Frederica Man Arrested for Shoplifting in Felton
Felton Police were called to the Royal Farms for a report of a shoplifting around 8:30 on Sunday morning, September 8th. Police learned that three people entered the store and removed items without paying. Police were able to identify the suspects through video surveillance and secured an arrest warrant for 46 year old Eric Estabrook…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/22/24
User 284190339 · 09 – 22 – 24 Fishing Report Saturday was another beautiful day on land, on the water, not so much. Small craft advisories were up again and once again they are posted right through Monday afternoon. I do not recall this many continuous days of hard northeast wind in the spring or…
Read MoreUniversity of Delaware to Test UD Alert Friday at All Campuses
The University of Delaware will conduct a test of UD Alert, the University’s emergency notification system, on Friday, September 27th beginning at 1pm. The UD Alert test will include email and text messages and is designed to ensure that all members of the University community can receive information during a campus crisis or emergency. This…
Read MoreMaryland Woman Cited after Crash with Motorcycle near Milton Saturday Morning
A Georgetown man sustained serious injuries after a crash on Cave Neck Road near Milton just after midnight Saturday morning. The 26 year old Georgetown man was westbound on a motorcycle approaching Windstone Drive when a 29 year old Finksburg, MD woman driving eastbound in a Nissan attempted to turn left onto Windstone Drive in…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 09/21/24
Ron 202-256-0204 – FREE Sealy queen firm mattress, gently used Darryl – 302-569-1881 – 4 Carlisle Tires 5.3 X 12 4inch bolt circle 4 bolts 2.5 inch center holes – $20 each Walt – 302-470-9078 – Large size, big green eggs cooker/grill – $500 Herb 302-841-7971 – 2004 F250 Ford pickup, needs front end work…
Read MoreFelton Area Crash Leaves One Dead
A single vehicle crash west of Felton Friday night has left a man dead. Delaware State Police say a 56 year old Felton man was eastbound on Sandtown Road just after 8pm when his vehicle went off the road in a curve and continued partially on the grass and roadway before the driver swerved left,…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/21/24
User 284190339 · 09 – 21 – 24 Fishing Report I am sure the people on land thought Friday was a beautiful day. Those who wanted to fish the ocean or bays had a different opinion. There were small craft advisories up on the ocean and they will be posted right through Sunday. This weather…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Sunset over the Indian River Bay salt marsh. Click for full view
Read MoreGovernor Carney Vetoes Assisted Suicide Measure
Governor John Carney has vetoed House Bill 140, which would have permitted a terminally ill adult individual who is a resident of the First State the option to request and self-administer medication to end that individual’s live in a humane and dignified manner. Delaware Senate leadership is disappointed in the Governor’s veto of the measure…
Read MoreDE & National Unemployment Equal – Sussex County Unemployment Lower
Unemployment in Delaware increased a tenth of a percent to 4.2% in August – matching the national unemployment rate which fell a tenth of a percent. In Sussex County unemployment fell from 4.2% in July to 3.9% in August. According the the Delaware Department of Labor there were 5100 more jobs in August than a…
Read MoreDover Police Investigate Shooting on Willis Road in Dover
A Dover man was injured in a shooting that occurred on Willis Road in Dover Thursday night just before 9 o’clock. Dover Police were called and while checking the area, the victim arrived at Bayhealth Kent Campus in his own vehicle. Police say the victim was driving on Willis Road when someone began shooting at…
Read MoreDNREC to Hold Community Information Session Tues, Sept 24 on Beach & Dune Replenishment North of Indian River Inlet
A community information session will be held by DNREC on Tuesday evening, September 24th, to discuss the upcoming dredging and beach and dune replenishment project on the north side of the Indian River Inlet. Temporary “fixes” have been undertaken to keep the ocean from breaching the dunes and flooding Route 1, but Governor Carney has…
Read MoreCity of Rehoboth Beach Developing First Strategic Plan
The City of Rehoboth Beach has kicked off an effort to develop a multi-year strategic plan that will establish a clear “destination” or vision for the community and a “roadmap” for how to get there. Shaped by community input, the strategic plan will provide a clear vision for where Rehoboth Beach is headed and an…
