Structure Fire in Delmar Linked to Burn Pit
A structure fire that occurred yesterday afternoon on Roy West Road in Delmar in Wicomico County was determined to have been accidental. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, occupants of the residence were using a burn pit approximately an hour before the fire. The occupants thought the fire was completely out…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/26/25
User 284190339 · 11-26-25 Fishing Report To the best of my knowledge, only one boat left the dock on Tuesday. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid brought in 16 tog. I don’t expect any boats to go out for the remainder of the week. We have a small craft advisory until Thursday evening and then…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – New family in an unnamed parking lot in Lewes. Click for full view
Read MoreBeach Ends Opening for Bethany Beach
After the last storm ate away parts of the dune leaving steep cliffs behind and making the beaches inaccessible at some streets, the Town of Bethany Beach has announced the following street ends can now be used – • 2nd • 4th • 5th • Ashwood • Cedarwood • Garfield North • Garfield South •…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milford Police Investigating Vehicle Crash that Left Pedestrian Dead
UPDATED – 11/25/25 – Milford Police Department have identified 55 year old Sharon Smith of Bridgeville, Delaware, as the female who died in the fatal pedestrian crash on November 14, 2025 on North DuPont Blvd. The Milford Police Department continues to investigate this crash. ================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 11/15/25 – Milford Police were called to…
Read MoreIndian River School District School Calendar Update for Jan 14, 2026
Indian River School District families please be advised that Wednesday, January 14, 2026 will now be a regular school day for students and staff. The day was previous designated as no school for students and a professional learning day for staff. The calendar change will serve as a make-up day for the October 13 weather cancellation. The Board of…
Read MoreOne Injured in West Ocean City Cottage Fire
One person was flown to a Baltimore-area hospital after being pulled from a residential structure fire in a cottage on Old Bridge Road in West Ocean City Monday afternoon. Ocean City firefighters were called to the cottage around 4:30 where they found an adult occupant inside who was unable to evacuate. Investigation by the Worcester…
Read MoreMatt Bucher Files to Run for 33rd District DE House Seat
Milford School Board Vice President Matt Bucher has filed to run as a candidate for 33rd District State Representative. He is filing to succeed Charles Postles who is retiring after the end of the current term. Bucher says he’s running because the 33rd District needs someone who knows how to fight, knows how to win,…
Read MoreUPDATED: MD Gov. Moore Appoints Howard “Kevin” Anderson of Somerset County to Fill District 38A Seat in Maryland House of Delegates
UPDATED – 11/25/25 – Maryland Governor Wes Moore has agreed to the recommendation of Howard “Kevin” Anderson of Somerset County by the Republican Central Committees of Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester Counties to replace the late Charles Otto, who died in October. Gov. Moore has appointed Kevin Anderson to fill the 38A House of Delegates seat…
Read More33rd District Representative Charles Postles Not Running for Re-election
Representative Charles Postles from the 33rd District has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026. Postles recently recovered from an illness and has decided that not representing the 33rd will give him more time to deal with personal family issues. The decision did not come easily and after several months of consideration has…
Read MoreTwo Injured in Bridgeville Crash Monday
A vehicle crash Monday afternoon just after 1:30 on Route 13 in Bridgeville sent two people to an area hospital. Delaware State Police say a Bronco driven by a 36 year old Felton woman and a GMC driven by a 76 year old Bridgeville man were stopped at the red light on Redden Road. When…
Read MoreKent County, DE Government Closings for Thanksgiving
Kent County Administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27th , and Friday, November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, December 1, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Kent County trash collection services will be adjusted as follows: Thursday customers will have service on Friday, November 28. …
Read MoreWicomico County Government Closures for Thanksgiving
WICOMICO COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Thursday, November 27, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and Friday, November 28, 2025 in observance of Native Heritage Day. CONVENIENCE CENTERS, LANDFILL, BRUSH PILE, FERRIES THANKSGIVING DAY & NATIVE HERITAGE DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE On Thursday, November 27, 2025, the Newland Park…
