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Plane Crash Injures 2 Near Salisbury

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2024

Two people were injured when a small plane crashed Sunday just after noon north of Salisbury. Emergency personnel from Salisbury and Hebron were called to a field in the area of North West Road and Log Cabin Road. One person was taken to Tidal Health in Salisbury and the other flown to Shock Trauma in…

Laurel Police Investigate Vehicle into House Saturday

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2024

Laurel Police and Fire were called for a vehicle crash Saturday afternoon just before 4pm on West Street. Emergency personnel arriving at the scene found a vehicle struck a pedestrian before colliding with a house. Police say a 6 year boy was sitting on stairs outside the home and was struck as the vehicle dove…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/26/24

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2024

User 284190339 · 05 – 26 – 24 Fishing Report I fished Broadkill Beach from 6:30 until 11;00 a.m. and the only thing I caught were horseshoe crabs. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Katydid and the Surface Tension caught flounder and sea bass for their parties. Several private boats fished in Delaware Bay and…

UPDATED: MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS 2024

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2024

SUNDAY, MAY 26 GEORGETOWN:1:30pm – Memorial Day Ceremony on The Circle (seating is limited – bring chair & water) The Keynote speech “Hometown Heroes” will be delivered by Retired Army National Guard Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Jones, a Georgetown native. MONDAY, MAY 27 REHOBOTH BEACH:8am – Charm city Run Rehoboth Beach – register – https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/MemorialDayFunRun9am –…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 05/25/24

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2024

Keith – 302-245-9549 – Pack of three brand new life preservers – $20 – Scott’s broadcast spreader – $25 Charles – 302-945-3753 – Hot Point 3.5 cub ft chest type freezer – $75 Don – 410-600-5699 – Leaf Vac – $100 Mike – 443-880-3707 – 2 ACs – 10000btu – $50 /18000btu – $75 Rob…

Police Warn of Text Scam from “Maryland Toll Services”

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2024

Local police are warning you that if you receive this text message from “Maryland toll services” telling you about an outstanding balance of $11.69 on your record and wanting you click on a link to prevent a late fee – it’s a scam! Do not click on the link. If you are concerned about your…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/25/24

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2024

User 284190339 · 05 – 25 – 24 Fishing Report There were thunderstorms in the forecast for Friday so I cancelled my surf fishing plans and worked at home. Those of you who had all that good fishing on Friday owe me a debt of gratitude. Lewes Harbour Marina reported on Facebook the first Delaware…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2024

Diana Kemler – Milton – Back yard woodpecker in Milton. Click for full view

Mariner Rescued After Boat Caught Fire off Chincoteague

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2024

A mariner from a 45-foot sailboat “Trilogy” that was on fire about 60 miles east of Chincoteague was rescued late Thursday night by the US Coast Guard. Fifth District watchstanders were received an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) around 8:30pm and a rescue helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City spotted the…

Key Bridge Cleanup Continues – 1 Span Left

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2024

Salvors continue to clear wreckage from the riverbed at the Key Bridge collapse site in an effort to restore the Federal Channel to its original 700-foot width and 50-foot depth – this work is now expected to be completed between June 8th and 10th. The Federal Channel has been partially reopened to port operations. There…

Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fight at JM Bennett HS

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2024

The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault at James M. Bennett High School early Friday morning. Officials report the School Resource Deputy saw a large fight near the main entrance to the school just after 7:30am. Road Patrol and other School Resource Deputies responded and pepper spray was used to break up the…

OCPD Investigating Complaint of Workplace Misconduct

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2024

An investigation regarding workplace misconduct in the Ocean City Police Department is underway by the OCPD’s Office of Professional Standards. In a statement from Chief Ross Buzzuro, the complaint involves five Ocean City Police officers – three of which have been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation. One has been transferred from Patrol to…

Morning Storm Leaves Damage in Ocean City

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2024

It’s been a bumpy start to the Memorial Day weekend in Ocean City. A storm just after 9am has left behind damage to an area of Ocean City – and Bishopville. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wakefield, VA has received numerous reports of damage from the thunderstorms that moved through Bishopville and Ocean City…

