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US Coast Guard Investigating Tugboat Fire off Pea Patch Island

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2025

The US Coast Guard and other agencies were called for a tugboat fire just before 9:30 Tuesday morning near Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River. Officials received a distress call from the crew of the tugboat that the vessel was on fire. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay launched crews from Station Philadelphia and a…

Caroline County Man Charged after Shooting Incident in Denton

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2025

Caroline County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Denton man after a shooting on February 6th. Deputies arrived at a Ruritan Road residence in Denton and discovered a 71 year old man with injuries to his back and head from a gunshot. They also found 68 year old Alfred Harris with a broken ankle. Both were…

SS United States to Leave Philadelphia Wednesday on Final Journey

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2025

America’s Flagship, the SS United States will leave its berth in Philadelphia on Wednesday morning on its final journey – to Mobile, Alabama and then off the coast of the Florida panhandle.  The SS United States was constructed between 1950 and 1952 in Newport News, VA – and included materials from every state (48 at…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2025

SA Harrison – Millsboro – Hungry great blue heron. Click for full view

Planned Armory Road Closure Near Frankford/Dagsboro Shortened

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2025

A planned bridge rehabilitation project that would have closed a section of Armory Road in Dagsboro and Frankford for the entire summer has been reworked by DelDOT officials. Beginning next Monday Armory Road/Route 20 between Dukes Road and Omar Road will be closed until May 16th – weather permitting. The original posting from DelDOT had…

Arrest Made in Sunday Seaford Arson Fire

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2025

Seaford and Blades firefighters were called for a residential structure fire on Sunday afternoon on Griffs Way in Seaford. Firefighters arriving at the scene around 12:30 found heavy fire in single-family home and garage. The home was not occupied at the time of the fire. State Fire Marshal investigators say the fire was intentional. With…

Georgetown Man Arrested for 7th Offense DUI after Crash North of Milford

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2025

A Georgetown man has been arrested for his 7th DUI offense after a crash just after 12:30 Monday morning. Delaware State Police were called for a single-vehicle crash on Bay Road near Milford Neck Road north of Milford and found a pickup truck with visible damage and airbags deployed. Police contacted the driver, 52 year…

Wicomico County Executive Vetoes Kennel Bill

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2025

Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has vetoed legislation that will impact kennel owners. She says that the bill as amended would require that the runs of a kennel be located no less than 1000 feet from an existing residential dwelling on another parcel. There is no current kennel that can comply and would place an…

Ingrams Pond Boat Ramp Near Millsboro to Close for Construction

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2025

The boat ramp at Ingrams Pond near Millsboro will be closed on Monday, February 24th for construction of a new ramp and an expanded ramp parking lot. DNREC will replace the existing boat ramp, install a new courtesy dock and expand the parking lot to accommodate boating trailers. The Ingrams Pond project is expected to…

DSP Investigate Shooting in Felton

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2025

Delaware State Police were called for a report of shots fired at a home in Felton Saturday afternoon. Police responded to Crowberry Drive just before 2pm and learned the victim’s residence had been struck by two bullets which caused interior damage. Police say no one was inside the home at the the time and investigation…

MPS Investigating Trooper Involved Shooting in Somerset County

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2025

An investigation into a trooper involved shooting Sunday night in Marion Station in Somerset County. Maryland State Police were conducting a criminal investigation around 8pm and encountered a suspect with a firearm on Tulls Corner Road. Police say that a trooper responding to assist an officer for an assault complaint fired at the suspect. The…

Utility and Road Crews Battle Downed Trees & Wires as Winds Howl Across Delmarva

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2025

Utility companies have been on the job throughout Sunday as damaging winds have knocked out power to residents across Delmarva. Delaware Electric Cooperative has worked to restore over 4500 homes without power in central and southern Delaware on Sunday due to broken poles, downed trees and wires. Co-op officials warn that if you do lose…

Salisbury Area Fire Saturday Accidental; 2 Family Pets Die in Blaze

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2025

A 2-alarm fire on Cloverdale Street in Salisbury Saturday night has been ruled accidental by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters were called just after 7pm on Saturday and found a 2 story home with smoke showing and fire in the basement that extended to the first and second floor. Multiple fire companies from Wicomico…

