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Bivalve Garage Fire Thursday – Accidental

By Mari Lou / March 20, 2026

Firefighters from the Westside Volunteer Fire Department were called for a structure fire on Tyaskin Nanticoke Road in Bivalve, MD, Thursday afternoon just before 4:30. Firefighters found a garage on fire – it was brought under control in about 30 minutes. State Fire Marshal investigators say the fire began in the inside of the structure…

Upper Ferry Closure – Overhaul to Be Completed

By Mari Lou / March 20, 2026

As part of the original rehabilitation/over-haul of the Upper Ferry, the final stage of ancillary equipment installation, is prepared to be completed on Monday and Tuesday – March 23rd and 24th, 2026.   This effort will complete the remote cable control system installation and testing, prior to reopening. As such, the Upper Ferry will be closed…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 20, 2026

Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal iced over. Click for full view

Bridgeville Man Sentenced to 96 Months by US District Judge for the District of Delaware

By Mari Lou / March 19, 2026

A Bridgeville man has received a sentence of 96 months in prison for drug trafficking and a weapons offense. US District Judge Jennifer Hall sentenced 31 year old Terry Hammond of Bridgeville for trafficking over 10 kilos of cocaine and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Hammond was arrested after a…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 19, 2026

Ron Smith – Georgetown – Light fog at Ingrams Pond in Millsboro. Click for full view

UPDATE: National Weather Service Confirms 2 EF-1 Tornadoes in Ridgely & Frederica

By Mari Lou / March 18, 2026

UPDATED – 03/18/26 – .Ridgely Maryland Thunderstorm Wind… Peak Wind /E/: 80-90 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.22 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: March 16, 2026 Start Time: 10:24 PM EDT Start Location: 2.4 miles SSW Ridgely / Caroline County / MD Start Lat/Lon: 38.9147 / -75.9027 End Date:…

President Trump Expected at Dignified Transfer Wednesday at DAFB

By Mari Lou / March 18, 2026

President Trump is expected to be at Dover Air Force Base in Dover this afternoon for the dignified transfer of the 6 Air Force and Air National Guard service members who died in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 12th. A U.S. Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed during combat operations while in friendly…

Sussex County Council Tables Possible Moratorium on Cluster Subdivisions; Hears from Librarians

By Mari Lou / March 17, 2026

UPDATE – 03/17/26 – The Sussex County Council faced a mostly full house – of Sussex County librarians and library supporters who all asked the Council to support an increase in the library tax – and if that is not an option this year, to create a library funding task force – made up of county…

Security System Notifies Homeowner of Intruder in Rehoboth Beach House

By Mari Lou / March 17, 2026

Rehoboth Beach Police were contacted on March 9th by a homeowner that his security system notified him that someone was in his house – which should be unoccupied! When police arrived they saw 41 year old Joseph Lilly seated at a table in the residence. Police entered and arrested Lilly – investigation showed that he…

Bronx, NY Man Charged with Forgery and Felony Theft

By Mari Lou / March 17, 2026

A Bronx, New York man has been arrested for forgery and felony theft. Delaware State Police were contacted by a 75 year old Milford woman who told them she had mailed a check to pay a bill and was notified that the payment was not received. She learned that $6000 was withdrawn from her account.…

DNREC to Begin Mosquito Spraying Friday

By Mari Lou / March 17, 2026

Mosquito spraying will begin on Friday! Mosquito Control will begin spraying the woodland pools to control aquatic immature mosquitoes and continue into mid-April – weather permitting. Spraying begins in southern Sussex County and will expand into Kent and New Castle Counties over the next several weeks. Targeting the woodland pool larval mosquitoes limits the emergence…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 17, 2026

Walt – Lewes – Spreading the Luck of the Irish! Decked out dog at the Ocean City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Click for full view

Gov Meyer Proclaims This Week as “Flood Awareness Week”

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2026

                  Governor Matt Meyer has proclaimed March 16 to 20 as Delaware Flood Awareness Week. This is in conjunction with DNREC, DEMA and the Department of Safety and Homeland Security which want residents to be better informed about flood risk, the likelihood of flooding from extreme weather…

Kent County Sheriff’s Office Scam Alert

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2026

The Sheriff’s Office of Kent County, DE, is alerting you to a scam that is targeting residents. The caller, posing as a Kent County Sheriff’s officer, advises you that you missed a court date and they are demanding that you pay preemptive bail or be imprisoned immediately. Officials say that the call is received from…

UPDATED: SB 106 on Student Cell Phone Use in School Signed by Gov Meyer

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2026

UPDATED STORY – 03/16/26 – Legislation approved unanimously by the Delaware General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Matt Meyer requires each Delaware school district and charter school to adopt a policy, with educator input, about cell phone use by students during school hours. According to Senate Bill 106, each school district and charter school…

DelDOT: Hazardous Tree Removal – Selbyville Area – March 21 & 22

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2026

The Delaware Department of Transportation announces that Cypress Road near Selbyville will be closed between Daisey Road and Cliff Road on March 21st and March 22nd between 7am and 6pm (weather permitting) for hazardous tree removal operations. Motorists are reminded to slow down in work zones and to expect minor delays while traveling in the area.  

Wicomico County Prescribed Burn – Fruitland

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2026

The Wicomico County Department of Public Works in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service will be conducting a prescribed burn(s), within the limits of the Sharps Point Dredge Management Facility located at 622 Sharps Point Rd. Fruitland, between March 18th , and April 1st , 2026. This effort will assist the…

STORM INFORMATION: City of Rehoboth Beach Prepares for Severe Weather

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2026

The City of Rehoboth Beach is monitoring a significant thunderstorm that is expected to impact our area this afternoon and into the evening. Thunderstorms and hail with damaging winds that could evolve into tornadoes are possible. Key safety reminders for residents, visitors and businesses: Strong to damaging winds are possible, so please secure all loose…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2026

Sandie Henne – Kingston, MD – Northside Park in Ocean City at sunset. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 03/14/26

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2026

    NAME: John / Federalsburg / 410-754-6955 ITEM: Books DESCRIPTION: Many hardcover conservative political and health-related books, less than 20 years old and in great shape. AMOUNT: $3 each. He will give a volume discount for large purchases. He is willing to accept any and all offers. He’s moving and needs to move these…

Road & Lane Closures for Phase 1 of TidalHealth Salisbury Observation Unit Expansion Begin Monday, March 16

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2026

The City of Salisbury Department of Infrastructure and Development announces that construction for Phase 1 of the TidalHealth Salisbury Observation Unit expansion on Carroll Street will begin at 7am on Monday, March 16. The work will require lane closures on Patterson Road and West Vine Street in both directions as well as a full road…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2026

Ann Hammond – Delmar – Baby bunny in the back yard at Holly Ridge. Click for full view

State Senate Passes SCR 144 Recognizing 75th Anniversary of Delaware State Parks System

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2026

The State Senate has unanimously passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 144, sponsored by District 6 Senator Russ Huxtable, which recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Delaware State Parks system. Delaware State Parks was established in 1951 with the authorization of 3 parks – Trap Pond State Park in Sussex County, Fort Delaware State Park in Kent…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2026

Stephanie Faust – Lewes – Summer Sunrise at Deauville Beach in Rehoboth Beach. Click for full view

Fire Destroys Maintenance Building at Frontier Town near Berlin

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2026

The Berlin Fire Company was called for a structure fire at the Frontier Town Campground near Berlin just before 7 Friday night. Worcester County Fire Marshal’s office says firefighters found heavy fire conditions when they arrived on the scene involving a maintenance building which was destroyed. Several nearby structures received damage. No injuries were reported. …