Mari Lou

Brandywine Valley SPCA to begin Monthly Walk-Up Clinics in April at Animal Health Centers

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2026

The Brandywine Valley SPCA will begin monthly walk-up clinics at each of their Animal Health Centers – starting in April. This program will offer a simple, stress-free way to keep your pets healthy with quick, accessible services to meet you where you are – no need to schedule ahead. You’ll be able to get low-cost…

DE Turkey Hunting Season to Offer an Extra Day; Season Opens April 4 and 5 with Youth & Non-ambulatory Hunts

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2026

The spring turnkey hunting season in Delaware has been extended by a day – thanks to a recent regulatory change. DNREC will run the season from Saturday, April 11 through Sunday, May 10 – offering turkey hunters with selected permits – Segment D – an additional day of hunting. This information is noted in the…

Volunteers Needed for Annual Horseshoe Crab Surveys

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2026

Volunteers are needed to help collect essential data with the annual horseshoe crab surveys. The information collected will help researchers and land managers monitor population trends and help with conservation efforts ensuring this ancient species and the ecosystem it supports continue to thrive. There are 12 surveys that will be done from April to June…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2026

Antonio Thomas – Selbyville – Boat on a back road in Georgetown. Click for full view

Denton Fire Displaces Family of 6 – Significant Damage to Detached Garage and Residence

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2026

A fire in a detached garage on Shore Highway south of Denton is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Denton Volunteer Firefighters were called just after 5:30 Sunday evening for a structure fire and found fire in a 24-foot by 32-foot detached garage. Officials say a passerby spotted the fire and notified the…

Right Whales Detected off Ocean City Coast – Slow Zone in Effect

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2026

The Ocean City buoy operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science detected the presence of right whales east of Ocean City on Saturday, March 28th. A right whale slow zone is now in effect through April 12th. Mariners are requested to avoid or transit at 10 knots…

Parsonsburg Brush Pile Reopens for Residential Users

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2026

As of Monday, the Parsonsburg Brush Pile will be open for residential users. We remind the public that commercial/for-hire customers must utilize the scales at the main Newland Park Facility on Brick Kiln Road near Salisbury. For more information call 410-548-4935  

Wicomico County Easter Holiday Closures

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2026

City of Salisbury administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 3. All offices are expected to reopen and resume standard business hours on Monday, April 6. Essential services, including police, fire and emergency response, will maintain regular operations. The Salisbury Zoo will remain open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Trash collection originally…

Worcester County Closings for Easter Holiday

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2026

Worcester County Government offices, including all five Branch Libraries, will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026 for Good Friday. Normal business hours will resume Monday, April 6. Recreation and Parks will be closed Friday through Sunday, April 3-5, and will resume standard hours of operation on April 6. The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2026

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Spring arrives in Ocean View. Click for full view

Shred Event in Georgetown Saturday, April 18

By Mari Lou / March 29, 2026

AARP Delaware and the Georgetown Public Library will host a free shredding event on Saturday, April 18 from 10am to 1pm at the Georgetown Public Library. The event is part of AARP Fraud Watch Network efforts statewide. Shredding old bank statements, credit card bills, Medicare cards and anything else with personal information on it is…

DSP Arrest Two for Courier Scam in Seaford

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2026

Two New Yorkers have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a courier scam investigation in Seaford. Police were contacted by an 84 year old man who believed he was the victim of a scam. Police say in the days prior, the victim encountered a pop-up that locked him out of his computer and instructed…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 03/28/26

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2026

Ā  Ā  NAME: Pam / 302-632-8033 ITEM: Electric concrete mixer DESCRIPTION: AMOUNT: $150 ITEM: Drywall tools DESCRIPTION: benches, banjo, hawks, hand tools AMOUNT: various prices ITEM: oriental rugs DESCRIPTION: AMOUNT: call for pricing and sizes Ā  NAME: Fred / 443-521-7484 ITEM: Aluminum Rims DESCRIPTION: four 17in. aluminum rims from Ford 150 XL excellent condition AMOUNT:…

Single Vehicle Crash on Armory Road Damages Utility Pole; about 1500 DEC Members without Power Overnight

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2026

A single vehicle crash on Armory Road near Frankford just after 12:30 Saturday morning shut the roadway down for hours after causing damage to a utility pole. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a 24 year old Millsboro man was northbound when he failed to negotiate a slight curve in the area…

Bethany Beach Police Arrest 2 after Drug Investigation

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

An investigation in the use of illegal drugs in a residence in Bethany Beach led to the arrest of two people on Thursday. Bethany Beach Police with assistance of the Governor Task Force executed a search warrant at a home on Garfield Parkway and found 47 year old William Lewis and 45 year old Amy…

Salisbury Man Convicted of Illegal Possession of Firearm

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

A Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to one count of illegal possession of a regulated firearm. Administrative Judge for the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Judge S. James Sarbanes accepted the plea and sentenced 64 year old Leon Grant to 15 years in prison with all but 7 years suspended. Five years is a mandatory…

Berlin Man Arrested after Fight Early Friday Morning in Ocean City

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

Ocean City Police were called to the area of 83rd Street just after 1am Friday for a disorderly male. Police found evidence of a fight that ha taken place both inside and outside a residence and determined that the victim and suspect are acquaintances who were inside together when the fight occurred. The suspect was…

Will Imbrie-Moore Launches Primary Campaign for DE’s 19th House District

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

Former Biden/Harris campaign staffer and teacher Will Imbrie-Moore has launched a primary campaign for the 19th House District in the Stanton area. Imbrie-Moore is running on a platform of fully funding public schools and school meals, fighting the housing crisis and raising the minimum wage to $20 by 2035. He believes that the current administration…

No Kings Demonstrations Throughout Delmarva Saturday

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

Demonstrators will be out Saturday sending the message ā€œNo Thrones, No Crowns, No Kingsā€ throughout Delmarva. The demonstrations in Delaware are organized by Indivisible Delaware and co-sponsored by several partners – including the ACLU of Delaware and the Delaware Working Families Party. The demonstrations focus on protecting the rule of law, defending civil liberties, and…

Woodland Ferry Closed Till Further Notice

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

DelDOT has shut down the Woodland Ferry for maintenance repairs until further notice. No further information has been made available  

Court of Chancery Rules with State; Clears Way for Offshore Wind Substation in Dagsboro

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

Delaware Court of Chancery has upheld the General Assembly’s authority to allow an electric substation needed to bring offshore wind power to Delaware at Dagsboro. The Sussex County Council voted 4 to 1 to deny a conditional use permit (Conditional Use No. 2515). In response, the Delaware General Assembly passed Senate Bill 159 which says…

Dover Police Arrest 2 in Shooting Incident Wednesday Afternoon in the Village of Westover

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

Two have been arrested by Dover Police in connection with a shooting incident that occurred just after 3:30 Thursday afternoon in the Village of Westover. Police were called for shots fired in the area of Thames Drive and learned that an 18 year old male was struck in the leg. The victim was taken to…

Berlin Homeowner Convenience Center Will No Longer Accept Yard Waste

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

Beginning April 1, 2026, the Berlin Homeowner Convenience Center (HOCC) will no longer accept yard waste. Following a series of February snowstorms, the Berlin HOCC temporarily accepted yard waste to assist residents with cleanup efforts. After April 1, yard waste will only be accepted at the following Solid Waste locations: Central Landfill in Newark Pocomoke…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

Donald Davis – UD’s turbine across the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 26, 2026

SA Harrison – Millsboro – Baywood. Click for full view