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American Legion Nanticoke Post 6 in Seaford to Restore World War I Field Artillery Piece

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2023

The removal for renovation of the World War I Field Artillery Piece – the cannon – that is on the front lawn of the American Legion Nanticoke Post 6 in Seaford will take place on August 31st. The cannon was given to the Post in 1931 by the US Army. A crane will haul the…

New Director Chosen at Salisbury Zoo

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2023

The Salisbury Zoo has hired from within for its new Director. A national search was done, but Chuck Eicholz, who served as the acting zoo director since the retirement of former Director Leonora Dillon at the end of June, was chosen. Eicholz brings nearly 40 years of experience in animal care and had served as…

City of Rehoboth Invites Residents, Stakeholders to “Reach Out” on New Engagement Platform

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2023

The City of Rehoboth Beach invites you to visit “Reach Out Rehoboth” to learn about current city projects and to provide suggestions, ideas, comments and questions through a variety of tools. City Manager Laurence Christian hopes this will lead to more collaborative, better decision-making. You’ll find surveys and polls that can be responded to, share…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-24-23

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2023

User 284190339 · 08 – 24 – 23 Fishing Report Thursday was a good fishing day and fish were caught from the ocean and bay. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Surface Tension had flounder and dolphin for her party over ocean structure. The Angler caught croaker and flounder over bay structure. Breakwater Tackle on the…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2023

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-23-23

By Mari Lou / August 24, 2023

User 284190339 · 08 – 23 – 23 Fishing Report Nothing new and exciting on Wednesday. Thursday looks good, but Friday is going to be a tad rough and wet. At Lewes Harbour Marina we learned that the Katydid had 10 flounder and a 41-pound black drum. The Angler once again returned from bay structure…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 24, 2023

Kimberly Sprout – Millsboro – Wasp gnoshing on a caterpillar on the car antenna in West Ocean City Click for full view

REMINDER: Woodland Ferry Closure Thursday, Aug 24

By Mari Lou / August 23, 2023

Closure of the Woodland Ferry on Thursday, August 24th. The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the Woodland Ferry near Seaford will not open Thursday morning. Normal operations will resume Friday, August 25th.

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-22-23

By Mari Lou / August 23, 2023

User 284190339 · 08 – 22 – 23 Fishing Report While NOAA did not issue small craft advisories, charter boat captains knew that northeast winds at 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 would make for some very uncomfortable conditions for their passengers. Therefore, no charter boats left the dock on Tuesday. A few…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 23, 2023

Phillip Patterson – Sky over Hartly. Click for full view

UPDATED: Filing Deadline for Salisbury Mayor & City Council Election – Mayor Heath Withdraws from Race

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2023

UPDATED – 10:25pm – Tuesday was the final day for candidates to file to run for Mayor or City Council in Salisbury. And changes were happening right up to the deadline. Mayor Jack Heath withdrew from the mayor’s race citing health reasons. Wayne King also withdrew from the mayor’s race, but filed to run for…

UPDATED: 2 Alarm Fire Near Berlin Brings Firefighters from 3 Counties

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2023

Berlin firefighters were called to the Exxon Station off Route 50 at Friendship Road just before 11:30 Tuesday morning. Crews arriving found fire on the roof of the building and smoke conditions throughout the inside. A second alarm was struck. Fire crews from Worcester, Wicomico and Sussex Counties responded and were on the scene for…

Worcester County Hazmat Unit & Fire Officials Respond to Hazmat Situation at Ocean Pines Yacht Club

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2023

One employee at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club was taken to an area hospital for evaluation after a hazmat incident Tuesday afternoon. The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department was called just after 3pm for a chemical spill in the kitchen at the Yacht Club. Everyone was moved out of the building while the Worcester County…

Wicomico County Health Department Reports First Instance of EEE in Wicomico County

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2023

Wicomico County Health Department officials report that a mosquito pool in the area of Johnson Wildlife Management Area in Salisbury recently tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis or EEE. These types of virus or transmitted by infected mosquitoes and spread to humans, birds, horses and other animals. Health officials urge you to take steps to…

