2023 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENTS
2023 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENTS Tuesday, August 1st (for most)
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads to DUI & Weapons Charges for Cheswold Man
A Cheswold man has been charged with DUI and weapons offenses after a traffic stop early Sunday morning by Dover Police. Police were investigating a call for a shooting just after 2am when they spotted a car leaving a private parking lot and collide with a legally parked car. Police made a traffic stop and…
Read MoreDenton Garage Fire Accidental
A three-car garage was heavily damaged by fire Friday morning in Denton. Denton firefighters were called to Greenwood Road just after 11am and investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal showed the blaze was accidental and caused by a extension cord creating a spark which came in contact with an unintentional gasoline spill by the…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 07-31-23 – “Gain of Function”
Berlin to Replace Water Meters to All Within Town Limits
The Town of Berlin water Resources Department will be replacing all water meters in town limits in the next four to six weeks. These new meters will be radio-read smart meters – and the project is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The new meter will send a radio signal to the Town’s…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-30-23
User 284190339 · 07 – 30 – 23 Fishing Report Sunday was beautiful! Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid had a few flounder as the ocean was still a bit stirred up after the storms from Saturday night. The Falgowski Family Tournament was held on Saturday and Ryan came in first with a 6.53-pound flounder.…
Read MoreBidens Return to Beach House for Summer Vacation
On Friday, the President joined the First Lady at the Biden beach house around 8 p.m. via a motorcade that departed from Dover Air Force Base. According to USAF VIP LOGISTICS, this is the President’s 17th visit to his beach house since taking office and the third since Memorial Day. This could potentially be his longest stay…
Read MoreRehoboth Lifeguards Drag Dead Shark to Shore
Lifeguards in Rehoboth Beach spotted this dead shark floating in the ocean off Rehoboth Avenue around 10:45 a.m. on Sunday. Using a rope and the kayak, they towed it to the far south edge of town where they pulled it onto the beach and buried it near the dunes. Rich King from Delaware-Surf-Fishing.com says this is a sand tiger…
Read MoreMERR Rescues Sea Turtle Snagged by Fishing Hook
Suzanne Thurman from the MERR Institute says her organization helped save this Kemp’s ridley sea turtle in Slaughter Beach who got caught by a fishing hook last week. The fisherman took the turtle to the Dupont Nature Center which got in touch with MERR. The turtle actually ingested the hook, so it required surgery for removal which was performed…
Read MoreCrash Near Frankford Ends in Charges for Both Drivers
A crash on Route 113 at Lazy Lagoon Road south of Frankford led to charges for both drivers. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a Nissan Rogue was northbound on Route 113 when a Tahoe turning onto the highway failed to yield and the vehicles collided. The driver of the Tahoe –…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-29-23
User 284190339 · 07 – 29 – 23 Fishing Report Saturday was almost as hot as Friday and this slowed the number of people out fishing. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Surface Tension brought back some flounder from ocean structure, but said it was a bit rough out there. The Angler fished bay structure for…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 7-29-23
David 302-858-5006 – 1969 26″ Sylvania console model TV – $65 – 1985 20″ Zenith portable TV – $55 – LOOKING FOR: Hose reel cart for 100 foot hose 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 MoreUPDATED: Dover Motorcycle Operator Dies in Crash Near Middletown
UPDATED – 07/29/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified 47-year-old Luis Lopez of Dover, Delaware as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred in Middletown on July 28. =========================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 07/28/23 – A Dover man is dead after a motorcycle crash Friday morning near Middletown. Delaware State Police…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-28-23
User 284190339 · 07 – 28 – 23 Fishing Report Friday saw a lot of heat and once again, not a lot of fishing. According to one report from a boat that fished the ocean, it was still a bit sporty out there. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Surface Tension had a few flounder from…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Margaret May – Lewes – Yellow rose of Lewes. Click for full view
Read MoreDelmar Teen Charged with Hate Crimes & Weapons Offenses
Laurel Police have charged a Delmar teen after a 13 year old reported that someone pointed a gun at him during a 9-1-1 call a week ago. Police contacted the victim, who was accompanied by a guardian, and learned the suspect was gone from the area. Police investigation determined the juvenile was playing basketball in…
Read MoreNJ Man Charged with Shoplifting from Nike Factory Store in Rehoboth Beach
A New Jersey man has been extradited to Delaware after he was identified as a suspect in a felony shoplifting at the Nike Factory store in the Bayside Outlet in Rehoboth Beach on May 31st. Delaware State Police say two men entered the store and hid 28 pairs of shoes inside two shopping bags –…
Read MoreUPDATED: 6th Arrest in July 2nd Shooting Incident in Dover
UPDATED – 07/28/23 – A Dover teen has been arrested on gun charges. On July 2nd Delaware State Police were called to a shooting at a large party at the soccer field on Lewis Drive in Dover. Troopers found a 30 year old woman with a gunshot wound and two vehicles that also were struck…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-27-23
User 284190339 · 07 – 27 – 23 Fishing Report Thursday saw a lot of wind and not a lot of fishing. Both Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em said no boats sailed from their marinas. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle told us a few tog were caught on sand fleas out…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Jean Messick – Millsboro – Morning fog in the Long Neck area. Click for full view
Read MorePresident Biden Arriving Friday Evening – for the Week!
President Biden will spend part of the day in Maine – but tonight he will fly into Dover and because of a ‘bad weather’ call will travel by motorcade to his North Shores beach house in Rehoboth Beach – arriving around 7:30pm. The President is expected to be in town for the week – leaving…
Read More72 Foals Sold at Chincoteague Pony Auction; Gov. Youngkin Signs Bill Naming Chincoteague Pony the Official Virginia Pony
The Chincoteague ponies that swam the channel Wednesday were auctioned off Thursday at the Carnival Grounds. The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department reports a total of 72 foals – including the Queen Neptune – were sold bringing in a total of $489,000. The average per foal was about $6792. One buy back foal went for a…
Read MoreUPDATED: 6 Candidates Running for 3 Seats on Bethany Beach Town Council
UPDATED – 10am – Bethany Beach voters will be headed to the polls on Saturday September 9. There are 6 candidates running for 3 open seats on the town council. Candidates include residents – Keith Brothers, Theresa Keil and incumbent Jerry Morris and non-residents Russell Evans, Marc Tanowitz and incumbent Patrick Sheplee. At least 4…
Read MoreSalisbury Traffic Signal Back in Action
A traffic signal that has been out of service for some time – is now back online and fully functioning. The traffic signal at Beaglin Park Drive and Parkside High School was damaged during severe weather earlier this year.
Read MoreEllendale Woman Charged with Weapons Offenses After an Assault
An Ellendale woman has been arrested on felony weapons offenses after a investigation by Delaware State Police in to an assault on Wednesday. Police were called just before 9am Wednesday for an assault at a home on Orchard Road in Ellendale and contacted a 29 year old Millsboro man with a cut to his arm.…
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