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Wicomico County’s Pirate’s Wharf Park to Open Wednesday

By Mari Lou / October 2, 2023

Wednesday residents in the Quantico area near Salisbury can check out the new Pirate’s Wharf Park. Beginning at 9am, visitors can explore the playground, pavilion and a portion of the trails – the property is still under development, so some parts of the park remain closed. County officials expect the remaining trails and the installation…

Millsboro Man Charged with 7th Offense DUI

By Mari Lou / October 2, 2023

Delaware State Police have arrested a Millsboro man after a traffic stop Sunday just before 10pm in Rehoboth Beach. Police spotted a vehicle swerving between the right and middle lanes and then abruptly turn onto Old Landing Road without a turn signal. Police stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as 61 year old Roy…

Camden Women Arrested after Traffic Stop in Dover

By Mari Lou / October 2, 2023

A Camden woman was arrested early Sunday after a traffic stop by Delaware State Police around 4am. A trooper on patrol spotted a Range Rover with no license plate and no right rear wheel northbound on South DuPont Highway in Dover. The trooper saw the vehicle leave the left edge of the roadway and drive…

DPH Warns of Potential Increase in Illicit Drug Use Amid Prescription Stimulants Shortage

By Mari Lou / October 2, 2023

Delaware Public Health officials are warning of the possible increase in illicit drug use amid a shortage of prescription stimulants. The shortage is attribute to supply chain disruptions in the fall of 2022 as well as increased prescribing and dispensing of prescription stimulants which has left many struggling to access the medications they need. Officials…

MDOT Brings Statewide Investment Tour To Caroline, Somerset & Dorchester Counties Tuesday

By Mari Lou / October 2, 2023

Maryland Department of Transportation officials will meet Tuesday with Caroline, Somerset and Dorchester County officials to discuss the agency’s draft FY 2024-2029 Consolidated Transportation Program. The C-T-P details a $21.2-billion, six-year capital budget investment in Maryland’s transportation network and MDOT officials will discuss each County’s transportation priorities. After gathering input from local jurisdictions, the Draft…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10-1-23

By Mari Lou / October 2, 2023

User 284190339 · 10 – 01 – 23 Fishing Report The sun returned on Sunday, but it didn’t do anything to settle the seas down. Small craft advisories flew all day and they will be up all day on Monday. To the best of my knowledge, no boats went out of Lewes or Indian River.…

MSP Make Arrest in Early Morning Somerset County Murder

By Mari Lou / October 1, 2023

Maryland State Police have arrested a man in connection with the shooting of a women in Somerset County. Police from the Princess Anne Barrack were called to Hudson Corner Road in Marion Station around 3am Sunday for a report of a woman who was shot. State troops and officers from Crisfield Police arrived and spotted…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 9-30-23

By Mari Lou / October 1, 2023

User 284190339 · 09 – 30 – 23 Fishing Report Saturday was another lousy day on the water with small craft advisories up through Monday. The wind is forecast to stay out of the east all of next week with seas running to 5 feet as well. At least the sun, you remember the sun,…

Woman Visiting Ocean City Drowns after Swimming in the Ocean Alone

By Mari Lou / September 30, 2023

A woman is dead after going for a swim in the ocean in the area of 70th Street in Ocean City Saturday afternoon. Police say she was with friends, but decided to go into the ocean alone. Her friends said she drifted south a few blocks – when they realized they couldn’t see her and…

UPDATED: Easton PD Arrest 2 in Early Morning Homicide

By Mari Lou / September 30, 2023

UPDATED: 8:50pm – With help from Cambridge Police, Detectives from the Easton Police Department have arrested two people in connection with a shooting death early Saturday morning in the area of the Sidetracked Saloon on North East Avenue. Police arrested 34 year old Kevron Chase of Cambridge and Chadnee Harris of Hurlock. Chase is charged…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 9-30-23

By Mari Lou / September 30, 2023

Beau – 302-684-4886 – Old tool, over 100 years – old make offer – Chanter for bagpipe – make offer – Various antiques – make an offer Nadeen – 302-684-2610 – Tony Little’s Gazelle – $75 – 3 boxes of blinds – unopened – 35×64 – $5 each or all 3 for $13 – 75…

