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Dover Man Arrested for Assault in Milford

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2023

Milford Patrol officers were contacted Friday by a subject asking for help to get property from a residence on NW 2nd Street. As police were heading to that location the subject called to say he’d been assaulted by someone at the residence. Officers arriving at the scene contacted the victim who had visible injuries and…

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals finds MD’s HQL Unconstitutional

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2023

The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has found Maryland’s handgun qualification law unconstitutional. The plaintiffs Maryland Shall Issue first brought this Second Amendment challenge in 2016. Twice the district court dismissed the challenge – but on their third appeal the plaintiffs did present merits of their constitutional claims. The Handgun Qualification Law does not prohibit…

DE Poultry Growers Take Precautions – Avian Influenza Found in Caroline County Broiler Flock

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2023

Delaware poultry owners – including commercial producers and backyard flock owners – should take precautions to protect their flocks from disease. A commercial broiler flock in Caroline County, Maryland has preliminarily confirmed to have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Further confirmation from the US Department of Ag’s National Veterinary Services Lab is pending.…

Two Juveniles Arrested After Chase in Stolen Car in Claymont

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2023

Two juveniles have been arrested after Delaware State Police spotted a Volvo with Pennsylvania tags speeding on Darley Road in Claymont. Police attempted a traffic stop after a computer check showed the vehicle was stolen on November 19th. The driver refused to stop and police chased the vehicle which was traveling at an unsafe speed.…

Special Election for 37th District House Seat Set for December 21st

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2023

A special election for the now-vacant 37th District House seat will be held on Thursday, December 21st. Former state representative Ruth Briggs King resigned from the House effective Wednesday, November 15th – that triggered a state law governing special elections, and a writ of election must be issued within 10 days of the vacancy occurring…

DSP Investigating Shooting in Dover Sunday

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2023

Delaware State Police were called to Bayhealth Hospital Kent Campus Sunday morning just before 3am for a report of a 44 year old man who was being treated for gunshot wounds. Police learned the victim was asleep in his camper at the rear of a home on North Old Mill Road in Dover whens an…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/20/23

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2023

User 284190339 · 11 – 20 – 23 Fishing Report Small craft advisories will turn into gale warnings with heavy rain so I don’t think there will be much fishing for the next few days. I spent some time outside on Monday and it was darn cold. The only Monday fishing report I had was…

Pocomoke Residents Charged with Animal Cruelty

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2023

Worcester County Animal Control responded to an animal complaint on Bonneville Avenue in Pocomoke on October 2nd. Two dogs were found on the porch in a crate – one of them was dead. Officers noticed evidence of other dogs being neglected, but residents refused to meet with officers at the scene. A warrant was obtained…

$4-million Federal Highway Administration Digital Construction Grant Awarded for DelDOT

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2023

Delaware’s Congressional Delegation Monday announced that DelDOT will receive a $4-million grant through the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration’s Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems grant program. Senators Carper, Coons and Congresswoman Blunt Rochester sent a letter to the US DOT in support of DelDOT’s application in August. This grant program was created by…

AG Jennings Announces $30-million Order Against Student Lender for Illegal Practices

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2023

A Delaware bankruptcy court has approved a stipulated judgment that will require bankrupt student lender Prehired to provide over $30-million in relief to student borrowers nationwide. Delaware AG Kathy Jennings says Prehired made false promises of job placement, trapping students with income share loans that violated the law and resorted to abusive debt collection practices…

UPDATED: Sussex Central HS Principal Fired by Indian River School District

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2023

Over the weekend, Sussex Central High School principal, Dr. Bradley Layfield, was fired by the District School Board. Layfield’s attorney, Thomas Neuberger says that the notice came in written form on Saturday. This incident began in May when the Indian River School District announced that ‘some staff’ had been placed on administrative leave. This, in…

Fire Near Snow Hill Saturday Remains Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2023

