Sworn in a Secretary of DHSS

By Mari Lou / July 18, 2023

Molly Magarik has stepped down as Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and Josette Manning was sworn in as the next secretary Monday. The move was announced last month when Governor John Carey made several nominations to key administrative posts. The Governor nominated Josette Manning, who has been the Secretary of…

Lewes Man Charged with Aggravated Menacing after Incident in Rehoboth Beach

By Mari Lou / July 18, 2023

A Lewes man has been arrested after an incident at a Rehoboth Beach hotel Sunday night. Delaware State Police were called to the Inn at Rehoboth Beach on Airport Road just before 8:30 and were contacted by a 31 year old man who told them that he was in the parking lot with his 4…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-17-23

By Mari Lou / July 18, 2023

User 284190339 · 07 – 17 – 23 Fishing Report Monday was a decent fishing day and fishing was decent if not great. The results of the Paradise Grill Bay Flounder Tournament were Luke Horney in first place with a 5.9-pounder flounder worth $20,000. In second place was John Coffiey with a 5.9 pounder that…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 18, 2023

Amy – Ellendale – Monarch butterfly on a gladiola after the rain. Click for full view

DMV Inspection & Maintenance Changes Begin August 14 in Delaware

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2023

Beginning in mid-August drivers will see changes at the DMV that will impact the registration of their vehicles – especially here in Sussex County. In January, DNREC revised the Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance regulations in an attempt to reduce emissions and improve air quality. DMV officials say there are over a million vehicles registered…

Federalsburg Man Charged after Stabbing

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2023

A Federalsburg man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing early Monday morning in Federalsburg. Maryland State Police were called for a report of trespassing just after 12:30am, but learned it was a stabbing and found the victim inside a Liberty Road residence. Police say the two men live at the same residence –…

Sussex County Council to Meet Tuesday

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2023

The Sussex County Council will hold a public interview for nominees for the Planning and Zoning Commission. There will also be an update regarding County Council initiatives which the council created at the start of the year. Director of Utility Planning and Design Review, John Ashman, will discuss posting notices for the Red Fox Run…

Public Town Hall Meeting in Georgetown on State Service Reimaged Project

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2023

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services will host a Town Hall meeting Tuesday, July 18th, to share the findings, upcoming improvements and feedback from the community on its State Service Reimaged Project. DHSS is changing how services are delivered and your input is needed. There will also be a resource fair with representatives…

UPDATED: Officer-involved Shooting Under Investigation in Dover

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2023

UPDATED 7/17/23 – A Dover man has been arrested following a shooting on June 11th on Sussex Avenue. Dover Police have determined that after they were called for a trespassing, 37 year old Tyrone Kersey got into a verbal argument with a 32 year old woman – which turned physical when Kersey pushed her to…

ATV Crash Ends in Charges for Careless Driving

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2023

A 56 year old Laurel man was hospitalized with serious injuries after an ATV crash Saturday night. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that just before 9:30 the ATV rider, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected from the ATV when he struck a ditch near the trail near Sharptown Road. The…

UPDATED: Greenwood Man Charged with DUI after Pursuit; Additional Charges Filed

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2023

UPDATED 7-17-23: On July 15, 2023, at approximately 8:02 a.m., troopers responded to Sussex Highway and All-Span Drive regarding a suspicious package. When troopers arrived on scene, they observed a safe containing the following items: A review of video footage revealed that Holben had thrown the safe from his vehicle during the pursuit on July…

Milford Man Arrested on Drug Charges after Trespassing at Harrington Raceway & Casino

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2023

A Milford man found trespassing at the Harrington Raceway & Casino just before 4:30 Sunday morning has been arrested on charges of felony drug possession. Security personnel notified Delaware State Police when they spotted 38 year old Mitchell Harding of Milford inside the building. Harding has been banned from the casino since July of 2021.…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-16-23

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2023

User 284190339 · 07 – 16 – 23 Fishing Report Sunday was pretty much a rainout. We had over 2 inches at my house between Milton and Lewes. We do have a few reports left over from Saturday. Lewes Harbour Marina told us that Brian Shilling had a 7.76-pound Delaware Citation Flounder on Gulp! while…

UPDATED: Flooding in Some Areas of Sussex County

By Mari Lou / July 16, 2023

Greenwood – the area of Greenwood and Route 16 between Route 13 and Hickman Road, also West Minor Street and North First Street. Multiple agencies on the scene due to flooding. Parts of Greenwood remain under water from today’s rain. The town has posted pictures on the Town of Greenwood Facebook page. UPDATED: Fenwick Island…

Suspect Wanted in Drug Investigation Arrested by DSP

By Mari Lou / July 16, 2023

A Milford man has been arrested by Delaware State Police following a drug investigation that began a year ago in the Ellendale and Greenwood areas. Police had identified several residences and properties in the Unity Lane area of Greenwood and the Metz Lane area of Ellendale that were actively involved in the distribution of drugs.…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-15-23

By Mari Lou / July 16, 2023

User 284190339 · 07 – 15 – 23 Fishing Report Saturday was a typical Delaware summer day. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that flounder fishing was good in the ocean. The Katydid, the Surface Tension and the Shooter all came in early with limits of flounder and a few sea bass. Several private boats also had…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 7-15-23

By Mari Lou / July 15, 2023

David – 302-858-5006  – 1969 26″ Sylvania Console model TV – $75 – 1985 20″ Zenith portable TV – $65 Mark – 610-653-5702 – LOOKING FOR: Garage space to store 20ft Jaguar sedan long term – willing to pay top dollar Barb – 302-258-862b – 3 year old Troybuilt TB110 Push mower – $200 Brian…

Laurel PD Bringing Therapy Dog

By Mari Lou / July 15, 2023

The newest addition to the Laurel Police Department has 4-legs and a tail! She is Spooky – a therapy dog. Spooky is a 1 year old female German Shepherd who will assist the Laurel Police Mental Health Clinicians in their routine assignments. Spooky still needs to attend intensive therapy dog training before she is deployed…

Sussex Dept of Elections Planning Changes in Polling Locations

By Mari Lou / July 15, 2023

Changes are planned for Sussex County polling locations. The Department of Elections in Sussex County is adding 21 new polling locations in an effort to shorten potential wait times, reduce the driving distances for voters and to ensure that the most accessible facilities are being used. There are seven locations that are proposed to be…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-14-23

By Mari Lou / July 15, 2023

User 284190339 · 07 – 14 – 23 Fishing Report Friday saw rough conditions on open water and most boats didn’t leave the dock or their trailers. At Lewes Harbour Marina they said not even the Katydid went out so you know it was rough. At breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 15, 2023

Don – Kings Creek Country Club. Click for full view

VP Harris in Baltimore to Announce Launch of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund

By Mari Lou / July 14, 2023

Friday afternoon Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen joined Vice President Kamala Harris in Baltimore to announce the launch of the National Clean Investment Fund and the Clean Communities Investment Accelerator. These are competitive grant programs under the $27-billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which was co-authored by Van Hollen. The application period is now open for…