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Two Vehicle Crash in Milton Leaves 1 Dead and 1 Injured

By Mari Lou / June 8, 2025

UPDATED – 06/08/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 74 year old Mary O’Bier of Ellendale as the woman who died in the fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Friday in Milton. ===================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 06/07/25 – One person is dead after a 2 vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Route 16 and Mulberry Street in…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/08/25

By Mari Lou / June 8, 2025

User 284190339 · 06-08-25 Fishing Report Saturday was a rain and then sunshine day with light winds and big seas on the ocean. Delaware Bay was relatively calm. The big news came from Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em. They reported the Action Jackson with Captain Chris Keller, Steve Lampert, Paisley and her Dad, Derek Burkert…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 8, 2025

Mike Grabowski – Frankford – Fox at Assawoman Wildlife Center. Click for full view

Three Injured in Multiple Vehicle Crash on Isaacs Road near Milton

By Mari Lou / June 7, 2025

A multiple vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Isaacs Road near Milton is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police say a Hyundai driven by a 25 year old Dover man was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed. The driver lost control and struck a northbound Kia. The driver of the Hyundai then struck…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 06/07/25

By Mari Lou / June 7, 2025

Greg – 302-858-8246 – MasterBuilt Electric Smoker 30-in tall / 17-in wide /14-in deep – $40 Dan – 302-448-5425 – Glass ball / rope buoys – $50 – Original USGI poncho liners – new, old stock – $40 each Brian – 302-228-3547 – Large tote of Coach purses – ask for prices – Large tote…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/07/25

By Mari Lou / June 7, 2025

User 284190339 · 06-07-25 Fishing Report Friday saw rain at different times at different places. It didn’t help the fishing as Lewes Harbour Marina reported not much on the cleaning table. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said there were stripers caught at night on drifted sand fleas, but none exceeded the 28-inch minimum. Blues ran…

Harbeson Man Arrested for Burglary a IRVFC in Oak Orchard

By Mari Lou / June 6, 2025

An investigation into a burglary at the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company station on Oak Orchard Road on June 4th led Delaware State Police to arrest a 52 year old Harbeson man. Police learned that an unknown white male entered the fire station through an unsecured door – then damaged an office door, stole property…

Two Charged with Drug Offenses by Seaford Police

By Mari Lou / June 6, 2025

Seaford Police have arrested two people on drug offenses after police spotted Devon Cannon who was wanted on several warrants. As police arrested Cannon, Miya Newcomb of Laurel attempted to remove items from Cannon’s possession – and several bundles of heroin fell to the ground. Newcomb was also arrested.  Police located over 2200 bags of…

UPDATED: DE AG Jennings Co-leads Lawsuit to Save AmeriCorps Wins Preliminary Injunction

By Mari Lou / June 6, 2025

UPDATED –  06/06/25 – A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction restoring key funding for the AmeriCorps program. A lawsuit co-led by Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and joined by 23 states and the District of Columbia was filed in late April to block the dismantling of AmeriCorps. Under this injunction, the Trump Administration must…

Demolition at One Rehoboth Site Extended to June 27

By Mari Lou / June 6, 2025

The City of Rehoboth Beach has extended the demolition permit for the One Rehoboth site a second time – now through June 27th. The demolition is of the existing Grotto’s Pizza and Sirocco Motel. This is the second extension – the City of Rehoboth Beach traditionally has a moratorium on this type of activity from…

Downstate Mosquito Spraying Friday Evening

By Mari Lou / June 6, 2025

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application during the evening hours tonight Friday, June 6, 2025. Application of Trumpet EC (Naled) with an airplane (registration numbers N5552A or N4001A) to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In Slaughter Beach, Prime Hook Beach, and Broadkill Beach. Near Milford, Milton, and Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying will…

Bill Introduced to Increase and Update Delaware Tobacco Taxes

By Mari Lou / June 6, 2025

Legislation introduced in the General Assembly this week would increase and update tobacco taxes in Delaware. House Bill 215 is an effort to reduce youth tobacco use, improve public health, align with neighboring states and generate revenue to help offset the $532-million annual cost of tobacco-related healthcare in Delaware. This measure will increase the taxes…

