Mari Lou

Nearly $1 Million to Support Agriculture on the Eastern Shore

By Mari Lou / February 16, 2024

Maryland Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin announce nearly $1 million in federal funding to support agricultural producers on the Eastern Shore. The funding is from the USDA’s Agriculture Innovation Center program and will further enable the Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center to operate the Chesapeake Agriculture Innovation Center – and provide resources and services…

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice for Public Hearings – Updating Maryland’s Annual Action Plan

By Mari Lou / February 16, 2024

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will hold a series of public hearings to develop its FY 2025 Annual Plan in conformity with the State’s Consolidated Plan (ConPlan). The State’s ConPlan is a 5-year planning document required by HUD which sets statewide goals and priorities for housing, community development and economic development activities.…

Millsboro Man Charged with DUI & Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / February 16, 2024

A Delaware State Trooper on patrol in the Oak Orchard area noticed a Toyota Tacoma parked at a gas pump at the Royal Farms on Route 24 and checked on the driver who appeared to be asleep in the driver’s seat with the engine running. The trooper contacted the driver, 34 year old Michael Marciano…

UPDATED: President to Spend President’s Weekend at the Beach

By Mari Lou / February 16, 2024

President Biden will spend the weekend at his North Shores beach house this weekend – President’s weekend. He’ll spend Friday in East Palestine, Ohio, the scene of a Norfolk Southern train derailment last year and then head to Rehoboth Beach by way of Dover Air Force Base. The President is expected to arrive in Rehoboth…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 16, 2024

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Sun on the salt marsh and rain on Indian River Bay. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 15, 2024

Donny Reed – OC – Geese in flight near Fenwick Island. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 14, 2024

2007 – WGMD – New tower going up in the back 40. Click for full view

Bethany Beach Councilman Lew Killmer Retires

By Mari Lou / February 13, 2024

Bethany Beach Councilman, Lew Killmer has retired from the council citing personal health reasons. Killmer has served for over 20 years as a volunteer for the Town of Bethany Beach, Sussex County and the State of Delaware. A member of the town council for over 18 years, Killmer has also service on the Planning and…

DE Supreme Court Rules on Kathy McGuiness Appeal

By Mari Lou / February 13, 2024

The Delaware Supreme Court has upheld on of former State Auditor Kathy McGuiness’ convictions and remanded a second to Superior Court. Attorney General Kathy Jennings says that this ruling concludes that McGuiness’ actions were criminal. In the Court’s opinion, they state that “the record amply demonstrates that she (McGuiness) received a fair trial.” The Supreme…

March 2nd Millville Election Canceled

By Mari Lou / February 13, 2024

Only two candidates filed for the two open seats on the Millville Town Council, so there will be no election on March 2nd. Incumbent Ronald Belinko and resident Deborah Sosnoski were the only candidates to file. The candidates will be sworn in to office during the Council’s March 12th meeting.

Selbyville Election on March 2 – Canceled

By Mari Lou / February 13, 2024

There will be no election in Selbyville on March 2nd. There were two seats up for election and only the incumbents, Dr. Carol Cary and Monroe Hudson, Jr., filed to run. The candidates will be sworn in at the next Town Council meeting on Monday, March 4th. Each will serve another two years on the…

Two Weeks to File as Candidate for School Board in Delaware

By Mari Lou / February 13, 2024

The filing deadline for candidates looking to run for school board in Delaware is just over two weeks away. Six districts in Sussex County have opening as well as Milford, which crosses county lines. Several districts are still looking for candidates – including Cape Henlopen, Delmar, Indian River and Laurel. Several incumbents have already filed.…

Several Seal Pups Rescued by MERR Recently

By Mari Lou / February 13, 2024

The MERR Institute has responded to several very young seal pups along the shore in recent days – pups young enough that they can’t forage for food independently. MERR officials will provide adequate hydration and nutritional support until they are old enough to feed on their own. They’ll also be examined to determine any underlying…