A residential structure fire Saturday afternoon in Snow Hill is under investigation by the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s office. Snow Hill firefighters were called around 2pm for a fire on Figgs Landing Road and found significant smoke and fire conditions throughout the single story home. Fire officials say the home is a complete loss. No…

Fire at J&J Contracting Storage Facility in Felton Saturday – Accidental

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2023

A commercial building fire on South Dupont Highway in Felton Saturday afternoon has been ruled accidental by the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office. Felton Community firefighters were called by a rental tenant at the J&J Contracting Storage Facility just after 2:30pm. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy smoke and fire inside the building. Assistance…

Public Comment on MD Offshore Wind Project Ends at 11:59pm Monday

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2023

A draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Maryland Offshore Wind project was announced at the end of September and published in the Federal Register on October 6 – opening a 45-day public comment period. That public comment period ends at 11:59pm tonight. Fenwick Island officials encourage residents to submit comments. They say the lease…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/19/23

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2023

User 284190339 · 11 – 19 – 23 Fishing Report Small craft advisories were up again on Sunday causing a blow out for the weekend. The remainder of the week is not looking too spiffy for fishing, duck hunting maybe, but fishing, not so much. I did get a couple of reports from earlier in…

Two Vehicle Crash in Dover Leaves 1 Dead

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2023

Dover Police are investigating a vehicle crash that left Camden man dead. Police were called around 11:30 Saturday night to North DuPont Highway. They learned that a Buick, driven by a 20 year old Smyrna woman was northbound in Dover. A Toyota driven by a 50 year old Camden man was turning left from southbound…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2023

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Indian River Inlet Bridge. Click for full view

AAA Estimates More to Travel for Thanksgiving Holiday

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2023

If you’re planning to visit friends or family over Thanksgiving – you will be among a LOT of travelers – regardless of whether you go by planes, trains or automobiles. AAA Mid-Atlantic expects over 55-million people will travel 50 miles or more over the Thanksgiving holiday period – an increase of 2.3% from last year…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/18/23

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2023

User 284190339 · 11 – 18 – 23 Fishing Report With small craft advisories up on Saturday no boats left their docks or trailers at Lewes or Indian River Marina. The small craft advisories will remain up on Sunday. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said the few anglers that could put up with the wind…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2023

Alan Henney – Rehoboth Beach – Birds on a branch. Click for full view

Paraprofessional Arrested for Sending Explicit Photos to Student

By Mari Lou / November 18, 2023

A 21 year old Millsboro woman has been charged with sending explicit photographs to a 16 year old student. Delaware State Police received a report from Laurel High School alleging 21 year old Emma Brewington, a Laurel High School paraprofessional, had been communicating with the student electronically since September. During their investigation, detectives found explicit…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 11/18/23

By Mari Lou / November 18, 2023

Ron – 302-260-1753 – Garelick Boat seat – NEW IN BOX – fits 2 and 3/4 inch pedestal – $50 – 15ft Cape Hatteras Kayak with Paddles – $300 Beau – 302-684-4886 – Organizer full of Knitting and Crochet needles – FREE John – 302-212-5413 – Track side motorcycle stand – $20 Bob – 410-430-7552…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/17/23

By Mari Lou / November 18, 2023

User 284190339 · 11 – 17 – 23 Fishing Report Friday saw good fishing weather and fish were caught from the ocean. Small craft advisories are up for Saturday and Sunday. I received a notice from the Parks Division that the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park will have some portions closed for inspection…

New Choptank Rates Take Effect December 1st

By Mari Lou / November 17, 2023

On Wednesday, Choptank Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors voted to approved the proposed rate changes – which will go into effect on December 1st. Officials say that distribution rates are increasing – the cost of purchasing electricity from their generation supplier, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, is decreasing. And Choptank is passing that full reduction on…

Last 145 Feet of Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier Closed for Structural Analysis

By Mari Lou / November 17, 2023

The last 145 feet of the 1300 foot-long Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier has been closed as part of an ongoing annual structural analysis. The study will include an underwater review of the pilings by a dive team. It’s not know the extent of repairs that will be needed or when this portion of…