Read MoreNo DART Bus Service on Thanksgiving Day
No DART Bus Service on Thanksgiving Day; Regular Service Resumes on Friday Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025Â – DART statewide services, both fixed route and paratransit, will not operate on Thanksgiving Day. SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line will operate on a Weekend/Holiday schedule. Train passengers are encouraged to purchase their train fares in advance. Day After Thanksgiving,…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/25/25
User 284190339 · 11-25-25 Fishing Report Monday the wind picked up and the fishing went down. Tuesday is looking good during the day with a small craft advisory already up for Tuesday evening. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle had the usual report of tog caught from the Inlet rocks on sand fleas and green crabs.…
Read MoreUPDATE: Delmarva Power’s Customer Relief Fund
UPDATE–11-20-25: Â For those struggling with higher energy bills, the Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund is available to help. Region President for Delmarva Power Marcus Beal tells the Talk of Delmarva about how the program came about… He adds that they thought it was the right thing to do as a company. Through a fund…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Carol Tabor – Ocean View – Sunset over the Indian River. Click for full view
Read MoreDover Man Charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide in Thursday Shooting
A Dover man has been arrested in a shooting that resulted in the death of a 59 year old Dover man. Dover Police began their investigation Thursday evening when they were called to an apartment on Courtside Drive. They found the 59 year old victim with a gun shot wound to the upper body. He…
Read More41st District Representative Rich Collins will Not Run for Re-election in 2026
41st District Representative Rich Collins has announced that he will not run for re-election. Representative Collins made the announcement on Monday’s “Your Turn Delmarva” with MJ Powell on the Talk of Delmarva. He was first elected in 2014 to serve the 41st District, which includes the municipalities of Millsboro, Dagsboro, Frankford, and Selbyville, as well…
Read MoreBerlin Police Chief Announces Retirement
Berlin Police Chief Arnold Downing has announced his retirement after over 30 years in service to the community of Berlin. Downing began with the Berlin PD in 1991 and was appointed Acting Chief in February of 2000 and appointed Chief on December 1, 2002. Downing was the first African American administrator and first African American…
Read MoreBlessings for Badges to Prepare and Deliver Thanksgiving Meals to Working First Responders on Thursday
There will be lots of activity at the Millsboro and Leipsic Fire Halls Wednesday night and Thursday morning as volunteers for Mountaire’s non-profit Blessings for Badges put together hot meals for every first responder that will be away from family at work on Thanksgiving. Food, funding and manpower has been donated by restaurants and service…
Read MoreDover Man Charged in Shooting Incident Sunday Morning in Dover
Dover Police were called to West Loockerman Street early Sunday morning for a shots fired complaint. Police were able to determine that 36 year old Anthony Simpson of Dover fired a handgun in front of a crowd and left in a vehicle. He was found in an apartment on South New Street and arrested without…
Read MoreAuction for DNREC Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tags Begins Tues, Nov 25
DNREC will kick off the 75th Anniversary celebration of Delaware State Parks in 2026 with the annual low-digit surf fishing plate auction – which begins on Tuesday at 9am at usgovbid.com. Get your bid in by Thursday, December 11th to support efforts to preserve the state’s natural and historic resources – and maintain popular recreational opportunities. There…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/24/25
User 284190339 · 11-24-25 Fishing Report Sunday the weather was less than perfect, but fishermen went out in the ocean and caught fish. I stopped by Lewes Harbour Marina just in time to see Andrew Connors finish cleaning a four-man limit of tog caught on Fenwick Shoal. I didn’t get the angler’s name, but I…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 11/22/25
  NAME: Marty / 410-446-4583 / Ocean View ITEM: 2 Minelab Vanquish 440 IQ Metal Detectors DESCRIPTION: Easy to use with automatic settings for beach, relics, coins and custom. Includes a 10″ x 7″ coil, earphones, rain cover and 4 “AA” batteries. Original box included. Willing to teach how to use it. AMOUNT: $225/each…
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