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Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 03/22/25

By Mari Lou / March 22, 2025

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SB 75 Would Limit Restrictions that a County May Impose on Marijuana Establishments in Delaware

By Mari Lou / March 22, 2025

Legislation introduced last week by Delaware State Senator Trey Paradee would limit the restrictions a county may impose on the operation of marijuana establishments in Delaware. Senate Bill 75 requires that a medical marijuana compassion center granted a conversion license for a retail marijuana store must be allowed to operate the store as a non-conforming…

Delaware Lawmakers Working Multiple Bills Dealing with Electric and Public Utilities

By Mari Lou / March 22, 2025

Legislation introduced on Friday in the Delaware General Assembly would direct all electric public utilities in the First State to take part in a study to be undertaken by the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility to assess and analyze the costs and benefits of the adoption of energy storage systems in Delaware. Senate Joint Resolution 3…

Meter Parking Fee Increase Approved by Dewey Beach Town Council

By Mari Lou / March 21, 2025

The Dewey Beach Town Council has discussed a possible increase in parking fees for the upcoming summer season. The revenue from an increase in the hourly parking meter fee from $3.50 to $4 would help to pay the towns operating expenses and employee salaries. During Friday’s meeting the Town Council voted unanimously to approve the…

Rehoboth Beach Commissioners Adopt FY 2026 Budget

By Mari Lou / March 21, 2025

The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners has adopted the city’s proposed nearly $44-million ($43,993,060) budget for FY 2026 – which begins on April 1st. The FY 2026 budget, which is $5.4-million larger than the current budget, includes NO increase in taxes, rates or fees.  The Commissioners voted 5 to 1 to adopt the budget.  Commissioner Suzanne Goode…

Cambridge Fire Thursday Afternoon – Accidental

By Mari Lou / March 21, 2025

A fire Thursday afternoon in Cambridge was accidental according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Rescue Fire Company was called to Hudson Road just before 4pm on Thursday where they found a fire in a two-story home. State Fire Marshal investigators learned the occupants were burning trash behind the residence which spread to the outside…

Bethany Beach Fire Thursday Morning Under Investigation by State Fire Marshal

By Mari Lou / March 21, 2025

Firefighters from Bethany Beach were called for a structure fire on Campbell Place just after 2am on Thursday. Crews arriving at the scene found a working fire on the top floor of a three-story building. Multiple fire companies were called to assist or provide backup. A second alarm was struck when the fire began to…

Public Meeting Thurs, March 27 in Dover on Proposed Changes to Horseshoe Crab Management Plan

By Mari Lou / March 21, 2025

A public meeting on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission horseshoe crab management plan will be held on Thursday, March 27 from 6 to 8pm at the Little Creek Hunter Education Training Center on Bayside Drive in Dover. Public input will be taken on proposed changes to the plan – that would allow the ASMFC…

Rehoboth Avenue Repaving Project to Resume in April

By Mari Lou / March 21, 2025

Paving on Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach will resume in April. DelDOT will finish the repaving project that was halted last December because of the arrival of cold weather. So far, paving has been completed from the bandstand to 2nd Street. When work resumes, The contractor will be milling and paving between 2nd Street and…

UPDATED: Snow Hill Mayor & Council Fill Town Council Vacancy; General Election Candidate Filing Ends March 31

By Mari Lou / March 21, 2025

UPDATED – 03/21/25 – The Snow Hill Mayor and Council met in Special Session on March 18 to discuss during a closed session the candidate(s) interested in filling the remaining weeks in the Central District.  Aaron Lumpkins was selected as the interim Central District Councilman until the end of the term on June 10th.  There…

DE Correctional Officer Arrested on Drug Charges and Official Misconduct

By Mari Lou / March 18, 2025

A Correctional Officer at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna has been arrested after an official misconduct investigation by the Department of Correction and Delaware State Police. Delaware State Police were called to the Correctional Center on Sunday after the DOC learned that 27 year old Yesenia Martinez-Morales of Wilmington had smuggled over…

MD DNR New Boating Regulation Adopted: Speed Zones for OC Canals & Inlets and Fenwick Ditch Area

By Mari Lou / March 18, 2025

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has proposed expanding a portion of the Fenwick Ditch speed zone to include waters approximately 0.2 miles west of the current line toward Montego Bay. Gregg Bortz of MD DNR tells the Talk of Delmarva that the proposed expansion will also modify a small portion of the current Ocean…

19 Officers Graduate from Dover Municipal Police Academy

By Mari Lou / March 18, 2025

Nineteen officers have graduated from the Dover Municipal Police Academy. The graduation ceremony was last Friday, March 14 at Dover Middle School.  This is the culmination of a 21 week training academy. Graduating recruits will be moving on to 12 local police agencies. Graduating Recruits from the 2025 City of Dover Municipal Police Academy: City…

