Worcester County Public Schools Announces Interim Chief Academic Officer
Jennifer Sills has been named Interim Chief Academic Officer for grades pre-kindergarten through 8th by Worcester County Public Schools. Sills brings over 20 years of experience within Worcester Schools – along with a strong record of instructional leadership and innovation. In this position Sill will oversee curriculum and instruction for elementary and middle grades –…
Read MoreEden Man Sentenced to 1 Year for Vehicular Manslaughter
An Eden man has been sentenced for criminally negligent vehicular manslaughter in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 38 year old Jeffrey Garnett on April 24th to the maximum sentence of three years in prison – suspending all but 1 year to be service in the Wicomico County Detention Center.…
Read MoreNo Regular Meeting of Sussex County Council on Tuesday – Meet for Budget Workshop
The Sussex County Council will not have a regular meeting on Tuesday. They are meeting at 9am for a budget workshop at the Sussex County Public Safety Complex in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public. The next regular meeting of the Council is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12.
Read MoreDNREC to Hold Community Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease on May 13 in Laurel
There will be a community meeting on the recent detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Delaware’s white-tailed deer in Laurel on Wednesday, May 13th. DNREC invites the public to attend and get more information about CWD, ask questions and understand the state’s next steps. Also learn how the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s surveillance…
Read MoreMilton Police Make Felony Armed Robbery Arrest
Milton Police were called to the Park Royal Apartments around noon on Saturday for a report of an armed robbery. Police learned that a 17 year old male had a handgun and demanded $500 from another juvenile male. After receiving the money the suspect ran off on foot. With help from Delaware State Police and…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Earl Cooper, DE GOP Congressional Candidate – 05-04-26
Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/04/26
User 284190339 · 05-04-26 Fishing Report Sunday, we had small craft advisories up and that shut down any thoughts of sea bass fishing. I guess we were lucky that the Weather God let us have the first two days of the season. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle reported that tog fishing was good during the…
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Jean Messick – Millsboro – Here comes the sun over the Indian River Bay.
Read More2 Injured in Pedestrian Crash in Dewey Beach; 1 Arrested for DUI & other Offenses
Dewey Beach Police are investigating a pedestrian crash just before 2 Sunday morning. Police say a Prius driven by a Florida man struck two pedestrians crossing Coastal Highway in a marked crosswalk near New Orleans Street. Police say a 25 year old Lewes man was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries and released.…
Read MoreRestored PRR #60 to Arrive in Lewes Tuesday & Reunited with Caboose & Tender for National Train Day on Saturday
The Pennsylvania Railroad Locomotive #60 will arrive at Lewes Junction on Tuesday, May 5th at 7am. The historic, cosmetically restored 1913 steam engine will be transported in 3 segments from two locations. The boiler and trucks will come from Marshallton, Delaware and the cab will be delivered by a trucking company from Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee where…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/03/26
User 284190339 · 05-03-26 Fishing Report Saturday saw a dry day with a little bit of wind on the open water. This did not stop boats from going out after black sea bass. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid had 87 sea bass on Friday and did not report her number on Saturday. Several private…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 05/02/26
  NAME: John / 302-682-1047 ITEM: Kenwood TS 590 sg ham radio transceiver DESCRIPTION: HF radio 6 meters to 160, 100 watts, in fine condition no issues, power cord and hand mic, original box and owners manual included AMOUNT: $800 you pick up no shipping ITEM: Astron rs 35m dual meter 35 amp power…
Read MoreTransportation Officials Urge Caution in Work Zones Following Recent Crashes
The National Work Zone Safety Awareness campaign was held in recent days as the number of work zone crews—and roadway workers nationwide—increases. Charlie Gischlar, Deputy Director of Communications for the Maryland State Highway Administration, tells the Talk of Delmarva it has been a tragic last week, with multiple fatal crashes reported in work zones. On…
Read More2026 Dewey Beach Monday Movies on the Beach
2026 Ocean City / Sunset Park Party Nights!
2026 25th Anniversary Milton Concert Series – Sound of Summer 2026
2026 Lewes Summer Concert Series at Stango Park – In Celebration of America250
Delmar Woman Charged with Drug Offenses after Traffic Stop in Felton
A traffic stop by Felton Police on Route 13 near Midstate Road on Friday led to the arrest of a Delmar woman on drug charges. Police stopped the vehicle just before 2pm and during the investigation a K-9 alerted to the presence of illegal substances inside the vehicle. A search turned up 139 bags of…
Read MoreMeasles Confirmed in Traveler who Visited Hyattsville, Dulles Airport & Various Washington Metro Area Transit Lines
If you were at the New Hampshire Business Center in Hyattsville on April 24th – you may have been exposed to the measles. Maryland Department of Health was notified of a confirmed case of measles in a Washington, DC resident who visited the New Hampshire Business Center as well as Dulles International Airport – Concourse…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Injured in Crash North of Millsboro Friday
A single vehicle crash Friday morning on Bethesda Road just north of Avenue of Honor sent a Georgetown man to the hospital. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that around 11:45 Friday morning a Honda Accord was northbound on Bethesda Road at an apparent high rate of speed when the Accord went off…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/02/26
User 284190339 · 05-02-26 Fishing Report Friday, I went sea bass fishing on the Angler out of Ocean City, Maryland. I was up at 0325 but still got to the boat at 0545 because of a personal problem with my equipment at home. Thanks to the help of the mates, I was able to get…
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Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Unity Square in Salisbury
Read MoreResidential Fire East of Dagsboro Under Investigation by State Fire Marshal’s Office
Firefighters from Millville were called for a residential structure fire Thursday night just before 11pm on Judith Lane. Crews responding to the scene found the home fully involved in fire. Firefighters from multiple fire companies throughout Sussex County were called to assist or provide backup. Fire officials say the residents were at home when the…
Read MoreUnemployment in March in Sussex County Drops – Statewide Remains Steady
Unemployment in Delaware in March remained steady at 5.4%, however in Sussex County the unemployment rate dropped from 5.7% in February to 5.3% in March. Delaware labor officials the state’s labor force participation rate fell to a record low of 59.1% in March – with data going back to 1976. They attribute the decline to…
Read MoreUPDATED: Lewes Man Indicted for 1st Degree Murder in Death of Grandmother
UPDATED – 05/01/26 –Â Delaware State Police have secured a murder indictment for 30 year old Dempsey Fritchey of Lewes after an assault that occurred in January in Lewes. Fritchey was indicted by a Sussex County Grand Jury for 1st degree murder and remains committed to the Department of Correction. The 72-year-old victim, identified as Elizabeth…
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