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Sussex County Council Meets at 1:15pm Tuesday

By Mari Lou / September 28, 2026

The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday – afternoon – beginning at 1:15pm. County Administrator Todd Lawson will discuss a library advisory board appointment and Director of Utility Planning and Design Review, John Ashman will discuss a posting a notice for public hearing for the Briarstone Sewer Annexation in the Greenwood area. There are five public…

2 State Forest Rd Intersections West of Georgetown to Become All-Way Stops Tues & Wed

By Mari Lou / September 28, 2026

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will be converting the intersection of State Forest Road and Wilson Hill Road west of Georgetown to an All-Way Stop control with new signs and pavement markings. The work will occur on Tuesday, September 29 – pending weather. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will be converting the intersection…

25 Delaware Communities Nominated For Next Generation Of Opportunity Zones

By Mari Lou / September 28, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer has announced 25 census tracts that have been nominated for the next generation of Opportunity Zones. These zones target communities where economic need and opportunities for private investment can come together to create jobs, strengthen neighborhoods and drive long-term growth. Seven tracts are in Sussex County, five in Kent County – most…

MDOT Begins Westbound Route 50 Resurfacing in Trappe in Talbot County

By Mari Lou / September 28, 2026

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has begun resurfacing 2.5 miles of westbound US 50 (Ocean Gateway) between Barber Road and Sanderstown Road in Trappe, Talbot County. Work includes milling, paving, striping and installation of new reflective pavement markings and edge line rumble strips. Drivers will see single-lane closures during work hours, 9…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/28/26

By Mari Lou / September 28, 2026

User 284190339 · 09-28-26 Fishing Report There was a gale warning up on Sunday and with a steady rain for most of the day. I doubt anyone was fishing and if they were, they must love a fish much more than me. Looking ahead to next week the weather and the water should settle out…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 28, 2026

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Growing beach cliff from Ocean City Fishing Pier. Click for full view

Sunday Storm Update

By Mari Lou / September 27, 2026

Storm update – Sunday morning.   We still have a Coastal Flood warning until 2pm and a Wind Advisory till noon today. The storm is still churning off the coast of  New Jersey and New York.   We can expect heavier rain through the morning hours – with a gradual decrease in rainfall during the afternoon. According…

Savannah Road Drawbridge Maintenance Work Set for Sept 30 in Lewes

By Mari Lou / September 27, 2026

Bridge maintenance work is scheduled for the Savannah Road drawbridge in Lewes on Wednesday, September 30 from 6am to 10pm. Motorists may experience intermittent traffic delays during this time.  

DelDOT to Convert Georgetown-area Intersection of Wilson Hill & State Forest Roads to All Way Stop

By Mari Lou / September 27, 2026

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will be converting the intersection of State Forest Road and Wilson Hill Road west of Georgetown to an All-Way Stop control with new signs and pavement markings. The work will occur on Tuesday, September 29 – pending weather. Flaggers will be on-site to direct motorists at the intersection. Motorists…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/27/26

By Mari Lou / September 27, 2026

 User 284190339 · 09-27-26 Fishing Report With a storm warning up on Sunday, no one was fishing. In a recent article in the Cape Gazette, I noted that ospreys eat fish other than menhaden. Dr. Bryan D. Watts from William and Mary answered that article. Dr. Watts points out that while ospreys do eat…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 27, 2026

Dianne Burk – Milford – Moon breaking through the clouds. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 09/26/26

By Mari Lou / September 26, 2026

    Community Item: Sons of American Legion Post #19 in Laurel will be holding a chicken barbecue to raise money for the local ROTC scholarship fund. The BBQ is on Saturday, October 3rd from 12 noon – 4 pm at the post located at 12168 Laurel Road in Laurel, Delaware. The cost is $10…

Georgetown Man Arrested for Theft of HVAC Units

By Mari Lou / September 26, 2026

A Georgetown man has been arrested after an investigation in the theft of HVAC units in Sussex County. Delaware State Police were called to West Piney Grove Road in Georgetown just before 9am on September 15 where they learned that an unknown suspect removed an HVAC unit from the residence. Police were called later that…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/26/26

