AAA: Nearly 217,000 Delawareans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
AAA is projecting that nearly 217,000 Delawareans will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, an increase of nearly 2% over last year â exceeding pre-pandemic numbers and setting a new record. As usual, the great majority of those travelers will be driving to their holiday destinations. AAA is projecting that more than 198,000 Delawareans (more…
Read MoreSpeaker-Elect Minor-Brown Names New House Majority Caucus Chief of Staff
Speaker-elect Melissa Minor-Brown has announced the appointment of Nicholas Brock as Chief of Staff for the Delaware House Majority Caucus. Brock currently serves as a magistrate with Delawareâs Justice of the Peace Court. He previously served as the Chief Legislative Policy Advisor with Wilmington City Council and legislative aide to former Delaware State Senate Majority…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/21/24
User 284190339 · 11 – 21 – 24 Fishing Report Wednesday was the last day of fishable weather for the foreseeable future and boats out of Lewes made the most of the opportunity. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Grizzly and the Katydid plus some private boats hit the tog pretty hard on Wednesday. The…
Read MoreMD Board of Public Works Votes to Approve US Windâs Wetlands Application
The Maryland Board of Public Works voted to approve Wetlands License No. 23-0813 to construct a 353 foot long by 30 foot wide concrete pier with associated timber fenders and to construct 383 linear feet of replacement steel bulkhead as part of US Windâs Operation and Maintenance Facility (O&M) in the West Ocean City Harbor.…
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Jody Hudson – Autumn colors at Burton Pond. Click for full view
Read MoreWicomico Schools Boundary Study: Draft Options to be Shared with the Public Nov. 21st, Feedback Open Until Dec. 9th
The 2024-2025 school boundary study process for Wicomico County Public Schools is now at the halfway point, and the next opportunity to attend a public meeting and review two draft options for boundary changes is this Thursday, Nov. 21st. Two public information meetings will be held. At those meetings, the draft boundary changes will be…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Pair for Organized Retail Theft at Rehoboth Beach Tanger Outlets
Delaware State Police have arrested two individuals–30-year-old Shakiel Carter of Dover and 24-year-old Tramel Wright of Hartly– for organized retail crime and related charges following shoplifting incidents at Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth Beach on November 16th. Police were called to The North Face after reports of shoplifting involving Carter and Wright. Carter, who provided false…
Read MoreEllendale Police Investigating Burglary and Theft from Garage and Construction Trailer
The Ellendale Police Department is investigating a Burglary and Theft of $30,221.99 of Makita power tools, house appliances and construction items from a garage and construction trailer in the town limits of Ellendale. The theft occurred in the early hours of November 18th between the hours of 1:00. and 6:00 in the morning. Anyone with…
Read MoreMaryland Transportation Officials Urge Holiday Travelers to Use Caution Due to Seasonal Rise in Fatal Crashes
Marylanders are expected to take to the roads, rails, and skies in large numbers this Thanksgiving week and the Maryland Department of Transportation is urging everyone to practice safety as they kick off the busy holiday travel season. The Department encourages residents and visitors to be aware of increased traffic and plan accordingly to ensure…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced to Promote Protection of International Digital Freedom
U.S. Senators Chris Coons of Delaware and Thom Tillis of North Carolina this week introduced the Advancing Digital Freedom Act of 2024, which would equip the U.S. Department of State with the authorities to elevate digital freedom as a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy and support its critical role in advancing democratic governance around the…
Read MoreWicomico County Extends Household Permit Renewal Hours for Resident Convenience
Wicomico County has announced extended hours for Household Permit Renewal at the Newland Park Landfill Office to better accommodate residents. The Newland Park Landfill Office will be open for permit renewal on: Saturday, December 7th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 11th during regular business hours. To further enhance convenience for residents,…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Quantico Caused by Electrical Device Failure
A house fire on Quantico Road in Quantico–Wicomico County yesterday afternoon was caused by an electrical device failure, according to the investigation by the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The blaze started in a bedroom. The fire damage to the single-family home was minimized due to the efforts of Maryland Forestry, who took early…
Read MoreFatal Pedestrian Collision on North DuPont Highway
The Dover Police Department is investigating a collision that occurred yesterday evening that left a pedestrian dead. Officers responded to the area of North DuPont Highway, just north of Leipsic Road for a report of a woman being struck by a vehicle. The 29-year-old was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. Initial findings…
Read MoreWinterfest of Lights Opens in Ocean City Thursday Evening
The Holiday Season will move into high gear on Thursday (November 21st) evening as Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan turns on the lights at the Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park at 5:30pm. Opening night is FREE â and you’ll get to see all the new attractions and the thousands of twinkling lights and animated…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/20/24
User 284190339 · 11 – 20 – 24 Fishing Report According to Burt at Hook âem and cook âem the ocean was pretty rough on Tuesday morning, but several private boats made the run to the bluefin tuna grounds and the largest fish they brought back tipped the scales at 171 pounds. Some boats ran…
Read MoreGovernor-elect Matt Meyer Announces Transition Co-Chairs and Policy Committees
Governor-elect Matt Meyer this week unveiled his Transition Committee leadership team and outlined his administrationâs key priorities for the transition period. Governor-elect Meyer emphasized the values of openness, collaboration, and a commitment to solutions-driven governance. Additional Details from the Virtual Press Conference: Today, Governor-elect Matt Meyer unveiled his Transition Committee leadership team and outlined his…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Nancy Smith – Milton – Jake in his tropical backyard garden. Click for full view
Read MoreGeorgetown Woman Charged after Employee Theft Discovered
A Georgetown woman has been arrested for theft of prescription medications over a 5-month period. Delaware State Police arrested 59 year old Deanna Chambers after a reported theft from the Harris Teeter near Selbyville. The store’s Asset Protection concluded an internal investigation where they discovered that an employee stole several hundred tramadol pills between July…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Defers on Laurel-area Borrow Pit
UPDATED –Â 11-19-24 – The Sussex County Council had a short agenda, as well as three land use public hearings this week. During the meeting, the Council approved the 2025 Council Meeting Schedule and Holiday Schedule. Human Resources Director Karen Brewington announced the Fourth Quarter Employee Recognition Awards. Brewington told the Council there were 43…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 11-19-24 – Kash Only
Expungement Fair – Laurel Public Library on Wednesday, Nov 20
There will be an Expungement Fair on Wednesday at the Laurel Public Library from 3:30 to 6pm. Representative Tim Dukes and Senator Darius Brown invite you to stop by and learn more about the Adult Expungement Reform Act, juvenile expungement reform and Delaware’s new expungement process. Pre-registration is closed â however some walk-ins will be…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/19/24
User 284190339 · 11 – 19 – 24 Fishing Report Monday was a beautiful day for fishing and some boats did very well and anglers working Indian River Inlet had some big fish. Tuesday and Wednesday look good, but come Thursday and itâs right back into the Mixmaster. I was surprised that Lewes Harbour Marina…
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Debra Swartzlander – Sunset at Masseys Landing. Click for full view
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 11-18-24 – Hints of Sedition
UPDATED: Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Suspect in Shooting
UPDATED – 11/18/24 – Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a Salisbury man in connection with a shooting on Saturday afternoon that left a woman with serious injuries. were called to North Curlew Avenue just after 4:15pm where they found a female victim with multiple gunshot wounds. She was taken to Tidal Health where she…
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