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Public Hearing August 15th on Proposed Sale of Property on Lake Gerar in Rehoboth Beach

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2025

The City of Rehoboth Beach is considering the sale of over 1400 square feet of property on Lake Gerar to a Virginia Avenue property owner. A public hearing will be held on Friday, August 15th at 2pm at City Hall. After the public hearing the Board of Commissioners will decide whether or not to sell…

4 Arrested by DSP In Two Burglaries – in Sussex and Kent Counties

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2025

Delaware State Police have arrested 4 in connection with burglary and other offenses following two burglary investigations in Kent and Sussex Counties last month. Police were called to Marley’s Smoke Shop in Ocean View around 1am on July 24th where they found the front door had been forced and four suspects ransacked the business and…

Portion of North Millsboro Bypass Opens Today

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2025

The first ramp and connector road of the North Millsboro Bypass is opening today. DelDOT says the new eastbound Route 20 to southbound Route 113 ramp is opening – along with the reopening of Sheep Pen Road to Route 20. This is the first section of the bypass to open – the full bypass is…

Three Arrested after Vehicle Pursuit of Stolen SUV in Kent County

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2025

A pursuit of a stolen vehicle Thursday by Dover Police ended with the arrest of three men – all from Dover. Just before 7am Dover Police located a stolen 2018 Tucson in the area of North DuPont Highway and River Road, but when a traffic stop was attempted, the driver failed to stop. The pursuit…

UPDATE: District 20 Special Election Confirmed by Board of Canvass; Berry to be Sworn in August 12th

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2025

UPDATED  08/08/25 – The Board of Canvass met Thursday morning at the Sussex County Court House and has confirmed the results of Tuesday’s District 20 special election between Democrat Alonna Berry and Republican Dr. Nikki Miller. The official results have Berry with 4653 to Miller’s 4536 – a difference of 117 votes. Miller’s vote total…

DSP Investigating Shooting in Lewes Area

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2025

A Lewes woman was injured in a shooting incident that occurred early Friday morning on Evette Lane west of Lewes just after midnight. Delaware State Police learned that an unknown suspect fired shots at an occupied home – a 40 year old woman inside was struck by gunfire and taken to an area hospital with…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/08/25

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-08-25 Fishing Report Thursday was another nasty northeast day. Both Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em told us no boats left their slips on Thursday. Breakwater Tackle said the hard-working flounder fishermen finally were rewarded with a keeper on Thursday. Otherwise, it was the usual spot, croaker and kings…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2025

S A Harrison – Millsboro -A day lily in Millsboro. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/07/25

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-07-25 Fishing Report Wednesday saw more rough seas in the ocean and with strong northeast winds, Delaware Bay was no picnic either. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Angler and the Pirate King went out in Delaware Bay on a quest for croaker. No other boats left their slips. Breakwater Tackle on the…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2025

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Crepe Myrtle in full blossom in Ocean View. Click for full view

UPDATED: 18 Patients Evaluated After Carbon Monoxide Leak at OC Hotel; Ventilation Issue Repaired

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2025

UPDATED – 08/06/25 – Officials at the Ashore Club & Beach Resort tell the Talk of Delmarva that the hotel has been open and operational with approvals of the local fire department and building inspector since late afternoon Aug. 1, and repairs to the boiler are complete and have passed inspection.   “Following a carbon monoxide…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/06/25

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-06-25 Fishing Report Tuesday was a bit rough on the ocean, but boats ran out anyway and some of them even caught fish. The old saying, “Big water, Big fish.” held true on the first day of the White Marlin Open as the Barbara B, out of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, brought…

Lewes Man Arrested after Shooting in King’s Highway Parking Lot

By Mari Lou / August 5, 2025

Delaware State Police have arrested a Lewes man after a shooting that occurred in Lewes Monday night just after 11. Police were called to the parking lot of Mr. P’s Pizza on Kings Highway and learned that and 18 year old man drove to the restaurant to pick up a 16 and 17 year old…

Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Williams Street Area in Berlin

