Mari Lou

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 10-7-23

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2023

Jim – 302-841-1165 – New Samsung Crystal UHD, 65inch, Model AU800D with wall mount – $550 Nancy – 302-530-9960 – Washer and/or Dryer – ask for price Nadeen – 302-684-2610 – Tony Little’s Gazelle – $75 – 3 boxes of blinds – unopened – 35×64 – $5 each or all 3 for $13 – 75…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-6-23

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2023

User 284190339 · 10 – 06 – 23 Fishing Report Friday saw some rough conditions on the ocean and there will be small craft advisories up on Saturday and Sunday. Mike at Lewes Harbour Marrina said a private boat fished the Outer Wall with sand fleas and caught sheepshead. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2023

Diane Ains – Sunset at Hunting Creek in Parksley, VA. Click for full view

First Powassan Virus Death in Maryland

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2023

Maryland Health officials on Friday announced the first travel-related Powassan virus death in the state. Powassan is spread by the bite of an infected tick – and it is very rare. This is the first-ever case recorded in Maryland. Health officials say the individual contracted the virus in Canada and returned to Maryland afterwards. The…

Gas Prices Falling

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2023

Gas prices are falling like autumn leaves. The national average fell 9 cents last week to $3.74 and in Delaware the price at the pump was down 15 cents in the last week to $3.25. AAA Mid-Atlantic officials say the primary reasons are slack demand and a drop in crude oil which fell $8 per…

Wicomico County Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse of Minor

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2023

A Wicomico County man has been convicted in the sexual abuse of a minor. Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, S. James Sarbanes last week convicted 59 year old Robert Hill of the following crimes – Sentencing has been deferred pending receipt of a mandatory pre-sentence investigation and mental health assessment. Court…

Fenwick Island Crash Closes NB Route 1 for 90 Minutes

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2023

Three people were injured when a vehicle crashed into a building off the northbound lanes of Route 1 in Fenwick Island. The crash occurred around 11am in the area of Dagsboro Street and shut down traffic in the northbound lane for about 90 minutes. Fenwick Island Police are investigating.

DDA Announces Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant Program

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2023

The Delaware Department of Agriculture has over $199,000 in relief funds that will be distributed through the USDA Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant Program. This funding is for eligible Delaware seafood processors, dealers and processing vessels who were financially impacted by the Covid 19 pandemic between January 27, 2020 and December 31,…

100th Anniversary of Delmarva Chicken Festival Saturday

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2023

Celebrate 100 years with the Delmarva Chicken Association Saturday at Perdue Stadium in Salisbury. The worlds largest fry pan returns, but for display only this time. The 10-foot wide pan has fried up millions of pieces of chicken since 1950 – it was manufactured by Mumford Sheet Metal in Selbyville. The Delmarva Chicken Festival runs…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-5-23

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2023

User 284190339 · 10 – 05 – 23 Fishing Report Thursday was another fishable day, but there just aren’t that many people fishing out in the ocean. We do have another new state record blue catfish caught by Sydney McBroom out of the Nanticoke River on a whole bluegill. This new record weighed 53 pounds…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2023

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Fawn following Mom through the salt marsh at the Indian River Bay. Click for full view

Seaford Man Charged with 6th Offense DUI

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2023

A Seaford man was arrested after a hit and run crash Wednesday afternoon just before 3 at Route 13 and Chipmans Lane in Laurel. Delaware State Police learned that a black male, identified as 64 year old Graylon Nichols of Seaford left the scene in a pickup with Delaware tags. Investigation showed that Nichols failed…

Shooting in Bridgeville Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2023

Investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Bridgeville Wednesday night continues by Delaware State Police. Bridgeville Police were called to the Canterbury Apartments just before 11pm for a home invasion where a black man forced his way into the home and displayed a firearm to two residents. The suspect was gone when police arrived. Around 11:30pm,…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-4-23

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2023

User 284190339 · 10 – 04 – 23 Fishing Report Wednesday was the first really nice day for fishing on the ocean. The wind was not blowing a gale and the seas were less than 6 feet. Thursday looks good, but the weekend, not so much. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid had flounder…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2023

Carol Tabor – Seagull napping at Bayshore in Ocean View. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-3-23

By Mari Lou / October 4, 2023

User 284190339 · 10 – 03 – 23 Fishing Report Small craft advisories finally came down on Tuesday, but only a few boats ran to the ocean. I could find no reports of any boats fishing in Delaware Bay. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Grizzly ran on Tuesday, but had not reported back when I…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 4, 2023

Joe Hurst – Dagsboro – Sundown across Indian River. Click for full view

UPDATED: DSP Arrest Magnolia Teen in Murder of Hurlock, MD Man

By Mari Lou / October 3, 2023

UPDATED – 10/03/23 – A Hurlock, Maryland teen has been arrested for murder. Delaware State Police arrested 17 year old Shakur Bowen in connection with the murder of 41 year old David Thomas. Police say on September 22, Thomas visited family in Kent County and borrowed a car from a family member, but failed to…

Seaford PD Investigating Shots Fired on Conwell Street

By Mari Lou / October 3, 2023

Seaford Police were called to Conwell Street – between Spruce and 3rd Streets for shots fired just after 8pm on Monday. Witnesses told police that an unknown male was firing at another group of people, then left the area in a white vehicle. Police say there were no injuries and several shell casings and other…

UPDATED: Hunter Biden Pleads Not Guilt in Court in Wilmington this Morning

By Mari Lou / October 3, 2023

UPDATED – 10-03-23 – 2pm – As expected, Hunter Biden entered a not guilty plea to three federal gun charges at the US District Court for the District of Delaware in Wilmington this morning. FOX News reports that Biden appeared in person after being charged with making a false statement during the purchase of a…

UPDATED: GoFundMe Set up for Man Struck on Coastal Highway in Dewey Beach Saturday

By Mari Lou / October 3, 2023

UPDATED – 10/03/23 – The investigation in to a crash last Saturday on Coastal Highway at Rodney Avenue remains under investigation by Dewey Beach Police. They say a Honda Accord, driven by a 38 year old man was the only vehicle involved in the crash and failed to stop at the marked crosswalk – striking…

UPDATED: Suspect in Shooting at Hollybrook Apartments in Laurel in Custody

By Mari Lou / October 3, 2023

UPDATED – 10/03/23 – Laurel Police say the suspect in a shooting at the Hollybrook Apartments on September 27th turned himself in to police on Monday. Police say 25 year old James Surratt of Laurel is charged with weapons offenses, 1st and 3rd degree assault and 2 counts of reckless endangering. He is being held…

Choptank Board to Vote on Rate Changes in November

By Mari Lou / October 3, 2023

Choptank Electric Cooperative Board of Directors will vote on proposed rate charges that will affect all rate classes at their next meeting on November 15th. Choptank has worked to control expenses associated with the distribution of electricity to members of the past five years but now distribution rates must be adjusted. However the increase in…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-2-23

By Mari Lou / October 3, 2023

User 284190339 · 10 – 02 – 23 Fishing Report Monday was a lovely day on shore, but small craft advisories flew on the ocean. Lewes Harbour Marina said while no charter boats left the dock on Monday, Kyle Falgowski fished bay structure and caught a 13.38-pound sheepshead. Breakwater Tackle reported a good day on…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 3, 2023

Theresa Olsen – Millville – Sunset at Holts Landing. Click for full view