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Talk of Delmarva HOLIDAY Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 19, 2025

Justin Cotter – Millsboro – 1st snow of the winter of 2025. Click for full view

UPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves Belmead Farm Change of Zone & Opts to Join Litigation Challenging SB 159 & 199

By Mari Lou / December 17, 2025

UPDATED – 12/17/25 – After executive session the Sussex County Council returned to chambers and Council President Doug Hudson read a motion that Sussex County would join as a party in the litigation being filed by the Town of Fenwick Island in challenging the legality of SB 159 and SB 199, which was enacted during the…

Gov. Meyer Announces First Round of Medical Debt Relief

By Mari Lou / December 16, 2025

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has announced the first round of medical debt relief with nearly $19-million eliminated for over 18,000 Delawareans. This medical debt relief is supported by a $500,000 investment included in the FY 2026 budget to partner with Undue Medical Debt, which is a national non-profit organization. Undue Medical Debt acquires the most…

Worcester County Health Dept Ocean City Office to Close until Spring

By Mari Lou / December 16, 2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Worcester County Health Department office located at 4 Caroline St, Ocean City, MD, will be closed as of December 17, 2025, and is expected to re-open in the Spring of 2026. All Environmental Health Services will be located at the main Worcester County Health Department office at 6040 Public Landing…

Route 13 Truck Weigh & Inspection Station to be Upgraded and Modernized

By Mari Lou / December 16, 2025

Construction on an upgrade and modernization of the Route 13 Truck Weigh and Inspection Station near Delmar is expected to begin this month. Maryland Highway officials say the weigh station will not be enlarged – all the improvements are designed to fit within the existing foot-print of the facility. Upgrades include new truck height detectors…

DNREC Urges Safe Handling of Wild Birds as Wildfowl Hunting Seasons Open

By Mari Lou / December 16, 2025

Waterfowl hunting season is reopening and DNREC officials remind hunters that safe handling of wild birds is imperative after the recent detection of avian influenza in a sick snow good that was found in eastern Kent County on December 8th and confirmed by the USDA’s National Veterinary Services Lab on Monday. The final segment of…

AG Jennings Announces Multi-state Anti-theft Settlement with Hyundai & Kia

By Mari Lou / December 16, 2025

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general has reached a settlement with Hyundai and Kia for their sale of millions of vehicles that lacked industry-standard anti-theft technology. This has resulted in an epidemic of car thefts in Delaware – and across the country – which continue to threaten public…

Lewes Man Charged with Attempted Murder

By Mari Lou / December 16, 2025

A Lewes man has been arrested on charges of attempted murder and other offenses after an incident at a Lewes home that left a woman with critical injuries. Delaware State Police were called to a home on Tidal Way on December 13th just after 3am for a check on the welfare. Police found a woman…

UPDATED: Del. Joseline Pena-Melnyk Elected Speaker of the House during Special Session Tuesday

By Mari Lou / December 16, 2025

UPDATED – 12/16/25 – The Maryland House of Delegates has elected a new speaker – Prince George’s County Delegate Joseline Pena-Melnyk – during a special legislative session on Tuesday. She received glowing recommendations from both sides of the aisle during the nomination process and a unanimous voice vote for election from the full chamber. Pena-Melnyk is…

UPDATED: Sunday Morning Millsboro Fire Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

UPDATED – 12/15/25 – According to Nicola Pizza’s Facebook page the house on Spencer Court that caught fire in Millsboro on Sunday morning was the home of a long-time Nicola kitchen employee. Everyone in the home was able to get out and are safe, but they have lost everything. The folks at Nicola are working…

DEFAC December Revenue Estimates Show an Increase over October Numbers

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

The Delaware Economic Financial Advisory Council met Monday and issued its latest state revenue estimate for the upcoming fiscal year which will begin on July 1st.  DEFAC estimates that there will be about $365-million more in revenue than what was estimated two months ago. The December estimate will be the basis for the Governor’s suggested…

Traffic Stop in Millsboro Sunday Morning Leads to Arrest for Drugs, Weapons & DUI

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

A traffic stop by Delaware State Police in Millsboro around midnight on Sunday ended in the arrest of a Philadelphia man on a variety of offenses. Police spotted a Charger northbound on Route 113 near Centerview Drive with a headlight out. The Trooper stopped the Charger and while speaking to the driver, 61 year old…

