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Garage Fire in Marydel Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / March 9, 2026

Firefighters in Marydel were called for a garage fire Friday afternoon just before 4pm. Crews arriving at the scene found a detached, one story garage on fire on Stafford Road. Officials say the residents were at home at the time of the fire and called 911. Several neighboring fire companies were called for assistance or…

UPDATED: Additional Cats Rescued from Delmar Animal Cruelty Investigation

By Mari Lou / March 9, 2026

UPDATE – 03/09/26 – An update on the cats rescued from the Delmar Cat Sanctuary. On February 25th over 100 cats were rescued, but officials with Humane World for Animals returned with local authorities to humanely trap the remaining cats that had run during the activity in February. They have rescued over 40 additional cats –…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 9, 2026

Margaret May – Lewes – Crewing On Red Mill Pond. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 03/07/26

By Mari Lou / March 8, 2026

NAME: Brian / 302-542-8848 ITEM: Dine and Donate Event – March 18, 2026 from Noon to ? DESCRIPTION: The Surf & Turf Bar & Grill, located at 947 N. Dupont Blvd. in Milford is hosting a dine and donate event where a percentage of each check will be donated to the Disabled American Veterans organization.…

UPDATED: President Trump at Dover Air Force Base to Attend Dignified Transfer of 6 US Army Service Members Killed during Operation Epic Fury

By Mari Lou / March 7, 2026

UPDATED:  President Trump has arrived at Dover Air Force Base along with members of the President’s Cabinet.  The President will meet with the families of the service members and then attend the dignified transfer for each of the service members.  The remains of six service members killed last Sunday in an Iranian drone strike at…

All-Way Stop Installation West of Lewes

By Mari Lou / March 7, 2026

On Monday, March 9th, an all-way stop control will be installed at the intersection of Beaver Dam Road and Kendale Road – pending weather.  State Senator Brian Pettyjohn says the he and Rep. Valerie Jones Giltner used a portion of their Community Transportation Funds to split the cost of the installation in order for the project…

National Weather Service has Confirmed the Blizzard for Sussex County on Feb 23

By Mari Lou / March 7, 2026

The National Weather Service has now confirmed the blizzard that we experienced in the early morning hours of February 23rd in inland and coastal Sussex County and southern New Jersey. Blizzard criteria are met when sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35 mph accompanied by falling and/or blowing snow frequently reduce visibility to less than…

UPDATED: Filing Deadline for School Board Elections in Delaware has Passed

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2026

UPDATED – 03/06/26 – 9pm – The filing deadline to run for School Board in Delaware has passed. There are school board elections in the Cape Henlopen, Laurel, Delmar, Woodbridge, Seaford and Milford School Districts, however there are only 2 contested elections – in Delmar and Milford. Four candidates have filed to 2 At-Large seats…

Over $2.4-million Raised During Do More 24 Delaware 24 Hour Fundraising Effort

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2026

Do More 24 Delaware raised over $2.4-million for over 600 Delaware nonprofits that took part in the annual fundraiser between 6pm Thursday and 6pm Friday. Officials say over 20,000 donors took part in Delaware’s biggest day of giving. Donors came from every state in the country! Do More 24 Delaware started in 2016 and has…

DNREC to Close 2 Trails at Cape Henlopen State Park for Repairs – Weekdays Only

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2026

On Monday, DNREC will close the Junction and Breakwater Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park. The periodic closure will be only weekdays and last for about three weeks. This is so that repairs can be made to the trail, which will be inaccessible north of the Outlets parking area to the connection in the Hawkseye…

Lewes Man Arrested after Threats of Violence to a Laurel Business

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2026

A Lewes man has been arrested by Laurel Police after an investigation into threats made towards employees of a local business. Staff at the Insurance Market contacted Laurel Police Thursday afternoon after a series of disturbing phone calls from a customer identified as “Brian.” Police say the man allegedly became disorderly and used obscene profanity…

Minor Injuries in DSP Trooper-Involved Crash Sunday Afternoon in Georgetown

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2026

A crash last Sunday, March 1st involving a Delaware State Trooper in Georgetown resulted in one minor injury. Delaware State Police say around 2:30pm a fully marked Tahoe was eastbound on Route 404 approaching Route 113 with its emergency equipment activated. An Express van was northbound on Route 113 with a green light. Police say…

