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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…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 25, 2025

Ed Short – Laurel – Gregor Gillian – Tandem jump over Skydive DE . Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 24, 2025

Doug Krebs – Millsboro – Assateague wild ponies grazing. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 23, 2025

Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Sailing on Delaware Bay – seen from the top of the Harbor of Refuge Light. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 02/22/25

By Mari Lou / February 22, 2025

Dawn – 302-947-2520 – Dupree Floor Steamer – all attachments – $800 Brian – 302-470-0024 – Elliptical from Nordic Track – $500 Allen – 302-628-9736 – LOOKING FOR:   A Puppy or young dog that needs a home Orvin – 302-236-2670 – Whirlpool upright Fridge – freezer on the top – $100 – EGGS – $3…

Lewes Man Arrested in Newark Carjacking

By Mari Lou / February 22, 2025

A Lewes man has been arrested for an armed robbery in Newark Friday morning just after 10. Delaware State Police were called to the Sonesta Suites for a reported carjacking and learned a handicapped victim was sitting in his car when a white male suspect approached and asked if he needed help with his wheelchair.…

Delaware Congressional Delegation Virtual Town Hall Monday

By Mari Lou / February 22, 2025

Delaware’s Congressional Delegation will hold a virtual town hall on Monday afternoon to address the overwhelming feedback and concerns received from constituents and respond directly to your questions. All three members of the Congressional Delegation will be on hand. The town hall is at 12:30pm and registration is required for attendance. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER…

MERR Rescues Harp Seal at Dewey Beach

By Mari Lou / February 22, 2025

Some activity on the beach Friday morning in Dewey Beach after MERR was called for the rescue of a one-year old male harp seal. Officials say he had signs of possible infection and was taken for further assessment and treatment. He’s been named him Gemini and he is now at the National Aquarium’s Marine Animal…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 22, 2025

Carol Tabor – Ocean View – Rabbit nesting in the yard at Bay Shore Campground. Click for full view

Milford Police Add Electric Vehicle Fleet

By Mari Lou / February 21, 2025

Milford Police have expanded their police fleet with the arrival of three electric vehicles and charging stations. The new electric vehicle fleet was made possible with grant funding through Energize Delaware. Officials say this will allow the department to do their part in promoting sustainable energy solutions within their fleet.  

Rehoboth Beach Commissioners Approve Three-year Agreement with Police Union

By Mari Lou / February 21, 2025

Rehoboth Beach Commissioners approved this afternoon a collective bargaining agreement with the police department union that increases the starting salary for officers and provides 100% payment of health insurance coverage for police officers and 80% for their dependents. The three-year agreement goes into effect April 1. “This is a long-standing agreement between the city and…

DE State Sen. Hansen Introduces Utility Oversight Bills to Curb Rising Energy Costs

By Mari Lou / February 21, 2025

Three bills sponsored by Democrat Senator Stephanie Hansen and Representative Debra Heffernan would enact guaGuardrdrails for Delaware’s public utility companies regulated by the Delaware Public Service Commission to ensure customers are being protected against unfair, unexpected price increases. Senate Bill 59 would change the standards by which the Public Service Commission is able to determine…

Bridgeville Man Arrested on 7th Offense DUI by Seaford PD

By Mari Lou / February 21, 2025

Seaford Police conducted a computer registration check on a vehicle traveling on Bridgeville Highway and found the driver was wanted by Georgetown Police. A traffic stop was made and police confirmed the driver, 60 year old William Terry of Bridgeville, was the wanted subject. As police arrested Terry they saw signs of impairment and further…

Intercollegiate Trivia Tournament Qualifying Saturday Morning at UMES

By Mari Lou / February 21, 2025

The Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Qualifying Tournament will be held at UMES on Saturday. This is one of the biggest intercollegiate trivia events on Delmarva in over 10 years. Teams from Washington, DC, New York City and Chicago will compete – looking to advance to the National Championship Tournament in Los Angeles in April.…

Overnight Infield RV Camping Available for Dover NASCAR Race Weekend in July

By Mari Lou / February 21, 2025

Race fans will have a chance for additional access this summer for the July NASCAR weekend – camping at the Infield Reserve. This is an exclusive 34-spot RV campground within the infield – and the first time the Monster Mile’s infield has been open for overnight NASCAR weekend camping. The lot will open on Wednesday,…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 21, 2025

Diana Lynn B -Elliotts Island – Heavenly sunset at Vienna, MD. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 20, 2025

Carol Joyce – Ocean View – Beach roses along the Bethany Beach boardwalk. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 19, 2025

A Talk of Delmarva/WGMD Archive picture from November of 2005 with Alan Lehman and host Ron Letterman at Atlantic Cellular in Lewes. On February 4th Alan passed away in Lewes. Alan was more than an advertiser on WGMD, he was also a sponsor of many station promotions – like Frozen Alive, the bus trip to Casablanca (restaurant), he was an annual presence at Pony Penning in Chincoteague and lots more. Read Alan’s Obituary – services were private – his wishes. Click for full view

Shed/Kennel Fire in Ridgely Saturday Leaves Dog and Rabbits Dead

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2025

Ridgely firefighters were called to a fire Saturday morning just before 11 on Oakland Road in Ridgely left a dog and 5 rabbits dead. Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators say the detached shed was used for storage and domestic animal housing. Officials say the fire originated inside the shed/kennel and spread to cause significant damage…

Dover Police Investigating Burglary Friday at Cosmic Smoke

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2025

Dover Police are investigating a burglary at Cosmic Smoke on South DuPont Highway in Dover that occurred early Friday morning. Dover Police learned that three suspects entered a vacant business next to Cosmic Smoke just after 4:30am – then broke through the wall into Cosmic Smoke and removed products before leaving. Police say all three…

US Coast Guard Investigating Tugboat Fire off Pea Patch Island

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2025

The US Coast Guard and other agencies were called for a tugboat fire just before 9:30 Tuesday morning near Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River. Officials received a distress call from the crew of the tugboat that the vessel was on fire. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay launched crews from Station Philadelphia and a…

Caroline County Man Charged after Shooting Incident in Denton

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2025

Caroline County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Denton man after a shooting on February 6th. Deputies arrived at a Ruritan Road residence in Denton and discovered a 71 year old man with injuries to his back and head from a gunshot. They also found 68 year old Alfred Harris with a broken ankle. Both were…

SS United States to Leave Philadelphia Wednesday on Final Journey

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2025

America’s Flagship, the SS United States will leave its berth in Philadelphia on Wednesday morning on its final journey – to Mobile, Alabama and then off the coast of the Florida panhandle.  The SS United States was constructed between 1950 and 1952 in Newport News, VA – and included materials from every state (48 at…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 18, 2025

SA Harrison – Millsboro – Hungry great blue heron. Click for full view

Planned Armory Road Closure Near Frankford/Dagsboro Shortened

By Mari Lou / February 17, 2025

A planned bridge rehabilitation project that would have closed a section of Armory Road in Dagsboro and Frankford for the entire summer has been reworked by DelDOT officials. Beginning next Monday Armory Road/Route 20 between Dukes Road and Omar Road will be closed until May 16th – weather permitting. The original posting from DelDOT had…