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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 2, 2025

SA Harrison – Millsboro – MV Delaware from the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal in Lewes. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2025

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Final sunrise of 2024 from 36th Street in Ocean City. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Click for full view

UPDATED: Funeral Information for MD State Senator Richard Colburn

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2024

UPDATED – 12/31/24 – Funeral information for Senator Richard Colburn has been released.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, from 10am until 12noon at Open Bible Church, 1619 Race Street, Cambridge, MD 21613. A memorial service will immediately follow at the church beginning at 12noon. Burial will be private.  ====================================== Maryland…

UPDATED: Funeral Schedule for Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

By Mari Lou / December 30, 2024

UPDATED – 12/30/24 – Official State Funeral Schedule for Former President Jimmy Carter (PDF) ========================= President Jimmy Carter has died.  The news was released by the Carter Center Sunday afternoon. Note: The United States flags should be flown at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, in honor of the life and legacy of…

New Year’s Closings in Wicomico County

By Mari Lou / December 30, 2024

Wicomico County Government Offices will be closing at 5pm on Tuesday, December 31st and will reopen on January 2nd, 2025 in observance of New Year’s Day. County facilities will be closed on New Year’s Day – The Newland Park Landfill will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st , 2025 and will reopen on Thursday, January…

UPDATE: Dover PD Cancel Gold Alert for Missing Teen

By Mari Lou / December 30, 2024

UPDATE–12/30/24: The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Aiden Clark. Clark has been located and is safe. Original Post from 12/17/24 Dover Police have issued a Gold Alert for 16 year old Aiden Clark of Dover. Police say he suffers from a condition that may pose a risk to his health and…

Talk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 30, 2024

Walt – Lewes – Rehoboth Beach tree lighting in 2023. Click for full view

Georgetown Man Arrested Following Pursuit in Stolen Vehicle

By Mari Lou / December 29, 2024

A Georgetown man has been arrested following the theft of a vehicle and pursuit on Friday, December 27th. Delaware State Police were called to the Shoppes at Long Neck around 6:30am for a report of a vehicle theft. Around noon the vehicle was located by members of the Governor’s Task Force and a traffic stop…

Talk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 29, 2024

Margaret May – Lewes – Merry Christmas Tree. Click for full view

Rehoboth Beach Giant Evacuated after Gas Leak

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2024

Rehoboth Beach firefighters were called to the Giant Grocery Store at Lighthouse Plaza Boulevard just after noon for a reported gas leak inside the building and several persons affected. Firefighters evacuated the building – six people affected by the gas were evaluated and one was transported to a local hospital. Officials say the source of…

UPDATED: Firefighters on Scene of Structure Fire near Route 113 & Dagsboro Road

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2024

UPDATED – 8:50pm – Route 113 has been reopened in both directions. ============ Firefighters from Dagsboro and Millsboro were called for a structure fire just after 5:30 Saturday evening. Crews arriving at the scene just south of Dagsboro Road on Route 113 found fire showing. Multiple fire companies have been called to assist or provide…

UPDATED: Sick & Dead Snow Geese Found Friday in Sussex County Coastal Waters Test Positive for H5 Avian Influenza

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2024

UPDATE – 07:15pm – DNREC and Delaware Agriculture officials Saturday announced that lab tests on sick and dead snow geese collected Friday in coastal Sussex County have returned presumptive positive findings for H5 avian influenza. This is the most recent confirmation on H5 avian influenza on Delmarva since May of 2022 when it was found…

Two Rescued from Stranded Boat in Marsh near Holland Glade near Rehoboth Beach

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2024

Lewes Fire Department assisted Rehoboth Beach with a water rescue in the marsh near the Holland Glade tract just after 8pm Friday. Officials say two duck hunters were stranded in their boat after a falling tide in the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. Lewes’s marine unit, 82-Marine-2 which is their quick response vessel, responded with an operator, EMT…

Recycle Your Christmas Tree – Multiple Locations in Kent & Sussex Counties

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2024

DNREC encourages Delawareans to recycle their holiday trees. By recycling your tree it becomes a valuable organic resource that provides environmental benefits – and keeps them out of landfills or along the side of the road. Your tree can be turned into beneficial mulch or used for home composting. Trees can be dropped off at…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 12/28/24

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2024

Marie – 302-947-9412 – WANTED: Wood splitter – gas or electric Sam – 443-614-8412 – Dining room table and 6 chairs, 5 -7ft with two leaves. White oak finish – $400 Roy – 302-542-3761 – 6-foot step ladder – $60 Mary – 302-537-5148 – Black leather recliner with ottoman, very good condition $130 Mary –…

Christmas Tree Recycling in Worcester County & Ocean City

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2024

If you live in Worcester County – they are hosting the annual collection of Christmas Trees through January 31st. Residents can drop off their Christmas trees at the Central Landfill in Newark and at the Homeowners Convenience Centers in Berlin, Pocomoke and Snow Hill free of charge. Businesses and organizations that sold trees will not…

Talk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2024

Rita McClanahan – Lewes – Dressed for Christmas. Click for full view

Salisbury Man Arrested on Firearms & Theft Charges

By Mari Lou / December 27, 2024

Early Friday morning Salisbury Police were called to Richwil Drive for a report of shots fired. Police arrived at the scene just before 5am and met with a witness who saw a man tampering with her vehicle outside her residence. She confronted the man who displayed a firearm and fired several shots in the air…

Talk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 27, 2024

CJRW Diamond – Laurel – Christmas in Laurel. Click for full view

UPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Deadly Pedestrian Hit & Run Near Lincoln

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2024

UPDATE–12/26/24: Delaware State Police have identified 29-year-old Leo Hernandez Perez of Milford, Delaware, as the man who died in a hit-and-run crash on Christmas Day. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Original Post: A Christmas morning hit & run has left a 29 year old Milford man…

UPDATE: Gold Alert for Missing Dover Woman–Canceled

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2024

UPDATE: 12/26/24: The Dover Police Department has canceled the Gold Alert for Deandra Hicks. She has been located.   Original Post: Dover Police have issued a Gold Alert for a 19 year old Dover woman. Police say Deandra Hicks was last seen on Friday, December 20th around 7pm at a residence on North East Avenue…

Felton Man Charged with Theft

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2024

Felton Police have arrested a man in connection with a reported theft from a residence on December 6th. Investigation showed that the tenant of a rental property on East High Street moved out and stole appliances owned by the landlord worth over $1500. The suspect was identified as 47 year old Deramous Mosley of Felton…

New Fines for Work Zone Speed Violations in Maryland Effective January 1, 2025

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2024

Beginning in the new year, a tiered fine system for work zone speed violations in Maryland will to into effect.  This new system is from the Maryland Road Worker Protection Act which was approved by the General Assembly during the 2024 Legislative Session and signed into law on April 9th. Maryland Department of Transportation officials…

State Revitalization Program Awards to Bring $9.5 Million to Community Development Projects on Eastern Shore

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2024

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has announced that Eastern Shore counties have received a combined $9.5 million through four of the state’s seven State Revitalization Programs for 49 projects and activities that promote community development and economic growth. That includes projects in Caroline, Dorchester, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester Counties. Additional…

Talk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2024

Chanukkah began at sundown on Christmas. Today is the first full day of Chanukkah, which runs through January 2nd this year.