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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 13, 2024

Cliff Grunstra – Milton – Beach Plum Island sunset. Click for full view

Two Injured in DUI Crash Near Frankford

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2024

Two people were injured in a crash Saturday night near Frankford. Delaware State Police say a Subaru was northbound on Route 113 in the left lane – and a Mazda was backing out of a private driveway. The Subaru struck the back of the Mazda and left the scene – the Subaru was located a…

UPDATED: DSP Arrest Suspect in 2023 Lewes Shooting

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2024

UPDATED – 05/12/24 – A Hyattsville, Maryland man wanted for attempted murder last October has been arrested by Delaware State Police. Police were called to a residence on Maple Court in Lewes where they found a 29 year old man in front of the home with multiple gunshot wounds. The investigation led police to develop…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/12/24

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2024

User 284190339 · 05 – 12 – 24 Fishing Report There was a small craft advisory up all day Saturday on the ocean, but a few boats gave it a try. They were sorry. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid ran to ocean structure and returned with 7 tog. Another boat did the same and…

Seaford Teen Arrested for Robbery of Delivery Driver

By Mari Lou / May 11, 2024

An 18 year old Seaford man has been arrested for robbing a pizza delivery driver Friday night. Delaware State Police were called to German Road in Seaford around 10:30pm and learned that three male suspects approached the victim while he delivered a pizza to a house. One suspect pointed a gun at the victim, took…

UPDATED: Bill West Re-elected Mayor in Georgetown Election Saturday

By Mari Lou / May 11, 2024

UPDATED – 05/11/24 – Voters in Georgetown have sent Bill West back to the mayor’s office. West received 379 votes to 345 for Angela Townsend. The election will be certified on Monday. Mayor West along with Eric Evans and Penuel Barrett will be sworn in on May 28th. ============================================================= Voters in Georgetown will go to…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 05/11/24

By Mari Lou / May 11, 2024

Gary – 610-742-0271 – 12 inch Craftsman Radial arm saw with stand – $80 – Black & Decker electric Lawn Trimmer – $20 – Black and Decker electric weed whacker – $20 Dean – 302-644-4472 – Pole saw – $100 – Chain saw – $50 – 40ft aluminum ladder – ask for price Dean –…

UPDATED: Saturday is Election Day in South Bethany

By Mari Lou / May 11, 2024

UPDATED – 05/11/24 – 3:30pm – Voters in South Bethany have chosen Edie Dondero as their new mayor. Voters brought experience to the council re-electing Bob Biciocchi and Randal Bartholomew as well as former councilman Robert Shields The Town Council organizational meeting is set for Monday, May 20 at 9am ================================ Saturday is Election Day…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/11/24

By Mari Lou / May 11, 2024

User 284190339 · 05 – 11 – 24 Fishing Report f someone knows where Mother Nature is sleeping, wake that woman up and tell her it’s May already, get on the job and produce some warm weather. Friday was just plain nasty and fishing followed suit. The only report of fish I had came from…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 11, 2024

Abigail Dion – Westminster – It’s Jeep Week in OC – Part of the Jeep parade up the beach. Click for full view

Dover Woman Charged with Firearms Offenses

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2024

A Dover woman has been arrested on a firearms charges after a complaint Wednesday afternoon. Dover Police were called by a School Resource Officer that 50 year old Angel Lake was inside the school with a firearm. The officer contacted Lake and located the unloaded 9mm handgun in a holster on her hip – along…

UPDATED: Upper Ferry West of Salisbury Returns to Service

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2024

UPDATED – 05/10/24 – The Upper Ferry will return to service on Sunday, May 12th!! County officials say that all the parts that were on back order were available and installed over the past week. ================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 04/30/24 – The Upper Ferry over the Wicomico River west of Salisbury will be shut down…

Historical Marker Commemorating 1938 Crab Pickers Strike Unveiled by MDOT

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2024

A historical marker commemorating the 1938 Crab Pickers Strike was unveiled Friday along Maryland 413 near Crisfield. The marker remembers the 600 crab pickers – mostly African American women – who, on April 6 of 1938, went on strike from Crisfield’s packing houses to protest wage cuts and to demand recognition of their union. The…

Human Composting Bill Signed by MD Governor Moore

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2024

Last week, Maryland Governor Wes Moore held his third bill signing, which included a measure – Green Death Care Options Act – or human composting. The measure establishes a regulatory system for the performance of natural organic reduction in the disposal of human remains. The measure becomes effective on October 1st. A similar bill in…

USCG Rescues Mariner from Vessel Run Aground in Chesapeake Bay

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2024

A mariner was lifted from a vessel that ran aground Thursday evening near Smith Point, Virginia in the Chesapeake Bay. U.S. Coast Guard watchstanders learned that the 30-foot sailing vessel Orion was stuck in shallow water – however the local Coast Guard crew was not able to assist. A helicopter crew arrived and safely hoisted…

Deborah Treherne – IRSD Teacher of the Year

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2024

The Indian River School District Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025 is Deborah Treherne of the Howard T. Ennis School. Treherne was chosen from a pool of 15 candidates – one from each school and the announcement was made Thursday during the district’s annual Teacher of the Year ceremony. She is now eligible for the…

HB 399 Would Create New State-Level Department of Veterans’ Affairs

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2024

Legislation to create new state-level Department of Veterans’ Affairs has been introduced in Dover. House Bill 399 is sponsored by Representative William Carson – and the department would be headed by a cabinet-level Secretary appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. This new department would take over most duties currently…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/10/24

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2024

User 284190339 · 05 – 10 – 24 Fishing Report Summer went away on Thursday, but the fish returned. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid had a good catch of tog to 10 pounds over ocean structure. Wesley Humes caught a 51-pound black drum from Delaware Bay on a clam. Flip N Fins Rich…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/09/24

By Mari Lou / May 9, 2024

User 284190339 · 05 – 09 – 24 Fishing Report Summer came back on Wednesday, but it didn’t bring the fish with it. On Tuesday evening I decided to put a halt to the bluefish run at the beach beside the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park. That’s right, I went fishing there. The…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 9, 2024

Jared Ross – Morning in Bethany Beach. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/08/24

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2024

User 284190339 · 05 – 08 – 24 Fishing Report I have so many reports from Monday evening and Tuesday I won’t be able to get them all in this report. First is Loretta Smith who is as hard a working fly fisher as any man or woman I know. On Monday evening she was…

UPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Murder-Suicide in Magnolia

By Mari Lou / May 7, 2024

UPDATE 05-07-24: Delaware State Police have identified 38-year-old Vicky Williams and 43-year-old Evan Cablayan, both of Magnolia, Delaware, as the victims that were killed in a suspected murder-suicide on April 29th in Magnolia. The suspect, Charles Williams 3rd, also of Magnolia, committed suicide during this incident. DSP Contact Info: The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating this incident.…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/07/24

By Mari Lou / May 7, 2024

User 284190339 · 05 – 07 – 24 Fishing Report Monday saw wet and warm weather at the beach. Those who went fishing found the big blues waiting. Bill at Henlopen Tackle had the best reports. He said there were big blues caught on fresh bunker at Oyster Rocks Road. Last spring my wife and…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 7, 2024

Clayton Bailey – Mardela Springs. Click for full view

UPDATE: Crash Near Greenwood Leaves Felton Man Dead

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2024

UPDATE: 05/06/24: The Delaware State Police has identified 65-year-old Arnold Hockensmith of Felton as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash yesterday morning in Greenwood. Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Previous Post: A crash just before 6am Sunday is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police say the…