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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 4-3-23

By Mari Lou / April 3, 2023

While Saturday and Sunday’s weather kept most folks off the water, it proved to be much more than an inconvenience to the people who live along the path from Greenwood to Ellendale. They lost considerable property and one of their neighbors. I wish them only the best as they recover. Patty at Captain Bones in…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 4-2-23

By Mari Lou / April 2, 2023

You work hard all week and hope to get out fishing on Saturday then Good Old Mother Nature says not so fast. The day begins with gale warnings and thunderstorms and ends with a tornado warning. Saturday was opening day for Trout Season in New Castle County and I did get one report from a…

VA Lawmakers Pass Bill Making Chincoteague Pony the Official State Pony

By Mari Lou / April 1, 2023

Lawmakers in Virginia have designated the Chincoteague Pony as the Official State Pony for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Senate Bill 14-78 was introduced by Senator Lynwood Lewis and House Bill 19-51 was introduced by Delegate Rob Bloxom. The legislation was passed during the 2023 General Assembly session and the bill signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 4-1-23

By Mari Lou / April 1, 2023

Nadine – 302-684-2610 – Set of 4 kitchen canisters – $12 – 2 Spaghetti canisters – $2 a piece                                       Jeanie – 302-663-0039 – Solid Oak, 2 piece desk – 60″L x 66″H x 24″D – $75 obo Anastasia – 732-259-5496 – Ham Radio – Kenwood TS-990S…

St George’s Bridge to Close for Major Rehab

By Mari Lou / April 1, 2023

On Tuesday the St Georges Bridge will close for 18 months for repairs. The bridge will be closed to all traffic – this major rehab will include demolishing and replacing the bridge decking, median barrier and drainage features. The bridge approaches and roadways will be replaced and other bridge structural features will be repaired. The…

The Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 4/1/23

By Mari Lou / April 1, 2023

The weather just will not give us a break. The air and the water have been cold, but we may be out of this pattern by next week. Patty at Captain Bones in Odessa reported decent white perch action on bloodworms from Augustine Beach to Port Penn. A few small rockfish with the occasional keeper…

Wicomico County Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2023

A Pittsville man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison – 5 years without the possibility of parole, for the illegal possession of a regulated firearm. Court officials say 35 year old Timothy Ketterman was convicted on January 31st after a 2-day trial. Court records show investigators responded to a fatal vehicle crash at…

Leadership Change Announced at DE Division of Public Health

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2023

Beginning on Saturday, Dr Elizabeth Brown will take over as the Interim Director of the Delaware Division of Public Health. Dr. Brown is a board-certified family physician who has served as the Chief Medical Officer of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) since 2018. She replaces Dr. Rick Hong who has served as Interim Director since…

Ground Broken Friday on DelDOT’s North Millsboro Bypass Project

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2023

Ground was broken for the North Millsboro Bypass which, when completed will take through traffic on a new roadway north of Route 20 to meet Route 24 east of town. This new roadway includes several overpasses over roads and the Millsboro Pond. This project includes a 2 lane connector road between US 113 and SR…

Delaware Public Health Emergency Extended for 14th Time

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2023

Governor John Carney has extended the Public Health Emergency for another 30 days. Delaware continues to face staffing shortages and capacity issues in its health care facilities. If the State’s  Public Health Emergency order were to expire, the State would no longer have such flexibility. This is the 14th extension of the Public Health Emergency,…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2023

Magie Cannuli – Ocean City – 56th Street sunrise. Click for full view

Sussex County Council Gets Update on DelDOT Transportation Projects

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2023

The Transportation Department visited the Sussex County Council this week for an update on projects either in the planning stages, underway or completed in the County. Some of the information covers statewide issues – like safety and smart work zones. An uptick in wrong way driving has led to a pilot on new technology that…

UPDATED: Both Marijuana Bills Pass in DE State Senate – Waits for Gov Carney’s Signature

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2023

House Bill 1 – the marijuana bill has passed in the Delaware State Senate. This measure would remove all penalties for use or possession of a personal use quantity of marijuana and marijuana accessories. The vote was 16 to 4 with 1 absent. House Bill 2 – also passed in the State Senate. This is…

