Dover Teen Arrested for Burglary
A 17 year old from Dover has been arrested for a residential burglary on Pinewood Acres Avenue in Dover. Delaware State Police were called Friday night when a resident returned home and found one of her windows had been pushed in and a screen was out of place. A footprint was also found on the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dr Judith Brittingham named Acting Principal at Sussex Central HS
UPDATED – 8/20/23 – After last week’s Indian River School Board meeting, District Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens announced some changes at Sussex Central High School. Effective immediately – Dr. Judith Brittingham has been approved as the Acting Principal at Central and Dr Tara Thoroughgood has been named the district’s Acting Director of Special Education. Owens…
Read MoreDewey Beach Town Council Talks Curfew & 5G Poles
Dewey Beach Town Council has voted to amend the resort’s curfew ordinance and change the current curfew to 11pm seven days a week. Several people spoke on the change during the Council’s meeting Friday afternoon – including Police Chief Constance Speake who says the 11pm curfew allows officials to deal with any juvenile issues that…
Read MoreGov Wes Moore Delivers Keynote Address at MACo Summer Conference in Ocean City
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has been in Ocean City for the Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference. He delivered the keynote address during Saturday’s closing session of the conference – speaking about the disciplined approach required to grow Maryland’s economy amid budget shortfalls and the critical value of partnerships to emerge stronger as a state.…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-19-23
User 284190339 · 08 – 19 – 23 Fishing Report Saturday was a beautiful day to be on land. To be out on the ocean trying to catch a big flounder and win $100,000, not so much. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid brought back some flounder from ocean structure with the biggest topping…
Read MoreCity of Milford Council to Adopt 2023-2028 Strategic Plan
The Milford City Council will review a final draft of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan at the Monday, August 28th City Council Meeting. You are invited to view the draft plan online at https://bit.ly/COM2328plan and make public comments at the meeting beginning at 6pm. City officials worked to establish six priority areas for the 2023-2028 Strategic…
Read MoreDECEMBER IS DRUNK/DRUGGED DRIVING PREVENTION MONTH
National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month, or National 3D Prevention Month in December serves as a reminder to never drive impaired. If you’re home or traveling during the holidays, you may be planning to go to a few parties, get-togethers, or even just to have a few drinks with the family. If you have…
Read MoreDECEMBER IS OPERATION SANTA PAWS
Operation Santa Paws encourages animal lovers to share the gift of giving at shelters everywhere from December 1st to December 24th. During this holiday season, let’s show a little extra love to our furry friends whom we love with all our hearts. The campaign goal of Operation Santa Paws is to stock the shelters with…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 8-19-23
Steve – 717-406-5228 – 5ft round conference table – $100 obo – Lighted Cabinet – $100 obo – 2007 Nissan Quest V6 with starter and crankshaft sensor – $1000 obo Vickie – 302-645-2790 – Clothes closet 7ft by 2.5 by 2 ft, two door, two racks – $100 – TI 99/4a Computer Complete with games…
Read MoreFire in Eden Friday Afternoon Under Investigation
Fruitland fire crews were called for a structure fire on Flower Hill Church Road in Eden just after 1:30 Friday afternoon. Firefighters arriving at the scene found a single story family dwelling with a smoke alarm present and activated. The fire was brought under control in about 90 minutes – the cause is under investigation…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-18-23
User 284190339 · 08 – 18 – 23 Fishing Report As predicted, Friday was a rough day to be on the ocean. Some boats did fish the Flounder Pounder Tournament, but the reports I saw from them complained about the rough seas and slow fishing. As of Tuesday, the largest flounder weighed in was 9.8…
Read MoreGov Carney Signs Gun Safety Legislation
Governor John Carney signed several pieces of gun safety legislation on Friday in Dover. The measures will limit the possession of firearms in vulnerable areas like polling places and schools. House Bill 201 enables a police officer to act immediately when the officer sees or suspects that a person possesses a firearm in a Safe…
Read MoreUS Coast Guard Rescues Stranded Kayakers at Burton Island
