Large-Scale Oil Spill Drill Being Conducted Today
State and federal agencies are conducting a large-scale drill today (August 9th) to prepare for a potential catastrophe — a massive oil spill impacting Delaware and New Jersey. Delaware Bay and River Cooperative Strategic Advisor Rich Gaudiosi discusses his organization and the need for rapid, effective spill response. The video below was recorded following a…
Read MoreDelDOT Releases National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Plan Request for Proposals
The Delaware Department of Transportation is seeking proposals for the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Plan. The NEVI program will provide a total of $17.5 million to Delaware over a five-year period to deploy fast and reliable electric vehicle charging stations along highways. The goal of NEVI, part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,…
Read MoreProject to Begin Next Week on MD 90 Bridge Over Norfolk Southern Railroad in Worcester County
A project will begin Monday to clean and paint the structural steel beams on the Route 90 (Ocean City Expressway) bridge over the Norfolk-Southern Railroad (near the US 113 interchange) in Berlin. This project is expected to be complete by mid-September, weather permitting, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. Beginning Monday, August 14th,…
Read MoreDover Police Make Arrest in Weekend Burglary Case
Dover Police have arrested a 41-year-old Dover man for a burglary at El Nopal that occurred Saturday night. Police say he entered the business through an unsecured window, and once inside, stole an undisclosed amount of money and left. Detectives released images of the man to the public and to officers at Dover Police Department.…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-8-23
User 284190339 · 08 – 08 – 23 Fishing Report Tuesday saw a lot of northwest wind and not a lot of fishing. For the second day, Lewes Harbour Marina reported no boats left the dock. On Sunday, Justin Reed brought in two flounder to 29 inches that he caught on Gulp! at the Old…
Read MoreMD Man Charged after Milton area Crash
A 37 year old Bel Air, Maryland man is charged with DUI and assaulting police officers after a crash Monday night in Milton. A Delaware State Trooper saw a Pathfinder strike a construction barrier next to the left lane on Coastal Highway south of Broadkill Road. The Pathfinder also struck a fully marked DRBA Police…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 08-08-23 – “Do I Hear National Strike?”
Delaware Department of Education Releases Statewide Assessment Results for the 2022-23 School Year
This release comes from the Delaware Department of Education – the Statewide assessment results for the 2022-23 school year. Statewide assessment results for the 2022-23 school year show students continue to need extra supports as the state prioritizes recovery efforts and resources to ensure that all students continue to accelerate and achieve. In English language arts…
Read MoreSalisbury Sidewalk Work on Wednesday in area of Route 13 & Milford Street
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sidewalk repair work will be done Wednesday, August 9th by Maryland State Highway officials which will affect the traveling public within the City of Salisbury. Beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday morning, crews will be removing and replacing sidewalks near Route 13 and Milford Street. This work will necessitate a…
Read MoreSentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Drug Offenses
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison on drug offenses. Court officials say that because of 65 year old Eric Thomas’s prior convictions – four prior felony drug convictions – he will be required to serve 50% of his sentence before he may be eligible for parole. In May, Thomas was…
Read MoreEaston Police Investigating Shooting Death
Easton Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Monday night around 7 on Blake Street in Easton. Police found the victim lying in the grass and gave aid until Talbot County Paramedics arrived. The victim – 55 year old Ty Brooks of Easton – died at the scene – his body was taken to the…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-7-23
User 284190339 · 08 – 07 – 23 Fishing Report The weather on Monday was not so good. Lewes Harbour Marina said no boats sailed from there on Monday. Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em said the Judy V got in the morning trip for flounder and sea bass, but the afternoon proved to be too…
Read MoreStormy Night Across Delmarva
It was a stormy night on Delmarva. The National Weather Service was updating continually with thunderstorm watches and warnings and tornado watches as well. Nearly everyone saw rain and thunderstorms – several waves of storms through the evening. In Delaware – most reports of damage sent to the National Weather Service came from New Castle…
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Carol Tabor – Boardwalk at the James Farm. Click for full view
Read MoreTalbot County Officials Looking for Man Involved in Shooting Incident Sunday Night
Talbot County Sheriff’s officials are looking for a man involved in a shooting incident around 9pm on Sunday in the area of Tunis Mills Road and Unionville Road. Officials say Steward Ray fired several shots striking a victim and his vehicle several times. Ray drove off but collided with several parked cars in the area…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open – Day 1
UPDATED – 08/07/23 11:30pm – The scales closed about 20 minutes early as stormy weather began to roll into Ocean City. The first day of fishing at the White Marlin Open saw 378 boats go out and a lot of tuna brought in to be weighed – including the leader – a 199 pound big…
Read MoreLincoln Man Charged with Weapons Offenses Following Officer-involved Shooting
Delaware State Police were called for a domestic incident Sunday around 8pm. Witnesses say 49 year old Kenneth Fisher of Lincoln was armed with a handgun – and was spotted running down Johnson Road as troopers arrived. He was told to stop and show his hands, but Fisher reached into his waistband and one trooper…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced to 83 Years in Prison for 2nd Degree Murder
A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 83 years in prison for 2nd degree murder and other offenses. Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Maciarello sentenced 39 year old Dionte Dutton after a jury convicted him last May of 2nd degree murder, 1st and 2nd degree assault, reckless endangerment, use of a handgun in the…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 08-07-23 – “Who Died and Left You Boss?”
Greensboro Barn Fire Under Investigation
A barn at the Better Days Farm in Greensboro has seen better days after it burned to the ground Saturday morning. State Fire Marshal’s office officials say the owner discovered the fire damaged remains of the pole barn when he arrived at the East Cherry Lane property around 7am and called 9-11. Greensboro Fire Department…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-6-23
User 284190339 · 08 – 06 – 23 Fishing Report Sunday was another good-weather day. Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic told us slot rockfish (20 to 25 inches) have been caught out of the tidal river and creeks on peeler crab and Fishbites. They will also take bloodworms, but the store was out of…
Read MoreBidens Enjoy the Beach Like Regular Visitors!
During the President’s longest stay here at the beach since entering office, he and the First Lady last week went on regular bike rides, hit the beach and also went for dinner and a movie. If you missed a chance to have your photo taken with the Bidens or get video of one of the motorcades for…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Josh Miller – Chainsaw carving in Felton with a C-17 flying overhead. Click for full view
Read MoreSeaford Man Arrested for Felony Shoplifting
A Seaford man has been arrested for shoplifting at the Dover Walmart on Friday and Saturday. Delaware State Police were called for a shoplifting Friday morning. Investigation showed a black male damaged a locked drawer and stole two iPhone 14s. Later in the day Cheswold Police were called to the Walmart for a shoplifting by…
Read MoreCar Game Goes Bad After Teen Run over Near Georgetown
An 18 year old boy was struck by a car that he had been a passenger in near Georgetown Saturday evening. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that an Altima driven by a 15 year old girl was southbound on Kruger Road in the area of Acorn Drive just after 5:30pm. There were…
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