Stranded Humpback Whale Floats Out to Sea After Failed Towing Efforts in Indian River Bay
MERR has provided an update regarding a dead 44-foot humpback whale that was stranded on a sandbar in Indian River Bay on March 31st. Due to its size, shallow waters, and poor weather, initial towing attempts failed. A second attempt was scheduled for April 9th, but heavy rain and strong winds on April 7th through…
Read MoreOffice of Animal Welfare Introduces New Dog Licensing Program for Delaware Pet Owners
The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) has partnered with DocuPet to launch a new and user-friendly online dog licensing system for Delaware pet owners starting today. This modern platform includes DocuPet’s free HomeSafe® 24/7 lost pet service, which helps quickly reunite lost dogs with their families. Licensed dogs receive a tag with a unique code linked…
Read MoreGunfire Erupts in Dover; Multiple Vehicles Struck
The Dover Police Department is investigating an incident in which shots were fired on Monday afternoon. The incident resulted in two vehicles being damaged. Dover Police received a report of one vehicle struck by gunfire on West North Street. Police say the driver was traveling near Simon Circle when the shots were fired. Police learned…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/09/25
User 284190339 · 04-09-25 Fishing Report I don’t think anyone went fishing on Tuesday. There was a gale warning up on the ocean and bay. No one answered the phone at Old Inlet Bait and Tackle and that was my only hope of getting a report as I thought someone might have tried to fish…
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Chick Bradford – Harbeson – Lewes sailing. Click for full view
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves Updated Dewey Beach MOU & Temporary Home for Dewey Beach EMS Unit
UPDATED – 04/08/25 – The Sussex County Council discussed with members of the Sussex Conservation District issues regarding sediment and stormwater regulations. County Administrator Todd Lawson told the Council that recent and more frequent run-off events have raised concerns – however sediment and stormwater regulations fall under DNREC’s authority. The Council had two presentations during the…
Read MoreDemolition of Rehoboth Beach’s Sirocco Motel & Grotto’s Could Begin Wednesday
Demolition could begin this week in Rehoboth Beach – of Sirocco Motel and Grotto’s Pizza. An independent review of the Sirocco Motel building by Pilottown Engineering found hazardous structural deterioration and cracking in various areas – including the masonry at the garage support pillar. The city has enacted a section of the code (Chapter 105,…
Read MoreMarion Station Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Vehicular Manslaughter
A Marion Station man has been sentenced for vehicular manslaughter. Court officials say 28 year old Jamal Scarborough pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court of Wicomico County on Tuesday and was sentenced by Judge S. James Sarbanes to 20 years in prison. Scarborough pleaded guilty to grossly negligent vehicular manslaughter, failing to stop at accident…
Read MoreDE State House Passes House Bill 65 to Consolidate Primary Elections
The Delaware House has passed legislation that would consolidate the State and Presidential primary elections to the same date – in April. Currently Delaware’s presidential primary is held in April – but the primary for statewide and local political offices is held in September – which can cause some confusion for voters. House Bill 65,…
Read MoreTwo Arrested After Drug Distribution Investigation in Ocean City
An investigation started in February by Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Enforcement Team into drug distribution from a Colonial Road residence in Ocean City led to the arrest of two people. The Criminal Enforcement Team includes members of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, Ocean City Police Department, Maryland State Police, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. …
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/08/25
User 284190339 · 04-08-25 Fishing Report If anybody went fishing on Monday, they are very sick. We had driving, cold, rain all day and if you had hopes that Tuesday was going to be better, fuhgeddaboudit. Tuesday will have a gale warning! I am about sick of this lousy weather! The water temperature is finally…
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Margaret May – Lewes – Beautiful day in Bethany Beach. Click for full view
Read MoreUPDATED: Blades Voters Return Incumbents to Town Council
UPDATED – 04/07/25 – Blades voters have returned incumbents to the Town Council. Incumbent Gary Gallamore received 47 votes, Garold Miller won 45 votes and challenger John Reiss got 12 votes.  Nancy McAdams was unopposed for mayor and received 46 votes. Town of Blades will swear in Mayor-elect McAdams, Councilmen-elect Gallamore and Miller on Monday,…
