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Willards Firefighters Called for Chicken House Fire Monday Afternoon

By Mari Lou / January 27, 2025

Willards VFD firefighters were called for a chicken house fire on Cobbs Hill Road just after 12:30 Monday afternoon. The owner of the farm was notified of the fire by an agricultural temperature alarm. The State Fire Marshal investigation shows the fire began inside the chicken house at the ceiling level and was accidental –…

Sussex County Council Meets at 10am Tuesday

By Mari Lou / January 27, 2025

The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The County Administrator will discuss the Council’s priorities and Finance Director Gina Jennings will hold a public interview with possible appointment with a qualified applicant as an alternate to the Board of Assessment Review, whose paperwork was received after the applications were sent to Council…

State Senator Dave Lawson Announces Candidacy for Chair of the Delaware Republican Party

By Mari Lou / January 27, 2025

State Senator Dave Lawson has announced his candidacy for Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party. In a release Lawson says that it’s time for fresh ideas and renewed energy to strengthen the Delaware Republican Party and expand its reach. Full release from Senator Lawson: Senator Dave Lawson has officially announced his candidacy for Chairman of…

City of Salisbury Announces Water Main Break Repair Today on West College Avenue

By Mari Lou / January 27, 2025

As part of the City of Salisbury’s ongoing efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the water distribution system, the Department of Waterworks Utilities Division will be conducting repairs on a water main in the 300 block of West College Avenue today, January 27, 2025.   West College Avenue will be impassable from Camden Avenue to…

Felton Man Arrested for Fraud

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2025

Police in Felton were called to the Felton Hardware Store for a reported fraud. Police learned that a suspect has been purchasing thousands of dollars of equipment between March of 2024 until current – charging the merchandise on his former employer’s business account. The former employer discovered discrepancies in their account which led to police…

DSP Investigating Shooting North of Millsboro

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2025

Delaware State Police are investigating a report of a shooting north of Millsboro early Saturday morning just before 2. Police say the victim was northbound on Route 113 near Avenue of Honor when an unknown vehicle passed the victim and a suspect fired a number of shots that struck the victim’s vehicle. The suspect vehicle…

Milford Man Charged with Drug & Other Offenses after Crash on Indian Mission Road

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2025

A trooper on patrol east of Millsboro spotted an Audi southbound on Mount Joy Road near Cannon Road with an equipment violation Saturday night just after 6. The trooper attempted a traffic stop but the driver of the Audi drove off at a high rate of speed on Cannon Road. The Audi drove through the…

Seaford Man Charged with 5th Offense DUI

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2025

Delaware State Police were called to Atlantic Avenue in Millville Friday evening for a report of a vehicle parked on a sidewalk. Troopers found a pickup on the sidewalk with the driver asleep. As police spoke to the driver, 46 year old Charles Graves of Seaford, he showed signs of impairment. He was arrested for…

Millville Firefighters Called for Shed Fire Saturday Afternoon

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2025

Firefighters from Millville were called Saturday just after 1:30pm for a fire on Panyard Alley in Ocean View. Crews arriving at the scene found a shed with smoke and flames – with exposure to a camping trailer. Firefighters brought the fire under control and were on the scene for about 90 minutes. The State Fire…

Wilmington Man Arrested after Traffic Stop in Georgetown

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2025

A traffic stop on Route 113 in Georgetown led to the arrest of a Wilmington man early Friday morning. Delaware State Police spotted a vehicle speeding and swerving in the northbound lanes near Deer Forest Road and pulled the vehicle over. While speaking with the driver, 35 year old Douglas McLean, he showed signs of…

Two Dover Men Arrested on Drug Charges after Search

By Mari Lou / January 26, 2025

Two Dover men were arrested last week after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Gunning Bedford Drive in Dover on Thursday. The warrant was obtained following an investigation of 36 year old Dante Durham and the distribution of illegal drugs from the property. During the search, 48 year old Ernie Washington tossed…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 01/25/25

By Mari Lou / January 25, 2025

Owen – 302-386-9493 – Orange Gretsch electromatic hollow body, tv jones pick up – upgraded tuning machine with case – $600 – 1963 Hobie 9′ 8″ Long board – $900 Tim – 302-399-9409 – Classic country vinyl collection – $3000 – LOOKING FOR:  Men’s Mountain Bike with big tires for around $100 Jim – 305-469-5005…

