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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 16, 2026

Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Harbor of Refuge during a sunset cruise. Click for full view

Juneteenth Events on Delmarva 2026

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

FRIDAY, JUNE 19th Salisbury, MD – Juneteenth on the Shore Community 5K – Salisbury City Park Bandstand – check in 9am run starts at 10am. Registration – https://www.howwebuild.org/  Bridgeville, DE – Juneteenth Celebration Prayer Breakfast “Liberty & Justice for All” 10am at Bridgeville Public Library West Rehoboth, DE – Juneteenth Celebration Block Party at West…

Federal Secretarial Disaster Declaration for State of Maryland Following Devastating Spring Freeze

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has officially issued a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for the State of Maryland after the April 21st freeze event, Governor Wes Moore submitted a formal request at the end of May to address the damage that Maryland’s agriculture sector sustained. Data confirmed that crop losses heavily exceeded the 30%…

Gum Point Road Boat Ramp Near Ocean Pines to be Closed Wednesday, June 17 for County Project

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

Worcester County Public Works, in coordination with Recreation & Parks, will close the Gum Point Road boat ramp on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, to facilitate the loading and unloading of a barge and soil boring equipment into Turville Creek for a County project. The closure is expected to last one day. If weather conditions prevent…

Explosion at Fitzgerald’s Salvage Sends One to Hospital

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

One person was injured in an explosion at Fitzgerald’s Salvage in Lincoln on Monday. The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office says just after 1:30pm Carlisle Fire Company was called to the scene to find multiple smoldering fires after an explosion in the scrap section behind the business. One man was injured and taken to Bayhealth…

Mosquito Spraying Monday Evening – Northern Sussex and Kent County

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 15, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Seaford.  Near Lincoln, Milford, Houston, Harrington, Felton, and Magnolia. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following…

Dover Man Sentenced to 67 Years for Rape & Murder in Wilmington

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that a Dover man has been sentenced to over 60 years in prison for multiple convictions. On Friday, 28 year old Kyle Batson was sentenced in New Castle County Superior Court to 67 years in prison – Batson previously pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder, 1st degree rape, strangulation, abuse…

Smyrna Man Charged After 19 Dogs Rescued from Inhumane Living Conditions

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

A Smyrna man has been arrested after the Office of Animal Welfare Animal Services rescued 19 dogs from his home where they were living in inhumane conditions. Animal Services officials executed a search warrant at the Woodland Beach residence where they found 2 adult dogs and 17 puppies living in dilapidated mobile trailers and a…

State of Maryland Announces $6.25-million for Community Development Projects on Eastern Shore

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

The Eastern Shore counties have received over $6-million through the Maryland’s State Revitalization Programs for 32 projects and activities that promote community development and economic growth in FY 2027. Secretary of Housing and Community Development, Jake Day says that each project advances community-driven priorities that are tied to revitalization goals that will make great places…

Veterans Resource Fair in Dover on Monday, June 22

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

The Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs will hold a Veterans Resource Fair on Monday, June 22 at 10am at the DelOne Conference Center at DelTech in Dover (100 Campus Drive, Dover) This event will offer veterans and their families the opportunity to access a range of services, resources, and information from federal and state agencies,…

Dewey Beach Police Arrest Lewes Man on Criminal Trespass Charges

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

Dewey Beach Police have arrested a Lewes man for trespassing. Police were called to West Street for a residential burglar alarm around 9:30 Saturday night – and were contacted as well by the homeowner who saw an unknown male on her security camera who was not authorized to be on her property – and sent…

ECI Inmate Grounds Crew to Clean Up Former Homeless Encampment near Salisbury Middle School

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

A prison grounds crew from ECI in Westover will assist with moving debris from a former homeless encampment near the Salisbury Middle School on Wednesday and Thursday this week. This will help to clear the area of trash and discarded materials. Wicomico County Public Works will enter the area to identify and remove any hazardous…

Portion of 4th Street in Lewes to Close on Tuesday, June 16th for Construction

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

The City of Lewes will close a portion of Fourth Street to be closed on June 16 from 7am to 7pm between Burton Ave and Ocean View Boulevard for construction activities. Flaggers will be on site to assist residents entering and exiting Mariners Retreat via Ocean View Boulevard.  

