DelDOT Preparing for First Winter Storm of the Season
DelDOT is preparing for our first significant snow event of the winter – with 300 pieces of snow removal equipment! Brining operations will begin in Sussex County this morning and Routes 1 and 13 will be brined in Kent County from the New Castle Count line to Dover. DelDOT is responsible for about 14,000 lane…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 01/04/25
Tom – 410-804-0228 – LOOKING FOR: A part time driver for 15 to 20 hours a week – $15 per hour Jim – 305-469-5005 – Stanley cabinet – $35 – Henry Link Wicker six drawer dresser – $75 – Full bedroom set Limewood (art deco) – $250 Brian – 302-470-0024 – Nordic track elliptical –…
Read MoreUPDATED: Ellendale Voters Elect Noto & Billbrough to Town Council
UPDATED – 7:30pm – Ellendale voters have re-elected Councilman Sam Noto who received the highest number of votes at 42, followed by Robert Billbrough with 33 votes. Aaron Moore received 20 votes. Noto and Billbrough will be sworn in during a special meeting on Tuesday night at 7pm followed by Council reorganization. The Council will…
Read MoreUPDATED: DelDOT Continues Prepping State Roads for Wintery Weather Round 2
UPDATED – 01/04/25 – Snow began to fall mixed with rain just before 6pm Friday – but the snow ended around 9pm. DelDOT crews were out on the roads Friday night treating icy patches – mainly in Sussex and New Castle Counties. According to the University of Delaware DEOS Snow Monitoring Network – Bridgeville received…
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Dianne Burk – Milford – Flags waving at Staytonville and Lord Roads near Lincoln. Click for full view
Read MoreDunes at Delaware Beaches Off-Limits for Sledding & Other Recreational Activities
Snow is in the forecast and many will pull out the sled, snowboards, flying saucers and anything else to play in the snow. However, DNREC officials remind you that sledding, snowboarding and other recreational activities are not allowed on Delaware’s sand dunes. The dunes contain fragile wildlife habitat and provide protection for the beaches and…
Read MoreDE Marijuana Commissioner Stepping Down
Robert Coupe is stepping down as Delaware’s first Marijuana Commissioner – to work in the private sector. Coupe has worked 40 years for the state – including as Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, Cabinet Secretary at the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS), Commissioner of Correction, Chief of Staff at the Department of…
Read MoreMaryland Winter Firearm Deer Hunting Season Opens January 10
Maryland Department of Natural Resources will open the winter firearm deer hunting season on Friday, January 10th and 11th in Deer Management Region B – which includes all of the state except the westernmost counties. The season is also open on Sunday, January 12th on private and designated public lands – including in Somerset, Wicomico…
Read MoreSeal Season on Delmarva – Keep Your Distance!
Beach-goers should be on the lookout for seals on area beaches. The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute (MERR) says that Delaware sees four different species of seals during the winter months and they will be seen resting and sunning on rocks, docks, beaches or other landing areas throughout the state. If you spot a…
Read MoreThree Delawareans Honored with Presidential Citizens Medal
On Thursday, President Joe Biden awarded 20 people with the Presidential Citizens Medal. This is the second highest civilian award in the United States – and is second only to the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Three of the awardees are from Delaware – former US Senator Ted Kaufman, Civil Rights Advocate and the first Black…
Read More119th Congress Begins Today in Washington – 2 Delaware Women to be Sworn In
History will be made today when the US Congress is sworn into session. That will include two Delawareans – US Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride – the first transgender member of Congress and US Senator-elect, Lisa Blunt Rochester, who is moving from the House to the Senate after winning the seat vacated by Senator Tom Carper. The…
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Jean Grourke – Millsboro – A wet December morning from the 2nd floor of the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel in Rehoboth Beach. Click for full view
Read MoreUPDATE: Injuries Non Life-Threatening in Vehicle Collision in Millsboro Area
UPDATE 1/2/25: The Talk of Delmarva has learned an update on the vehicle accident that occurred on Monday evening December 30th, in which the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for the crash on Long Neck Road approaching Church Lane. It was reported to be a multiple vehicle, head-on collision with injuries, but Delaware…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Uncover Suspected Cocaine, Heroin During Traffic Stop in Worcester County
