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Sussex County Council to Hear FY 2024 Budget Presentation Tuesday

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2023

Tuesday is budget day at the Sussex County Council. County Administrator Todd Lawson and Finance Director Gina Jennings will present the proposed FY 2024 Budget to the Council. The Council will also discuss and possibly introduce the an ordinance establishing the proposed budget as well as an ordinance to establish annual service charges, assessment rates…

Lewes Man Charged with 5th Offense DUI

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2023

A Lewes man was charged after a traffic stop on Route 9 near the intersection with Dairy Farm Road Friday afternoon. Delaware State Police spotted a Honda accelerate and pass several vehicles without signaling and the driver nearly causing an accident near Dairy arm and Beaver Dam Roads. Police stopped the vehicle and contacted the…

Millsboro PD Officer Indicted for Drug Tampering

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2023

A Millsboro Police sergeant has been indicted for drug tampering. An investigation by the Department of Justice’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust revealed that 34 year old Matthew Dufour tampered with and used drugs stored in the Department’s evidence locker. Dufour faces 10 charges and is currently on administrative leave without pay or…

Felton Woman Charged for Shoplifting from NCCo Target

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2023

A Felton woman has been arrested for shoplifting from the Target at the Christiana Mall Saturday night. Police were called after two unknown female suspects were seen fill up a cart with merchandise inside Target. A white female suspect left the store and was seen scanning the parking lot – then 44 year old Natasha…

Laurel Man Arrested on Drug Charges

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2023

An investigation into drug possession in Laurel Sunday night led to the arrest of 66 year old Wayne Majors. Delaware State Police were called to the Oasis Travel Plaza for a report of a couple having sex in a parked car. When police arrived and contacted the driver, identified as 66 year old Wayne Majors…

Closure of the Woodland Ferry

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2023

The Department of Transportation announces the closure of Woodland Ferry on Friday, May 26 & Monday, May 29. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday, May 30 at 7:00am.

UPDATED: Delaware US Senator Tom Carper Not Seeking 5th Term in US Senate

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2023

Delaware US Senator Tom Carper will not run for re-election. Senator Carper made that announcement this morning along the riverfront in Wilmington. He moved to Delaware towards the end of the Vietnam War, where he served in the US Navy. Just three years later he was elected as Delaware Treasurer and served three terms. That…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-21-23

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2023

Once again, no boats ran to the ocean on Sunday. Some charter and private boats did fish Delaware Bay for black drum. I am happy to see many of these anglers are releasing their fish. Black drum are not that bad to eat, but they can be difficult to clean and the sight of all…

Philadelphia Man Arrested after Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / May 21, 2023

A traffic stop on Dairy Farm Road west of Lewes Saturday morning led to the arrest of a Philadelphia man on drug charges. Delaware State Police spotted a Subaru crossing the double yellow line and when they made contact with the driver, 45 year old John Romano, smelled a strong odor of marijuana. Romano produced…

UPDATED: DSP Investigate Pedestrian Fatal in Bethany Beach

By Mari Lou / May 21, 2023

UPDATED – 5/21/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 89 year old Celeste Speer of Bethany Beach as the woman who died in a fatal pedestrian collision in the Walgreens parking lot in Bethany Beach on May 19. ============================================================= A Bethany Beach woman is dead after she was struck by an SUV in the Walgreens…

EV Town Hall Monday Evening at Sussex Central HS

By Mari Lou / May 21, 2023

This coming Friday is the final day that you can comment on the proposed regulations to eliminate the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars, trucks and SUVs in Delaware. There will be a Town Hall meeting at Sussex Central High School Monday evening at 6:30 in the auditorium. This town hall meeting is sponsored…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-20-23

By Mari Lou / May 21, 2023

Saturday saw small craft advisories on the ocean and they will fly again on Sunday. A couple of boats tried to go for sea bass on Saturday, but they quickly returned to the dock. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that Tristan Ament and Erik Feinauer managed to fish the Coral Beads on Friday and catch two…

Drive Thru Mobile Food Pantry Monday in Georgetown

By Mari Lou / May 21, 2023

The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a drive thru mobile pantry Monday morning at Crossroad Community Church west of Georgetown beginning at 10am. Register in advance to speed up the check-in process – however this is first come, first served and on-site registration will be available. Remember to clear your trunk or back seat…

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…