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MSP Investigating Shots Fired at Residence in Pocomoke

By Mari Lou / May 11, 2025

Maryland State Police were called to Stockton Road in the Pocomoke area just after 1:30 Sunday morning after shots were fired into a residence from a vehicle. Police say no injuries were reported and the MSP Forensic Sciences Division collected and processed evidence at the scene. The investigation is active and ongoing and police ask…

Seaford Teen Charged after Speeding Away from Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / May 11, 2025

A Seaford teen was arrested after leading Delaware State Police on a chase Saturday night on Sussex County back roads. Police say a trooper on patrol spotted a Durango speeding on Hastings Farm Road near Seaford just after 7pm. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver sped off traveling at a high rate…

Mark Giler Joins Incumbents on the South Bethany Town Council

By Mari Lou / May 11, 2025

Voters in South Bethany have reelected both incumbents – Christine Keefe and Cynthia Van Horn with 180 and 202 votes respectively. Mark Giler was the top vote-getter with 252 tallies and wins the third open seat on the Town Council. The three council members will be sworn in and the Council will reorganize at the…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/11/25

By Mari Lou / May 11, 2025

 User 284190339 · 05-11-25 Fishing Report In the Inland Bays, flounder are biting strong in Indian River and Rehoboth Bays. Try drifting minnows or Gulp baits near channel edges. Bluefish are showing up around Indian River Inlet—metal spoons and bucktails are producing hits, especially during moving tides. In the Delaware Bay, it’s prime time…

Dover Police Investigating Shooting Incident on Simon Circle

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2025

Dover Police are investigating shots fired in the area of Simon Circle on Thursday afternoon. An officer from the Wyoming Police was in the area just after 2pm and heard the shots. Several officers responded and contacted a 17 year old victim who had been shot at – but not injured. Police learned that a…

DSP Investigating a Shooting that left a Woman Injured

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2025

Delaware State Police were called for a reported shooting on Clayton Avenue in Smyrna early Saturday morning. A 34 year old woman inside the home was struck by gunfire and taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police say the incident occurred around 4:30 Saturday morning – and ask anyone with any information…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 05/10/25

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2025

Amy – May 17th – 16th annual Strawberry Festival 8am to 2pm at St. Joseph’s Church in Laurel Phillip – 410-463-3525 – Chesapeake 32 Sailboat 1962, Phillip Rose design – $1200 obo Nick – 302-420-6973 – LOOKING FOR: Boat accessories Sandy – 302-382-2814 – Solid oak media cabinet, like new, 32inches H x 56inches W…

A Misdirected Shipment of Thousands of Birds Ends up in Delaware

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2025

Thousands of orphaned young birds that were recovered from a misdirected USPS shipment have been rehabilitated – and are now up for adoption to anyone interested. The First State Animal Center in Camden will post an announcement for the adoption process in the next week or so. The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) was called…

Easton Woman Charged with Hate Crimes

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2025

An Easton woman has been arrested for hate crimes and destruction of property. Easton Police were called in late March for a political sign that was defaced with a sticker with a swastika. Officers found a Frank Gunsallus political sign had a sticker of a swastika on it. Officers later found a second Frank Gunsallus…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/10/25

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2025

User 284190339 · 05-10-25 Fishing Report Anglers are seeing solid action along the Delaware coast this week. Inshore, the surf bite has picked up with kingfish, spot, and small blues hitting bloodworms and Fishbites around Cape Henlopen and Broadkill Beach. Early morning and dusk have been best. Flounder fishing is strong in the back bays—particularly…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2025

Chick Bradford – Harbeson – Assateague ponies. Click for full view

37th District Rep. Valerie Jones Giltner Has First Bill Passed in State House

By Mari Lou / May 9, 2025

37th District Representative Valerie Jones Giltner has had her first bill passed in the State House. Senate Bill 49, which is co-sponsored by Senator Brian Pettyjohn, exempts “first informers” from driving restrictions during a State of Emergency. First informers are broadcast engineers and on-air staff who are essential in keeping the public informed during a…

Upcoming Closure of Cave Neck Road Near Milton for Bridge Work

By Mari Lou / May 9, 2025

DelDOT will close a portion of Cave Neck Road between Diamond Farm Road and Hudson Road beginning on Monday, May 19th – weather permitting through late August.  The bridge was originally built in 1913. This work will consist of installing steel sheet pile wingwalls with concrete copings at both sides on the south face of…

