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Sussex County Council Gets Update on Reassessment

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2023

The Sussex County Council had a relatively light agenda and began this week’s meeting at 1pm. County Administrator Todd Lawson briefly updated the Council on the Joint Workshop that was held with the Planning and Zoning Commission in September. Much of what was discussed has now been divided into rather broad topics – including Perimeter…

UPDATED: DSP Assist DNREC with Death Investigation after Finding Unoccupied Vessel

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2023

UPDATED – 10/10/23 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim in Sunday’s death investigation as 47 year old Matthew Laudermilch of Annville, PA, who was pulled from the water in the Indian River Bay. His body has been turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, where an autopsy will be performed to…

DSP Looking for Suspect in Felony Domestic Assault

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2023

Delaware State Police need your help to find a man wanted for felony domestic assault. Police say that the incident occurred Monday when 42 year old Steven Showell used a knife in an assault in Bridgeville. Showell is black, 6-feet tall and 220 pounds, bald with brown eyes. He may be operating a black Honda…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-9-23

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2023

User 284190339 · 10 – 09 – 23 Fishing Report On Monday I spoke with Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em. Both reported that no boats left the dock on Monday, but they expect quite a few to sail on Tuesday when black sea bass season reopens. The Delaware Mobile Surf Fisherman’s…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2023

Ritchie G – NYC – Millsboro Pond at sunset. Click for full view

MD Sex Offender Arrested After Found on School Property

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2023

An Easton man, who is a Tier 1 registered sex offender in Maryland, has been arrested for being on school property. Caroline County Sheriff’s office says that Roberto Zaldivar, Junior was arrested while attending a football game Friday at Colonel Richardson High School in Federalsburg. As a Tier 1 registered sex offender he is prohibited…

Sussex County Council Receive Updates on Recent Joint Workshop and Reassessment Project

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2023

This week’s Sussex County Council meeting will begin at 1pm. The Council will attend the ribbon cutting for the revamped Sussex County Emergency Operation Complex Tuesday morning at 11. County Administrator, Todd Lawson, will review the recent joint workshop between the County Council and Planning Commission and Director of Assessment, Chris Keeler, will update the…

UPDATED: Pedestrian Struck & Killed near Ellendale

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2023

UPDATED – 10/09/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 23 year old Malachi Gibbs of Harrington as the pedestrian who died in a fatal crash on Saturday night in Ellendale. =================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 10/08/23 – A 23 year old Harrington man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle just after 11 Saturday…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-8-23

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2023

User 284190339 · 10 – 08 – 23 Fishing Report Sunday it was small craft advisories up again, but the new week looks good for the reopening of black sea bass season on Tuesday. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Mike said he cleaned 3 tog from a private boat that fished the Outer Wall. The Captain’s…

UPDATED: DSP Investigating Deadly Bicycle Crash North of Bethany Beach Last Week

By Mari Lou / October 8, 2023

UPDATED – 10/08/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 71 year-old Joseph Jezyk of Hockessin, as the bicyclist who died in a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday morning north of Bethany Beach. ======================================================== Delaware State Police continue to investigate a now deadly crash involving a bicycle rider north of Bethany Beach on Tuesday, October 3.…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-7-23

By Mari Lou / October 8, 2023

User 284190339 · 10 – 07 – 23 Fishing Report Saturday saw small craft advisories up on the ocean and they will be back up on Sunday for seas to 7 feet. Mike at Lewes Harbour Marina said no boats left the dock on Saturday, but Crab Burner Charters fished for sheepshead on Friday and…

DSP Arrest 4 for Shoplifting from Multiple Outlet Stores in Rehoboth Beach

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2023

Delaware State Police have arrested four people from Salisbury following a shoplifting investigation on Thursday. Police were called to the Coach Outlet in Rehoboth Beach where four individuals had stolen items from the store and drove off in a white Ford Expedition with Vermont tags. The caller provided descriptions of their clothing. Troopers found the…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 10-7-23

