Mari Lou

Supreme Court Issues Stay of Restrictions on Mifepristone Following Advocacy by AG Jennings & Coalition

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2026

Attorney General Kathy Jennings yesterday joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, which is an abortion medication that was approved by the FDA in 2000.…

Traffic Stop near Laurel Friday Lead to Drug Arrest

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2026

Two people were arrested after a traffic stop Friday morning in Laurel. Delaware State Police on patrol stopped a vehicle around 2am in the area of Fire Tower and Sycamore Roads after observing a traffic violation. The driver was identified as a 36 year old man from Selbyville – the passenger 38 year old Nicole…

UPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Fatal Crash near Hartly Sunday Night

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2026

UPDATED – 05/05/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 31 year old Edilzar Chun-Chilel  from Hartly as the man who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Sunday night in Hartly. ================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 05/04/26 – Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash Sunday evening that left a Hartly man dead. Police…

Rehoboth Beach City Offices Close at Noon Wednesday, May 6

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2026

On Wednesday, May 6, all Rehoboth Beach City offices will close at noon.  This is in recognition of Public Service Recognition Week.  

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/05/26

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2026

User 284190339 · 05-05-26 Fishing Report Monday, we had small craft advisories up and from the long-range forecast, it appears as though they will be up until Friday. Lewes Harbour Marina said a few boats tried to fish Delaware Bay, but if they caught anything, they didn’t share that information. A couple of boats were…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2026

Jennifer – Gull hanging out at the Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club.

Burn Ban in Effect in Worcester County

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2026

The Worcester County Fire Marshal has issued a burn ban – ALL outdoor burning is banned for an indefinite period of time in Worcester County. The ban is due to the County’s dry conditions, low precipitation totals and declining water table levels. The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources with these exceptions – proper…

Worcester County Public Schools Announces Interim Chief Academic Officer

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2026

Jennifer Sills has been named Interim Chief Academic Officer for grades pre-kindergarten through 8th by Worcester County Public Schools. Sills brings over 20 years of experience within Worcester Schools – along with a strong record of instructional leadership and innovation. In this position Sill will oversee curriculum and instruction for elementary and middle grades –…

Eden Man Sentenced to 1 Year for Vehicular Manslaughter

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2026

An Eden man has been sentenced for criminally negligent vehicular manslaughter in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 38 year old Jeffrey Garnett on April 24th to the maximum sentence of three years in prison – suspending all but 1 year to be service in the Wicomico County Detention Center.…

No Regular Meeting of Sussex County Council on Tuesday – Meet for Budget Workshop

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2026

The Sussex County Council will not have a regular meeting on Tuesday. They are meeting at 9am for a budget workshop at the Sussex County Public Safety Complex in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public. The next regular meeting of the Council is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12.  

DNREC to Hold Community Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease on May 13 in Laurel

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2026

There will be a community meeting on the recent detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Delaware’s white-tailed deer in Laurel on Wednesday, May 13th. DNREC invites the public to attend and get more information about CWD, ask questions and understand the state’s next steps. Also learn how the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s surveillance…

Milton Police Make Felony Armed Robbery Arrest

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2026

Milton Police were called to the Park Royal Apartments around noon on Saturday for a report of an armed robbery. Police learned that a 17 year old male had a handgun and demanded $500 from another juvenile male. After receiving the money the suspect ran off on foot. With help from Delaware State Police and…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/04/26

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2026

User 284190339 · 05-04-26 Fishing Report Sunday, we had small craft advisories up and that shut down any thoughts of sea bass fishing. I guess we were lucky that the Weather God let us have the first two days of the season. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle reported that tog fishing was good during the…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2026

Jean Messick – Millsboro – Here comes the sun over the Indian River Bay.

2 Injured in Pedestrian Crash in Dewey Beach; 1 Arrested for DUI & other Offenses

By Mari Lou / May 3, 2026

Dewey Beach Police are investigating a pedestrian crash just before 2 Sunday morning. Police say a Prius driven by a Florida man struck two pedestrians crossing Coastal Highway in a marked crosswalk near New Orleans Street. Police say a 25 year old Lewes man was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries and released.…

Restored PRR #60 to Arrive in Lewes Tuesday & Reunited with Caboose & Tender for National Train Day on Saturday

By Mari Lou / May 3, 2026

The Pennsylvania Railroad Locomotive #60 will arrive at Lewes Junction on Tuesday, May 5th at 7am. The historic, cosmetically restored 1913 steam engine will be transported in 3 segments from two locations. The boiler and trucks will come from Marshallton, Delaware and the cab will be delivered by a trucking company from Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee where…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/03/26

By Mari Lou / May 3, 2026

User 284190339 · 05-03-26 Fishing Report Saturday saw a dry day with a little bit of wind on the open water. This did not stop boats from going out after black sea bass. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid had 87 sea bass on Friday and did not report her number on Saturday. Several private…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 05/02/26

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2026

    NAME: John / 302-682-1047 ITEM: Kenwood TS 590 sg ham radio transceiver DESCRIPTION: HF radio 6 meters to 160, 100 watts, in fine condition no issues, power cord and hand mic, original box and owners manual included AMOUNT: $800 you pick up no shipping ITEM: Astron rs 35m dual meter 35 amp power…

2026 Dewey Beach Monday Movies on the Beach

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2026

 

2026 Ocean City / Sunset Park Party Nights!

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2026

 

2026 25th Anniversary Milton Concert Series – Sound of Summer 2026

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2026

 

2026 Lewes Summer Concert Series at Stango Park – In Celebration of America250

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2026

 

Delmar Woman Charged with Drug Offenses after Traffic Stop in Felton

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2026

A traffic stop by Felton Police on Route 13 near Midstate Road on Friday led to the arrest of a Delmar woman on drug charges. Police stopped the vehicle just before 2pm and during the investigation a K-9 alerted to the presence of illegal substances inside the vehicle. A search turned up 139 bags of…

Measles Confirmed in Traveler who Visited Hyattsville, Dulles Airport & Various Washington Metro Area Transit Lines

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2026

If you were at the New Hampshire Business Center in Hyattsville on April 24th – you may have been exposed to the measles. Maryland Department of Health was notified of a confirmed case of measles in a Washington, DC resident who visited the New Hampshire Business Center as well as Dulles International Airport – Concourse…

Georgetown Man Injured in Crash North of Millsboro Friday

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2026

A single vehicle crash Friday morning on Bethesda Road just north of Avenue of Honor sent a Georgetown man to the hospital. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that around 11:45 Friday morning a Honda Accord was northbound on Bethesda Road at an apparent high rate of speed when the Accord went off…