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Salisbury Sidewalk Work on Wednesday in area of Route 13 & Milford Street
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sidewalk repair work will be done Wednesday, August 9th by Maryland State Highway officials which will affect the traveling public within the City of Salisbury. Beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday morning, crews will be removing and replacing sidewalks near Route 13 and Milford Street. This work will necessitate a…
Read MoreSentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Drug Offenses
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison on drug offenses. Court officials say that because of 65 year old Eric Thomas’s prior convictions – four prior felony drug convictions – he will be required to serve 50% of his sentence before he may be eligible for parole. In May, Thomas was…
Read MoreEaston Police Investigating Shooting Death
Easton Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Monday night around 7 on Blake Street in Easton. Police found the victim lying in the grass and gave aid until Talbot County Paramedics arrived. The victim – 55 year old Ty Brooks of Easton – died at the scene – his body was taken to the…
Read MoreStormy Night Across Delmarva
It was a stormy night on Delmarva. The National Weather Service was updating continually with thunderstorm watches and warnings and tornado watches as well. Nearly everyone saw rain and thunderstorms – several waves of storms through the evening. In Delaware – most reports of damage sent to the National Weather Service came from New Castle…
Read MoreTalbot County Officials Looking for Man Involved in Shooting Incident Sunday Night
Talbot County Sheriff’s officials are looking for a man involved in a shooting incident around 9pm on Sunday in the area of Tunis Mills Road and Unionville Road. Officials say Steward Ray fired several shots striking a victim and his vehicle several times. Ray drove off but collided with several parked cars in the area…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open – Day 1
UPDATED – 08/07/23 11:30pm – The scales closed about 20 minutes early as stormy weather began to roll into Ocean City. The first day of fishing at the White Marlin Open saw 378 boats go out and a lot of tuna brought in to be weighed – including the leader – a 199 pound big…
Read MoreLincoln Man Charged with Weapons Offenses Following Officer-involved Shooting
Delaware State Police were called for a domestic incident Sunday around 8pm. Witnesses say 49 year old Kenneth Fisher of Lincoln was armed with a handgun – and was spotted running down Johnson Road as troopers arrived. He was told to stop and show his hands, but Fisher reached into his waistband and one trooper…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to 83 Years in Prison for 2nd Degree Murder
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 83 years in prison for 2nd degree murder and other offenses. Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Maciarello sentenced 39 year old Dionte Dutton after a jury convicted him last May of 2nd degree murder, 1st and 2nd degree assault, reckless endangerment, use of a handgun in the…
Read MoreGreensboro Barn Fire Under Investigation
A barn at the Better Days Farm in Greensboro has seen better days after it burned to the ground Saturday morning. State Fire Marshal’s office officials say the owner discovered the fire damaged remains of the pole barn when he arrived at the East Cherry Lane property around 7am and called 9-11. Greensboro Fire Department…
Read MoreBidens Enjoy the Beach Like Regular Visitors!
During the President’s longest stay here at the beach since entering office, he and the First Lady last week went on regular bike rides, hit the beach and also went for dinner and a movie. If you missed a chance to have your photo taken with the Bidens or get video of one of the motorcades for…
Read MoreSeaford Man Arrested for Felony Shoplifting
A Seaford man has been arrested for shoplifting at the Dover Walmart on Friday and Saturday. Delaware State Police were called for a shoplifting Friday morning. Investigation showed a black male damaged a locked drawer and stole two iPhone 14s. Later in the day Cheswold Police were called to the Walmart for a shoplifting by…
Read MoreCar Game Goes Bad After Teen Run over Near Georgetown
An 18 year old boy was struck by a car that he had been a passenger in near Georgetown Saturday evening. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that an Altima driven by a 15 year old girl was southbound on Kruger Road in the area of Acorn Drive just after 5:30pm. There were…
Read MoreMotorcycle Rider Injured after Crash with Camper on Coastal Hwy South of Dewey Beach
A 24 year old man operating a Hodaka motorcycle northbound on Coastal Highway south of Dewey Beach is hospitalized for head injuries. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that just after 5pm Saturday a pickup truck towing an RV turned from Inlet Road onto northbound Coastal Highway into the path of the motorcycle.…
