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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 8, 2025

Margaret May – Lewes – Perfect reflection. Click for full view

Selbyville Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Offenses Following Pursuit

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2025

A Selbyville area man has been arrested by Delaware State Police on multiple felony drug offenses after a pursuit and search warrant. Last Wednesday evening around 7, members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force and County Drug Unit were conducting a drug investigation of 27 year old Jaquan Johnson for distribution of drugs at…

UPDATED: Sussex County Council to Hold Land Use Reform Working Group Public Work Session on Oct 14

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2025

UPDATED – 10/07/25 – The Sussex County Council met at noon on Tuesday. County Administrator Todd Lawson handed the Council copies of the Land Use Reform Working Group’s Recommendations and Report “hot off the presses.” Lawson says that next Tuesday they plan to have a workshop to go through the report and all 20 of the…

UPDATED: MSP Identify Suspect in Weekend Fatal Stabbing in Salisbury

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2025

UPDATED – 10/07/25 – Maryland State Police ask the public to help them locate 35 year old Carlus Dupree Gerald, Jr. of Salisbury. An arrest warrant has been issued for him in connection to a fatal stabbing just after 1am Saturday on East Main Street in Salisbury during a fight. Gerald is charged with 2nd degree…

DSP Arrest Two Dover Men for Burglary

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2025

Two Dover men have been arrested for burglary and other offenses. Delaware State Police arrested 28 year old Daquan Nocks and 31 year old Maleek Gamble after a report around 4am Monday for two black men attempting to open the front door of a residence on Fork Branch Road. Police arriving at the scene found…

DNREC Sets New Daily Recreational Possession Limit on Spot

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2025

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is working to restore the Spot Fish stock. DNREC, by order of the Secretary, has established a daily recreational possession limit of 50 spot fish. This action was taken to keep Delaware in compliance with the ASMFC’s Addendum III to the Omnibus Amendment for Spot fish, spotted seatrout…

Delaware State University Sets New Enrollment Record

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2025

Delaware State University has set another record for enrollment with more than 6600 students now attending the University – the fourth out of the last five years. This year’s enrollment is set to grow more than 2% year-over-year. DSU’s enrollment is up more than 30% since 2020. The University’s final census numbers will be published…

Gov Meyer Launches Resource Website for Federal Employees Affected by Shutdown

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2025

Delaware residents who are impacted by the federal government shutdown have a new online resource page with assistance programs and services available to help them during this uncertain time. The website has help for food assistance, healthcare and unemployment assistance, student loan relief, childcare aid and rent and utility support. There is also connections for…

Rehoboth Beach Commissioners Moving Forward with Clear Space Theatre Development

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2025

The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners have agreed to move forward with a development plan that will allow the City and Clear Space Theatre Company (CSTC) to continue discussions about a possible new performing arts campus within the city limits. The Commission voted 6 to 1, with Commissioner Suzanne Goode voting against the proposal – which approved…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/07/25

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2025

User 284190339 · 10-07-25 Fishing Report Monday was another nice day and if you were in the right place at the right time fishing was pretty good. Then again, that’s always the way. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the boats that ran from there fished the Outer Wall and the Ice breakers with sand fleas…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2025

Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Riding the Cape May-Lewes Ferry to Cape May. Click for full view

UPDATED: U.S. DOJ Drops Plans for New Restrictions on Federal Funding for Crime Survivors

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2025

UPDATED – 10/06/25 –  Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced on Monday that the US Department of Justice has dropped its plan to impose conditions on nearly $1.4-billion in Victims of Crime Act grants. A lawsuit brought by 21 Attorneys General was announced last week demanding that the funding not be blocked. Additional information from AG…

Wicomico County Public Schools Look to Expand Weapons Detection Systems

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2025

The use of weapons detection systems will be expanded in Wicomico County. Over the last year, weapons detections systems have been used by Wicomico County Public Schools at large gatherings as well as on a daily basis in smaller programs like summer school, Evening High School and Choices Academy. During a September 30th work session,…