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2023

Jim – 302-841-1165 – New Samsung Crystal UHD, 65inch, Model AU800D with wall mount – $550 Nancy – 302-530-9960 – Washer and/or Dryer – ask for price Nadeen – 302-684-2610 – Tony Little’s Gazelle – $75 – 3 boxes of blinds – unopened – 35×64 – $5 each or all 3 for $13 – 75…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-6-23

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2023

User 284190339 · 10 – 06 – 23 Fishing Report Friday saw some rough conditions on the ocean and there will be small craft advisories up on Saturday and Sunday. Mike at Lewes Harbour Marrina said a private boat fished the Outer Wall with sand fleas and caught sheepshead. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2023

Diane Ains – Sunset at Hunting Creek in Parksley, VA. Click for full view

First Powassan Virus Death in Maryland

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2023

Maryland Health officials on Friday announced the first travel-related Powassan virus death in the state. Powassan is spread by the bite of an infected tick – and it is very rare. This is the first-ever case recorded in Maryland. Health officials say the individual contracted the virus in Canada and returned to Maryland afterwards. The…

Gas Prices Falling

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2023

Gas prices are falling like autumn leaves. The national average fell 9 cents last week to $3.74 and in Delaware the price at the pump was down 15 cents in the last week to $3.25. AAA Mid-Atlantic officials say the primary reasons are slack demand and a drop in crude oil which fell $8 per…

Wicomico County Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse of Minor

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2023

A Wicomico County man has been convicted in the sexual abuse of a minor. Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, S. James Sarbanes last week convicted 59 year old Robert Hill of the following crimes – Sentencing has been deferred pending receipt of a mandatory pre-sentence investigation and mental health assessment. Court…

Fenwick Island Crash Closes NB Route 1 for 90 Minutes

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2023

Three people were injured when a vehicle crashed into a building off the northbound lanes of Route 1 in Fenwick Island. The crash occurred around 11am in the area of Dagsboro Street and shut down traffic in the northbound lane for about 90 minutes. Fenwick Island Police are investigating.

DDA Announces Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant Program

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2023

The Delaware Department of Agriculture has over $199,000 in relief funds that will be distributed through the USDA Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant Program. This funding is for eligible Delaware seafood processors, dealers and processing vessels who were financially impacted by the Covid 19 pandemic between January 27, 2020 and December 31,…

100th Anniversary of Delmarva Chicken Festival Saturday

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2023

Celebrate 100 years with the Delmarva Chicken Association Saturday at Perdue Stadium in Salisbury. The worlds largest fry pan returns, but for display only this time. The 10-foot wide pan has fried up millions of pieces of chicken since 1950 – it was manufactured by Mumford Sheet Metal in Selbyville. The Delmarva Chicken Festival runs…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-5-23

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2023

User 284190339 · 10 – 05 – 23 Fishing Report Thursday was another fishable day, but there just aren’t that many people fishing out in the ocean. We do have another new state record blue catfish caught by Sydney McBroom out of the Nanticoke River on a whole bluegill. This new record weighed 53 pounds…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2023

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Fawn following Mom through the salt marsh at the Indian River Bay. Click for full view

Seaford Man Charged with 6th Offense DUI

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2023

A Seaford man was arrested after a hit and run crash Wednesday afternoon just before 3 at Route 13 and Chipmans Lane in Laurel. Delaware State Police learned that a black male, identified as 64 year old Graylon Nichols of Seaford left the scene in a pickup with Delaware tags. Investigation showed that Nichols failed…

Shooting in Bridgeville Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2023

Investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Bridgeville Wednesday night continues by Delaware State Police. Bridgeville Police were called to the Canterbury Apartments just before 11pm for a home invasion where a black man forced his way into the home and displayed a firearm to two residents. The suspect was gone when police arrived. Around 11:30pm,…