Two Residents Displaced After Attic Fire in Salisbury
A fire that occurred on Sunday afternoon, February 15th, at a house with an attached garage on South Kaywood Drive in Salisbury was ruled accidental as a result of an electrical event. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the blaze began in the attic of the single-story, wood frame, single-family home.…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Ocean City Mayor, Rick Meehan – 02-16-26
Ocean View Man Hospitalized After Assault with a Crowbar
Delaware State Police are investigating an assault that occurred over the weekend in Ocean View. According to police, on Saturday, February 14th, at about 12:30 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on Mahogany Street. When troopers arrived, they found a 64-year-old man who had been assaulted with a crowbar. He was taken to an area…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces Maryland Department of Human Services Leadership Transition
Governor Wes Moore announced a leadership transition at the Maryland Department of Human Services. Secretary Rafael LĂłpez will step down effective Feb. 23rd for health-related reasons. Deputy Secretary Gloria Brown Burnett will serve as interim secretary through April 1, after which former Baltimore County Administrative Officer Stacy L. Rodgers will assume the role of acting…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Maryland Man for Attempted Burglary in Marydel
Delaware State Police have arrested a 19-year-old from Henderson, Maryland, for attempted burglary and related charges. On February 8th, detectives began investigating an attempted burglary at Smoke Needs, on Halltown Road in Marydel. Detectives learned that during the overnight hours, someone attempted to break into the business with a hammer. On February 15th at approximately…
Read MoreSalisbury Resident Escapes Safely From House Fire
The Delmar Fire Department was called to assist with a structure fire yesterday on the east side of Salisbury. The Wicomico County Emergency Operations Center dispatched Salisbury, Parsonsburg, and Pittsville fire departments to the scene. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the roof of a one-story house. Additional support units from the Delmar Fire…
Read MoreStatewide Inspector General Legislation in Maryland Introduced to Strengthen Government Accountability
In Maryland, an independent statewide Office of Inspector General would be formed under legislation that Delegate Ryan Nawrocki has introduced. The office would be intended to increase transparency and reduce waste in state government. According to the Maryland House of Delegates, the legislation would create a fully independent Office of Inspector General with statewide jurisdiction, modeled…
Read MoreUPDATED: North Carolina Man Dies after Tractor Trailer Went Overboard from Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Sunday Morning
UPDATED – 7:30pm –Early Sunday morning a tractor trailer from Perdue Farms went overboard on the west side of the southbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel just south of Fisherman’s Island in Virginia. The driver has been identified as 61 year old Ronnie Andrews of North Carolina – his body, as well as…
Read MoreHouse Democratic Caucus Leadership Issue Statement on the Passing of Former Rep. John Viola
The members of the Delaware House Democratic Caucus have issued a statement on the passing of former Representative John Viola, who served in the State House of Representatives for 22 years and as Majority Whip from 2013 to 2017. Viola fought for working families, for better wages, stronger protections and fairer working conditions for Delawareans.…
Read MoreDewey Beach Town Council Approved Parking Rates for Summer of 2026
Dewey Beach has modified its parking rates for the upcoming season. During Friday’s Town Council meeting several changes to the parking rates were approved . The weekly rate will increase from $100 for any eight consecutive days to $120. For daily and weekend rates, the daily rate of $30 remains the same, but the weekend…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 02/14/26
NAME: Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Dept, Auxiliary COMMUNITY EVENT: Winter Bingo DESCRIPTION: Bingo will be held at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center – 229 Rehoboth Ave. on Friday, February 20th. Doors open at 5:00 pm, games begin at 6:30 pm. You must be 18 years old to play. Food and drink will be available for…
Read MoreUPDATED: Wilson Road Crash Brings Down Power Lines – Hundreds Without Power near Georgetown, Driver Charged
UPDATED – 02/14/26 –Â A crash Friday night on Wilson Road north of Georgetown left hundreds of people without power. Delaware State Police say the crash occurred just before 10:30pm when a Honda driven by a 17 year old Georgetown male went off the roadway, struck a utility pole and brought down power lines and ended…
Read MoreSeaford Man Arrested for 6th Offense DUI after Traffic Stop near Harrington
