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Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Sailing to Cape May – taken from the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse. Click for full view
Read MoreOne Arrested in Double Stabbing in Salisbury
Salisbury Police are investigating an assault with knife that occurred on Mill Pond Lane in Mill Pond Village. Police say one adult female suspect has been taken into custody and two adult female victims are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries by Salisbury EMS. The Talk of Delmarva will have more as information becomes available.
Read MoreMaryland Expands Fall Outreach Campaign For COVID-19 Bivalent Boosters
The state of Maryland continues to expand its COVIDReady campaign to encourage Marylanders to maximize their protection against COVID-19 and the flu this fall and winter. The bivalent boosters—which contain “tools” (spike proteins of the virus) to target the original COVID-19 virus as well as its omicron variants—are available at more than 850 pharmacies, clinics, and local…
Read MoreSalisbury City Council Clears Way for Collective Bargaining Rights for City Employees
The Salisbury City Council has unanimously approved a charter amendment that clears the way for City employees to organize and bargain collectively through representative employee organizations of their choosing. In the coming months, City Administration will forward to City Council a draft Labor Code which comprehensively lists and defines the rights of employees and employer.…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for 5th DUI
A Dover man has been arrested after a traffic stop Saturday evening. Delaware State Police spotted a BMW speeding on North DuPont Highway near Dyke Branch Road just before 10pm on September 10 and stopped the vehicle. When he contacted the driver, 36 year old Antholyn Vaquiz, the trooper detected alcohol on his breath and…
Read MoreWorcester County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Missing 13 Year Old
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find a missing 13 year old. Gracen Daisey was seen walking away from Seaside Christian Academy this morning – in the direction of the West Ocean City Tanger Outlets. At the time she was wearing a camouflage shirt and khaki shorts. An update from the Sheriff’s…
Read MoreEarly Morning Storm Causes Damage & Power Outages in Rehoboth Beach; Clean Up Underway
UPDATED – 2pm – The second block of Hickman Street is closed due to a downed tree and power line. The City will begin picking up tree and yard debris today. Residents should collect smaller yard debris in brown paper bags or the brown container provided by the city. Limbs and other debris may be…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested in 4 Armed Robberies in Dover
A Dover man has been arrested after four armed robberies within the past week. Dover Police say the robberies occurred Saturday, September 3rd in the parking lots at the Burlington Coat Factory, One Stop, and Club Apartments. The final robbery occurred on September 11th at the Lake Club Apartments. Each robbery involved two black men…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced on Fentanyl Possession & Distribution
A Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to one count of possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl. Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 34 year old Darius Deal to 20 years in prison with all but eight years suspended which is to be served in the Maryland Department of Corrections, followed by…
Read MoreDelaware 2022 Primary Election Coverage
Camden Police Report Woman Missing Since April
Camden Police are looking for a missing woman. Police say the family of 23 year old Brenda Wanjiku reported that she left their residence in April of this year and has not been seen or heard from since. Her vehicle was found in Washington, DC but she was not found with the vehicle. The Washington,…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 09-13-22 – “Mud Slinging”
Delmarva Bike Week/Ocean City Bike Fest This week
Delmarva Bike Week and Ocean City Bike Fest take place this week through the weekend. Thousands of motorcycles will roll into the Delmarva area and drivers need to be aware and look twice for motorcycles. So far this year in Delaware there have been 144 crashes involving motorcycles with 47 serious injuries and 15 deaths.…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Robbery
A Dover man has been arrested after a robbery complaint Saturday at the Kent Budget Inn. Dover Police contacted the victim who told them 30 year old Bryan Say came to her room, showed a firearm and demanded property from her. She turned over her cell phone and cash – and Say ran off on…
Read MoreSalisbury PD Investigating Body Found in Pond
Salisbury Police are conducting a death investigation into an adult male who was found deceased in a pond in the area of Coventry Lane on Saturday afternoon. The individual has been preliminarily identified and the body was taken to the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to…
Read MoreIt’s Primary Election Day in Delaware
It’s Primary Election Day in Delaware! Polls open this morning at 7am and will remain open until 8pm. In a Delaware Primary – only registered Democrats and Republicans can vote – and you’ll only see the candidates listed for your party and districts. If you have not yet registered – you can do so at…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 9-12-22
Monday, we had small craft advisories up on the ocean, but no coastal flood advisories and the small craft advisories expired at 6:00 PM. Lewes Harbour Marina said no boats left the dock and no one answered the phone at Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em so I don’t think they had any business either. Lewes…
Read MoreDELAWARE ELECTIONS – Who, What, Where & When
There are a lot of new things about voting in Delaware. Vote by Mail was new during the pandemic, early voting is new to the First State this year. The Delaware Primary Election is Tuesday, September 13. The Delaware General Election is Tuesday, November 8. The polls will be open from 7am to 8pm for…
Read MoreMonkeypox Vaccinations to be Available at AIDS Walk on Saturday
There are currently 33 cases of monkeypox in Delaware – 22 in New Castle County, 2 in Kent and 9 in Sussex. Delaware Public Health is offering vaccinations to people who are at a higher risk of exposure. Next Saturday is AIDS Walk Delaware – in both New Castle and Sussex Counties. During these events,…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced for Animal Cruelty
An investigation into a dead cat has led to a conviction for Christopher Truitt of Salisbury on a charge of felony animal cruelty and 2 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty. A box containing the cat was found in December of 2021 on Dixon Road – the micro-chipped kitten had be recently adopted from the Worcester…
Read MoreFire in Pocomoke Intentionally Set
Firefighters from Marion Volunteer Fire Department were called for a structure fire on Rehoboth Road near Pocomoke in Somerset County just after midnight this morning. The fire was discovered by a passerby and investigators say the fire began inside the structure and was intentional. Damage is estimated at $1000 – anyone with information should contact…
Read MoreChanges to Visitor Policy at Beebe Healthcare’s Rollins Lewes Campus
Beebe Healthcare is making a few changes to the Margaret H. Rollins Lewes Campus. Beginning today, Monday, September 12 – inpatients may have well visitors throughout their stay and pediatric patients may have two well parents or caregivers around the clock. As a continuation of Beebe’s existing policy, visitors are not permitted for COVID-19 patients…
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