Mari Lou

UPDATED: Fire in Easton Home Under Investigation; Go Fund Me Set Up to Help Family Recover

By Mari Lou / December 5, 2023

A fire at a home on Hammond Street in Easton on December 1st is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office. The fire broke out just after 9:30pm in a single story home. It took Easton Firefighters an hour to bring the fire under control. A family dog died in the fire. Officials…

UPDATED: Crash Near Blades Leaves Pedestrian Dead

By Mari Lou / December 5, 2023

UPDATED – 12/05/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 88 year-old Wayne Jaggers of Laurel as the man who died in a fatal crash that occurred Sunday evening in Seaford. ================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/04/23 – A Laurel man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle just after 9 Sunday night in the…

Berlin Residents Displaced after Monday Morning Fire

By Mari Lou / December 4, 2023

Berlin firefighters were called for a residential structure fire on Saint Martins Road near Berlin just after 11 Monday morning. Crews arriving at the scene found fire and smoke coming from the front of the home. Worcester County Fire Marshal deputies investigated and determined the fire began in the family room because of faulty electrical…

Milton Women is Sussex County’s 2023 Employee of the Year

By Mari Lou / December 4, 2023

Sussex County’s 2023 Employee of the year is Lindsay Behney of Milton. Behney, who works in the Register of Wills office, was a 4th quarter honorable mention and received her honors on Friday during the annual Mildred King Luncheon which celebrates the county’s approximately 550 employees. Additional information from the Sussex County Government: Ms. Behney…

Crash Damages Utility Pole at Routes 113 & 24 in Millsboro

By Mari Lou / December 4, 2023

Millsboro Police are investigating a crash at the intersection of Routes 113 and 24 just after 12:30 this morning. Police Chief Brian Calloway tells the Talk of Delmarva that a westbound vehicle crossing Route 113 collided with a southbound vehicle on Route 113. Police say after the collision, the southbound vehicle hit a utility pole…

Former DNREC Secretary Exploring Run for Governor of Delaware in 2024

By Mari Lou / December 4, 2023

Former DNREC Secretary Colin O’Mara has filed a campaign committee to explore a run for Governor of Delaware in the Democratic Primary. O’Mara was DNREC Secretary under Governor Markell from 2009 to 2014. He is now the CEO of the National Wildlife Federation. O’Mara’s vision for Delaware centers on improving the Four E’s: the Economy,…

Dover PD Investigating Shooting Incident at Wawa

By Mari Lou / December 3, 2023

Dover Police were called to the Wawa on Forrest Avenue just after 5:30 Saturday morning for a shooting and found a victim with gunshot wounds to the upper body. The 45 year old Dover man was taken to Bayhealth Kent Campus for treatment. Police learned the victim was returning to his vehicle from the store…

Greenwood Man Charged with 5th Offense DUI

By Mari Lou / December 3, 2023

A Greenwood man has been arrested after a traffic stop on Route 13 near Seaford on Saturday. Delaware State Police following a Hyundai saw the car drifting and swerving within the travel lane and brake abruptly when there was nothing in front of it. The trooper initiated a traffic stop with the driver, identified as…

UPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Deadly Dover Crash

By Mari Lou / December 3, 2023

UPDATED – 12/03/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 59-year-old Eva Buck of Hartly as the woman who died in the crash that occurred on Friday afternoon in Dover. ===================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/02/23 – A crash in Dover Friday afternoon has left one person dead. Delaware State Police say a Buick was eastbound on…

Laurel Woman Arrested for Multiple Felony Gun Offenses

By Mari Lou / December 2, 2023

A Laurel woman has been arrested for multiple felony gun offenses. Delaware State Police arrested 34 year old Victoria Bolen early Wednesday morning in Seaford. A trooper on patrol spotted what looked like a disabled vehicle on Route 13 near Airport Road just after 2:30am and made contact with three people, one he recognized from…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 12/02/23

By Mari Lou / December 2, 2023

HELP OUT – Sunday, December 3rd – 9am to 1pm Whimsical Pet Rescue Bake Sale & Stuff the Van Yarn & Bone Pet Supply, College Park Drive, Georgetown Richard – 410-476-3270 – King size adjustable bed (no mattress) – free Helen – 610-717-7559 – Hoover vacuum – $25 – Fireplace console – $50 Beau – 302-684-4886…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 12/01/23

