Two Arrested for Burglary and Assault in Caroline County
Two individuals were arrested and are being held without bond for burglarizing a home, damaging property and assaulting the victim (s). According to deputies from the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office, the burglary and assault occurred on October 15th on Mill Street in Greensboro. Prior to deputies arriving on the scene, they learned that the two…
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Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – After a work day – leaving the Harbor of Refuge Light on DE Bay Launch in September. Click for full view
Read MoreUpdate on Projects in Dewey Beach to Address Flooding Issues
Three planned projects in the Town of Dewey Beach to address flooding are in progress. The paving project for streets in the Town is on hold until the spring, according to the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT). Town Manager Bill Zolper tells the Talk of Delmarva that the Read Avenue bayside grant project is…
Read MoreTransportation Officials Urge Extra Caution as Days Get Shorter and Halloween Approaches
Maryland State Transportation officials urge all highway users to exercise extra caution as days get shorter during autumn months. With the sun setting earlier and Halloween approaching, motorists need to stay alert for pedestrians and bicyclists. October is designated National Pedestrian Safety Month by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to the NHTSA, 78%…
Read MoreWorcester Prosecutors Earn Highest DUI Conviction Rate Again
The Office of the State’s Attorney for Worcester County has once again earned the highest conviction rate in the State of Maryland for the prosecution of alcohol and drug-related driving offenses, according to 2023 data released by the University of Maryland’s National Study Center for Trauma and EMS. Worcester County prosecutors handled nearly 1,000 DUI/DWI…
Read MoreBicycle-Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project Completed in Dorchester County
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has completed a $1.1 million project to install new bicycle-pedestrian facilities in Dorchester County along MD 392 (Delaware Avenue) from MD 331 (Main Street) to west of Taylor Avenue in the Town of Hurlock. Construction on the project began this spring. According to the MDOT State Highway…
Read MoreOne Victim Found Dead in Overnight Fire in Hartly
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fatal fire that was reported at 3:20 am on Crystal Road in Hartly. The Hartly Fire Company responded and found a detached garage as well as a single-family home on fire. Multiple fire companies also responded to assist, and as firefighters were working to put out the…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/16/24
User 284190339 · 10 – 16 – 24 Fishing Report There were no advisories up on Tuesday, but when I called Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em the report was still the same, no boats out. Of course, this is the middle of October and not a lot of people have off…
Read MoreWilmington Woman Arrested by Felton PD for Offensive Touching and Leaving the Scene of a Collision
A 20-year-old Wilmington woman is facing criminal charges in connection with a collision in Felton that resulted in injury. In the evening of October 8th at 7:22 PM, the Felton Police Department responded to an Offensive Touching complaint on Lumbard Street. A male victim reported an injury to his knee after a woman identified as…
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Dianne Burk – Milford – Lawn Invaders! They multiply like rabbits! Click for full view
Read MoreOpen Burning Ban Issued for Delaware
There has been below-average precipitation since late summer and Sussex County and New Castle County are abnormally dry according to DNREC officials. DNREC and the Delaware State Fire Marshal have issued a statewide ban on all open burning until further notice. While water demand decreases in the fall – and Delaware’s reservoirs and aquifers are…
Read MoreDelaware Flags to be Lowered Wednesday & Thursday in Remembrance of Justice James T. Vaughn, Jr.
Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise Wednesday, October 16 through sunset on Thursday, October 17 in remembrance of the Honorable James T. Vaughn, Jr. in accordance with his funeral services. Justice Vaughn died on Thursday, October 10 at the age of 75. “Tracey and I are saddened…
Read MoreMaryland Man Arrested after Crash on Coastal Highway Near Rehoboth Beach Sunday
A Maryland man has been arrested after a crash Sunday night on Coastal Highway near Sylvan Acres Road in Rehoboth Beach. Police spotted a Flex speeding on Coastal Highway with no headlights on just after 6:30pm and pulled the car over and spoke with the driver, 39 year old Kevin Graves of Fort Washington, MD.…
Read MoreFrederica Man Charged with Drug & Traffic Offenses after Pursuit
A Frederica man has been arrested by Delaware State Police after a pursuit Monday night near Frederica. Members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force were on patrol and spotted an Audi fail to signal when turning into a driveway on Old Beach Road. When detectives tried pull the Audi over – the driver sped…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Paving Project Back On/Strategic Plan Survey Available
Rehoboth Beach officials Tuesday announced that the Rehoboth Avenue paving project is on – and will begin with milling following the annual Sea Witch Festival at the end of this month. DelDOT is currently working on curbing and concrete work on medians along the Avenue and pedestrian connections will also be upgraded. Work will be…
Read MoreSussex County Council Updated on Reassessment Project
Sussex County is nearing the final phases is a multi-year reassessment project, which is being done by Tyler Technologies. Tyler Tech officials updated the County Council on the project and what’s coming in the near future. Next month county property owners will receive tentative value assessment notices. Officials stressed that property owners should look for…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 10-15-24 – Medical Records
Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/15/24
User 284190339 · 10 – 15 – 24 Fishing Report With small craft advisories up, Monday saw no fishing from boats on the ocean or Delaware Bay. It is possible there could be a break in this weather pattern before the week is over. My friend Mike Pizzolato and I were supposed to fish on…
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Eric Reifsnyder – Milton – Aurora Borealis over Milton. Click for full view
Read MoreIncendiary the Cause of Greensboro House Fire Saturday
The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire at a single family home on Greensboro Road in Greensboro that has been ruled caused by an incendiary. Officials were called to the home on Saturday just after 9pm and found fire on the exterior of the home. Greensboro Volunteer firefighters responded to the call –…
Read MoreMARYLAND GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION/OC MUNICIPAL ELECTION
MARYLAND GENERAL ELECTION Tuesday, Nov 5 Polls open 7am to 8pm – vote at your assigned polling place MD VOTER RESOURCES: https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2024/index.html Ocean City Municipal Election – No early voting Ocean City voters will vote in 2 locations on Tuesday, November 5 – one for the state and federal election and one for the municipal…
Read MoreDELAWARE GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION
DELAWARE GENERAL ELECTION Tuesday, Nov 5 polls open from 7am – 8pm – vote at your assigned polling location Polling locations – Sussex County – https://elections.delaware.gov/voter/pdfs/PollingPlaces_2024General_SC.pdf Kent County – https://elections.delaware.gov/voter/pdfs/PollingPlaces_2024General_KC.pdf NCCo – https://elections.delaware.gov/voter/pdfs/PollingPlaces_2024General_NCC.pdf WAYS TO VOTE IN DELAWARE – https://elections.delaware.gov/voter/waystovote.shtml#ev SAMPLE BALLOT – https://elections.delaware.gov/elections/general/sampleballots/ge2024/index.shtml DE DEADLINES: Voter registration deadline – Saturday, October 12 at 11:59pm…
Read MoreLatest Cancer Incidence and Mortality Trends in Delaware from DPH
In the 1990s, Delaware ranked 2nd in the nation for cancer mortality rates. Since then those numbers have been steadily improving and in the most recent report, for 2024, Delaware ranked 16th among the states for highest-all-site cancer mortality. The most recent report covers the period of 2017 to 2021. In a release from the…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 10-14-24 – Political Front Runners
Tuesday is Last Day to Register to Vote in Ocean City Municipal Election
Tuesday, October 15th is the final day that you can register to vote for the Ocean City municipal election on November 5th. You need to fill out and submit a Maryland Voter Registration Application from the Maryland Department of Elections website. This is ONLY for the Ocean City mayor and council election, which will be…
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