Mari Lou

Public Hearing During Worcester County Commissioners Meeting Tuesday Canceled

By Mari Lou / June 3, 2023

A public hearing scheduled for Tuesday’s Worcester County Commissioner’s meeting on Bill 23-03 – Zoning – Separation Distances for Commercial non-Ag Functions in Agricultural Structures and Lands in the A-2 Ag District – has been tabled at the request of the applicant. A new date will be advertised if the applicant requests to reschedule the…

DSP Investigating Shots Fired near Seaford

By Mari Lou / June 3, 2023

Delaware State Police were called to a home on North Front Street, Extension in Seaford for several reports of shots fired. When troopers arrive just after 11:30 they learned there had be a large party at a residence, but no one at the scene would provide information and the crowd dispersed. Bullet casings were found…

DE Secretary of State Orders Emergency Classification of Xylazine aka “Tranq” as Schedule III Controlled Substance

By Mari Lou / June 3, 2023

The drug xylazine – or ‘Tranq’ has been added as a Schedule III controlled substance in Delaware. ‘Tranq’ is a non-opioid drug used primarily in veterinary medicine, but has been used increasingly as an additive in opioid abuse to create a ‘zombie-like’ condition for users. This action by Delaware Secretary of State Jeff Bullock follows…

Revisions Proposed for DE Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights

By Mari Lou / June 3, 2023

Two bills were filed Friday that would bring revisions to the Delaware Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights. House Bill 205 and House Bill 206 would revamp how officer disciplinary cases are handled and publicly disclosed, give members of the public a role in setting standards for police officers and increase transparency. According to the…

Maryland State Flags to Half Staff Sunday

By Mari Lou / June 3, 2023

Maryland flags are to fly at half staff on Sunday from sunrise to sunset in honor of Fire and Rescue Memorial Remembrance Day. This day honors all fire, rescue and emergency medical services personnel from the State of Maryland who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Slaughter Beach Municipal Election Canceled

By Mari Lou / June 3, 2023

There will be no municipal election on July 1st in Slaughter Beach. Just two candidates filed for two open seats. Jamie Draper and incumbent Harry Ward and will be sworn in to two year terms at the July Town Council meeting. Larry Meinert did not run for re-election. .

Blades Municipal Election Set for Monday, June 5

By Mari Lou / June 3, 2023

Blades voters will head to the polls on Monday, June 5th to elect a mayor and two council members. Wednesday was the final day that candidates could file to run. For the Mayor’s seat, incumbent Robert Atkinson is challenged by Sharon Alston. There are three candidates for two seats on the Town Council – incumbent…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 6-3-23

By Mari Lou / June 3, 2023

Nancy – 302-530-9960 – LOOKING FOR: Place to store RV 32ft – Will Pay – Leave voicemail John – 302-226-5555 – LOOKING FOR: Good aluminum or steel hand truck Tom – 302-227-1887 – Frigidaire laundry center – new in box $900 Kim – 443-859-5675 – LOOKING FOR: Turkeys and chicken hens – FOR SALE 2…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 6-2-23

By Mari Lou / June 3, 2023

Friday was a good weather day, but the weekend is already blown out. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that Billy Taylor caught a big black drum on the first trip aboard his new boat. He was fishing in Delaware Bay with clams for bait. Rick’s Bait and Tackle weighed in two black drum for Jimmy and…

Salisbury Woman Sentenced to 2 Consecutive Life Terms plus 45 Years for Sexual Abuse of Minor

By Mari Lou / June 2, 2023

A Salisbury woman has been sentenced to 2 consecutive life sentences plus 45 years in prison. Circuit Court of Wicomico County Judge S. James Sarbanes pronounced that sentence for 39 year old Qwenda Jones who was convicted after a two-day trial in March of two counts of sexual abuse of a minor, 2nd degree rape,…

SB 96 Would Prohibit DNREC’s EV Sales Mandate to be Heard in Committee Wednesday Afternoon

By Mari Lou / June 2, 2023

Legislation sponsored by State Senator Brian Pettyjohn and Representative Michael Ramone is now expected to be heard in the Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee next Wednesday. Senate Bill 96 would prohibit DNREC from enacting its electric vehicle sales mandate. The bill would not restrict the sale of fuel-powered cars, trucks and SUVs in Delaware…

