UPDATED: Sussex County Council to Hold Split Meeting Tuesday
UPDATED – 03/04/25 –Â The Sussex County Council and members of the Planning & Zoning Commission met Tuesday morning at the Sussex County Public Safety Complex in Georgetown. The Delaware Department of Transportation made a presentation and discussion – giving an overall view of DelDOT as well as some focus on Sussex County Transportation projects, needs…
Read MoreCash Toll to Increase on Delaware Memorial Bridge on April 1st
Beginning April 1st a new cash toll rate for all vehicle classes will be implemented at the Delaware Memorial Bridge. This is the first phase of a 2-phased toll structure plan that will increase tolls by $1 for passenger vehicles and $1 per axle for commercial vehicles. Bridge E-ZPass rates for all classifications are not…
Read MoreMiddletown, DE Man Convicted in 16-Kilogram Drug Conspiracy
A Middletown man has been convicted on charges to distribute drugs. Acting US Attorney for the District of Delaware says 54 year old Dwayne Fountain was convicted by a federal jury on February 24th – and acquitted on three related charges. During trial a network of co-conspirators was identified that stretched from Scranton, PA to…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milford Man Wanted for Attempted Murder Extradited to Delaware
UPDATED – 03/03/25 – A 37 year old Milford man wanted for attempted murder has been extradited back to Delaware from Philadelphia with the assistance of the Delaware Department of Justice. Derrick Legree has been formally charged in connection with a November 3, 2024 attempted murder investigation. He is charged with multiple offenses: Attempted Murder…
Read MoreBerlin Teen an American Idol Season 23 Contestant
When American Idol returns to TV next week – a Delmarva singer will be among the contestants hoping for her shot at the big time. 17 year old Cal Toner – also known as Callum – is from Berlin and has played at a variety of venues in both Maryland and Delaware.  A-I will air…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Arrest Suspect in Shooting Near Frankford
UPDATED – 03/03/25 –Â A teen wanted for attempted murder and related charges has been arrested by Delaware State Police. Police determined that 18 year old Kelvin Wescott of Seaford was the suspect in a shooting incident on Gum Tree Road in Frankford on February 2nd after an argument between Wescott and the victim turned violent.…
Read MoreCity of Milford to Hold Special Election on Bond Issuance on Sat, April 26
The City of Milford will not have a municipal election on Saturday, April 26th however the planned Special Election authorizing the issuance of up to $8.5-million in general obligation bonds – will be held. This bond issuance is needed to finance the design, engineering and construction of water utility infrastructure improvements to supply the northwest…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested after Shots Fired Complaint
A Dover man has been arrested on weapons charges after an incident Friday night on East Division Street. Dover Police say just after 10:30 police received several reports of gunshots being fired and one caller to 9-1-1 reported a man armed with a knife who was running and screaming. Police determined the shots were coming…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired in Lincoln Friday Night
Delaware State Police were called to Bunting Avenue in Lincoln Friday night for a report of shots fired. Police learned that just before 10pm an unknown number of shots were fired from a light-colored vehicle – two vehicles were struck – one that was occupied by two people – neither was injured. Police ask anyone…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milton Voters to Elect a Mayor and 2 Council Members Saturday
UPDATED – 03/03/25 – Milton voters have sent John Collier back to the Mayor’s office. Collier received 398 votes to 222 for Vice Mayor Lee Revis-Plank.  Voters also re-elected Tom Arkinson to the Town Council and elected Robert Gray to fill the second open seat. Gray was the top vote-getter with 476 tallies followed by Arkinson…
Read MoreSalisbury Man With Burn Injuries Flown to Baltimore Burn Center
A Salisbury man was flown to the Bayview Burn Center in Baltimore after he was injured burning brush in a metal burn barrel. Fruitland firefighters were called to Joseph Drive just before 3pm Sunday and found a small brush fire and a 61 year old man with 1st and 2nd degree burns. Maryland State Fire…
Read MoreChickens Perish in Princess Anne Chicken House Fire
A chicken house and vehicle fire is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office. Officials say about 41,000 chickens died in a fire that occurred in two chicken houses on Petes Hill Road near Princess Anne. Princess Anne firefighters were called to the scene around 1:30 on Friday afternoon. Investigation shows the property…
Read MoreHead-on Crash Near Greenwood Injures Five
