Mari Lou

Traffic Stop Leads to 5th Offense DUI Arrest

By Mari Lou / January 8, 2024

A computer check on a vehicle registration Saturday night came back as a fictitious tag. Delaware State Police stopped a truck on DuPont Boulevard in Frankford just after 10:30pm and contacted the driver – 47 year old Casey Whitman of Frankford and a 55 year old woman under a blanket in the backseat. While speaking…

DE House & Senate Republicans Support Lawsuit to Protect Delawareans’ Right to Worship Freely

By Mari Lou / January 8, 2024

The 21 Republican lawmakers in the Delaware General Assembly have signed an amicus curiae brief in a case that was filed against Governor John Carney in December of 2021 that contends he violated federal and state constitutional guarantees for citizens to worship freely. The lawsuit was originally filed in the Court of Chancery and later…

UPDATED: Fire Heavily Damages Building East of Georgetown

By Mari Lou / January 8, 2024

UPDATED – 01/08/24 – This fire remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s office. While firefighters were on the scene for about 3 hours early Saturday morning, they were called back to the scene twice for what were likely rekindles – just after 8am and around 6pm on Saturday. Fire officials tell the Talk…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 8, 2024

Margaret May – Lewes – Another beautiful day on the pond. Click for full view

January 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

By Mari Lou / January 7, 2024

January 9th, 2024, is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The Fraternal Order of Police reports as of Dec. 30st. 124 law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty. Now more than ever is time to show our Police that the community supports them. Please show your support by doing any or all of…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 7, 2024

Brian Sullivan – Rehoboth Beach – Gordons Pond Beach, Cape Henlopen State Park Towers and Whiskey Beach. Click for full view

Ellendale Voters Elect 3 New Faces to the Town Council

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2024

Voters in Ellendale have opted for change and elected three new members to the Town Council. William Clay Walton was the top vote-getter with 61, Thomas Panas earned 55 votes and Joseph Beck 42. They received the most votes and will be sworn in to the Town Council at their reorganizational meeting. Of the remaining…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 1/6/24

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2024

Sam – 443-614-8412 – Dining room table with 2 leafs and 6 chairs, expands to 7 feet long – $700 obo Debbi – 443-366-5935 – FREE – Retro dining table glass top with 4 white leather chairs David – 302-858-5006 – 1959 26″ Sylvania Console model TV & 1985 20″ Zenith portable TV – both…

Delaware Pageant Contestants Fly From Home State for Florida for First Time

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2024

For the first time ever, Miss Delaware and Miss Delaware Teen flew commercially for the 2024 Miss America and Miss America Teen pageants, from their home state airport. Emily Beale and Sophia Hughes left the Wilmington Airport aboard an Avelo flight. In the past they have flown from flights originating outside of the First State.…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2024

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

Saturday is Election Day in Ellendale

By Mari Lou / January 5, 2024

Voters in Ellendale head to the polls Saturday to elect 3 people to the Town Council. There are 7 candidates – incumbents Cheryl Vogl, Lisa Workman and Patsy Young are challenged by Joseph Beck, Tom Panas, William Clay Walton and former council member Aaron Moore. The polls are open from 1 to 7pm at Town…

Bayhealth Implements Visitor and Patient Masking Requirements

By Mari Lou / January 5, 2024

Bayhealth is experiencing higher than normal patient volumes due to an increase in patients with respiratory illnesses like flu, RSV and Covid-19. They are now requiring masking for patients and visitors at Bayhealth hospitals, outpatient locations and Bayhealth Medical Group practices. Visit Bayhealth.org/Visitation for complete details about masking and visitation guidelines before their next appointment.…

Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee Issues Recommendations

By Mari Lou / January 5, 2024

The Retiree Healthcare Benefits Subcommittee has held over 20 public meetings to address healthcare benefits for state retirees over the past year and has now issued a series of recommendations. These recommendations will help to ensure that current and future retirees have access to quality healthcare coverage and the trust fund for the benefits is…

UPDATE: Victim Identified; Crash on Route 24 East of Millsboro Leaves Lewes Man Dead

