Mike Bradley with Steve McCarron, Sussex County Councilman – 03-11-25
UPDATED: Sussex County Council Denies Borrow Pit near Laurel
UPDATED – 03/11/25 –Â The Sussex County Council recognized County retiree Loretta Benson. Benson has worked in the County Finance Department for over 29 years. Benson and several family members were on hand to celebrate her retirement. In Old Business, the Council revisited Conditional Use 2454, filed on behalf of H&K Group, Inc., for a borrow…
Read MoreOutdoor Burning Discouraged Due to DE’s Ongoing Drought Conditions & High Fire Risk
The Delaware Forest Service is urging all residents to refrain from outdoor burning. Delaware’s ongoing drought and current weather conditions has brought an uptick in wildfires statewide. A special weather statement was released over the weekend indicating an elevated fire risk due to dropping humidity levels and high winds across the region – including Delaware.…
Read MoreTraveling Doctor from Texas Extradited to Maryland for Rape & Other Offenses
A man who is a traveling cardiologist from Texas has been arrested by Easton Police on two warrants that charge him with 1st and second degree rape and other offenses. Police met in June of 2024 with a woman who was working for the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Easton who says she…
Read MoreLewes Fire to Possibly Dissolve EMS Service
The Talk of Delmarva has acquired a copy of a letter that was sent to the Sussex County last week that basically says that without significant additional funding to address their existing deficit, the Lewes Fire Department will initiate the process of dissolving its EMS service. The fire company’s calls have increased as the number…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Commissioners Discuss Proposed Parking Season Expansion
Rehoboth Beach Commissioners discussed a proposed expanding of the parking meter and permit season during a workshop meeting Monday. Other parking recommendations were also discussed. Most of the discussion centered around parking issues with the Sea Witch Festival, which if the expanded season is approved would be included. The Commission also heard from Chamber President…
Read MoreTwo Viola Men Arrested on Burglary Charges
Two men from Viola have been arrested for burglary and other charges after an investigation by Delaware State Police into a series of burglaries of homes under construction in a Magnolia community. The investigation began in February and police learned that an unknown suspect forced entry into several homes and removed electrical and plumbing materials…
Read MoreUPDATED: 2022 Laurel Bank Robber Convicted in Federal Court
UPDATED – 03/10/25 – A Newark man has been convicted of bank robbery after a two-day trial in federal court last week. A jury found 52 year old Justin Cabot guilty in the robbery of the Bank of Delmarva in Laurel in June of 2022. Court records show Cabot handed the teller a demand note…
Read MoreUPDATED: Overnight Road Closure Near Georgetown for Broken Utility Pole
Drivers in the Georgetown area were detoured off Zoar Road overnight after the driver of a Chevrolet Trax traveling eastbound went of the road just before 2:30am and struck a utility pole and overturned in the area of Peterkins Road. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that the 21 year old male driver…
Read MoreDSP Investigating a Shooting in the Lincoln Area Sunday Night
A shooting Sunday night in Lincoln is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police were called to the area of Cubbage and Cedar Drives around 9:30 for a shooting and found a 24 year old man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police ask anyone with…
Read MoreMERR Rescue Gray Seal from Cape Henlopen State Park Sunday
A gray seal pup was rescued by MERR officials Sunday from Cape Henlopen State Park. Officials spotted a large wound on the her left side and that she was thin. Closer inspection showed more small wounds and that the seal was dehydrated. She will be transported to the National Aquarium in Baltimore for long term…
Read MoreTravel Alert: One Case of Measles Confirmed in Maryland Resident with Recent International Travel
A Maryland resident in Howard County who recently traveled internationally has a positive case of measles. Maryland Health officials say this case is NOT associated with the outbreak of measles in Texas and New Mexico. They are working to identify people who might have been exposed – including contacting potentially exposed passengers on specific flights.…
Read MoreTwo Men Arrested on Drug Charges Near Millsboro
Two men have been arrested on drug and related charges in the Millsboro area. Delaware State Police say members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force were on patrol on Thursday night just before 10 and spotted a Mustang eastbound on Route 24 near Bay Farm Road fail to signal properly when it turned onto…