Pennsylvania Man Arrested after Leading Police on Pursuit

By Mari Lou / February 16, 2025

A Pennsylvania man was arrested after leading Delaware State Police on a chase from New Castle County into Kent County Friday afternoon. New Castle County Police were pursuing a BMW with Pennsylvania tags on the Roth Bridge that was traveling on a bare rim. Delaware State Police joined the pursuit on Route 1 near Middletown…

MSP Looking for Home Security Video after Deadly Shooting in Crisfield

By Mari Lou / February 15, 2025

A shooting early Saturday morning in Crisfield has left one man dead. Crisfield Police were called to the area of Third and Cove Street just after 1am for a report of a shooting. Police located the victim, 43 year old Keyon Honesty of Princess Anne with a gunshot wound. He was taken to TidalHealth McCready…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 02/15/25

By Mari Lou / February 15, 2025

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UPDATED: High Electric Bills was the Topic of a Delaware Senate Committee Discussion Friday

By Mari Lou / February 15, 2025

A discussion on high electric bills received by many Delawareans was held Friday morning by the Senate Environment, Energy and Transportation Committee in Dover. Delmarva Power officials were also on hand to answer questions, but repeated that high usage was the main driver in the cost increases along with a rate increase that went into…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 15, 2025

Karissa Thorp – Lewes – Chincoteague sunset. Click for full view

Wicomico County Council to Reconsider Legislation Pertaining to Dog Kennels

By Mari Lou / February 14, 2025

The Wicomico County Council will reconsider a bill pertaining to dog kennels during its legislative meeting on Tuesday, February 18th at 10am in the Council Chambers in the Government Office Building. The Council will review the setback distance requirement and consider an amendment to the bill that would allow the Board of Appeals to modify…

Dover’s 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Canceled

By Mari Lou / February 14, 2025

A Facebook post by the City of Dover Thursday announced the cancellation of this year’s upcoming St. Patrick’s Day parade. City officials say they found no one interested in taking over the planning. However – if someone is interested in reviving the parade for next year – contact the Mayor’s office. They add that the…

MD DNR Launches Two Pilot Programs for Blue Catfish in the Chesapeake Bay

By Mari Lou / February 14, 2025

Maryland Natural Resource officials are launching two pilot programs in an effort to curb the spread of blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Applications are now open for the Blue Catfish For-Hire/Commercial and Mid- and Lower-Bay Finfish Trotline Pilot Programs. Commercial watermen and charter boat captains can apply to participate. Blue catfish…

DSP Investigating Shooting East of Bridgeville Thursday Afternoon

By Mari Lou / February 14, 2025

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting in the Bridgeville area Thursday afternoon just before 4 on Coverdale Road. Police found a 41 year old man suffering from a gunshot would – he was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries. Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective Wideman at…

DE State Fire Marshal Investigating Residential Fire in Stonewater Creek Development

By Mari Lou / February 14, 2025

Firefighters were on the scene of a residential fire in the Stonewater Creek development off Indian Mission Road near Long Neck. Indian River firefighters were called just after 11:30 Friday morning for a fire on Shoreline Drive. Crews arriving on the scene found fire on the second floor and attic of the home which spread…

Two Injured in Fire Thursday Night southwest of Seaford

By Mari Lou / February 14, 2025

A residential fire Thursday night southwest of Seaford that injured two is under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Firefighters from Blades and Seaford were called just after 7:30pm for a fire on Grist Lane. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy fire on the first floor of the home. With help from neighbors,…

Dredging in Ocean City Inlet and Isle of Wight Channel to Begin Around Feb 25th

By Mari Lou / February 14, 2025

Maryland Natural Resources officials say dredging operations in Ocean City will begin on or around February 25th. The US Army Corps of Engineers will focus on the shoaling near buoy 13 and the intersection of the inlet and Isle of Wight channels to maintain access for larger vessels.