Mari Lou

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 2, 2024

Walter Jones – View from the Indian River Inlet. Click for full view

HB 91 Creates Offense of Aggravated Criminal Mischief for Persons Damaging Critical Utility Infrastructure in DE

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2024

Legislation sponsored by 29th District Representative William Bush (D) creates a new offense of aggravated criminal mischief with enhanced penalties applicable when an individual knowingly damages or tampers with critical utility infrastructure intending to disrupt utility services. Governor Carney signed the measure into law on Wednesday. US Homeland Security and the FBI have issued repeated…

Two Arrested in NJ after Attempted Robberies in Dover & Smyrna

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2024

Arrest warrants have been issued for two suspects after an attempted robbery the Cricket Wireless on North DuPont Highway in Dover on Thursday. Dover Police received a hold up alarm at the store just before 11am but the suspects could not be located. Investigation revealed that two black men entered the store – one armed…

Dover Man Faces Drug Charges after Traffic Stop near Hartly

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2024

A Dover man has been arrested on drug offenses after a traffic stop Thursday afternoon in Hartly. A State Trooper spotted a scooter traveling eastbound in the westbound lane on Judith Road. The Trooper contacted the driver, 31 year old Trevor Thompson, who granted consent for a pat-down. The Trooper felt a large item in…

DNREC Regulation Changes for Summer Flounder & Scup Begin Saturday

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2024

Beginning Saturday changes to the recreational fishing regulations for summer flounder and scup will go into effect. For summer flounder, the size limit will remain at 16-inches from January 1st through May 31st and then increases to 17.5-inches from June 1st through December 31st. The possession limit will remain at 4 throughout the year. The…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 1, 2024

Vickie Henry – Salisbury – Osprey at Mt Vernon Harbor in Somerset County. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 29, 2024

Richard – Millsboro -Mystical Delaware Sunrise from the area of Harbeson and Sand Hill Roads near Milton. Click for full view

UPDATE: Missing Wicomico County Woman Located

By Mari Lou / February 28, 2024

UPDATED 2-28-24: Trisha Tyler has been safely located. Maryland State Police thanks everyone who assisted in this effort. Previous Post: Your help is needed to locate a missing Wicomico County woman. Maryland State Police say 29 year old Trisha Nichole Tyler who was last seen on January 26th in Pittsville. Tyler is white, 5′ 4”…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 28, 2024

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Moonrise over the Indian River Bay. Click for full view

UPDATED: Sussex County Council Paid Tribute to Retiree Fred Haas

By Mari Lou / February 27, 2024

UPDATED – 02/27/24 – 6pm – The Sussex County Council had a late start due to a shorter than usual agenda. The Council recognized retiree Fred Haas, who has spent 23 years with the County’s Emergency Medical Services – most recently as the Shift Commander, Health and Safety Officer. He thanked the Council and the…

VIDEO: AG Jennings to Appeal Superior Court Ruling on Voting

By Mari Lou / February 27, 2024

Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that she will appeal the of Superior Court voting ruling, vows support for constitutional amendment. The Department of Justice will move to appeal a Superior Court judge’s ruling curtailing voting rights, and will support legislative efforts to pass constitutional amendments expanding and enshrining voting rights, Attorney General Kathy Jennings…

Oceans Calling Festival Entertainment Announced

By Mari Lou / February 27, 2024

The Oceans Calling Festival returns to the Beach and Boardwalk in Ocean City September 27 – 29th this year. The 2024 lineup of artists has just been posted. For more tickets or information – go to Oceanscallingfestival.com

Beware of Medicare Card Scammers

By Mari Lou / February 27, 2024

Scammers are working hard to get Seniors to give up their Medicare information. People are getting phone calls asking if you’ve gotten your NEW PLASTIC Medicare card – which come complete with chips, a metal or plastic coating or other features. This is a scam. ALL MEDICARE CARDS ARE PAPER. The scammers will ask you…