Recreational Trail-Cams on Public Lands now Banned in Delaware

By Mari Lou / June 2, 2023

DNREC and the Delaware Department of Agriculture have banned recreational trail cams in any state wildlife areas, state parks or state forests – effective immediately. The cams area mainly used by hunters during the state’s extended deer season – but this ONLY applies to cams used on state lands – not trail cams on private…

Three Arrested after 4-Month Drug Investigation in Dagsboro

By Mari Lou / June 2, 2023

Three men were arrested at a residence in Dagsboro Thursday after a search warrant was executed by the Sussex County Drug Unit. An investigation into drug sales from an East Diamond Drive home began four months ago. As detectives approached the property Thursday a Tahoe drove away from the house. State Police stopped the Tahoe…

Delmar Man Charged for Stealing Car in Millsboro

By Mari Lou / June 2, 2023

A Delmar man has been arrested by Delaware State Police for stealing a car in Millsboro Thursday afternoon. Police were called to Daisey Road just after 4pm for a stolen Ford Focus that was taken from a driveway with fishing gear inside the car. A Dagsboro Police officer spotted the car in town and contacted…

MD’s Spring Turkey Hunt Shows Increases Statewide

By Mari Lou / June 2, 2023

Maryland Natural Resources officials report over 5300 wild turkeys were harvested during this spring’s regular and junior turkey seasons. The harvest was 27% higher than last year’s – with Maryland’s central and western counties seeing the largest jumps. However the upper and lower shore counties also reported increases. DNR officials say the 2021 cicada emergence…

Wilmington Man Charged with Rape in Dover Hotel

By Mari Lou / June 2, 2023

A Wilmington man has been arrested by Dover Police for rape and other charges after an incident Friday morning at the Days Inn. Police were called just before 1am about a man named James touching a 12 year old Dover girl inappropriately in a room at the hotel. Police contacted an 18 year old female…

Ravens Roost Parade in OC Saturday Morning – Expect Delays

By Mari Lou / June 2, 2023

Ocean City Police remind residents and visitors that the Baltimore Ravens Roost Parade will take place on Saturday morning from 10 to noon. The parade will move down the southbound lanes of Baltimore Avenue from 15th Street to 29th Street – however drivers in the area can expect the roadways to be impacted for staging…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 6-1-23

By Mari Lou / June 2, 2023

Friday saw seas reasonably rough so at least the No Limit and the Bill Slayer were able to reach the tuna grounds. Burt at Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em told me one boat had six and the other had seven yellowfin tuna. As for me, I spent the afternoon until 6:30 at the northside of…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 2, 2023

Diana Lynn B – Elliotts Island – Vienna, MD. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-31-23

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2023

Small craft advisories were up on Wednesday, but they may be down on Thursday. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that no boats left the dock and they didn’t see anybody fishing the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal. Breakwater Bait and Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park said flounder were caught on minnows fished…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2023

Claire Christopher – Philadelphia – MountAire plant in Millsboro. Click for full view

Delmarva Spellers Travel to Washington, DC for Scripps National Spelling Bee

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2023

The Scripps National Spelling Bee got underway in Washington, DC this morning with 231 spellers taking part including three from Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Delaware’s super spellers were both eliminated in the first round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Wednesday. Zion Miller represented the Seaford District Library. Declan Durand represented the Sussex…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-30-23

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2023

Small craft advisories were up on Tuesday and will be up on Wednesday. Lewes Harbour Marina told us none of their boats left the dock and only a few boats fished the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal on Tuesday. Those that braved the northeast winds did manage to catch a few flounder on minnows and Gulp!.…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2023

Ritchie G – NYC – Sunrise over Milton. Click for full view

Rescue Dogs Now Delaware’s Official State Dog

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2023

Tuesday afternoon Governor John Carney signed Senate Bill 37 into law – making rescue dogs Delaware’s official state dog. The measure was unanimously passed in both chambers. Over the years, the General Assembly has passed short-lived bills for an official state dog – with the Golden Retriever the most recent. Democrat Senator Jack Walsh was…