DE State Senate Approves Tenants Rights Measure

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2023

The Delaware State Senate has approved legislation that will give tenants a right to representation in eviction proceedings and other landlord-tenant actions. Senate Substitute 1 to Senate Bill 1 also creates a pre-trial diversion program aimed at resolving landlord-tenant disputes before they reach a courtroom. The measure was approved by a 19 to 0 vote…

Two Arrested after Stealing a Cargo Van in Dover & Leading Dover PD on Chase

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2023

Two people have been arrested after a pursuit in a stolen vehicle by Dover Police. Police spotted a white transit van in the area of South State and East Water Street Monday night. A records check showed the van was reported stolen and police initiated a traffic stop. The driver of the van took off…

MSP Trying to Identify Vehicles Possibly Involved in 2022 Homicide on Old Quantico Road in Salisbury

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2023

Your help is needed to identify two vehicles of interest connected to a 2022 homicide in Wicomico County. The vehicles are a light-colored and dark-colored sedan that were recorded on video just before 6pm on February 25 as they drove up to a home on Old Quantico Road in Salisbury. The victim, 23 year old…

Felton Man Charged with 5th Felony DUI

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2023

A Felton man has been arrested for a 5th offense DUI after a traffic stop Monday afternoon in Camden. A Delaware State Police trooper spotted a tan pickup truck swerve and cross the solid white shoulder line several times on southbound Hazlettville Road. The trooper stopped the pickup and contacted the driver, 55 year old…

Gov Carney Orders Flags to Half Staff for Victims in Nashville

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2023

President Biden ordered flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on March 31, 2023 as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. In concurrence with the President’s order, Governor Carney has ordered both…

Sussex County Council will Receive Transportation Update from DelDOT Tuesday

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2023

The Sussex County Council will be visited by DelDOT officials for a transportation update. The Council will also hold a public hearing at 10:15am on an ordinance to amend the FY 2023 operating budget to add new fees and expenses for the Kitchen Incubator project. Finance Director Gina Jennings will update the Council on the…

One Injured in Dump Truck Rollover on Coastal Hwy north of Lewes

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2023

The driver of a dump truck was flown to an area hospital after his truck rolled over on Route 1 in the area of Greystone Drive north of Lewes just after 8 this morning. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that the truck was northbound and approached a stopped school bus when a…

Apartment Fire Sunday in Salisbury Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2023

A fire that began in a bedroom at an three story apartment building on Fairground Drive in Salisbury Sunday evening is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The occupant says that she saw smoke coming from a bedroom. Salisbury firefighters had the blaze under control in a half hour – and report there…

DSP Investigating Fatal Crash near Laurel

By Mari Lou / March 26, 2023

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash where a man drove into the Broad Creek in Laurel two weeks ago. Fishermen found the body of 44 year old Jose Roaro-Alanis of Seaford just before 9pm on March 12th and contacted police. His body was taken to the State Medical Examiner to determine the cause…

Sussex County Drive Thru Mobile Food Pantry Monday in Georgetown

By Mari Lou / March 26, 2023

The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a drive-thru mobile food pantry Monday morning beginning at 10 at Crossroad Community Church west of Georgetown. You must live in Delaware to participate – and bring proof – a utility bill or ID with your home address. This is first-come, first-served and registration will be available on-site.…

Two Wilmington Men Arrested on Drug Charges in Dover

By Mari Lou / March 26, 2023

A traffic stop in Dover led to the arrest of two Wilmington men on drug charges. Delaware State Police spotted a Mazda traveling at a high rate of speed on Route 1 and stopped the vehicle as it turned onto the Puncheon Run Connector. As the vehicle slowed police saw several bags being thrown from…

UPDATED: Missing Caroline County Man Found Dead

By Mari Lou / March 26, 2023

UPDATED – 03/26/23 9:45am – On Saturday, deputies from the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of 62 year old Curtis McClanathan. McClanathan’s body was found in a field about a mile away from where his vehicle crashed on March 18th on Union Road in Greensboro. He has been taken to the Chief Medical…