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Two Arrested in Sunday Afternoon Shooting in Bridgeville

By Mari Lou / July 21, 2026

Two men from Bridgeville has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident Sunday afternoon. Delaware State Police were called to Mill Park Drive for reckless endangering with shots fired. They learned that the suspects, later identified as Christian Greene and Corey Sanders – both 21 – were driving past a residence and fired several…

Grants-in-Aid Bill Signed by Governor Meyer Last Week

By Mari Lou / July 21, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer last week signed the last of the State’s money bills – Senate Bill 337 – the Grants-in-Aid Bill. This over $99.4-million bill provides supplementary appropriations to certain Grants-in-Aid recipients for FY 2027 – including fire and ambulance companies, senior centers, community agencies, veterans organizations, non-profits and more throughout the state. The bill…

Early Morning Fire Heavily Damages Ocean View Home – 3 Injured – Investigation Continues

By Mari Lou / July 21, 2026

Millville firefighters were called to a home on West Avenue in Ocean View just before 5am Tuesday. Crews arriving at the scene found fire showing and possibly occupants trapped inside. Multiple fire companies were called to assist or provide backup. The fire was brought under control and primary searches confirmed that everyone got out of…

Investigation into Multi-County Theft Investigation Leads to 1 Arrest on Drug Offenses

By Mari Lou / July 21, 2026

A month-long investigation into retail thefts throughout Wicomico County has led to the arrest of a Salisbury man on multiple drug offenses on Friday, July 17th. Detectives identified 57 year old Mark Jones of Salisbury as the primary suspect in numerous retail theft incidents in Wicomico County – as well as in Sussex, Worcester and…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/21/26

By Mari Lou / July 21, 2026

User 284190339 · 07-21-26 Fishing Report Monday the ocean was reasonably calm during the morning, but got a tad nasty in the afternoon. Lewes Harbour Marina said sheepshead and triggerfish were caught by private boats that fished the Outer Wall and the Ice Breakers with sand fleas and green crabs. Those who worked the Lewes…

DE Democrats to Hold Candidate’s Forum for Attorney General & Treasurer Tuesday

By Mari Lou / July 21, 2026

The Democratic Party of Delaware will host a virtual statewide candidates’ forum featuring the candidates for Attorney General and State Treasurer. There are three Democrats facing off in a primary for each seat. The virtual candidates forum will be held Tuesday, July 21st from 6 to 9pm – and will be live-streamed on the Delaware…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 21, 2026

Jay – The Point Cape Henlopen in 2005. Click for full view

No Election for Henlopen Acres in August

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2026

There will be no municipal election in Henlopen Acres in August. Officials say that the three incumbents were the only candidates to file for the three open seats. Lynda Hertrich, Timothy Hidell and John Staffier will be sworn in for 3-year terms during the Board of Commissioners Organizational meeting on Friday, September 11th at 9am.…

Gov Meyer Signs HB 268 & Delaware Takes Major Step Toward Next Generation 911

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2026

Legislation establishing a sustainable funding source to transition Delaware’s legacy emergency communications network to a statewide Next Generation 911(NG911) system has been signed by Governor Matt Meyer. House Bill 468 was passed with unanimous bipartisan support and will give first responders and emergency communications professionals the modern technology needed to better serve Delawareans. Beginning October…

Delaware Wildland Fire Crew Headed to Minnesota

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2026

Wildfire activity in northern Minnesota has increased and the Delaware Forest Service has mobilized its Type 6 Wildland Fire Engine and a crew of three wildland firefighters -Engine Boss Adam Keever, Engine Boss Jim Charney, and Firefighter Type II Ryan Brown. The Bear Trap Fire was first reported on July 7, but has merged with the Dark…

Gov Meyer Signs Landmark Health Care Affordability Package

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2026

A three-bill health care affordability package has been signed into law by Governor Matt Meyer. These measures, Senate Bill 1, Senate Bill 13 and Senate Bill 313, are aimed at lowering health care costs, expanding access to care and protecting Delaware hospitals from private equity ownership. These bills build on the Governor’s broader affordability agenda,…

Gov Meyer Signs Pettyjohn Bill Expanding Access to Mental Health Care in Delaware

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2026

Legislation that expands access to mental health care in the First State has been signed by Governor Matt Meyer. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 208, sponsored by Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn, modernizes Delaware’s psychology licensure laws by creating a new licensure pathway for master’s level psychology associates and aligns Delaware’s licensing framework with…