A Georgetown man has been arrested following a vehicle crash near Greenwood Saturday night. Delaware State Police were called just after 9:30 for a crash on Route 13 near Adams Road. Police learned that 25 year old Juventino Montoya of Georgetown was the driver of a Nissan traveling northbound in the southbound lanes on Route…
Read MoreStrong Winds Saturday Fuel Several Large Woods Fires in Sussex County
Strong winds Saturday kept Delmarva firefighters busy with several large brush and woods fires throughout Sussex County. Two of the larger fires were in western Sussex – one near Seaford – and one west of Laurel. Seaford firefighters were called around 12:30 for a brush fire in the area of Old Furnace Road and Ponderosa…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Crash East of Millsboro
A crash just before 8pm Saturday east of Millsboro sent several people to area hospitals. Delaware State Police say that a Kia driven by a 46 year old Millsboro man was eastbound on Mount Joy Road near Cannon Road when the driver of a Lincoln, a 48 year old Ocean View woman, that was traveling…
Read MoreEarly Morning Kent County Blaze Heavily Damages House North of Milford
It was an early morning for Kent County firefighters. Crews from South Bowers were called just after 3:15 for a 2-alarm fire on Thompsonville Road north of Milford. Multiple fire companies from Kent and Sussex County assisted or provided cover – firefighters were on the scene for over 3 hours. The State Fire Marshal is…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Fatal Head-on Crash in Selbyville
UPDATED – 03/02/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 60-year-old Glenn Duncan of Selbyville, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal head-on crash on Wednesday afternoon in Selbyville. Â ====================================================== Â ORIGINAL STORY – 02/27/25 – A 60-year-old Selbyville man is dead after a head-on crash that occurred yesterday afternoon in Selbyville. According…
Read MoreUPDATED: Selbyville Voters Return Incumbents to Town Council
UPDATED – 03/01/25 –Â Selbyville voters have returned the incumbents to the Town Council. Gary Steffen was the top vote-getter with 61 tallies, followed by Chris Snader with 54. Challenger Tim Grote received 25 votes. Rick Duncan also returns to the Mayor’s office. The office of mayor was not contested. ========================= UPDATED – 02/28/25 –Â Voters in…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 03/01/25
Elaine – 302-684-4444 – LOST CAT – Milton area – female, older, grey cat – no name – Lost near Food Lion in Milton Vicky – 302-645-2790 – Scott spreader – $20 Eric – SOLD – Hydraulic low profile floor jack – $30 Diane – 302-644-0799 – High Back, Leather swivel desk chair – $50…
Read MoreUPDATED: Laurel Man Sentenced for 2nd Offense Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
UPDATED –Â 3/01/25 –Â A Laurel man was sentenced Friday in the US District Court for the District of Delaware for possession of child sexual abuse material. Officials say Michael Natale pleaded guilty in October of last year after he was found having online conversations with another individual on the instant messaging platform, ‘Kik,’ where they…
Read MoreCoalition of Attorneys General Take Action to Enforce Court Order Stopping Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze
The Attorneys General in both Maryland and Delaware are among a coalition of 22 AGs in filing a second motion for enforcement in their ongoing lawsuit against the Trump administration’s freeze of federal funding. In spite of multiple court orders, the administration has continued to block hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dump Truck Crash in Smyrna Leaves Magnolia Man Dead
UPDATED – 03/01/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 63-year-old Harry Brown of Magnolia, Delaware, as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash on Wednesday morning in Smyrna. ========================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 02/27/25 – A 63-year-old Magnolia Man is dead after a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred yesterday morning in Smyrna. According to…
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John – NY & Bethany Beach – Night crossing over the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Click for full view
Read MoreSelbyville Man Charged with Impersonating a Police Officer
Delaware State Police were called for a suspicious vehicle on Laurel Road near Millsboro Highway. Police learned from a 23 year old victim from Laurel that he had been driving eastbound on Nine Food Road when a white Dodge Magnum with Arizona registration pulled behind him and activated flashing red and blue lights. As the…
Read MoreMSP Investigate Fatal Crash in Wicomico County
Maryland State Police are investigating a crash Wednesday morning in the Eden area that left a 4-year old girl dead. Police say Kinsley Parks of Crisfield was pronounced dead Thursday at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Delaware. Police were called to Route 13 and Stockyard Road in Eden just before 8am on Wednesday. Police say a…
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