DE Senate Republicans Urge President Trump to Revoke Existing Leases & Permits for Offshore Wind Project

By Mari Lou / January 25, 2025

On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order for the temporary withdrawal of all areas on the outer continental shelf from offshore wind leasing and review of the federal government’s leasing and permitting practices for wind projects.   Following that action, the Delaware Senate Republican Caucus sent a letter to President Trump…

Center Ice Rink at Delaware State Fairgrounds to Close in May

By Mari Lou / January 25, 2025

After 20 years, Center Ice Rink at the Delaware State Fairgrounds will close for good in mid-May. State Fair officials posted the notice on their website Friday that following the 2025 spring season the Rink would close. The Board of Directors and Fair management say the rink has faced increasing financial challenges – including costly…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 25, 2025

Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Millsboro sunset. Click for full view

Approval for One Rehoboth Avenue, LLC – Project Will Move Forward

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2025

A public hearing on the One Rehoboth Avenue Hotel was held by the Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission Friday afternoon. The Planning Commission has approved the site plan for the mixed-use hotel project on the Boardwalk between Rehoboth and Baltimore Avenues with a unanimous vote – with Commissioner Davis absent. This project has been under review…

Gov Moore Names Harry Coker, Jr. as Next MD Department of Commerce Secretary

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2025

Governor Wes Moore Friday appointed Harry Coker, Jr as acting secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce. Coker will begin as acting secretary on February 5th – pending confirmation by the Maryland State Senate during the current legislative session. Coker succeeds Secretary Kevin Anderson who is transitioning to a new role as senior advisor to…

Maryland’s ENOUGH Act Addresses Poverty with Help from Philanthropic Community

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2025

The ENOUGH Act in Maryland was authorized to address historic inequities in the state and tackle the root causes of poverty. It’s a first in the nation state-level effort and Governor Wes Moore says the FY 2025 investment through the ENOUGH Program will end child poverty in 27 communities across the state. On Thursday, Governor…

City of Salisbury – Water Main Repair on Priscilla Street Today

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2025

As part of the City of Salisbury’s ongoing efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the water distribution system, the Department of Waterworks Utilities Division will be conducting a water main repair at 117 Priscilla Street on Friday, January 24, 2025.   To ensure the safety of workers and the public, Priscilla Street will be closed…

Legislation to Create Municipal Election Districts in Millsboro Passes in State House

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2025

Legislation that will amend the charter of the Town of Millsboro to authorize the Towns three municipal election districts has passed in the State House with a unanimous vote of 39 to 0 with 2 absent. House Bill 25 is sponsored by 41st District Representative Rich Collins. The 2020 federal census would be used for…

HB 13 Would Adjust DE Tax Brackets – and Create 2 New Brackets

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2025

Legislation introduced in the State House Thursday would adjust the state’s existing tax brackets and create two new brackets. The new brackets are taxed at the highest rates – but by combining some existing brackets this Act also slightly increases or decreases the tax rate for some incomes. House Bill 13 is sponsored by Representative…

Gov Meyer Looking for Nominees for Seat on Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2025

Candidates interested in being nominated for Delaware’s seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council (MAFMC) should complete and submit a nomination application kit. Candidates will be nominated by Governor Matt Meyer. You must be a Delaware resident and in the application kit – outline your fisheries background, experience and ability to serve as a council…

DE Unemployment Drops; DE Labor Force at Lowest Rate Since 1976

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2025

Delaware’s unemployment rate has dropped from 3.9% in November to 3.7% in December and remains lower than the national unemployment rate of 4.1% in December. However in Sussex County unemployment increased from November to December from 3.1% to 3.2%. According to the Department of Labor, Delaware’s labor force fell to 502,700 – a 14-consecutive month…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 24, 2025

Jody Hudson – Lewes – Along the Delaware Bay – from 2005. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 23, 2025

Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – Remembering Dan Kramer of Greenwood. He was the watchdog of the Sussex County Council and fondly referred to them all as “Turkeys.” He also kept an eye on the Town of Greenwood and the Woodbridge School District. He would call the station to discuss the County government, pole beans and the best Kettle Corn in Delaware (and it WAS that good!). Sadly we lost Dan in September of 2020, but I’m sure he’s still watching over Sussex County! This picture was taken at the Talk of Delmarva’s Oil Rally Petition Drive on the Circle in Georgetown in 2008. Click for full view