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Lewes Home Heavily Damaged by Fire

By Mari Lou / May 21, 2023

A fire that heavily damaged a Lewes home Saturday afternoon was accidental. State Fire Marshal investigators say a malfunctioning golf cart in the garage sparked the fire. Lewes and Rehoboth firefighters were called just before 5pm to the home on Robinson Drive and found heavy fire coming from the attached garage. Fire crews were on…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 21, 2023

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 5-20-23

By Mari Lou / May 20, 2023

Susan – 302-396-8508 – Dr. Scholls – 8w, slip on shoes – $15 – Eureka Imperial 840 Upright vacuum – $25 – Bissell Upright – $25 Vicky – 302-645-2790 – Martini & Rossi blue and red beach umbrella – $25 – Set of oak snack tables – $25 – Clothes closet 7ft tall x 2.5ft…

Weather Impacting Maritime Day Activities in Lewes

By Mari Lou / May 20, 2023

Due to the weather conditions, the following changes are in effect for the Lewes Maritime Day and Overfalls Opening Ceremony scheduled to take place on Saturday, 20 May 2023. The opening ceremony planned for 10 am in Canalfront Park is canceled. However, a smaller memorial service will be held at the gangway of the ship…

UD Parents Target of Phone Scam

By Mari Lou / May 20, 2023

University of Delaware Police report that the parents of 2 U-D students received scam phone calls from people claiming that their student was being arrested – and money was needed to be sent immediately. In one case the call appeared to come from a University of Delaware PD number. University Police remind you that NO…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-19-23

By Mari Lou / May 20, 2023

The weather remained too rough for boats to sail on Friday, but 475 anglers entered the Joe Morris Memorial Canal Flounder Tournament that saw Monica Powell come out on top with a 4.93-pound flatfish. I believe this is the first time a lady has won the tournament. Second place went to Wesley Scott with a…

Shooting Incident Damages Dover Home and an Elementary School

By Mari Lou / May 20, 2023

Dover Police are investigating a shooting incident that left a home and a window at an Elementary School damaged. Police were called just before 8 Friday morning after a home on North West Street was struck by gunfire – the home was occupied at the time, but no one was injured. Police learned that just…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 20, 2023

Jennifer – Gull hanging out at the Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club. Click for full view

MSP Traffic Stop on Route 50 near Berlin Leads to Arrests for Drugs and a Stolen Firearm

By Mari Lou / May 19, 2023

A traffic stop on Route 50 near Berlin Friday morning in Worcester County led to the arrest of two men on drug and weapons charges. Police stopped a Camry for speeding around 3 Friday morning and noticed possible impairment in the Driver – 31 year old Javon Brittingham of Salisbury. Further investigation turned up a…

Dover Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for 2nd Degree Murder

By Mari Lou / May 19, 2023

A Kent County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison – suspended after 30 years for 6 months of work release or home confinement. Kent County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Clark sentenced 37 year old Kyle Leonard who pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder in the shooting death of his mother. Leonard lived…

Greenwood Man Charged with Sexual Abuse, Assault & Arson

By Mari Lou / May 19, 2023

A Greenwood man has been arrested on numerous counts of sexual abuse and assault following an investigation that began earlier this week. Delaware State Police say an 18 year old woman reported that she was threatened by 52 year old Darren Gingerich the day before at an event that he forced her to leave early.…

Millsboro Municipal Election Set for Sat, June 10

By Mari Lou / May 19, 2023

Voters in Millsboro will go to the polls on Saturday June 10 to elect three people to the Town Council. In District 2 incumbent Ron O’Neal was the only candidate to file – he will return to the Council. In District 3 incumbent Faye Lingo is challenged by Matthew Davis. For the at-large seat, incumbent…

Consumer Alert from MD Attorney General Ahead of this Weekend’s Preakness Stakes

By Mari Lou / May 19, 2023

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is issuing a Consumer Alert. He urges Marylanders to be aware of deceptive online sports betting companies – especially in advance of this weekend’s 148th Running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Baltimore. Watch for deceptive practices and scams. CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF APPROVED SPORTS WAGERING COMPANIES…

Cambridge Man Arrested After Shots Fired During Argument

By Mari Lou / May 19, 2023

A Cambridge man was arrested by Easton Police on Wednesday. Police were called for shots fired at the Easton Walmart – and learned that 63 year old Edwin Phillips of Cambridge was involved in an argument with two other people when he fired a shotgun into the air. Phillips was arrested and the shotgun seized.…

DE Unemployment Down Slightly

By Mari Lou / May 19, 2023

Delaware’s unemployment rate has dropped a tenth of a percent to 4.3% for April – still nearly a full percentage point higher than the national average at 3.4%. In Sussex County, unemployment is at 4% in April – a drop from 4.5% in March. There were 21,500 unemployed Delawareans in April of this year, which…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-18-23

By Mari Lou / May 19, 2023

The weather remained too rough for boats to sail on Thursday. The forecast for the next few days is not encouraging. Just to see how the new reservation system was working for spots on the beach this weekend I went on line as if I was going to reserve a place at Cape Henlopen for…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 19, 2023

Donny Reed – a picture from the Talk of Delmarva vault in honor of OC Cruisin’ weekend in Ocean City. Click for full view

UPDATE On Delaware Beach Replenishment Project

By Mari Lou / May 18, 2023

The beach replenishment project in Rehoboth Beach will be completed today and crews will move on to Dewey Beach tonight. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a progress meeting this morning and Public Affairs Officer, Steve Rochette, tells the Talk of Delmarva that Weeks Marine is looking at a late May or early June…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-17-23

By Mari Lou / May 18, 2023

The weather remained too rough for boats to sail on Wednesday. DNREC confirms the new state record tog weighing 22 pounds, 14.4 ounces caught by James Milano of North Babylon, New York on the No Limit with Captain Jon Azato. They also confirm the new state record musky caught on January 11 by Stephen Rutkowski…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 18, 2023

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Morning contrails over Ocean View. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-16-23

By Mari Lou / May 17, 2023

What a difference a day makes. Lots of fish on Monday and only a few on Tuesday. Deanna at Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em said on Monday they had boats bringing in 60 to 100 pounds of black sea bass. On Tuesday they saw one 5-pound bluefish from Indian River Inlet. Mike Damiano and four…

UPDATE: State of the State Town Hall Meeting with Gov Carney in Lewes–Postponed

By Mari Lou / May 17, 2023

UPDATE 5/17/23:  Governor Carney’s State of the State town hall originally scheduled for tomorrow–Thursday, May 18th— at the Lewes Fire Department, Station 2 has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon. Original Post: Governor John Carney along with State Senator Russ Huxtable and Representative Stell Parker Selby as well as members of the Cabinet will…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 17, 2023

ML – Grave site on Gravel Hill Road north of Millsboro. Click for full view

CORRECTION: Sussex County Council Approves Policy on Recognition Documents & Extension for Reassessment Project

By Mari Lou / May 16, 2023

The Sussex County Council was given an update on the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation by Executive Director, Patti Grimes which included information on the expansion of the Selbyville area stage and programs. Council President Mike Vincent revisited a discussion on Tributes, Resolutions and Proclamations that was deferred at the April 24th meeting. With a full…

Virginia Man Sentenced in Worcester County on Sex Charges

By Mari Lou / May 16, 2023

A McLean, Virginia man has been sentenced to serve 25 years in prison for convictions on charges of sexual abuse of a minor and third degree sex offense. Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Beau Oglesby suspended all but 10 years of the sentence and placed 32 year old Alexander Wu on 5 years of supervised…