Dover Man Charged after Burglary Investigation
A Dover man has been arrested after a burglary investigation that began on Saturday afternoon. Dover Police were called to They’re Action Figures around 2:30 and learned that Friday morning around 11 – the suspect entered the business which was unsecured and removed a set of keys on the sales counter and left. Police were…
Read MoreAfternoon Meeting for the Sussex County Council
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday afternoon – beginning at 1pm. The Council will receive a Fiscal Year End 2023 financial report from Finance Director Gina Jennings and take care of a couple of pieces of Old Business. In the afternoon session there will be four public hearings on Conditional Use applications – all for…
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioners Discuss US Wind Community Benefits Agreement
The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners discussed the possibility of signing onto a Community Benefits Agreement between US Wind and the City of Rehoboth Beach. This agreement would bring a stream of annual payments over a 20-year period worth $2-million. Delaware Development Manager for US Wind, Mike Dunmyer, spoke to the Commissioners about the agreement – as…
Read MoreState Lawmakers Return to Dover & Annapolis this Week
Delaware lawmakers return to Dover Tuesday for the second leg of the 152nd General Assembly session. The State House will convene at 2pm and 37th District Representative-elect Valerie Jones Giltner will take the oath of office. The State Senate will also convene at 2pm. The Senate does have several bills to consider on its first…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 01-08-24 – “FAKE SCIENCE”
Milton Man Charged in Shooting Incident in Felton
A Milton man was arrested after a shooting Sunday morning in Felton. Delaware State Police were called to Green Stinger Sports Bar around 1:30 Sunday morning for a shooting in the parking lot and police were told the suspect was in the parking lot pointing a gun at people. Police located the man, identified as…
Read MoreSouth Point Boat Ramp near Berlin Closed for Rehab Work
The Worcester County boat ramp at South Point – at the end of South Point Road near Berlin – is closed for rehabilitation work. This project will include replacing the bulkhead and funding is available through Waterway Improvement Grants from Maryland Department of Natural Resources and assigned designated funds from Worcester County. The boat ramp…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Dave Stevenson of the Caesar Rodney Institute – 01-08-23
Federalsburg Fire Friday – Still Under Investigation
Denton firefighters were called for a residential fire on Iron Gate Road in Federalsburg on Friday afternoon just before 2. Crews arriving at the scene found fire in a single story wood-framed home with an attached carport. The fire was discovered by the occupant and officials say there was a smoke alarm in the home…
Read MoreUPDATED: Emergency Sirens to be Tested at Salisbury University Tuesday
UPDATED – 01/08/24 – The date of SU’s siren testing has been changed. Testing will now take place Tuesday, January 9. ======================================================== Salisbury University is updating its Emergency Alert System. On Monday the University will install new campus sirens. While the sirens are being installed the alarm and voice features may be tested – these…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads to 5th Offense DUI Arrest
A computer check on a vehicle registration Saturday night came back as a fictitious tag. Delaware State Police stopped a truck on DuPont Boulevard in Frankford just after 10:30pm and contacted the driver – 47 year old Casey Whitman of Frankford and a 55 year old woman under a blanket in the backseat. While speaking…
Read MoreDE House & Senate Republicans Support Lawsuit to Protect Delawareans’ Right to Worship Freely
The 21 Republican lawmakers in the Delaware General Assembly have signed an amicus curiae brief in a case that was filed against Governor John Carney in December of 2021 that contends he violated federal and state constitutional guarantees for citizens to worship freely. The lawsuit was originally filed in the Court of Chancery and later…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Heavily Damages Building East of Georgetown
UPDATED – 01/08/24 – This fire remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s office. While firefighters were on the scene for about 3 hours early Saturday morning, they were called back to the scene twice for what were likely rekindles – just after 8am and around 6pm on Saturday. Fire officials tell the Talk…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Margaret May – Lewes – Another beautiful day on the pond. Click for full view
Read MoreJanuary 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
January 9th, 2024, is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The Fraternal Order of Police reports as of Dec. 30st. 124 law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty. Now more than ever is time to show our Police that the community supports them. Please show your support by doing any or all of…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Brian Sullivan – Rehoboth Beach – Gordons Pond Beach, Cape Henlopen State Park Towers and Whiskey Beach. Click for full view
Read MoreEllendale Voters Elect 3 New Faces to the Town Council
Voters in Ellendale have opted for change and elected three new members to the Town Council. William Clay Walton was the top vote-getter with 61, Thomas Panas earned 55 votes and Joseph Beck 42. They received the most votes and will be sworn in to the Town Council at their reorganizational meeting. Of the remaining…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 1/6/24
Sam – 443-614-8412 – Dining room table with 2 leafs and 6 chairs, expands to 7 feet long – $700 obo Debbi – 443-366-5935 – FREE – Retro dining table glass top with 4 white leather chairs David – 302-858-5006 – 1959 26″ Sylvania Console model TV & 1985 20″ Zenith portable TV – both…
Read MoreDelaware Pageant Contestants Fly From Home State for Florida for First Time
For the first time ever, Miss Delaware and Miss Delaware Teen flew commercially for the 2024 Miss America and Miss America Teen pageants, from their home state airport. Emily Beale and Sophia Hughes left the Wilmington Airport aboard an Avelo flight. In the past they have flown from flights originating outside of the First State.…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Shelf Cloud over the Indian River Bay. Click for full view
Read MoreSaturday is Election Day in Ellendale
Voters in Ellendale head to the polls Saturday to elect 3 people to the Town Council. There are 7 candidates – incumbents Cheryl Vogl, Lisa Workman and Patsy Young are challenged by Joseph Beck, Tom Panas, William Clay Walton and former council member Aaron Moore. The polls are open from 1 to 7pm at Town…
Read MoreBayhealth Implements Visitor and Patient Masking Requirements
Bayhealth is experiencing higher than normal patient volumes due to an increase in patients with respiratory illnesses like flu, RSV and Covid-19. They are now requiring masking for patients and visitors at Bayhealth hospitals, outpatient locations and Bayhealth Medical Group practices. Visit Bayhealth.org/Visitation for complete details about masking and visitation guidelines before their next appointment.…
Read MoreRetiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee Issues Recommendations
The Retiree Healthcare Benefits Subcommittee has held over 20 public meetings to address healthcare benefits for state retirees over the past year and has now issued a series of recommendations. These recommendations will help to ensure that current and future retirees have access to quality healthcare coverage and the trust fund for the benefits is…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Meghan Lapp, Fisheries Liaison for Seafreeze Ltd, and Bonnie Brady, Executive Director of the Long Island Commercial Fishing Association, and both of the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Advisory Council – 01-05-24
Dover Police Investigating Carjacking Incident at Del Tech
The Dover Police Department is investigating a carjacking that occurred early this morning around 7:00. Police received a call for a vehicle theft at 100 Campus Drive. According to the investigation so far, a white male pushed the female victim to the ground as she was getting into a 2012 Gray Kia Sedona in the…
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