Read MoreTwo Men Arrested in Multiple Thefts in Kent County
Two men have been arrested in connection with a series of thefts throughout Kent County. Delaware State Police began investigating similar thefts in March where unknown suspects trespassed onto various properties and stole landscape trailers and the property on them. A Toyota 4-Runner was identified as a possible suspect vehicle and 40 year old Ronald…
Read MorePA Sentenced for Child Sexual Abuse in Wicomico County
A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced in Wicomico County for child abuse and sexual offense. Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, S. James Sarbanes sentenced 54 year old Terrance Pinkett of Lansdale, PA to 20 years in prison. Pinkett pleaded guilty last November to child sexual abuse and 2nd degree sexual offense.…
Read MoreAG Jennings Secures up to $335-million from Pharmaceutical Company Mylan for Role in Fueling Opioid Crisis
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announces a multi-state settlement with Mylan Inc. This settlement will deliver up to $335-million nationwide over nine years to help combat the opioid crisis. The Attorneys General from 15 states allege Mylan deceptively promoted its products as less prone to abuse despite knowing for years that many of its opioid…
Read MoreDE Division of Gaming Enforcement Shuts Down Illegal Online Slots Platform
An illegal online slots platform has been issued a cease and desist order after an investigation by the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement into VGW Luckyland, Inc. The investigation showed that VGW Luckyland, Inc. was operating illegal online gaming – but misrepresented its services to Delaware officials as a promotional sweepstakes. However – players were…
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Jared Ross – Bethany Beach in the morning. Click for full view
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/07/25
User 284190339 · 04-07-25 Fishing Report Sunday saw small craft advisories up as usual, but that didn’t stop the trout fishermen. Patty at Captain Bones recorded two more Delaware Citations, but this time they were adults. Rachel Rothwell caught a 2.06-pound rainbow trout out of White Clay Creek on a Power Bait and Ricardo Pitti-Nieves…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/06/25
User 284190339 · 04-06-25 Fishing Report Saturday was a good fishing day and the kids that fished for trout had a great time and some recorded Delaware Citations. Patty at Captain Bones was kind enough to take time to give us three of the citation winners. Harper Malone age ,5, checked in with a 5.3-pound…
Read MoreNew Rail Exhibit Arriving at Lewes Junction Wednesday Morning
A new addition to the rail exhibit at Lewes Junction will arrive on Wednesday, April 9 at 6am! A steam locomotive tender will join the 1917 Pennsylvania Railroad red caboose that’s currently displayed there. The tender – which is a water tank and coal bunker atop a frame – is the first piece of the…
Read MoreWaterline Flushing Schedule for Mystic Harbour & Other Areas
The Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works will be flushing waterlines in Assateague Pointe, Edgewater Acres, Nantucket Point, Deer Point, Landings, Mystic Harbour, Newark, Ocean Reef, Riddle Farm and West Ocean City Service Areas this spring between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. The following proposed dates for the flushing of the…
Read MoreOcean Pines & Surrounding Areas 2025 Waterline Flushing Schedule
Ocean Pines and surrounding areas 2025 waterline flushing schedule The Water and Wastewater Division of Public Works will begin its semi-annual program for flushing waterlines in the Ocean Pines Service Area between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. The following proposed Spring 2025 dates for the flushing of the waterlines are subject to…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 04/05/25
George – 443-521-0271 – 1964 Classic Corvette Stingray, garage kept – Best Offer Jim – 240-534-8635 – Dozen surf rods and reels – best offer – must go Sam – 302-934-8851 – 1942 Willies MP Jeep frame – Best offer – 1942 GPW Body – Best offer Bob – 302-384-0788 – Elby S1 E-Bike, 11…
Read More“Hands Off” Protestors Line Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach
Today is mobilization day and protests are taking place across the country today – telling President Trump and Elon Musk to keep their hands off. Rehoboth Beach is one of four locations on Delmarva holding Hands Off protests. Hundreds off people are lined up along Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach from Route 24 past the…
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