UPDATED: SCCC Offender Who Failed to Return Arrested in New Jersey
UPDATED – 08/19/24 – Corrections officials have arrested a Harrington man who failed to return to the Sussex Community Corrections Center in Georgetown on June 2. DOC officials say 43 year old David Sharp was arrested by Galloway Township Police in New Jersey on Saturday, August 17. Extradition to Delaware is pending. =========================================== ORIGINAL STORY…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Attempted Armed Robbery
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for an attempted robbery in August of 2023. Wicomico County State’s Attorney officials say that on June 11, 38 year old Joshua Satchell pleaded guilty to attempted armed robbery. Sentencing was postponed for a pre-sentence investigation and Satchell was sentenced by Chief Judge of…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Looking for Witnesses to Fatal Hit and Run Early Friday Morning in Dover
UPDATED – 08/19/24 – Delaware State Police have identified 62-year-old Michael Jose of Dover, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash on August 16 ============================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 08/16/24 – Delaware State Police are looking for witnesses to a hit and run crash just after 1:30 Friday morning on South…
Read MoreRBP Guards Recognized for Valor Awards for Lifesaving
As reported by the City of Rehoboth Beach’s Facebook page, four Rehoboth Beach Patrol guards received valor awards for handling medical emergencies this past summer. Photo courtesy Hunter Knarr/hyperkineticvp.com Tori Blakenship, left, and Dionn Stevenson, right, with RBP Capt. Jeff Giles were honored along with Ellis Jack and Charlie Roth at last Tuesday’s annual lifeguard ball…
Read MoreSmoking Marijuana in Public in Rehoboth is Still Illegal!
Smoking marijuana in Rehoboth Beach in public is illegal much as is public consumption of alcohol. The recently changing laws in Delaware and elsewhere and the perception concerning marijuana have not changed the ordinances. Rehoboth Beach police have issued 14 citations since May for smoking marijuana in public, like this man who was stopped on…
Read MoreComparing OCBP, RBP Lifeguarding Strategies
The lifeguarding techniques between Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City differ significantly despite the ultimate goal of rescuing swimmers. Ocean City has 90 single-guard stands covering 10 miles of beach while Rehoboth has 16 stand locations with typically two guards on each stand. Some Rehoboth locations even have two stands, especially this summer with the loss…
Read MoreLawsuit Filed over Rehoboth Beach City Manager Hire
Tom Gaynor and Steven Linehan are plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed against the City of Rehoboth Beach last Thursday. “This undertaking is about holding elected officials accountable to their oaths of office, their fiduciary duties and their responsibility to their constituents,” Gaynor said. “We hope that the court will find that the voice of the…
Read MoreSussex Lifeguards Are National Champions!
GoFundMe has been established to help get them to the World Lifesaving Championships The Sussex County Lifesaving Association (SCLA) won its first United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) National Lifeguard Championship which was held earlier this month in South Padre Island, Texas. This is the first time that the SCLA team from Delaware won the national…
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Remy Haynes – Seaford – Ocean City sunrise. Click for full view
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Ocean Breaches Dunes on North Side of Indian River Inlet
Rough seas have breached the dunes just north of the Indian River Inlet early Sunday evening, blocking the northbound lanes. High tide is at 8:32 p.m. Look for alternative routes between Ocean City and Rehoboth-Dewey!
