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VIDEO: DE US Senator Chris Coons Honors Cpl/1 Matthew “Ty” Snook with Senate Floor Speech

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

Delaware US Senator Chris Coons spoke on the Senate floor this afternoon to honor the life of Corporal Grade One Matthew “Ty” Snook, who was killed in the line of duty on December 23, 2025, at a Wilmington Division of Motor Vehicles office. Senators Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester have introduced a resolution of the…

UPDATED: DSP Identify Georgetown Man Who Died in Crash in Milford

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

UPDATED – 01/13/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 37 year old Linwood Owens, Jr. of Georgetown as the man who died in the fatal crash Sunday night in Milford. ======================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 01/12/26 – A single vehicle crash in Milford left a Georgetown man dead. Delaware State Police observed the driver of an…

Two File for Two Open Seats on Milton Council – Certification on Thursday

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

The filing deadline for the Milton municipal election was last Tuesday. There were two seats open and town officials say two candidates filed for those seats. Incumbent Scotty Elder and Perry Higgs.  Randi Meredith did not run for re-election.  The Board of Elections will meet on Thursday to certify the candidates and once that is…

UPDATED: Delmarva Power Files Request For $67.8 Million Base Rate Increase & Statement from Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

Delmarva Power and Light has filed an application with the Delaware Public Service Commission to increase its total revenue from base rates by $67.8-million compared to rates that were approved in 2024. These interim rates would be effective July 9, 2026. Delaware law allows utilities to implement the new rate on an interim basis –…

DNREC Awards Record Improvement Grants for Local Parks

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

Nearly $2.2-million in matching grants — the largest in the program’s history — have been awarded by DNREC to help local and county governments acquire parkland, design and build parks and trails and construct outdoor recreational facilities. DNREC has awarded 18 grants from the Outdoor Recreation Parks and Trails (ORPT) Program – 10 for projects…

Sen Coons to Speak on US Senate Floor Today to Honor Fallen DSP Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

Delaware US Senator Chris Coons will speak on the Senate floor this afternoon to honor the life of Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook. Snook was killed in the line of duty on December 23, 2025 at the DMV in Wilmington. The Senator’s floor speech is expected to begin around 3:30pm. Click here for the link to…

Lewes BPW Hydrant Flow Testing Wednesday, Jan 14

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

Hydrant Flow Testing The Water Department will be conducting hydrant flow tests on the second Wednesday of every month. This month, the tests will take place on January 14, 2026, in the areas of Chestnut Street, Pilottown Road, Kings Highway, Savannah Road, Olde Town at Whites Pond, and Cedar Street. During this time, you may…

Dover Police Investigating Shooting on South Governors Avenue

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

Dover Police were called for a shooting that occurred just before 4am on Monday on South Governors Avenue. Police found evidence of a shooting – and contacted two victims who advised they were shot at by two unknown suspects, but not injured. However while police were on the scene – a 24 year old Dover…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 13, 2026

Donny Reed – Ocean City – Sandpiper at Fenwick Island beach. Click for full view

Gov Moore Orders US Flag Lowered Tuesday

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

Governor Wes Moore ordered the United States Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. This is the day of interment for Detective Paul Hoke of the Baltimore County Police Department who died on Friday, January 2, 2026, from a medical emergency suffered while in the line of duty on Wednesday,…

DE Sen. Hoffner Advocates Push for Post-conviction Reform with Suite of Bills

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

Delaware State Senator Kyra Hoffner (D-14) and Innocence Project Delaware have announced a suite of three reform bills that push for post-conviction reform. Senate Bills 214, 57 and 58 are aimed at addressing wrongful convictions and cold cases in Delaware. Senate Bill 214 would mandate the proper preservation and retention of biological evidence from crime…

Mill Street in Salisbury to Close for Additional Work Tuesday Morning

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

The City of Salisbury will close Mill Street between Route 50 and Lemon Hill Lane again Tuesday morning as repair work that began Monday continues on the bridge. Tuesday’s closure will be from 6am to 10am. Drivers will need to use alternate routes – and allow additional travel time.  