City of Salisbury Celebrates Fire Department’s Launch of Prehospital Whole Blood Program

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2026

The City of Salisbury announces that the Salisbury Fire Department is getting ready to launch its Prehospital Whole Blood Program. This will allow specially trained paramedics to administer low-titer O-positive whole blood to critically injured patients before they reach the hospital. By administering whole blood at the scene of an emergency or during transport, paramedics…

UPDATED: Over 40 Dogs and Other Animals Seized from Sharptown Property

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2026

UPDATED – 07/20/26 – The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office was called to East State Street in Sharptown on Friday, July 17th to assist Wicomico County Animal Control with an investigation into the welfare of numerous dogs housed on the property. About 43 dogs were found and removed for their safety and well-being and taken to the…

DNREC Opens Registration for 39th Annual Coastal Cleanup in September

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2026

Registration is now open for the 39th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup – which will take place on Saturday, September 19th. There are over 40 sites statewide where the cleanup will take place – and online registration for individuals and groups is available through Tuesday, September 8th. Hosted by DNREC, volunteers will collect letter, debris and…

Contract Awarded for North Jetty Repairs at Indian River Inlet

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2026

Repairs on the north jetty at the Indian River Inlet will begin next spring. The US Army Corps of Engineers has announced last week, the awarding of a $53-million contract to Agate Construction Co. Inc. – a New Jersey company out of Egg Harbor Township. The work will include the repair of a portion of…

Temporary Water Outage Thursday Night – July 23 for Part of Worcester County

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2026

Resident in the area of Bay Point Plantation, Glen Riddle, and Section of Ocean Pines will have a temporary water outage on Thursday, July 23.  Worcester County Public Works will temporarily shut off water service to an estimated 773 home between 11pm and 5am to upgrade a water service main.  The water service interruption will…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/20/26

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2026

User 284190339 · 07-20-26 Fishing Report Sunday, the ocean was still a bit upset and inshore fishing was slow. Closer to the beach, fishing was decent. Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic told us slot stripers are being caught at the Augustine Wall on peeler crab, jigs and rattletraps. The jetty at Bowers Beach has…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/19/26

By Mari Lou / July 19, 2026

User 284190339 · 07-19-26 Fishing Report We got back in the heat dome on Saturday with a high at my house of 98 degrees. We also had small craft advisories up on the ocean and a tornado watch in the afternoon. Dan at Dan’s Tackle told us Broadkill Beach produced spot and croaker on sand…

UPDATED: Storms Pound Delmarva with Thunder, Lightning, Wind and Rain

By Mari Lou / July 19, 2026

UPDATED – 07/19/26 – 4:15am – At the height of the storm, the Delaware Electric Cooperative reported over 4000 members without power. As of 4am, DEC still had nearly 1000 members without power and say on their FB page that they’re facing extensive damage from the storm and restoration is taking longer – crews still…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 19, 2026

2007 WGMD New tower going up – old tower was eventually removed. Watch the video of the WGMD Tower Project. Click for full view & link

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 07/18/26

By Mari Lou / July 18, 2026

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Nanticoke Harbor Reopened After Fuel Spill from Sunken Boat

By Mari Lou / July 18, 2026

Early Saturday morning the Nanticoke Harbor was closed after a small fuel spill was discovered in a sunken boat. County Executive Julie Giordano announced that officials closed the Harbor until cleanup operations were completed – the Harbor was reopened around 1pm. Emergency Services, Parks staff, local fire personnel and other agencies worked throughout the night…

Fenwick Island Using Pedestrian Crosswalk Flags

By Mari Lou / July 18, 2026

Fenwick Island is trying something new in an effort to keep pedestrians safe – and more visible – crosswalk flags. At crosswalks where there is no traffic signal – pedestrians will find a bin with red traffic flags. Pedestrians should us a red flag to gain further attention from drivers before entering the crosswalk, wave…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/18/26

By Mari Lou / July 18, 2026

User 284190339 · 07-18-26 Fishing Report The weather cooled off a bit on Friday and fishing was just a little better. The smoke continued to make for a haze everywhere in the Cape Region. Dan at Dan’s Tackle told us it was good old spot and croaker on bloodworms and Fishbites from Broadkill Beach. Lewes…