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Tuesday Sussex County Council Meeting – 1pm Start

By Mari Lou / July 31, 2023

The Sussex County Council has a light agenda on Tuesday and will begin the meeting at 1pm. There are four land use public hearings that will begin at 1:30. Three are conditional use applications and one is a change of zone application. The Sussex County Council meets at the County Administration building on The Circle…

2023 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENTS

By Mari Lou / July 31, 2023

2023 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENTS Tuesday, August 1st (for most)

Traffic Stop Leads to DUI & Weapons Charges for Cheswold Man

By Mari Lou / July 31, 2023

A Cheswold man has been charged with DUI and weapons offenses after a traffic stop early Sunday morning by Dover Police. Police were investigating a call for a shooting just after 2am when they spotted a car leaving a private parking lot and collide with a legally parked car. Police made a traffic stop and…

Denton Garage Fire Accidental

By Mari Lou / July 31, 2023

A three-car garage was heavily damaged by fire Friday morning in Denton. Denton firefighters were called to Greenwood Road just after 11am and investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal showed the blaze was accidental and caused by a extension cord creating a spark which came in contact with an unintentional gasoline spill by the…

Berlin to Replace Water Meters to All Within Town Limits

By Mari Lou / July 31, 2023

The Town of Berlin water Resources Department will be replacing all water meters in town limits in the next four to six weeks. These new meters will be radio-read smart meters – and the project is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The new meter will send a radio signal to the Town’s…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-30-23

By Mari Lou / July 31, 2023

User 284190339 · 07 – 30 – 23 Fishing Report Sunday was beautiful! Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid had a few flounder as the ocean was still a bit stirred up after the storms from Saturday night. The Falgowski Family Tournament was held on Saturday and Ryan came in first with a 6.53-pound flounder.…

Crash Near Frankford Ends in Charges for Both Drivers

By Mari Lou / July 30, 2023

A crash on Route 113 at Lazy Lagoon Road south of Frankford led to charges for both drivers. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a Nissan Rogue was northbound on Route 113 when a Tahoe turning onto the highway failed to yield and the vehicles collided. The driver of the Tahoe –…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-29-23

By Mari Lou / July 30, 2023

User 284190339 · 07 – 29 – 23 Fishing Report Saturday was almost as hot as Friday and this slowed the number of people out fishing. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Surface Tension brought back some flounder from ocean structure, but said it was a bit rough out there. The Angler fished bay structure for…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 7-29-23

By Mari Lou / July 29, 2023

David 302-858-5006 – 1969 26″ Sylvania console model TV – $65 – 1985 20″ Zenith portable TV – $55 – LOOKING FOR: Hose reel cart for 100 foot hose Vickie – 302-645-2790 – Clothes closet – 7ft by 2.5 by 2 ft, two door, two racks – $100 – TI 99/4a Computer complete with games…

UPDATED: Dover Motorcycle Operator Dies in Crash Near Middletown

By Mari Lou / July 29, 2023

UPDATED – 07/29/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified 47-year-old Luis Lopez of Dover, Delaware as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred in Middletown on July 28. =========================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 07/28/23 – A Dover man is dead after a motorcycle crash Friday morning near Middletown. Delaware State Police…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-28-23

By Mari Lou / July 29, 2023

User 284190339 · 07 – 28 – 23 Fishing Report Friday saw a lot of heat and once again, not a lot of fishing. According to one report from a boat that fished the ocean, it was still a bit sporty out there. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Surface Tension had a few flounder from…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 29, 2023

Margaret May – Lewes – Yellow rose of Lewes. Click for full view

Delmar Teen Charged with Hate Crimes & Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / July 28, 2023

Laurel Police have charged a Delmar teen after a 13 year old reported that someone pointed a gun at him during a 9-1-1 call a week ago. Police contacted the victim, who was accompanied by a guardian, and learned the suspect was gone from the area. Police investigation determined the juvenile was playing basketball in…

