Mari Lou

Dover Man Arrested on Weapons & Drug Charges

By Mari Lou / August 11, 2023

Dover Police were called to the area of College Road and North DuPont Highway for a knife complaint just after 1am Thursday. Police contacted the victim who told them a white male threatened him with a knife and ran off. They spotted a suspect who matched the description given by the victim who resisted arrest…

Mispillion Draw Bridge in Milford Reopens This Afternoon

By Mari Lou / August 11, 2023

The Mispillion Draw Bridge on Rehoboth Boulevard in Milford will reopen this afternoon at 2pm. The bridge has been closed since February as DelDOT has been working to repair the bridge completely – including making the draw bridge fully operational. In December of 2021 a truck towing construction equipment struck and damaged the bridge. The…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-10-23

By Mari Lou / August 11, 2023

User 284190339 Ā· 08 – 10 – 23 Fishing Report A threat of thunderstorms kept many folks, the smart ones, off the water on Thursday. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Chris Eastburn party charted the Grizzly with Captain Cary Evans on Wednesday and Chris managed to catch a 6-pound flounder, but Jack McLaughlin took…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-9-23

By Mari Lou / August 10, 2023

User 284190339 Ā· 08 – 09 – 23 Fishing Report The marine forecast on Wednesday was better than Tuesday, but still not perfect. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Jay Sea II ran on Monday and found Tim Burg a Delaware Citation and personal best 7-pound flounder. On Wednesday, the Katydid and the On Delivery both…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-8-23

By Mari Lou / August 9, 2023

User 284190339 Ā· 08 – 08 – 23 Fishing Report Tuesday saw a lot of northwest wind and not a lot of fishing. For the second day, Lewes Harbour Marina reported no boats left the dock. On Sunday, Justin Reed brought in two flounder to 29 inches that he caught on Gulp! at the Old…

MD Man Charged after Milton area Crash

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2023

A 37 year old Bel Air, Maryland man is charged with DUI and assaulting police officers after a crash Monday night in Milton. A Delaware State Trooper saw a Pathfinder strike a construction barrier next to the left lane on Coastal Highway south of Broadkill Road. The Pathfinder also struck a fully marked DRBA Police…

Delaware Department of Education Releases Statewide Assessment Results for the 2022-23 School Year

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2023

This release comes from the Delaware Department of Education – the Statewide assessment results for the 2022-23 school year. Statewide assessment results for the 2022-23 school year show students continue to need extraĀ supportsĀ  as the state prioritizes recovery efforts and resources to ensure that all students continue to accelerate and achieve. In English language arts…

Salisbury Sidewalk Work on Wednesday in area of Route 13 & Milford Street

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2023

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sidewalk repair work will be done Wednesday, August 9th by Maryland State Highway officials which will affect the traveling public within the City of Salisbury.Ā  Beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday morning, crews will be removing and replacing sidewalks near Route 13 and Milford Street.Ā  This work will necessitate a…

Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Drug Offenses

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2023

A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison on drug offenses. Court officials say that because of 65 year old Eric Thomas’s prior convictions – four prior felony drug convictions – he will be required to serve 50% of his sentence before he may be eligible for parole. In May, Thomas was…

Easton Police Investigating Shooting Death

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2023

Easton Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Monday night around 7 on Blake Street in Easton. Police found the victim lying in the grass and gave aid until Talbot County Paramedics arrived. The victim – 55 year old Ty Brooks of Easton – died at the scene – his body was taken to the…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-7-23

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2023

User 284190339 Ā· 08 – 07 – 23 Fishing Report The weather on Monday was not so good. Lewes Harbour Marina said no boats sailed from there on Monday. Hook ā€˜em and Cook ā€˜em said the Judy V got in the morning trip for flounder and sea bass, but the afternoon proved to be too…

Stormy Night Across Delmarva

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2023

It was a stormy night on Delmarva. The National Weather Service was updating continually with thunderstorm watches and warnings and tornado watches as well. Nearly everyone saw rain and thunderstorms – several waves of storms through the evening. In Delaware – most reports of damage sent to the National Weather Service came from New Castle…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2023

