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Lewes Man Charged with Attempted Murder

By Mari Lou / December 16, 2025

A Lewes man has been arrested on charges of attempted murder and other offenses after an incident at a Lewes home that left a woman with critical injuries. Delaware State Police were called to a home on Tidal Way on December 13th just after 3am for a check on the welfare. Police found a woman…

UPDATED: Del. Joseline Pena-Melnyk Elected Speaker of the House during Special Session Tuesday

By Mari Lou / December 16, 2025

UPDATED – 12/16/25 – The Maryland House of Delegates has elected a new speaker – Prince George’s County Delegate Joseline Pena-Melnyk – during a special legislative session on Tuesday. She received glowing recommendations from both sides of the aisle during the nomination process and a unanimous voice vote for election from the full chamber. Pena-Melnyk is…

UPDATED: Sunday Morning Millsboro Fire Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

UPDATED – 12/15/25 – According to Nicola Pizza’s Facebook page the house on Spencer Court that caught fire in Millsboro on Sunday morning was the home of a long-time Nicola kitchen employee. Everyone in the home was able to get out and are safe, but they have lost everything. The folks at Nicola are working…

DEFAC December Revenue Estimates Show an Increase over October Numbers

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

The Delaware Economic Financial Advisory Council met Monday and issued its latest state revenue estimate for the upcoming fiscal year which will begin on July 1st.  DEFAC estimates that there will be about $365-million more in revenue than what was estimated two months ago. The December estimate will be the basis for the Governor’s suggested…

Traffic Stop in Millsboro Sunday Morning Leads to Arrest for Drugs, Weapons & DUI

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

A traffic stop by Delaware State Police in Millsboro around midnight on Sunday ended in the arrest of a Philadelphia man on a variety of offenses. Police spotted a Charger northbound on Route 113 near Centerview Drive with a headlight out. The Trooper stopped the Charger and while speaking to the driver, 61 year old…

Medical Biller Charged with Diverting Opioids and Federal Health Care Fraud

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, Benjamin L. Wallace, announced Monday that a federal grand jury in Wilmington has indicted a South Dakota man who allegedly stole the identity of medical professionals that he worked with and ordered thousands of opioid pills. The grand jury also charged 34 year old Ty Mauldin with health…

DNREC Names New Leaders to Delaware State Parks

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

There are several new leaders to Delaware State Parks. DNREC officials announced these recent appointments which include Jayce Madden as inland ponds regional administrator, Chris Pauley – superintendent of Delaware Seashore State Park and Lindsey Goebel – superintendent of Trap Pond State Park. Additional information from DNREC: Jayce Madden was promoted to inland ponds regional administrator…

Traffic Stop in Dover Friday Leads to Arrest on DUI and Weapons Charges

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

A traffic stop by Delaware State Police in Dover led to the arrest of a man on DUI and weapons charges. Police spotted a car swerving on Route 13 northbound near Jerome Drive just before 10 on Friday night and pulled the car over. The driver – identified as 42 year old Donnel Eaddy of…

Talk of Delmarva HOLIDAY Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

Margaret May – Lewes – 2025 Christmas house on Minos Conaway Road. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 14, 2025

From Jake Smith in 2019 – Wreaths Across America Day wreath laying in Millsboro. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 12/13/25

By Mari Lou / December 13, 2025

    NAME: Tim / 443-497-3956 ITEM: Electric Focus Video Projector DESCRIPTION: Native 1080P GC357 in the original box unopened. Includes a 120″ projection screen that is foldable, portable and easy to install. Also in the original packaging unopened. AMOUNT: $50 or best offer   NAME: Diane / Lewes / 302-644-0799 (leave message if need…

DSP Arrest Three Dover Men after Drug Investigation

By Mari Lou / December 13, 2025

Three Dover men have been arrested after warrants were executed at three homes on Vanessa Drive in Dover. Members of the Kent County Drug Unit executed the search warrants on Thursday after an investigation of 39 year old Neal Barnes, 52 year old Anthony James and 51 year old Kevin Walker for distribution of illegal…

