Mari Lou
Marty Barrett – Milton – Overlooking Gordons Pond.
Three people have been arrested in an undercover operation in Talbot County that targeted child predators. This operation, led by the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office began the week of April 12 and targeted predators who were sexually exploiting children online. Each of the three arrested engaged in harmful communications with undercover officers who believed they…
Delaware State Police conducted a traffic top on a Dodge Dakota in Leipsic Sunday afternoon after learning the license plate was assigned to a different vehicle. After contacting the driver, 55 year old Francis Robinson of Dover, the trooper observed signs of impairment and saw open beer cans inside the vehicle. Robinson refused standardized field…
UPDATED – 04/27/27 – Delaware State Police have identified 26 year old Anthony Hunt of Lewes as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash west of Lewes early Sunday morning. =================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 04/26/26 – A single vehicle crash Sunday morning just after midnight left a Lewes man dead. Delaware State Police…
The Honorable Timothy Fox, Jr. has joined the Court of Chancery as Magistrate in Chancery. Magistrate Fox’s chambers will be located in Wilmington, but will handle matters throughout the State of Delaware. He replaces Senior Magistrate Selena Molina who retired from the bench earlier this year. Before joining the bench, Magistrate Fox served for 12…
The Delaware Department of Agriculture has issued a request for proposals for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. About $402,000 has been allotted through the federal Farm Bill to fund through a competitive grant process innovative projects supporting specialty crops and creating new and better markets for the Delaware specialty crop industry. Applications will…
Choptank Electric is facing rising costs for electricity and beginning in May, most members will see an increase in their monthly bills of approximately $5.45. This is a direct pass-through cost from their not-for-profit wholesale power provider, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC), where Choptank purchases the electricity that is distributed to you. Choptank’s internal costs,…
As the warmer weather arrives, we’re spending more time outdoors. DNREC and the Delaware Division of Public Health remind you to take simple steps to avoid tick bites and reduce the risk of tick-borne illnesses like Lyme Disease. Ticks are active in Delaware year-round, not just in warmer months, and can be found in wooded,…
With Cruisin’ Ocean City rolling into town at the end of this week, The Town of Ocean City will implement the Special Event Zone – beginning Tuesday – through Sunday, May 3rd. The entire city is part of the designated zone – which includes reduced speed limits and increased fines for violations. The City will…
User 284190339 · 04-27-26 Fishing Report Sunday did not live up to its gale warning billing, but the small craft advisory still kept boats off the ocean and bay. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle reported that the beach was awash and they had no reports from Indian River Inlet. So much for the bad news.…
State Representative Debra Heffernan announced Thursday that she will retire from the House of Representatives at the end of her term this fall. Heffernan has served District 6 since 2010 – and before that spent 5 years on the Brandywine School Board. Heffernan has served as the Kids Caucus chair for 14 years and has…
Last week Delaware State Police honored their 2025 Trooper of the Year and Professional Staff of the Year recipients. The 2025 Trooper of the Year comes from Troop 5 in Bridgeville – Cpl Robert Prettyman – who was chosen from twelve nominees for his outstanding character and integrity and whose actions or performance significantly exceeded…
User 284190339 · 04-26-26 Fishing Report Saturday the weather was cold and windy. Sunday it will be worst. Small craft advisories have been up all day on Saturday and will be replaced by a gale warning on Sunday. Friday, Old Inlet Bait and Tackle reported the first bluefish of the year caught from the beach…
  NAME: American Legion Post #19 / Laurel / 302-875-9948 ITEM: Plant Bingo DESCRIPTION: The Legion is hosting a plant bingo on May 8, 2026 from 6 to 10 pm at their hall, located at 12168 Laurel Rd., Laurel, DE. Prizes for the winners will be plants.  NAME: Trey / Salisbury / 410-422-9798…
UPDATED – 04/25/26 – Voters in Milford’s Second Ward have chosen Marianina Pletcher as their representative on the City Council. Pletcher won 72 votes. Kimberly Wills garnered 31 votes and Desiray Anderson won 19 votes. Pletcher will be sworn in during the Council’s organizational meeting on Monday, May 4th at 6pm. Several candidates ran unopposed –…
Since last July, chicken growers in Maryland have run their farms under the terms of an expired permit – which was required by the State. On Friday the Maryland Department of the Environment released the 2025 general discharge permit for animal feeding operations or CAFO permit. This will replace the expired permit on May 8…
Delaware State Police were on patrol near School House Road in New Castle when the spotted a Kia Sportage traveling southbound at a high rate of speed. Police attempted a traffic stop, but the driver sped away. Police gave chase, but discontinued the pursuit for safety concerns south of the Roth Bridge. Police later spotted…
Governor Matt Meyer has signed House Bill 277. This measure codifies the Delaware State Police to make available a “blue envelope” for use by a person with a disability. The intent is to increase safety for both officers and person with a disability during a traffic stop. The ‘blue envelope’ includes written information for officers…
User 284190339 · 04-25-26 Fishing Report Friday, we had almost perfect fishing weather. I went to Indian River Inlet to catch the incoming current and the ocean looked like a big lake. I saw several private boats head out to take advantage of the beautiful conditions. I set myself up on the southside sitting on…
SA Harrison – Millsboro -Baywood Lake
UPDATED – 04/24/26 – Two additional cases of measles have been reported by Maryland Health officials – both in residents of the Baltimore metro area who traveled to an area in the US with active measles transmission. Officials are working to identify people who may have come into contact with the individuals. At this time there…
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Investigators need your help to identify individuals in connection to a shooting that occurred on March 26, 2026, between approximately 7:40pm and 7:45pm at 800 Lynnhaven Drive, Apartment E2, in Pocomoke. The female pictured drove and dropped the suspects off and was with them following the shooting. The three males pictured…
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which provides a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unneeded, unused or expired prescription drugs. The day also helps to educate the public about the potential for abuse of medications. Take back drugs between 10am and 2pm at a variety of locations – including –…
As part of the 75th Anniversary of Delaware State Parks, an historical marker will be unveiled at 9:30 Saturday morning at Battery Park on Clinton Street in Delaware City to commemorate Fort Delaware. The marker commemorates the Fort’s role in the Civil War. Fort Delaware has helped to protect the ports of Philadelphia and Wilmington…