Mari Lou

Worcester County Closings for Easter Holiday

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2026

Worcester County Government offices, including all five Branch Libraries, will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026 for Good Friday. Normal business hours will resume Monday, April 6. Recreation and Parks will be closed Friday through Sunday, April 3-5, and will resume standard hours of operation on April 6. The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2026

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Spring arrives in Ocean View. Click for full view

Shred Event in Georgetown Saturday, April 18

By Mari Lou / March 29, 2026

AARP Delaware and the Georgetown Public Library will host a free shredding event on Saturday, April 18 from 10am to 1pm at the Georgetown Public Library. The event is part of AARP Fraud Watch Network efforts statewide. Shredding old bank statements, credit card bills, Medicare cards and anything else with personal information on it is…

DSP Arrest Two for Courier Scam in Seaford

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2026

Two New Yorkers have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a courier scam investigation in Seaford. Police were contacted by an 84 year old man who believed he was the victim of a scam. Police say in the days prior, the victim encountered a pop-up that locked him out of his computer and instructed…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 03/28/26

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2026

    NAME: Pam / 302-632-8033 ITEM: Electric concrete mixer DESCRIPTION: AMOUNT: $150 ITEM: Drywall tools DESCRIPTION: benches, banjo, hawks, hand tools AMOUNT: various prices ITEM: oriental rugs DESCRIPTION: AMOUNT: call for pricing and sizes   NAME: Fred / 443-521-7484 ITEM: Aluminum Rims DESCRIPTION: four 17in. aluminum rims from Ford 150 XL excellent condition AMOUNT:…

Single Vehicle Crash on Armory Road Damages Utility Pole; about 1500 DEC Members without Power Overnight

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2026

A single vehicle crash on Armory Road near Frankford just after 12:30 Saturday morning shut the roadway down for hours after causing damage to a utility pole. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a 24 year old Millsboro man was northbound when he failed to negotiate a slight curve in the area…

Bethany Beach Police Arrest 2 after Drug Investigation

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

An investigation in the use of illegal drugs in a residence in Bethany Beach led to the arrest of two people on Thursday. Bethany Beach Police with assistance of the Governor Task Force executed a search warrant at a home on Garfield Parkway and found 47 year old William Lewis and 45 year old Amy…

Salisbury Man Convicted of Illegal Possession of Firearm

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

A Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to one count of illegal possession of a regulated firearm. Administrative Judge for the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Judge S. James Sarbanes accepted the plea and sentenced 64 year old Leon Grant to 15 years in prison with all but 7 years suspended. Five years is a mandatory…

Berlin Man Arrested after Fight Early Friday Morning in Ocean City

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

Ocean City Police were called to the area of 83rd Street just after 1am Friday for a disorderly male. Police found evidence of a fight that ha taken place both inside and outside a residence and determined that the victim and suspect are acquaintances who were inside together when the fight occurred. The suspect was…

Will Imbrie-Moore Launches Primary Campaign for DE’s 19th House District

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

Former Biden/Harris campaign staffer and teacher Will Imbrie-Moore has launched a primary campaign for the 19th House District in the Stanton area. Imbrie-Moore is running on a platform of fully funding public schools and school meals, fighting the housing crisis and raising the minimum wage to $20 by 2035. He believes that the current administration…

No Kings Demonstrations Throughout Delmarva Saturday

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

Demonstrators will be out Saturday sending the message “No Thrones, No Crowns, No Kings” throughout Delmarva. The demonstrations in Delaware are organized by Indivisible Delaware and co-sponsored by several partners – including the ACLU of Delaware and the Delaware Working Families Party. The demonstrations focus on protecting the rule of law, defending civil liberties, and…

Woodland Ferry Closed Till Further Notice

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

DelDOT has shut down the Woodland Ferry for maintenance repairs until further notice. No further information has been made available  

Court of Chancery Rules with State; Clears Way for Offshore Wind Substation in Dagsboro

