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Dover Man Arrested after Shots Fired Complaint

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2025

A Dover man has been arrested on weapons charges after an incident Friday night on East Division Street. Dover Police say just after 10:30 police received several reports of gunshots being fired and one caller to 9-1-1 reported a man armed with a knife who was running and screaming. Police determined the shots were coming…

DSP Investigating Shots Fired in Lincoln Friday Night

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2025

Delaware State Police were called to Bunting Avenue in Lincoln Friday night for a report of shots fired. Police learned that just before 10pm an unknown number of shots were fired from a light-colored vehicle – two vehicles were struck – one that was occupied by two people – neither was injured. Police ask anyone…

UPDATED: Milton Voters to Elect a Mayor and 2 Council Members Saturday

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2025

UPDATED – 03/03/25 – Milton voters have sent John Collier back to the Mayor’s office.  Collier received 398 votes to 222 for Vice Mayor Lee Revis-Plank.   Voters also re-elected Tom Arkinson to the Town Council and elected Robert Gray to fill the second open seat.  Gray was the top vote-getter with 476 tallies followed by Arkinson…

Salisbury Man With Burn Injuries Flown to Baltimore Burn Center

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2025

A Salisbury man was flown to the Bayview Burn Center in Baltimore after he was injured burning brush in a metal burn barrel. Fruitland firefighters were called to Joseph Drive just before 3pm Sunday and found a small brush fire and a 61 year old man with 1st and 2nd degree burns. Maryland State Fire…

Chickens Perish in Princess Anne Chicken House Fire

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2025

A chicken house and vehicle fire is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office. Officials say about 41,000 chickens died in a fire that occurred in two chicken houses on Petes Hill Road near Princess Anne. Princess Anne firefighters were called to the scene around 1:30 on Friday afternoon. Investigation shows the property…

Head-on Crash Near Greenwood Injures Five

By Mari Lou / March 3, 2025

A Georgetown man has been arrested following a vehicle crash near Greenwood Saturday night. Delaware State Police were called just after 9:30 for a crash on Route 13 near Adams Road. Police learned that 25 year old Juventino Montoya of Georgetown was the driver of a Nissan traveling northbound in the southbound lanes on Route…

Strong Winds Saturday Fuel Several Large Woods Fires in Sussex County

By Mari Lou / March 2, 2025

Strong winds Saturday kept Delmarva firefighters busy with several large brush and woods fires throughout Sussex County. Two of the larger fires were in western Sussex – one near Seaford – and one west of Laurel. Seaford firefighters were called around 12:30 for a brush fire in the area of Old Furnace Road and Ponderosa…

DSP Investigating Crash East of Millsboro

By Mari Lou / March 2, 2025

A crash just before 8pm Saturday east of Millsboro sent several people to area hospitals. Delaware State Police say that a Kia driven by a 46 year old Millsboro man was eastbound on Mount Joy Road near Cannon Road when the driver of a Lincoln, a 48 year old Ocean View woman, that was traveling…

Early Morning Kent County Blaze Heavily Damages House North of Milford

By Mari Lou / March 2, 2025

It was an early morning for Kent County firefighters. Crews from South Bowers were called just after 3:15 for a 2-alarm fire on Thompsonville Road north of Milford. Multiple fire companies from Kent and Sussex County assisted or provided cover – firefighters were on the scene for over 3 hours. The State Fire Marshal is…

UPDATED: Selbyville Voters Return Incumbents to Town Council

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2025

UPDATED – 03/01/25 – Selbyville voters have returned the incumbents to the Town Council. Gary Steffen was the top vote-getter with 61 tallies, followed by Chris Snader with 54. Challenger Tim Grote received 25 votes. Rick Duncan also returns to the Mayor’s office. The office of mayor was not contested. ========================= UPDATED – 02/28/25 – Voters in…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 03/01/25

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2025

Elaine – 302-684-4444 – LOST CAT – Milton area – female, older, grey cat – no name – Lost near Food Lion in Milton Vicky – 302-645-2790 – Scott spreader – $20 Eric – SOLD – Hydraulic low profile floor jack – $30 Diane – 302-644-0799 – High Back, Leather swivel desk chair – $50…

