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In Washington, DC on Wednesday, Delaware US Senator Chris Coons will host his annual Taste of Delaware event at the US Capitol. Nearly 2 dozen Delaware businesses from across the state – from breweries to restaurants to educational institutions will join together to highlight Delaware’s success in agriculture, small business and hospitality. Some of the…
Virginia Lee Flood – Millsboro – In 2021, her annual visit with Santa at the Winterfest of Lights in Ocean City. While she left the area she left us this memory. Sadly Virginia died this past July. Click for full view
During the annual Mildred King Luncheon on Friday, Sussex County named Kelli Peterson of Laurel as the 2025 Employee of the Year for the County government. Peterson is an Emergency Communications Specialist II/Training Assistant in the County Department of Public Safety and was a third quarter “Shining Star” and was chosen from a field of…
The City of Lewes Water Department will be conducting hydrant flow tests on the second Wednesday of every month. This month, the tests will take place on December 10, 2025, in the areas of Jefferson Ave. During this time, you may experience low water pressure or discolored water for up to 24 hours, which can…
Firefighters in Parsonsburg were called for a structure fire just after 6:30 Monday morning on Wango Road. Crews arriving at the scene found a two story wood frame home with fire showing. Fire officials say the resident and his dog were able to safely escape after hearing a pop and a passing motorist alerting him…
Anthony Manuel – Bethany Beach – Full moon over the Bethany Beach Christmas tree at the Bandstand in 2015. Click for full view
UPDATED – 12/07/25 – Dagsboro voters have returned all three incumbents to the town council for another two years. Carol Thompson was the top vote-getter with 72 tallies. Jason Russell and CJ Shortridge each won 60 votes and challenger Barry Hurst received 32 votes. Thompson, Russell and Shortridge will be sworn in at the December…
A Millsboro man was arrested after a vehicle crash last week near Oak Orchard. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a Chevy van was westbound on Route 24 when it veered off the road, struck a utility pole and fence before crossing into the eastbound land and colliding head on with a Mazda.…
Today is Delaware Day – the day in 1787 when the delegates met at Battell’s Tavern – also known as the Golden Fleece Tavern in Dover – and unanimously made Delaware the first state to ratify the US Constitution – and led the way in making the US Constitution the law of the land. Since…
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UPDATED – 12/07/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 43 year old Melvin Weathers of Dover as the man who died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle fatal crash Friday night in Dover. =============================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/06/25 – Delaware State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash late Friday night in the Dover area.…
Due to construction of the incoming Taco Bell at 2400 North Salisbury Blvd., a temporary lane closure will be necessary on Centre Road to accommodate scheduled concrete work. Please be advised that a single-lane closure will be in effect on Monday, Dec. 8, and Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. The traffic shift…
Red-light safety cameras have been installed at high risk intersections in Salisbury as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety and reduce collisions caused by drivers running red lights. The intersections were identified through crash data and traffic studies as having a history of frequent red-light violations and collisions. The system will…
Delaware State Parks will begin the sale of its 2026 park passes and surf fishing permits on Dec. 9. Passes and permits can be purchased online at the destateparks.com/buy-a-pass webpage or at park offices. Daily entrance fees in state parks will begin on March 1, 2026 with the start of the annual fee season. The…
Santa Claus made a special appearance at the Ocean City Christmas Parade on Saturday. Click for full view
President Donald Trump has ordered the United States Flag lowered to half-staff on Sunday in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The US Flag is to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset today to commemorated those Americans who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.…
A Dover man has been arrested in an identity theft investigation that began in October – in Hartly. Delaware State Police began investigating thefts from a mailbox at a Halltown Road residence in Hartly. Police learned the victims placed outgoing mail in the mailbox including two checks. A suspicious vehicle was seen at the mailbox…
You can submit items through Noon on Sunday, December 7th to be posted to the Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market. Â
Delaware House Republicans are urging Governor Matt Meyer and AG Kathy Jennings to cooperate with the USDA’s request earlier this year to supply information on SNAP recipients. The USDA manages the program which is funded by the federal government. USDA requested information which includes home address, social security number and immigration status – but House…
Expect temporary road closures Saturday morning in Rehoboth Beach beginning at 7am for the Seashore Marathon and Half-Marathon. Henlopen Avenue, Gerar Street, 4th Street and a portion of Grove Street and Sussex Street will be open to street residents ONLY from 7am to 3pm. Drivers should expect possible brief closures on Rehoboth Avenue and several…
Unemployment in Delaware has increased from August to September from 4.3% to 4.5% – and in Sussex County from 4.4% to 4.6%. This is the highest Delaware’s unemployment rate has risen since January of 2022 – and surpassing the national rate for the first time since January 2024. The national unemployment rate also increased by…
Georgetown heralded in the holidays Thursday night with the 42nd annual Caroling on the Circle – which also helps those in need with donations of canned and non-perishable food items. Hundreds turned out for the Caroling on the Circle, tree lighting and the Georgetown Christmas Parade. County officials say that so far over 20,500 food…
Christmas from Margaret May – Lewes – Santa on the pond. Click for full view
Christmas Barn in Harbeson at Indian Mission and Hollymount Roads. Click for full view
Georgetown Town Council Approves Cottage Housing Development Ordinance
Georgetown Town Council has approved, by a vote of 4 to 1, Ordinance 2025-07 which will add a new permitted use – Cottage Housing Development in the UR1 Urban Residential District. The ordinance allows a maximum density of 12 units per acre. Multiple people spoke during the meeting Monday evening. Twelve of the 18 who…
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