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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2025

Amy Davis – Rehoboth Beach sunrise. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/23/25

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-23-25 Fishing Report Nothing but good news on Tuesday. The weather was beautiful and it looks good for the rest of the week. The weekend, don’t ask. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Katydid fished ocean structure and returned with 23 tog on Monday. Brent did not have a party on Tuesday. There…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2025

Walt – Lewes – Having fun at the 2025 Great Delaware Kite Festival at Cape Henlopen State Park Click for full view

Sen. Carozza Requests Immediate Halt to US Wind’s Offshore Wind Project off Maryland’s Coast

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2025

Maryland State Senator Mary Beth Carozza has sent a request to the US Secretary of the Interior for the federal government to halt the US Wind Offshore Wind Project off the Maryland coast. She states that the conclusions of the Environmental Impact Study by BOEM were insufficient and weakened the case for Maryland’s offshore wind…

Department of Education Announces New Leadership to Support Funding Reform Efforts

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2025

There’s new leadership at the Delaware Department of Education. Education Secretary Cindy Marten has chose Denise Carter as Deputy Secretary for Strategic Initiatives and Adam Schott as Associate Secretary for Student Support. These are Marten’s first senior staff appointments since she took office and they will help with the first major overhaul of the state…

AG Jennings Leads Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General for Stronger Efforts Against Human Trafficking

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2025

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch are leading a bipartisan coalition of 40 state and territory attorneys general urging the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to require better cooperation with local law enforcement from the next operator of the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Jennings…

DSP Investigating Assault near Georgetown

By Mari Lou / April 21, 2025

Delaware State Police were called to Paradise Street in the Homestead Community south of Georgetown just before 5 Monday morning for an assault. Police learned that an unknown male was entering unsecured vehicles in the neighborhood when three residents confronted him. The suspect assaulted two of the residents with a broken bottle – and the…

Gov. Meyer Nominates Joshua Sanderlin as Next Marijuana Commissioner

By Mari Lou / April 21, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer has nominated Joshua Sanderlin as Delaware’s next Marijuana Commissioner. Sanderlin is an attorney and government regulations expert and has over 15 years of experience advising businesses and policymakers on regulatory compliance – with a focus on shaping state-level cannabis laws and markets. Sanderlin’s nomination requires confirmation by the Delaware State Senate. Additional…

DNREC Extending EV Incentive Programs

By Mari Lou / April 21, 2025

If you’re looking to purchase a new or used electric vehicle – along with businesses seeking to install Level 2 EV charging stations through the state’s Clean Transportation Incentive Program – the incentive program will continue through April 30 of 2026. DNREC is extending the program which offers drivers cash rebates of up to $2500…

DSP Investigating Home Invasion Near Dover Saturday Night

By Mari Lou / April 21, 2025

A home invasion that occurred Saturday night south of Dover is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police were called to Greenview Drive south of Dover just after 10 Saturday night and learned that five armed black males forced entry into the home, which was occupied by two adults and six children. Police say the…

Flags Ordered Lowered to Half-Staff for Pope Francis

By Mari Lou / April 21, 2025

President Trump has ordered the United States Flag to be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset on the day of interment, which has not yet been announced) as a mark of respect for the memory of Pope Francis. As a matter of protocol, state flags are also lowered to half-staff…

Georgetown Man Charged with Attempted Murder & Arson

By Mari Lou / April 21, 2025

A Georgetown man has been arrested on charges of attempted murder following an incident at a home on Paradise Street south of Georgetown early Sunday morning. Delaware State Police were called just before 3am for a report of a woman in distress and found a 44 year old woman with severe burns to a large…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/21/25

By Mari Lou / April 21, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-21-25 Fishing Report The reporting shops I called at 4:00 p.m. on Easter Sunday were closed. I was not surprised. As I look at the weather for the week ahead, we just may have the first few decent fishing days we have had all year. I know I plan to hit the…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 21, 2025

Theresa Olsen – Millville – Sunset at Holts Landing. Click for full view

Dover PD Investigating Shooting on Barrister Place

By Mari Lou / April 20, 2025

Dover Police are investigating a shooting incident on Barrister Place just before 3 Saturday afternoon. Investigation showed that a home and vehicle were struck by gunfire – no injuries were reported. The investigation continues – anyone with information should contact Dover Police at 302-736-7130 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.  

