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OCPD K9 Klem Retires

By Mari Lou / December 10, 2024

The Ocean City Police Department proudly announces K9 Klem’s well-earned retirement after eight years of exemplary service alongside his handler, Cpl. Danielle Braniff. K9 Klem, born and bred in The Netherlands on December 18, 2014, began his career as a prospective police K9 after being selected by Shallow Creek Kennels. In the fall of 2016,…

Dover Teen Charged with Weapons Offenses after Pedestrian Stop

By Mari Lou / December 10, 2024

An 18 year old Dover man has been arrested after a pedestrian stop Monday afternoon in the area of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and South bay Road. Police stopped 18 year old Jhasir George just before 2:30 for failing to cross in the crosswalk. George ran from officer and threw away a handgun which…

UPDATED: Bridgeville Woman Dies after Millsboro Area House Fire Saturday Night

By Mari Lou / December 10, 2024

UPDATED – 12/10/24 –  A woman who was removed from the home by neighbors died from her injuries on Monday. She is identified as 63 year old Donna Jackson of Bridgeville. Fire Marshal investigators say the home was equipped with working smoke alarms – the cause of the fire remains under investigation. This brings the…

DNREC Approves Final 3 Permit Applications for US Wind to Connect in Sussex County

By Mari Lou / December 10, 2024

DNREC has approved the final three permit applications for US Wind to connect its offshore wind power to the regional electrical grid in Sussex County. The three permits are a Subaqueous Lands Permit, Wetlands Permit and Beach Preservation Coastal Construction Permit. These approvals allow US Wind to responsibly land its power cables underneath 3R’s Beach…

Sussex County Council Votes Against Imposition of 3% Lodging Tax on Short Term Rentals

By Mari Lou / December 10, 2024

The Sussex County Council held a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the County Code to impose a lodging tax of 3% of rent for short term rentals in unincorporated areas of the County. Several people spoke before the Council – most opposed to the tax – which would be on top of a…

Parkside HS & Parkside CTE Closed Due to Burst City Water Pipe

By Mari Lou / December 10, 2024

PARKSIDE HS/PARKSIDE CTE – This is an important school status announcement for students, families and staff of Parkside High School and Parkside CTE. Due to a city water pipe burst that occurred close to the school last night, the City of Salisbury has temporarily shut down the water supply to the school. The Parkside High…

Talk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 10, 2024

Jeremy Farkas – Milton – Christmas lights along Gravel Hill Road in Milton. Click for full view

Rehoboth Beach Commissioners Discuss Recommendation to Expand the Parking Meter/Permit Season

By Mari Lou / December 9, 2024

The discussion on parking in Rehoboth Beach has been studied multiple times – the latest study resulting in 46 recommendations – including extending the parking meter and permit season to May 1st through October 31st. The idea was not met with a lot of enthusiasm, however Commissioner Suzanne Goode felt it was a good idea…

Dagsboro Man Charged with DUI after Sunday Morning Crash in Ocean View

By Mari Lou / December 9, 2024

Ocean View Police were called for a crash on Central Avenue just after 4 Sunday morning and found a heavily damaged Ford Focus that collided with a utility pole. Police say the driver, 42 year old Brandon Bolling of Dagsboro showed signs of impairment and was arrested after he was given an intoxilyzer test. Bolling…

UPDATED: Friday Collision on Harbeson Road Leaves Millsboro Woman Dead

By Mari Lou / December 9, 2024

UPDATED – 12/09/24 – The Delaware State Police have identified 79-year-old Barbara Hageman of Millsboro, Delaware as the woman who died in the three-vehicle fatal crash Friday. ============================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/08/24 – A Millsboro woman is dead after a three-vehicle crash at Harbeson Road and Cool Spring Road south of Harbeson just before 6…

UPDATED: Dagsboro Voters Elect Bill Chandler & John Marvel to Town Council

By Mari Lou / December 9, 2024

UPDATED – 12/09/24 – Dagsboro voters opted for a change on the Town Council. Voters on Saturday re-elected Bill Chandler with 83 votes and John Marvel received 47 votes. Incumbent Norwood Truitt received 42 votes. Bill Chandler and John Marvel will be sworn in at the December 16th Council meeting. ============================================================ UPDATED –  12/06/24 –…