Read MoreFenwick Voters Send Incumbents & Kurt Zanelotti to the Town Council
Fenwick Island voters have returned the three incumbents to the Town Council and Kurt Zanelotti, who was the top vote-getter with 372 tallies. Janice Bortner received 365 votes, Natalie Magdeburger 362 and Jacqueline Napolitano won 358 votes. Each will serve a 2-year term. The election will be certified Monday morning and the newly elected council…
Read MoreFire Damages Snow Hill Home Wednesday Evening
A Snow Hill family is being assisted by the American Red Cross after fire damaged their West Market Street home Wednesday evening. Firefighters were called just after 7pm and found a two-story single-family home with fire showing on several sides. Officials from the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s office investigated and found the fire was accidental…
Read MoreFree Vaccination Clinic for Dogs & Cats at Harrington Fairgrounds Saturday
The Brandywine Valley SPCA is offering a FREE vaccine clinic Saturday at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington . This is a drive thru event from 10 to 2pm for dogs and cats – dogs should be on a leash and cats in carriers. Your pet can be vaccinated for rabies, distemper or F-V-R-C-P. Additional…
Read MoreWhitehaven Ferry Closed till Sunday
The Whitehaven Ferry in Wicomico County was closed Friday for maintenance and repair – and will remain closed through today. Wicomico County officials expect the Whitehaven Ferry to reopen on Sunday. If you have any questions or comments, please call 410-548-4927.
Read MoreEaston Man Charged in March Burglary
Easton Police arrested 61 year old Allen Wilson of Easton for a burglary that occurred at the ChinCheck Sports Locker in Easton on March 7th. Police found a large glass window in the front of the store was broken – and the store owner told police someone broke into his store the night before –…
Read MoreUPDATED: Pallet Shelter Village in Georgetown – Open and Occupied
UPDATED – 08/04/23 – A ribbon cutting was held Friday for the Springboard Collaborative’s Pallet Village on Kimmey Street in Georgetown. While the Village has been open since late January, Delaware’s Congressional Delegation has recently announced $2.4-million in ARPA funding, which will also be used to assist in village replication in other parts of the…
Read MoreDelaware Habitat for Humanity Receives Grant for Home Modifications to Help Older Delawareans
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester along with Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons were on hand this morning in Lewes at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore to highlight federal funding for the Older Adults Home Modification Program (OAHMP). The funding will be used to launch a statewide program to reduce barriers to aging in place modifications…
Read MoreFire at Hooper’s Crab House in Ocean City Ruled Accidental
Ocean City Firefighters were called to Hooper’s Crab House on Route 50 for an appliance fire just after 7:30 Thursday night. Crews arriving at the scene found fire behind a cooking appliance and worked for about 3 hours to contain the fire that extended into the walls. The restaurant was at full capacity when the…
Read MoreFenwick Island Municipal Election Saturday
Voters in Fenwick Island will head to the polls on Saturday to elect 4 people to the Town Council. There are 8 candidates running for 4 open seats. Incumbents Natalie Magdeburger, Jacqueline Napolitano and Janice Bortner are challenged by John Burch, Kristina Clark, Bernie Merritt, James Simpson and Kurt Zanelotti. Current councilman Paul Breger is…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs Multiple Pieces of Environmental Legislation
Governor John Carney has signed multiple pieces of legislation pertaining to the issue of climate change in Delaware. He spoke at a news conference yesterday regarding the efforts to combat climate change… House Bill 99 lays out targets to reduce net emissions by 50% by 2030 and 100% by 2050. Other bills Governor Carney signed…
Read MoreUPDATED: President Biden & First Lady to Leave Rehoboth Beach Friday Morning
UPDATED – 6pm – The President and First Lady are expected to leave Rehoboth Beach at 8:45am. Pending weather, they will fly by Marine One to the Delaware Air National Guard Base in New Castle. They will spend the remainder of their vacation at their Wilmington home before returning to Washington, DC next week. ==============================================================…
Read MoreDewey Beach Police Chief, Town Manager Request Additional Police Officers for the Town
The well-being and safety of Dewey Beach residents and guests is at the top of the priority list of Dewey Beach Police Chief Constance Speake and Town Manager Bill Zolper. According to the Town’s Monthly Newsletter published today, the Chief is asking to hire 3 full time police officers for the town. The Chief provided…
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