Moore-Miller Administration Announce Government Modernization Initiative

By Mari Lou / June 6, 2025

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the Moore-Miller Administration’s government modernization initiative – which will include millions of dollars in projected long-term taxpayer savings. This initiative will save Maryland taxpayers up to $50-million in FY 2026 – and is expected to save $250-million across procurement, IT and vehicle fleet management over the next five years.…

Milford & Rehoboth Beach Main Street Programs Earn Reaccreditation

By Mari Lou / June 6, 2025

Four Delaware Downtown Main Street programs have earned reaccreditation and 11 others have earned continued affiliate status from Main Street America.   The Delaware Division of Small Business announces the four programs that have earned reaccreditation are Downtown Milford, Inc., Rehoboth Beach Main Street, Inc., Downtown Dover Partnership and Downtown Wilmington Visions. The 11 downtown programs…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/06/25

By Mari Lou / June 6, 2025

 User 284190339 · 06-06-25 Fishing Report Thursday was not as nice on the open water as the forecast promised. It did settle down towards the end of the day so the ride home was a bit more enjoyable. Lewes Harbour Marina said Emi caught a 22-inch flounder from the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal beating…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 6, 2025

Eliot Howell – Scrub pine at Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view

UPDATE: Indian River School District Referendum #2 Defeated

By Mari Lou / June 5, 2025

  UPDATE– 6/05/25: The Indian River School District’s current expense referendum was defeated by district residents on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The unofficial vote totals, according to the District are as follows:   FOR: 5,700 AGAINST: 6,766 Statement from Indian River School District Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens: “With the defeat of the referendum, IRSD’s administration and Board…

UDSA FSIS Public Health Alert: Whole Foods Ground Beef Products

By Mari Lou / June 5, 2025

FSIS Announcement WASHINGTON, June 3, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/05/25

By Mari Lou / June 5, 2025

User 284190339 · 06-05-25 Fishing Report Wednesday was another beautiful summer day. But wait, it’s still spring! Rick’s Bait and Tackle in Long Neck reported that Brandon Hoey fished the Old Grounds on Tuesday to catch a 6-pound, 25-inch flounder on a CJ Tackle flounder rig. Steve Kuhlman fished last Tuesday at Site 11 and…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 5, 2025

Carmen Rogers – Milton – Sun setting. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/04/25

By Mari Lou / June 4, 2025

User 284190339 · 06-04-25 Fishing Report Tuesday was a beautiful day and a lot of fish were caught. Earlier in the week Greg Allen caught a very nice sheepshead out of Indian River Inlet on a sand flea. Julie Stevenson fishing with Mike Fisher at B Buoy caught three flounder, all measuring 19 inches. John…

Joint Finance Committee Conclude Budget Markup Process

By Mari Lou / June 4, 2025

The Joint Finance Committee has concluded their budget markup process. This is when lawmakers review the governor’s recommended budget and vote on funding requests – writing the FY 2026 operating budget. The committee had a challenge with a budget from outgoing Governor John Carney and one from incoming Governor Matt Meyer. The committed used Governor…

Dover Police Investigating Burglary at First State Vape

By Mari Lou / June 4, 2025

Dover Police are investigating a burglary at First State Vape. Police were called to the North DuPont Highway business around 2:30 Tuesday morning for a burglary alarm. Officers found the front door shattered and that a light-skinned black male forced entry into the business and removed several products and left. Anyone with information on this…

Dover Man Charged with Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / June 4, 2025

A Dover man was arrested Monday after he ran from members of the Dover Police Street Crimes Unit during a firearms investigation. Police located 18 year old Noah Blake in the area of Mifflin Road and Fawn Street, but he ran from officers. During the pursuit officers located a loaded 9mm handgun along the path…

Dover Police Arrest Dover Woman for Robbery

By Mari Lou / June 3, 2025

A Dover woman has been arrested for a robbery that occurred Saturday just after 6:30pm on White Oak Road in Dover. Police say the victim was at a bus stop when she was approached by a skinny white female who began arguing with her, then pepper sprayed the victim and stole her purse. Police identified…