Medical Biller Charged with Diverting Opioids and Federal Health Care Fraud

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, Benjamin L. Wallace, announced Monday that a federal grand jury in Wilmington has indicted a South Dakota man who allegedly stole the identity of medical professionals that he worked with and ordered thousands of opioid pills. The grand jury also charged 34 year old Ty Mauldin with health…

DNREC Names New Leaders to Delaware State Parks

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

There are several new leaders to Delaware State Parks. DNREC officials announced these recent appointments which include Jayce Madden as inland ponds regional administrator, Chris Pauley – superintendent of Delaware Seashore State Park and Lindsey Goebel – superintendent of Trap Pond State Park. Additional information from DNREC: Jayce Madden was promoted to inland ponds regional administrator…

Traffic Stop in Dover Friday Leads to Arrest on DUI and Weapons Charges

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

A traffic stop by Delaware State Police in Dover led to the arrest of a man on DUI and weapons charges. Police spotted a car swerving on Route 13 northbound near Jerome Drive just before 10 on Friday night and pulled the car over. The driver – identified as 42 year old Donnel Eaddy of…

Talk of Delmarva HOLIDAY Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

Margaret May – Lewes – 2025 Christmas house on Minos Conaway Road. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 14, 2025

From Jake Smith in 2019 – Wreaths Across America Day wreath laying in Millsboro. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 12/13/25

By Mari Lou / December 13, 2025

    NAME: Tim / 443-497-3956 ITEM: Electric Focus Video Projector DESCRIPTION: Native 1080P GC357 in the original box unopened. Includes a 120″ projection screen that is foldable, portable and easy to install. Also in the original packaging unopened. AMOUNT: $50 or best offer   NAME: Diane / Lewes / 302-644-0799 (leave message if need…

DSP Arrest Three Dover Men after Drug Investigation

By Mari Lou / December 13, 2025

Three Dover men have been arrested after warrants were executed at three homes on Vanessa Drive in Dover. Members of the Kent County Drug Unit executed the search warrants on Thursday after an investigation of 39 year old Neal Barnes, 52 year old Anthony James and 51 year old Kevin Walker for distribution of illegal…

DE House & Senate Joint Special Committee on Property Reassessment Meeting Monday Morning

By Mari Lou / December 13, 2025

The Senate Special Property Reassessment & House Special Property Reassessment will hold a joint meeting on Monday at 9am in the Senate Chamber at Legislative Hall in Dover. The focus of this meeting is on school districts and their funding related to the property reassessment process. Public comment will be accepted in-person as well as…

Talk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 13, 2025

Tony Broadbent – Community Players lit up for the holidays in Salisbury. Click for full view

DNREC Demands Delaware City Refinery Install New Fenceline Air Sensors After November Release

By Mari Lou / December 12, 2025

DNREC has issued an order demanding the Delaware City Refining Company to quickly install fenceline sensors at the refinery. This comes after the facility revealed that a recent release of butane and related compounds was significantly more extensive that initially reported in November. The release through the Delaware Environmental Release Notification System was reported as…

Amendment to One Rehoboth Parking Plan Approved by Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission

By Mari Lou / December 12, 2025

The Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission has approved a minor amendment to the One Rehoboth Project. The amendment changes the original parking plan from a 2-level to a one-level underground garage. Officials say the applicant did this to provide more distance between the new structure and the Admiral Hotel, which is next door on Baltimore Avenue.…

AG Jennings Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Block H-1B Visa Fees

By Mari Lou / December 12, 2025

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has joined a coalition of 19 states suing the Trump Administration over its policy of imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions. The fees – implemented by the Department of Homeland Security, would create a costly barrier for employers trying to hire highly skilled immigrants to fill temporarily…

Julianne Murray Resigns as Acting US Attorney for the District of Delaware

By Mari Lou / December 12, 2025

Julianne Murray, has resigned as Acting US Attorney for the District of Delaware. Murray was appointed as interim US Attorney in July – a 120-day appointment from US Attorney General Pam Bondi, which expired in November. When her interim term expired, Murray then was appointed “acting US Attorney” by Bondi, however there has been no…