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Kent County Sheriff’s Office Scam Alert

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2026

The Sheriff’s Office of Kent County, DE, is alerting you to a scam that is targeting residents. The caller, posing as a Kent County Sheriff’s officer, advises you that you missed a court date and they are demanding that you pay preemptive bail or be imprisoned immediately. Officials say that the call is received from…

UPDATED: SB 106 on Student Cell Phone Use in School Signed by Gov Meyer

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2026

UPDATED STORY – 03/16/26 – Legislation approved unanimously by the Delaware General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Matt Meyer requires each Delaware school district and charter school to adopt a policy, with educator input, about cell phone use by students during school hours. According to Senate Bill 106, each school district and charter school…

DelDOT: Hazardous Tree Removal – Selbyville Area – March 21 & 22

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2026

The Delaware Department of Transportation announces that Cypress Road near Selbyville will be closed between Daisey Road and Cliff Road on March 21st and March 22nd between 7am and 6pm (weather permitting) for hazardous tree removal operations. Motorists are reminded to slow down in work zones and to expect minor delays while traveling in the area.  

Wicomico County Prescribed Burn – Fruitland

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2026

The Wicomico County Department of Public Works in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service will be conducting a prescribed burn(s), within the limits of the Sharps Point Dredge Management Facility located at 622 Sharps Point Rd. Fruitland, between March 18th , and April 1st , 2026. This effort will assist the…

STORM INFORMATION: City of Rehoboth Beach Prepares for Severe Weather

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2026

The City of Rehoboth Beach is monitoring a significant thunderstorm that is expected to impact our area this afternoon and into the evening. Thunderstorms and hail with damaging winds that could evolve into tornadoes are possible. Key safety reminders for residents, visitors and businesses: Strong to damaging winds are possible, so please secure all loose…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2026

Sandie Henne – Kingston, MD – Northside Park in Ocean City at sunset. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 03/14/26

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2026

    NAME: John / Federalsburg / 410-754-6955 ITEM: Books DESCRIPTION: Many hardcover conservative political and health-related books, less than 20 years old and in great shape. AMOUNT: $3 each. He will give a volume discount for large purchases. He is willing to accept any and all offers. He’s moving and needs to move these…

Road & Lane Closures for Phase 1 of TidalHealth Salisbury Observation Unit Expansion Begin Monday, March 16

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2026

The City of Salisbury Department of Infrastructure and Development announces that construction for Phase 1 of the TidalHealth Salisbury Observation Unit expansion on Carroll Street will begin at 7am on Monday, March 16. The work will require lane closures on Patterson Road and West Vine Street in both directions as well as a full road…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2026

Ann Hammond – Delmar – Baby bunny in the back yard at Holly Ridge. Click for full view

State Senate Passes SCR 144 Recognizing 75th Anniversary of Delaware State Parks System

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2026

The State Senate has unanimously passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 144, sponsored by District 6 Senator Russ Huxtable, which recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Delaware State Parks system. Delaware State Parks was established in 1951 with the authorization of 3 parks – Trap Pond State Park in Sussex County, Fort Delaware State Park in Kent…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2026

Stephanie Faust – Lewes – Summer Sunrise at Deauville Beach in Rehoboth Beach. Click for full view

Fire Destroys Maintenance Building at Frontier Town near Berlin

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2026

The Berlin Fire Company was called for a structure fire at the Frontier Town Campground near Berlin just before 7 Friday night. Worcester County Fire Marshal’s office says firefighters found heavy fire conditions when they arrived on the scene involving a maintenance building which was destroyed. Several nearby structures received damage. No injuries were reported. …

Pedestrian Bridge at Salisbury Riverwalk Amphitheater Reopens

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2026

Just in time for spring the Riverwalk Amphitheater Pedestrian Bridge has reopened – restoring a key connection along the Riverwalk for residents and visitors. This is just in time for the spring and summer events that will be taking place along the Riverwalk and Downtown Salisbury – including the Friday Night Live concert series at…

Bill to Lower Age for Bartending Passes in DE State House

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2026

Legislation has passed in the State House that will change the age at which a person can bartend – from 21 years old to 18. House Bill 195 requires that a bartender who is 18, 19 or 20 years old must be directly supervised by a person who is 21 years old or older and…

Two Convicted in 2022 Murder of Wilmington Teen

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2026

Two have been convicted in the 2022 murder of 19 year old Marell Lowe in Wilmington. On Thursday, 22 year old Jhavion Carter of Wilmington was found guilty of 1st degree murder and a weapons offense – and on February 26th, 19 year old Xavier Carter-Baird of Milford – Carter’s cousin – pleaded guilty to…

MSP Investigating Fatal Crash near Rhodesdale Thursday Night

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2026

Maryland State Police were called to Eldorado Road in Rhodesdale for a single vehicle crash just after 8:30 Thursday night. Police found a Kia Sportage driven by 40 year old Brandi Stoneburner of Princess Anne went off the roadway, struck an electrical box and overturned. Police say Stoneburner was the only occupant and was pronounced…

Delmar, MD Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2026

UPDATED – 03/13/26 – A Delmar, MD, man has been sentenced for the sexual abuse of a minor. A Wicomico County jury found 51 year old Derrick Henderson guilty of sexual abuse of a minor, attempted 2nd degree rape, attempted 4th degree sexual offense and sexual solicitation of a minor last December – and on Thursday,…

UPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash Near Harrington

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2026

UPDATED – 03/15/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 27 year old Elizabeth Draper of Frederica as the woman who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash on Thursday night in Harrington. ============================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 03/13/26 – A Frederica woman has died after a single vehicle crash Thursday night north of Harrington. Delaware State Police…

Summer 2026 Last Chance to Experience Original Haunted Mansion at Funland Rehoboth

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2026

If you’re a fan of the Haunted Mansion at Funland in Rehoboth Beach – and want to experience the original thrills and fun you’ve had in the past – don’t miss it this summer!! After the Summer of 2026 the 45 year old Haunted Mansion will undergo a full renovation – and begin a new…

Maryland Senate Republicans Blast Democrats’ Last-Minute “Frankenstein” Energy Bill

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2026

Senate Republicans in Maryland are calling the Democrat’s last-minute energy bill – a 122-page collection of cobbled-together “Frankenstein” policy proposals that have been inactive through much of the legislative session – and is now being pushed through the General Assembly with 30 days left in the session – providing little opportunity for lawmakers, stakeholders or…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2026

Shannon Bond – Ocean View – Sunrise at the Ocean City Inlet. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2026

David Scott – Ocean City Sunset at the beach. Click for full view

UPDATED: Barge Fire in Delaware River off Woodland Beach–Extinguished

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2026

UPDATED: 03-11-26: 4 PM (from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay): Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay responders and their partners from local, state, and federal agencies have confirmed with thermal images this morning that the barge fire in Delaware Bay has been extinguished. A marine salvage company has been hired by the barge’s owner and…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2026

Diana Lynn B – Elliotts Island near Vienna, MD. Click for full view

UPDATED: Sussex County Council to Meet Tuesday – Hear More on Land Use Code Ordinance Amendments

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2026

UPDATED – 03/10/26 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday afternoon in the Council Chambers in Georgetown. During public comment the Council heard from Beth DeFrancis, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Frankford Public Library. She is asking support for a modest adjustment to the library tax – an increase of about a…