Mari Lou

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 5-27-23

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2023

Kim – 443-859-5675 – LOOKING FOR:  Turkeys – FOR SALE:  2 male 5-month old German Sheppard puppies – ask for price Rusty – 302-628-0102 – Char broil wood burning smoker grill – $200 Trey – 561-281-5307 – LOOKING FOR: Older Coleman generator 2000-5000 watts, 120 volts – Brand new Henry sewing machine – $435 –…

Rehoboth Beach Patrol Begin Another Season on the Sand

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2023

As they have for the past few years, the Rehoboth Beach patrol started their summer beach season with a bell ringing ceremony. The bell begins each guard day throughout the summer to let everyone know the beach patrol is on duty – and it will ring until the last day of guard duty in September.…

Caroline County Sheriff Investigating Death of 18-month old Child in Preston

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2023

Caroline County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Marsh Creek Road in Preston for a death investigation involving an 18-month old child. Sheriff’s officials say the investigation indicates the child was struck by a vehicle Friday evening while playing in the back yard of their home. The driver of the vehicle is a 30 year old…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-26-23

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2023

The ocean was not pretty on Friday, but a couple of boats ran out to the sea bass grounds and came back with the target species. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid and the Surface Tension both made the run to ocean structure and found the sea bass in a feeding mood. Captain Cary Evans…

Nationwide “Operation We Will Find You” Locates 225 Endangered Missing Children

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2023

Over a period of 10 weeks, the US Marshals Service has conducted a nationwide operation “Operation We Will Find You” – a nationwide missing child operation. During this operation 225 endangered missing children – including runaways and those abducted by non-custodial persons – were recovered or safely located. The operation was conducted from multiple locations…

Investigation into Drug Dealing Leads to Arrest of Frankford Man

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2023

A narcotics investigation by the Sussex County Drug Unit has led to the arrest of a Frankford man. On Friday detectives from the Sussex County Drug Unit and Governor’s Task Force executed a search warrant at 43 year old Billy Mumford’s residence on Pepper Trail in Frankford. Mumford was found in Selbyville where he was…

Fire at Middlesex Beach Friday Night Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2023

Firefighters from southern Sussex County were called for a residential fire just after 9:30pm at Middlesex Beach. Crews arriving at the scene found smoke showing from a two story single family home on pilings on East Bayberry Road. Firefighters were able to put out the fire in the attic and remained on the scene for…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2023

Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – 2018 super moon at Roosevelt Inlet in Lewes. Click for full view

Mother of Emma Cole of Smyrna Accepts Plea Deal in Child’s Death

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2023

The mother of a 3 year old Smyrna girl has pleaded guilty in the death of Emma Cole of Smyrna. Officials at the Department of Justice say 31 year old Kristie Haas has pleaded guilty to 1st degree murder by abuse or neglect, 3 counts of endangering the welfare of a child and one count…

Millsboro Man Arrested on Felony Weapons Charges

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2023

A traffic stop just after 2am Friday led to the arrest of a Millsboro man on felony weapons charges. Delaware State Police, on patrol in the area of Line Road and Stable Lane, attempted to stop a pickup with dark window tinting, but no tint waiver on file with the DMV. The driver of the…

New 4-Way Stop Coming to Salisbury

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2023

A new traffic pattern is being implemented at the South Boulevard and Camden Avenue intersection in Salisbury today! This crossing is transitioning to a 4-way stop using temporary stop signs and permanent stop signs installed within two weeks. City of Salisbury officials say the lights are also being changed from flashing yellow to flashing red,…

EXPIRED: TODAY is the Deadline for Comments on Electric Vehicle Mandate

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2023

Commenting on the Electric Vehicle Sales Mandate will end at the close of business today. DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin is expected to rule on whether Delaware will use the ACCII standards adopted by California in 2022 by early summer of this year. Send your comments in written form by email to DNRECHearingComments@delaware.gov or by using…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-25-23

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2023

In spite of small craft warnings on the ocean a few boats did catch drum in Delaware Bay on Wednesday night. The small craft advisories continued into Thursday. Delaware has set the striped bass regulations for the reminder of 2023. The slot limit will be 28 to 31 inches to comply with the emergency regulations…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2023

Chick Bradford – Harbeson – Rehoboth Beach sunrise. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-24-23

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2023

The fishing on Wednesday was not very encouraging. No boats ventured into the ocean and small craft advisories are up for Thursday. The bluefish and hickory shad action at Indian River Inlet slowed and I had no reports of any drum from Delaware Bay. To top it off, the surf was too rough for most…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2023

Larry Kaplan – Ocean View – Heron in a pine tree at Whites Creek. Click for full view

Berlin Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Child Abuse

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2023

A Berlin man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for convictions of 2nd degree child abuse, 3 counts of 2nd degree assault, and 1 count of neglect of a minor. A jury found 32 year old Connor Kelly guilty after week-long trial in March. Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Beau Oglesby imposed the…

Drinking Water Warning – North Bedford St Extended from Gordy St to Donovan’s Rd in Georgetown

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2023

DRINKING WATER WARNING – Georgetown Water DepartmentBOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING – Increased Risk from Microbial Contamination On Tuesday May 23, 2023, we experienced a drop in pressure due to a main break that caused a loss of positive water pressure in our distribution system. A loss of positive water pressure is a signal of…

Pinocchio to Go on Breeding-Loan at Nashville Zoo

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2023

If you plan to visit Pinocchio, the Andean bear, at the Salisbury Zoo – you only have a few weeks before he goes on vacation to the Nashville Zoo. He will be on a breeding loan – through the Species Survival Plan – which manages the Andean bear population in the US. Pinocchio will return…

Delaware State Police Memorial Day Message

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2023

With Memorial Day just around the corner, many of us gather with loved ones to honor our fallen heroes and current military members. The Delaware State Police is here to remind everyone of the importance of driving safely, particularly during this weekend, but also each and every day. Memorial Day often marks the “unofficial” beginning…

New Traffic Pattern Begins Next Week on Route 1 at Route 16 in Milton for Northbound Drivers

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2023

DelDOT is alerting all drivers to a change in the traffic pattern for Route 1 Northbound at Route 16 beginning next week. On Tuesday, May 30th through Wednesday, May 31st DelDOT will shift Route 1 northbound beginning at 7pm Tuesday into Wednesday (weather permitting). During the switch motorists can expect lane closures on Route 1…

Two Arrested After Months-long Drug Investigation in Kent County

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2023

An investigation into drug distribution in Kent County has led to the arrest of two men. Delaware State Police say the investigation was started in December by the Kent County Governor’s Task Force when it was suspected that 51 year old James Crow of Dover was dealing drugs in Kent County. Tuesday, detectives contacted Crow…

Wicomico County Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Distributing Fentanyl

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2023

A Quantico man has been sentenced for possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl. Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge Karen Dean sentenced 25 year old Treyvon Walston to 15 years in prison. When Walston was arrested in August of 2022, he was on supervised probation for a 2nd degree sexual offense. The arrest violated his…

Beach Replenishment Update

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2023

Dredging has moved from Rehoboth Beach to Dewey Beach. Some beach crossovers are closed during the replenishment work, however heavy seas and strong winds are slowing the progress and the south end may not be completed by Thursday when the crews halt for the holiday weekend. If not completed – work will resume Monday evening.…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-23-23

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2023

I was at the northside of Indian River Inlet around 8:00 am on Tuesday morning just as the current began to run in. I gave fishing a shot until around 9:00 am without success and then I went back to my truck to warm up. One of the guys I was fishing with came to…