Mari Lou

UPDATED: Mass Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction of President’s Executive Order 14399

By Mari Lou / September 5, 2026

UPDATED – 09/04/26 – On Friday, a federal judge in Massachusetts granted a preliminary injunction prohibiting states from creating citizenship voter lists and for the U.S. Postal Service to restrict mail-in ballots. Judge Indira Talwani had earlier issued a temporary restraining order in the same case which has been dissolved with Friday’s ruling. This came after…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/05/26

By Mari Lou / September 5, 2026

User 284190339 · 09-05-26 Fishing Report Dan at Dan’s Tackle said spot, croaker and snapper blues were caught from Broadkill Beach on Friday. The blues took cut bait, the spot and croaker enjoyed lug worms and Fishbites. The Broadkill River saw a larger class of croaker plus a few keeper flounder. The flounder were caught…

Bethany Beach Celebrates its 125 Year History with Founders Day Weekend

By Mari Lou / September 4, 2026

Bethany Beach celebrates 125 years this year and this weekend will kick off the first of its milestone anniversary celebrations this Labor Day weekend with its Founders Day Weekend – commemorating 125 years of Bethany Beach history – and recognizing America’s 250th anniversary. The weekend includes live entertainment at the Bandstand beginning at 7:30 tonight,…

Septic Company Employee Charged with Illegally Dumping Sewage in Wicomico County

By Mari Lou / September 4, 2026

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has filed criminal charges against an Eden man for the illegal discharge of pollutants. On August 14th, Terry Handy, Junior was charged in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County with two counts of illegal discharge of a pollutant and two counts of unlawful disposal of sewage relating to illegal dumping…

18 New DSP and Municipal Police Officers Graduate

By Mari Lou / September 4, 2026

Colonel William D. Crotty, the Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, proudly announces the graduation last month of the 106th Delaware State Police and 102nd Municipal Police Recruit Class. The ceremony was held August 20th at Dover Middle School – 9 new Delaware State Troopers and 9 new Municipal Police Officers – representing Delaware Natural…

MSP Arrest Salisbury Man in Fatal Shooting

By Mari Lou / September 4, 2026

A Salisbury man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday around 8pm. Maryland State Police were called to Ethels Way where they found a female victim, later identified as 29 year old Jordan Holt of Salisbury with a gunshot wound. Police have arrested 29 year old Gage Mitchell of Salisbury…

UPDATED: Maryland Supreme Court Rules on Congressional Redistricting

By Mari Lou / September 4, 2026

The Maryland Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday on appeals to two lawsuits filed over the redistricting issue and general election ballot question. While the Court found both circuit courts erred in portions of their rulings, the Court agreed that the ballot language in Question 3 is misleading and violates due process requirements. The Supreme…

18 Dogs Recovered in Salisbury Animal Welfare Investigation

By Mari Lou / September 4, 2026

After receiving a complaint concerning the welfare and living conditions of multiple dogs at a West Naylor Mill Road property, Wicomico Animal Control officers investigated on Tuesday. Two residents were found in a shed on the property with 2 adult dogs, but conditions found at the property led to a call for assistance from the…

City of Salisbury Offices Closed Labor Day

By Mari Lou / September 4, 2026

City of Salisbury offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.    Trash collection normally scheduled for Monday will be collected Tuesday, Sept. 8. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly for the adjusted schedule.  The Salisbury Zoo will remain open on Labor Day for residents and visitors to enjoy.   …

Kent County, DE Offices Closed for Labor Day

By Mari Lou / September 4, 2026

Kent County, DE Government offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8. Essential Services: Please note that all essential services will remain fully operational throughout the holiday to ensure you stay supported. A Moment of Reflection: Labor Day is…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/04/26

By Mari Lou / September 4, 2026

User 284190339 · 09-04-26 Fishing Report Captain Bones in Odessa told us white perch, catfish, spot and croaker have been caught along the shoreline from Augustine Beach down to the fishing pier at Woodland Beach. The white perch will take bloodworms or grass shrimp, the catfish like a hunk of bunker while the spot and…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 4, 2026

