Mari Lou

Three Appointed to Three Open Seats on Ellendale Town Council – Election Canceled

By Mari Lou / December 20, 2025

There will be no election on January 3rd in Ellendale. The filing deadline for candidates was Wednesday and only three candidates filed for the three open seats. Lindsey Adams, Aaron Moore and Tony Ottomano have been confirmed as appointed to the Town Council for 2026. They will be sworn in on Tuesday, January 6th at…

Groundbreaking for Beebe Healthcare’s New Millsboro Health Campus

By Mari Lou / December 20, 2025

Ground has been broken for Beebe Healthcare’s new Millsboro Health Campus which will be built in the area of Route 113 and Hardscrabble Road. The new campus will include an emergency department with pediatric emergency rooms, walk-in care, imaging services, lab services, a retail pharmacy and future medical offices. The Millsboro Health Campus – Beebe’s…

New Right Whale Slow Zone South of Ocean City

By Mari Lou / December 20, 2025

A new right whale slow zone went into effect on December 18th after the Azura mid-Atlantic aerial survey team detected the presence of right whales south of Ocean City. The slow zone is now in effect through January 2nd, 2026. There are two other slow zones in effect east of Ocean City – through the…

Bipartisan Bill Would Create Primary Process for Special Elections in Delaware

By Mari Lou / December 20, 2025

Bipartisan legislation was introduced this week that would create a more open and transparent process of filling vacancies in the General Assembly. Sponsored by Democrat Representative Mara Gorman (D-23) and Republican Senator Eric Buckson (D-16), House Substitute 1 for House Bill 183 would establish a process for primary elections in special elections – in either…

Rehoboth Beach Public Library Renovation Work & Fundraising Campaign Underway

By Mari Lou / December 19, 2025

UPDATED – 12/19/25 – The Rehoboth Beach Public Library is undergoing a renovation at its Rehoboth Avenue location. A campaign to raise $2-million for the renovation project has been launched. This campaign will help the library to grow its capacity, improve infrastructure and ensure the Rehoboth Beach Public Library remains a welcoming and future-ready institution. The…

Bridgeville Man Arrested for 4th Offense DUI & Drug Charges

By Mari Lou / December 19, 2025

A Bridgeville man has been arrested after a traffic stop in the Frankford area Thursday afternoon. Delaware State Police on patrol in the area of the Cypress Swamp made a traffic stop on a vehicle that failed to remain in its lane and nearly struck oncoming traffic. The driver, identified as 24 year old Marcus…

Talk of Delmarva HOLIDAY Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 19, 2025

Justin Cotter – Millsboro – 1st snow of the winter of 2025. Click for full view

UPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves Belmead Farm Change of Zone & Opts to Join Litigation Challenging SB 159 & 199

By Mari Lou / December 17, 2025

UPDATED – 12/17/25 – After executive session the Sussex County Council returned to chambers and Council President Doug Hudson read a motion that Sussex County would join as a party in the litigation being filed by the Town of Fenwick Island in challenging the legality of SB 159 and SB 199, which was enacted during the…

Gov. Meyer Announces First Round of Medical Debt Relief

By Mari Lou / December 16, 2025

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has announced the first round of medical debt relief with nearly $19-million eliminated for over 18,000 Delawareans. This medical debt relief is supported by a $500,000 investment included in the FY 2026 budget to partner with Undue Medical Debt, which is a national non-profit organization. Undue Medical Debt acquires the most…

Worcester County Health Dept Ocean City Office to Close until Spring

By Mari Lou / December 16, 2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Worcester County Health Department office located at 4 Caroline St, Ocean City, MD, will be closed as of December 17, 2025, and is expected to re-open in the Spring of 2026. All Environmental Health Services will be located at the main Worcester County Health Department office at 6040 Public Landing…

Route 13 Truck Weigh & Inspection Station to be Upgraded and Modernized

By Mari Lou / December 16, 2025

Construction on an upgrade and modernization of the Route 13 Truck Weigh and Inspection Station near Delmar is expected to begin this month. Maryland Highway officials say the weigh station will not be enlarged – all the improvements are designed to fit within the existing foot-print of the facility. Upgrades include new truck height detectors…

DNREC Urges Safe Handling of Wild Birds as Wildfowl Hunting Seasons Open

By Mari Lou / December 16, 2025

Waterfowl hunting season is reopening and DNREC officials remind hunters that safe handling of wild birds is imperative after the recent detection of avian influenza in a sick snow good that was found in eastern Kent County on December 8th and confirmed by the USDA’s National Veterinary Services Lab on Monday. The final segment of…

