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MDOT to Begin Resurfacing of MD 822/University Boulevard in Princess Anne on Tuesday, June 16th

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

A resurfacing project begins Tuesday, June 16th on MD 822/University Boulevard between Route 13/Ocean Highway and Backbone Road in Princess Anne in Somerset County.  Maryland Department of Transportation officials say drivers should expect daytime single-lane closures Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm.  Some detours are also possible when entering MD 822 from Route 13.…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/14/26

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-14-26 Fishing Report Saturday gave us a beautiful fishing day. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said Broadkill Beach produced croaker on bloodworms and Fishbites along with small blues on cut mullet. Lewes Harbour Marina saw the Katydid and the Chasin’ Tail return from ocean structure with sea bass and flounder. Flounder were also…

UPDATED: US Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Mariner Off Ocean City

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

UPDATED – 06/14/26 –  The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a mariner, 49 year old Daniel Potter, who is thought to have gone overboard from his boat off the coast of Ocean City. Coast Guard officials say the search was suspended Friday afternoon, pending further information. The 20 hour search covered a total 2,539…

UPDATED: Millsboro Voters Re-Elect Ron O’Neal to Town Council

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

UPDATED – 06/14/26 – Voters in Millsboro have re-elected incumbent Ron O’Neal for the District 2 seat. O’Neal won 104 votes to 87 votes cast for challenger Stephen Webster. Gary Mack will represent District 3 – he was the only candidate – incumbent Matthew Davis did not run for re-election. Incumbent Marty Presley ran unopposed and…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

Barry Clark – Salisbury – City Park Bridge mirrored. Click for full view

Rabid Raccoon in Kensington Woods/Upper Ferry Road Area Near Salisbury Friday; Had Contact with Dog

By Mari Lou / June 13, 2026

Wicomico County Health officials say that a raccoon tested positive for rabies on Friday in the area of Kensington Woods and Upper Ferry Road near Salisbury after contact with a dog. Health officials advise all residents to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Rabies is a preventable…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 06/13/26

By Mari Lou / June 13, 2026

    NAME: Robert / roberthollandraj@gmail.com ITEM: Craftsman Table Saw DESCRIPTION: 10″, used AMOUNT: $100 ITEM: Window air conditioner DESCRIPTION: Small, like new – used for only two weeks AMOUNT: $105 ITEM: Corded hammer/drill DESCRIPTION: From Harbor Freight, like new AMOUNT: $30   NAME: Ron / Ronaldherman1966@gmail.com ITEM: Werner fiberglass ladder DESCRIPTION: 12-foot, garage kept…

Emergency Personnel Respond to Ammonia Release from Milford Perdue Plant Saturday Morning

By Mari Lou / June 13, 2026

Just after 1 o’clock Saturday morning emergency personnel from Carlisle Fire Department and multiple other agencies were called to assist after a release of 68 pounds of ammonia into the air from Perdue Farms on North Rehoboth Boulevard in Milford. The chemical is considered hazardous by the EPA and incident is under investigation by DNREC.…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/13/26

By Mari Lou / June 13, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-13-26 Fishing Report Ok already, enough of this August weather in early June! Dan at Dan’s Tackle on Route 1 near Milton said the heat kept the number of fishermen down, but those who did go up on Broadkill Beach caught spot and croaker on bloodworms and Fishbites. Big sand tiger sharks…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 13, 2026

Doug Messeck – Sunset at Herring Creek on the Rehoboth Bay. Click for full view

Town of Georgetown Summer Concert Series

By Mari Lou / June 12, 2026

 

Magnolia Man Arrested After Pointing Gun at School Bus

By Mari Lou / June 12, 2026

A Magnolia man has been arrested for aggravated menacing after he pointed a gun at students on a Polytech school bus. Delaware State Police say the School Resource Officer was notified by school administrators on June 9th of a cell phone video that showed a man pointing a gun at students on a school bus.…

North Carolina Man Charged in Theft of Copper Wire from Laurel Construction Site

By Mari Lou / June 12, 2026

Delaware State Police have arrested a North Carolina man for theft of copper wire from a solar field construction site in Laurel. Police were called Monday morning to Woodland Ferry Road and learned that between the 4th and 8th an unknown suspect stole nearly 2000 feet of copper wire valued at over $26,000. Investigation led…