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

Delaware Court of Chancery has upheld the General Assembly’s authority to allow an electric substation needed to bring offshore wind power to Delaware at Dagsboro. The Sussex County Council voted 4 to 1 to deny a conditional use permit (Conditional Use No. 2515). In response, the Delaware General Assembly passed Senate Bill 159 which says…

Dover Police Arrest 2 in Shooting Incident Wednesday Afternoon in the Village of Westover

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

Two have been arrested by Dover Police in connection with a shooting incident that occurred just after 3:30 Thursday afternoon in the Village of Westover. Police were called for shots fired in the area of Thames Drive and learned that an 18 year old male was struck in the leg. The victim was taken to…

Berlin Homeowner Convenience Center Will No Longer Accept Yard Waste

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

Beginning April 1, 2026, the Berlin Homeowner Convenience Center (HOCC) will no longer accept yard waste. Following a series of February snowstorms, the Berlin HOCC temporarily accepted yard waste to assist residents with cleanup efforts. After April 1, yard waste will only be accepted at the following Solid Waste locations: Central Landfill in Newark Pocomoke…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

Donald Davis – UD’s turbine across the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 26, 2026

SA Harrison – Millsboro – Baywood. Click for full view

UPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash West of Milford Monday Night

By Mari Lou / March 25, 2026

UPDATE 03/25/26: The Delaware State Police has identified 74-year-old Richard Bielawski of Harrington, Delaware, as the man who died in a pedestrian hit-and-run crash on Monday in Milford. The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash.  Original Post: A hit and run crash west of Milford Monday night just after 8 has turned…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 25, 2026

Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Harbor of Refuge Light at sunset. Click for full view

Wicomico County Open Air Burn at Newland Park Landfill on Wednesday, March 25

By Mari Lou / March 24, 2026

The Solid Waste Division (weather dependent) plans to commence with a MD-DNR Forest Service permit-authorized Open-Air Burn of post-storm brush, on Wednesday, March 25 on County owned property behind the Newland Park Landfill. Solid Waste Division staff will perform all necessary controls, and appropriate local first responders have been notified. For questions, please call our…

Mosquito Control to Spray for Mosquito Larvae Downstate during Daylight Hours Wednesday

By Mari Lou / March 24, 2026

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application for mosquito larvae located in flooded forested wetland habitats. This application could take place during the daylight hours on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, via helicopter (registration numbers N2268W and/or N862W). Application of Vectobac12AS (liquid BTI) to control mosquito larvae in the following areas: In Woodside. Near Dagsboro, Fenwick…

Two Arrested on Felony Drug Charges in Georgetown

By Mari Lou / March 24, 2026

Members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, SORT and Georgetown Police executed a search warrant at a property on East North Street in Georgetown last Friday. This was the result of an investigation of 24 year old Jahlier Pettyjohn for the distribution of illegal narcotics from the residence. During the…

UPDATED: Virtual Public Hearing for DNREC Proposed Standalone Total Fish Length Regulation – Wednesday, March 25

By Mari Lou / March 24, 2026

UPDATED – 03/24/26 – DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold a virtual public hearing Wednesday, March 25, at 6pm to consider comments from the public on a proposed regulation detailing the definition of total fish length. The proposed amendments may be inspected online at http://regulations.delaware.gov/services/current_issue.shtml or in-person, by appointment only, by contacting responsible staff John…

South Bethany Municipal Election Canceled – 1 Council Seat Remains Vacant

By Mari Lou / March 24, 2026

There will be no election in South Bethany on May 9th. The Board of Elections has confirmed the candidates who filed for mayor and two of the three Council seats. Edie Dondero will return to the Mayor’s office. Steven Gallagher and incumbent Robert Shields will take two of the three open seats on the Council.…

Worcester County Traffic Alert: Holly Grove Road Closure Wednesday, March 25

By Mari Lou / March 24, 2026

Holly Grove Road from Samuel Bowen Boulevard to Sinepuxent Road will be closed this Wednesday, March 25, while County Roads Division crews work to clear downed trees and debris from the shoulder of the roadway that fell during the recent snowstorm. “Closing the roadway will allow us to work much more efficiently and safely,” Roads…