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/18/24
User 284190339 · 08 – 18 – 24 Fishing Report Friday was cool, cloudy and damp at the beach. Small craft advisories were up on the ocean for seas to 6-feet. I have been doing fishing reports for a long time and today I had a first. Chris Smith fishing with Jason Lans out of…
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Kassidy Brown – Milton – Delaware Breakwater East End Light from Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view
Read MoreSeaford Police Arrest 6 on Drug, Loitering & Other Offenses
Live video cameras in the area of North and Woolford Street in Seaford let police observe a group of people sitting in chairs and standing on the sidewalk preventing the free flow of pedestrian traffic – as well as evidence of possible drug dealing. As police tried to contact the group, one man, 28 year…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 08/17/24
Connie – 302-947-9412 – Fridge/freezer Frigidaire – $100 Harry – 302-632-4008 – Wilton heavy duty vice – $60 Burt – 302-228-2758 – 2014 Jayco Travel Trailer, front bedroom suite, slide out dining room – $10000 Bonnie – 302-945-0207 – Brand new in-the-box honey extractor with 4 6-inch frames and a crank – $350 Mike –…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/17/24
User 284190339 · 08 – 17 – 24 Fishing Report Friday was another good day at the beach, Eddie at Old Inlet Bait and Tackle reported that the blues have been joined by ribbonfish as they both run through Indian River Inlet during incoming water. The blues are in the 5 to 10-pound class and…
Read MoreLast Day to Register to Vote in Delaware’s September 10th Primary Election
Today is the final day that you can register to vote in the Delaware September 10th primary election. You must be registered with the Democratic or Republican party to vote in that party’s primary election. Register in person today at your County Department of Elections – for Sussex County that is on North Race Street…
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Mike Bradley, Jake Smith and Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan – Live broadcast from the 2014 White Marlin Open at Harbor Island Marina in Ocean City. Click for full view
Read MoreDE Forest Service Wildfire Firefighters Headed to Oregon
A team from the Delaware Forest Service has deployed to Redmond, Oregon. The 12-person crew and a Type 6 Brush Truck were mobilized and left Friday afternoon for Oregon. When they arrive in 3 or 4 days, they will stand by, but if new fires occur they will be among the first resources to assist.…
Read MoreSenator Ben Cardin Hosts Several Events During Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Summer Conference
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin was in Ocean City, Maryland today/yesterday to host four events during the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Summer Conference highlighting his record of accomplishments, federal legislation and investments in local community projects and support for local small businesses. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more..
Read MoreDelaware Unemployment Increases, but Remains Below National Rate
Delaware’s unemployment rate increased a tenth of a percent from June to July – to 4.1%. The national unemployment rate increased from 4.1% to 4.3% over the same period. Sussex County’s unemployment also increased 2 tenths of a percent to 4.2% in July. Delaware Labor officials say that for the 9th consecutive month, the State’s…
Read MoreEllendale Man Sentenced in Wicomico County for Sexual Abuse of Minor
An Ellendale, DE man has been sentenced for sexual abuse of a minor and 2nd degree rape. On Thursday, Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Beckstead sentenced 44 year old Nicholas Taylor to 40 years in prison. In April, Taylor pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor and 2nd degree rape. Sentencing has been…
Read MoreDSP Need Your Help in Death Investigation of Magnolia Man
The death of a Magnolia man is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police say 67 year old Nathaniel Prenters was found dead in a processing area at the Recycling Management Center on Amer Road in Wilmington on Wednesday, August 14th just after 4pm. Police say Prenters was NOT an employee of the recycling center…
Read MoreDover Air Force Base Reports the Death of an Airman
Dover Air Force Base officials say that a Staff Sergeant assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing was recovered from the Hudson River in New York City, on Thursday, August 15. Early Friday morning the Dover AFB was notified that the member was declared deceased at Mount Sinai West Hospital, in NYC. 436th Air Wing…
Read MoreWicomico County Fair Opens This Afternoon
The Wicomico County Fair begins this afternoon at 4pm at WinterPlace Park in Salisbury. Throughout the weekend check out the livestock exhibits, competitions, home arts, auctions, live music and local vendors. Several eating competitions take place Saturday – dealing with watermelon, pie and wings. Admission and parking are free. The awards presentation begins at 4:30…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/16/24
User 284190339 · 08 – 16 – 24 Fishing Report Thursday was another good day at the beach, The Captain’s Lady out of Bowers Beach reported catching croaker, kings, spot and some trout. They also catch flounder and Jim Wilson caught a 4-pound, 8-ounce one on Wednesday to move into second place in the Flounder…
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