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VA Tax Rebate Deadline Just 2 Weeks Away

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2023

Virginia’s budget includes a tax rebate for eligible Virginians who file their taxes by November 1st and have had a 2022 state tax liability. This is a one-time tax rebate of up to $200 for individual filers or up to $400 for those filing a joint return. Again the deadline to file to receive the…

Military Retirees Earn Additional Tax Relief in Virginia

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2023

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin on Friday celebrated extended tax-exemptions for military retirement pay through the removal of age restrictions in the 2023 Virginia state budget. This expanded benefit will apply to ALL military retirees regardless of age and takes effect in the taxable year beginning January 1st of 2024. Additional information from Gov. Youngkin: “With…

Apple Scrapple Festival This Evening & Saturday in Bridgeville

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2023

The Apple Scrapple Festival is just getting underway in Bridgeville. The festival will run until 10pm tonight with the food court and carnival. Also Friday night – the Little Miss pageant, Kids Apple Toss and Friday Night Street Dance. Festival organizers expect to open Saturday morning – and there are three indoor locations – the…

MSP Looking for Eden Armed Robbery Suspect

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2023

Maryland State Police need your help to locate a Salisbury man wanted in connection with an armed robbery on September 26th in Eden. Police were called to a variety store on Eden Allen Road just before 8pm on September 26th – witnesses told police the armed robber brandished a knife and threatened the cashier and…

DSP Investigating Body of Dover Man Found at Wilmington Recycle Business

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2023

Delaware State Police are investigating the death of 43 year old Daniel Devol-Neidig of Dover. He was found dead by employees at Recycling Management Resources in Wilmington – in a processing area – on Monday. Police say the cause of death is not yet known and autopsy results are pending. Devol-Neidig was last seen on…

Cape May-Lewes Ferry Registers 50-millionth Passenger

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2023

Around 11am this morning, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry registered its 50-millionth passenger – at the Lewes Ferry terminal. DRBA Officials say Zach Kaltenbach, of Millsboro, but originally from Long Beach Island, NJ purchased a ticket for the 11:15am departure for Cape May aboard the M-V New Jersey. Kaltenbach, his girlfriend and 2 daughters were presented…

Public Comment Window Now Open for Potential Bethany Beach Offshore Wind Project

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2023

There are several upcoming public meetings regarding potential off-shore wind farms off the Bethany Beach coast. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released their Draft Environmental Impact Statement for their projects, which evaluates a number of scenarios. A 45-day public comment period begins today. The project evaluates a number of scenarios, including “no…

Traffic Stop by Milford Police Ends in Drug Arrest

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2023

A traffic stop by Milford Police led to the arrest of a Milford man on drug charges. Police stopped a Honda Accord for an equipment violation and made contact with the operator who gave police a false name, but he was identified as 35 year old Andre Daniels of Milford. Officers observed signs of drug…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-12-23

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2023

User 284190339 · 10 – 12 – 23 Fishing Report Thursday saw more good weather and less fishermen. Sea bass fishing is very good with a few triggerfish mixed in the catch. Offshore action is also good for wahoo and dolphin. Come the weekend and the weather goes downhill just when we might have more…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2023

Jody Hudson – Lewes – Hiking trail behind the outlets in Rehoboth Beach. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-11-23

By Mari Lou / October 12, 2023

User 284190339 · 10 – 11 – 23 Fishing Report Wednesday was another good weather day, but once again not many boats went fishing. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was the Katydid brought in another boat load of black sea bass plus a couple of triggerfish. They saw the Grizzly go out, but they…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-10-23

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2023

User 284190339 · 10 – 10 – 23 Fishing Report Tuesday was the reopening of black sea bass season and the weather was good, so I expected a lot of boats to be on the ocean. Boy was I wrong. As far as my two reporting stations, Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook…

Ribbon Cut Tuesday on Expanded & Re-christened Sussex County EOC

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2023

That C now stands for Complex – not Center as in the past. Over the past two years, the Sussex County Emergency Operations Complex near Georgetown has been a construction project. Tuesday morning before the weekly County Council meeting, The Council and other county officials cut the ribbon on the $12-million expansion to the facility…