Dover Man Dies from Injuries in Crash Near Felton

By Mari Lou / February 13, 2024

A crash just after 8:30 Saturday night on Firetower Road near Felton hospitalized a Dover man. Delaware State Police say 60 year old Steven Satterfield was southbound on Firetower Road, just north of Berrytown Road, when his car went off the road in a curve and hit a tree. Satterfield was not wearing a seatbelt…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / February 13, 2024

Richard – NYC -Sunrise on Stockley Road near Milton. Click for full view

Salisbury PD Investigating Morning Crash

By Mari Lou / February 12, 2024

A crash just after 5:30 Monday morning has left at least one person dead. Salisbury Police are investigating and say the crash occurred in the area of East Salisbury Parkway(Route 50) and Tilghman Road. Police ask anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them at 410-548-3165.

Beebe Healthcare to Lift Masking at 7am Tuesday

By Mari Lou / February 12, 2024

Masks will no longer be required for patients, visitors and team members at all Beebe Healthcare locations beginning at 7am on Tuesday, February 13. Hospital officials say they have seen a decreased rate of respiratory illness in the community. However masks will still be required in certain scenarios – like patients experiencing respiratory illness symptoms…

DE Caucus on Aging to Hold Inaugural Meeting in Dover on Thursday

By Mari Lou / February 12, 2024

The newly formed Caucus on Aging will hold its inaugural meeting on Thursday (Feb 15) in the House Hearing Room at Legislative Hall. The meeting begins at 11am – and is open to the public – you can attend in person or virtually. This is a bipartisan forum that will meet regularly to discuss issues…

Salisbury Road Work on Circle & Camden Avenues Monday

By Mari Lou / February 11, 2024

As part of the Department of Infrastructure and Development’s ongoing effort to keep the public informed of improvements within the City of Salisbury, please be advised that on Monday, Feb. 12, a portion of Circle Avenue beside Unity Square will be closed to through traffic. Camden Avenue will be closed, from Division Street to the…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 2-10-24

By Mari Lou / February 10, 2024

Bill – 302-278-1802 – 4 Uniroyal Liberator HE 265 75 16R inflated to 45lbs – ask for price Linda – 302-448-0601 – Meat slicer for home, almost brand new – $40 Alex – 302-864-8381 – 6 20×21 inch air filters for central air unit – $3 a piece Penny – 302-420-1130 – Chandelier – Black…

Felton Driver Cited after Crash on Route 24 Near Angola

By Mari Lou / February 10, 2024

A Felton man has been cited after he collided with a Mazda in the intersection at Route 24 and Hollymount Road in Angola just before 1pm Friday. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that the 21 year old man from Felton was westbound in a truck on Route 24 and approaching the intersection.…

Firefighters Battle Field Fire North of Millsboro Friday

By Mari Lou / February 10, 2024

Millsboro and multiple other fire companies responded to the scene of a field fire on Bethesda Road near the Sussex Central High School. Firefighters were called just after 11:15 and found a fast moving fire with flames sometimes reaching heights of 30-plus feet because of the heavy brush conditions. There was a huge – and…

MERR Rescues Seal Pup from Beach in Bethany Friday

By Mari Lou / February 9, 2024

MERR officials were contacted Thursday by a resident of Bethany Beach who spotted a seal pup on the shoreline in front of Sea Colony. MERR found the female seal alert and active, but underweight in in need of nourishment. A rescue team from MERR secured transport Friday to Brigantine, NJ where the Marine Mammal Stranding…

DSHA Director Eugene Young to Step Down Next Month

By Mari Lou / February 9, 2024

At the end of his FY 2025 Budget request before the Joint Finance Committee on Thursday, Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority, Eugene Young announced that he would be stepping down from his position next month. Last July Young announced his intent to run for Delaware’s lone seat in the US Congress. Young is…

Emergency Regulations for Striped Bass Now in Effect in Maryland

By Mari Lou / February 9, 2024

Emergency striped bass regulations have been approved and became effective on Friday. These emergency regulations are an effort to bolster the species spawning population and will extend the periods of closure to recreational striped bass fishing in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay. Targeting of striped bass will be prohibited from April 1 to…