Gov Carney Joins 17 Governors in Standing in Solidarity with Israel
Governor John Carney has joined 17 governors standing in solidarity with Israel, issuing a joint letter to federal leaders to express the broad support for Israel and condemnation of terror attacks from Hamas. The governors also reaffirmed their commitment to work with the U.S. Department of State to ensure the safe return of Americans. The…
Read MoreNew Buckingham Elementary School on Hold in Worcester County
Worcester County Commissioners voted Tuesday to pause the construction of a new Buckingham Elementary School – due to lack of state funding for design plans. While Commissioners are committed to this project, they need the Board of Education to take the needed steps to move this project forward. The plans for the new school exceeded…
Read MoreWicomico County Sells Bonds to Finance Several Major Projects
Wicomico County sold $4.1-million in general obligation and tax-exempt bonds on Tuesday. This bond sale will finance several major projects in the county. The county also sold $7.6-million in taxable bonds to finance certain projects at the Salisbury-Wicomico Regional Airport. The bond issue reinforces the county’s commitment to education – for a renovation/addition project at…
Read MoreSmyrna Detective Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
A detective with the Smyrna Police Department has been arrested on charges of violations of federal child sexual exploitation laws. US Attorney for the District of Delaware officials say 33 year old Michael Kealty distributed child porn through his Snapchat account in August of this year. Federal agents went into his home with a search…
Read MoreFour Arrested After Chase from Dover to Easton in Stolen Van
Four people have been arrested after a pursuit by Dover Police of a stolen van early Monday morning just before 2. Police spotted the stolen van moving northbound on South DuPont Highway near Lotus Street, but when they tried to stop the van – the driver sped off. Officers followed the van into Maryland. Delaware…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 10-17-23 – “UP-CHUCK!”
One Person Found Dead in Burning Lewes Mobile Home
The investigation into a deadly fire this morning in Lewes continues. The Delaware State Fire Marshal says the fire call came around 2:30am on McNicol Road at the McNicol Place mobile home community. Lewes firefighters arriving at the scene found active fire inside the home – and one person was found dead inside. The investigation…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-16-23
User 284190339 · 10 – 16 – 23 Fishing Report Monday saw reasonable weather, but no boats left the dock at Lewes or Indian River. It does look like a few will be going on Tuesday and a few more on Wednesday. At breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park the…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Lisa Wells – Indian River Bay from the Bethany Bay Golf Community. Click for full view
Read MoreMonday Morning Westover House Fire Accidental
The Maryland State Fire Marshal has ruled that a house fire Monday morning just before 10:30 was accidental. Firefighters from Princess Anne were called to Upper Hill Road in Westover and found fire in a two story, wood frame home. It took firefighters about two hours to control the fire, which investigators say began in…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Heavily Damages Salisbury Home; Sparked by Power Cord
UPDATED – 10/16/23 – Deputy State Fire Marshals have determined a power cord to a lamp in the living room of the home which was located on the first floor is what sparked the blaze. Several fire investigators examined the scene for hours before coming to this conclusion. This case will now be closed for…
Read MoreFormer Girl Scout Treasurer Caught with Hand in the Cookie Jar
A Frankford woman has been arrested for felony theft. At the end of January, Delaware State Police Financial Crimes unit met with local Girl Scout Troop representatives about a theft. Police identified 52 year old Kelly Raab as the former treasurer and after a 10 month investigation learned that Raab issued and cashed fraudulent checks…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Rabbi Sholom from Chabad Southern Delaware – 10-16-23
Greenwood Man Arrested for Fraud
Delaware State Police were called to Mechanical Welding, LLC in Bridgeville on August 29 for a fraud report. An investigation showed the business’s bank account had numerous fraudulently cashed checks between March and July of 2023. It was learned that a former employee, 21 year old Brayan Ramirez of Greenwood, cashed checks by a mobile…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 10-16-23 – “Matthew 18:3”
Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-15-23
User 284190339 · 10 – 15 – 23 Fishing Report With small craft advisories up on Sunday no boats left Lewes or Indian River. I did have some good news from the Assateague Mobile Surf Fishermen’s Association Surf Fishing Tournament held over the weekend. In spite of some not so good weather the Delaware Mobile…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Marsha Hepler – Millsboro – 7am at Massey’s Landing. Click for full view
Read MoreLast Round of Comment on Fenwick Island Dredge Project Ends on Oct 31st
There are just two weeks left for Fenwick Island residents to make comment on the town’s dredging of the north and south channels of the Little Assawoman Bay. The town is in its third and final round of public notifications for this project – each round of notifications is separate from the other – so…
Read MoreCambridge Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison
A Cambridge man has been sentenced for enticement and coercion of a minor. Maryland U-S District Judge Ellen Hollander on Friday sentenced 74 year old Richard Robinson to 10 years in federal prison followed by 25 years of supervised release. According to his guilty plea, Robinson communicated with a 12 year old boy using cell…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-14-23
User 284190339 · 10 – 14 – 23 Fishing Report I am sure it will come as no great surprise that fishing was not so great on Saturday. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Sea Jay II did get out on Saturday morning, but they had to come in early with only 20 sea bass. Breakwater…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Jeff – Looking off the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Click for full view
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 10/14/23
Jim – 302-841-1165 – New Samsung Crystal UHD, 65inch, Model AU800D with wall mount – $450 Linda – 302-448-0601 – Four gridwall panels, 2ft by 6ft – $150 John – 302-226-5555 – LOOKING FOR: Steel or aluminum hand truck Charlie – 302-233-0596 – FREE Walnuts German beer steins – SET – ask for price Paul…
Read MoreThree Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges
Three people have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a probation check at the Smyrna residence of 19 year old Demetric Isabell. He was arrested after one bullet and drug paraphernalia was found in the residence. Also present during the probation check – 22 year old Lamont Isabell of Lincoln, 24 year old Tashiayanna…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-13-23
User 284190339 · 10 – 13 – 23 Fishing Report Friday was the last good weather day until sometime next week. You might be able to sneak in some fishing on Saturday morning before the rain hits, but then small craft advisories will be up and the rain will be coming down. At Lewes Harbour…
Read MoreUPDATED: Funeral Services Sunday for Carter Figgs; GoFundMe Page Set Up to Help with Expenses
UPDATED – 10/14/23 – Funeral services for Carter Figgs will be held on Sunday. Visitation for family and friends will be from 11am to 1pm at Delmar High School. The funeral service will begin at 1pm. Internment will follow the service at St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Delmar. Memorial donations may be made in Carter Figgs…
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