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UPDATED: Sussex County Council gets Update on 2025 Tax Bills & Bids Farewell to Economic Development Director Bill Pfaff

By Mari Lou / July 29, 2025

UPDATED – 07/29/25 – The Sussex County Council heard a presentation from Philip Barnes the the University of Delaware IPA (Institute for Public Administration). Barnes discussed legislation approved by the Delaware General Assembly during the 152nd General Assembly, SB 237, that changes requirements regarding climate change and resiliency related to Comprehensive Planning for each county and…

UPDATED: Wicomico County Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

By Mari Lou / July 29, 2025

UPDATED – 07/29/25 – A Wicomico County man has been sentenced for the sexual abuse of a minor. On Friday, Circuit Court for Wicomico County Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 65 year old James Thompson to life with all but 25 years in prison suspended. Thompson pleaded guilty to 1st degree rape on March 19th.…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/29/25

By Mari Lou / July 29, 2025

User 284190339 · 07-29-25 Fishing Report Monday was hot and humid just like a good, old Delaware summer day. Those who decided to go fishing seemed to have a decent catch. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Katydid brought in flounder from ocean structure. The head boat Angler caught croaker and kings for her party…

DNREC Issues Code Orange Ozone Air Quality Action Day for Tuesday

By Mari Lou / July 28, 2025

Tuesday will be a Code Orange Ozone Air Quality Action Day for Delaware as a morning temperature inversion will trap pollutants near the surface and transport regional pollutants into Delaware. Sunshine and high temperatures will also enhance ozone production. Air Quality levels are anticipated to be unhealthy for sensitive groups for ozone and low-moderate for…

DE AG Kathy Jennings Statement of Blocking of President’s Birthright Citizenship Ban

By Mari Lou / July 28, 2025

On Friday a federal appeals judge blocked President Trump’s birthright citizenship ban.  Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Monday released the following statement after the District Court of Massachusetts again issued a nationwide injunction preventing the birthright citizenship executive order from taking effect… “For six months now, President Trump has been hellbent on stripping American…

UPDATED: DSP Arrest Suspect in April Home Invasion in Smyrna

By Mari Lou / July 28, 2025

UPDATED – 07/28/25 – Delaware State Police have arrested a suspect in an April home invasion on Ivy Ridge Court in Smyrna. Police on Sunday made contact with 33 year old Steven Mauthe on an unrelated complaint in Townsend and arrested him without incident. Mauthe was an acquaintance of the victim of the home invasion, which…

Two Charged after Fight on Barrister Place in Dover

By Mari Lou / July 28, 2025

Two have been arrested on gun charges by Dover Police after an incident early Sunday morning on Barrister Place in Dover. Police were called around 1:30am when dispatch received screaming on an open line, but no one was answering questions. After reviewing cameras from Barrister Place they saw what looked to be a large fight…

Mosquito Spraying Monday evening in Sussex & Kent Counties

By Mari Lou / July 28, 2025

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, July 28, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Milford, and Felton. Near Harrington, Viola, Greenwood, Ellendale, Lincoln, Millsboro, and Georgetown. For notification purposes, spraying…

Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission Approves 2 Hotel Projects

By Mari Lou / July 28, 2025

Two hotel projects have been given the green light by the Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission. During its July 24th meeting the commission approved the Belhaven Hotel at 2 Rehoboth and the Atlantic Crowne Hotel on Baltimore Avenue. The Belhaven is a mixed-use project – and the revised site plan calls for 105 hotel rooms with…

City of Salisbury Temporary Road Closure Notice: East Main Street

By Mari Lou / July 28, 2025

The City of Salisbury Field Operations Department announces a temporary road closure on East Main Street between Snow Hill Road and Ward Street. It will be going on throughout the day today and workers will be onsite through 6 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 to complete the project.   The closure is necessary to…

UPDATED: Claymont Man Arrested for Fatal Milton Area Hit & Run Crash Saturday; Victim Identified

By Mari Lou / July 28, 2025

UPDATED – 07/28/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 67 year-old Sylvester Person of Milford as the man who died in a fatal hit-and-run collision on Saturday morning in Milton. ============================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 07/27/25 – A Claymont man has been arrested after a fatal crash with a bicyclist Saturday morning just after 7:30 near…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/28/25

By Mari Lou / July 28, 2025

User 284190339 · 07-28-25 Fishing Report Sunday was hot with a nice thunderstorm to end the day. Lee Lepore from the Lewes Tog Club fished a wreck just outside of Lewes to take home seven triggerfish and one 19-inch tog. He caught many short tog and sea bass during the day. Greg Allen managed to…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 28, 2025