By Mari Lou / September 26, 2026

User 284190339 · 09-26-26 Fishing Report We now are under a storm warning and a coastal flood watch. To the best of my knowledge, no one has been fishing and I doubt any will venture out in the forecasted 17-foot seas. Other points of the President’s Executive Order include: Improve Recreational fisheries economic data so…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 26, 2026

Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Quieter days at the Rehoboth Bay Sailing Club at sunset in Dewey Beach. Click for full view

UPDATED: Maryland Flags Ordered Lowered to Half-Staff Effective Immediately

By Mari Lou / September 25, 2026

Governor Wes Moore has ordered Maryland flags lowered to half-staff effective immediately. This is to honor Chief George Bacorn, Chief of Police for the Denton Police Department who died Friday. Information regarding the raising of the Maryland flag will be issued at a later time. ================================================== UPDATED – 09/25/26 – 8:20pm – Maryland State Police are…

North Millsboro Bypass/Senator Richard S. Cordrey Bypass Celebrates First Birthday!

By Mari Lou / September 25, 2026

It’s been one year since the North Millsboro Bypass opened on September 25, 2025. DelDOT Secretary Shanté Hastings says that 8000 vehicles travel the bypass daily – but increases to 10,000 per day during the summer – and that includes over 1300 tractor-trailers that are no longer driving through downtown Millsboro. The bypass, recently renamed…

DELAYS & CLOSINGS – September 25 – 27

By Mari Lou / September 25, 2026

CLOSINGS/DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS – September 25 – 27       last updated  6:15pm Oceans Calling Festival / Ocean City – Full Cancellation – Following the advice of the National Weather Service and in cooperation with local public officials, we must make the difficult decision to cancel Oceans Calling 2026. All ticket types purchased directly through Front Gate…

Milton Man Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges

By Mari Lou / September 25, 2026

A Milton man has pleaded not guilty after he was indicted by a federal grand jury on drug trafficking and firearms offenses on September 10. Court documents say 35 year old David Harmon was in possession of – with the intent to distribute 28 grams of crack cocaine – and in possession of a loaded…

DSP Investigate Robbery near Georgetown Thursday Night

By Mari Lou / September 25, 2026

Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery Thursday night at the Fishhook Mobile Home Park near Georgetown. Police were called around 9:30pm and learned that two unknown black male suspects approached a 78 year old woman as she got out of her car at her home. The suspects pushed the victim – stole her purse…

US Supreme Court OK’s Use of US Dept of Homeland Security Federal Citizenship Database in November Elections

By Mari Lou / September 25, 2026

On Friday the US Supreme Court gave a green light to the use of the US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) federal citizenship database to verify voters ahead of the mid-term election in November. A ruling from a federal judge in Washington, DC blocked DHS from collecting individuals Social Security numbers, citizenship status and other…

Several Delaware Fire/First Responder Organizations Receive FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants

By Mari Lou / September 25, 2026

FEMA this week awarded over $47-million in grant funding for fire departments and other first responder organizations in the Mid-Atlantic – including Delaware. The Delaware State Fire School in Dover will receive over $451,000 from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants.  Bethany Beach VFC was also awarded over $310,000. and two New Castle County fire companies…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/25/26

By Mari Lou / September 25, 2026

User 284190339 · 09-25-26 Fishing Report No change in the fishing since Wednesday. I even called Captain Bones and Smith Bait in hopes that they might have something to report. They did not. Since the President issued his Executive Order, Congress had to do something equally appropriate, and they have passed the MAPOceans Act. This…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 25, 2026

Jean Messick – Millsboro – End of the day at Long Neck. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/24/26

By Mari Lou / September 24, 2026

User 284190339 · 09-24-26 Fishing Report The State Parks has closed all Delaware beach crossings and my attempt to contact Old Inlet were met with an answering machine. With seas running to 14 feet and northeast winds upwards of 40 knots, I didn’t bother to call anyone else. President Trump has signed an Executive Order,…