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Cause of Early Morning Denton Chicken House Fire Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2025

Firefighters in Denton were called for a structure fire just after 3 Tuesday morning. Crews arriving at the Tuckahoe Road location found a 600-foot long chicken house on fire. Multiple fire companies assisted at the scene or provided back up. Fire Marshal investigators say one firefighter was transported to University of Maryland Shore Medical Center…

DNREC to Spray for Mosquitoes in Sussex County Tuesday Evening

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2025

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 1, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Millsboro. Near Georgetown and Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 151, 153, 163,…

Styrofoam/Polystyrene Food Containers & Single-Service Plastic Straws/Stirrers/Etc. Now Prohibited in DE

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2025

Legislation from the 152nd Delaware General Assembly goes into effect today. Senate Bill 51, which prohibits food establishments from providing consumers with ready-to-eat food or beverages in polystyrene foam containers or with single-service plastic coffee stirrers, cocktail picks, or sandwich picks. It also prohibits food establishments from providing single-service plastic straws, unless requested by a…

City of Salisbury Closing Part of College Avenue for Fire Hydrant Replacement Tuesday

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2025

On Tuesday, July 1, 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 replacing a fire hydrant at the corner of West College Avenue & Riverside Drive.   To ensure the safety of crews and the public, College…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/01/25

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2025

User 284190339 · 07-01-25 Fishing Report It was a stormy Monday, but fishing was not too bad between the rain drops. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Surface Tension fished ocean structure for a catch of flounder, the head boat Angler fished bay structure and caught croaker and the Chasin’ Tail brought in sea bass…

Gov. Meyer Signs FY 2026 Operating and Supplemental Spending Bills; Bond Bill & Grants-in-Aid Bill Passed

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2025

As the 2025 legislative session came to an end, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed the State’s $6.5-billion operating budget and $37-million supplemental spending bill for FY 2026 which began at midnight.  In other action, the State Senate reconsidered SB 200, the Bond Bill, which had been defeated last week. The $977-million FY 26 Bond Bill…

DE General Assembly Approves Bill to Delay Implementation of SB 159

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2025

Senate Bill 159 was amended and passed in the State House and then again approved in the State Senate and signed into law by Governor Meyer Monday evening. However the Delaware Senate Republican Caucus later announced the crafting and passage of Senate Bill 199, which will delay the implementation of SB 159 until January 31st…

UPDATED: An Amended SB 159 Has Passed in the General Assembly – Signed by Gov Meyer

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2025

UPDATED – 06/30/25 – The State Senate, meeting in special session of the General Assembly, discussed the amended Senate Bill 159 for another 40 minutes after the measure was returned to the Senate.  Comments from most of the Senate minority turned no votes and the State Senate approved the amended SB 159 with SA 1…

Berlin Man Sentenced for Felony Arson

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2025

A Berlin man who was convicted for felony arson has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Beau Oglesby sentenced 38 year old Felix Rounds, Jr., on Friday – and suspended all but 15 years of active incarceration. Rounds will serve 5 years of supervised probation on release, receive mental…

DSP Investigate Armed Robbery in Milton & Warn Suspects Possibly Impersonating Law Enforcement

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2025

An armed robbery just before 2 Saturday morning is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Investigation shows the victim was traveling on Burton Road near Sand Hill Road in Milton when an unknown vehicle flashed red and white lights behind him. The victim pulled over and was confronted by 2 masked men wearing vests labeled…

Eden Woman Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Vehicular Manslaughter

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2025

An Eden woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for vehicular manslaughter. Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Wicomico County, Kathleen Beckstead sentenced 40 year old Catherine Thornton on Friday – with no part of her sentence suspended. In April Thornton pleaded guilty to grossly negligent vehicular manslaughter and failure to stop…

Downstate Mosquito Spraying in Sussex & Kent Counties Monday Evening

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2025

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 30, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Harrington, Milford, and Milton. Near Georgetown, Ellendale, Greenwood, Lincoln, Felton, Camden, Marydel, and Magnolia. For notification purposes, spraying will…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/30/25