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

Lincoln Woman Arrested for Assault

By Mari Lou / July 27, 2025

A Lincoln woman has been arrested by Delaware State Police after an incident Friday morning at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington. Police learned the victim was arguing with an acquaintance – a 26 year old man – while he was driving her to Sussex County. The victim requested to be dropped off at the…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/27/25

By Mari Lou / July 27, 2025

User 284190339 · 07-27-25 Fishing Report Saturday was much cooler at the beach with a north wind to keep it that way. Ricky Vincent landed a 13-pouhnd, 10-ounce sheepshead on a sand flea impaled on a Chong Chea jig. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Jay Sea II brought in croaker and flounder from Delaware Bay.…

Boater Injured after Boat Grounds on Sandbar off Massey’s Landing

By Mari Lou / July 27, 2025

Indian River emergency personnel and the US Coast Guard helped to rescue a boater who was cut by a prop in a 27-foot sailfish boat that was stuck on a sandbar off Massey’s Landing Saturday evening. A Good Samaritan assisted the boater to control bleeding until first responders arrived and were able to transport the…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 07/26/25

By Mari Lou / July 26, 2025

Name: Tom      Number: 302-349-5634 Item : John Deere Tractor Description: D-140 Lawn tractor. Briggs 22HP 48″ cut. Many New Parts and new spare parts too. Amount: $500 Location: Greenwood   Name: Tom      Phone: 443-939-7000 Item : Office Chair and a Patio Lounge Chair Description: Office Chair – Black in good condition…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/26/25

By Mari Lou / July 26, 2025

User 284190339 · 07-26-25 Fishing Report Friday was a tad windy and the boats that fished the ocean reported rough conditions and slow action. If you have an interest in learning how to catch fish with a fly rod, DNREC and the White Clay Fly Fishers have joined forces and will offer licensed Delaware anglers,…

Ground is Broken for TidalHealth Millsboro North Campus

By Mari Lou / July 26, 2025

State, local and regional officials were on hand Friday as ground was broken for the new TidalHealth Millsboro North Campus. The new 150,000 square-foot facility will stand as the health system’s largest outpatient facility – located on Route 113 north of Route 20. The healthcare facility will be comprised of three buildings. The first building…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 26, 2025

Carol Tabor – Ocean View – Sunset over Indian River. Click for full view

MD SHA to Close MD 405 Crossover at Rt 301 Beginning Saturday Till Further Notice

By Mari Lou / July 25, 2025

After 2 deadly crashes that took the lives of three people in just 3 days this week, Maryland State Highway officials are closing the median crossover for MD 405/Price Station Road at Rt 301 in Queen Anne’s County. This closure will begin Saturday – only emergency vehicle access will be maintained at that intersection. Drivers…

Worcester County Appoints New Director of Emergency Services

By Mari Lou / July 25, 2025

The search for a permanent director of Worcester County Emergency Service has come to an end. Worcester County Commissioners have appointed Chris Shaffer as the new director – beginning August 11th. Shaffer will oversee Worcester County Emergency Services which includes the 911 Communications Center, Emergency Management and the P25 800 Megahertz Radio Division. Shaffer brings…

Dover Police Investigating Shooting Incident

By Mari Lou / July 25, 2025

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on East Broadstairs Place.  Police were called around 8:30 Wednesday night and spoke with the victim who said the home sustained damage from gunfire, but it was not known when it occurred. Investigation revealed the incident likely occurred overnight Tuesday into Wednesday while the family was asleep.…

Pony Swim Week Events Beginning at Chincoteague & Assateague Island

By Mari Lou / July 25, 2025

Events for Pony Swim week in Chincoteague begin on Saturday morning. The South Herd roundup will begin at 7am. The public can watch the over 50 ponies – both adult and foals – as they arrive at the southern corral on Beach Road. These ponies will be at the Southern Corral through Tuesday for pictures…

DSP & Ocean View Police investigate Smoke Shop Burglary in Millville

By Mari Lou / July 25, 2025

Ocean View and Delaware State Police responded to an burglar alarm activation at Marley’s Smoke Shop on Atlantic Avenue in Millville around 1am on Thursday. Police found the business had been forcibly entered through the front door and investigation showed four unidentified suspects – all with the faces covered and wearing gloves – who ransacked…