Three Arrested after Shooting Incident and Vehicle Pursuit in Dover

By Mari Lou / April 20, 2025

Dover Police were called to Barrister Place and South Little Creek Road just before 8am Saturday for a report of a shooting. Police learned that two victims – aged 14 and 15 were walking through a parking lot when a Kia pulled in and four black males wearing all black and black masks got out…

MD Fire Marshal’s Office Investigating an Oxygen Tank Explosion on Hoopers Island

By Mari Lou / April 20, 2025

The Maryland Fire Marshal’s office is investigating how a large oxygen tank used for a torch ruptured and went through the roof of an unoccupied building on Hoopers Island Road. The incident was discovered Saturday evening around 7:30 by a member of the Hoopers Island Volunteer Fire Company. Officials say that due to prior floods…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/20/25

By Mari Lou / April 20, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-20-25 Fishing Report Saturday saw small craft advisories up again, but with temperatures above 80 degrees, people still went fishing. One of the reports I have been waiting for all spring finally came through. Monica Rust caught the first keeper flounder from the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal. She and Travis Rust fished…

NY Man Charged in Road Rage Incident north of Dover

By Mari Lou / April 19, 2025

A road rage incident resulted in the arrest of a New York State man Friday afternoon in Dover. Delaware State Police were called to the Wawa in Smyrna for a report of a road rage incident involving a firearm. Police learned the 48 year old victim and her 2 grandchildren were on Route 1 northbound…

MD Gov Moore Returns from Trade & Economic Development Mission in Japan & Republic of Korea

By Mari Lou / April 19, 2025

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has returned from a trade and economic development mission in Japan and the Republic of Korea.  Following is an overview and recap of Governor Moore and the Maryland delegation’s agenda and outcomes:   Saturday, April 12: Governor Moore Begins International Trade and Investment Mission to Promote Economic Growth and Workforce Development Governor…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 04/19/25

By Mari Lou / April 19, 2025

Buddy – 484-880-2268 – Seven piece dinette set – $350 Scott – 302-228-0545 – 2008 Ford F350 with 12-ft service body, 195k, Runs good – $3500 Joe – 302-841-9783 – Futon – $25 Kim – 443-667-2363 – 8 puppies – days old, no shots purebred – $500 – 5 canaries – $50 each John –…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/19/25

By Mari Lou / April 19, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-19-25 Fishing Report Good Friday was not good for fishing with high winds and rough seas. Those conditions will continue through Saturday. The only fish that were caught came from sheltered waters such as Indian River Inlet, the South Pocket and near the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen. Old Inlet Bait and…

Delaware Launches Upgrades to Enhanced 911 Service

By Mari Lou / April 18, 2025

Delaware is launching video upgrades to the enhanced 911 service. Governor Matthew Meyer joined Secretary Joshua Bushweller, State 911 Administrator Robert Williams, and Dover Emergency Communications Manager Matthew Carey on Thursday to demonstrate the new upgrades to the enhanced 911 service at the Dover Police Department Communications Center – one of the first in the…

MD State Fire Marshal & Salisbury Police Investigate Fire in E Circle Ave Parking Garage

By Mari Lou / April 18, 2025

Deputy State Fire Marshal investigators were called to the East Circle Avenue parking garage to investigate a refuse container fire. Security discovered the damage to the refuse container around 10:30 Friday morning. Officials say a rubber tire on a dry chemical fire extinguisher also sustained heat damage from the fire which was intentionally set in…

Alonzo Parker Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of Minor

By Mari Lou / April 18, 2025

Fifteen years in prison is the sentence for 60 year old Alonzo Parker, Jr., of Salisbury who was convicted in December for the sexual abuse of a minor and other offenses. Parker was sentenced Thursday by Chief Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County Kathleen Beckstead who also ordered that should he be released…