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Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 01/24/26

By Mari Lou / January 31, 2026

    John / 302-682-1047 ITEM: Amateur Radio DESCRIPTION: Kenwood TM-V71A. In excellent condition. Low usage in an indoor temperature controlled environment. Non-Smoking. The Kenwood TM-V71A is an FM mobile ham radio built for 2 meters and 70 centimeters, with up to 50 watts of power on both bands for strong, dependable coverage. One standout…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 31, 2026

Margaret May – Lewes – Moon on ice at Red Mill Pond. Click for full view

Maryland Overdose Deaths Fall for Fourth Straight Year – Reach 10-Year Low

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2026

Overdose deaths in Maryland are at the lowest level seen in the last 10 years – with a 53% decrease from the state’s historic high of 2800 in 2021. Governor Wes Moore Friday announced that the latest provisional data from the Maryland Overdose Data Dashboard shows that drug overdose deaths last year decreased by 26%…

Gov Meyer Signs Executive Order Launching Statewide Smart Growth Visioning, Corridor Planning & Downtown Revitalization Expansion

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has signed Executive Order #16 which certified the 2025 update to the Delaware Strategies for State Policies and Spending. This is a comprehensive plan that frames the State’s investments in transportation infrastructure, economic development and preservation of open space and ag lands. The updated strategies reflect the State’s renewed approach to…

Delaware DMV Warns of Statewide Scam

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2026

A new text message phishing scam has surfaced referencing the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles which states that the recipient has an outstanding traffic violation and needs to “click on a link” to pay the amount due by a specific date to avoid suspension of their vehicle registration and driving privileges. This is a scam…

Air Travel ID Changes Coming this Sunday, February 1

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2026

Are you planning domestic air travel this year? Changes are coming – beginning this Sunday, February 1st! If you fly without a state-issued REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card – it has a star in the corner, a valid US Passport or another acceptable form of identification to provide at a TSA checkpoint –…

UPDATED: MSP Have Located Missing Wicomico County Teen

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2026

UPDATED – 01/30/26 – Maryland State Police report that Lilith Keith was located this morning. Thank you ============================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 01/25/26 – Your help is needed to locate a missing 14 year old in Wicomico County. Maryland State Police say Lilith Keith was reported missing on Saturday, January 24th – she was last seen…

Bill to Protect Delaware Electric Customers from Financial Impact of Data Centers Released from House Committee

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2026

Legislation that would prevent residential, small business and other electric customers from footing the bill for energy costs from large energy-use facilities from has been released from the House Natural Resources & Energy Committee. House Bill 233, sponsored by Representative Frank Burns and Senator Stephanie Hansen, would require Public Service Commission-regulated utilities like Delmarva Power…

AG Jennings, DCADV Announce Collaboration with Ring Providing over $250,000 in Home Security

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2026

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced a collaboration with the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Ring to support domestic violence survivors. The DCADV has received 1000 Ring X Line camera devices – along with a Ring Protect Subscription for the life of each device to help proved security and safety for victims of…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 30, 2026

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – First sunrise of 2026 in Ocean City. Click for full view

Special Olympics DE Polar Bear Plunge Postponed to March

By Mari Lou / January 28, 2026

Safety has and always will be our top priority at Special Olympics Delaware. Due to severe weather conditions, we, along with our law enforcement and first responder partners, have made the decision to prioritize the safety of all participants, volunteers, athletes, and staff by rescheduling the 2026 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge. The Lewes Polar Bear…

UPDATE: State of Emergency Terminated in Delaware/Driving Restrictions Lifted Statewide

By Mari Lou / January 27, 2026

UPDATED 01/27/26 11:15 AM: Delaware Governor Meyer has lifted the remaining Level 1 Driving Warning in Kent and New Castle Counties, effective at 11:00 a.m.  There are no driving warnings or restrictions in Delaware at this time.  The cold weather advisory remains in effect as temperatures and wind chill will remain well below freezing in…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 27, 2026

Joshua Luciani – Cardinal in snowy bush. Click for full view

WINTER STORM: Worcester County – SNOW EMERGENCY LIFTED

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2026

UPDATED – 01/26/26  6pm – The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack in conjunction with local agencies and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration as of 3 p.m. today (Monday, January 26th 2026) lifted the Snow Emergency Plan in Worcester County. Motorists with questions can contact the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack at 410-641-3101.…

