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Investigation by State Auditor Substantiates Allegations of Financial Mismanagement and Abuse of State Resources by Former Marydel VFC President and Treasurer

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2026

An investigation into allegations of financial misconduct by the former president and treasurer of the Marydel Volunteer Fire Company (MDVFC) by the State Auditor of Accounts (AOA) has fully or partially substantiated four allegations out of 10. Recommendations to the Marydel VFC, State Fire Prevention Commission and Controller General have been made to help prevent…

Indian River Board of Education Approves Changes in School Calendar – June 5 – Last Day of School for K-11

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2026

The Indian River Board of Education has approved a series of changes to the school calendar. At it’s regular meeting on Monday the Board approved Friday, June 5th as the last day of school for students in grades K through 11. Final exams for Indian River and Sussex Central High Schools will be on June…

AG Jennings, Coalition Keep Machine Gun Devices Out of Delaware

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2026

Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of attorneys general have formalized an agreement to prevent the Trump Administration from distributing thousands of machine gun conversion devices into Delaware and other 16 other states. Forced Reset Triggers (FRTs) dramatically increase firearms rate of fire and allow even novice shooters to attain the firepower of a…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/28/26

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2026

User 284190339 · 04-28-26 Fishing Report Monday saw small craft advisories up for the ocean and bay so no boats left their dock or trailer so far as I could gather from Lewes Harbour Marina or Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em. Unfortunately, it appears that those same small craft advisories will be up again on…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2026

Marty Barrett – Milton – Overlooking Gordons Pond.

3 Arrested in Talbot County Sheriff’s Office Operation Targeting Child Predators

By Mari Lou / April 27, 2026

Three people have been arrested in an undercover operation in Talbot County that targeted child predators. This operation, led by the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office began the week of April 12 and targeted predators who were sexually exploiting children online. Each of the three arrested engaged in harmful communications with undercover officers who believed they…

DSP Arrest Dover Man for 6th DUI Offense & Felony Weapons Charges

By Mari Lou / April 27, 2026

Delaware State Police conducted a traffic top on a Dodge Dakota in Leipsic Sunday afternoon after learning the license plate was assigned to a different vehicle. After contacting the driver, 55 year old Francis Robinson of Dover, the trooper observed signs of impairment and saw open beer cans inside the vehicle. Robinson refused standardized field…

UPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Early Sunday Morning Fatal Crash on Wil King Road in Lewes

By Mari Lou / April 27, 2026

UPDATED – 04/27/27 – Delaware State Police have identified 26 year old Anthony Hunt of Lewes as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash west of Lewes early Sunday morning. =================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 04/26/26 – A single vehicle crash Sunday morning just after midnight left a Lewes man dead. Delaware State Police…

Honorable Timothy Fox Named New Magistrate in Chancery

By Mari Lou / April 27, 2026

The Honorable Timothy Fox, Jr. has joined the Court of Chancery as Magistrate in Chancery. Magistrate Fox’s chambers will be located in Wilmington, but will handle matters throughout the State of Delaware. He replaces Senior Magistrate Selena Molina who retired from the bench earlier this year. Before joining the bench, Magistrate Fox served for 12…

Delaware Department of Ag Issues Request for Proposals for 2026 Specialty Crop Grant Program

By Mari Lou / April 27, 2026

The Delaware Department of Agriculture has issued a request for proposals for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. About $402,000 has been allotted through the federal Farm Bill to fund through a competitive grant process innovative projects supporting specialty crops and creating new and better markets for the Delaware specialty crop industry. Applications will…

Choptank Electric Cost Increase Effective Beginning in May

By Mari Lou / April 27, 2026

Choptank Electric is facing rising costs for electricity and beginning in May, most members will see an increase in their monthly bills of approximately $5.45. This is a direct pass-through cost from their not-for-profit wholesale power provider, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC), where Choptank purchases the electricity that is distributed to you. Choptank’s internal costs,…

Delaware Judiciary Issues Warnings About Text/Phone Scams

By Mari Lou / April 27, 2026

Another scam has been popping up – a “final notice” court warning that has been arriving by text message to cell phones throughout the weekend. The message prompts you to download it and includes a QR code. DO NOT download the message or click on the QR code. These messages are bogus and have also…