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2025

User 284190339 · 06-30-25 Fishing Report Silly me, I thought we were going to have a perfect weekend, but then the heavens opened up on Sunday just as folks were heading back to the dock. According to Lewes Harbour Marina the Surface Tension was able to box their two-fish limit of bluefin tuna on Sunday.…

Dover PD Investigating Early Sunday Morning Shooting

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2025

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that left a 42 year old Magnolia woman injured Sunday morning. Police were on patrol in the downtown area as bars let out when they heard several shots fired. In the area of Minor Street Alley police found the victim who suffered multiple gunshot wounds. She was taken to…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/29/25

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2025

User 284190339 · 06-29-25 Fishing Report I don’t know what to think. Saturday makes two weekends in a row with favorable fishing conditions. Somebody must be doing something right. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Katydid had a boat limit of black sea bass. Private boats worked the Outer Wall and the Hay Stacks with…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2025

Bill Gomlick – Millville – Magnolia blossom spotted on the Bethany-Fenwick Island canal trail. Click for full view

UPDATED: Felton Man Arrested for Violating PFA & No Contact Orders

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2025

UPDATED – 06/28/25 – A Felton man has been arrested by Felton Police after violating a Protection from Abuse order. Police were contacted Friday and found that the suspect, 45 year old Steven Huey violated the court orders by sending mail correspondence to the female victim from Sussex Correctional in Georgetown, where he is currently incarcerated.…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 06/28/25

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2025

Jack – 302-542-2364 – 2004 Ranger 185 boat and trailer.  Garage kept or under cover, some sunburn on top of seats. 150 HP Yamaha maintained and weatherized annually.. Starts first time nearly every time. It has a Minn-Kota 24V Maxxum trolling motor and comes with a spare Minn-Kota Auto pilot motor. It is guided by…

Attorneys General from Delaware & Maryland Will Continue to Fight President Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2025

As the US Supreme Court concluded its last decision day of its term on Friday, the Justices ruled 6 to 3 that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but did not rule on birthright citizenship. The Justices agreed with the Trump administration – and President Biden’s administration before it – that judges…

Dewey Beach Police Charge MD Man with Drug Possession & Fake ID

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2025

Dewey Beach Police on patrol received a call in the area of Dagsworthy Street for the use of a suspected fake ID. When police arrived a male subject ran off on foot – and after a brief chase the subject, identified as 20 year old Dylan Hoffman of Chevy Chase, MD, was arrested. Police discovered…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/28/25

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2025

User 284190339 · 06-28-25 Fishing Report Friday was not a very pleasant day for fishing unless you compare it to the three 100-plus degree days that preceded the mid-70-degree day we had to end the week. The high east winds and accompanying seas that joined the fog made for less than favorable boating conditions, but…

Legislation Creating DE State Department of Veterans Affairs Passed by State Senate

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2025

The Delaware General Assembly has passed legislation that creates the State Department of Veterans Affairs. The State Senate passed House Bill 1 with a unanimous vote Thursday. The measure will offer comprehensive care, specialized services, and advocacy to the more than 70,000 veterans in Delaware. This new department will be a , and will be…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2025

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Smile at 4th Street on the Boardwalk in Ocean City. Click for full view

City of Rehoboth Beach and City of Lewes Police Form Accountability Committee

By Mari Lou / June 27, 2025

A joint jurisdiction Police Accountability Committee has been formed between the Rehoboth Beach and Lewes Police. This committee met for the first time on June 24th and was formed in compliance with Delaware House Bill 206.  It includes a total of six members currently from both communities who have a wide variety of experience and…

Maryland Leaders Sign Agreement to Protect Coastal Bays

By Mari Lou / June 27, 2025

An updated Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for the Maryland Coastal Bays Program was signed this week in Ocean City by local, state and federal leaders. The agreement renews commitments among agencies, municipalities and organizations to protect and restore the ecological health of one of the nation’s most treasured estuaries. The signing took place outside…