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UPDATED: MERR Performs Necropsy on Dead Whale Beached Near Bethany

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2026

UPDATED – 01/10/26 – A necropsy on the juvenile humpback whale that washed ashore near the Ocean Ridge community in Bethany Beach on Thursday found the 32-foot male whale had subdermal hemorrhaging and a broken jaw on the right side. Officials say this sort of injury is often associated with a large ship strike – and…

Ice Out for Good Weekend of Action Demonstrations Taking Place in Delaware

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2026

Several demonstrations have been planned for this weekend to protest the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minnesota and to demand an end to the escalating deployment of ICE and CBP in local communities. The Ice Out for Good Weekend of Action demonstrations are organized by local chapters of Indivisible and…

Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act Introduced in Delaware General Assembly

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2026

Legislation that’s aimed at protecting fairness, safety and privacy for female student-athletes has been introduced into the Delaware General Assembly. Senator Bryant Richardson says that Senate Bill 215 requires school athletic teams to be designated based on biological sex – helping to ensure that girls have a level playing field to compete, earn scholarships and…

Sen. Buckson Introduces Legislation to Increase Military Pension Tax Exemption

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2026

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in advance of Tuesday’s start of the Delaware General Assembly that would increase Delaware’s exclusion of military retirement pay from state income taxes. Senate Bill 219 was introduced by Senator Eric Buckson (R-South Dover) – it would provide meaningful tax relief to veterans who have served our country. The measure…

Monday’s Cape May-Lewes Ferry Virtual Public Hearing of Fare Changes – to be Rescheduled

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2026

A virtual public hearing to discuss proposed fare changes for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry has been postponed. DRBA officials say the virtual public hearing that was scheduled for Monday, January 12th at 6:30pm will be rescheduled.  

UPDATED: Over 3000 People Hiked Maryland State Parks & 1400 Hiked Delaware State Parks on January 1st

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2026

Over 3000 people took part in First Day Hikes in Maryland State Parks on January 1st. Hikers had over 50 different hike options statewide. Over 2000 took part in ranger-led hikes – over 4400 miles. Over 1100 hikers completed about 2300 miles of self-guided hikes. Maryland State Parks kicked off a new challenge for 2026…

UPDATED: Wilmington Woman Arrested in 2023 Murder of Mother in Dover

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2026

UPDATED – 01/09/26 – A Wilmington woman has been arrested for a 2023 Dover murder. Delaware State Police have arrested 46 year old Krista Rule of Wilmington after she was indicted on Tuesday by a Kent County Grand jury for the murder of her mother, 72 year old Denise Wood. In June of 2023, police…

Unemployment is Up in Delaware, Sussex County Shows Strong Job Growth

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2026

Unemployment in Delaware is higher – an increase from 4.5% in September to 4.9% in November (the October Labor Review is not available from the Delaware Department of Labor). The national unemployment rate also increased from 4.4% in September to 4.6% in November. In Sussex County unemployment increased from 4.6% in September to 5.4% in…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2026

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 7, 2026

Margaret May – Lewes – Bottoms Up!! Ducks diving for acorns at Red Mill Pond. Click for full view

Sussex County Council Re-elects Council President & Vice President

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2026

The Sussex County Council is back in session for the new year. Their first order of business was to elect Council officers. There will be no change – Doug Hudson was re-elected as Council President and John Rieley was re-elected as Council Vice President. At the first meeting of each year not only elects officers,…

DSP Investigating Shots Fired at a Frankford Area Home

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2026

Delaware State Police were called to Honolulu Road near Kauffman Lane near Frankford for a report of shots fired around 8:30 Monday night. Police learned that an unknown suspect fired multiple shots that struck an occupied home where five people were at home – no one was injured. Police ask anyone with information on this…

Justice Valihura Will Not Seek Reappointment to DE Supreme Court

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2026

Delaware Supreme Court Justice Karen Valihura will step down when her 12-year term expires in July. She has informed Governor Matt Meyer that she does not intend to seek reappointment to the Court. Valihura was appointed by Governor Jack Markell in 2014 and was the second woman to serve on the Delaware Supreme Court –…

Delaware Says Farewell to Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook

By Mari Lou / January 5, 2026

A celebration of Life was held Monday for Delaware State Police Cpl Matthew “Ty” Snook, who died after a line-of-duty shooting on December 23rd at the DMV in Wilmington. Mourners paid their respects during a three-hour visitation at the Bob Carpenter Center at the University of Delaware Monday morning. That was followed by a pass…

Right Whale Slow Zone in Effect off Coast of Ocean City

By Mari Lou / January 5, 2026

An Ocean City buoy operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science detected the presence of right whales east of Ocean City on January 3rd. This right whale Slow Zone is in effect through January 18th.  This means that all boaters should slow to 10 knots or less…

Work Begins Monday on Eventual Replacement of Route 54 Bridge West of Fenwick Island

By Mari Lou / January 4, 2026

Expect delays on Route 54/Lighthouse Road beginning Monday as lane closures can be expected until the end of April. This is the start of the replacement of the Route 54 bridge . The work that starts this week will take place between Van Buren and Dukes Avenues.  This project is expected to be completed by…

Dover PD Investigating Robbery on Carvel Drive

By Mari Lou / January 4, 2026

Dover Police are investigating a robbery of a delivery driver in the area of Carvel Drive that occurred on Friday evening. Police were called just after 5:30 and learned that the victim returned to his vehicle and found the suspect in the driver’s seat. Three more suspects approached on foot – one indicated he had…

DSP Investigating Shots Fired in Magnolia

By Mari Lou / January 4, 2026

Delaware State Police are investigating an incident of shots fired on Whitetail Lane near Magnolia. Police were called around 9:30 Friday morning and located shell casings in the roadway in front of a residence. There were no injuries and no residences were struck by gunfire. Preliminary investigation shows that around 2am on Friday a dark-colored…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 4, 2026

Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Full moon over the Lightship Overfalls in Lewes Harbor. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 01/03/26

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2026

    Jim / Milford / 305-469-5005 ITEM: Electric Car DESCRIPTION: 2017 Nissan Leaf Electric Car, has 29,000 miles. Will travel 100 miles per charge. Charges overnight on a regular electrical socket. Has been garaged. AMOUNT: $7.500 ITEM: Sports Pennant DESCRIPTION: New York Giants 1950’s Pennant. Approx. 14″ long. AMOUNT: $30 ITEM: 4 Security Cameras…

UPDATED: Funeral Services for DSP Cpl/1 Matthew “Ty” Snook

By Mari Lou / January 2, 2026

UPDATED 01/02/26 – The Delaware State Police is providing the following information to assist members of the public planning to attend the Celebration of Life for Cpl/1 Matthew T. “Ty” Snook, which will take place on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the University of Delaware Bob Carpenter Center, located at 631 S. College Avenue, Newark, Delaware.…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2026

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Sunrise at the ocean fishing pier in Ocean City. Click for full view

2026 Brings Some Law Changes to Delaware

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2025

The new year will bring change to Delaware.  Several bills passed by the General Assembly and signed into law – go into effect with the start of 2026. Just before Christmas, House Bill 175 went into effect. This makes some changes to various DNREC fees and assessments – many that haven’t been changed or updated…

Talk of Delmarva HOLIDAY Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2025

Jeremy Farkas – Milton – Christmas lights along Gravel Hill Road in Milton. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva HOLIDAY Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 30, 2025

Holiday lights along St. Martin’s Neck Road in Bishopville – from 2013. Click for full view