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Dover Police Investigating Armed Robbery; Suspect at Large
Dover Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Sunday afternoon. Around noon on December 28th, police were called to Edgehill Avenue for the report of the robbery. The victim told police that he was delivering food to a home in the area when he was approached by a black male wearing a black ski…
Read MoreUPDATED: Whitehaven Ferry to Temporarily Close
UPDATED–12/29/25: The Whitehaven Ferry will be out of service tomorrow morning, Tuesday, December 30th for transmission maintenance. The Ferry is anticipated to be back in operation later in the day.  UPDATED – 12/19/25 – The Whitehaven ferry is repaired and back in service. We apologize for any inconvenience.  ===========================================================  In Wicomico County,…
Read MoreMilitary Ordnance Recovered at Assateague Island
In Worcester County, authorities are investigating the recovery of suspected unexploded military ordnance devices. On Sunday, December 28th, the two suspected unexploded military ordnance devices were recovered—one at Assateague Island National Seashore and another later that day at a residence in Ocean Pines after a member of the public transported the device from the island.…
Read MoreHurlock, MD Home Hit by Two Arson Fires Within Several Hours
The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating two arson fires that occurred in Hurlock, Maryland in less than seven hours. On December 28th–29th, two separate fires occurred at an unoccupied home on Jones Village Road. The first fire on December 28th around 10 p.m. caused $2,700 in damages and was quickly controlled.…
Read MoreConsumer Advisory: Information for Health Care Consumers Regarding ACA Marketplace Coverage for 2026
The Delaware Department of Insurance is sending out a notice reminding health care consumers that January 15th is the final deadline to enroll in an ACA Marketplace plan for 2026. Individuals who don’t act by then may not get coverage for 2026 unless they qualify for a Special Enrollment Period based on circumstances such as…
Read MoreWorcester County Deputy Fire Marshals Arrest Woman for Arson in Pocomoke City
A woman in Worcester County has been arrested for intentionally setting a house on fire. At approximately 1:40 p.m. on December 28th, 2025, Worcester County Emergency Services received a 911 call from the occupant of a home on Linden Avenue in Pocomoke City, reporting that her house was on fire, and that she was trapped…
Read MoreMore Flu in Delaware This Year According to DPH
The flu season in Delaware this year is showing higher numbers to date than the 2024-2025 season. Delaware Public Health officials report there have been 770 total cases of the flu reported statewide between September 28 and December 13 with 334 new cases reported December 7 – 14th. In Sussex County, there have been 70…
Read MoreCDC Investigating Salmonella Outbreak from Raw Oysters – 3 Sickened on Delmarva
The Centers for Disease Control, public health and other officials in several states are investigating reports of people in multiple states being sickened with Salmonella after eating raw oysters. The federal agencies are working to determine if a common source of oysters can be identified, but say that raw oysters can be contaminated with germs…
Read MoreFirefighters Battle Whaleyville Structure Fire Saturday
Firefighters from Showell were called for a structure fire on Circle Road in Whaleyville just after noon on Saturday. Crews arriving at the scene found smoke and fire. Additional companies from Worcester, Wicomico and Sussex Counties were called to assist at the scene or provide backup. Firefighters were on the scene for nearly 3 ½…
Read MoreMost DE DMV Locations to Reopen Monday
The DMV locations in Georgetown, Dover and Delaware City will reopen on Monday, December 29th at 10am for regular business hours. However the Karen L. Johnson DMV south of Wilmington, the site of last week’s fatal shooting, will remain closed next week. Residents in New Castle County needing DMV services should utilize the Delaware City…
Read MoreCandlelight Vigil to Honor Cpl/1 Matthew “Ty” Snook Sunday Evening
The Town of Georgetown, Mayor West, Senator Pettyjohn and Representative Jones Giltner invite community members and members of law enforcement to gather at The Circle in Georgetown on Sunday, December 28, at 6:00 p.m. for a candlelight vigil honoring Delaware State Trooper Cpl/1. Matthew “Ty” Snook, who was killed in the line of duty on…
Read MoreLewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Assoc. to Ring in the Nation’s 250th Birthday on January 1st
The Lewes Junction Railroad and Bridge Association will ring in the nation’s 250th birthday celebration on January 1st from 10am to 2pm. The actual bell belonging to the group’s 1913 Pennsylvania Railroad steam engine will be put in place – the engine is on the railroad track next to the Lewes Public Library. For $5…
Read MoreSearch Underway for Next Berlin Chief of Police
