Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 6-17-23
JP 302-249-5972 – Cream colored 6 drawer dresser with large mirror – $200 – Broyhill lighted china cabinet $500Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â …
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 6-16-23
In spite of less-than-ideal weather on Friday fish were caught. Seth Morgan fished with his grandfather John Toomey on Friday. They worked the Indian River Inlet and Rehoboth Bay for a 28.5-inch rockfish and a 17-inch flounder for Seth and two 18-inch flounder for John. Lewes Harbour Marina reported a new charter boat at the…
Read MoreArmy Corps of Engineers Honors Sen. Carper in Rehoboth
U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee chairman, surrounded by members of the Army Corps of Engineers along with city, state, and federal officials, received the Gold de Fleury Medal for his work supporting the mission of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The ceremony took place on the Rehoboth Beach…
Read MoreDewey Beach Commissioners Say No to Marijuana
Dewey Beach Commissioners say no to the production and sale of marijuana in town. Commissioners discussed the town’s image and public safety, but Mayor Bill Stevens touched on another reason – that it is still illegal by federal law and the town’s beach renourishment projects are 70% funded by the federal government. He doesn’t want…
Read MoreCrash in Denton Leaves Harrington Man Dead
A crash on Route 317 at Baker Road in Denton has left a Harrington man dead and an 8 year old female passenger hospitalized. Preliminary investigation by the Maryland State Police shows that just after 2pm, 29 year old Vincent Benson of Harrington was driving his pickup on Route 317 at Baker Road in Denton,…
Read MoreBethany Beach July 4th Fireworks Rescheduled to September
Bethany Beach has to reschedule the July 4th fireworks to Sunday, September 3 of Labor Day Weekend because of the on-going beach replenishment. The fireworks display will follow the performance from ‘Still Surfin’ at the Bandstand that evening.
Read MoreConstitutional Amendment to Restore Voting Rights to Former Felons Introduced in General Assembly
A constitutional amendment that would restore voting rights to Delawareans who have completed a prison sentence on felony charges has been introduced in the General Assembly. Senate Bill 180 would also remove the 5 year waiting period between release from prison and restoration of voting rights. This amendment would also remove the literacy test requirement…
Read MoreDE Employment Shows Some Improvement
Unemployment in Delaware remains above the national rate of 3.7% for May – which is an increase of 3-tenths of a percent from April. Delaware’s unemployment rate for May is 4.2% – the lowest since just prior to the Covid pandemic in February 2020. In Sussex County the rate is at 3.8% – a drop…
Read MoreUPDATED: Governor Moore Announces New Vision to Address Public Safety in Maryland; Response from State Senator Mary Beth Carozza
Governor Wes Moore today laid out the Moore-Miller administration’s new vision to address public safety in Maryland. The strategy is an all-of-the-above approach focused on supporting law enforcement; building stronger, more vibrant communities; coordinating across all aspects of government; and investing in Maryland’s youth through the Safe Summer initiative. Additional Information and Statements Below… “An all-of-the-above approach…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested on Drug & Weapons Charges
An investigation Thursday by Delaware State Police ends with the arrest of a Laurel man. A Probation officer informed the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force that probationer 32 year old Jeron Henry was found with over 9 grams of crack cocaine during an office visit. An administrative search at Henry’s residence on Shiloh Church Road…
Read MoreDelaware and Fireworks: Leave Them to the Professionals
FROM THE DELAWARE STATE FIRE MARSHAL: The use of consumer fireworks such as firecrackers, bottle rockets, aerial mortars, and anything that leaves the ground is and has always been prohibited to possess or use in the State of Delaware. Hundreds of people are injured, and thousands of fires have occurred throughout the United States due…
Read MoreEarly Morning Crash Near Pocomoke Leaves 1 Dead & 3 Injured
A New Jersey man is dead after an early morning crash near Pocomoke. Maryland State Police say 34 year old Alexander Prince was driving a Nissan Rogue southbound on Route 113 at Betheden Church Road in Pocomoke when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree around 12:30 Friday morning. Police say Prince was…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 6-15-23