UD to Start Town Hall Meetings in Search for New Dean of CANR

By Mari Lou / September 30, 2023

The University of Delaware is looking for the next dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR). During October the candidates will visit the University and take part in town hall meetings. The first is set for Tuesday, October 3rd at 12:30pm in Townsend Commons. Candidates will present their vision for the college…

Part of New MD Gun Regulations Ready to Take Effect Sunday – Blocked by Federal Judge

By Mari Lou / September 30, 2023

New gun regulations – Senate Bill 1 – that were signed in to law in Maryland in May – are set to go into effect tomorrow. However a federal judge has blocked part of the new gun laws, issuing a preliminary injunction that will allow firearms in certain locations like a bar or restaurant or…

Off-Shore Wind Project Moves Another Step Forward

By Mari Lou / September 30, 2023

The off-shore wind project off the Maryland and Delaware coast is another step closer to reality. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced Friday that a notice of availability of the draft environmental impact statement on US Wind’s construction and operations plan will be published on October 6th. This sets US Wind on a path…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 9-29-23

By Mari Lou / September 30, 2023

User 284190339 · 09 – 29 – 23 Fishing Report Small craft advisories flew on Friday and will be up through Sunday. A light rain fell most of the day. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park reported one or two folks did go out on the pier during the rain,…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 30, 2023

Stephen Heckman – Laurel – Coming over the Indian River Inlet Bridge as Tropical Storm Ophelia neared Delmarva. Click for full view

UPDATED: Selbyville PD Arrest Woman for Identity Theft

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2023

Selbyville Police have arrested 43 year old Margarita Lopez-Juarez of Frankford for identity theft and other offenses. Police say that on September 22nd a victim left her wallet in a shopping cart at the south entrance of the Food Lion in the Mason Dixon Plaza. Around 7pm that day – Lopez-Juarez saw the wallet and…

Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Memory of Senator Dianne Feinstein

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2023

Flags are ordered to be flown at half staff as a mark of respect for the memory of California Senator Dianne Feinstein until sunset on the day of interment. BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Senator Dianne Feinstein was a pioneering American and a true trailblazer. In San Francisco, she…

OC BikeFest Promoter Charged with Fraud in Florida

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2023

An Ocean City BikeFest promoter has been charged with fraud in Florida. According to OC Today, Chase Micheal is accused of passing more than $500,000 worth of bad checks and turned himself in to the Bay County Sheriff’s office in Panama City. Sheriff’s Officials report that Micheal is charged with 22 counts of fraud following…

Reward Offered for Information in Dover Homicide

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2023

Delaware State Police need your help to to determine the activities of 63 year old Mark Garrett of Dover on the day before he was found dead along the Isaac Branch Greenway trail near South Bay Road and President Drive. Garrett’s body was found the morning of August 30th near the wood line. Garrett was…

Early Friday Morning Clarksville Area Fire Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2023

Firefighters from Millville were called for a structure fire just after midnight Friday. They found smoke and heavy fire coming from a home on Hickory Manor Road near Clarksville. Firefighters from multiple companies assisted Millville and brought the fire under control in about 30 minutes. Crews were on the scene for several hours and damage…

Oceans Calling Festival Underway in Ocean City

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2023

The first annual Oceans Calling Festival has just gotten underway in Ocean City. The gates open each day at noon. There is live entertainment on three stages throughout the day. For Festival-goers – there are also plenty of locations both around the festival venue and on the boardwalk for food, shopping or rides on the…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 9-28-23

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2023

User 284190339 · 09 – 28 – 23 Fishing Report Small craft advisories flew on Thursday and will be up through Saturday. No boats left the docks and fishing was generally slow anywhere folks could find to wet a line. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park said a few spot…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2023

Lt Tom Tyndall – Georgetown – Harbor of Refuge Light in Lewes. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 9-27-23

By Mari Lou / September 28, 2023

User 284190339 · 09 – 27 – 23 Fishing Report At least the sun came out on Wednesday. That was the only good news we heard of since seas in the ocean were running to 8 feet and small craft advisories were flying. This weather pattern is forecast to run through Monday. Once it is…