VIDEO: Lewes Police Investigating Shots Fired at Jefferson Apartments Early Monday Morning

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2023

Lewes Police are looking for the suspect who fired a gun at a parked white Crown Victoria at the Jefferson Apartments on Kings Highway in Lewes early Monday morning just after 2:30. Police found numerous ejected spent bullet casings and bullet holes I the windshield and hood area of the car. Investigation reveals no people…

Dover Man Arrested after Drug Investigation

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2023

A drug investigation by Dover Police Department’s Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime unit ended after a search warrant was executed Monday morning on Revolutionary Boulevard and police arrested 32 year old Jermaine Boyd of Dover. A search of the property turned up over 19 grams of fentanyl, ammunition, over 2000 MDMA pills, packaging material and…

UPDATED: Dover PD Make an Arrest in August 12 Road Rage Robbery

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2023

UPDATED – 08/22/23 – Dover Police have arrested one of the suspects in a road rage robbery that occurred on August 12th at the Wawa on Forrest Avenue in Dover. Investigation led to police to 34 year old Chanade Dohman who was arrested Friday without incident. Dohman is charged with: She is being held at…

Vote on Wil King Station Project Expected Thursday by Planning & Zoning Commission

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2023

Action on the Wil King Station application by the Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission on August 10th was deferred after the Commission’s attorney, Vince Robertson, told them that testimony giving during the public hearing in July gave rise to a potential recusal by his firm (Parkowski, Guerke & Swayze) in assisting P&Z on this…

UPDATED: Delaware Animal Services Arrest Felton Couple for Cockfighting

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2023

UPDATED – 08/22/23 – A Felton couple has been charged with animal fighting. Officials with Delaware Animal Services have charged 51 year old Billy Keen and 43 year old Andrea Keen with one felony count each of possessing an animal for the purpose of fighting. Andrea Keen was charged with an additional felony count of…

Governor John Carney to Sign Several Bills This Afternoon

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2023

Governor John Carney will sign several bills this afternoon at Legislative Hall in Dover. Included in this signing ceremony is Senate Bill 51 which will prohibit food establishments from handing out single serving plastic implements – including plastic straws & polystyrene foam containers. Senate Bill 155 is a special license plate for Plastic Free Delaware,…

DSP Looking for Information into Shots Fired at Laurel Area Home

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2023

Delaware State Police were called to Shiloh church road near Laurel around 11 Saturday night for a report of gunshots. Troopers arriving on the scene found a car that was parked in a driveway was struck twice – the home was occupied by four adults and a child – no one was injured. Police have…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-21-23

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2023

User 284190339 · 08 – 21 – 23 Fishing Report Monday saw good fishing conditions and fish were caught out of the bay and ocean. Tuesday is not looking too good with lots of northeast wind. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid had a catch of flounder, the Surface Tension had dolphin as did…

MSP Investigating Shooting Death in Cambridge

By Mari Lou / August 21, 2023

Maryland State Police are investigating deadly shooting that occurred around 12:30 Monday morning on Henry Street in Cambridge. Cambridge Police were called for a shooting and found the victim, 37 year old Kenneth Ramcharan, with an apparent gunshot wound. Ramcharan was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS and the MSP Homicide Unit was requested…

Boaters Can Now Pass Under Mispillion River Drawbridge in Milford – What to Do…

By Mari Lou / August 21, 2023

Now that the Mispillion River Drawbridge has been returned to service, DelDOT reminds boat owners of what they must do to pass through the open span. At least 24 hours in advance, boat operators wishing to transit between Milford and points east of Rehoboth Boulevard need to schedule a bridge opening by calling DelDOT’s Transportation…

PA Man Charged after Traffic Stop Near Laurel

By Mari Lou / August 21, 2023

A traffic stop Sunday just after 10pm led to the arrest of a Pennsylvania man on gun and drug charges. Delaware State Police on patrol spotted a vehicle with expired tags traveling northbound on Route 13 near Gordy Road near Laurel. The trooper stopped the vehicle and while speaking with the driver, 46 year old…