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Dover Woman Injured in March 3rd Crash Dies from Injuries

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2024
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A crash on Sunday, March 3rd on North Dupont Highway in the area of Rose Bowl Road in Dover has turned deadly. Delaware State Police say a Toyota pulled into the crossover at the entrance for Pinewood Acres but failed to remain stopped and pulled into the path of a southbound BMW and was struck.…

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“We the Veterans” – March 28 in Dover

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2024
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Veterans Day at Legislative Hall March 28, 2024 Veterans, step into history at Legislative Hall in Dover, DE on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, as we rally together in a truly monumental way. Your presence at the “People’s House” is not just welcomed but essential, as we gather to rally…

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Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 3-16-24

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2024
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John – 410-754-6955 – Samsung A14 5G Cell phone – $113 obo Mike – 302-381-4686 – LOOKING FOR: A UTV with dump bed up to $5000 Hal – 410-202-6857 – TroyBuilt Wood splitter, 33 ton – $800 obo – 2001 Toyota Highlander, v6, 300,000 – $1500 Tim – 302-399-9409 – LOOKING FOR: EGO battery powered…

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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 16, 2024
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Barry Clark – Salisbury City Park bridge mirrored. Click for full view

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Rehoboth Beach Increases Fees & Adopts $38.6-million FY 2025 Budget

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2024
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The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners adopted a $38.6-million budget for FY 2025 on Friday. The new budget increases some fees, and focuses on staff resourcing and capital investments. In order to balance the budget, the Commissioners voted Friday in favor of committing to an anticipated 29% property tax increase – a vote on the property tax…

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Ocean City Irish Festival & St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2024
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The Ocean City St Patrick’s Day parade will step off at noon on Saturday and will move down Coastal Highway from 60th Street to 45th Street, where the Irish Festival (begins at 11am) takes place. The Delmarva Irish-American Club sponsors the parade – and is also offering a live stream for anyone who can’t be…

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FREE Sussex County Health and Wellness Fair Saturday in Georgetown

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2024
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The Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium is holding a FREE Sussex County Health and Wellness Fair from 10am to 2pm Saturday at the CHEER Community Center in Georgetown. This health fair takes into account the picture of a person’s whole health – from mental and physical well-being to the health of finances and homes. There will…

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Dewey Beach Discusses Marijuana Ordinance, but No Vote

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2024
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When it comes to personal use marijuana the laws in the Town of Dewey Beach do not match the recent changes in state law that have been passed by the General Assembly. There was no action Friday by the Commissioners as an updated ordinance is not ready for a vote. However, Town Manager Bill Zolper…

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Fallen Heroes Bill Clears MD State Senate

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2024
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The Fallen Heroes legislation sponsored by Maryland State Senator Mary Beth Carozza has been passed by the full Senate. Senate Bill 897 was passed Thursday with a unanimous vote – and will eliminate the tax liability on the death benefits of the families of first responders – specifically law enforcement and firefighters – who died…

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Delmar, DE Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison on Felony Drug Charges

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2024
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A Delmar, Delaware man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for felony drug possession. Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Wicomico County Matthew Maciarello sentenced 24 year old Japree Ayers to 80 years in prison – suspending all but 40 years of active incarceration with 10 of those being a minimum mandatory…

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House Bill Would Increase Penalties for Drivers Who Fail to Yield Right-of-Way for Emergency Vehicles with Lights & Sirens Activated

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2024
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Legislation sponsored by 4th District State Representative Jeff Hilovsky focuses on protecting police, paramedics and firefighters and facilitating prompt emergency response. House Bill 329 would increase the penalties for motorists who fail to yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle with its lights and sirens operating. The fine for a first offense would…

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Bill Introduced to Protect 1st Responders & Emergency Equipment

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2024
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A measure pending action in the General Assembly would increase the consequences for those whose actions endanger first responders or damage emergency equipment. House Bill 323 is sponsored by 35th District State Representative Jesse Vanderwende after an incident in his district last November. Fire trucks from several companies responding to a fire at the New…

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Millville Man Charged with Home Improvement Fraud

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2024
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A Millville man has been arrested on charges of home improvement fraud. Delaware State Police say last June a Dover man contacted them to report a home improvement fraud. An investigation showed that 44 year old Jeremy Bowen of Delmarva Landscaping Solutions, LLC signed a contact in May of 2022 to install an inground pool…

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UPDATED: Right Whale Slow Zone Extended off Ocean City Through March 29th

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2024
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UPDATED – 03/15/24 – Another extension of the voluntary right whale slow zone after the Ocean City buoy re-detected the presence of right whales east of Ocean City on Thursday. The slow zone means that all boaters must slow to 10 knots or less for right whales – or avoid the area. The slow zone…

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UPDATED: Amended ‘Permit to Purchase’ Bill Passes DE State Senate

By Mari Lou / March 15, 2024
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UPDATED – 03/15/24 – Several amendments by the State House to the “Permit to Purchase” (Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 2) measure have been approved by the State Senate on a partisan vote of 15 to 6. This comes after 15 proposed amendments by Republican Senators were defeated or stricken on Wednesday. The measure…

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Ridgely Town Commissioners Suspend Police Department

By Mari Lou / March 13, 2024
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The Town of Ridgely has suspended it’s entire police department. Details are few but the Town has placed this announcement on its website. “The Commissioners of Ridgley (the “Commissioners”) suspended with pay the entirety of theRidgely Police Department (the “Department”), effectively immediately, pending investigationby the Office of the Maryland State Prosecutor. The Commissioners are currently…

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Voting Rights Advocates Launch Campaign to Secure & Expand Access to Voting for Delawareans

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2024
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The ACLU of Delaware and other voting rights advocates have launched a campaign to secure and expand access to voting for Delawareans. This campaign will elevate the positions of candidates on critical democracy issues and utilize community organizing, lobbying and legal advocacy to ensure voters can cast their ballots without encountering barriers. Additional information from…

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Public Hearing Wednesday on a Draft Addendum to the American Eel Interstate Fishery Management Plan

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2024
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The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will hold a hybrid public hearing Wednesday evening to gather input on Draft Addendum VII to American Eel Interstate Fishery Management Plan. The public hearing will allow the public to participate either in person at the Dover Public Library from 6 to 8pm – or remotely. Officials say the…

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Legislation has Been Filed to Create the Office of the Inspector General in Delaware

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2024
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Legislation that would create the Office of the Inspector General, Senate Bill 21, has been filed in the Delaware General Assembly. Sponsored by Senator Laura Sturgeon(D), this would create a new, independent watchdog agency empowered to investigate waste, fraud and abuse in the executive and legislative branches of the state government. If passed by the…

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UPDATED: Sussex County Council Recognized Retiree Patricia Faucett and Honored the County Engineering Team

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2024
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UPDATED – 03/12/24 – The Sussex County Council recognized Retiree Patricia Faucett with a tribute during this week’s Council meeting. She worked in the Finance Department as a Financial Management and Internal Control Officer – serving the County for 24 years and one month. County Administrator Todd Lawson announced that the County’s Engineering team was…

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Fire Damages Home in Enchanted Acres off Long Neck Road

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2024
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Firefighters from Indian River were called to a home on Kings Lane in the Enchanted Acres development off Long Neck Road just after 2 Tuesday morning. When they arrived at the scene they found smoke and fire coming from a single wide. Fire officials believe the fire was in the walls near the rear of…

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Dover Man Charged after Sexual Relationship with Teen Athlete/Employee

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2024
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A Dover man has been arrested after a relationship with a former athlete and employee on Legends Elite in Dover. A Dover Police investigation showed that 31 year old Thomas Keaton had a sexual relationship with a female athlete and employee of the gym who was 17 years old when the relationship which occurred in…

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Hartly Man Arrested After Drug Investigation

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2024
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A Hartly man has been arrested after Delaware State Police executed a search warrant at a residence in Hartly on Monday evening. The search warrant for a home on Hartly Road was obtained after a two-month long investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs from the property. Detectives detained 55 year old George Doby and…

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UPDATED: Gold Alert Canceled for Frederica Woman

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2024
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UPDATED – 03/12/24 – A Gold Alert issued by Delaware State Police Troop 3 for Kathryn Cubbage has been canceled. Kathryn has been located. =============================== ORIGINAL STORY – 03/09/24 – A Gold Alert has been issued for 64 year old Kathryn Cubbage of Frederica. Delaware State Police say Cubbage was last seen at her home…

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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 12, 2024
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Fishing boat in the fog at the West Ocean City Harbor. Click for full view

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