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Shed Fire in Salisbury Sunday Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2024
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Firefighters in Salisbury were called for a fire Sunday evening on Church Street in Salisbury. Crews arriving on the scene just after 4:30 found a 10’ x 20’ shed well-involved with exposure to the residence. The fire was quickly brought under control and significant damage to the residence was prevented.  Firefighters were on the scene…

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Statewide Burn Ban Lifted in Delaware

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2024
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The Delaware State Fire Marshal has lifted the Statewide outside fire burn ban effective today, Monday, November 25. A reminder – open burning must comply with Delaware’s Open burning regulations. Additional information from State Fire Marshal John Rudd: “I would like to thank all Delawareans for their patience, cooperation, and vigilance during the recent record-breaking…

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Somerset & Talbot County Burn Bans End

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2024
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Somerset County Commissioners have lifted the countywide burn ban there as of 8am on Monday, November 25th. Also a burn ban in Talbot County expired on Sunday, November 24 at 2pm. Across Maryland the Statewide burn ban was lifted last Thursday, with the exceptions of Wicomico, Somerset and Talbot Counties, which have now also lifted…

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Wicomico County Lifts Countywide Burning Ban

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2024
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Wicomico County has lifted the countywide burn ban. The committee, which includes representatives from four local Fire Chiefs, the Maryland Forest Service, Wicomico County Department of Planning & Zoning and the Health Department agreed unanimously that conditions have improved to where lifting the ban is safe and appropriate. Residents are now permitted to resume open…

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS 2024

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2024
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2024 Holiday Happenings – Parades, Tree Lighting and other events.  There are also dates and times when Santa will be in residence – in Rehoboth Beach, Lewes and Milford.

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Woodland Ferry Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2024
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DelDOT officials advise that the Woodland Ferry near Seaford will be closed Wednesday through Friday for Thanksgiving. The ferry will reopen on Monday, December 2nd.  

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State Fire Marshal Investigating Sunday Bridgeville House Fire

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2024
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Bridgeville firefighters were called to a residential fire Sunday night just before 6 on Main Street in Bridgeville. Firefighters found a second floor bedroom on fire – additional companies were called to assist. The blaze was brought under control around 6:30, but firefighters remained on the scene for about 90 minutes. Town officials warned residents…

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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/25/25

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2024
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User 284190339 · 11 – 25 – 24 Fishing Report No boats went out of Lewes or Indian River on Sunday. Monday’s weather looks good and we should get some fish from the ocean and bay. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said they heard of tog being caught from the inlet rocks on green crabs.…

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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/24/24

By Mari Lou / November 24, 2024
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User 284190339 · 11 – 24 – 24 Fishing Report And we had a gale warning again on Saturday. Sunday looks bad, but come Monday when most folks go back to work and we will have west winds around 5 knots and 2-foot seas. Tuesday, when I had reservations once again on the Angler out…

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Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 11/23/24

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2024
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Charlie – 302-233-0596 – Broyhill maple table, 8ft long with both leafs in (no chairs) & china cabinet – $400 for all Jeff – 410-622-1682 – LOOKING FOR: Any kind of sport cards and action figures Dan – 302-448-5425 – 100+ bowling pins, good shape, most are green – $5 each / $3 for ten…

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Worcester Sheriff Looking for Suspect Who Bailed from a Stolen Vehicle during a Pursuit near Whaleyville

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2024
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Worcester County Sheriff’s office is looking for man who was involved in a vehicle pursuit in the Whaleyville area Friday. Officials say the pursuit led to a wooded area near Shepherd’s crossing and Nelson Roads where deputies lost sight of the driver and sole occupant in the vehicle, which was stolen. The suspect is a…

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Expect Route 1 Traffic Shift Near Frederica on Sunday Night for Road Work

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2024
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If you are driving on Route 1 in the area of the Delaware Turf Complex near Frederica in Kent County on Sunday, November 24th, expect a traffic shift while a contractor replaces a pipe under the roadway. Two lanes of traffic in each direction will be maintained on the northbound side of the roadway to…

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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/23/24

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2024
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User 284190339 · 11 – 23 – 24 Fishing Report As promised, there was a gale warning up on Friday and it will still be up on Saturday. Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em reported no boats out on Friday. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said their customers were fishing for tog…

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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2024
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Charles May – Lewes – Autumn at Red Mill Pond – the geese are back! Click for full view

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Governor Carney Announces Judicial Nominations

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2024
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Governor John Carney has made several judicial nominations including three for Sussex County. Gov. Carney will nominate the Honorable Bonnie David as Vice Chancellor of the Court of Chancery in Sussex County. Also nominated in Sussex County – Judge Paula Terese Ryan to be reappointed to Judge of the Family Court and Commissioner Sonja Truitt…

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Over 20,000 Chickens Die in Willards Chicken House Blaze

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2024
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Groundbreaking for Nanticoke Crossing Park Thursday near Bethel

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2024
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Ground was broken Thursday for the Nanticoke Crossing Park near Bethel. Trailhead and waterfront improvements will also begin on the 41-acre property off Woodland Ferry Road – overlooking the Nanticoke River. The property has been repurposed by the Sussex County Land Trust and other groups from a manufactured home community into the Nanticoke Crossing Park…

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Route 54 Bridge Replacement Delayed

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2024
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Delays with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) due to tidal and navigation issues have pushed back the replacement of the Route 54/Lighthouse Road bridge over the Ditch between the Little Assawoman and Assawoman Bays west of Fenwick Island. The project was to begin next spring, however construction is now not expected to begin until…

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DSP Cite Georgetown Woman after 4-Vehicle Crash in Harbeson Area

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2024
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A Georgetown woman was cited after a four-vehicle crash Thursday evening around 6:30 at the intersection of Hollymount and Indian Mission Roads in the Harbeson area. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a Subaru and an Impala, which was northbound on Indian Mission Road, entered the intersection from the 4-way stop at…

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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/22/24

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2024
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User 284190339 · 11 – 22 – 24 Fishing Report Thursday saw gale warnings and they will be up again on Friday. Both Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em reported no boats sailed from Indian River or Lewes on Thursday. The word from Old Inlet Bait and Tackle was wind! It made…

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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2024
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Donny Reed – Ocean City – Fenwick Island sunset. Click for full view

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Don Preston Resigns from Rehoboth Beach Commission

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2024
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The Rehoboth Beach Commission is one fewer after Commissioner Don Preston announced his resignation Thursday – effective immediately. Preston ran unopposed for the Commission and was sworn-in in 2023. Preston challenged Commissioner Jay Lagree for his seat on the Commission in 2023, but Lagree later withdrew from the race.  City officials expect to appoint someone…

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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/21/24

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2024
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User 284190339 · 11 – 21 – 24 Fishing Report Wednesday was the last day of fishable weather for the foreseeable future and boats out of Lewes made the most of the opportunity. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Grizzly and the Katydid plus some private boats hit the tog pretty hard on Wednesday. The…

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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2024
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Jody Hudson – Autumn colors at Burton Pond. Click for full view

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Winterfest of Lights Opens in Ocean City Thursday Evening

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2024
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The Holiday Season will move into high gear on Thursday (November 21st) evening as Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan turns on the lights at the Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park at 5:30pm. Opening night is FREE – and you’ll get to see all the new attractions and the thousands of twinkling lights and animated…

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