Rehoboth Beach Man Hospitalized after Crash on Bay Vista Road Thursday Afternoon

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2026

Delaware State Police were called for a crash on Bay Vista Road in Rehoboth Beach just after 3 Thursday afternoon. Police say a Yamaha motorcycle was westbound at an apparent high rate of speed when the operator, an 18 year old Rehoboth Beach man, failed to negotiate the curve and overturned. The motorcycle and rider…

Delmarva’s Super Spellers Compete Saturday in both Delaware and Maryland

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2026

Saturday, March 7th is the 2026 Delaware Regional Spelling Bee. This year’s Bee will be held at the Del Tech Terry Campus in Dover. Spellers should arrive by 8am and breakfast and lunch will be provided.  The program will begin at 8:30 and the spelling starts at 9am.  The Bee brings together students from all three…

Bethany Beach Boardwalk Ramps at First & Second Streets to Close Monday for Reconstruction

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2026

Beginning Monday, March 9th the boardwalk access ramps from the parking lots on First and Second Streets in Bethany Beach will be closed while they undergo demolition and reconstruction. All other access points to the boardwalk will remain open. Construction is expected to be completed by May 15th.  

AG Jennings Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Tariffs

By Mari Lou / March 6, 2026

Another lawsuit filed against the Trump Administration by Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of attorney’s general and governors to block the latest efforts by the President to impose tariffs on American consumers and business. This lawsuit challenges the President’s most recent efforts to increase tariffs worldwide without congressional approval. Additional information from…

Sussex County Council Approves Property Management Agreement for Pepper Fork Preserve & Discussed Land Use Reform Code Ordinances

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2026

UPDATED – 03/03/26 – The Council recognized retiree Robert Mauch, III, who was the Public Safety Emergency Services Deputy Director and retired after 26 years and one month serving Sussex County. County Administrator read a tribute and Mauch was presented with a plaque. He told the Council that he’s seen two constants throughout his career –…

Guidelines for Bethany Beach Residents in Storm Debris Cleanup

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2026

The Town of Bethany Beach will begin collecting tree debris from last weekend’s storm this week – and will continue through March 27th. Homeowners are responsible for debris located on their property – Town crews are not able to enter private property. The Town has some guidelines for residents to follow to aid in the…

AG Jennings Intervenes in USPS Case that Would Allow Guns to be Mailed with Virtually No Limits

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2026

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings, alongside Attorneys General for New York and New Jersey have intervened in a federal lawsuit to defend a critical federal firearms law after the Trump Administration declined to do so, seeking to prevent a flood of prohibited weapons flooding state borders by mail.    In 1927, Congress passed a statute (18 U.S.C. 1715)…

DSP Arrest Dover Man on Felony Drug Charges

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2026

A Dover man has been arrested on felony drug charges. Members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force went to Artis Drive in Dover Monday to locate 42 year old Christopher Naylor, who had a warrant for failure to appear in the New Castle County Court of Common Pleas. On arrival, detectives spotted Naylor leaving…

Rehoboth Beach Temporary Road Closure Wednesday Morning

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2026

Beginning at 7am on Wednesday, South First Street between Rehoboth Avenue and Wilmington Avenue will close temporarily until about 1pm. The closure is required to facilitate crane operations associated with HVAC repairs on the roof of the Avenue Inn. Rehoboth Beach Police will be on hand to provide traffic control and ensure public safety during…

Seaford Playground Temporary Closure – Discussion at 3/10 City Council Meeting

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2026

Jay’s Nest Playground in Seaford is temporarily closed while the Seaford Department of Parks & Recreation assess it’s safety. Officials say they’ve identified several areas at the community-built playground that need attention to ensure a safe and welcoming place for all. The playground and ideas for future improvements will be part of an upcoming Council…

Rabid Raccoon Found in Delmar, MD

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2026

Wicomico County Health officials warn that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the area of Parsonsburg & Melson Roads in Delmar, Maryland. Residents living in that area should be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with wild or stray animals – and keep your pets confined. Be sure your pets are vaccinated…

AG Jennings Secures Second Court Order Blocking Trump Administration’s Demands for Personal Data of SNAP Applicants and Recipients

By Mari Lou / March 2, 2026

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings is celebrating a decision from the US District Court for the Northern District of California which has once again blocked the Trump Administration’s demand that states turn over personal and sensitive information about millions of SNAP applicants and recipients. Earlier this year a coalition filed against the Trump Administration alleging…