The Town of Berlin has begun it’s search to for it’s next Chief of Police. The town is seeking qualified candidates to advance the department’s focus on community-centered policing, public safety and operational excellence. Lt. Robert Fisher was appointed Interim Chief of Police after Chief Arnold Downing retired earlier this month and will serve in…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Christmas Eve Shooting Incident
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that occurred just before 4pm on Christmas Eve. Police were called to Mifflin Road and contacted four victims who told police they were shot at by an unknown suspect walking in the area of a walking path that connects Trafalgar Drive and Mifflin Road. Police say no one was…
Read MoreACLU-DE Challenges Excessive Fees from School Districts for FOIA Requests
Several Delaware school districts now charge what the ACLU says are high fees for Freedom of Information Act requests. The ACLU of Delaware filed a complaint in Superior Court of Delaware challenging those high fees – against Cape Henlopen, Woodbridge and the Christina School Districts, which charged between $1900 and $3500 for FOIA requests –…
Read MoreNew Year’s Day First Day Hikes on Delmarva
Start the New Year off with First Day Hikes on January 1st. There are multiple locations where you can take a First Day Hike in both Delaware and Maryland – most hikes average 1 to 2.5 miles. You have your choice of self-guided hikes or ranger-led hikes. This is part of a nationwide initiative led…
Read MoreWhat to Recycle & What NOT to Recycle and Disposing of Live Christmas Trees
After your mountain of presents become a mountain of paper, ribbon and boxes – what do you do with all that waste? Some of it can go into your recycle bin – but not all of it. You can recycle wrapping paper, cards, envelopes, paper gift bags, cardboard boxes and paper gift boxes. You can…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva: The Night Before Christmas
The Talk of Delmarva has aired this staff reading of The Night Before Christmas for nearly 20 years. It’s our gift from the Talk of Delmarva Family to yours. https://www.wgmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-NiteB4Xmas-FULL.mp3 This is a legacy recording with a listing of the voices heard below:
Read MoreDewey Beach Call to Action: Federal Funding Withheld from Dewey Beach
Dewey Beach officials are calling on residents to contact state representatives to be sure federal funding that has already been approved for work in the town is released. Town officials say federal funding for a flood mitigation project on Read Avenue was approved through the US Army Corps of Engineers in August of 2024, but…
Read MoreEast New Market Vehicle Fire Under Investigation
A vehicle fire which also damaged a home is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters from East New Market were called to Centennial Road in East New Market Monday afternoon around 2:30 and found a Jeep Wrangler on fire. The owner of the home and vehicle discovered the fire which was extinguished…
Read MoreDART Service Schedule for the Holidays
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, and New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2025 – DART will operate regular weekday services statewide. SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line train will operate regular weekday service. Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, and New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026 – DART statewide services, both fixed route and paratransit, will not operate. SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line train service…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Police Arrest Milford Man for Burglary
Rehoboth Beach Police have charged a Milford man after they were called to a Wilmington Avenue business for burglary in progress. A cleaning crew found that a former employee, 38 year old Donald Fulmore entered the business and attempted to steal alcohol from a locked cabinet. The cleaners confronted Fulmore who fell down the stairs…
Read MoreMaryland Hunters Take 27,620 Deer During Two-Week Firearms Season
Overall, Maryland hunters harvested about 10% fewer deer compared to last year. The two-week firearm season ended on December 13th – and Maryland Natural Resources officials say just over 27,600 deer were harvested. Officials add the harvest fluctuates because of a variety of factors – including weather, natural food availability, disease, hunter effort and overall…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury Installs Nets to Protect Waterways
The City of Salisbury has installed trash nets on municipal stormwater outfall pipes to collect debris before it gets into public waterways. The nets trap floatable litter like plastic bottles, food wrappers, Styrofoam and organic debris, while allowing water to pass through. Then maintenance crews will periodically remove the nets, empty the collected material and…
Read MoreDNREC Permits Go Digital
The modernization of DNREC’s environmental permitting continues. The Division of Air Quality has begun certain air permit applications online through Digital DNREC – which is e-permitting. This is part of a broader effort to streamline permitting and invest in tools to make the permitting process more efficient for applicants and staff. Beginning this week, Air…
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