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Gov Wes Moore Delivers Keynote Address at MACo Summer Conference in Ocean City

By Mari Lou / August 20, 2023

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has been in Ocean City for the Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference. He delivered the keynote address during Saturday’s closing session of the conference – speaking about the disciplined approach required to grow Maryland’s economy amid budget shortfalls and the critical value of partnerships to emerge stronger as a state.…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-19-23

By Mari Lou / August 20, 2023

User 284190339 · 08 – 19 – 23 Fishing Report Saturday was a beautiful day to be on land. To be out on the ocean trying to catch a big flounder and win $100,000, not so much. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid brought back some flounder from ocean structure with the biggest topping…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 8-19-23

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2023

Steve – 717-406-5228 – 5ft round conference table – $100 obo – Lighted Cabinet – $100 obo – 2007 Nissan Quest V6 with starter and crankshaft sensor – $1000 obo Vickie – 302-645-2790 – Clothes closet 7ft by 2.5 by 2 ft, two door, two racks – $100 – TI 99/4a Computer Complete with games…

Fire in Eden Friday Afternoon Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2023

Fruitland fire crews were called for a structure fire on Flower Hill Church Road in Eden just after 1:30 Friday afternoon. Firefighters arriving at the scene found a single story family dwelling with a smoke alarm present and activated. The fire was brought under control in about 90 minutes – the cause is under investigation…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-18-23

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2023

User 284190339 · 08 – 18 – 23 Fishing Report As predicted, Friday was a rough day to be on the ocean. Some boats did fish the Flounder Pounder Tournament, but the reports I saw from them complained about the rough seas and slow fishing. As of Tuesday, the largest flounder weighed in was 9.8…

Gov Carney Signs Gun Safety Legislation

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2023

Governor John Carney signed several pieces of gun safety legislation on Friday in Dover. The measures will limit the possession of firearms in vulnerable areas like polling places and schools. House Bill 201 enables a police officer to act immediately when the officer sees or suspects that a person possesses a firearm in a Safe…

US Coast Guard Rescues Stranded Kayakers at Burton Island

By Mari Lou / August 18, 2023

Two kayakers were rescued Thursday night after they were stranded on Burton Island in the Indian River. The US Coast Guard Station Indian River received a 9-1-1 report of the two who were in need of assistance. A shallow water crew were in the area conducting training and spotted a light the kayakers shined in…

Charges Against Tyler Mailloux in Gavin Knupp Hit & Run Dismissed – Decision Appealed by State

By Mari Lou / August 18, 2023

A motions hearing was held in the Worcester County Circuit Court Friday for 23 year old Tyler Mailloux of Berlin, who is accused in the hit and run crash that left 14 year old Gavin Knupp of Ocean Pines dead on July 11th of last year. Judge Brett Wilson heard the motions arguments and ruled…

Two Arrested in August 7 Murder in Easton

By Mari Lou / August 18, 2023

Two men have been arrested in connection with a homicide in Easton earlier this month. Easton Police with help from the US Marshals Capital Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 22 year old Daseir Cornish of Denton and 27 year old Raheem Green of Cambridge in the death of 55 year old Ty Brooks of Easton.…

UPDATED: Bethany Beach & Rehoboth Beach Amend Town Codes Relating to Marijuana

By Mari Lou / August 18, 2023

UPDATED: 6:45pm – Both the Bethany Beach Town Council and Rehoboth Commissioners met Friday afternoon to discuss marijuana. The Bethany Beach Council approved two ordinance amendments to the Bethany Beach Town Code – one amended Chapter 301 regarding smoking outdoors to now read that smoking in public places outdoors is prohibited – and removes the…

Wicomico County Fair This Weekend

By Mari Lou / August 18, 2023

The Wicomico County Fair is this weekend – at WinterPlace Park. There’s something for everyone from rodeo competitions, farm and home show competitions, livestock shows and a petting farm, rides, games, food, music and more. Hours are 4 to 9pm Friday, 10 to 9pm Saturday and noon to 6pm Sunday. This will take place rain…

