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UPDATED: West Virginia Man Charged after Hit & Run Collision in Bethany Beach

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2025

UPDATED – 10/13/25 – Beddow also faces charges from Dewey Beach Police where he was involved in a collision that damaged the center median pedestrian “wave” as well as knocking down a light pole. ================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 10/12/25 – Police in Bethany Beach were called around 1am Sunday for a hit and run at…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/13/25

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2025

User 284190339 Ā· 10-13-25 Fishing Report Sunday, we had a storm warning and lots of rain. Breakwater Tackle and Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said they would be closed on Sunday along with Lewes Harbour and Hook ā€˜em and Cook ā€˜em. If anyone went fishing, they need to seek help from a mental health professional.…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2025

OC LiveCam – The Inlet Parking Lot being covered in blown sand and water. Can’t see where the rock jetty is – from the overwash from the ocean into the inlet. Lots of people checking it all out! Click for full view

UPDATED: Delaware National Guard Activated to Assist with Impacts from Storm; Reception Centers Open in Kent & Sussex Counties

By Mari Lou / October 12, 2025

UPDATED – Kent County Reception Center at Magnolia Fire Hall is now CLOSED ========================================= The Delaware National Guard has been activated to assist with emerging needs posed by coastal flooding and high winds which are expected to continue through tomorrow. DEMA has been coordinating with state and local officials since Friday in preparation for impacts…

UPDATE #3: Ocean City Monitoring Weekend Coastal Storm & Flooding

By Mari Lou / October 12, 2025

UPDATE #3 – 10/12/25 – Town of Ocean City Provides Weather and Flooding Update #3 The Town of Ocean City’s Emergency Management Department, along with Town officials, have continued to closely monitor the ongoing coastal storm. Ā  According to the National Weather Service, the following update has been provided for Ocean City residents and visitors:…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/12/25

By Mari Lou / October 12, 2025

User 284190339 Ā· 10-12-25 Fishing Report Saturday was almost a no fishing day, but we were able to get reports from Old Inlet and Breakwater Tackle. Both shops said they may not be open on Sunday or Monday as the worst of the nor’easter goes by. I didn’t call Lewes Harbour Marina or Hook ā€˜em…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 12, 2025

Donny Reed – Ocean City – Geese in flight near Fenwick Island. Click for full view

Bethany Beach: Storm Update

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2025

Storm Warning for Bethany Beach The Town of Bethany Beach is urging residents and visitors to prepare for a significant coastal storm expected to affect our area Sunday October 12th through Monday October 13th. Current forecasts indicate a combination of strong offshore winds, high surf, and high astronomical tides, which are likely to cause moderate…

DSP Arrest Georgetown Woman after Road Rage Incident

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2025

A Georgetown woman was arrested after a road rage incident on Dupont Boulevard near Shortly Road Friday morning around 11:30. Police were called for a road rage incident involving a firearm. Police learned that a Yukon with Delaware tags pulled alongside the victim – a 49 year old Houston, DE man. Both vehicles were southbound…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 10/11/25

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2025

Ā  Ā  NAME: Cathy / 302-727-2570 ITEM: Dept. 56 Christmas Village DESCRIPTION: Unused and In Original Boxes AMOUNT: Price for the lot is $450 Ā  NAME: Buddy / 484-880-2268 ITEM: Oven DESCRIPTION: 30 inch Frigidaire electric double oven, white AMOUNT: $200 Ā  NAME: Tom / 240-549-9690 LOOKING FOR: Salt water fishing equipment – poles, rods,…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/11/25

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2025

User 284190339 Ā· 10-11-25 Fishing Report Friday was the beginning of the hard nor’easter that is going to wipe out the weekend into early next week. Winds are expected to gust to 60 knots and seas inshore are going to build to 18 feet. In the canyons, the seas will be 27 feet. No boats…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2025

Chick Bradford – Harbeson – Snow geese on the Broadkill River. Click for full view