Thousands of Birds Perish in Delmar Chicken House Fire Wednesday

By Mari Lou / May 9, 2025

Thousands of chickens died in a fire early Wednesday morning on Delmar Road in Delmar. Firefighters from Delmar were called just after 2am and found a 50-foot by 400-foot chicken house well involved in fire. Additional tankers were called to assist. Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating to determine the cause and origin of…

New Election Districts In Effect for Upcoming Millsboro Municipal Election in June

By Mari Lou / May 9, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer has signed legislation that amends the charter of the Town of Millsboro to authorize redistricting of the Town’s three municipal election districts using the 2020 federal census by January 1st of 2026 – and redistrict within 2 years of the the latest federal census. House Bill 25 also changes the process to…

Long Neck Kindergarten Teacher, Amanda Howard, Named IRSD Teacher of the Year

By Mari Lou / May 9, 2025

A kindergarten teacher at Long Neck Elementary School has been named the Indian River School District’s Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026. Amanda Howard was named Teacher of the Year from a pool of 15 candidates during the annual Teacher of the Year ceremony on Thursday at the Seed and Sapling events venue in Frankford.…

MD State Fire Marshal Warns of Concerning Social Media Trend with Electronic Devices

By Mari Lou / May 9, 2025

The Maryland State Fire Marshal is alerting you to a concerning trend that is circulating on social media – the “Chromebook Challenge.” Officials say students insert electrically conductive objects like pencils and other metallic objects into the charging ports of school-issued and personal electronic devices which have resulted in sparks and smoke and in some…

Salisbury Home Damaged by Fire Thursday Afternoon

By Mari Lou / May 9, 2025

Fruitland firefighters were called to Shad Point Road in Salisbury Thursday afternoon around 4:30 for a structure fire. Firefighters arriving at the scene found smoke and fire and additional crews were called to assist at the scene or provide backup. Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators say there were smoke alarms present and activated and the…

South Bethany Voters to Elect 3 to Town Council Saturday, May 10

By Mari Lou / May 9, 2025

Voters in South Bethany go to the polls on Saturday to elect 3 people to the town council. Each term is 2 years. There are five candidates running. Incumbents Christine Keefe (R) and Cindy Van Horn (R) are challenged by Russell Beland (R), Steven Gallagher (NR) and Mark Giler (NR). Current councilman Tim Shaw is…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/09/25

By Mari Lou / May 9, 2025

User 284190339 · 05-09-25 Fishing Report Anglers across Delaware are enjoying a productive start to May, with a variety of species active in both saltwater and freshwater. Striped bass are being caught near the Cape Henlopen fishing pier and along the Outer Wall, with fresh bunker and bloodworms proving effective. Black drum are also making…

Resolution Passes State Senate to Designate May as Small Business Month in DE

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2025

A resolution has passed in the State Senate that designates May of 2025 as Small Business Month in the State of Delaware. Senate Concurrent Resolution 64 is sponsored by Senator Dave Wilson and says that Delaware’s small business community makes significant contributions to the state’s economy and workforce. There are over 28,600 small businesses that…

Bill Introduced to Prohibit Selling, Distributing or Offering Expanded Polystyrene Foam Products

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2025

Legislation has been introduced into the Delaware General Assembly that would prohibit retail stores and wholesalers from selling, distributing or offering for sale expanded polystyrene foam products. Senate Bill 130 was introduced Wednesday by Senator Trey Paradee. The measure would include foam food service packaging, coolers and loose fill packaging. The measure if awaiting consideration…

DE State Senator Eric Buckson Introduces Resolution to Bring Caesar Rodney Statue to Dover

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2025

South Dover State Senator Eric Buckson has introduced a resolution to return the Caesar Rodney equestrian statue to Kent County. The statue was removed from Wilmington’s Rodney Square in 2020 after and is currently in storage. Rodney, who was a slave owner, was also one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and rode…

Hebron Train Depot Car Show – Wheels that Heal Car Club – Road Closure on Saturday

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2025

?Road Closure Notice – Levin Dashiell Rd, Hebron, MD ? Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Reason: Hebron Train Depot Car Show – Wheels that Heal Car Club Event The last 600 feet of Levin Dashiell Rd (highlighted in red) will be closed from Chestnut Tree Rd to Chestnut St…

Bethany Beach Police Looking for Laurel Woman after Incident at an Airbnb

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2025

Bethany Beach Police were called to Evans Avenue for reports of a disorderly subject punching holes inside a house. The owner of the Airbnb rental reported the incident – however police had been called to the same address the night before for reports of a loud party. Police learned that 21 year old Nijae Harris…