Coast Guard Assists Five People Aboard Disabled Vessel in Chincoteague Bay
The Coast Guard assisted a disabled boat with five people aboard just after midnight Wednesday near Mosquito Creek in Chincoteague Bay. Coast Guard Sector Virginia watchstanders received a notification that a 21-foot pontoon boat reportedly had engine trouble and needed assistance. A Coast Guard Station Chincoteague 27-foot Shallow Water Special Purpose Craft boat crew launched…
Read MoreTwo Arrested in Ocean City, MD After Being Found with Stolen Vehicle Linked to Armed Carjacking in Philadelphia
Ocean City Police have arrested two individuals from Philadelphia after they caught them with a stolen vehicle and handguns. The arrests happened around 3 pm on July 4th after officers were proactively on patrol in the area of 3rd Street. Officers saw an SUV parked next to a red “no parking” curb. When officers ran…
Read MoreRequirement for New Motorcycle Riders in Delaware Under Senate Bill 86 Signed Into Law
All new motorcycle riders in Delaware will be required to wear a helmet for the first two years after receiving their endorsement, under a new law signed by Governor John Carney. Rep. Short joined Gov. John Carney in his Legislative Hall office on Friday for the ceremonial signing of the new law. Senate Bill 86…
Read MoreUPDATE: Delaware–First in Nation to Pilot a Dual Fentanyl and Xylazine Test Strip; Program Underway This Week
Update: Choptank and Delaware Electric Cooperative Issue a Beat the Peak Alert for This Afternoon
Choptank Electric Cooperative has issued a Beat the Peak Alert for today between 3 pm and 5 pm. They suggest giving your thermostat a break and delaying use of unnecessary lights and appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines, and clothes dryers. They add that turning up your thermostat up to 3 degrees can represent major…
Read MoreAccidental Fire at Easton High School Classroom This Morning
A fire occurred Just before 7:00 this morning in a classroom at Easton High School on Mecklenburg Avenue in Easton– Talbot County, Maryland. According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, custodian staff were in the process of moving items out of the classroom and placed electronic equipment on the stove top, inadvertently activating…
Read MoreAdditional Police Officers in Dewey Beach on Weekends
Dewey Beach Police Chief Constance Speake is bringing in extra police officers on the weekends, a move which is necessary given the increase in the town population (sometimes over 20,000) on the weekends and the active nightlife in Dewey, according to a statement by Town Mayor Bill Zolper in the Town’s monthly newsletter. Mayor Zolper…
Read MoreJake Smith with The Mission of The Society of St. Andrew, Branda Mahan, Delmarva Program Coordinator
Accidental Fire Destroys House in Camden, DE; One Adult, One Child Displaced
One adult and one child are receiving emergency assistance by the American Red Cross after a fire destroyed a house near Camden last night. The fire was accidental, according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office. The blaze occurred around 10:30 pm on Apple Blossom Drive near Walnut Shade Road. The Camden Wyoming Fire Company…
Read MoreIndependent Party of Delaware Nominates Former Delaware State Senator, Michael S. Katz MD, MBA for US Senator
The Independent Party of Delaware has nominated Dr. Michael S. Katz, as its 2024 candidate for United States Senator at its 2023 nominating convention, which took place on Saturday July 1st in Dover. He officially filed with the Delaware Department of Elections on July 3rd. In his address at the Independent Party 2023 Convention, Dr.…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-4-23
User 284190339 · 07 – 04 – 23 Fishing Report The Fourth of July saw some pretty good fishing weather and fishing followed suit. At Lewes Harbour Marina, they told us the Surface Tension brought in flounder to 6 pounds caught over ocean structure by the Florin party. They used Ocean Arsenal Squid Things and…
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Carol Tabor – At the James Farm – abandoned flops. Click for full view
Read MoreMonday Morning Crisfield Fire – Arson
An investigation by Maryland State Fire Marshals has determined a fire on Locust Street in Crisfield was arson. Crisfield firefighters were called just after 5 Monday morning and found fire venting to the outside of the home. Officials say the home was vacant and there was no evidence of smoke alarms or a sprinkler system.…
Read MoreAUDIO: The Declaration of Independence
User 284190339 · 2023 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The annual Talk of Delmarva staff reading of the Declaration of Independence. Happy 4th of July!!
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 07-04-23 – “Patriotism is Based on Our Nation’s Faith”
Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-3-23
User 284190339 · 07 – 03 – 23 Fishing Report Monday was still a little windy on the ocean with 10 to 15 knots out of the southwest and gusts to 20 knots. This made for difficult drifting conditions and that cut down on the flounder action. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid did manage…
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Dianne Burk – Milford – Fireworks over Lincoln – HAPPY 4TH OF JULY. Click for full view
Read MoreKeeping Your Pets Safe On The 4th of July
Whether the neighborhood teens are throwing firecrackers on your street… or your entire community is enjoying “the exuberant splendor” of a big fireworks display, your pet can become frantic and run away, trying to find a safe haven. More pets go missing around the 4th of July than any other time of year, and noisy…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 07-03-23 – “Goober the Grifter”
Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-2-23
User 284190339 · 07 – 02 – 23 Fishing Report Sunday was a bit breezy on the open water so most boats fished the bay or stayed at the dock or on their trailers. At Lewes Harbour Marina, they told us on Saturday the Surface Tension had Tim and his crew out for some deep-water…
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Dianne Burk – Milford – July4 – at the South Bowers VFC on Thompsonville Road north of Milford. Click for full view
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Arrested for DUI
A Georgetown man has been arrested after he was spotted by a trooper on patrol speeding on Mount Joy Road east of Millsboro Sunday morning just after midnight. Delaware State Police say the trooper then saw the driver, identified as 23 year old Miguel Santos-Chavez of Georgetown, swerve off the road and into the grass…
Read MoreFenwick Island Dredging of 2 Boating Channels – Public Comment Period on 1st Application Now Open
Fenwick Island officials are looking at more dredging – but this time for two boating channels in the Little Assawoman Bay to improve navigation and boater safety. The town has recently filed permit applications with DNREC and the Army Corps of Engineers. A public comment period is now open regarding the first application until July…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Fireworks Sunday Night; Beach Closures Begin at 9am/Roads at 6pm
Tonight’s fireworks in Rehoboth Beach have changed just a little – they will be launched from the beach at New Castle Street, so the beach from south of Philadelphia Street to Stockley will be closed beginning at 9 this morning. The boardwalk from Stockley to Hickman will also be closed beginning at 9 along with…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-1-23
User 284190339 · 07 – 01 – 23 Fishing Report Saturday started July off with some pretty good fishing. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Bill told us The Jay Sea II, the Katydid and the Grizzly came back from ocean structure with limits of flounder. At least one private boat took advantage of the first day…
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