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Felton Man Charged with Drug & Traffic Offenses

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2023

Felton Police stopped a vehicle for a registration violation on Saturday. Before towing the vehicle, police did an inventory inspection which turned up a bag in the back seat containing a digital scale, 31 grams of MDMA/ecstasy tablets and over 129 grams of marijuana wrapped in five separate bags. The driver, 45 year old Elgin…

Three Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses after Lewes Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2023

A traffic stop by Delaware State Police in Lewes Monday night led to the arrest of three from Seaford and Milton. A trooper on patrol spotted a white Cadillac DeVille outside the Wawa on Dartmouth Drive which had recently been reported as being involved in a shots fired incident in the Milton area. The trooper…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-29-23

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2023

Small craft advisories plus on and off rain on Monday made for a pretty miserable Memorial Day. A few private and charter boats tried the sea bass grounds, but they did not do very well. Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em reported that the No Limit brought in the first yellowfin tuna of the season. They…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2023

Kit Dukas – Granddaughter enjoying South Bethany Beach. Click for full view

Millsboro Teen Arrested Driving Stolen Car

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2023

A Millsboro man was spotted in a stolen car near Frankford Sunday night. Delaware State Police say a trooper saw a Hyundai Elantra on Pyle Center Road south of Shockley Town Road. A computer check of the registration showed the car was reported stolen by Salisbury Police on May 25. The trooper tried to stop…

Dover Man Charged with DUI and Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2023

A Dover man has been charged with DUI and gun offenses after an investigation Saturday. Delaware State Police were called just before 3am for a person passed out behind the wheel after a Ford Edge was found stopped against a curb in the northbound lanes on South Dupont Highway. When Troopers contacted the driver, 25…

Early Morning Lincoln Fire Ruled Accidental

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2023

State Fire Marshal investigators say an early morning fire on Hickory Lane near Lincoln was accidental. Ellendale firefighters were called around 4am for a fire in a single story home. Crews found fire through the roof when they arrived at the scene. Officials say ten people were able to escape without injury. Investigators say the…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-28-23

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2023

Small craft advisories on Sunday kept boats off the ocean and bay, but fish were caught out of the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal, Indian River Inlet and from the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that Dennis Connell caught a 5.65-pound Delaware Citation Weakfish at the Outer Wall on a…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2023

Dianne Burk – Memorial Day sign at South Bowers VFC on Thompsonville Road north of Milford. Click for full view

UPDATED: Part of Camden Ave to Close for Rumble Strip Removal in Salisbury on Tuesday

By Mari Lou / May 28, 2023

UPDATED – 05-29-23 – The City of Salisbury will be removing the temporary rumble strips and installing permanent flashing stop signs at the intersection of Camden Ave. and South Blvd. The temporary rumble strips are planned to be removed during the day on Tuesday, May 30th. This road work will require closing down Camden Ave.…

UPDATED: Early Morning Crash in Bethany Beach Damages Utility Pole

By Mari Lou / May 28, 2023

A crash just after 4 Sunday morning left a utility pole down near Route 1 and Jefferson Bridge Road and some Bethany Beach area residents without power. Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire personnel found a Jeep Wrangler with wires and the pole down on the vehicle – and one person trapped inside the vehicle. Delmarva Power…

Sussex County Memorial Day Ceremony Sunday Afternoon in Georgetown & Monday Events

By Mari Lou / May 28, 2023

The Sussex County Memorial Day celebration will be held on The Circle in Georgetown this afternoon beginning at 1:30. The keynote speaker is Sgt 1st Class Justin Downen, US Army National Guard. He is a combat veteran of the 3rd Special Forces Group and founder the the Green Beret Project, which mentors and empowers disadvantaged…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-27-23

By Mari Lou / May 28, 2023

The holiday weekend did not get off to a good start with small craft advisories up on Saturday and back up on Sunday. Lewes Harbour Marina said Gracie Hudson used a Nic Rig that she bought at the store with a minnow to catch a flounder out of the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal. Nine-year-old Jackson…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 5-27-23

