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Indian River School District School Calendar Update for Jan 14, 2026

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2025

Indian River School District families please be advised that Wednesday, January 14, 2026 will now be a regular school day for students and staff. The day was previous designated as no school for students and a professional learning day for staff. The calendar change will serve as a make-up day for the October 13 weather cancellation. The Board of…

One Injured in West Ocean City Cottage Fire

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2025

One person was flown to a Baltimore-area hospital after being pulled from a residential structure fire in a cottage on Old Bridge Road in West Ocean City Monday afternoon. Ocean City firefighters were called to the cottage around 4:30 where they found an adult occupant inside who was unable to evacuate. Investigation by the Worcester…

Matt Bucher Files to Run for 33rd District DE House Seat

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2025

Milford School Board Vice President Matt Bucher has filed to run as a candidate for 33rd District State Representative. He is filing to succeed Charles Postles who is retiring after the end of the current term. Bucher says he’s running because the 33rd District needs someone who knows how to fight, knows how to win,…

UPDATED: MD Gov. Moore Appoints Howard “Kevin” Anderson of Somerset County to Fill District 38A Seat in Maryland House of Delegates

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2025

UPDATED – 11/25/25 – Maryland Governor Wes Moore has agreed to the recommendation of Howard “Kevin” Anderson of Somerset County by the Republican Central Committees of Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester Counties to replace the late Charles Otto, who died in October. Gov. Moore has appointed Kevin Anderson to fill the 38A House of Delegates seat…

33rd District Representative Charles Postles Not Running for Re-election

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2025

Representative Charles Postles from the 33rd District has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026. Postles recently recovered from an illness and has decided that not representing the 33rd will give him more time to deal with personal family issues. The decision did not come easily and after several months of consideration has…

Two Injured in Bridgeville Crash Monday

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2025

A vehicle crash Monday afternoon just after 1:30 on Route 13 in Bridgeville sent two people to an area hospital. Delaware State Police say a Bronco driven by a 36 year old Felton woman and a GMC driven by a 76 year old Bridgeville man were stopped at the red light on Redden Road. When…

Kent County, DE Government Closings for Thanksgiving

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2025

Kent County Administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27th , and Friday, November 28th in observance of  Thanksgiving. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, December 1, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Kent County trash collection services will be adjusted as follows: Thursday customers will have service on Friday, November 28. …

Wicomico County Government Closures for Thanksgiving

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2025

WICOMICO COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Thursday, November 27, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and Friday, November 28, 2025 in observance of Native Heritage Day.   CONVENIENCE CENTERS, LANDFILL, BRUSH PILE, FERRIES THANKSGIVING DAY & NATIVE HERITAGE DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE On Thursday, November 27, 2025, the Newland Park…

No DART Bus Service on Thanksgiving Day

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2025

No DART Bus Service on Thanksgiving Day; Regular Service Resumes on Friday Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025 – DART statewide services, both fixed route and paratransit, will not operate on Thanksgiving Day. SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line will operate on a Weekend/Holiday schedule. Train passengers are encouraged to purchase their train fares in advance. Day After Thanksgiving,…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/25/25

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2025

User 284190339 · 11-25-25 Fishing Report Monday the wind picked up and the fishing went down. Tuesday is looking good during the day with a small craft advisory already up for Tuesday evening. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle had the usual report of tog caught from the Inlet rocks on sand fleas and green crabs.…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2025

Carol Tabor – Ocean View – Sunset over the Indian River. Click for full view

Dover Man Charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide in Thursday Shooting

By Mari Lou / November 24, 2025

A Dover man has been arrested in a shooting that resulted in the death of a 59 year old Dover man. Dover Police began their investigation Thursday evening when they were called to an apartment on Courtside Drive. They found the 59 year old victim with a gun shot wound to the upper body. He…

41st District Representative Rich Collins will Not Run for Re-election in 2026

By Mari Lou / November 24, 2025

41st District Representative Rich Collins has announced that he will not run for re-election. Representative Collins made the announcement on Monday’s “Your Turn Delmarva” with MJ Powell on the Talk of Delmarva. He was first elected in 2014 to serve the 41st District, which includes the municipalities of Millsboro, Dagsboro, Frankford, and Selbyville, as well…