The weather improved on Thursday, but is going back into the hopper on Friday. Patty at Captain Bones in Odessa said white perch and catfish are still the main attraction for anglers from Augustine Beach to the fishing Pier at Woodland Beach. Nightcrawlers or lug worms for the perch with cut bait for the catfish.…
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Shane Bowden – Delmar – Kashkeco Farms – Blond Roast. Click for full view
Read MoreStatewide Community Listening Sessions to be Held Concerning the Opioid Epidemic
A series of statewide community listening sessions concerning the opioid epidemic will take place in Delaware during the remainder of June. The Delaware Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission will lead the listening sessions, the purpose of which is to gather feedback on the crisis– its challenges and resources and support. The listening sessions will seek…
Read MoreWorcester County Invites Community Members to Share Views on County’s Plans for Future Growth
Worcester County Government is beginning the 10-year update to the Worcester County Comprehensive Plan, and community members are invited to participate in a survey to provide input about the path of future county growth. The survey is available at www.surveymonkey.com/r/WorCoCPSurvey, or by using the QR code. Additional Information from the Worcester County Government: “The Comprehensive…
Read MoreNew Castle Man Arrested at Holly Lake Campground for Receiving Stolen Property
A 41-year-old New Castle, Delaware man has been arrested after police found him with stolen property at Holly Lake Campground in Millsboro yesterday afternoon. Troopers found Christopher Lyons slumped over the steering wheel of a pickup truck. They searched the F-150 that he was in and found a backpack blower and a power saw in…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest 19-Year-Old With Stolen Gun Following Pursuit
The Delaware State Police arrested 19-year-old Cedric Smith of Seaford on gun charges following a vehicle pursuit that occurred earlier this morning in Seaford. The vehicle he was driving skidded into a traffic sign and came to a stop on Old Furnace Road at Cokesbury Road. Troopers searched the car and found a loaded handgun…
Read MoreLegislation Related to Public Health Emergencies Passes DE Senate
Senate Bill 66-Senate Amendment 1, which Delaware Senator Eric Buckson introduced, has passed the Delaware Senate. The bill would require the Public Health Emergency Commission to meet within 30 days after the declaration of a State of Emergency related to public health. The Commission would then meet every 30 days until the termination of the…
Read MoreWicomico County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Burglary, Requesting Public’s Assistance
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in connection with an investigation into a burglary that occurred on Hamden Drive in Salisbury earlier this month. On June 2nd, responding deputies found the resident hiding in her bedroom with the door locked. The suspects entered the back yard over a fence, disabled lights,…
Read MoreCeremony in Rehoboth Friday to Honor Senator Carper; Bandstand Area to be Blocked to Traffic
A ceremony honoring U.S. Senator Tom Carper will be held at the Rehoboth Bandstand tomorrow at 1 PM. To facilitate this ceremony and accommodate special guests, the bandstand area will be blocked to traffic from approximately noon – 2 PM. Several parking spaces around the bandstand will be designated for guests, who may remain in…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Science Teacher at Stephen Decatur High School and PAC Chair for the Worcester County Teachers Association, Everett Evansky – 06-15-23
Legislation Relating to the Employment of Pensioners Passes DE Senate
Legislation relating to the employment of pensioners has passed the Delaware Senate. This bill, which was introduced in March, allows pensioners to earn $50,000 (instead of $40,000) before incurring a $1.00 deduction to their state pension for every $2.00 earned over that amount. The bill is now ready for the Governor for action and will…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 6-14-23
Chris Bruneau Announces Candidacy for Congress in Maryland’s 1st Congressional District
United States Army veteran and successful business owner, Chris Bruneau has formally announced his candidacy for Congress in Maryland’s first Congressional district. Bruneau will be challenging incumbent Andy Harris in the Republican Primary. Among the issues Bruneau will be focusing on include passing Congressional term limits, helping our veterans, bringing federal spending under control, fighting…
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