Two Arrested for Murder and Attempted Murder at Delaware State University
The Dover Police Department held a news conference this morning Monday to announce the arrest of two individuals in connection with an investigation into the murder that occurred at Delaware State University on April 21st. The Dover Police Department is announcing the arrest of 20-year-old Destry Jones and 18-year-old Damien Hinson– both of Dover, for…
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested for 6th Offense DUI
 A 59-year-old Milford man has been arrested for 6th Offense Felony DUI. The arrest happened yesterday afternoon, when just after 2 p.m., a trooper went to the scene of a Jeep Liberty that crashed into a mailbox and a utility pole on Cedar Creek Road near Heritage Road in Lincoln. Before the trooper arrived, he…
Read MoreWater Service Repair Today in Salisbury
Today, as part of the City of Salisbury’s efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the Water Distribution System, the Department of Waterworks Utilities Division today is repairing a water service at 304 Glen Avenue. Glen Avenue will be passable, as the outside East & West lanes will remain open. Work is underway this morning and will…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; Crash West of Laurel Leaves One Dead & One Injured
UPDATED 05-06-24: The Delaware State Police has identified 27-year-old Sofonias Escalante-Perez of Bloxom, Virginia, as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash near Laurel that occurred Saturday evening. Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Additional Information from DSP: Troopers ask anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/06/24
User 284190339 · 05 – 06 – 24 Fishing Report Sunday saw a slight warmup at the beach, but fishing was slow. Returning to the Old Inlet Spring Surf Fishing Tournament the Women’s Division was won by Kelsey Cycyk with 56 points worth $250. In second was Amy Dixon with 35 points worth $100 and…
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Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Harbor of Refuge Light – Watch room door missing after winter storms. Click for full view
Read MoreUPDATED: Deadly Crash Near Gumboro
UPDATED – 05/05/24 – Delaware State Police have identified 22-year-old Fernando Fernandez of Frankford, Delaware, as the man who died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle fatal crash yesterday morning in Millsboro ============================================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 05/04/24 – A single vehicle crash just after 7 Saturday morning left a Frankford man dead. Delaware State Police…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fin Whale Beached North of Indian River Inlet
Sunday morning a fin whale beached on the shore just north of the Indian River Inlet. Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation Institute (MERR) officials are investigating but tell the Talk of Delmarva that it’s about 50′ 3” long and severely emaciated and they are doing what they can to minimize its suffering. Additional information from…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Crash Friday Afternoon Near Laurel
A crash Friday afternoon just before 2 sent two people to area hospitals. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that the 38 year old driver of a Toyota was westbound on Laurel Road and attempting to turn left onto Lowes Crossing Road when he was rear-ended by a box truck. Police say both…
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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/05/24
User 284190339 · 05 – 05 – 24 Fishing Report Saturday was a cold day for the fourth of May. These nasty conditions did not deter 170 surf fishermen from participating in the annual Old Inlet Spring Surf Fishing Tournament Jim Haug scored 181 points to win $750 for 1st place in the Open Division.…
Read MoreKathy McGuiness Announces Run to be Democratic Nominee for 14th District Representative Seat
Former State Auditor Kathy McGuiness is running to be the Democratic nominee for State Representative of the 14th District in the primary election on September 10th. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti was in Dewey Beach yesterday for her announcement… McGuiness (Kathy McGuiness for DE State House District 14 (mcguinessfordelaware.com) is in a three-person race…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 05/04/24
Terry – 302-604-4736 – LOOKING FOR: An electric scooter Tim – 302-507-3525 – Snap on tools, Craftsmen Metris tools, Matco angle Wrench – ASK for prices Gary – 610-742-0271 – 12 inch Craftsman Radial arm saw with stand – $100 – 10 in Skill Saw table saw – $100 Fran – 302-856-2472 – Emeril Legasse…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/04/24
User 284190339 · 05 – 04 – 24 Fishing Report Friday came through as advertised, cold and windy with northeast winds at 15 to 20. With small craft advisories up boats did not go to open waters. After Dan at Dan’s Tackle reported catching two 8-pound trout in his drift gill nets I figured we…
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Margaret May – Lewes – A stop at the old watering hole. Click for full view
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP & DHSS Issue Urgent Safety Advisory After Surge of Suspected Drug Overdoses in Sussex & Kent Counties
UPDATED – 05-04-24 – Delaware State Police continue to urge heightened awareness following a surge of suspected drug overdoses in Sussex County in the past week. Delaware Health and Social Services officials say they are now seeing cases in Kent County that require intubation and the level of care seen over the past week in…
Read MoreUS Coast Guard Retrieves Beached Buoy From Delaware Bay
The US Coast Guard and a Pennsylvania Army National Guard 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade helicopter retrieved a buoy that was beached at Del Haven in New Jersey on Wednesday. The buoy is an important marker for the Cape May Canal, but it broke off during weather last fall. The buoy was replaced shortly after…
Read MoreDE Republican Mike Ramone to Announce Run for Governor Monday
Friday morning 21st District Representative Mike Ramone announced on the Talk of Delmarva’s Mike Bradley in the Morning show that he would not be seeking re-election to the State House, but will toss his hat into an ever-growing GOP Primary race for Governor. In a release later in the day, Ramone also states that he…
Read MoreCamden Man Charged with 3rd DUI after Collision with Two Police Vehicles
A Camden man is charged with DUI and other offenses after colliding with two police vehicles Thursday night. Delaware State Police say just before 9pm a Delaware State Police Tahoe was following a Dover Police Tahoe in the left lane of South Dupont Highway when a Volkswagen driven by 55 year old William Geissel of…
Read MoreHarrington Man Charged After Speeding Away from Felton Police
A Harrington man has been charged after he sped away from a traffic stop in Felton on April 24th. Felton Police were conducting traffic enforcement and a computer check showed a silver Malibu was flagged for an active warrant. Police activated emergency lights, but the driver of the Malibu sped off at speeds over 100…
Read MoreMilford Street in Salisbury to Close for Resurfacing May 6 – 10th
As part of the ongoing efforts of the Salisbury Department of Infrastructure & Development to keep the public informed of improvements within the City of Salisbury, please be advised that a private contractor will be affecting and closing vehicular traffic flow on Milford St. from US 13B to the railroad tracks for asphalt milling, patching,…
Read MoreCity of Milford Electric Rates to Increase
City of Milford electric customers can expect a 2.4% increase in June. This is a hike in the Power Cost Adjustment for energy usage and will affect all electric users on Delmarva – not just those powered by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation – as the increase is due to market-driven capacity cost increases. Milford…
Read MoreFREE College Planning Conference in Dover Saturday
The Boys & Girls Club of Delaware and Navient will host a college planning conference on Saturday, May 4th at the Greater Dover Boys and Girls Club on New Burton Road in Dover. This conference is from 10am to 2pm – and is free and will help families and students with information needed to successfully…
Read MoreUPDATED: 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend May 4 & 5 in Maryland – Ceremonies Moved to Dry Location
UPDATED – 05/03/24 – This weekend is the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland. 226 fallen firefighters will be honored – including three from Delaware and 7 from Maryland. However, due to the forecast of inclement weather, Saturday night’s Candlelight Service at 7:30 and the Sunday morning Memorial Service at 10 –…
Read MoreConstitutional Amendment Introduced to DE General Assembly that Would Modernize Bail Provisions
Legislation that would modernize bail provisions within the Delaware Constitution has been introduced to the General Assembly. Senate Bill 11 is the first leg of a constitutional amendment which would clarify the power of the General Assembly to set forth certain felony offenses for which, or circumstances under which, pretrial release on bail may not…
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