UPDATED: Laurel Man Sentenced for 2nd Offense Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2025

UPDATED –  3/01/25 – A Laurel man was sentenced Friday in the US District Court for the District of Delaware for possession of child sexual abuse material. Officials say Michael Natale pleaded guilty in October of last year after he was found having online conversations with another individual on the instant messaging platform, ‘Kik,’ where they…

Coalition of Attorneys General Take Action to Enforce Court Order Stopping Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2025

The Attorneys General in both Maryland and Delaware are among a coalition of 22 AGs in filing a second motion for enforcement in their ongoing lawsuit against the Trump administration’s freeze of federal funding. In spite of multiple court orders, the administration has continued to block hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to the…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2025

John – NY & Bethany Beach – Night crossing over the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Click for full view

Selbyville Man Charged with Impersonating a Police Officer

By Mari Lou / February 28, 2025

Delaware State Police were called for a suspicious vehicle on Laurel Road near Millsboro Highway. Police learned from a 23 year old victim from Laurel that he had been driving eastbound on Nine Food Road when a white Dodge Magnum with Arizona registration pulled behind him and activated flashing red and blue lights. As the…

MSP Investigate Fatal Crash in Wicomico County

By Mari Lou / February 28, 2025

Maryland State Police are investigating a crash Wednesday morning in the Eden area that left a 4-year old girl dead. Police say Kinsley Parks of Crisfield was pronounced dead Thursday at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Delaware. Police were called to Route 13 and Stockyard Road in Eden just before 8am on Wednesday. Police say a…

Lewes Man Charged with 6th Offense DUI After Crash

By Mari Lou / February 28, 2025

A Lewes man has been arrested following the investigation into a crash Wednesday evening. Delaware State Police were called for a crash on Hudson Road near Route 9 near Milton around 6:30pm and learned the driver of a pickup, later identified as 37 year old Thomas Clendaniel of Lewes, left the scene on foot. Police…

Indian River School District to Extend School Day Beginning March 31st

By Mari Lou / February 28, 2025

Beginning on March 31st, the Indian River School District will extend the school day by 20 minutes at all schools – through the end of this school year. The extended day will make up for lost instructional hours from the weather cancellations.  

City of Salisbury Partners with T2 Systems to Enhance Downtown Parking

By Mari Lou / February 28, 2025

Salisbury officials announce a new partnership to enhance downtown parking. The City is partnering with T2 Systems, which is a parking management provider, to modernize parking operations with enhanced digital tools for permit holders and daily parkers. The full transition will begin in early April, but permit holders can begin to create their accounts and…

No Municipal Election in Millville on March 1st

By Mari Lou / February 28, 2025

Three candidates filed for three open seats on the Millville Town Council so there will be no election on Saturday, March 1st. Incumbents Sharon Brienza, Robert Wisgirda and Joseph Parent will retain their seats on the Town Council. They will be sworn in at the next Town Council meeting in March.  

UPDATED: Bridgeville Election Canceled

By Mari Lou / February 28, 2025

UPDATED – 02/28/25 – Bridgeville voters will not go to the polls Saturday – the municipal election has been canceled after District 1 incumbent candidate Clifford Oliver withdrew from the race. Candidate Nadine Bravo is now unopposed and will fill the District 1 set for a 2-year term. No candidates filed for the District 4 seat…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 28, 2025

Wendy Rapp – Houston – Sunrise at Big Stone Beach. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 27, 2025

Patrick Ward – Delmar – Barn in Princess Anne, MD. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 26, 2025

Matt Nein – Lancaster, PA – Fishing at Savages Ditch at Delaware Seashore State Park. Click for full view

UPDATE: Arrest Made; DSP Investigating 2 Reports of Shots Fired at Same Dover Residence

By Mari Lou / February 25, 2025

UPDATE: Delaware State Police Detectives have arrested a 17-year-old from Dover in connection with a shooting that occurred in Dover last month. He has been charged with several crimes, arraigned by Kent County Family Court, and committed to Stevenson House Detention Center on a $50,000 secured bond. The shooting occurred on the evening of January…