AG Jennings Announces Multi-state Anti-theft Settlement with Hyundai & Kia

By Mari Lou / December 16, 2025

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general has reached a settlement with Hyundai and Kia for their sale of millions of vehicles that lacked industry-standard anti-theft technology. This has resulted in an epidemic of car thefts in Delaware – and across the country – which continue to threaten public…

Lewes Man Charged with Attempted Murder

By Mari Lou / December 16, 2025

A Lewes man has been arrested on charges of attempted murder and other offenses after an incident at a Lewes home that left a woman with critical injuries. Delaware State Police were called to a home on Tidal Way on December 13th just after 3am for a check on the welfare. Police found a woman…

UPDATED: Del. Joseline Pena-Melnyk Elected Speaker of the House during Special Session Tuesday

By Mari Lou / December 16, 2025

UPDATED – 12/16/25 – The Maryland House of Delegates has elected a new speaker – Prince George’s County Delegate Joseline Pena-Melnyk – during a special legislative session on Tuesday. She received glowing recommendations from both sides of the aisle during the nomination process and a unanimous voice vote for election from the full chamber. Pena-Melnyk is…

UPDATED: Sunday Morning Millsboro Fire Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

UPDATED – 12/15/25 – According to Nicola Pizza’s Facebook page the house on Spencer Court that caught fire in Millsboro on Sunday morning was the home of a long-time Nicola kitchen employee. Everyone in the home was able to get out and are safe, but they have lost everything. The folks at Nicola are working…

DEFAC December Revenue Estimates Show an Increase over October Numbers

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

The Delaware Economic Financial Advisory Council met Monday and issued its latest state revenue estimate for the upcoming fiscal year which will begin on July 1st.  DEFAC estimates that there will be about $365-million more in revenue than what was estimated two months ago. The December estimate will be the basis for the Governor’s suggested…

Traffic Stop in Millsboro Sunday Morning Leads to Arrest for Drugs, Weapons & DUI

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

A traffic stop by Delaware State Police in Millsboro around midnight on Sunday ended in the arrest of a Philadelphia man on a variety of offenses. Police spotted a Charger northbound on Route 113 near Centerview Drive with a headlight out. The Trooper stopped the Charger and while speaking to the driver, 61 year old…

Medical Biller Charged with Diverting Opioids and Federal Health Care Fraud

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, Benjamin L. Wallace, announced Monday that a federal grand jury in Wilmington has indicted a South Dakota man who allegedly stole the identity of medical professionals that he worked with and ordered thousands of opioid pills. The grand jury also charged 34 year old Ty Mauldin with health…

DNREC Names New Leaders to Delaware State Parks

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

There are several new leaders to Delaware State Parks. DNREC officials announced these recent appointments which include Jayce Madden as inland ponds regional administrator, Chris Pauley – superintendent of Delaware Seashore State Park and Lindsey Goebel – superintendent of Trap Pond State Park. Additional information from DNREC: Jayce Madden was promoted to inland ponds regional administrator…

Traffic Stop in Dover Friday Leads to Arrest on DUI and Weapons Charges

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

A traffic stop by Delaware State Police in Dover led to the arrest of a man on DUI and weapons charges. Police spotted a car swerving on Route 13 northbound near Jerome Drive just before 10 on Friday night and pulled the car over. The driver – identified as 42 year old Donnel Eaddy of…

Talk of Delmarva HOLIDAY Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 15, 2025

Margaret May – Lewes – 2025 Christmas house on Minos Conaway Road. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Holiday Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 14, 2025

From Jake Smith in 2019 – Wreaths Across America Day wreath laying in Millsboro. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 12/13/25

By Mari Lou / December 13, 2025

    NAME: Tim / 443-497-3956 ITEM: Electric Focus Video Projector DESCRIPTION: Native 1080P GC357 in the original box unopened. Includes a 120″ projection screen that is foldable, portable and easy to install. Also in the original packaging unopened. AMOUNT: $50 or best offer   NAME: Diane / Lewes / 302-644-0799 (leave message if need…

DSP Arrest Three Dover Men after Drug Investigation

By Mari Lou / December 13, 2025

Three Dover men have been arrested after warrants were executed at three homes on Vanessa Drive in Dover. Members of the Kent County Drug Unit executed the search warrants on Thursday after an investigation of 39 year old Neal Barnes, 52 year old Anthony James and 51 year old Kevin Walker for distribution of illegal…