State Police Arrest Marydel Man Following a Pursuit in Kent County

By Mari Lou / June 12, 2026

A pursuit a week ago in Kent County has resulted in the arrest of a Marydel, Maryland, man on charges of reckless endangering and felony gun offenses. Just before 7pm on June 5th, Delaware State Police observed a Mitsubishi with a registration violation and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver sped off. During the…

Route 1/Route 16 Grade-separated Intersection Project Nearly Completed

By Mari Lou / June 12, 2026

The final paving on the ramps and turn lanes on the Route 1/Route 16 grade separated intersection was completed during the overnight hours Friday morning. Crews are now entering the project closeout, which should be completed by the end of this month or early July – weather permitting.  

UPDATED: US and Maryland Flags Ordered to Return to Full-Staff at Sunset Friday

By Mari Lou / June 12, 2026

UPDATED – 06/10/26 – This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the United States and Maryland Flags lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, June 12, 2026. This is the day of interment for Firefighter/Paramedic Demair Lloyd of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department who passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. As a matter of…

Construction in Airfield Modernization Program at Easton Airport Continues; Runway Closures Begin Monday

By Mari Lou / June 12, 2026

The construction phase of the Airfield Modernization Program continues at the Easton Airport. Currently Runway 4/22 and 15/33 are open for normal operations, however on Monday, Runway 4/22 will be closed until June 30th. A full airport closure is scheduled from 7am Monday, June 22nd through 7am Friday, June 26th. All runways will be closed…

US Senator Chris Coons Announces Run for Re-election

By Mari Lou / June 12, 2026

Chris Coons has announced that he is running for re-election to the US Senate – by video. Coons, who is Delaware’s Senior Senator, has been in office since 2010 and serves on several committees – including Appropriations, Judiciary and Foreign Relations. Coons says he’s running for re-election because he fights every day for the people…

UPDATED: OC Air Show This Weekend – Expect Traffic, Parking Issues, Street Closures Beginning Friday

By Mari Lou / June 12, 2026

The O.C. Air Show is returning to the Town of Ocean City on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026. Residents and visitors should expect heavy traffic, limited parking, and street closures beginning Friday and throughout the weekend. Here is what to expect: While the OC Air Show is Saturday and Sunday – planes…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/12/26

By Mari Lou / June 12, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-12-26 Fishing Report Thursday was a beautiful summer day. Dan at Dan’s tackle said he had very little business on Friday as the heat kept the modern anglers hiding in their air-conditioned comfort zones. Not like the days when he and I would have been out on the water catching fish and…

Ocean City Woman Arrested after Fatal Hit and Run in Millville

By Mari Lou / June 11, 2026

An Ocean City woman has been arrested for vehicular homicide following a fatal hit and run bicycle crash Tuesday night in Millville. Delaware State Police say a bicyclist was westbound in the eastbound bike lane on Atlantic Avenue when a Subaru traveling eastbound entered the bike lane and struck the bicyclist. The driver left the…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 11, 2026

Donge Burdwell – at Masseys Landing. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/11/26

By Mari Lou / June 10, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-11-26 Fishing Report Wednesday, we had small craft advisories up on open water. Patty at Captain Bones in Odessa recorded a 10.25-pound snakehead for 15-year-old Mason Walsh who caught his big prize out of the Appoquinimick Creek on a surface lure. Croaker are available at the Woodland Beach fishing pier on bloodworms…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/10/26

By Mari Lou / June 10, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-10-26 Fishing Report Tuesday, we had better weather and better fishing. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said Broadkill Beach saw flounder caught on jigs baited with Gulp! and trout taken on clams. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Katydid brought back flounder from ocean structure. Other charter and private boats had sea bass…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 10, 2026

ML – Lewes – We have BABIES!! Our Talk of Delmarva barn swallows were busy this year – not sure why we ended up with 2 nests – well part of one, but they seemed to like the one security cam better than the other (or the one they finished is slightly farther from the humans going in and out the front door!) But we’ve got babies – 2 that can be seen so far – no idea how many eggs are in the nest. Hope they all survive fledging! Click for full view