Read MoreVA Man Arrested after Assault Near Rehoboth Beach
A Virginia man has been arrested for a felony assault that occurred in Rehoboth Beach Saturday morning. Delaware State Police were called to the area of Popeye’s on Coastal Highway for a report of noise from a protest. While speaking to several people, police were told about an assault that occurred in the parking lot.…
Read MoreVIDEO: Siara Husain is Delaware’s Super Speller
Video courtesy of First State Educate A student from the Islamic Academy in Newark is the winner of the Delaware Regional Spelling Bee. Siara Husain correctly spelled the final word “codswallop” to secure the top spot on Saturday. Aurelia Tran of the Talley Middle School in Wilmington took second place and Kshirja Chauhan from Carvel…
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested for 5th Offense DUI after Traffic Stop
Early Friday morning Delaware State Police spotted a Chevy Traverse weaving while driving northbound on Coastal Highway near Postal Lane in Lewes. After an additional traffic violation the trooper pulled the Traverse over. The driver was identified as 36 year old Maurice Finney of Milford and showed signs of impairment. After standardized field sobriety tests,…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 03/08/25
John – 301-526-0065 – Jeep tires 265 70 17 & Rubicon wheels – $500 for the set Jim – 240-534-8635 – Large lot of fishing gear – Best offer cheap Mike – 443-880-3707 – 1950s chest of drawers, bureau & bed frame – ask for prices John – 410-430-6319 – 4′ by 7′ Raven Pool…
Read MoreUPDATED: Do More 24 Delaware – Record Breaking Day for Donations to Delaware Non-profits
UPDATED – 03/08/25 – It was a record-breaking day for Do More 24 Delaware – thanks to you! During Delaware’s 24 hour giving day – over $2.5-million was raised for Delaware non-profits. Over 22,000 donors took part from 6pm Thursday to 6pm Friday – the largest number of donors since Do More 24 Delaware began in…
Read MoreIRS Tax Season Information and Updates
As we head into the peak of the 2025 tax season and people file their 2024 returns, Joseph Olivares of the IRS tells the Talk of Delmarva that among the improvements made to the process are the mobile tax forms that are available… If you have any questions, call 1-800 -829-1040 or visit IRS.gov where…
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Dianne Burk – Milford – Early sunrise at Milford Neck. Click for full view
Read MoreFiling Deadline Passes – Several Sussex County School Districts will have School Board Elections
There will be school board elections in several Sussex County school districts – and in Milford. Several of the candidates filed in the past few days and remain provisional candidates until qualified by Election officials. The filing deadline was 4:30 Friday, March 7th. In the Cape School District there are three candidates for the Area…
Read MoreSeaford Voters Will Elect 1 to the City Council in April
Voters in Seaford will elect one person to the City Council in April. Incumbent councilman Orlando Holland is challenged by Jose Santos for a three-year term. The Seaford election will take place an Saturday, April 19 from 7am to 3pm at City Hall.
Read MoreUPDATED: 60-Year-Old Man Wanted for Assault in Georgetown in Custody in PA
UPDATED – Delaware State Police report that the suspect, John Bell has been arrested in Pennsylvania. Â =================================== Â The Delaware State Police is asking for help in finding 60-year-old John Bell. He is wanted for multiple felony charges following an assault that occurred on March 5th in Georgetown. Police say he is driving a…
Read MoreDNREC Looking for Volunteers to Cleanup Concord Pond near Seaford
DNREC is looking for volunteers to help with an Earth Day month clean up at Concord Pond near Seaford. Volunteers are asked to pre-register for the Saturday, April 5th cleanup – which will take place between 10am and noon. Concord Pond is a popular fishing and boating area and the cleanup will help improve local…
Read MoreUPDATED: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Issues Permit for Rebuild of Francis Scott Key Bridge
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has issued its permit (Section 10/404/408 permit decision) for the rebuild of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, granting the Maryland Transportation Authority permission to construct the bridge that will reconnect the I-695 Baltimore Beltway and improve community accessibility lost following the collapse of the original structure…
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