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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.  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 · 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 · 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 ‘em and Cook ‘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 · 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…

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…

Berlin Angler Sets New Maryland Record for Longfin Albacore

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2025

A Berlin angler has set a new state record for longfin albacore for the Atlantic Division. Maryland Department of Natural Resources officials say Marc Spagnola of Berlin was fishing out of Ocean City on a private boat Instigator and on September 21st Spagnola hooked a 78-pound longfin albacore – which surpassed the previous record, set…

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…