Holly Meyers – Las Vegas – Sunrise on 29th Street in Ocean City. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/03/26

By Mari Lou / September 3, 2026

User 284190339 · 09-03-26 Fishing Report The first results are back from the new and improved Marine Recreational Informational Program or MRIP and they are even worst than the old system. They recalculated the shore catch of black sea bass in Maryland for 2013. The original figure was 178,00 black sea bass caught from shore.…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 3, 2026

Vickie Henry – Salisbury – Osprey at Mt Vernon Harbor in Somerset County. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/02/26

By Mari Lou / September 2, 2026

User 284190339 · 09-02-26 Fishing Report Tuesday, September 1st was opening day of archery season for white tail deer. This year archers must be aware of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Delaware. Please read and understand the CWD Emergency Regulations for the 2026 and 2027 hunting seasons. I stopped by Lewes Harbour Marina on Tuesday…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 2, 2026

MJ – Lewes – Marking their turf in Cape May. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/01/26

By Mari Lou / September 1, 2026

User 284190339 · 09-01-26 Fishing Report Bill at Dan’s Tackle said the big news was not the croaker and spot caught at Broadkill Beach, but the big, fat crabs filling the traps at the Broadkill River and Cedar Creek. He reported as many as 20 crabs in a trap and that’s a real bonanza. Lewes…

Sussex County Council to Revisit Forest Preservation Ordinance Tuesday

By Mari Lou / August 31, 2026

The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning beginning at 10am. County Administrator Todd Lawson will review and make an appointment for the Steering Committee requires by HJR 11 which was passed in the General Assembly during the last session and will establish a Working Group to explore the feasibility of establishing a Housing Opportunity…

DNREC Seeking Community Water Project Proposals for Water Quality Improvement Grant Program

By Mari Lou / August 31, 2026

Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations are encouraged to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program. Funding is expected to range from $25,000 to $75,000. Submission deadline is October 30th. Additional information from DNREC: Projects recommended by DNREC staff for…

Delaware Flags Ordered to Half-Staff in Honor of Overdose Awareness Month & International Overdose Awareness Day

By Mari Lou / August 31, 2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff in honor of Overdose Awareness Month and International Overdose Awareness Day. Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement: “In honor of Overdose Awareness Month and International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, I am ordering the Delaware state…

Route 13 Truck Weight & Inspection Station Upgrade Project Completed near Delmar

By Mari Lou / August 31, 2026

A Maryland Department of Transportation project to upgrade the Route 13 Truck Weigh and Inspection Station in Delmar has been completed. The $4.4-million project to upgrade and modernize the facility includes new truck height detectors and an LED signal display, modern deep pit scales and computer system, improved signage and upgraded traffic barriers, lighting and…

AG Jennings Sues to Stop Trump Administration from Cutting Family Planning Funding

By Mari Lou / August 31, 2026

A coalition of 23 states, including Delaware, has filed a lawsuit to block new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says the lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the District of Maryland,…

UPDATED: DSP Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash Saturday Morning near Delmar

By Mari Lou / August 31, 2026

UPDATED – 08/31/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 36-year-old Hilary Brooks and 11-year-old Mia Brooks, both of Delmar, Delaware, as the people who died in the fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday near Delmar.  =================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 08/30/26 – Two people from Delmar, Delaware are dead after a motorcycle crash Saturday morning around…

Salisbury Man Convicted on Multiple Drug Offenses

By Mari Lou / August 31, 2026

A Salisbury man has been convicted of drug and related offenses. A Circuit Court for Wicomico County jury found 42 year old Deonte Grant guilty of possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession of narcotic production equipment, possession of cocaine and possession of controlled dangerous substance paraphernalia. Court records show that the Sheriff’s Office…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/31/26

By Mari Lou / August 31, 2026

User 284190339 · 08-31-26 Fishing Report Sorry to say I missed the very first Dockside & Indian River Marina Classic held on August 21-23 and attracting 58 teams. They fished on Saturday and Sunday and in the end there was a tie in the Flounder Division with Top Notch and Tootsie Chick both landing 8-pound…