Mari Lou

Salisbury University to Hold Campus-wide EAS Exercise Friday, September 11

By Mari Lou / September 9, 2026

Salisbury University holds an exercise for its Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Friday, September 11. At approximately 10 a.m., University Police will start the campus’ emergency siren. The exercise also includes office and classroom computers, email, SU video monitors and text/SMS notification. To learn more about SU’s emergency notification system, visit www.salisbury.edu/police/emergency/emergency-alert-system.aspx. For more information about…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/09/26

By Mari Lou / September 9, 2026

User 284190339 · 09-05-26 Fishing Report Aaron at Lewes Harbour Marina told me no boats fished from his marina on Tuesday. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing Pier at Cape Henlopen State Park had some surprising news. It seems more spot than croaker were caught on Tuesday with worms and Fishbites still the hot baits. In…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 9, 2026

Ken Hubley – Selbyville – Butterfly in the garden. Click for full view

Delaware Delegation Celebrates $5-million Federal Investment in Affordable Housing in Laurel

By Mari Lou / September 8, 2026

Delaware’s Congressional Delegation joined NeighborGood Partners, local officials and community leaders in Laurel to celebrate $5-million in federal funding to support affordable housing in southern Delaware. This was the final stop in the delegation’s Sussex County tour – which included $3.72-million in healthcare investments for Sussex County – including for La Red’s Georgetown and Seaford…

Military Pension Tax Exemption Signed Into Law, Celebration Event Set for Wednesday in Dover

By Mari Lou / September 8, 2026

Dover’s Air Mobility Command Museum will be the site Wednesday afternoon at 1pm to celebrate the signing of legislation that will increase Delaware’s state income tax exemption for military retirement pay. Senate Bill 219 was sponsored by Senator Eric Buckson and Representative Jeff Hilovsky – it increases the amount of military pension income that can be excluded…

Gov Meyer Signs Mental Health Coverage Law, Securing Delaware as National Leader in Fair Mental Healthcare

By Mari Lou / September 8, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer has signed the Fair Standards in Mental Health Care Act. Senate Bill 22 will help to expand access to mental healthcare through comprehensive insurance reform. The measure will reduce unnecessary insurance delays and denials and strengthen protections for Delawareans seeking mental health and substance use care. This Act applies to all health…

MDOT Announces over $11-million in Grants for Bike, Pedestrian & Trail Projects Statewide

By Mari Lou / September 8, 2026

The Maryland Department of Transportation has announced over $11-million in grants for 24 bicycle, pedestrian and trail projects throughout Maryland. These investments will help state and local partners to improve safety for people of all ages and abilities, boost economic development and create a more connected and accessible transportation system. There is $9.3-million in federal…

MSP Investigating Murder-Suicide Sunday in Pocomoke

By Mari Lou / September 8, 2026

Two Pocomoke residents are dead after an apparent murder-suicide Sunday in Somerset County. Maryland State Police were called to a residence on Dividing Creek Road around 7:30pm for a welfare check where they found an unresponsive female – identified as 67 year old Christine Wells, and 66 year old Robert Dehart with an apparent self-inflicted…

UPDATED: Laurel Man Charged with Vehicular Homicide after Fatal Crash near Laurel August 27th

By Mari Lou / September 8, 2026

UPDATED –  09/08/26 – A Laurel man has been arrested for vehicular homicide after a two vehicle crash that occurred on August 27th. Delaware State Police contacted the driver of a Nissan Frontier identified as 63 year old James Elliott of Laurel, at the hospital. Police say Elliott showed signs of impairment and obtained a…

Vegetation Removal to Begin Today at Lake Gerar in Rehoboth Beach

By Mari Lou / September 8, 2026

Work will begin Tuesday afternoon to remove over 700 cubic yards of floating vegetation from the western prong of Lake Gerar – near Cranberry Park. City officials say that during site work, a 1 to 2-foot thick mass of floating vegetation was seen – and has grown more than 50-feet channel ward of the shoreline…

Special Event Zone in Place in Ocean City for OC Rock & Ride Bikefest

By Mari Lou / September 8, 2026

The Special Event Zone is in place in Ocean City ahead of the start of the OC Rock & Ride Bikefest. While the Special Event Zone is in place – speeds are lowered and fines are increased for violations – and is in effect throughout Ocean City as well as all roads in Worcester County.…

