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Bicycle Safety Checkpoints to be Held Throughout the Summer in Lewes/Rehoboth Beach Area

By Mari Lou / June 23, 2026

DelDOT along with the State Police and Sussex Cyclists are hosting Bicycle Safety Checkpoints throughout the summer in Lewes and Rehoboth Beach areas. These will provide bicyclists with free safety information, trail maps, bicycle lights, helmets and basic bicycle repairs to keep residents, visitors and seasonal workers safe while traveling by bike. Cyclists are encouraged…

OCPD Investigation into Social Media “Takeover” Event Promotion Leads to Drug Distribution Arrest

By Mari Lou / June 23, 2026

Ocean City Police have partnered with other allied law enforcement in the monitoring of social media in reference to social media-driven ‘takeover’ events. OC Police received word from Baltimore PD of an ‘Late Night Beach Party Link Up’ for June 18. This event was being planned by individuals identified on the 16th during an arrest…

Gov Meyer Announces Accelerated Community Solar Projects – 2 in the Seaford Area

By Mari Lou / June 23, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer has announced the acceptance of four community solar projects in the JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator, which was established through Executive Order 18. These projects represent over 16 megawatts of new solar generation capacity and are located in Sussex and New Castle Counties and developed by ECA Power. The Sussex County projects are in…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 6/23/26

By Mari Lou / June 23, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-23-26 Fishing Report Monday, we had a nasty wind and no boats went out from Lewes Harbour or Indian River Marina. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said he had no reports from Broadkill Beach or from the Broadkill River. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park did not answer…

Storms Cross Delmarva with Thunderstorm & Tornado Warnings

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2026

The mid-shore of Maryland was hard hit as storms moved across Delmarva Monday night. The storms arrived amid severe thunderstorm watches and warnings and several tornado warnings – one in Dorchester County, another for Caroline and Talbot Counties and one for Sussex County. Strong thunderstorms with lightening, wind and heavy rain. All three power companies…

Harrington Man Dies after Crash Saturday Morning in Milford

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2026

A Harrington man is dead after a single vehicle crash on Shawnee Road just after 2 Saturday morning. Milford Police say the driver of a Toyota Tacoma was speeding eastbound when the truck left the roadway near the entrance to the Cypress Hill Shopping Center, struck a utility pole, tree and overturned several times –…

Maryland Primary Tuesday – Who’s on Your Ballot, Where Do You Vote, When are Polls Open

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2026

Tuesday, June 23rd is Maryland’s Gubernatorial Primary – and in many cases those elections are for those who are registered as a Democrat or Republican. However – there are some non-partisan county elections – for Judges and Board of Education that are open to voters who are registered with another party or unaffiliated. Ocean City…

UPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Fatal E-Bike Crash South of Rehoboth Beach

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2026

UPDATED – 06/22/26 – Delaware State Police identified 66 year old Stephanie Lewis of Potomac, Maryland, as the woman who died in the fatal e-bike crash late Saturday morning south of Rehoboth Beach.  =================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 06/21/26 – Delaware State Police continue to investigate a crash Saturday morning that left a Maryland woman dead.…

Unemployment in Delaware Drops, National Average Remains Steady

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2026

Unemployment in Delaware has dropped both statewide and in Sussex County. Statewide unemployment dropped to its lowest level since August of 2025 – from 5.3% in April to 5.1% in May;  in Sussex County over the same period, unemployment fell from 4.9% to 4.2%. The National rate remained steady at 4.3%. Over-the-year job gains were…

Crash on Route 24 West of Lewes Left 2 Injured and 1 Cited for Failure to Maintain a Lane

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2026

Traffic was backed up on Route 24 between Angola and Lewes for about 2 hours this morning after a crash on Route 24 just east of Love Creek. Delaware State Police say an Isuzu box truck was westbound on Route 24 when a Ford Edge traveling eastbound crossed the center lane and collided with the…

Lewes Mayor and City Council Voice Concerns to General Assembly over Senate Bill 23

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2026

The Mayor and City Council of Lewes have sent letters to the Delaware General Assembly regarding Senate Bill 23 and the proposed substitutes. SB 23 would increase the State’s supply of affordable housing. There have been two Senate Substitute Bills – the first was passed earlier this month – the Second Substitute Bill (SS2 for…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/22/26

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-22-26 Fishing Report Sunday, we had very nice weather, but neither Lewes Harbour Marina nor Hook ’em and Cook ‘em were available via phone. Unfortunately, the good weather did not bring about good fishing. Dan at Dan’s Tackle told us a few spot and croaker were caught at Broadkill Beach on bloodworms,…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2026