MDOT to Suspend Non-Emergency Lane Closures at 3pm Friday – 9am Tuesday

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2024

Thousands of holiday travelers will hit the highways in Maryland and Delaware to ring in the unofficial start to the summer season. To help protect travelers, work crews and to keep traffic moving, the Maryland Highway Administration will suspend non-emergency lane closures from 3 p.m. Friday, May 24, through 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 28.  The…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/24/24

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2024

User 284190339 · 05 – 24 – 24 Fishing Report While black sea bass season is open and there are lots of them on near-shore structure, the fact that those fish are under the 13-inch size limit has kept most boats looking for other targets. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Katydid is fishing for black…

UPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigate Deadly Crash West of Harrington

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2024

UPDATED 05/23/24: Delaware State Police have identified 31-year-old Brandon Williams of Denton, Maryland as the motorcycle operator who died in a collision with a tractor trailer on Vernon Road near Harrington. The crash happened Tuesday. Previous Post: A Maryland motorcycle operator is dead after he collided with a turning tractor trailer on Vernon Road near Harrington. Delaware…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/23/24

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2024

User 284190339 · 05 – 23 – 24 Fishing Report As good as surf fishing was on Tuesday, that’s how bad it was on Wednesday. The reason? That’s easy. I was on 3Rs Road. I picked up some mullet and a couple of mullet rigs at Old Inlet and drove up on 3Rs Road. I…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2024

Joseph Klink – Elliotts Island Rd south of Vienna – sort of the middle of nowhere. Click for full view

Death Penalty Bills Still Waiting for Action in Dover

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2024

Legislation to revise Delaware’s death penalty statute to ensure compliance with the US Constitution has been awaiting consideration in the Senate Judiciary committee for over a year. This measure, Senate Bill 118, was sponsored by 16th District Senator Eric Buckson (R). Earlier this week the Delaware Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty held a rally…

Salisbury Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2024

A 35 year old Salisbury man has been sentenced for two counts of sexual abuse of a minor. Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge Karen Dean sentenced John Mumford to an active sentence of 22 years in prison followed by five years of supervised probation under specialized sexual offender supervision and management. He will also be…

AAA Expects Busy Memorial Day Weekend Travel to Delaware Beaches

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2024

Memorial Day weekend – and the unofficial start of the summer season – is nearly here. AAA Mid-Atlantic expects nearly 125,000 Delawareans will travel over the holiday weekend – more than 4% higher than last year! Nearly 90% of those travelers will take to Delaware’s roads – kicking off what officials expect could be a…

Public Information Session on Offshore Wind on June 5

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2024

A public information session will be held at Beacon Middle School in Lewes on June 5th from 4 to 7pm to learn more on US Wind’s proposed Offshore Wind Project. US Wind has submitted multiple permit applications to DNREC for the offshore wind project off shore of Maryland – the offshore/onshore export cables are proposed…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/22/24

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2024

User 284190339 · 05 – 22 – 24 Fishing Report The weather improved dramatically on Tuesday and so did the fishing in the surf. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said bluefish ruled the beach from Conquest Road to 3Rs Road with mullet the best bait. The store sold out of mullet and won’t have a…

UPDATED: Cape Henlopen School District Referendum #2 Fails Again

By Mari Lou / May 21, 2024

UPDATED – 08:35pm – Cape Henlopen School District voters have denied the second debt service and operating expense referendum. Votes against – 4624Votes for – 4127 District voters denied the first referendum attempt by the District on March 26th. The District has to wait before they can try again to pass a referendum. State law…

Early Morning Fire in Federalsburg – Intentional

By Mari Lou / May 21, 2024

A fire early Tuesday morning at a commercial building under construction on Hargraves Drive in Federalsburg has been determined to have been intentionally set by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office. The fire was discovered around 6:30am by workers arriving who found the small fire in the electrical room. Investigators found two separate fire points…