Carol Tabor – Boardwalk at the James Farm. Click for full view

Talbot County Officials Looking for Man Involved in Shooting Incident Sunday Night

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2023

Talbot County Sheriff’s officials are looking for a man involved in a shooting incident around 9pm on Sunday in the area of Tunis Mills Road and Unionville Road. Officials say Steward Ray fired several shots striking a victim and his vehicle several times. Ray drove off but collided with several parked cars in the area…

White Marlin Open – Day 1

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2023

UPDATED – 08/07/23 11:30pm – The scales closed about 20 minutes early as stormy weather began to roll into Ocean City. The first day of fishing at the White Marlin Open saw 378 boats go out and a lot of tuna brought in to be weighed – including the leader – a 199 pound big…

Lincoln Man Charged with Weapons Offenses Following Officer-involved Shooting

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2023

Delaware State Police were called for a domestic incident Sunday around 8pm. Witnesses say 49 year old Kenneth Fisher of Lincoln was armed with a handgun – and was spotted running down Johnson Road as troopers arrived. He was told to stop and show his hands, but Fisher reached into his waistband and one trooper…

Salisbury Man Sentenced to 83 Years in Prison for 2nd Degree Murder

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2023

A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 83 years in prison for 2nd degree murder and other offenses. Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Maciarello sentenced 39 year old Dionte Dutton after a jury convicted him last May of 2nd degree murder, 1st and 2nd degree assault, reckless endangerment, use of a handgun in the…

Greensboro Barn Fire Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2023

A barn at the Better Days Farm in Greensboro has seen better days after it burned to the ground Saturday morning. State Fire Marshal’s office officials say the owner discovered the fire damaged remains of the pole barn when he arrived at the East Cherry Lane property around 7am and called 9-11. Greensboro Fire Department…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-6-23

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2023

User 284190339 Ā· 08 – 06 – 23 Fishing Report Sunday was another good-weather day. Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic told us slot rockfish (20 to 25 inches) have been caught out of the tidal river and creeks on peeler crab and Fishbites. They will also take bloodworms, but the store was out of…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2023

Josh Miller – Chainsaw carving in Felton with a C-17 flying overhead. Click for full view

Seaford Man Arrested for Felony Shoplifting

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2023

A Seaford man has been arrested for shoplifting at the Dover Walmart on Friday and Saturday. Delaware State Police were called for a shoplifting Friday morning. Investigation showed a black male damaged a locked drawer and stole two iPhone 14s. Later in the day Cheswold Police were called to the Walmart for a shoplifting by…

Car Game Goes Bad After Teen Run over Near Georgetown

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2023

An 18 year old boy was struck by a car that he had been a passenger in near Georgetown Saturday evening. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that an Altima driven by a 15 year old girl was southbound on Kruger Road in the area of Acorn Drive just after 5:30pm. There were…

Motorcycle Rider Injured after Crash with Camper on Coastal Hwy South of Dewey Beach

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2023

A 24 year old man operating a Hodaka motorcycle northbound on Coastal Highway south of Dewey Beach is hospitalized for head injuries. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that just after 5pm Saturday a pickup truck towing an RV turned from Inlet Road onto northbound Coastal Highway into the path of the motorcycle.…

Fenwick Voters Send Incumbents & Kurt Zanelotti to the Town Council

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2023

Fenwick Island voters have returned the three incumbents to the Town Council and Kurt Zanelotti, who was the top vote-getter with 372 tallies. Janice Bortner received 365 votes, Natalie Magdeburger 362 and Jacqueline Napolitano won 358 votes. Each will serve a 2-year term. The election will be certified Monday morning and the newly elected council…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 8-5-23

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2023

User 284190339 Ā· 08 – 05 – 23 Fishing Report Saturday saw in and out sunshine and a bit more wind than NOAA called for. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid fished ocean structure and managed to fill the fishbox with a boat limit of flounder. The Jay Sea II also worked over ocean structure…