Chick Bradford – Harbeson – Herring Point. Click for full view

State Police Obtain Arrest Warrant for Georgetown Man After String of Hit and Runs

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2026

Delaware State Police have obtained an arrest warrant for a Georgetown man after multiple hit and run crashes Friday evening east of Seaford. Police were called to the area of Old Furnace Road near Middleford Road around 7:30pm and learned a Jeep Comanche sideswiped a pickup stopped on Old Furnace Road at the intersection of…

OC Fire Marshal Investigating Dune Grass Fire in North Ocean City Saturday Night

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2026

The Ocean City Fire Marshal is looking for your help after a dune grass fire Saturday night around 9:20 in the area of 116th and 117th Streets. Officials say a significant area of dune grass along the beach was burned – preliminary findings indicate the cause may have been illegal use of fireworks. Investigators are…

Kent County to Plant Liberty Tree Tuesday at Veterans Memorial Park

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2026

Kent County will celebrate America/Delaware 250 on Tuesday. At 4pm there will be a ceremonial planting of the Liberty Tree at the Kent County Veterans Memorial Park. This is a living descendant of the original Maryland Liberty Tree that stood for over 400 years on the campus of St. John’s college in Annapolis. The tree…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/21/26

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-21-26 Fishing Report Saturday, we had decent weather and that brought out plenty of fishermen. Happy Father’s Day to all those fathers out there who are enjoying a fun day of fishing with their kids. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said the usual croaker, spot and a few trout were caught at very…

Lewes to Install 3 New Stop Signs on Cedar Street Monday, June 22

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2026

On Monday, weather permitting, the City of Lewes will install stop signs at three locations along Cedar Street – to enhance safety for visitors and residents. The signs will be placed at East Market Street and Cedar Street, Connecticut Avenue and Cedar Street and Odessa/Michigan Avenue and Cedar Street. Electronic sign boards will be placed…

UPDATED: Lincoln Man Dead and 2 Injured in 3 Vehicle Morning Crash Near Georgetown

By Mari Lou / June 20, 2026

UPDATED – 06/20/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 52 year old Jon Jefferson of Lincoln as the man who died in the three-vehicle fatal crash Friday morning west of Georgetown. ===================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 06/19/26 – A three-vehicle crash just before 7:30 Friday morning left a Lincoln man dead and 2 others injured. Delaware…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 06/20/26

By Mari Lou / June 20, 2026

    NAME: Wendy / 443-359-2155 ITEM: 2006 5th wheel camper DESCRIPTION: Lakota/McKenzie. Very good condition. Great for all season park camping or extra space at home. Brand new tires & propane tank. AMOUNT: $8000   NAME: Ron / 410-829-5941 ITEM: Canoe DESCRIPTION: 12 foot canoe, wide body, 2 paddles, 2 seat and foot rests…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/20/26

By Mari Lou / June 20, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-20-26 Fishing Report Friday, we had less wind, but some leftover big waves from Thursday on the ocean. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said there were some croaker, spot and small kings at Broadkill Beach on Friday. Bloodworms, Fishbites, clams, shrimp and squid attracted all of the above. Lewes Harbour Marina told us…

Magnet Fishing at Byrd Park in Snow Hill Turns Up Unknown Object

By Mari Lou / June 19, 2026

An individual who was magnet fishing at Byrd Park Friday notified Snow Hill Police that his equipment attached to something heavy and metal next to the south portion of the boat ramp. A sonar scan showed what looked to be some sort of vehicle, so Police called the  Ocean City Dive Team to examine and…

UPDATED: No Municipal Election on August 1st in Fenwick Island

By Mari Lou / June 19, 2026

There will be no municipal election in Fenwick Island on August 1st. The filing deadline for candidates was Thursday afternoon. Mayor Natalie Magdeburger tells the Talk of Delmarva that there were two candidates who filed for 3 open seats. Jim Simpson and Behrooz Garavi will be sworn in sometime in August – each will serve…

American Discovery 250 Relay Begins July 1 in California & Will Go Coast to Coast Ending at Cape Henlopen State Park

By Mari Lou / June 19, 2026

On July 1st the American Discovery 250 Relay will begin at Point Reyes in California and 6800-miles later will end in Lewes on Thanksgiving Day. The relay includes hikers, runners, bicyclers and others who go the full distance or a portion of it each day – carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence from…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/19/26

By Mari Lou / June 19, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-19-26 Fishing Report Thursday the wind blew a gale, but only brought out a small craft advisory. The only report I received from boats were those that fished the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal and they only caught spot and croaker. Patty at Captain Bones said croaker were caught from the Woodland Beach…