Frankford Man Sentenced for Assault & Drugs in Wicomico County

By Mari Lou / March 18, 2025

A Frankford man has been sentenced for assault and drugs in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. On February 3rd, 35 year old Isaiah Phillips pleaded guilty to 2nd degree assault and possession of a large amount of morphine. Sentencing was deferred and last Friday, Phillips was sentenced to 25 years in prison with all…

Public Hearing Workshops Tuesday & Wednesday for May 2025 DART Service Change

By Mari Lou / March 18, 2025

Delaware transit riders – and the public – are invited to attend an upcoming public hearing workshop to provide input and comments on proposed changes to DART Statewide Bus Services – which will become effective on May 18th. There are two downstate meetings – at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library on Tuesday, March 18th from…

Georgetown Man Arrested by DSP for Home Improvement Fraud

By Mari Lou / March 18, 2025

Delaware State Police Financial Crimes Detectives began investigating 58 year old Dave Moncavage of Georgetown for home improvement fraud last October. Moncavage operated under the business name of Advanced Interiors. Detectives learned that Moncavage signed contracts with 2 victims and received over $24,000 in payments but the work has never been completed.  Detectives obtained warrants…

Maryland Man Charged with Home Improvement Fraud in Sussex County

By Mari Lou / March 17, 2025

A Westminster, MD man has been arrested for home improvement fraud in Sussex County. Delaware State Police began investigating 26 year old Dylan Crew last October – Crew was operating under the business name of Coastline Contractors Group, LLC. Detectives learned Crew signed contracts with six victims for residential renovations and other construction – and…

DRBA Adopts 2025 Capital Improvement Program & Five-Year Strategic Plan

By Mari Lou / March 17, 2025

The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) has adopted its 2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) along with an Authority-wide Five Year Strategic Plan for its airports and crossing facilities. The 2025 CIP is $178.5-million – and includes $131.7-million in Authority resources and over $48-million in federal, state and local grant funds. The Five-Year Strategic Plan…

Harrington Woman Charged with Resisting Arrest During Traffic Stop in Felton

By Mari Lou / March 17, 2025

After a traffic stop on Route 13 Thursday morning by Felton Police, officers learned the driver, 41 year old Russheena Lewis of Harrington did not have a valid driver’s license. After the defendant exited the vehicle she charged at the officer and a physical confrontation occurred until she was taken into custody. Lewis is charged…

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest in Felton

By Mari Lou / March 17, 2025

A traffic stop Saturday by Felton Police ended with an arrest for drugs. Police stopped a vehicle Saturday just before 1pm on South Dupont Highway in Felton and during the stop police learned that the driver, 35 year old Danielle Clendaniel of Felton was in possession of 12 bags of suspected heroin and drug paraphernalia…

UPDATED: Two Men Indicted and Charged in Sexual Abuse Case

By Mari Lou / March 17, 2025

Two men have been indicted on multiple charges of sexual abuse of a juvenile between 1994 and 1996. Attorney General Kathy Jennings says the victim suffered profound trauma over a period of years. An anonymous report to the Diocese of Wilmington and investigation by Wilmington Police found evidence that 80 year old Father John Taggart…

DE High Angle Rescue Team Assists Ocean City Fire & Police

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2025

Just after 11 Sunday morning, Ocean City Fire personnel and police were called to 85th Street to check on the welfare of a person experiencing a mental health crisis. With assistance from neighboring Delaware Department and the Delaware High Angle Rescue Team the situation was resolved and the scene cleared after just over 2 and…

DSP Investigating Road Rage Incident Near Smyrna on Friday

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2025

Delaware State Police are investigating a road rage incident that occurred Friday night just before 9pm on Route 1 near Smyrna. Investigation shows that a black Infinity and black pickup were involved in a road rage incident while driving southbound on Route 1 where the suspect vehicle collided with the rear of the victim’s vehicle…

DNREC to Begin Spraying Woodland Pools to Control Mosquitoes Tuesday, March 18

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2025

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will begin its annual spring spraying of woodland pools to control aquatic immature (larval) mosquitoes as early as Tuesday, March 18, with spray operations continuing through mid-April, weather permitting. The spring spray campaign by DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section will begin in southern Sussex County, then expand…

NCCo Roadwork for I-95/Rt 896 Interchange Monday thru Thursday

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2025

If you’re heading into New Castle County – expect daytime single lane closures this week beginning Monday, March 17th  through Thursday, March 20th on northbound I-95 for truck access. Single lane closures will impact I-95 and ramps between the Route 896 interchange and the Welcome Center between 9am and 6pm. This is weather permitting. CLICK…