By Mari Lou / December 2, 2023

User 284190339 · 12 – 01 – 23 Fishing Report My daily fishing reports are done until spring, but I will be back with updates should the big striped bass make a showing at the mouth of Delaware Bay or anywhere along the Delaware coast. Right now, they are in abundance in New Jersey and…

Long Neck Area Fire Friday Morning Accidental

By Mari Lou / December 1, 2023

Firefighters from the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company were called to Robin Hoods Loop in Sherwood Forest near Long Neck just after 11 Friday morning where they found heavy fire coming from a single family home. Multiple fire companies were called to assist or provide backup. State Fire Marshal investigators determined that the fire was…

Rehoboth Beach Traffic to be Impacted by Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon/Half Marathon Saturday Morning

By Mari Lou / December 1, 2023

The Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon will be run on Saturday, December 2 in Rehoboth Beach – it’s a marathon and a half marathon – packet pickup is today at the Rehoboth Beach Running Company. This Race route will impact traffic on Henlopen Ave and other local roads in Rehoboth Beach. The run begins at the…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/30/23

By Mari Lou / December 1, 2023

User 284190339 · 11 – 30 – 23 Fishing Report Thursday was about as good a fishing day as you can expect for the end of November. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid brought in a catch of sea bass and the Grizzly had a catch of tog. I can report that the Angler…

UPDATED: DSP Make Arrest in Frankford Murder; Victim Identified

By Mari Lou / December 1, 2023

UPDATED – 12/01/23 – Delaware State Police have arrested a Frankford man in the death of 22 year old Gabriel Dorman of Millsboro on Frankford School Road a week ago. Investigation into a report of shots fired has been determined to be unfounded. Police have identified and arrested 38 year old Jeremiah Handy of Frankford…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/29/23

By Mari Lou / November 30, 2023

User 284190339 · 11 – 29 – 23 Fishing Report Wednesday was bitterly cold as you know if you stepped outside. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid ran to ocean structure and brought back a catch of tog. No one answered the phone at Old Inlet but I suspect there may have been a…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 30, 2023

Richard – NYC – Sunrise along Stockley Road near Milton. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/28/23

By Mari Lou / November 29, 2023

User 284190339 · 11 – 28 – 23 Fishing Report If anyone went fishing on Tuesday they are just plain nuts. If you ventured outside at all you know how cold it was and those gale-force winds didn’t make it any better. I did receive the bad news from our good friends at NOAA this…

Virtual Public Hearing to Discuss Fare Changes at Cape May-Lewes Ferry on Dec. 6

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2023

The Delaware River and Bay Authority will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, December 6 at 6:30pm to discuss the goals and objectives of proposed fare changes at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Among the changes to be considered – fare adjustments to reflect inflationary pressures and selected fare decreases to encourage family and multi-trip…

Delmar Man Convicted on Multiple Drug Offenses

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2023

A Delmar, Maryland man has been convicted on multiple drug and other offenses after a trial that ended last week. A jury found 24 year old Japree Ayers guilty of three counts of possession of a large amount of controlled dangerous substance, three counts of possession with the intent to distribute and related charges. ;Sentencing…

DE Flags to be Lowered to Honor Former First Lady of the United States Rosalynn Carter

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2023

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, to honor former First Lady of the United States Rosalynn Carter. Throughout her life in public service, she advocated for equal rights and opportunities for women, people with disabilities and advancements in…

UPDATED: Arrest Made in Rock Throwing Incident as Fire Apparatus Responded to Greenwood Blaze

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2023

UPDATED – 11/28/23 – Greenwood Police have arrested a 17 year old juvenile in connection with rocks being thrown and damaging fire apparatus responding to a commercial fire on November 13th. The teen was arrested Monday and charged with a multiple offenses – The teen was released to a parent pending a future court date.…

Avelo Airlines Seasonally Suspends Some Flights from Wilmington

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2023

Avelo Airlines has made some changes to their flights from the Wilmington Airport. Officials at Avelo tell the Talk of Delmarva that there is often lower demand in those markets during the first quarter so that scheduled heavy maintenance can be done on their aircraft, needed because of the delayed arrival of newer planes for…

DSP Looking for Suspect in Dover Robbery

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2023

Delaware State Police were called to the Walmart on Jerome Drive in Dover just after 8 Monday night for a report of a robbery. Troopers learned that an unknown man approached an employee at the Money Services desk and demanded money, while implying he had a firearm. The victim complied and the suspect drove off…