By Mari Lou / January 4, 2024

UPDATED 1-4-24 12 p.m.–The Delaware State Police have identified 20-year-old Willi Aguilar-Garcia of Lewes, Delaware, as the man who died in a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Millsboro. Previous Post: A crash that shut down Route 24 east of Millsboro around 4 Tuesday afternoon has left one man dead and two others injured.…

Millsboro Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2024

A Millsboro man has been arrested on felony drug charges after a traffic stop south of Georgetown. Delaware State Police spotted a driver turn from South Bedford Street onto northbound Dupont Boulevard without signaling. Detectives contacted the driver, a 31 year old from Lewes and the passenger, 44 year old Anthony Hitchens of Millsboro. The…

Lewes Massage Technician License Suspended

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2024

The license of a Delaware certified massage technician in Lewes has been suspended. Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock considered a complaint filed by the Department of Justice that states that Robert Leech used his position to impose unwelcome sexual acts upon numerous clients. Leech also is operating an unlicensed massage establishment, Fusion Massage and Wellness…

VIDEO: Community Bank’s Jack Riddle on the Cemetery at the Future Long Neck Bank Property

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2024

A small cemetery located at the future site of Community Bank Delaware in the Long Neck area at Routes 24 and 5 has been in the news recently. However reported plans that the 11 grave cemetery will be moved are speculative. Community Bank Delaware President and CEO, William Jack Riddle tells the Talk of Delmarva…

Rehab Work on Route 50 Bridge in OC Underway

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2024

Work has again begun on the Route 50 Harry Kelley Bridge into Ocean City. This is the continuation of long-term repairs in the eastbound lanes and sidewalk on the Route 50 Harry Kelley Memorial Bridge. This project involves 24 hour work repairing the structural steel beams and replacing any connection plates that require it. The…

Sussex County Council Hears about Voluntary School Assessment & More

By Mari Lou / January 2, 2024

With the start of the New Year, the Sussex County Council reorganized with the election of a new President and Vice President. Mike Vincent was re-elected as Council President and John Rieley re-elected as Council Vice President. Each by a 4 to 1 vote. Councilwoman Cindy Green voted against both because of a Planning and…

Laurel Woman Charged with Hate Crime

By Mari Lou / January 2, 2024

A Laurel woman has been arrested for a hate crime and related charges by Delaware State Police. Police were called to Taco Chabelita in Laurel Saturday afternoon around 1 for a disorderly incident the night before. An investigation showed that around 7pm Friday night a Laurel woman, later identified as 21 year old Aiyanna Winstead,…

UPDATED: One of Five Arrested after 2022 Armed Carjacking in Ocean City Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison

By Mari Lou / January 2, 2024

UPDATED – 01/02/24 – An 18 year old Baltimore man has been sentenced after an armed robbery in November of 2022 in Ocean City. Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Brian Shockley sentenced Davarn Leach, Jr. to 20 years in prison with all but 12 years suspended. Leach must also served 3 years of supervised probation…

Chase in Kent County Leads to DUI Arrest

By Mari Lou / January 2, 2024

A Hartly man was arrested after a chase that occurred in Dover Thursday afternoon. Delaware State Police on patrol Thursday just before 4pm saw an Expedition drive through a red light while southbound on Bay Road at President Drive. After turning onto Lafferty Lane the trooper initiated a traffic stop, but the driver of the…

Recycle Christmas Trees in Salisbury

By Mari Lou / January 2, 2024

Salisbury residents – if you’re looking to have your Christmas tree picked up – there will be a curbside Christmas tree pickup on Monday, January 8th. Leave trees at the curb – unbagged – and remember to remove lights, tinsel, decorations and stands. Also do not put trees in trash cans or recycle bins. Residents…

Henderson Fire Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / January 2, 2024

Firefighters in Goldsboro were called for a structure fire on River Bridge Road in Henderson on New Year’s Day just after 6am. Fire officials say no one was at home at thee time of the fire – a neighbor discovered the fire at the one-story, single family home. Officials say the fire began in the…

Public Hearing Workshops Set on Changes to DART Statewide Bus Services

By Mari Lou / January 2, 2024

The Delaware Transit Corporation invites you to attend an upcoming Public Hearing Workshop to provide in put and comments on proposed changes to DART Statewide Bus Services – which are set to become effective May 19 of this year. The Kent County meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 30th from 4:30 to 6pm at…