Mari Lou

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 17/Roxana Road to Close for Roundabout Construction at Powell Farm Road

By Mari Lou / October 26, 2026

The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the closure of the Rt. 17/Roxana Road and Powell Farm Road Intersection near Frankford/Millville starting on Monday, November 2nd through mid-December for the construction of a roundabout. Detour – Motorists will use Roxanna Road to Pyle Center Road to Frankford School Road to Omar Road to Atlantic Ave to…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/26/26

By Mari Lou / October 26, 2026

User 284190339 · 10-26-26 Fishing Report There were boats that tried to fish on Sunday in the forecasted 3 to 4-foot seas and the northeast wind of 5 to 10 knots. They had mixed results. Aaron at Lewes Harbour Marina reported that a few boats did test the ocean structure, but if they did bring…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 26, 2026

Mark G – Lewes – Sheep grazing at Hopkins Dairy Farm. Click for full view

UPDATED: Investigation into Fire at Lulu M. Ross Elementary School Continues

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2026

UPDATED – 6pm – The investigation into the fire at Lulu M. Ross Elementary School Sunday morning continues by the Delaware State Fire Marshal.  Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the Kent wing of the school. The cause is still under investigation. Investigators found no evidence of criminal activity at this time. No injuries were…

UPDATED: Homeowner Charged with Arson of Home Saturday Night

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2026

UPDATED – 10/25/26 – 5:30pm – A Salisbury man has been charged for intentionally setting fire to his home Saturday night. Hebron firefighters were called to Hunters Mill Driver around 5:30 Saturday evening and brought the blaze under control in about 30 minutes. An investigation by the Deputy State Fire Marshal determined the fire originated…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/25/26

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2026

User 284190339 · 10-25-26 Fishing Report We had small craft advisories up on Saturday for winds from the northeast at 10 to 15 knots and seas that ran 4 to 5 feet. Sunday doesn’t look any better with northeast winds of 5 to 10 knots and seas of 3 to 4 feet. It looks like…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 10/24/26

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2026

    NAME: Doug / Millsboro / 302-396-3268 ITEM: Refrigerator DESCRIPTION: Side-by-side Frigidaire refrigerator in good condition. AMOUNT: $375 ITEM: Home Office Workstation DESCRIPTION: Brand new never used. Tempered glass desktop with a separate printer table that has two drawers. It comes with a desk chair and a lamp. AMOUNT: $500   NAME: Ron /…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2026

Margaret May – Lewes – A beautiful day at Herring Point. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/24/26

By Mari Lou / October 24, 2026

User 284190339 · 10-24-26 Fishing Report If you had your heart sent on fishing the ocean from your boat this weekend, I fear your heart may be broken. The marine forecast calls for northeast winds of 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 knots and seas running to 4 feet. Now I’m not saying…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 24, 2026

Carol Tabor – Ocean View – Sun setting over Indian River Bay. Click for full view

Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day

By Mari Lou / October 23, 2026

Police departments and other locations will be available for Drug Take Back Day Saturday from 10am to 2pm. This is a way to dispose of prescription drugs in a safe, convenient and responsible manner. You can get rid of expired or unused prescription medications – and keep them away from potential abuse and out of…

DNREC Unveils New Mobile Air Quality Monitoring Unit

By Mari Lou / October 23, 2026

DNREC unveiled a new mobile air quality monitoring unit supported by $440,000 in federal funding secured by Delaware’s congressional delegation. The federal funding helped in the purchase of an all-electric truck, mobile monitoring trailer and air quality monitoring equipment. This will give state officials more flexibility to measure pollution in communities throughout the First State.…

Hebron Man Sentenced for 2nd Degree Murder

By Mari Lou / October 23, 2026

A Hebron, Maryland, man has been sentenced for 2nd degree murder. Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 25 year old Logan Trader to 40 years in prison with all but 25 years suspended – followed by 5 years of supervised probation. Trader pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder on July 28th and has…

Sea Witch Festival is Underway in Rehoboth Beach & Dewey Beach!

By Mari Lou / October 23, 2026

The Sea Witch Festival is underway with events and activities for all ages. You’ll find plenty of activities for the kids along with live entertainment – and from 5 to 7pm – there’s a Trunk or Treat Festival at the Sussex Family YMCA. And from 6:30 to 7:30 kids can Trick or Treat with Dewey…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/23/26

By Mari Lou / October 23, 2026

User 284190339 · 10-23-26 Fishing Report We lost another day to the constant northeast wind that pushed the seas to 7 to 10 feet in the ocean and that led to small craft warnings. Things will calm down a bit over the weekend. Winds will be northeast at 5 to 10 with 3 to 4-foot…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 23, 2026

Joe Campbell – Millsboro – At the north end of Rehoboth Beach from the Henlopen Hotel. Click for full view

Illinois Town Wins Hallmark Channel’s First-Ever Merriest Christmas Town – Berlin, MD a Finalist

By Mari Lou / October 22, 2026

Carlinville, Illinois was named as the first-ever Hallmark Channel’s Merriest Christmas town after a contest the channel held earlier this year. Also in the running of 25 finalists – Berlin, MD. Berlin still remains an official Hallmark Christmas Town and will be featured on its website, bringing national attention to the historic downtown. Carlinville, Illinois,…

Laurel Superintendent to Step Down October 30th

By Mari Lou / October 22, 2026

The Laurel School Board of Education announced Thursday that Superintendent Shawn Larrimore will step down effective October 30th. Larrimore has served the district for 13 years – and will had the reins over to Director of Student Services Susan Whaley and Assistant Superintendent Ashley Giska who will jointly assume the responsibilities of Superintendent. While no…

Mosquito Control Spray Announcement- Downstate Ground Adulticiding (fogging)

By Mari Lou / October 22, 2026

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Thursday, October 22, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Harrington. Near Woodside, Milford, Greenwood, Ellendale, Lewes, Frankford, Selbyville, and Delmar. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/22/26

By Mari Lou / October 22, 2026

User 284190339 · 10-22-26 Fishing Report The marine forecast is still not looking good for the weekend with winds from the northeast dropping down to 10 to 15 knots, but seas still running 4 to 5 feet. The weather forecasters are looking ahead to another low forming to our south and giving us a repeat…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 22, 2026

Donny Reed – Ocean City – Looking at the beach through the dune. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/21/26

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2026

User 284190339 · 10-21-26 Fishing Report The only one of my reporting stations that answered the phone was Aaron at Lewes Harbour Marina. He, of course, had nothing to report due to the gale warning on the ocean and bay that is in affect and will be right through Wednesday and beyond. Now they’re talking…

MARYLAND / Early Voting Locations Lower- & Mid-Shore

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2026

Maryland Early Voting Open October 22 – October 29   7am to 8pm (Including Saturday & Sunday) You may vote early at any early voting center in your county of residence. Worcester County – Roland E Powell Convention Center, Ocean City Wicomico County – First Baptist Church, Booth Street, Salisbury            …

DELAWARE / Early Voting Sites & Schedule

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2026

2026 General Election Early Voting Schedule General Election Early Voting Dates & Times: October 22, 2026 – October 24, 2026, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.    October 25, 2026 – NO EARLY VOTING     October 26, 2026 – October 27, 2026, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. October 28, 2026 – November 1, 2026, 11 a.m.…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2026

Debbie Hinkle – Cambridge – Sunset at the mouth of the Choptank in Cambridge. Click for full view