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UPDATED: Virginia Man Dies after Three Vehicle Crash Near Lincoln Friday Afternoon

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2025

UPDATED – 10/20/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 68 year old Michael Smith of Portsmouth, Virginia, as the man who died in the fatal crash in Lincoln on Friday. ========================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 10/18/25 – Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that occurred around 2pm on Friday on Route 113 in the area…

Dover PD Investigating Shooting Sunday Morning on Trafalgar Drive

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2025

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that sent a 16 year old victim to the hospital. Police were called to Bayhealth Kent Campus just after 4:30 Sunday morning where they contacted the male victim who had gunshot wounds to his upper and lower body. Police learned that the victim was walking on Trafalgar Drive when…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/20/25

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2025

User 284190339 · 10-20-25 Fishing Report So, Sunday we were right back in the Mix-Master again with small craft advisories and flood warnings up for Sussex County. Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em reported no boats went out of Lewes or Indian River Inlet. The Delaware Mobile Surf-Fishermen Team came in second…

Driver Charged with DUI; 2nd Crash Onto Georgetown Circle

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2025

For the second time in 3 days Georgetown Police have arrested a man after a crash on The Circle in Georgetown. Preliminary investigation shows that just after 1am Sunday, the vehicle was southbound on North Bedford Street and continued straight into The Circle – striking a street sign and damaging nearby flower beds. Police spotted…

DSP Arrest Harbeson Man for Drugs & Weapons After Pursuit

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2025

Delaware State Police were called to a business complex on Dozer Lane in Harbeson Saturday afternoon for a report of a man under the influence of an illegal substance or experiencing a medical issue. A man, later identified as 36 year old Ryan Doneker of Harbeson, in the drivers seat of a Honda who sped…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2025

Sunny Quay – Bethany Dunes – Sunset on the bay at Fenwick Island. Click for full view

Millsboro Man Arrested after DSP Investigation into Drug Dealing

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2025

A multi-month investigation into drug dealing from a home in the Captain’s Grant development near Oak Orchard led to the arrest of 58 year old John Bender of Millsboro. Detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on Friday and detained Bender. A search of the residence turned up the following:   22.9 grams of methamphetamine…

MDOT To Meet with Wicomico County on Draft CTP for FY 2026-2031 Thursday, Oct 23

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2025

On Thursday, October 23, representatives from the Maryland Department of Transportation will meet with officials from Wicomico County to discuss the agency’s Draft Consolidated Transportation Program for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2031. This details a $21.5-billion, six-year capital budget investment in the state’s transportation network and transportation officials are looking for review and comments on…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/19/25

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2025

User 284190339 · 10-19-25 Fishing Report Saturday was as close to a perfect fishing day as we are going to get until sometime next week. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Katydid and the Jay Sea II had boat limits of sea bass from ocean structure. Private boats that didn’t fish for sea bass caught…

Crash Causes Significant Damage to Georgetown Circle

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2025

A high speed crash Friday night around 10:30 caused significant damage on The Circle in Georgetown and led to the arrest of a 28 year old Smyrna man. Georgetown Police spotted a vehicle speeding on Old Laurel Road, disregard a stop sign and crash into a ramp at Georgetown Elementary School. Police activated their lights…

UPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Crash East of Georgetown Thursday Evening

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2025

UPDATED – 10/18/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 25-year-old Gudiel Ramirez-Lopez of Laurel as the man who died in the fatal crash in Georgetown on Thursday. ================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 10/17/25 – A crash Thursday evening around 6:15 at Route 9 – east of Gravel Hill Road – left one dead and 1 injured.…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 10/18/25

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2025

    COMMUNITY: Laurel Post 19 American Legion Chicken BBQ / 10/18/25 – 12 noon- 4:00 pm LOCATION: 12168 Laurel Avenue, Laurel, DE 1/2 chicken, baked beans, pickle and roll for $10.   Kathy – Delmar COMMUNITY: Connections Cafe / Sunday, 10/19/25, 6:00 pm. LOCATION: 28714 Seaford Rd., Laurel Hosting a Gospel music show featuring…

