DE Senate Leadership Chosen for 153rd General Assembly

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Last week the Senate Republican Caucus chose its leadership for the upcoming 153rd Delaware General Assembly, which begins in January. Senator Gerald Hocker of Ocean View was re-elected Republican Leader and Senator Brian Pettyjohn of Georgetown was re-elected as Republican Whip. Senator Hocker says the GOP’s priorities include improving Delaware’s education system, enhancing public safety…

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Lincoln Man Charged with Hit & Run in Stolen Vehicle

A Lincoln man is charged with multiple offenses after a hit and run in a stolen vehicle Saturday morning in Lincoln. Delaware State Police were called to Dupont Boulevard and Johnson Road around 9:30am for a hit and run crash. Police learned that the suspect, 32 year old David Frasier, stole an unoccupied delivery truck…

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Laurel Man Charged with Gun & Drug Offenses after Traffic Stop

A traffic stop early Saturday morning in Seaford led to the arrest of an 18 year old Laurel man. Delaware State Police on patrol on Middleford Road spotted a Chevy SUV cross the yellow line several times. Police stopped the SUV and contacted the driver – identified as 18 year old Juda Hudson of Laurel…

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DSP Cite Lewes Driver after Crash at Routes 1 & 16 Sunday

A Lewes man was cited after a crash at the intersection of Route 1 and 16 Sunday evening. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that just after 5pm a Jeep was stopped on Route 16/Broadkill Road and a pickup driven by a 30 year old Lewes man was eastbound and failed to stop…

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DSP Investigating Shots Fired in Dover

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A report of shots fired on John Clark Road in the Rodney Village area of Dover is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police were called just after midnight Monday morning and learned that two unknown black men and two other unknown men were arguing in the street when shots were fired. Investigation showed that…

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Shed Fire in Salisbury Sunday Under Investigation

Firefighters in Salisbury were called for a fire Sunday evening on Church Street in Salisbury. Crews arriving on the scene just after 4:30 found a 10’ x 20’ shed well-involved with exposure to the residence. The fire was quickly brought under control and significant damage to the residence was prevented.  Firefighters were on the scene…

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Statewide Burn Ban Lifted in Delaware

The Delaware State Fire Marshal has lifted the Statewide outside fire burn ban effective today, Monday, November 25. A reminder – open burning must comply with Delaware’s Open burning regulations. Additional information from State Fire Marshal John Rudd: “I would like to thank all Delawareans for their patience, cooperation, and vigilance during the recent record-breaking…

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Somerset & Talbot County Burn Bans End

Somerset County Commissioners have lifted the countywide burn ban there as of 8am on Monday, November 25th. Also a burn ban in Talbot County expired on Sunday, November 24 at 2pm. Across Maryland the Statewide burn ban was lifted last Thursday, with the exceptions of Wicomico, Somerset and Talbot Counties, which have now also lifted…

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Wicomico County Lifts Countywide Burning Ban

Wicomico County has lifted the countywide burn ban. The committee, which includes representatives from four local Fire Chiefs, the Maryland Forest Service, Wicomico County Department of Planning & Zoning and the Health Department agreed unanimously that conditions have improved to where lifting the ban is safe and appropriate. Residents are now permitted to resume open…

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS 2024

2024 Holiday Happenings – Parades, Tree Lighting and other events.  There are also dates and times when Santa will be in residence – in Rehoboth Beach, Lewes and Milford.

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State Fire Marshal Investigating Sunday Bridgeville House Fire

Bridgeville firefighters were called to a residential fire Sunday night just before 6 on Main Street in Bridgeville. Firefighters found a second floor bedroom on fire – additional companies were called to assist. The blaze was brought under control around 6:30, but firefighters remained on the scene for about 90 minutes. Town officials warned residents…

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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/25/25

User 284190339 · 11 – 25 – 24 Fishing Report No boats went out of Lewes or Indian River on Sunday. Monday’s weather looks good and we should get some fish from the ocean and bay. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said they heard of tog being caught from the inlet rocks on green crabs.…

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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/24/24

User 284190339 · 11 – 24 – 24 Fishing Report And we had a gale warning again on Saturday. Sunday looks bad, but come Monday when most folks go back to work and we will have west winds around 5 knots and 2-foot seas. Tuesday, when I had reservations once again on the Angler out…

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Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 11/23/24

Charlie – 302-233-0596 – Broyhill maple table, 8ft long with both leafs in (no chairs) & china cabinet – $400 for all Jeff – 410-622-1682 – LOOKING FOR: Any kind of sport cards and action figures Dan – 302-448-5425 – 100+ bowling pins, good shape, most are green – $5 each / $3 for ten…

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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/23/24

User 284190339 · 11 – 23 – 24 Fishing Report As promised, there was a gale warning up on Friday and it will still be up on Saturday. Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em reported no boats out on Friday. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said their customers were fishing for tog…

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Governor Carney Announces Judicial Nominations

Governor John Carney has made several judicial nominations including three for Sussex County. Gov. Carney will nominate the Honorable Bonnie David as Vice Chancellor of the Court of Chancery in Sussex County. Also nominated in Sussex County – Judge Paula Terese Ryan to be reappointed to Judge of the Family Court and Commissioner Sonja Truitt…

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Over 20,000 Chickens Die in Willards Chicken House Blaze

Over 20,000 chickens were lost in a fire early Friday morning north of Willards. Firefighters were called for a structure fire just after 5:30 Friday morning on New Hope Road. Crews arriving at the scene found a 500-foot long commercial chicken house on fire. Multiple fire companies from Wicomico and Sussex Counties provided assistance or…

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Groundbreaking for Nanticoke Crossing Park Thursday near Bethel

Ground was broken Thursday for the Nanticoke Crossing Park near Bethel. Trailhead and waterfront improvements will also begin on the 41-acre property off Woodland Ferry Road – overlooking the Nanticoke River. The property has been repurposed by the Sussex County Land Trust and other groups from a manufactured home community into the Nanticoke Crossing Park…

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