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2023

Kim – 443-859-5675 – LOOKING FOR:  Turkeys – FOR SALE:  2 male 5-month old German Sheppard puppies – ask for price Rusty – 302-628-0102 – Char broil wood burning smoker grill – $200 Trey – 561-281-5307 – LOOKING FOR: Older Coleman generator 2000-5000 watts, 120 volts – Brand new Henry sewing machine – $435 –…

Rehoboth Beach Patrol Begin Another Season on the Sand

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2023

As they have for the past few years, the Rehoboth Beach patrol started their summer beach season with a bell ringing ceremony. The bell begins each guard day throughout the summer to let everyone know the beach patrol is on duty – and it will ring until the last day of guard duty in September.…

Caroline County Sheriff Investigating Death of 18-month old Child in Preston

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2023

Caroline County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Marsh Creek Road in Preston for a death investigation involving an 18-month old child. Sheriff’s officials say the investigation indicates the child was struck by a vehicle Friday evening while playing in the back yard of their home. The driver of the vehicle is a 30 year old…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-26-23

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2023

The ocean was not pretty on Friday, but a couple of boats ran out to the sea bass grounds and came back with the target species. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid and the Surface Tension both made the run to ocean structure and found the sea bass in a feeding mood. Captain Cary Evans…

Nationwide “Operation We Will Find You” Locates 225 Endangered Missing Children

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2023

Over a period of 10 weeks, the US Marshals Service has conducted a nationwide operation “Operation We Will Find You” – a nationwide missing child operation. During this operation 225 endangered missing children – including runaways and those abducted by non-custodial persons – were recovered or safely located. The operation was conducted from multiple locations…

Investigation into Drug Dealing Leads to Arrest of Frankford Man

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2023

A narcotics investigation by the Sussex County Drug Unit has led to the arrest of a Frankford man. On Friday detectives from the Sussex County Drug Unit and Governor’s Task Force executed a search warrant at 43 year old Billy Mumford’s residence on Pepper Trail in Frankford. Mumford was found in Selbyville where he was…

Fire at Middlesex Beach Friday Night Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2023

Firefighters from southern Sussex County were called for a residential fire just after 9:30pm at Middlesex Beach. Crews arriving at the scene found smoke showing from a two story single family home on pilings on East Bayberry Road. Firefighters were able to put out the fire in the attic and remained on the scene for…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2023

Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – 2018 super moon at Roosevelt Inlet in Lewes. Click for full view

Mother of Emma Cole of Smyrna Accepts Plea Deal in Child’s Death

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2023

The mother of a 3 year old Smyrna girl has pleaded guilty in the death of Emma Cole of Smyrna. Officials at the Department of Justice say 31 year old Kristie Haas has pleaded guilty to 1st degree murder by abuse or neglect, 3 counts of endangering the welfare of a child and one count…

Millsboro Man Arrested on Felony Weapons Charges

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2023

A traffic stop just after 2am Friday led to the arrest of a Millsboro man on felony weapons charges. Delaware State Police, on patrol in the area of Line Road and Stable Lane, attempted to stop a pickup with dark window tinting, but no tint waiver on file with the DMV. The driver of the…

New 4-Way Stop Coming to Salisbury

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2023

A new traffic pattern is being implemented at the South Boulevard and Camden Avenue intersection in Salisbury today! This crossing is transitioning to a 4-way stop using temporary stop signs and permanent stop signs installed within two weeks. City of Salisbury officials say the lights are also being changed from flashing yellow to flashing red,…

EXPIRED: TODAY is the Deadline for Comments on Electric Vehicle Mandate

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2023

Commenting on the Electric Vehicle Sales Mandate will end at the close of business today. DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin is expected to rule on whether Delaware will use the ACCII standards adopted by California in 2022 by early summer of this year. Send your comments in written form by email to DNRECHearingComments@delaware.gov or by using…