Berlin Police Chief Announces Retirement

By Mari Lou / November 24, 2025

Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing has announced his retirement after over 30 years in service to the community of Berlin. Downing began with the Berlin PD in 1991 and was appointed Acting Chief in February of 2000 and appointed Chief on December 1, 2002. Downing was the first African American administrator and first African American…

Blessings for Badges to Prepare and Deliver Thanksgiving Meals to Working First Responders on Thursday

By Mari Lou / November 24, 2025

There will be lots of activity at the Millsboro and Leipsic Fire Halls Wednesday night and Thursday morning as volunteers for Mountaire’s non-profit Blessings for Badges put together hot meals for every first responder that will be away from family at work on Thanksgiving. Food, funding and manpower has been donated by restaurants and service…

Dover Man Charged in Shooting Incident Sunday Morning in Dover

By Mari Lou / November 24, 2025

Dover Police were called to West Loockerman Street early Sunday morning for a shots fired complaint. Police were able to determine that 36 year old Anthony Simpson of Dover fired a handgun in front of a crowd and left in a vehicle. He was found in an apartment on South New Street and arrested without…

Auction for DNREC Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tags Begins Tues, Nov 25

By Mari Lou / November 24, 2025

DNREC will kick off the 75th Anniversary celebration of Delaware State Parks in 2026 with the annual low-digit surf fishing plate auction – which begins on Tuesday at 9am at usgovbid.com. Get your bid in by Thursday, December 11th to support efforts to preserve the state’s natural and historic resources – and maintain popular recreational opportunities. There…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/24/25

By Mari Lou / November 24, 2025

User 284190339 · 11-24-25 Fishing Report Sunday the weather was less than perfect, but fishermen went out in the ocean and caught fish. I stopped by Lewes Harbour Marina just in time to see Andrew Connors finish cleaning a four-man limit of tog caught on Fenwick Shoal. I didn’t get the angler’s name, but I…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 11/22/25

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2025

    NAME: Marty / 410-446-4583 / Ocean View ITEM: 2 Minelab Vanquish 440 IQ Metal Detectors DESCRIPTION: Easy to use with automatic settings for beach, relics, coins and custom. Includes a 10″ x 7″ coil, earphones, rain cover and 4 “AA” batteries. Original box included. Willing to teach how to use it. AMOUNT: $225/each…

Rehoboth Beach Approves 250th Anniversary Independence Day Fireworks Display

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2025

Ahead of the 250th Anniversary celebration – the City of Rehoboth Beach has approved an agreement with Zambelli Fireworks Manufacturing for the July 5th fireworks show next summer. While past Independence Day fireworks in Rehoboth Beach have been by Zambelli – this coming summer’s will be extra special as it is the USA’s 250th Birthday.…

Overnight Closure of Centre Road in Salisbury – November 24th & 25th

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2025

The City of Salisbury Department of Infrastructure and Development announces that a road closure is scheduled to occur on Centre Road in the area leading up to North Salisbury Blvd beginning Monday, November 24 and 25. This is scheduled to occur overnight from 10pm to 6am and will require the full road closure of Centre…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/23/25

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2025

User 284190339 · 11-23-25 Fishing Report Saturday, we had decent weather and I was disappointed that more folks didn’t take advantage and do some fishing. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle did have some striped bass to tell us about. Several stripers in the 20 to 24-inch size were caught on swim shads during Saturday morning…

MD AG Brown Wins Lawsuit Stopping Elimination of Four Federal Agencies

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2025

The US District Court for the District of Rhode Island has granted a motion for summary judgement in a lawsuit brought by Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general – including Delaware – to stop the elimination of four federal agencies by the Trump administration. An Executive Order by…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/22/25

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2025

User 284190339 · 11-22-25 Fishing Report Friday, we had beautiful fishing weather and that resulted in some beautiful fishing. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Katydid and the Shooter Dog had a boat limit of tog from ocean structure. Several private boats had excellent catches of tog from the Outer Wall and the Ice Breakers…

Lincoln Man Charged with DUI After Coverdale Road Crash

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2025

Delaware State Police say a 51 year old Lincoln man was charged after a single vehicle crash Thursday night on Coverdale Road. Police were called just after 8pm where they found a pickup truck went off the west side of the roadway near Mill Park Drive, struck a guardrail and stopped in a ditch. The…