City of Rehoboth Beach Extends Demolition Permit for Grotto/Sirocco Motel

Demolition between Rehoboth and Baltimore Avenues of the Grotto Pizza and Sirocco Motel will be allowed to continue for another month. There is a traditional moratorium on this activity between May 15 and September 15, however because the structural integrity of the entire motel building is compromised, the City of Rehoboth Beach has granted permission…

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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/12/25

User 284190339 · 05-12-25 Fishing Report Spring action is heating up across the Delmarva region! In the Chesapeake Bay, anglers are reporting good catches of striped bass —try trolling with tandem rigs or casting soft plastics near structure. The Black Drum bite is also solid near the mouth of the bay. On the Delaware Bay,…

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MSP Investigating Shots Fired at Residence in Pocomoke

Maryland State Police were called to Stockton Road in the Pocomoke area just after 1:30 Sunday morning after shots were fired into a residence from a vehicle. Police say no injuries were reported and the MSP Forensic Sciences Division collected and processed evidence at the scene. The investigation is active and ongoing and police ask…

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Seaford Teen Charged after Speeding Away from Traffic Stop

A Seaford teen was arrested after leading Delaware State Police on a chase Saturday night on Sussex County back roads. Police say a trooper on patrol spotted a Durango speeding on Hastings Farm Road near Seaford just after 7pm. The trooper attempted a traffic stop, but the driver sped off traveling at a high rate…

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Mark Giler Joins Incumbents on the South Bethany Town Council

Voters in South Bethany have reelected both incumbents – Christine Keefe and Cynthia Van Horn with 180 and 202 votes respectively. Mark Giler was the top vote-getter with 252 tallies and wins the third open seat on the Town Council. The three council members will be sworn in and the Council will reorganize at the…

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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/11/25

 User 284190339 · 05-11-25 Fishing Report In the Inland Bays, flounder are biting strong in Indian River and Rehoboth Bays. Try drifting minnows or Gulp baits near channel edges. Bluefish are showing up around Indian River Inlet—metal spoons and bucktails are producing hits, especially during moving tides. In the Delaware Bay, it’s prime time…

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Dover Police Investigating Shooting Incident on Simon Circle

Dover Police are investigating shots fired in the area of Simon Circle on Thursday afternoon. An officer from the Wyoming Police was in the area just after 2pm and heard the shots. Several officers responded and contacted a 17 year old victim who had been shot at – but not injured. Police learned that a…

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DSP Investigating a Shooting that left a Woman Injured

Delaware State Police were called for a reported shooting on Clayton Avenue in Smyrna early Saturday morning. A 34 year old woman inside the home was struck by gunfire and taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police say the incident occurred around 4:30 Saturday morning – and ask anyone with any information…

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Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 05/10/25

Amy – May 17th – 16th annual Strawberry Festival 8am to 2pm at St. Joseph’s Church in Laurel Phillip – 410-463-3525 – Chesapeake 32 Sailboat 1962, Phillip Rose design – $1200 obo Nick – 302-420-6973 – LOOKING FOR: Boat accessories Sandy – 302-382-2814 – Solid oak media cabinet, like new, 32inches H x 56inches W…

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A Misdirected Shipment of Thousands of Birds Ends up in Delaware

Thousands of orphaned young birds that were recovered from a misdirected USPS shipment have been rehabilitated – and are now up for adoption to anyone interested. The First State Animal Center in Camden will post an announcement for the adoption process in the next week or so. The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) was called…

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Easton Woman Charged with Hate Crimes

An Easton woman has been arrested for hate crimes and destruction of property. Easton Police were called in late March for a political sign that was defaced with a sticker with a swastika. Officers found a Frank Gunsallus political sign had a sticker of a swastika on it. Officers later found a second Frank Gunsallus…

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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/10/25

User 284190339 · 05-10-25 Fishing Report Anglers are seeing solid action along the Delaware coast this week. Inshore, the surf bite has picked up with kingfish, spot, and small blues hitting bloodworms and Fishbites around Cape Henlopen and Broadkill Beach. Early morning and dusk have been best. Flounder fishing is strong in the back bays—particularly…

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Safety Advocates Urge Action to Stop Child Deaths in Hot Cars

At least 1,126 children have died in hot cars since 1990. At least 7,500 more have survived with a range of injuries—many life-altering, according to statistics released by Kids and Car Safety. Sue Ariemma who is a VP for Kids and Car Safety tells the Talk of Delmarva… In the states of Maryland and Delaware,…

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37th District Rep. Valerie Jones Giltner Has First Bill Passed in State House

37th District Representative Valerie Jones Giltner has had her first bill passed in the State House. Senate Bill 49, which is co-sponsored by Senator Brian Pettyjohn, exempts “first informers” from driving restrictions during a State of Emergency. First informers are broadcast engineers and on-air staff who are essential in keeping the public informed during a…

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Upcoming Closure of Cave Neck Road Near Milton for Bridge Work

DelDOT will close a portion of Cave Neck Road between Diamond Farm Road and Hudson Road beginning on Monday, May 19th – weather permitting through late August.  The bridge was originally built in 1913. This work will consist of installing steel sheet pile wingwalls with concrete copings at both sides on the south face of…

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Thousands of Birds Perish in Delmar Chicken House Fire Wednesday

Thousands of chickens died in a fire early Wednesday morning on Delmar Road in Delmar. Firefighters from Delmar were called just after 2am and found a 50-foot by 400-foot chicken house well involved in fire. Additional tankers were called to assist. Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating to determine the cause and origin of…

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MD State Fire Marshal Warns of Concerning Social Media Trend with Electronic Devices

The Maryland State Fire Marshal is alerting you to a concerning trend that is circulating on social media – the “Chromebook Challenge.” Officials say students insert electrically conductive objects like pencils and other metallic objects into the charging ports of school-issued and personal electronic devices which have resulted in sparks and smoke and in some…

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Salisbury Home Damaged by Fire Thursday Afternoon

Fruitland firefighters were called to Shad Point Road in Salisbury Thursday afternoon around 4:30 for a structure fire. Firefighters arriving at the scene found smoke and fire and additional crews were called to assist at the scene or provide backup. Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators say there were smoke alarms present and activated and the…

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