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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…

2 Dead & 2 Injured in Crash West of Georgetown Sunday Afternoon

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2025

A three-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon around 3 near Georgetown left two dead and two injured. Delaware State Police say a Sonata was stopped for a stop sign on northbound West Robbins Road at Redden Road. A small SUV and Corolla were traveling towards each other on Redden Road near the intersection when the Sonata, driven…

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…

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 – 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 · 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 · 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 · 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…