Camden Ave Closure in Salisbury for Sinkhole Repair

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2026

The Department of Waterworks Utilities Division will be conducting repairs on a sinkhole located on the 600 block of Camden Avenue today, Monday, January 26th.   As a result, Camden Avenue will be closed to all traffic—including emergency vehicles—from Newton Street to Maryland Avenue.  Work is expected to conclude by 3:30 p.m., pending any unforeseen circumstances.  To support this effort, no street parking is requested between Market Street and…

UPDATE: WINTER STORM: Wicomico County–State of Emergency to End 5:00 PM Today

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2026

UPDATE 01/26/26:  Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano announces that the State of Emergency for Wicomico County will officially end at 5:00 p.m. today, Monday, January 26th. This decision was made after a thorough review of road and weather conditions across the county. Conditions have improved sufficiently to allow the emergency to be lifted at the…

WINTER STORM: Snowfall on Delmarva

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2026

Bear, Delaware was the big winner in Sunday’s Winter Storm Fern updated snow fall totals according to the National Weather Service posted at 2am Monday with 10-inches of snow – followed by Wilmington with 9-inches. In Sussex County Milton and Selbyville show with about 4-inches. Delaware’s heavier snowfall was in Kent and New Castle Counties.…

WINTER STORM: Dorchester County State of Emergency LIFTED

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2026

UPDATED – 01/26/26 – The State of Emergency, proclaimed by Dorchester County, has been lifted as of 6:00PM tonight, January 26, 2026.   =============================================   ORIGINAL STORY – 01/25/26 – Effective 3:00 AM Sunday, January 25, 2026, and until further notice, all roads within Dorchester County are CLOSED to NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL.   This action is…

WINTER STORM: City of Salisbury

By Mari Lou / January 25, 2026

UPDATED – 01/25/26 – 7pm –  The City of Salisbury announced today that the local state of emergency will be lifted effective 6:00 a.m. tomorrow, Monday, January 26.  This decision follows the successful completion of necessary response and recovery efforts.  City officials expressed appreciation for the cooperation and resilience shown by residents, businesses and emergency personnel throughout the…

WINTER STORM: Rehoboth Beach

By Mari Lou / January 25, 2026

UPDATED – 01/25/26 – 6pm – Rehoboth Beach City Hall offices will open at 11am Monday.   Trash will be picked up and follow the regular schedule =============================================== UPDATED – 01/24/26 – 6:20pm – The City of Rehoboth Beach issued an Emergency Route Declaration.  This declaration establishes designated weather-related Emergency Routes within the City of Rehoboth…

Riverside Drive Fire Saturday Night in Salisbury Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / January 25, 2026

Salisbury firefighters were called to a senior living apartment building on Riverside Drive just before 10:30 on Saturday night for a structure fire. Crews arriving at the scene found fire on the third floor exterior wall of the building. Maryland State Fire Marshal officials continue to investigate and ask anyone with information about this fire…

WINTER STORM: Town of Georgetown – Parking Restrictions Lifted at 7pm Sunday

By Mari Lou / January 25, 2026

UPDATED – 01/25/26 –  All parking restrictions along designated snow emergency routes in Georgetown will be lifted at 7pm.   Residents and visitors are urged to use caution, as there may still be some slippery road conditions due to the extreme cold temperatures. Residents with questions about snow emergency routes can contact the Town Offices at…

WINTER STORM: Kent County, DE

By Mari Lou / January 25, 2026

Trash service for all Kent County trash districts will be on a 1-day delay. There will be no bulk pick up this week. If you have private service or live in a municipality, please check with your provider directly. Monday pick up will be on Tuesday.   Tuesday pick up will be on Wednesday.   Wednesday pick…

WINTER STORM: Sussex County

By Mari Lou / January 25, 2026

Bands of moderate snow continue to overspread Sussex County and the mid-Atlantic region this Sunday morning, with the first storm of the winter season continuing its march across much of the country, bringing with it a mixed bag of tricks that could spell travel troubles and power problems for locales in its path. A winter…

Sussex County Snow Totals Lower Statewide

By Mari Lou / January 25, 2026

The snow began falling just after midnight – New Castle County and Kent County have seen the highest snowfall as of 10am.  Kent and New Castle Counties saw enough snow and cold temperatures for the Driving Restriction Level to be increased there to Level 2, while Sussex County remained at Level 1.