Sussex County Council Gets Update on Reassessment

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2023

The Sussex County Council had a relatively light agenda and began this week’s meeting at 1pm. County Administrator Todd Lawson briefly updated the Council on the Joint Workshop that was held with the Planning and Zoning Commission in September. Much of what was discussed has now been divided into rather broad topics – including Perimeter…

UPDATED: DSP Assist DNREC with Death Investigation after Finding Unoccupied Vessel

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2023

UPDATED – 10/10/23 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim in Sunday’s death investigation as 47 year old Matthew Laudermilch of Annville, PA, who was pulled from the water in the Indian River Bay. His body has been turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, where an autopsy will be performed to…

DSP Looking for Suspect in Felony Domestic Assault

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2023

Delaware State Police need your help to find a man wanted for felony domestic assault. Police say that the incident occurred Monday when 42 year old Steven Showell used a knife in an assault in Bridgeville. Showell is black, 6-feet tall and 220 pounds, bald with brown eyes. He may be operating a black Honda…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-9-23

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2023

User 284190339 · 10 – 09 – 23 Fishing Report On Monday I spoke with Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em. Both reported that no boats left the dock on Monday, but they expect quite a few to sail on Tuesday when black sea bass season reopens. The Delaware Mobile Surf Fisherman’s…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2023

Ritchie G – NYC – Millsboro Pond at sunset. Click for full view

MD Sex Offender Arrested After Found on School Property

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2023

An Easton man, who is a Tier 1 registered sex offender in Maryland, has been arrested for being on school property. Caroline County Sheriff’s office says that Roberto Zaldivar, Junior was arrested while attending a football game Friday at Colonel Richardson High School in Federalsburg. As a Tier 1 registered sex offender he is prohibited…

Sussex County Council Receive Updates on Recent Joint Workshop and Reassessment Project

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2023

This week’s Sussex County Council meeting will begin at 1pm. The Council will attend the ribbon cutting for the revamped Sussex County Emergency Operation Complex Tuesday morning at 11. County Administrator, Todd Lawson, will review the recent joint workshop between the County Council and Planning Commission and Director of Assessment, Chris Keeler, will update the…

UPDATED: Pedestrian Struck & Killed near Ellendale

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2023

UPDATED – 10/09/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 23 year old Malachi Gibbs of Harrington as the pedestrian who died in a fatal crash on Saturday night in Ellendale. =================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 10/08/23 – A 23 year old Harrington man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle just after 11 Saturday…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-8-23

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2023

User 284190339 · 10 – 08 – 23 Fishing Report Sunday it was small craft advisories up again, but the new week looks good for the reopening of black sea bass season on Tuesday. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Mike said he cleaned 3 tog from a private boat that fished the Outer Wall. The Captain’s…

UPDATED: DSP Investigating Deadly Bicycle Crash North of Bethany Beach Last Week

By Mari Lou / October 8, 2023

UPDATED – 10/08/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 71 year-old Joseph Jezyk of Hockessin, as the bicyclist who died in a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday morning north of Bethany Beach. ======================================================== Delaware State Police continue to investigate a now deadly crash involving a bicycle rider north of Bethany Beach on Tuesday, October 3.…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-7-23

By Mari Lou / October 8, 2023

User 284190339 · 10 – 07 – 23 Fishing Report Saturday saw small craft advisories up on the ocean and they will be back up on Sunday for seas to 7 feet. Mike at Lewes Harbour Marina said no boats left the dock on Saturday, but Crab Burner Charters fished for sheepshead on Friday and…

DSP Arrest 4 for Shoplifting from Multiple Outlet Stores in Rehoboth Beach

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2023

Delaware State Police have arrested four people from Salisbury following a shoplifting investigation on Thursday. Police were called to the Coach Outlet in Rehoboth Beach where four individuals had stolen items from the store and drove off in a white Ford Expedition with Vermont tags. The caller provided descriptions of their clothing. Troopers found the…