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UPDATED: Body-worn Camera Footage from September 4th Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Cambridge Released

By Mari Lou / October 3, 2025

UPDATED – 10/03/25 –Ā The body-worn camera footage from a fatal police-involved shooting involving the Cambridge Police Department on September 4th has been released by the Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. Police previously identified the victim as 30 year old Ryan Garcy of Cambridge. The investigation is continuing. If you…

Gov. Meyer Signs Executive Order Establishing Transportation Funding Task Force

By Mari Lou / October 3, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer has signed his 14th Executive Order – this to establish the Delaware Task Force on Sustainable Transportation Funding. This is to address long-term challenges facing the state’s Transportation Trust Fund – and ensure Delaware’s infrastructure remains strong, reliable and sustainable for decades to come. The task force will be led by DelDOT…

Woman Arrested for DUI after Driving into Red Mill Pond Near Lewes

By Mari Lou / October 3, 2025

Delaware State Police were called to the area of Red Mill Pond near Lewes just after 10 Thursday night for a water rescue – for a report of a boat that capsized in the water. When Troopers arrived, they found an occupied Dodge Durango submerged in the pond. Police learned that the driver, a 56…

Magnolia Man Arrested after 3-Vehicle Crash North of Bethany Beach

By Mari Lou / October 3, 2025

A Magnolia man has been arrested after a three vehicle crash Thursday night just before 8 on Coastal Highway north of Bethany Beach. Delaware State Police contacted 22 year old Benjamin Herrera of Magnolia, the driver of a Dodge Challenger that was involved in the crash and smelled alcohol on his breath. He also showed…

Georgia Woman Arrested in Virginia after Shooting Incident in Dover-area Parking Lot

By Mari Lou / October 3, 2025

Dover Police were called for a shooting Thursday morning around 11:45 in a parking lot on Bay Road. Police investigating the incident learned that 37 year old Latasha Bryant of Georgia and the victims were arguing over property when Bryant fired a handgun at the victims and drove off in a Jeep Wagoneer. No one…

City of Rehoboth 18th Annual Municipal Auction – Friday Preview/Saturday Auction

By Mari Lou / October 3, 2025

The City of Rehoboth Beach holds its 18th annual municipal auction on Saturday at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center – beginning at 9:30am. Hundreds of items will be up for auction – including city vehicles, police gear and lost and found items. Look to bid on 3 boardwalk benches, a hot water pressure washer, parking…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/03/25

By Mari Lou / October 3, 2025

User 284190339 Ā· 10-03-25 Fishing Report Thursday was one of those days when my reporting stations had one thing in common, no fish caught. It seemed to me that the wind blew harder on Thursday with a small craft advisory than it did on Wednesday with a gale warning. According to the National Weather Service…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 3, 2025

James Hillegas – Wilmington – Breakwater East Lighthouse on the Delaware Bay. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/02/25

By Mari Lou / October 2, 2025

User 284190339 Ā· 10-02-25 Fishing Report Wednesday was such a beautiful fall day. Hardly a cloud in the sky and bright sunshine all day long. Nice cool temperatures, what more could you want? Wind, what wind? Oh, you mean that gale warning with 20 to 30-knot northeast winds and 7 to 10-foot seas. Small craft…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/01/25

By Mari Lou / October 1, 2025

User 284190339 Ā· 10-01-25 Fishing Report Tuesday, we had a small craft advisory that will become a gale warning on Wednesday. No boats ventured out into the ocean, but a few did fish the Outer Wall and the Ice Breakers. Lewes Harbour Marina said two private boats bought sand fleas and green crabs and went…

Josh Hastings Files for MD State Delegate to Represent District 38B (Wicomico County)

By Mari Lou / September 30, 2025

Josh Hastings has filed for Maryland State Delegate to District 38-B – which represents Delmar, Salisbury and Fruitland. Hastings, a life-long resident of Wicomico County, is a 2-term Wicomico County Council member – and supports stronger schools, better job opportunities and a healthy, prosperous Eastern Shore. Hastings prides himself as a common-sense, independent-minded, leader who…

Fees Increase at the Delaware DMV Beginning Wednesday

By Mari Lou / September 30, 2025

A reminder that beginning Wednesday some fees for services and transactions at the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles will increase. These increases come as a result of the passage of House Bill 164 in an effort to boost Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) revenue. The TTF pays for the DelDOT operations, road construction and maintenance. Also…

UPDATED: Delaware State University Evacuated after Bomb Threat Received Tuesday Morning; Similar Threats Received at other Institutions Regionally & Nationally