Read MoreUPDATED: Man Arrested in Parkway Apartments Shooting Incident Indicted by Talbot County Circuit Court Grand Jury
UPDATED – 9/20/24 – On Thursday, Easton Police Department Detectives served 18 year old D’avin Lake of Easton with a Talbot County Circuit Court grand jury indictment charging him with the following: Lake is currently in the custody of the Talbot County Detention Center. =============================================================== UPDATED – 07/19/24 – Investigation into Tuesday’s shooting incident at…
Read MoreTwo Sussex Tech Students Charged after an Assault in Class Tuesday
Two Sussex Tech students – one from Georgetown and one from Seaford – have been arrested following an assault at Sussex Technical High School on September 17th. The Delaware State Police School Resource Officer was contacted by school staff for a report of an assault around 2pm on Tuesday. Investigation showed that during an argument…
Read MoreMARYLAND/VIRGINIA Beaches Medical Waste Update
Ocean City Emergency Services is reopening the ocean for swimming and surfing. Emergency Services Director, Joe Theobald reports that after multiple high tides and several days of beach sweeping, medical waste is no longer being seen washing ashore. The source of the medical waste remains unknown and the City will continue to work in coordination…
Read MoreDELAWARE Beaches Medical Waste Update
Many beaches in Delaware have been closed to swimming since Sunday, September 15th when medical waste began washing up on the beaches. DNREC’s swimming/wading advisory is through Sept, 23. Wearing closed-toe shoes to walk on the beach is advised. The towns of Dewey Beach, South Bethany, Bethany Beach, Rehoboth Beach and Fenwick Island are following…
Read MoreVeterans’ Stand Down Today at Schutte Park in Dover
The Delaware 2024 Veterans’ Stand Down is Friday, September 20th at Schutte Park on Electric Avenue in Dover. This is one-stop shopping for veterans for both community and V-A services from 8:30am to 2pm. You can find help with housing, medical, behavioral health and VA eligibility and benefits. You can also get flu shots, hair…
Read MoreMaryland Folk Festival Opens Friday Afternoon in Salisbury
The Maryland Folk Festival begins this afternoon in downtown Salisbury. Following the several-year long tenure of the National Folk Festival, the Maryland Folk Festival is a three-day outdoor celebration of arts, culture and heritage. There’s something for everyone – performances, workshops, demonstrations, children’s activities, storytelling and plenty of food and drink. Admission to the festival…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/20/24
User 284190339 · 09 – 20 – 24 Fishing Report Thursday the sun came out, but the wind continued to blow and the small craft advisory flags stood straight out. Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em reported that no boats left Indian River Marina. I called Lewes Harbour Marina twice and no one answered the phone.…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Nancy Graham – Indian River Inlet sunset. Click for full view
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; Delaware State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Felton
UPDATE 09/19/24: The Delaware State Police have identified 14-year-old Gabriel Whitley of Felton as the teenager who died in the single-vehicle crash on September 17th. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this crash or might have more information to contact Master…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Announces Emergency Repairs to Strengthen the Indian River Inlet Dunes
UPDATE: Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper, Chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee in the Senate, announced that he has secured $10 million in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the beach replenishment project north of the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Senator Carper says this funding will help Delaware and the Army…
Read MoreMosquito Control Spray Announcement- Downstate Ground Adulticiding (Fogging)
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans an insecticide application during this evening, September 19th in Greenwood, Milford, and Seaford. The spraying will also be done near Delmar, Felton, Fenwick Island, Frankford, Harrington, Laurel, Lewes, Millsboro (Oak Orchard), Milton (Broadkill Beach), Ocean View, and Viola. All insecticides to be used are registered with the…
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