Legislation to Strengthen Delaware’s Mental Health Workforce to be Heard in Committee Wednesday

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

Delaware lawmakers return to Dover Tuesday/today. Legislation that is designed to modernize Delaware’s psychology licensing laws and expand access to mental healthcare will be heard in committee on Wednesday. Senate Bill 208 has been introduced by Republican Senator Brian Pettyjohn of Georgetown who says, like the rest of the country, Delaware is experiencing an increasing…

Georgetown Woman Arrested Following Probation & Parole Search

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

A Georgetown woman has been arrested for possession of a destructive weapon and drug offenses after a Probation and Parole search in Georgetown. Probation & Parole conducted an administrative search at 34 year old Amanda Seward’s McColley’s Chapel Road residence and requested the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force after a search turned up drugs, paraphernalia…

City of Lewes to Host Inaugural State of the Community Forum on January 27

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

The inaugural State of the Community Forum will be hosted by the City of Lewes on Tuesday, January 27th. This forum is in partnership with leaders from the University of Delaware, Beebe Healthcare and the Cape Henlopen School District, who will present their 2026 priorities, joint strategic goals and discuss how and why collaboration is…

Pet Dog Perishes in Rhodesdale, MD Pole Barn Fire

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

Firefighters were called for a pole barn fire just before 2 Monday morning in Dorchester County. Eldorado Volunteer Firefighters arrived at the Galestown-Reliance Road address in Rhodesdale and found fire in a 30-foot by 50-foot pole barn with metal siding. Maryland State Fire Marshal officials say firefighters from several companies – including Bridgeville and Seaford…

Trucker Who Sexually Abused Minor Relative Sentenced to Over 27 Years for Child Porn in Delaware

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

An out-of-state trucker has been sentenced in the US District Court for the District of Delaware for transporting, receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material. David Morrison was sentenced by US District Judge Maryellen Noreika last Thursday. An investigation into Morrison began after law enforcement received 13 cyber tips from the National Center for Missing…

Maryland Dept of Health Issues Notification of Potential Measles Exposures with Traveler Through Maryland

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

Maryland Health officials have been notified of a confirmed case of measles in a person who traveled through Maryland while infectious late on January 7th through early January 8th. Officials say anyone who may have shared several public conveyances during those dates and hours may have been exposed.   Amtrak NE Regional Train from Philadelphia 30th…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 12, 2026

SA Harrison – Millsboro – Snowy egret in a marsh near Millsboro. Click for full view

State Police Arrest Felton Man for 5th Offense DUI

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2026

A traffic stop in Felton Saturday led to the arrest of a Felton man. Delaware State Police on patrol on Henry Cowgill Road saw a GMC weaving in and out of its lane. A computer check showed the vehicle had an unregistered tag and the vehicle was stopped. The driver was identified as 64 year…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 01/10/26

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2026

    American Legion Post #19 Ladies Auxiliary / Laurel / 302-875-9948 COMMUNITY EVENT:  Oyster Fritter Fry Hosting an oyster fritter fry on 1/18/26 at 1 pm at the post. Address is 12168 Laurel Rd., Laurel. Call for more details.   Marilyn / 302-569-2485 ITEM: Foot Massager DESCRIPTION: Belmint brand shiatsu foot massager. Never Been…

Convention of States Rally in Dover Tuesday

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2026

There will be a rally with the Convention of States movement at Legislative Hall in Dover on Tuesday from noon to 4pm to build support for Senate Concurrent Resolution 114. Supporters say this measure will advance a constitutional process aimed at fiscal restraints, limits on federal power, and term limits for federal officials. It’s expected…

Worcester County: Temporary Water Outage in Assateague Point for Valve Installations January 13

By Mari Lou / January 11, 2026

Worcester County Public Works will shut off water in the Assateague Point Service Area to install two isolation valves on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In the event of a weather delay, the alternate date will be January 14. Water service for an estimated 523 homes in the surrounding areas…

Kent County Commercial Broiler Flock – Presumptive Positive for Avian Influenza

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2026

Preliminary testing of a commercial broiler flock in Kent County has returned a presumptive positive for H5 HPAI-avian influenza. Delaware Department of Ag officials say the property has been quarantined and the birds are being depopulated to prevent spread of the disease. These birds will not enter the food system. This is the first detection…

Single Vehicle Crash East of Laurel Takes Down Utility Pole & Wires

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2026

Delaware State Police were called to Carey’s Camp Road east of Laurel for a single vehicle hit and run collision. Police learned that a vehicle traveling westbound on Carey’s Camp Road left the roadway in a curve and struck a utility pole. The driver left the scene, but was later located by troopers investigating the…