OCPD Arrest Motorcycle Rider in Hit & Run Crash at 12th Street
A hit and run crash occurred Friday night in the area of 12th and Philadelphia Avenue. Ocean City Police arriving at the scene just after 9:30 found a 16 year old male suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was flown to Shock Trauma in Baltimore where he is in critical condition. Police learned that the teen…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 09/14/24
Bob TODAY – Town of Millville Heroes and First Responders Day 10 – 2pm Evans Park Charlie – 302-362-0886 – Blue Max 4000 watt generator – $80 – Troybilt tractor 18 hp, new battery – $300 John – 410-430-6319 – 4×8 pool table with purple top – $650 – 3 disc table sander – $250…
Read MoreGas Prices Continue to Fall Nationally – and in Delaware
Gas prices continue to fall – the national average for a gallon of gas dropped 6 cents last week to $3.23 while the price in Delaware fell 15 cents – dropping below the $3 mark to $2.99 a gallon! For EV drivers – the national average for a kilowatt-per hour of electricity at a Level…
Read MoreStatement from Lewes Fire Department after Racial Slur Heard on Department Radio
The Lewes Fire Department has investigated an incident where a member used a racial slur which went out over a department radio. The Department has now concluded its internal investigation and found that member to be in violation of the Department’s harassment and diversity policy – and that member has been disciplined in accordance with…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/14/24
User 284190339 · 09 – 14 – 24 Fishing Report Friday was another decent fishing day so I went fishing. Having heard about big blues at Indian River Inlet during incoming water I arrived there around 3:00 p.m. and left around 6:00 p.m. That’s the last two hours of the incoming and the first hour…
Read MoreRep. Bryan Shupe Asks for Audit of 36th District Primary Election Results
After a primary election separated by just 12 votes, 36th District State Representative Bryan Shupe has asked the Commissioner of Elections to audit the results. An automatic recount would be conducted if the margin of victory is less than one-half of one percent – however the margin in this race was 0.521% – just over…
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Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Gordons Pond. Click for full view
Read MoreUPDATED: First DUI Checkpoint in Delaware Since 2019 –
UPDATED – 09/13/24 – Delaware State Police and local law enforcement and the Office of Highway Safety (OHS) held the first DUI Checkpoint since 2019 last weekend. The checkpoint was held in the Milford area and officials at OHS say 340 vehicles went through the checkpoint between 10pm and 2am. There were 4 arrests…
Read MoreTalbot County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Online School Threat
Talbot County Sheriff’s Office received reports Friday morning of a school threat that was circulating online. Through preliminary investigative efforts Deputies were quickly able to confirm that the threat was not directed at any Talbot County Schools nor made by any local individuals. Deputies, Easton Police and St Michaels Police maintained a police presence until…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 09-13-24 – The Great Reckoning – Part 2
UPDATED: Boar’s Head Indefinitely Closes Jarratt, VA Manufacturing Plant
UPDATED – 09/13/24 – The central Virginia Boar’s Head plant linked to a deadly listeria outbreak is now closed indefinitely. The company announced the closure of the Jarratt plant on Friday, however the plant has not been operational since late July. Nearly 60 people have been sickened, including 8 in Maryland, and 9 people have…
Read MoreDE Coastal Cleanup is Saturday – Month-long Cleanup Underway
Saturday is the Delaware Coastal Cleanup. Over 1000 volunteers will clean up 45 sites statewide on both the ocean and bay shorelines and other areas. The cleanup is from 9am to noon and supports Governor John Carney’s “Keep Delaware Litter Free” initiative. Not just the state’s roadways – but the state’s beaches, waterways, natural areas…
Read MoreTemporary Safety Zone Established for Bay Bridge Paddle on Sunday
The US Coast Guard has established a temporary safety zone from 8am till 1pm on Sunday in the vicinity of the Bay Bridge for the Bay Bridge Paddle. The safety zone will cover all navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay, adjacent to the shoreline at Sandy Point State Park and adjacent to the spans of…
Read MoreDE Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $9-million in Upgrades to Delaware Airports
Delaware’s Congressional Delegation today announced nearly $9-million in funding for the Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown, Delaware Airpark in Dover and the Wilmington Airport. The funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and will help expand capacity, create jobs, support local and small businesses and grow Delaware’s economy. Delaware Coastal…
Read MoreGov Moore Announces $13.3 Million in Federal Highway Safety Grants
In an effort to focus on the prevention of crashes and roadway fatalities, Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced over $13.3-million in federal highway safety grants to organizations across Maryland. The funding will be distributed on October 1st to 87 agencies, organizations and programs. Funds awarded this year may be used for traffic safety initiatives…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/13/24
User 284190339 · 09 – 13 – 24 Fishing Report Correction: Lewes Harbour Marina reported the One More Time had a bluefin and a blackfin tuna. It was the Don’t Ask. Thursday was another nice day and more fish were caught. Frank Tucker and Wayne had the best catch fishing out of Indian River Inlet.…
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Larry Prettyman – Sunset in Crisfield. Click for full view
Read MoreUPDATE from DSP: Additional Suspects Arrested in 2022 Seaford Home Invasion Homicide
The Delaware State Police have arrested 16-year-old Denzel Maker of Seaford, Delaware, and 20-year-old Timothy Ohara of Lincoln, Delaware, for murder and related charges following a Seaford home invasion homicide that occurred in 2022. Police say that on October 11th, 2022 troopers responded to the residence on West Stein Highway in Seaford. The investigation determined…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Matt Lloyd, Sussex County Councilman Elect District 1, 09-12-24
Jake Smith Monologue – 09-12-24 – The Majority Surrendered
Announcement of $20 million to Lower Emissions of Cape May-Lewes Ferry Fleet
A $20 million grant has been awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) to replace an over 40-year-old diesel engine ferry that serves passengers who travel between Lewes, Delaware, and Cape May, New Jersey with a diesel-hybrid ferry. The purpose of the funding is to help DRBA’s efforts…
Read MoreAnnouncement of $2 Million for the University of Delaware to Advance Biotechnology
Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, alongside U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, announced that the University of Delaware has been selected as one of five National Science Foundation (NSF) BioFoundries and will receive $2,000,000 for a project that aims to advance synthetic biology. Officials say this effort would enhance biomanufacturing and grow the bioeconomy…
Read MoreCambridge Police Department Proactive Initiative Leads to Multiple Arrests
One recurring complaint the Cambridge Police Department receives is the unsafe operations of vehicles, bikes and scooters on area roadways. A Proactive Initiative was conducted throughout the City of Cambridge on September 6th from approximately 6:30pm through midnight–focusing on traffic enforcement to include bicycle and scooter violations. This initiative was conducted to show an increased…
Read MoreCommunity Notice: School Threats on Social Media
The Queen Anne’s County, Maryland Office of the Sheriff is aware of recent social media posts circulating within the Queen Anne’s County Public School District, threatening potential gun violence at schools. According to the Office of the Sheriff, this post is the same viral school threat that has been shared at school districts nationally…
Read MoreHeroic Efforts by Dover Police Communications Operators Save Lives in European Waters
The Dover Police Department is being recognized for a rescue overseas. On August 27th, Dover, Delaware Police Communications Operators played a critical role in an international rescue effort after receiving a call from Albania about a sinking boat in the English Channel. Although the caller mistakenly contacted the Delaware department instead of Dover, England, Communications…
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