Some Alternative Fuel Vehicle Owners Incorrectly Assessed New Fees

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2025

Several new DelDOT fees affecting vehicles that use non-traditional fuel went into effect in Delaware on October 1st. Over 8400 registered vehicles that are classified as “mild or micro hybrid” were assessed the “Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Fee” – but should not have been!  The Alternative Fuel Vehicle fee was intended to capture the owners…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/18/25

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2025

User 284190339 · 10-18-25 Fishing Report Friday was just a tad chilly with a northwest wind and small craft advisories. Saturday’s forecast looks to be as good as we are going to get for a while and both Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em told us some boats are going fishing in…

Today is National Move Over Day

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2025

Today, October 18th, is National Move Over Day – to remind you to slow down and move over when you see law enforcement, first responders, construction crews, utility workers, trash collectors and tow truck operators working along a roadway. While this is a good habit – it’s also the law in all 50 states. Delaware’s…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2025

Pat Patterson – Ohio – Pinelands Nature Trail at Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view

UPDATED: Maryland Flags Lowered to Half-Staff for Delegate Charles Otto

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2025

This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately. This action is in honor of Delegate Charles J. Otto, who passed away today, Friday, October 17, 2025. The Maryland flag will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment – Friday, October 24. Delegate Otto represented Legislative District…

2026 Medicare Open Enrollment Window Open Until December 7

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2025

The 2026 Medicare Open Enrollment window began October 15 and continues until to December 7. During this window consumers can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) or Medicare Advantage Plan. The Delaware Department of Insurance and the Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau helps residents determine if making a coverage change is…

SCAM ALERT: Illegal Marijuana Operation Impersonating a Licensed Dispensary

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2025

The Delaware Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement is warning about a fraudulent marijuana operation that is targeting University of Delaware students and residents of Newark. DATE has receive reports of counterfeit business cards and flyers being distributed that falsely claim to represent “Fresh Delaware” – a legitimate marijuana business. The imposters are trying to…

Berlin Man Arrested for Sexual Solicitation of a Minor & Distribution of Child Porn

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2025

A Berlin man has been arrested on charges that he solicited sex from a minor over a smartphone app in Worcester County. Maryland State Police have charged 29 year old Alexander Crum of Berlin with the following:     Sexual solicitation of a minor   Solicitation of child pornography   Distribution of child pornography   Knowingly permitting sexual solicitation…

Rehoboth Beach PD Launch Frontline Community Policing Connect Portal

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2025

The Rehoboth Beach Police Department has launched a Frontline Community Policing Connect portal. This will allow for communication between the the City of Rehoboth Beach community and law enforcement by offering easy, direct access to several services. Information entered into the portal are secure and accessible only by the Police Department. Through the portal, residents…

No Kings Protests Saturday Around Delmarva

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2025

No Kings protests are taking place Saturday in several locations in Delaware and Maryland. These are non-confrontational protests against what the organizers describe as authoritarian policies of Donald Trump and corruption in his administration. This is at least the second round of No Kings protests – with similar protests occurring in mid-June nationwide – as…

Free Transit for Federal Workers on MARC and Commuter Bus during Government Shutdown in MD

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2025

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced that the Maryland Transit Administration will provide free MARC and Commuter Bus service to federal workers during the federal government shutdown. Gov Moore says Maryland is mobilizing to ease the shutdown’s burden on people, but the longer the shutdown lasts the more pain will be felt.  The free service…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/17/25

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2025

User 284190339 · 10-17-25 Fishing Report Thursday saw those small craft advisories up once again and they will be up through Friday. Saturday calls for light winds and 3 to 4-foot seas so if you have a big enough boat and don’t suffer from mal de mar you might get out for some sea bass…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2025

Dianne Burk – Milford – Crop Duster Over Milford Neck. Click for full view