Salisbury Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2025

A Salisbury man has been sentenced for possession of child pornography. Circuit Court for Wicomico County Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 33 year old Sean Peterson to 25 years in prison – to run consecutively to a 25 year sentence that he is already serving which was imposed in Calvert County. Peters previously pleaded guilty…

Sussex County Public Safety Invites You to 911 Awareness Day on Thursday, October 9

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2025

The Sussex County Department of Public Safety is hosting a 9-1-1 Awareness Day on Thursday, October 9th from 9am to 2pm on Rudder Lane in Georgetown. This is to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how the facility and first responders serve the community 24 hours a day – 365 days a year. There will…

Gov Moore Announces Launch of Loan Program for Essential Employees Who Are Working Without Pay During Federal Government Shutdown

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2025

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the launch of the Maryland Department of Labor’s Federal Shutdown Loan Program. Applications are being accepted – the program will provide financial support to Maryland residents who are “excepted” or essential federal employees who are not receiving a paycheck during the federal government shutdown. The program offers a one-time…

DSP Investigating Shooting Incident on Route 13 Near Laurel

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2025

A shooting early Sunday morning in the Laurel area is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Troopers were called to northbound Route 13 between Delmar and Laurel around 2am after a vehicle was struck by gunfire. Police learned that a Camry was northbound in the left lane when a black male suspect in a silver…

DelDOT to Install All Way Stop on Deer Forest Road West of Georgetown

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2025

DelDOT will convert a 2-way stop into an All Way Stop on Tuesday at the intersection of Deer Forest and McColleys Chapel Roads west of Georgetown. This work will be done between 9am and 3pm and will include new signs and pavement markings. Flaggers will be on-site to direct drivers at the intersection. Work is…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/06/25

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2025

User 284190339 · 10-06-25 Fishing Report Fishing was slow again on Sunday, although the weather was nice. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid ran to ocean structure and caught a grand total of four flounder. Looks like my advice to go flounder fishing until sea bass season reopens was not so good. The boats that…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 10/04/25

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2025

    COMMUNITY EVENT: St. Luke’s Seaford, De – RUMMAGE SALE, Saturday – October 11th, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM 202 North Street, Seaford, De. (corner of King and North Street). CASH ONLY, all sales final. Everything must go! Big SURPRISE at 11:30 AM. Many, many items.   NAME: Dwight / 302-644-2831  ITEM:  Werner 18…

Fire Hydrant Flushing Begins in Salisbury Over 2 Weeks

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2025

Fall fire hydrant flushing begins today in Salisbury. This process will be spread over two weeks and will help maintain high water quality, strengthens the municipal water system, and ensures fire hydrants remain fully operational and ready when needed. This week, October 5th though 9th – flushing will be done from 7pm and 5am in…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/05/25

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2025

User 284190339 · 10-05-25 Fishing Report Saturday was the kind of day fisherman dream about. Light winds, small seas so you can fish just about anywhere you want. The only problem was, other than sheepshead, fishing was terrible. Lewes Harbour Marina said sheepshead and some triggerfish were caught at the Outer Wall and the Ice…

DelDOT All Way Stop on Dorman Road in Angola – Monday, October 6

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2025

DelDOT advises that on Monday, October 6th – Dorman Road at Lakewood Drive in the Angola area will be converted to an All Way Stop.  Work will be done between 9am and 3pm with new signage and pavement markings done.  Flaggers will be on-site to direct drivers at the intersection.   This work is weather dependent.…

Memorial Garden Rededicated at James M. Bennett High School

By Mari Lou / October 4, 2025

Last week saw the re-dedication of the James M. Bennett High School Memorial Garden. The garden was first established 25 years ago and was preserved in 2010 then the old school was demolished following the opening of the new school. The garden is now located in front of the school and easily accessible to the…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/04/25

By Mari Lou / October 4, 2025

User 284190339 · 10-04-25 Fishing Report Friday was a beautiful day and the wind did drop out, but no one ran to the ocean. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that nine boats fished the Outer Wall and the Ice Breakers with sand fleas and green crab and all caught sheepshead. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier…