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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 17thĀ  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…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2025

Claire Christopher – Philadelphia – MountAire Poultry Plant in Millsboro. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 03/15/25

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2025

Jim – 240-534-8635 – Large lot of fishing gear – Best offer cheap Joyce – 609-247-3649 – All weather RAV4 floor mats – $200 for all Marie – 302-745-3053 – Wicker dining room set with glass top and 4 chairs – $350 Dawn – 302-947-2520 – Dupree Commercial Floor Steamer – all attachments – $800…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2025

Remy Haynes – Seaford – Ocean City Sunrise. Click for full view

Lewes Canal Crossing Water Main Project Scheduled to Go Online Tuesday

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2025

The Lewes Board of Public Works has received approval from the State of Delaware to proceed with operations on the Canal Crossing Water Main Project. The Canal water line is scheduled to go online on Tuesday, March 18 – and shortly after the connection of services will begin. That will be the next key milestone…

Unemployment in DE Remains Steady, but Sussex County Increases 1%

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2025

Unemployment in Delaware remained steady at 3.6% from December to January – and lower than the national rate of 4%. In Sussex County unemployment increased from 3.2% in December to 4.2% in January. The Office of Occupational and Labor Market Information has released its annual revisions to prior-year employment estimates. Private Education and Health Services…

Drought Conditions on Delmarva Increase Wildfire Risk – Outdoor Burning Restrictions in Several Counties & Delaware

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2025

The Worcester County Fire Marshal is warning of heightened wildfire risks to to ongoing moderate drought conditions, high winds and low humidity. Wildfire activity has been on the rise and the Fire Marshal’s office strongly urges you to avoid outdoor burning or to exercise extreme caution if burning is necessary. These conditions endanger personal property…

DE AG Files Lawsuit to Stop Dismantling of Federal Dept of Education

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2025

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and 20 other attorneys general have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from dismantling the federal Department of Education. The lawsuit was filed Thursday and seeks to stop the agency’s destruction and to ensure that it can continue to support millions of students’ education. Jennings said in a…

Maryland Flags to be Lowered to Half-Staff Sunday

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2025

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has ordered Maryland Flags to be lowered to half-staff on Sunday from sunrise to sunset. This in honor of former State Delegate Frank Turner who represented Howard County from 1995 to 2019. He passed away in Columbia, Maryland on Friday, February 14th. . .  

Laurel Man Charged with 6th Offense DUI

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2025

A Laurel man has been arrested after Delaware State Police spotted a pickup truck with an unsecured load of wood traveling slowly on Camp Road near Laurel Thursday afternoon just after 12:30. A computer check showed the registration was fictitious and the trooper pulled the truck over. While speaking with the driver, 57 year old…

Trussum Pond Near Laurel to Close for Construction Work on March 17th

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2025

Beginning on St Patrick’s Day, Trussum Pond near Laurel will be closed for a construction project through mid-April. The pond is managed by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation – the project includes grading and paving the boat ramp and parking lot to provide better access and reduce erosion issues that are currently impacting the…

DSP Investigating Thursday Night Shooting on Atlanta Road in Seaford

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2025

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting on Atlanta Road in Seaford Thursday night just before 11 o’clock. Investigation shows that an unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots from an unknown vehicle – striking a house and vehicle. Police say there were eight people in the house – including a child – at…

Fire at Cambridge Townhouse Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2025

The Maryland State Fire Marshal continues to investigate a two alarm fire in Cambridge that occurred Thursday night. Cambridge firefighters were called to Wood Duck Drive around 11:30pm for a report of an explosion. Fire crews arriving at the scene found the blaze began in the middle unit of a row of two story, wood…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 14, 2025

Gary Freniere – Felton – Cruising the Choptank River on the River Queen Paddle boat on the Dinner Cruise – from the Suicide Bridge Restaurant in Hurlock. Click for full view

UPDATE: Gold Alert for Missing Dover Teen–Canceled

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2025

UPDATE 03-13-25: The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Wyatt Aiello. He has been located and is safe. Original Post: Dover Police have issued a Gold Alert for 17 year old Wyatt Aiello of Dover. Police say Aiello was last seen on January 27th around 9am in the 100 block of Derbyshire…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2025

Margaret May – Lewes – Dusk at Rehoboth Beach. Click for full view

Seaford High School – Remote Learning Day Thursday

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2025

Due to Wednesday evening’s gun violence in the Seaford community, Seaford High School will transition to asynchronous learning on Thursday, March 13, 2025. HS students will be asynchronous on Thursday. Please check your Schoology for assignments and Zoom links. Edgenuity coursework can also be completed Seaford School District posted on it’s Facebook page:Ā  While no…

UPDATED: Selbyville Police Arrest Suspect in Assault on Sunday

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2025

UPDATED – 03/12/25 – Selbyville Police report that Joshua Kositzke has been arrested. ===================================== Original Story – 03/09/25 – Selbyville Police are looking for a man in connection with an assault outside the McDonald’s at Mason Dixon Plaza. Police were called just before 2pm Sunday and met with the female victim. She told police he…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2025

Alan Anthony – Salisbury – Colorful cloudy skies off Tilghman Road in Salisbury. Click for full view

UPDATED: Sussex County Council Denies Borrow Pit near Laurel

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2025

UPDATED – 03/11/25 –Ā The Sussex County Council recognized County retiree Loretta Benson. Benson has worked in the County Finance Department for over 29 years. Benson and several family members were on hand to celebrate her retirement. In Old Business, the Council revisited Conditional Use 2454, filed on behalf of H&K Group, Inc., for a borrow…

Outdoor Burning Discouraged Due to DE’s Ongoing Drought Conditions & High Fire Risk

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2025

The Delaware Forest Service is urging all residents to refrain from outdoor burning. Delaware’s ongoing drought and current weather conditions has brought an uptick in wildfires statewide. A special weather statement was released over the weekend indicating an elevated fire risk due to dropping humidity levels and high winds across the region – including Delaware.…

Traveling Doctor from Texas Extradited to Maryland for Rape & Other Offenses

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2025

A man who is a traveling cardiologist from Texas has been arrested by Easton Police on two warrants that charge him with 1st and second degree rape and other offenses. Police met in June of 2024 with a woman who was working for the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Easton who says she…

Lewes Fire to Possibly Dissolve EMS Service

By Mari Lou / March 11, 2025

The Talk of Delmarva has acquired a copy of a letter that was sent to the Sussex County last week that basically says that without significant additional funding to address their existing deficit, the Lewes Fire Department will initiate the process of dissolving its EMS service. The fire company’s calls have increased as the number…

Rehoboth Beach Commissioners Discuss Proposed Parking Season Expansion

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2025

Rehoboth Beach Commissioners discussed a proposed expanding of the parking meter and permit season during a workshop meeting Monday. Other parking recommendations were also discussed. Most of the discussion centered around parking issues with the Sea Witch Festival, which if the expanded season is approved would be included. The Commission also heard from Chamber President…

Two Viola Men Arrested on Burglary Charges

By Mari Lou / March 10, 2025

Two men from Viola have been arrested for burglary and other charges after an investigation by Delaware State Police into a series of burglaries of homes under construction in a Magnolia community. The investigation began in February and police learned that an unknown suspect forced entry into several homes and removed electrical and plumbing materials…