DNREC & DPH Call for Heightened Tick Awareness in Delaware

By Mari Lou / April 27, 2026

As the warmer weather arrives, we’re spending more time outdoors. DNREC and the Delaware Division of Public Health remind you to take simple steps to avoid tick bites and reduce the risk of tick-borne illnesses like Lyme Disease. Ticks are active in Delaware year-round, not just in warmer months, and can be found in wooded,…

Special Event Zone In Effect Tuesday Through Sunday for Cruisin’ Ocean City

By Mari Lou / April 27, 2026

With Cruisin’ Ocean City rolling into town at the end of this week, The Town of Ocean City will implement the Special Event Zone – beginning Tuesday – through Sunday, May 3rd. The entire city is part of the designated zone – which includes reduced speed limits and increased fines for violations. The City will…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/27/26

By Mari Lou / April 27, 2026

User 284190339 · 04-27-26 Fishing Report Sunday did not live up to its gale warning billing, but the small craft advisory still kept boats off the ocean and bay. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle reported that the beach was awash and they had no reports from Indian River Inlet. So much for the bad news.…

DE State Representative Debra Heffernan Announces Retirement

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2026

State Representative Debra Heffernan announced Thursday that she will retire from the House of Representatives at the end of her term this fall. Heffernan has served District 6 since 2010 – and before that spent 5 years on the Brandywine School Board. Heffernan has served as the Kids Caucus chair for 14 years and has…

VIDEO: DSP Name 2025 Trooper of the Year & Professional Staff of the Year

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2026

Last week Delaware State Police honored their 2025 Trooper of the Year and Professional Staff of the Year recipients. The 2025 Trooper of the Year comes from Troop 5 in Bridgeville – Cpl Robert Prettyman – who was chosen from twelve nominees for his outstanding character and integrity and whose actions or performance significantly exceeded…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/26/25

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2026

User 284190339 · 04-26-26 Fishing Report Saturday the weather was cold and windy. Sunday it will be worst. Small craft advisories have been up all day on Saturday and will be replaced by a gale warning on Sunday. Friday, Old Inlet Bait and Tackle reported the first bluefish of the year caught from the beach…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 04/25/26

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2026

    NAME: American Legion Post #19 / Laurel / 302-875-9948 ITEM: Plant Bingo DESCRIPTION: The Legion is hosting a plant bingo on May 8, 2026 from 6 to 10 pm at their hall, located at 12168 Laurel Rd., Laurel, DE. Prizes for the winners will be plants.   NAME: Trey / Salisbury / 410-422-9798…

UPDATED: Ward 2 Voters in Milford Choose Marianina Pletcher for City Council

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2026

UPDATED – 04/25/26 – Voters in Milford’s Second Ward have chosen Marianina Pletcher as their representative on the City Council. Pletcher won 72 votes. Kimberly Wills garnered 31 votes and Desiray Anderson won 19 votes. Pletcher will be sworn in during the Council’s organizational meeting on Monday, May 4th at 6pm. Several candidates ran unopposed –…

Maryland Department of the Environment Publishes CAFO Permit After 10-month Delay

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2026

Since last July, chicken growers in Maryland have run their farms under the terms of an expired permit – which was required by the State. On Friday the Maryland Department of the Environment released the 2025 general discharge permit for animal feeding operations or CAFO permit. This will replace the expired permit on May 8…

DSP Arrest 4 After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Crash; Stolen Firearm Recovered

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2026

Delaware State Police were on patrol near School House Road in New Castle when the spotted a Kia Sportage traveling southbound at a high rate of speed. Police attempted a traffic stop, but the driver sped away. Police gave chase, but discontinued the pursuit for safety concerns south of the Roth Bridge. Police later spotted…

“Blue Envelope” Bill Signed into Law by Gov. Matt Meyer

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer has signed House Bill 277. This measure codifies the Delaware State Police to make available a “blue envelope” for use by a person with a disability. The intent is to increase safety for both officers and person with a disability during a traffic stop. The ‘blue envelope’ includes written information for officers…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/25/26

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2026

User 284190339 · 04-25-26 Fishing Report Friday, we had almost perfect fishing weather. I went to Indian River Inlet to catch the incoming current and the ocean looked like a big lake. I saw several private boats head out to take advantage of the beautiful conditions. I set myself up on the southside sitting on…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2026

SA Harrison – Millsboro -Baywood Lake