By Mari Lou / September 30, 2025

UPDATED – 5pm – ā€œDelaware State University police, in coordination with local, state and federal authorities, have cleared campus buildings following a bomb threat that was received just before 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. DSU Campus will reopen as scheduled on Wednesday.ā€ =============================================================== UPDATED – 4pm –Ā DSU was not alone in receiving threats on Tuesday. The…

UPDATED: Salisbury Man Sentenced to 95 Years for Attempted Murder

By Mari Lou / September 30, 2025

UPDATED – 09/30/25 –Ā A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 95 years in prison for attempted 1st degree murder and witness intimidation. Circuit Court for Wicomico County Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 37 year old Tre Wallace of Salisbury to life with all but 95 years suspended. When released, Wallace will be place on five…

UPDATED: 2 Dover Men Convicted in April 2024 Shooting at DSU

By Mari Lou / September 30, 2025

UPDATED – 09/30/25 – Two Dover men have pleaded guilty in the shooting death of Camay DeSilva at Delaware State University in April of 2024. Officials in the Delaware Attorney General’s office say on Monday, September 22, 19 year old Damien Hinson pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder, weapons offenses and 1st degree conspiracy. He…

Ridgely Man Arrested for 2nd Degree Murder

By Mari Lou / September 30, 2025

Emergency personnel were called to a home on Maple Avenue in Ridgely Monday morning for a 65 year old man in cardiac arrest. When Caroline County Sheriff’s office and Ridgely Fire and EMS personnel arrived the victim was deceased and showed injuries consistent with an assault. Investigation showed that a physical altercation occurred between the…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/30/25

By Mari Lou / September 30, 2025

User 284190339 Ā· 09-30-25 Fishing Report Monday was the beginning of a week of nasty weather. We are going from small craft advisories to gale warnings back to small craft advisories. Lewes Harbour Marina said no boats left their docks and Hook ā€˜em and Cook ā€˜em did not answer the phone. Breakwater Tackle on the…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 30, 2025

Tom Zibelli – Clarksville – Clarksville sunset near Murray Road. Click for full view

US Coast Guard Taking Public Comment from Mariners on Future Replacement of Chesapeake Bay Bridge Spans

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2025

The US Coast Guard has received a preliminary public notice from the Maryland Transportation Authority with plans regarding the future replacement of the two current spans of the Chesapeake Bay bridges. The Coast Guard is currently accepting public comments through October 14, 2025. They request mariners provide navigational information, such as the sizes and types…

1 Dead and 1 Injured in Sunday Morning Crash on Route 13 Business in Salisbury

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2025

A fiery crash early Sunday morning on Route 13 Business in Salisbury left one man dead and another injured. Salisbury Police say that Salisbury firefighters were on the scene just after 4am when police arrived at the scene and put out the fire in the four-door Nissan Sentra, which had collided with the side barrier…

DSP Arrest 2 in Dover after Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2025

Two men have been arrested and one remains on the loose after a pursuit of a stolen vehicle by Delaware State Police Friday night. A trooper on patrol in Dover around 10pm spotted a stolen silver Outlander traveling at a high rate of speed on South Dupont Highway, make a U-Turn and had speed northbound.…

Gordons Pond Trail to Close Wednesday for Maintenance

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2025

At Cape Henlopen State Park – the Gordons Pond trail will be closed for routine maintenance on Wednesday, October 1st. During the closure, the trail will be completely impassable.Ā  Officials ask that you please follow any and all posted signage regarding this closure and that the trail will reopen in the evening.  

Delaware Coastal Cleanup Removes Over 5100 Pounds of Trash from Shorelines & Waterways

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2025

The 38th Annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup was Saturday, September 13th at 45 sites along the Delaware shorelines, wetlands and waterways. Over 950 volunteers took part and collected over 5100 pounds of trash – with cigarette butts, food wrappers and bottle caps at the top of the list. Volunteers also found larger items – including a…

Tepache Farms Subdivision near Milton Before Sussex P&Z Wednesday

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2025

The Sussex County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed subdivision off Burton Road west of Milton on Wednesday afternoon. This is not the first time that Tepache Farms (2024-03 Tepache Farms) has been before the Commission. The Commission unanimously denied a cluster subdivision proposal in 2019 (2018-32 Tepache Farms-Pheat Farms, LLC)…

Woodland Ferry Closure – October 2 & 3

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2025

The Woodland Ferry will be shut down on October 2nd and 3rd for underwater inspection. DelDOT officials say thisĀ  inspection is of the ferry hull and ferry slips. This closure is weather permitting.