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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 26, 2024
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Jean Nussle – Powellville – Blue bird at Adkins Mill Park in Powellville. Click for full view

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Ocean City to File Lawsuit Against BOEM over US Wind Project

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2024
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The Town of Ocean City has obtained the legal services of Marzulla Law, LLC, to file a lawsuit against the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in connection with the US Wind project. Resort officials are continuing their efforts to protect the coastline and community and this action is being taken with the unified support…

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Accidental Fire Damages Home Under Renovation in Westover

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2024
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Princess Anne firefighters were called to a home on Revells Neck Road in Westover for a structure fire just after 2pm on Friday. Firefighters found a two-story home under renovation – with no smoke alarms present. Investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office found the fire was accidental and that it began on the…

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Houston Man Arrested by Milford Police after Altercation Tuesday

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2024
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Milford Police were called to North Washington Street on Tuesday for an altercation between a man and two women. Police were told the man had a firearm and ran from the scene. Police were able to locate the man in a parking lot on Park Avenue and detained him. The firearm was also located. Further…

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DE Office of the Marijuana Commissioner Holds Public License Lottery

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2024
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On Thursday, the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) held a public license lottery to determine the selection of applicants across several categories – including cultivation, manufacturing, retail and testing – for Delaware’s regulated marijuana industry. Member of the Delaware General Assembly and oversight bodies and independent auditors were on hand to witness the proceedings…

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Construction on Shared-Use Path Along Crisfield Hwy Underway in Somerset County

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2024
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Maryland Transportation crews began work last week on the next phase of the 12-mile shared-use path that will run parallel to Maryland 413/Crisfield Highway from Route 13 to the Big Annemessex River in Somerset County. The path is a pedestrian and bicycle path and also includes a parking lot, new signage and pavement markings. There…

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Easton Airport Runway Closure

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2024
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On Monday, Runway 4/22 at the Easton Airport will be close at 9am, except for scheduled large aircraft arrivals and departures ONLY. The runway will reopen on Friday, November 1 at 7pm. This is all part of the Airfield Modernization Program which is well underway. There are no weekend closures expected. Runway 15/33 will remain…

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Somerset County Public Schools Responds to Recent School Bus Issue

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2024
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Last week was National School Bus Safety Week – but on Thursday, Somerset County schools operated on a delayed opening because of issues with some of the school buses. Buses are inspected several times a year and during a recent Motor Vehicle Administration inspection event, several buses of the same make were called into question…

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UPDATE: Fairground Drive Shooting Suspect Convicted in Wicomico County Circuit Court Trial

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2024
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UPDATED – 10/25/24 – A Salisbury man has been convicted on charges of 1st degree murder and weapons offenses after a jury trial in Wicomico County Circuit Court. Sentencing has been postponed so that a pre-sentence investigation can be conducted. Court records show that on July 31st of 2023, 26 year old Antonio Oliver had…

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Easton PD Arrest 3 for Assault and 4th Suspect to be Charged with Attempted 1st & 2nd Degree Murder

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2024
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Four men have been arrested by Easton Police on active arrest warrants. Three of the men, aged 18 and 20, are charged with assault, reckless endangerment, false imprisonment and other offenses and have been released to the Talbot County Detention Center. The 4th suspect, 24 year old Raven Todd of Laurel, DE is charged with…

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Gov Moore Orders Review of Information Sharing Procedures for Youth Charged or Convicted of Violent Crime

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2024
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The Maryland State Board of Education has taken immediate action to amend its regulations regarding youth who have been charged with or convicted of violent crime – and are attending public school in Maryland. This week Governor Wes Moore ordered the Department of Juvenile Services to lead an interagency review of information sharing procedures for…

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Talbot County Burn Ban Issued

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2024
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Talbot County has issued a burn ban which is in effect from 2pm Friday, October 25th until Sunday, November 24th at 2pm, however the ban could be extended – or terminated under subsequent resolution. This ban was enacted by the Talbot County Council by an Administrative Resolution, which has banned ALL open-air burning throughout the…

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Long Lines Greet Voters for 1st Day of Early Voting in Delaware

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2024

Early voting began at 11 Friday morning – with long lines at many polling locations. Sussex County Election Director, Bo McDowell tells the Talk of Delmarva that voters arrive hours before the polls opened and they are currently working through the large backlogs and hope to catch up before the polls close at 7pm. Today…

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Gov. Carney Issues Statewide Drought Watch

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2024
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Delaware Governor John Carney has issued a statewide drought watch until further notice – on guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council. Delawareans are asked to voluntarily reduce outdoor uses of water during the drought watch. This comes as a result of the continuing scarcity of precipitation throughout the state – particularly northern New…

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Ocean City Police Looking for Bank Robbery Suspect

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2024
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Ocean City Police need your help to identify a suspect from a bank robbery in the midtown area just after 9 Friday morning. If you can identify this suspect – contact Detective Amy Gutowski at 410*520-5314. Anonymous tips may be left by calling 410-520-5136 or submitted via https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/police/crime-tips.  (Reference case # 2024-004794)

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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/25/24

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2024
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User 284190339 · 10 – 25 – 24 Fishing Report Thursday we had small craft advisories flying and no boats sailed from Lewes Harbour Marina or from Indian River Marina. It didn’t take the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission long to react to the Maryland Young of the Year Striped Bass Report. They are holding…

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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2024
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Chick Bradford – Harbeson – Looking north from Herring Point towards the Harbor of Refuge Light. Click for full view

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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/24/24

By Mari Lou / October 24, 2024
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User 284190339 · 10 – 24 – 24 Fishing Report The summer-like weather has not improved the fishing and Wednesday saw the action at Indian River Inlet slow down considerably. Small craft advisories are up for Thursday so it looks like things are going back to normal. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Katydid had a…

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School Opening Delay Thurs, Oct 24

By Mari Lou / October 24, 2024
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2 HOUR DELAY Somerset County Schools – to accommodate unexpected bussing challenges    

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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 24, 2024
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Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Wild turkeys in Ocean View. Click for full view

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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/23/24

By Mari Lou / October 23, 2024
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User 284190339 · 10-23-24 Fishing Report My, but we had a short fall. I always thought fall was followed by winter, but Tuesday was more like summer. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Katydid had a boat limit of sea bass and the Shooter Dog brought in 50 sea bass. The Jay Sea II had…

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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 23, 2024
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S A Harrison – Millsboro – Landscape at Baywood. Click for full view

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DE AG Puts Landlords in Violation of the DE Residential Landlord/Tenant Code on Notice

By Mari Lou / October 22, 2024
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Delaware AG Kathy Jennings is putting landlords on notice. In an open letter Jennings is highlighting commonly seen illegal lease provisions in residential leases – and that these leases must comply with the State’s Residential Landlord/Tenant Code, which ensures that tenants are not exploited. Jennings says that the DOJ will continue to monitor residential leases…

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DIAA Sends Formal Reprimand to Indian River High School over TV Ad

By Mari Lou / October 22, 2024
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Indian River High School has been issued a formal letter of reprimand by the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) for failure to comply with DIAA regulations concerning student-athlete eligibility and amateur status. This comes after the football team was part of a TV commercial promoting Hershey Exteriors. While no direct compensation or benefits were provided…

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MD Gov. Moore Announces New Digital Platform for Capital Grants Management

By Mari Lou / October 22, 2024
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The Maryland Department of General Services has launched a state-of-the-art capital grants management system that is a modernized digital platform. The new platform will manage all grants authorized beginning in 2017 and will deliver increased efficiencies and accessibility for future capital grants administration.  This program, which is designed by Submittable, will replace a cumbersome, manual-reliant…

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