DSP Investigating Shooting Incident in Dover Monday Morning

By Mari Lou / September 8, 2026

Delaware State Police are investigating another shooting in Dover. This occurred Monday morning just before 1:30 when a 23 year old man was struck by gunfire. Police say an unknown suspect in a vehicle fired shots at a residence on South Governor’s Boulevard in Capitol Park. The victim suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound and…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/08/26

By Mari Lou / September 8, 2026

User 284190339 · 09-08-26 Fishing Report Aaron at Lewes Harbour Marina said no boats fished ocean structure on Labor Day, but the head boats and some private boats did fish structure in Delaware Bay and caught spot and croaker on bloodworms or Fishbites. Smaller boats worked the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal and caught better sized…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 8, 2026

ML – Georgetown – Looking down the Broadkill River from Memorial Park in Milton. Click for full view

Tax Bill Availability for Kent County, DE Residents

By Mari Lou / September 7, 2026

Some Kent County residents report that they have not yet received their property tax bill. County Tax officials are providing several ways for property owners to confirm and retrieve their bills. If you have not received your bill – you can call the tax office, email the tax office or search property records online. Remember…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/07/26

By Mari Lou / September 7, 2026

User 284190339 · 09-07-26 Fishing Report Ted at Rick’s Bait and Tackle said they checked in a 48-inch dolphin (mahi-mahi) on Saturday caught from the ocean at the sea bass pots. There were spot and croaker taken from the fishing pier at Massey’s Ditch and blues caught early in the morning near the bridge at…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 7, 2026

Jean Nussle – Gull with crab at Assateague National Seashore. Click for full view

Wicomico County Crash with Wrong-way Driver on Route 13 Injures 3

By Mari Lou / September 6, 2026

A Cambridge man driving a pickup truck the wrong way on Route 13 in Wicomico County collided with a Maryland State Police patrol vehicle. The driver, 36 year old Joshua Jorette of Cambridge, was arrested at the scene and is charged with DUI, reckless driving, possession of a controlled dangerous substance and other offenses. The…

UPDATED: Next Phase of Delaware Memorial Bridge Project to Begin September 7 – Northbound Span

By Mari Lou / September 6, 2026

UPDATED – 09/06/26 – Work on the next phase of the bridge joint replacement project on the New Jersey bound span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge will begin on Monday. DRBA officials say that once the initial setup of lane closures is complete – two right lanes of the northbound span will be closed until just…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/06/26

By Mari Lou / September 6, 2026

User 284190339 · 09-06-26 Fishing Report Captain Aaron Herd on the Gale Force had Ben Jacobs and his father Dennis out for flounder on ocean structure. Ben caught his limit to a beautiful 8.1 pounder. Aaron at Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Katydid had flounder and sea bass from ocean structure. The head boat…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 6, 2026

Ritchie G – New York City – Dolphin at Herring Point. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 09/05/26

By Mari Lou / September 5, 2026

    NAME: Steve / 443-695-8583 ITEM: Foldable Electric Bike DESCRIPTION: 10 inch wheels paid $350 at Costco. Original charger runs fine folds up and fits in hatchback. AMOUNT:   NAME: Dave / Gumboro / 443-566-6025 ITEM: Wheel Chair and Knee Scooter DESCRIPTION: Both are in good condition. AMOUNT: $50 each ITEM: Cat Tower DESCRIPTION:…

Fire at Church of the Nazarene in Federalsburg – Arson

By Mari Lou / September 5, 2026

The Maryland State Fire Marshall and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have determined that a fire at the Church of the Nazarene in Federalsburg last month was arson. Federalsburg Volunteer Firefighters were called to the scene on August 5th just before midnight after a passerby reported the fire. More than 60 firefighters…

Dover Police Investigating Shooting Death of Dover Man Outside CAVA Restaurant

By Mari Lou / September 5, 2026

Police in Dover are investigating a shooting death that occurred Friday night in the parking lot for CAVA Restaurant on North DuPont Highway. Dover Police received multiple calls for shots fired just before 10pm and officer responding found 18 year old Foster Trader of Dover on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds. Trader was pronounced…

UPDATED: Mass Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction of President’s Executive Order 14399

By Mari Lou / September 5, 2026

UPDATED – 09/04/26 – On Friday, a federal judge in Massachusetts granted a preliminary injunction prohibiting states from creating citizenship voter lists and for the U.S. Postal Service to restrict mail-in ballots. Judge Indira Talwani had earlier issued a temporary restraining order in the same case which has been dissolved with Friday’s ruling. This came after…