Two kayakers were rescued Thursday night after they were stranded on Burton Island in the Indian River. The US Coast Guard Station Indian River received a 9-1-1 report of the two who were in need of assistance. A shallow water crew were in the area conducting training and spotted a light the kayakers shined in…
Read MoreCharges Against Tyler Mailloux in Gavin Knupp Hit & Run Dismissed – Decision Appealed by State
A motions hearing was held in the Worcester County Circuit Court Friday for 23 year old Tyler Mailloux of Berlin, who is accused in the hit and run crash that left 14 year old Gavin Knupp of Ocean Pines dead on July 11th of last year. Judge Brett Wilson heard the motions arguments and ruled…
Read MoreTwo Arrested in August 7 Murder in Easton
Two men have been arrested in connection with a homicide in Easton earlier this month. Easton Police with help from the US Marshals Capital Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 22 year old Daseir Cornish of Denton and 27 year old Raheem Green of Cambridge in the death of 55 year old Ty Brooks of Easton.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bethany Beach & Rehoboth Beach Amend Town Codes Relating to Marijuana
UPDATED: 6:45pm – Both the Bethany Beach Town Council and Rehoboth Commissioners met Friday afternoon to discuss marijuana. The Bethany Beach Council approved two ordinance amendments to the Bethany Beach Town Code – one amended Chapter 301 regarding smoking outdoors to now read that smoking in public places outdoors is prohibited – and removes the…
Read MoreHooked on Fishing with Scott Lenox of Fish In OC – 08-18-23
Wicomico County Fair This Weekend
The Wicomico County Fair is this weekend – at WinterPlace Park. There’s something for everyone from rodeo competitions, farm and home show competitions, livestock shows and a petting farm, rides, games, food, music and more. Hours are 4 to 9pm Friday, 10 to 9pm Saturday and noon to 6pm Sunday. This will take place rain…
Read MoreDelaware Unemployment Shows Slight Drop but Higher than National Average
Delaware’s unemployment rate remains above the national average of 3.5% – at 4.1%, but is a tenth of a percent lower that in June. It is the lowest level for the state since February of 2020. In Sussex County the unemployment rate dropped from 3.7% in June to 3.5% in July. The Delaware Department of…
Read MoreParsonsburg Garage Fire Accidental
Powellville Volunteer firefighters were called for a garage fire just after 4 Thursday afternoon on Laws Road in Parsonsburg. Firefighters arriving at the scene found a detached 24-foot by 24-foot garage on fire with exposure to several outbuildings. The fire was discovered by a passerby and investigators say the fire was accidental and began inside…
Read MoreSomerset County Campground Store Damaged in Accidental Fire
The Maryland State Fire Marshal says a fire that damaged the single story campground store at the Lake Somerset Family Campground in Westover Thursday afternoon was accidental. The fire was discovered by the occupants of the building just before 4:30pm. It took Princess Anne Volunteer Firefighters about 90 minutes to control the fire, which investigators…
Read MoreTwo Pedestrians Struck by Pickup at Midway Shopping Center
Two people were injured in a crash in the Midway shopping center Thursday night just before 9. Delaware State Police say a pickup truck was turning right into the parking lot from northbound Coastal Highway and struck two pedestrians – a 71 year old woman and 75 year old man – both from Baltimore. The…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-17-23
User 284190339 · 08 – 17 – 23 Fishing Report Thursday was the second day of the Flounder Pounder Tournament out of Paradise Gril on Long Neck. With 295 boats registered in the contest, I suspect the better fishing locations in the ocean were covered up. With small craft advisories up for Friday, I don’t…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs Multiple Pieces of Legislation
Governor John Carney yesterday signed multiple pieces of legislation including Senate Bill 165, (regarding pharmacy practice) Senate Bill 189, (related to Uniform Controlled Substances Act and drug testing strips), and Senate Bill 129, (related to animal shelter standards and treatment of animals in shelters) as well as both Senate Bill 92 and Senate Bill 93 (pertaining to the Delaware Public…
Read MoreFirst Positive Test in 2023 for Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Worcester County
The Worcester County Health Department received notification from the State of Maryland that a mosquito pool in the Whaleyville area of Worcester County recently tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The mosquito species that tested positive feeds primarily on birds. This is the first positive test for EEE in the county this year. Â Â …
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