 Maryland State Police arrested a Greenwood, Delaware woman early this morning after uncovering suspected cocaine and heroin during a traffic stop in Worcester County. 39-year-old Maria Milagros Garcia is charged with six counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, concealment of a dangerous weapon, and other traffic-related offenses. Shortly before 12:30 a.m., a…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Felton Man for 5th Offense Felony DUI and Firearm Charges on New Year’s Day
Delaware State Police have arrested a Delmar man for 5th offense DUI. According to police, 41-year-old Nicholas Maltas faces multiple charges after a concerned citizen reported an erratic driver on New Year’s Day in Felton. At approximately 7:30 p.m., a caller contacted 911 about an SUV with an undisclosed Pennsylvania registration driving erratically and nearly causing…
Read MoreMagistrate Selena E. Molina Named Senior Magistrate in Court of Chancery
In recognition of her leadership role, Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick has named Selena E. Molina Senior Magistrate Judge, which was effective yesterday, January 1st. In this role, Magistrate Molina will continue to handle cases and assist the Chancellor with administrative tasks associated with the Magistrate docket. Chancellor McCormick commented that Senior Magistrate Judge Molina has worked tirelessly to…
Read MoreAmerican Lung Association: Elevated Levels of Cancer-Causing Radon Gas Detected in 15.4% of Delaware Homes
Radon remains the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and according to the American Lung Association, Radon levels appear at dangerous levels in too many homes–including Elevated Levels of Radon Detected in 15.4% of Delaware households in the latest report. During January for National Radon Action Month, the Lung Association in Delaware strongly urges…
Read MoreUPDATED: MDOT State Highway Administration Makes Adopt-A-Highway Program Easier, More Convenient for Volunteer Groups
UPDATED:  To correct the Adopt-A-Highway link  The Maryland Adopt-A-Highway program has a new website and features, making it easier and more efficient than ever for community groups and small businesses to help keep Maryland’s highways litter free. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration’s new Adopt-A-Highway website includes an interactive map that allows…
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SA Harrison – Millsboro – MV Delaware from the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal in Lewes. Click for full view
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Crash in Camden-Wyoming Area; Multiple Individuals With Injuries Reported
Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in which two individuals sustained suspected serious injuries. The collision occurred in the Camden-Wyoming area on New Year’s Eve at about 1 p.m. at the intersection of Sorghum Mill Road and South State Street. State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that an 86-year-old man from Felton…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach to Hold Special Meeting Regarding New Solicitor Position
UPDATE: 1/1/25: The City of Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 1 pm Friday, January 10th, on the second floor of City Hall to review submissions from candidates for the city solicitor position. Original Post: The City of Rehoboth Beach is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a City…
Read MoreMillsboro Police Looking for Man Wanted for Domestic 3rd Degree Assault
The Millsboro Police Department is asking for your help in locating Camren Pack after a domestic incident that occurred on New Year’s Eve in the Mill Chase Apartment Complex. Pack is wanted for: Assault in the 3rd degree (Class A Misdemeanor) and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor). Anyone…
Read MoreDNREC’s Holiday Tree Drop-Off Information
Nowadays, instead of going into the landfill, holiday trees can be dropped off at numerous yard waste collection or drop-off sites across the state, where they’ll soon be turned into mulch or compost – though many of the commercial sites charge a fee for accepting trees to be recycled. DNREC also reminds residents who don’t…
Read MoreTwo-Vehicle Crash in Millsboro Area Under Investigation
Delaware State Police are investigating an accident on John J. Williams Highway approaching Plaza Drive. The vehicle crash happened yesterday afternoon, December 31st. The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company and Mid Sussex Rescue Squad were alerted for what was reported to be a two-vehicle rear end type collision with one person suffering from neck and…
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Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Final sunrise of 2024 from 36th Street in Ocean City. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Click for full view
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