By Mari Lou / August 5, 2025

The Worcester County Health Department has confirmed that a rabid raccoon has been found in the vicinity of Williams Street in Berlin. Officials remind you to be sure your pet has current rabies vaccinations. If you, your family or your pets have had contact with the rabid raccoon – contact the Worcester County Health Department’s…

Section of Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines Will Have Temporary Water Outage Wednesday from 9am to 12pm

By Mari Lou / August 5, 2025

There will be a temporary water outage while crews repair a water leak in the area of 310 Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This outage will impact roughly 65 homes in the vicinity of the intersection of Newport Drive and Ocean Parkway to the…

Tuesday is National Night Out – Meet & Greet Your Local First Responders

By Mari Lou / August 5, 2025

Tonight is National Night Out and many police departments across Delmarva will be marking the night. Local and State Police and other agencies will be meeting and greeting with residents – giving everyone a better idea of what they do to keep the community safe. This is a chance for residents to interact with first…

6 year old Dies after Crash East of Seaford

By Mari Lou / August 5, 2025

A vehicle crash at Coverdale and Hastings Farm Roads east of Seaford just before 4:30pm on July 27th. has left a 6 year old from Bridgeville dead. Delaware State Police say a Corolla failed to stop at the stop sign on Coverdale Road and entered into the path of a Tundra. The Trundra struck the…

Delaware Tech Owens & Terry Campuses Selected for Metallica Scholars Initiative

By Mari Lou / August 5, 2025

Delaware Technical Community College has been selected as one of the community colleges invited to join Year 7 of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Supported by a generous $50,000 grant, these funds will be used to support eight certified nursing assistants (CNAs) at the Owens Campus in Georgetown and nine emergency medical technicians (EMTs)…

Camden Man Arrested for DUI & Firearms Offenses during Traffic Stop by Dewey Beach Police

By Mari Lou / August 5, 2025

A Camden man was arrested early Saturday morning during a traffic stop in the area of Coastal Highway and Rodney Avenue by Dewey Beach Police. The driver was identified as 46 year old Gregg Daddio of Camden, Delaware and police detected signs of impairment and a strong odor of alcohol as police approached the vehicle.…

Virtual Hearing on DP&L’s Proposal to Rebuild a Portion of Piney Grove-New Church Overhead Transmission Line

By Mari Lou / August 5, 2025

Local residents and other interested members of the public are invited to comment on a proposal by Delmarva Power & Light Company to rebuild 20.7 miles of the Maryland portion of the Piney Grove-New Church 138 kV overhead transmission line that runs from the utility’s Piney Grove substation in Salisbury to its New Church substation…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/05/25

By Mari Lou / August 5, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-05-25 Fishing Report Monday saw the wind stay northeast and the White Marlin Open extend their tournament by two days. Instead of ending on Friday, the contest will run through Sunday, August 9. This extension did not encourage more boats to enter as the total number is now 282, a far cry…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 5, 2025

Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Fishermen on the rocks at Roosevelt Inlet in Lewes. Click for full view

Seaford Man Arrested after Warrant Execution at Old Furnace Road Residence

By Mari Lou / August 4, 2025

A Seaford man has been arrested following the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Old Furnace Road in Seaford. This came after an investigation of 48 year old Robert Mumford for the distribution of drugs from the residence. Members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Governor’s Task Force and State Police SORT…

DNREC Coastal Cleanup Set for Saturday, Sept 13

By Mari Lou / August 4, 2025

Volunteer registration is open for the 38th Delaware Coastal Cleanup, which is set for Saturday September 13th. The cleanup will take place between 9am and noon at over 45 sites statewide – to help maintain Delaware’s beaches and waterways. Registration allows you to choose the location that is most convenient. Additional information from DNREC: Each…

A Section of Delmar Road has been Closed Through Thursday for Failed Crossroad Pipe

By Mari Lou / August 4, 2025

The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the emergency closure of Delmar Road/Route 54 between Providence Church Road and Old Racetrack Road west of Delmar starting on Monday, August 4th through Thursday, August 7th for the replacement of a failed crossroad pipe. Detour – From the West- Make Right onto Providence Church Road, Left onto West…