3rd Annual “State of the State of Corrections” Summit and Resource Fair Wednesday

By Mari Lou / February 27, 2024

The 3rd Annual State of the State of Corrections Summit and Resource Fair will take place Wednesday at the Route 9 Library & Innovation Center in New Castle. The Resource Fair runs from 4 to 8pm and the panel discussion, which will focus on the impact of policies and available resources for people navigating the…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 27, 2024

Opening the Talk of Delmarva vault! Going back to 2007 with former afternoon host Randy Nelson and Roger Marino. Guessing it was at a Sports Boosters Banquet… Click for full view

Candidates Set for Seaford Municipal Election in April

By Mari Lou / February 26, 2024

Seaford voters will go to the polls in April to elect a new mayor and two council members. Matt MacCoy and Jose Santos are both running for Mayor – a 2-year term. David Genshaw announced some time ago that he would not be seeking another term. There are five candidates vying for two open seats…

Maryland’s New Broadband Hub Launches

By Mari Lou / February 26, 2024

Maryland’s new Broadband Hub has been launched. Officials in the Office of Statewide Broadband explain this new online tool provides access to mapping viewers and links resources for Maryland residents and broadband providers to learn about how Maryland is analyzing data and existing broadband service – and to plan for increased service and expansion. The…

Hurlock, MD Man Arrested after Traffic Stop in Laurel Sunday

By Mari Lou / February 26, 2024

Delaware State Police arrested a Hurlock, Maryland man Sunday afternoon after a traffic stop in Laurel. Police spotted a car with expired tags in the area of Seaford and Camp Roads and conducted at traffic stop. After contacting the driver, 38 year old Howard Quailes of Hurlock, troopers smelled marijuana coming from inside the car…

Community Meeting Tuesday to Discuss Cape Henlopen School District Referendum

By Mari Lou / February 26, 2024

The Cape Henlopen School District is holding a debt service and operating expense referendum on March 26th to propose a new tax rate to generate local revenue. The tax increase is less than originally expected – at $0.549 per $100 of assessed value – and would result in an increase of about $154 per year…

Frederica Man Arrested on Drug & Traffic Offenses after Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / February 26, 2024

A Frederica man has been arrested after a traffic stop in Dover last week. Delaware State Police spotted 36 year old Matthew Dunham in a car with expired tags traveling northbound on Route 13 in the area of Route 42 and conducted a traffic stop. Dunham was not able to provide a driver’s license or…

Delaware Republican & Democratic Caucuses React to the Court finding DE Early Voting & Permanent Absentee Voting Statutes Unconstitutional

By Mari Lou / February 26, 2024

Reaction to Friday’s opinion that strikes down the Delaware statutes on early voting and permanent absentee voting has come from both sides of the State House and Senate floors. The Republican Caucus takes no issue with early voting, but the statute that was passed in the General Assembly violates the State Constitution. They plan to…

BREAKING & UPDATED: DE Superior Court Judge Finds DE Early Voting Statute & Permanent Absentee Voting Statute Unconstitutional

By Mari Lou / February 26, 2024

The Superior Court Judge Mark Conner has denied State Election Commissioner and the Delaware Department of Election request to dismiss a complaint filed by the Plaintiffs – Michael Mennella and State Senator Gerald Hocker. The Plaintiff’s complaint has two claims – that Delaware’s Early Voting Statute violates Article V, Section 1 of the Delaware Constitution…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 26, 2024

Bill Docca -Ocean Pines – Looking at Ocean City from Ocean Pines at sunset. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 25, 2024

Charles May – Lewes – Breakwater Lighthouse at sunset. Click for full view

SCAM ALERT: Gift Card Scam

By Mari Lou / February 24, 2024

The Milton Chamber of Commerce is warning the community about a scam that has appeared in Milton and throughout the region. This is a gift card scam – asking you to purchase gift cards from Target and send them the codes on the back. The email subject reads “A Momentous Appeal.” The email address is…