Delaware Unemployment Shows Slight Drop but Higher than National Average

By Mari Lou / August 18, 2023

Delaware’s unemployment rate remains above the national average of 3.5% – at 4.1%, but is a tenth of a percent lower that in June. It is the lowest level for the state since February of 2020. In Sussex County the unemployment rate dropped from 3.7% in June to 3.5% in July. The Delaware Department of…

Parsonsburg Garage Fire Accidental

By Mari Lou / August 18, 2023

Powellville Volunteer firefighters were called for a garage fire just after 4 Thursday afternoon on Laws Road in Parsonsburg. Firefighters arriving at the scene found a detached 24-foot by 24-foot garage on fire with exposure to several outbuildings. The fire was discovered by a passerby and investigators say the fire was accidental and began inside…

Somerset County Campground Store Damaged in Accidental Fire

By Mari Lou / August 18, 2023

The Maryland State Fire Marshal says a fire that damaged the single story campground store at the Lake Somerset Family Campground in Westover Thursday afternoon was accidental. The fire was discovered by the occupants of the building just before 4:30pm. It took Princess Anne Volunteer Firefighters about 90 minutes to control the fire, which investigators…

Two Pedestrians Struck by Pickup at Midway Shopping Center

By Mari Lou / August 18, 2023

Two people were injured in a crash in the Midway shopping center Thursday night just before 9. Delaware State Police say a pickup truck was turning right into the parking lot from northbound Coastal Highway and struck two pedestrians – a 71 year old woman and 75 year old man – both from Baltimore. The…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-17-23

By Mari Lou / August 18, 2023

User 284190339 · 08 – 17 – 23 Fishing Report Thursday was the second day of the Flounder Pounder Tournament out of Paradise Gril on Long Neck. With 295 boats registered in the contest, I suspect the better fishing locations in the ocean were covered up. With small craft advisories up for Friday, I don’t…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 18, 2023

Joe Campbell – Millsboro – North end of the Rehoboth Boardwalk from the Henlopen Hotel. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 17, 2023

Scott Thornton – Felton – Birds playing in the puddles. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-16-23

By Mari Lou / August 17, 2023

User 284190339 · 08 – 16 – 23 Fishing Report The weather and the seas were more accommodating for fishing on Wednesday. We didn’t get a report from Lewes Harbour Marina on Wednesday and I suspect most if not all of the charter boats were fishing in the Flounder Pounder Tournament. Charles Corrar’s Delaware Citation…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-15-23

By Mari Lou / August 16, 2023

User 284190339 · 08 – 15 – 23 Fishing Report Tuesday was not a good day to go fishing. Rough seas prevented many boats from running to the ocean flounder and sea bass grounds and those that did found the fishing was not worth the effort. Lewes Harbour Marina said the high boat for the…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 16, 2023

Shane Bowden – Delmar – Kashkeco Farms – Blond Roast. Click for full view

OC Residents Can Sign Up for Local Emergency Notifications with OC Alert

By Mari Lou / August 15, 2023

OC Alert is available to Ocean City residents. Public safety officials sat this is a free trial service that will allow you to get notifications sent from state and local authorities – in the event of weather, traffic or other emergencies. The information can be received by email, text or voice message. Community members are…

Former Camden Mayor Accepts Plea Deal after Confrontation

By Mari Lou / August 15, 2023

The now former mayor of Camden has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and hindering prosecution and no contest to offensive touching after a physical confrontation with two teens at a car wash owned by 41 year old Justin King. The confrontation occurred in late February when King confronted two 19 year olds who King claimed…

Chancellor McCormick Takes Brief Leave of Absence

By Mari Lou / August 15, 2023

Delaware Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick has taken a temporary absence from the Court of Chancery for medical reasons. The Court of Chancery anticipates her return to duty at the end of September and her absence is not expected to affect Court operations. Matters that she has taken under advisement prior to hear leave will…

Salisbury Man Sentenced for Drug Distribution

By Mari Lou / August 15, 2023

A Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to 2 counts of possession with the intent to distribute drugs. That plea was given Thursday by 61 year old Howard Peterson – and accepted by Associate Judge for the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Matthew Maciarello who sentenced Peterson to 23 years in prison with all but 14…