State Fire Marshal Investigating Intentional Fire in Laurel Sunday

By Mari Lou / December 9, 2024

Laurel firefighters were called for a structure fire on West 7th Street in Laurel Sunday just before 8pm. Crews arriving at the scene found an outbuilding and an adjacent vacant home of fire. The State Fire Marshal’s office investigation determined the fire was intentionally started at the outbuilding and damage is estimated at $20,000. Officials…

Mark Saunders Appointed to Rehoboth Beach Commission

By Mari Lou / December 9, 2024

There is a new face on the Rehoboth Beach Commission. Mark Saunders, who came in third in the city municipal election for 2 open seats on the Commission in August, has been appointed with a 5 to 1 vote to fill the remainder of the term recently vacated by Don Don Preston. Saunders was lauded…

Virginia Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle Ends in Girdletree

By Mari Lou / December 9, 2024

Worcester County Sheriff’s office was notified Sunday of a pursuit from Virginia into Maryland of a stolen vehicle. Sheriff’s deputies did not join the pursuit, but located the stolen vehicle on Onley Road in Girdletree after it crashed around 4:30pm. The three occupants ran off on foot, but were located unharmed. The three were juveniles…

Crash North of Selbyville Sunday Injures 2

By Mari Lou / December 9, 2024

Two people were hospitalized after a single vehicle crash north of Selbyville. Delaware State Police say just after 5pm Sunday a Toyota 4-Runner was northbound on Route 113 when it left the roadway, went into a ditch and struck a utility pole and overturned. The driver – a 20 year old man and a passenger…

Talk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 9, 2024

The doors at Salem UM Church in Selbyville. Click for full view

Rehoboth Commission to Hold 2 Special Meetings Monday Before & After Workshop Session

By Mari Lou / December 8, 2024

The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners will hold their monthly workshop meeting on Monday – however there will be 2 special meetings as well – one before the workshop and one after. The first special meeting will begin at 9am and relates to consideration of appointing an individual to fill the commissioner’s seat vacated last month after…

Search of Lagoon Saturday Night at Northside Park in OC Turns up Personal Belongings in the Water, but No Person in the Water

By Mari Lou / December 8, 2024

Ocean City Police and Fire Departments were called to the lagoon at Northside Park around 8pm Saturday after someone spotted personal belongings floating in the water. The Department of Public Works removed the items – officials have no idea how long they’d been in the water. Police conducted a perimeter search and Ocean City Fire/EMS…

Talk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 8, 2024

Nativity at Grace United Methodist Church in Millsboro in 2014. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 12/07/24

By Mari Lou / December 7, 2024

Boy Scout Troop 281 from Ocean View is selling Christmas Trees at Hope Center – Mariners Bethel Global Methodist Church – weekend until 730p and weekdays 4 until 730p   Art – 267-908-2558 – Dewalt Miter Stand with wheels, brand new – $125 Lee – 302-752-7078 – FREE daybed with blue cushions John – 302-947-0997…

UPDATED: DSP Arrest Newark Man for Vehicular Assault & Robbery Wednesday in Newark

By Mari Lou / December 7, 2024

UPDATED – 12/07/24 – Delaware State Police have arrested 31 year old John Arce of Newark for multiple felony charges following a vehicular assault and robbery Wednesday in Newark. Police say Arce turned himself in at Troop 2 on Friday where he was charged with the following offenses: Assault 1st Degree (Felony) Robbery 1st Degree…

Weapons Detection Units Go into Effect Monday in Wicomico County Public Schools

By Mari Lou / December 7, 2024

Beginning on Monday Wicomico County Public Schools will begin using weapons detection units at various events – including sporting events, after-school activities as well as randomly at various schools to detect weapons and other prohibited items. These items include but are not limited to firearms, knives, and other objects that could pose a threat to…

Talk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 7, 2024

Katie Rimel – West Ocean City – Ready for caroling! Click for full view

UPDATED: MSP Make Arrest in Deadly Shooting in Wicomico County – Reward Offered

By Mari Lou / December 6, 2024

UPDATED – 12/06/24 – An arrest has been made in an October deadly shooting in Wicomico County. Maryland State Police arrested 29 year old Jermaine Wilson of Princess Anne – he is charged with 1st and 2nd degree murder, 1st and 2nd degree attempted murder and other offenses – in the shooting death of 32…

Flags to Half-Staff on Saturday for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

By Mari Lou / December 6, 2024

On the 7th of December 83 years ago, 2,403 service members and civilians were killed in a painful and unprovoked attack on our Armed Forces. On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we remember these women and men, who gave their last full measure of devotion to our Nation. We honor the brave service members who — with the…