Sussex County Contributes $1.9-million to Preserve Ag Lands

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2025

The 29th round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation were announced on Friday in Laurel.Ā  Ag officials say 36 properties – over 2800 acres – have been preserved at a cost of $14.9-million. The easements are in all three Delaware counties and come from each county government. The Sussex County government…

UPDATED: Lewes BPW Cited After March Wastewater Spill

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2025

UPDATED – 10/10/25 –Ā The Lewes Board of Public Works has been issued a notice of violation by DNREC for a wastewater spill that occurred on March 8 on American Legion Road in Lewes. The spill was due to an equipment failure. Multiple agencies assisted in containing and cleaning the affected roadway and the overflow was…

Lewes BPW Urges Residents to Prepare for the Weekend Storm

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2025

Lewes Board of Public Works urges Lewes residents to prepare for the upcoming storm.Ā  Secure your home by bringing in loose items and covering windows, have multiple ways to receive alerts, such as a NOAA Weather Radio or emergency apps, create a family communication plan with a designated safe spot, and prepare an emergency kit…

Laurel Man Charged on Gun and Drug Offenses after Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2025

A Laurel man was arrested after a traffic stop Thursday night in Laurel. Delaware State Police on patrol spotted a Dodge Dakota with a registration violation and pulled the truck over in a parking lot on Georgetown Road. While speaking with the driver, 36 year old Jeremy Cooper of Laurel, Cooper was unable to provide…

MD State Senator Michael A. Jackson Appointed as Acting MSP Superintendent

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2025

Maryland State Police Superintendent Col. Roland Butler is retiring on November 1st after over 31 years in law enforcement – and Lt. Col Daniel Pickett will serve as interim superintendent. Governor Wes Moore has appointed Maryland State Senator Michael A. Jackson as the acting superintendent of the Maryland State Police beginning on November 12. Jackson…

DEMA: Five Steps to Prepare Now for Severe Weather

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2025

In anticipation of an intensifying coastal storm this weekend, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) urges residents to monitor and prepare by following National Weather Service (NWS) reports and all subsequent guidance from local officials.Ā  The NWS has announced a Coastal Flood Watch, Storm, and High Wind Watch from Sunday through Monday evening for portions…

Sussex County Readies for Major Coastal Storm

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2025

A major coastal storm is on track to lash the mid-Atlantic region, including Sussex County, with heavy rains, gusty winds, and moderate to major tidal flooding throughout the Columbus Day weekend, potentially hampering travel, causing power outages, and scouring local beaches. The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood watch and a high wind…

Weather Update from the City of Rehoboth

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2025

The City of Rehoboth Beach is monitoring a significant coastal storm that is expected to impact our area this weekend. Residents, visitors, and businesses are advised to take precautions. Strong to damaging winds are possible, so please secure all loose umbrellas, outdoor furniture, and trash cans. Motorists should use caution when driving and avoid any…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/10/25

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2025

User 284190339 Ā· 10-10-25 Fishing Report Thursday was another day lost to fishing on open water as no boats went out of Lewes or Indian River. The weather is really going to get bad over the weekend as winds are forecast to blow at 40 knots and gust to 60. Seas on the ocean are…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2025

Robert Dunaway – Rain on the Nanticoke River in Seaford. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/09/25

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2025

User 284190339 Ā· 10-09-25 Fishing Report Wednesday, we had small craft advisories up and they will be up until Thursday afternoon. Unless you are ready for an early Halloween scare, don’t read the marine forecast for the weekend. Both Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ā€˜em and Cook ā€˜em reported no boats sailed from their docks…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2025

Joe Hurst – Dagsboro – Sundown across the Indian River. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/08/25

By Mari Lou / October 8, 2025

User 284190339 Ā· 10-08-25 Fishing Report Tuesday was the beginning of another run of bad weather days. Small craft advisories went up in the afternoon and they may be raised to a gale warning before we get back to fishable weather. Lewes Harbour Marina said a few boats went out, but none brought any fish…