DE House & Senate Joint Special Committee on Property Reassessment Meeting Monday Morning

By Mari Lou / December 13, 2025

The Senate Special Property Reassessment & House Special Property Reassessment will hold a joint meeting on Monday at 9am in the Senate Chamber at Legislative Hall in Dover. The focus of this meeting is on school districts and their funding related to the property reassessment process. Public comment will be accepted in-person as well as…

Talk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 13, 2025

Tony Broadbent – Community Players lit up for the holidays in Salisbury. Click for full view

DNREC Demands Delaware City Refinery Install New Fenceline Air Sensors After November Release

By Mari Lou / December 12, 2025

DNREC has issued an order demanding the Delaware City Refining Company to quickly install fenceline sensors at the refinery. This comes after the facility revealed that a recent release of butane and related compounds was significantly more extensive that initially reported in November. The release through the Delaware Environmental Release Notification System was reported as…

Amendment to One Rehoboth Parking Plan Approved by Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission

By Mari Lou / December 12, 2025

The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission has approved a minor amendment to the One Rehoboth Project. The amendment changes the original parking plan from a 2-level to a one-level underground garage. Officials say the applicant did this to provide more distance between the new structure and the Admiral Hotel, which is next door on Baltimore Avenue.…

AG Jennings Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Block H-1B Visa Fees

By Mari Lou / December 12, 2025

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has joined a coalition of 19 states suing the Trump Administration over its policy of imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions. The fees – implemented by the Department of Homeland Security, would create a costly barrier for employers trying to hire highly skilled immigrants to fill temporarily…

Julianne Murray Resigns as Acting US Attorney for the District of Delaware

By Mari Lou / December 12, 2025

Julianne Murray, has resigned as Acting US Attorney for the District of Delaware. Murray was appointed as interim US Attorney in July – a 120-day appointment from US Attorney General Pam Bondi, which expired in November. When her interim term expired, Murray then was appointed “acting US Attorney” by Bondi, however there has been no…

NJ Gov Murphy Declares State of Emergency for Propane Shortage

By Mari Lou / December 12, 2025

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency (Executive Order No. 408) as of 9am Friday due to a service disruption at a Marcus Hook propane distribution plant at Marcus Hook, PA. Murphy says that 186,000 New Jerseyans rely on propane for home heating – the State of Emergency is to ensure…

Talk of Delmarva HOLIDAY Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 12, 2025

From 2019, House at the entrance of Conley Chapel in Angola/Lewes. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva HOLIDAY Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 11, 2025

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – 94th Street in Ocean City in lights. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva HOLIDAY Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 10, 2025

Manger on Elderberry Street in Georgetown from 2019. Click for full view

Laura Carlson Appointed as Next President at University of Delaware

By Mari Lou / December 9, 2025

There’s a new woman in charge at the University of Delaware. The Board of Trustees have voted to appoint Laura A. Carlson as the University’s 29th president – effective January 1, 2026. Carlson is a distinguished educator, researcher and administrator with over 30 years of experience in higher education. The announcement was made during the…

UPDATED: Lewes Police Arrest 17 year old in Shooting Incident at Jefferson Apartments

By Mari Lou / December 9, 2025

UPDATED – 12/09/25 – An arrest has been made in a shooting incident at the Jefferson Apartments on November 28th. Police have arrested a 17 year old Ellendale resident who is charged with the following offenses:  1st degree assault – a class B Felony 1st degree reckless endangering – 4 counts – a class E Felony…

UPDATED: Sussex County Council Honored Cape Cross Country and was Honored by the American Planning Association

By Mari Lou / December 9, 2025

UPDATED – 12/09/25 – Sussex County Council held a split meeting. The morning session was held at the Public Safety Complex and was a workshop-style meeting with the Office of State Planning Coordination.  That meeting included not only the County Council and members of the Office of State Planning Coordination, but two State Cabinet Secretaries –…