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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2024

Eric Reifsnyder – Milton – HAPPY NEW YEAR! Flying with snow geese in Lewes. Click for full view

Salisbury Trash Woes Continue

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2023

From the City of Salisbury: The Department of Field Operations would like to update residents on the current status of trash collection during the unprecedented challenges with our equipment which have disrupted collection routes and schedules. While our collection schedule is still disrupted, heading into the New Year’s Day holiday, we are exploring all options…

One Hospitalized after Head-on Collision Near Greenwood

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2023

A two vehicle crash on Owens Road east of Greenwood sent one man to the hospital Saturday night. Delaware State Police were called for a crash just before 7pm and say a pickup was northbound and a Focus was southbound on Owens Road south of Wolf Road when they collided head on. The investigation has…

Laurel PD Looking to Identify Hit & Run Driver

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2023

Laurel Police are investigating a hit and run collision that occurred Saturday just after 11am. Police say a white man was driving a green pickup truck – possibly a Silverado – in the parking lot of the Food Lion in Laurel. As he left the parking lot, the pickup collided with a legally parked vehicle…

DE Minimum Wage to Increase Monday

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2023

On Monday, Delaware’s minimum hourly wage will increase to $13.25. The current minimum wage is $11.75. Legislation was signed into law in 2021 that would increase the minimum wage incrementally each year through 2025 when it will reach $15 per hour. There are other rules regarding employees who receive tips and some who are exempted…

Family Pet Perishes in Somerset County Residential Fire

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2023

A structure fire in Somerset County heavily damaged a single story home on Fontaine Road in Westover Saturday afternoon. Firefighters from the Fairmount Volunteer Fire Company were called around 3pm. State Fire Marshal investigators say there was a smoke alarm in the home which did activate and there were no injuries, however a pet dog…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2023

Chick Bradford – Harbeson- Lights on the lighthouse at the Rehoboth Beach traffic circle. Click for full view

Felton Woman Charged with Shoplifting

By Mari Lou / December 30, 2023

Felton Police were called Friday to the Royal Farms for a reported shoplifting that occurred on December 28th. Police say a white woman entered the store and put items in her handbag and left without paying. Video surveillance led police to identify the suspect as 49 year old Crystal Cloak of Felton – she turned…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 12/30/23

By Mari Lou / December 30, 2023

Bob 410-430-7552 – MOVING SALE thru January – 31881 Mitchell Rd Princess Anne Linda – 302-448-0601 – 4 Metal Display racks, brand new in box – $100 for all Mary – 301-908-9788 – Lionel Train set, #1800 General Frontier w/box – $500 For all – Nativity blue mold set – Ask for price Charlie –…

Recycle Your Live Cut Christmas Tree!

By Mari Lou / December 30, 2023

In Sussex County – Several commercial locations in Sussex County will accept Christmas trees during regular business hours and fees will apply for some materials. Trees can be dropped for recycle through January 15th. Click here for other County locations In Ocean City – Trees should be left in the Northeast corner of the 100th…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 30, 2023

Katie Rimel – West Ocean City – Celebrating Christmas. Click for full view

Arrest in Bridgeville Homicide

By Mari Lou / December 29, 2023

Delaware State Police have made an arrest in a homicide last month in Bridgeville. Police arrested 23 year old Ian’Tae Albury of Bridgeville in the death of 26 year old Dequan Lake, who was found November 25th along Mill Park Drive with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Lake died at a nearby hospital.…

Milford Woman Charged after Traffic Stop in Felton

By Mari Lou / December 29, 2023

A traffic stop on Friday, December 22nd led to the arrest of a Milford woman. Felton Police stopped 25 year old Amanda Donohue for a registration violation on Route 13. Police say Donohue acted abnormally during the traffic stop which led to additional investigation. Donohue became disorderly and uncooperative and refused to get out of…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 29, 2023

ML – The doors at Salem United Methodist Church in Selbyville. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2023

Dianne Burk – South Bowers VFC waiting on Rt 1 Bridge at Thompsonville Road north of Milford for the arrival of Wreaths Across America. Click for full view

UPDATED: GoFundMe Set Up for Family after Christmas Day House Fire Near Salisbury

By Mari Lou / December 27, 2023

UPDATED – 12/27/23 – GoFundMe set up to help the Wentz Family after Christmas Day house fire. https://www.gofundme.com/f/wentz-family-house-fire-fund =========================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/26/23 – A residential fire is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters from Fruitland were called to Coulbourn Mill Road near Salisbury just after noon on Christmas Day. Crews arriving…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 27, 2023

Brian Sullivan – Rehoboth Beach Christmas tree set in place at the Bandstand. Click for full view

Laurel Woman Arrested on Charges of Felony Assault

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2023

A Laurel woman has been arrested for felony assault after a domestic incident Thursday morning in Seaford. Police were called to North Street around 10:30 Thursday morning and police learned 42-year-old Tracy Wagner of Laurel went to her ex-boyfriend’s home after being instructed by troopers the night before that she was not permitted on the…

Crash Leads to Arrest for DUI & Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2023

A Bridgeville man on a moped was arrested after a crash in the area of Gravel Hill and Webb Roads near Milton Friday night around 7. Delaware State Police say a Georgetown Police officer detained 33 year old Michael Lewis when he tried to leave the scene of the crash. A trooper observed signs of…

Juvenile Charged after Assault at Lake Forest HS

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2023

A 14 year old student from Lake Forest High School turned herself in to Delaware State Police after an assault at the school on Tuesday, December 19. Police say the teen went into a classroom and assaulted another 14 year old student punching her and stomping on the victim’s head. The suspect was detained by…

Traffic Stop in Felton Leads to Weapon Charges

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2023

A traffic stop in Felton Thursday morning led to the arrest of a Dover man on weapons charges. Members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force spotted an Accord with a Delaware temporary tag with an equipment violation. Detectives contacted the driver and front passenger. The passenger, 30 year old Anthony Ford of Dover, was…

DE Medicaid to Receive $7.6-million for Alleged False Claims Caused by Christiana Care Health System

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2023

Delaware’s Medicaid program will receive $7,666,379.00 following a settlement that resolves federal False Claims Act (FCA) and Delaware False Claims and Reporting Act (DFCRA) allegations against Christiana Care Health System (CCHS). Delaware DOJ officials say the case came about from a whistle-blower. The case alleges that CHSS provided free or below-market value support services to…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2023

Dianne Burk – Christmas lights at Woodshaven east of Milford. Click for full view

Labor Review for November

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2023

Unemployment in Sussex County dropped 2-tenths of a percent to 3.8% in November from 4% in October. Statewide the unemployment rate was at 4.2% – unchanged from October, while the national rate is at 3.7% a drop of 2-tenths of a percent from October. Delaware recorded it’s second lowest labor force participation in February and…

Federalsburg Man Charged in Harrington Burglary

By Mari Lou / December 23, 2023

A Federalsburg man has been arrested for a burglary in Harrington Thursday evening around 7:20. Delaware State Police were called to Genesis Lane and located the suspect, 20 year old Mcy Mondestin, in the home. He was arrested without incident. Police learned that Mondestin broke into the home while the victim slept, but she woke…