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The City of Rehoboth Beach is looking for applicants for the new Boardwalk Historic Designation Task Force. This task force of 7 to 9 people would acquire historic designations for the boardwalk by Delaware Public Archives and the National Register of Historic Places. Task force members would be chosen by the Mayor and confirmed by…
Governor Matt Meyer has launched a new Delaware Office of New Americans. This new office is within the Department of State and will provide support to the immigrant community – including citizenship assistance and coordinating with partner organizations. Gov. Meyer has chosen Milford native Rony Baltazar-Lopez as director. About 11.5% of Delaware’s population are immigrants.…
A fire police officer from Georgetown was hospitalized with critical injuries after he was struck by a vehicle at the area of Route 9 and Shingle Point Road just after 8:30pm. Delaware State Police say the 78 year old fire police officer was standing in the eastbound lane near his vehicle with emergency lights activated…
The Delaware Department of Transportation announces The Woodland Ferry will be closed on Thursday 11/6, Friday 11/7, and Monday 11/10. It will resume back to normal operations on Tuesday 11/11.
User 284190339 · 11-04-25 Fishing Report Monday was pretty calm at my house and I am fairly close to the bay and ocean. However, the ocean was rough enough to keep most boats at the dock. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid did try to run for tog, but after catching a few it…
Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Sunset on a country road near Berlin. Click for full view
Marylanders will see SNAP Benefits for November! Governor Wes Moore announced Monday that $62-million has been released to ensure full November SNAP benefits. The funding was authorized by executive order and represents the State’s contribution to making SNAP recipients whole following a federal judge’s order that the Trump Administration provide contingency funding for the program.…
The Delaware State Police are the first state police agency in the country to successfully complete the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Trust Building Campaign. When an agency joins the campaign – they pledge to adopt 25 key policies and best practices aimed at improving transparency, accountability and common engagement over a 36-month…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has successfully blocked the Trump Administration from defunding teen reproductive and sexual health education programs over language that affirms all young peoples’ gender identities. The lawsuit was filed by AG’s from 16 states and the District of Columbia and sued the US Department of Health and Human Services in September…
The Delaware Department of Correction has launched its “Friends and Family Handbook.” This resource provides information for families and friends of incarcerated individuals to help them navigate the correctional system. The handbook helps to answer common questions as well as open channels of communication between members of the community and the DOC. CLICK HERE FOR…
Attorney General Kathy Jennings has filed a brief challenging the abrupt cancellation of a “fully permitted offshore wind power project.” Jennings says the US Wind project would bring cheaper and cleaner energy to Delawareans. In October of last year, US Wind was approved to construct an offshore wind power turbine project off the coast of…
Hurlock voters on Saturday opted for change! Voters chose Earl Murphy as their next Mayor with 230 votes to incumbent Charles Cephas’s 141. Incumbent Councilwoman Bonnie Franz returns to the Council to represent District 2 after receiving 54 votes to challenger Zia Ashraf’s 23. Filling the At-Large council seat will be Jeff Smith, who won…
User 284190339 · 11-03-25 Fishing Report Sunday, we got what we all were praying for, fishable conditions! The remainder of the week is questionable at best. The boats from Lewes Harbour Marina took advantage of the good weather and caught lots of fish. The Katydid brought in 16 tog. I guess the party had all…
This picture was taken around 2002. Peg Baunchalk was first elected to Fenwick Island’s Town Council in 1993 and served as the Treasurer of the Town before ascending to Mayor in 1995. Peg continuously served as Mayor of Fenwick Island until 2003. She was a Democratic candidate for the Sussex County Council (she lost the election to Vance Phillips). During her campaign she became friendly with the Talk of Delmarva’s afternoon host, Ron Letterman. The Talk of Delmarva has learned that Peg Baunchalk passed away on October 31st at the age of 91. Our condolences to the Baunchalk family. Click for full view
Delaware State Police are investigating a shots fired complaint following a road rage incident in Dover Saturday afternoon. Police say the victim was southbound on North Dupont Highway when she drove around a slower moving pickup. While the victim was stopped at a red light at Fork Branch Road the pickup stopped on the shoulder…
UPDATED – 11/02/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 64-year-old Lorenza Bailey Jr., of Milford, as the man who died in the fatal crash on Friday in Harrington. ================================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 11/01/25 – Delaware State Police are investigating a crash near Harrington Friday night around 9. Police say a Ford driven by a 64…
User 284190339 · 11-02-25 Fishing Report Lewes Harbour Marina reported that no boats left their docks or trailers on Saturday. Hook ‘em and Cook ’em said a few boats fished Indian River Inlet for tog. The wind made fishing difficult, but the anglers did manage to bring in a few keepers on sand fleas and…
Delaware State Police were called to the VFW Virgil Wilson Post on Middleford Road in Seaford Friday night for a report of shots fired. Investigation showed that at the end of an event a fight broke out between several people in the parking lot and shots were heard in the area. No injuries were reported,…
Heath Department officials in Wicomico County say that a fox tested positive for rabies last week. Officials say the fox was tested on October 28th – it was found in the area of Catchpenny Road in Quantico, Maryland. Residents in that area should be on their guard and avoid contact with all wild or stray…
With the end of Daylight Saving Time – you run several risks when you get behind the wheel. You’ll face sun glare, early darkness on the way home and the possibility of drowsy driving because of your disturbed sleep patterns. This week is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week – officials at the AAA Foundation for Traffic…
NAME: Cathy / 302-727-2570 / Lewes ITEM: Dept. 56 – Heritage Village Collection DESCRIPTION: 25 boxes of hand painted porcelain pieces (13 houses/shoppes, 1 covered bridge & 11 boxes of figurines). Plus, 1 cobblestone road & 1 ice pond. These are retired collectibles and in original boxes. AMOUNT: Selling the lot for $450.…
Police in Princess Anne report that one person was shot early this morning. The incident occurred at the Royal Farms store on Route 13 at UMES Boulevard. Princess Anne Police are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact Lt. Dize at 410-651-1822.
User 284190339 · 11-01-25 Fishing Report Friday saw a gale warning as promised. Saturday will be almost as bad, but Sunday looks good. I’m sure the preacher or priest will forgive you if you miss church on Sunday because it will be the only day all week that the weather will allow you to go…
MD officials held a “Say Yes to Wind” press conference in Baltimore Friday. US Senator Chris Van Hollen and others stood up for Maryland offshore wind and the good-paying jobs, cost-savings and environmental benefits the offshore wind project will deliver. Van Hollen also highlighted how the Trump Administration’s efforts to undermine offshore wind threaten Maryland’s…
The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council is projecting a $400-million revenue shortfall over the next three years. Friday, Governor Matt Meyer called the General Assembly to an extraordinary session to address this projected shortfall, which he blames on federal tax cuts for the wealthy. The General Assembly will return to Legislative Hall on Thursday,…