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/15/26

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-15-26 Fishing Report Sunday the wind picked up along with the heat, but folks went fishing and had some success Dan at Dan’s Tackle was a bit surprised when a customer showed him a photo of a 34-inch bluefish caught from the Broadkill River. Lewes Harbour Marina saw keeper flounder caught out…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

Kassidy Brown – Milton – Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse from Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view

Consumer Advisory Expanded for All Clover Hill Dairy Cheese Products Due to Continued Risk of Foodborne Illness

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

A consumer advisory for cheese products produced at the Clover Hill Dairy in Mechanicsville, MD has been expanded by the Maryland Department of Health due to possible listeria contamination. The facility has agreed to initiate a voluntary recall for ALL of its cheese products which are sold at their retail market, farmers markets and through…

UPDATED: Maryland Primary Election – Tuesday, June 23

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

The Maryland Gubernatorial Primary Election takes place on Tuesday, June 23.  In all counties, there are other elections besides the Governor’s race, but those ballots will differ by county.  Voters have still have the option of voting by absentee ballot or in person at the polls on Tuesday.  The deadline to receive a mail-in ballot…

Newly Elected Town of Princess Anne Commissioners to be Sworn in Tuesday

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

The Town of Princess Anne will once again have a full slate of commissioners this week after the municipal election held earlier this month. The District 1 seat was won by Dale Parker who received 121 votes over the incumbent Joseph Gardner’s 72. The At-Large seat was won by Orlando Taylor with 139 votes –…

MDOT to Begin Resurfacing of MD 822/University Boulevard in Princess Anne on Tuesday, June 16th

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

A resurfacing project begins Tuesday, June 16th on MD 822/University Boulevard between Route 13/Ocean Highway and Backbone Road in Princess Anne in Somerset County.  Maryland Department of Transportation officials say drivers should expect daytime single-lane closures Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm.  Some detours are also possible when entering MD 822 from Route 13.…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/14/26

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-14-26 Fishing Report Saturday gave us a beautiful fishing day. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said Broadkill Beach produced croaker on bloodworms and Fishbites along with small blues on cut mullet. Lewes Harbour Marina saw the Katydid and the Chasin’ Tail return from ocean structure with sea bass and flounder. Flounder were also…

UPDATED: US Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Mariner Off Ocean City

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

UPDATED – 06/14/26 –  The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a mariner, 49 year old Daniel Potter, who is thought to have gone overboard from his boat off the coast of Ocean City. Coast Guard officials say the search was suspended Friday afternoon, pending further information. The 20 hour search covered a total 2,539…

UPDATED: Millsboro Voters Re-Elect Ron O’Neal to Town Council

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

UPDATED – 06/14/26 – Voters in Millsboro have re-elected incumbent Ron O’Neal for the District 2 seat. O’Neal won 104 votes to 87 votes cast for challenger Stephen Webster. Gary Mack will represent District 3 – he was the only candidate – incumbent Matthew Davis did not run for re-election. Incumbent Marty Presley ran unopposed and…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

Barry Clark – Salisbury – City Park Bridge mirrored. Click for full view

Rabid Raccoon in Kensington Woods/Upper Ferry Road Area Near Salisbury Friday; Had Contact with Dog

By Mari Lou / June 13, 2026

Wicomico County Health officials say that a raccoon tested positive for rabies on Friday in the area of Kensington Woods and Upper Ferry Road near Salisbury after contact with a dog. Health officials advise all residents to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Rabies is a preventable…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 06/13/26

By Mari Lou / June 13, 2026

    NAME: Robert / roberthollandraj@gmail.com ITEM: Craftsman Table Saw DESCRIPTION: 10″, used AMOUNT: $100 ITEM: Window air conditioner DESCRIPTION: Small, like new – used for only two weeks AMOUNT: $105 ITEM: Corded hammer/drill DESCRIPTION: From Harbor Freight, like new AMOUNT: $30   NAME: Ron / Ronaldherman1966@gmail.com ITEM: Werner fiberglass ladder DESCRIPTION: 12-foot, garage kept…