A traffic stop Friday night in Harrington led to the arrest of a Seaford man for DUI and other offenses. A State Trooper on patrol spotted a pickup with an equipment violation and stopped the truck. The driver – 44 year old Marrco Bryant of Seaford showed signs of impairment. He was arrested after performing…
Read MoreAvian Influenza Found on Commercial Broiler Farm in Wicomico County
Avian influenza has been found in a commercial broiler farm in Wicomico County. The Maryland Department of Ag announce a presumptive positive case of H5 Avian Influenza – the first in the county this year – and the second in the state this year. The affected premises have been quarantined and birds on the property…
Read MoreWicomico County Closures for Presidents’ Day
WICOMICO COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day. CONVENIENCE CENTERS, LANDFILL, BRUSH PILE, FERRIES On Monday, February 16, 2026, the Newland Park Landfill, Convenience Center and Brush Pile, will be open. All external Convenience Centers and White Haven will also be closed.…
Read MoreNo Municipal Election in Selbyville in March
There will be no municipal election on March 7th in Selbyville this year. There was one vacant seat each in District 2 and District 4 – and just one person filed as a candidate for each seat. District 2 incumbent Monroe Hudson, Junior and District 4 incumbent William Kirsch, Junior will each return to the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Identify Victim in Fatal Vehicle Crash East of Millsboro
UPDATED – 02/13/26 – Delaware State Police has identified 60 year old Vincent Spinelli of Millsboro as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash on Wednesday evening in Millsboro. ========================================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 02/12/26 – A 60-year-old Millsboro man is dead after a single-vehicle crash that occurred last night (February 11th) in Millsboro.…
Read MoreMore Snow This Season in Northern Delmarva
It’s been a snowier than usual winter for some parts of the country. According to the National Weather Service – Mount Washington in New Hampshire has topped it’s normal snowfall of 163” through February 12 – and has recorded 173.6” this year through Thursday! Closer to home Wilmington, Delaware has recorded 15.7” this year compared…
Read MoreUPDATED: Salisbury Man Sentenced to 10 Years on Weapons Offenses
UPDATED – 02/13/26 –Â A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on weapons charges. Court records show that 35 year old Terrance White of Salisbury was convicted of 2 counts of illegal possession of a regulated firearm and 1 count of firearm straw purchase in November of 2024. White was sentenced Wednesday…
Read More3 Candidates File for Millville Town Council – Meet the Candidates Thurs, February 19th
There are 3 candidates running for 2 seats on the Millville Town Council. Jean Hanley is challenging incumbents Ronald Belinko and Deborah Sosnoski. Each seat is for a 2-year term. A meet the candidates night will be held on Thursday, February 19th at Evans Park from 6 to 8pm. Residents are invited to submit questions…
Read MoreMillsboro Looking for Input on Town Parks Survey
The Town of Millsboro is looking for your input on the town’s existing parks! They also want your feedback on a new town park that is planned along Route 24 west of Route 113 – across from Godwin School Road. Your feedback will help with future improvements, amenities and design features to make sure Millsboro’s…
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Bill Hunter – Snow on the frozen St Martins River near Bishopville. Click for full view
Read MoreNational Gas Price Average Edging Higher; Lower in Delaware Since Last Week
Drivers in certain areas of the region may notice gas prices ticking up slightly ahead of the holiday weekend. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular is up a couple of cents from last week to $2.94.  Current prices remain below what they were this time last year when the national average…
Read MoreSearch Warrant in Long Neck Leads to Arrest for Drug and Weapon Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested a 56-year-old Millsboro man for felony drug and weapons charges following a search warrant yesterday in Long Neck. On February 11th, members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, Sussex County Drug Unit, and the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, executed a search warrant at a property on…
Read MoreCamden, Delaware Woman Extradited to Maryland for Charges of Organized Retail Theft
Officers of the Easton Police Department extradited 42-year-old Valtoya A. Taylor of Camden, Delaware on an arrest warrant charging her with Organized Retail Theft, Theft Scheme $100 to under $1500, and related charges. Taylor was released to the custody of the Talbot County Detention Center. According to police, on October 16th, 2025, officers of the…
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