NJ Man Charged with Shoplifting from Nike Factory Store in Rehoboth Beach

By Mari Lou / July 28, 2023

A New Jersey man has been extradited to Delaware after he was identified as a suspect in a felony shoplifting at the Nike Factory store in the Bayside Outlet in Rehoboth Beach on May 31st. Delaware State Police say two men entered the store and hid 28 pairs of shoes inside two shopping bags –…

UPDATED: 6th Arrest in July 2nd Shooting Incident in Dover

By Mari Lou / July 28, 2023

UPDATED – 07/28/23 – A Dover teen has been arrested on gun charges. On July 2nd Delaware State Police were called to a shooting at a large party at the soccer field on Lewis Drive in Dover. Troopers found a 30 year old woman with a gunshot wound and two vehicles that also were struck…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-27-23

By Mari Lou / July 28, 2023

User 284190339 · 07 – 27 – 23 Fishing Report Thursday saw a lot of wind and not a lot of fishing. Both Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em said no boats sailed from their marinas. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle told us a few tog were caught on sand fleas out…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 28, 2023

Jean Messick – Millsboro – Morning fog in the Long Neck area. Click for full view

President Biden Arriving Friday Evening – for the Week!

By Mari Lou / July 27, 2023

President Biden will spend part of the day in Maine – but tonight he will fly into Dover and because of a ‘bad weather’ call will travel by motorcade to his North Shores beach house in Rehoboth Beach – arriving around 7:30pm. The President is expected to be in town for the week – leaving…

72 Foals Sold at Chincoteague Pony Auction; Gov. Youngkin Signs Bill Naming Chincoteague Pony the Official Virginia Pony

By Mari Lou / July 27, 2023

The Chincoteague ponies that swam the channel Wednesday were auctioned off Thursday at the Carnival Grounds. The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department reports a total of 72 foals – including the Queen Neptune – were sold bringing in a total of $489,000. The average per foal was about $6792. One buy back foal went for a…

UPDATED: 6 Candidates Running for 3 Seats on Bethany Beach Town Council

By Mari Lou / July 27, 2023

UPDATED – 10am – Bethany Beach voters will be headed to the polls on Saturday September 9. There are 6 candidates running for 3 open seats on the town council. Candidates include residents – Keith Brothers, Theresa Keil and incumbent Jerry Morris and non-residents Russell Evans, Marc Tanowitz and incumbent Patrick Sheplee. At least 4…

Salisbury Traffic Signal Back in Action

By Mari Lou / July 27, 2023

A traffic signal that has been out of service for some time – is now back online and fully functioning. The traffic signal at Beaglin Park Drive and Parkside High School was damaged during severe weather earlier this year.

Ellendale Woman Charged with Weapons Offenses After an Assault

By Mari Lou / July 27, 2023

An Ellendale woman has been arrested on felony weapons offenses after a investigation by Delaware State Police in to an assault on Wednesday. Police were called just before 9am Wednesday for an assault at a home on Orchard Road in Ellendale and contacted a 29 year old Millsboro man with a cut to his arm.…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-26-23

By Mari Lou / July 27, 2023

User 284190339 · 07 – 26 – 23 Fishing Report Wednesday was another good fishing day, but Thursday is not looking so fine. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was croaker from the Angler caught over bay structure. The Katydid had flounder from ocean structure. Ray Maxwell had a 7.63-pound flounder on the Katydid on…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 27, 2023

Kelly Blessey – Bethany Dunes – Rainbow after storm. Click for full view

UPDATE: Plea Deal Falls Apart–Hunter Biden was in Court in Wilmington at 10am

By Mari Lou / July 26, 2023

Update: Fox News reports that Hunter Biden pleads ‘not guilty’ as his plea deal falls apart during a Delaware court appearance this morning. Original Post: Hunter Biden is due in US District Court in Wilmington this morning, after a plea deal was reached sparing him of felony charges. Attorney Julianne Murray from the Talk of…