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39th Annual Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Delaware begins June 11

By Mari Lou / June 2, 2025

The 39th Annual Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Delaware takes place Wednesday, June 11th through Friday, June 13th. Nearly 800 law enforcement officers from across Delaware will carry the Flame of Hope in multiple legs from Fenwick Island to Wilmington. On June 11th – the Downstate run begins in Fenwick Island at…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/02/25

By Mari Lou / June 2, 2025

User 284190339 · 06-02-25 Fishing Report Sunday, I hope we saw the last of the rough conditions out in the ocean. The upcoming week promises light winds and seas of 2 to 3 feet right through Thursday. I can only hope they are right. Lewes Harbour Marina said a boat named Master fished Delaware Bay…

Dover Man Charged with Aggravated Menacing after Incident Friday Afternoon

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2025

A Dover man has been arrested after an incident Friday afternoon at the Rodney Village Shopping Center in Dover. Delaware State Police were called for a report of an assault and found an intoxicated man, identified as 74 year old Peter Reidy, who had been sprayed with pepper spray. Police learned Reidy was disorderly in…

Hartly Man Arrested after Home Invasion Robbery in Camden-Wyoming

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2025

Delaware State Police were called to an RV on Mud Mill Road in Camden-Wyoming just before 11 Saturday night for a report of a home invasion. Police learned three masked male suspects – one known to the victim and identified as 48 year old George Carey of Hartly – forced entry into the RV. One…

Bridgeville Man Arrested for 6th Offense DUI

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2025

A Bridgeville man has been arrested after a traffic stop east of Bridgeville on Saturday morning. Delaware State Police spotted a pickup speeding southbound on Coverdale Road in the area of Nat Turner Street around 8am and pulled the truck over. Speaking to the driver, identified as 29 year old Cristian Velasquez, the trooper noticed…

UPDATED: DSP Identify Dover Man in Motorcycle Crash Near Cheswold

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2025

UPDATED – 06/01/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 22 year old Jordan Cuffee of Dover as the man who died in the fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Friday night in Cheswold.  =================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 05/31/25 – A 22 year old Dover man is dead after a motorcycle crash Friday night just after 7:45…

Saturday’s Storms Bring Hail & Winds to Delmarva

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2025

After storms moved through Delmarva Friday night, we saw more heavy weather – with thunderstorms Saturday afternoon.  Some of those storms were accompanied by hail that was described as pea to dime-size in many places from New Castle County in Delaware to Somerset County in Maryland. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ and…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/01/25

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2025

User 284190339 · 06-01-25 Fishing Report Saturday saw a variety of weather and none of it was good. We had small craft advisories up on the ocean and then there was a severe thunderstorm warning for all of Sussex County. The storm came through my area quite quickly with a lot of wind and downpour…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2025

Carol Joyce – Ocean View – Beach roses along the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. Click for full view

Delaware & Maryland on List of Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2025

UPDATE – 06/01/25 – NO LOCATIONS in Sussex, Worcester, Wicomico or Somerset Counties are on this list. Unfortunately the page with the list is no longer available on the US Department of Homeland Security website. ================================================= ORIGINAL STORY  05/31/25 – An executive order signed by President Trump – “Protecting American Communities from Criminal Aliens” requires…

Georgetown Police Warn of SCAM

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2025

SCAM ALERT   We’ve received reports of individuals posing as Georgetown Police Officers to steal financial info or solicit money. REMEMBER: We will never ask for your banking info or payment for any reason. Stay alert. Do not send money or share personal info with anyone over the phone. Always verify who you are speaking with.…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 05/31/25

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2025

John – 302-226-5555 – Jackson wheelbarrow, no rust – $50 Jerry – 718-948-2274 – LOOKING FOR: A tow behind lawn aerator Billy – 301-466-4882 – Assortment of 300+ albums and 45s from 70s and 80s – ask for pricing Kim – 443-667-2363 – 2 male canaries – ask for price – 3 male and 1…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/31/25

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2025

User 284190339 · 05-31-25 Fishing Report Thursday, we got just what we needed, more wind and rain. Steve Kuhlman fished Site 11 earlier in the week and caught over 100 sea bass for four keepers, plus a tog that he released, six sea robins, one dogfish and two small croakers. He was also able to…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2025

SA Harrison – Millsboro – Mr and Mrs Duckling in Millsboro. Click for full view

DDA Notification to Equine Owners about Fumonisin-Contaminated Feed

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2025

The Office of the Delaware State Veterinarian is notifying you about the cases of neurologic disease in horses in the Kent County area. Tests on samples of a corn-based feed fed to affected horses came back with high levels of of a fungal toxin called fumonisin. This is a toxin produced by mold that grows…

Ravens Roost Parade Saturday on Baltimore Ave in Ocean City

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2025

The Ravens Roost Convention takes place this week in Ocean City. You’ll see lots of purple in town. Saturday is the Ravens Roost Parade in the southbound lanes on Baltimore Avenue. Watch for lane closures and detours between 15th and 29th Streets. Ocean City Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that lineup for the parade…

MD State Senator Mary Beth Carozza Supports Referendum on Solar Legislation

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2025

A referendum campaign has been launched by the Farmer’s Alliance for Rural Maryland or FARM to give voters in Maryland the opportunity to decide whether Senate Bill 931/House Bill 1036 should remain law. This is the Renewable Energy Certainty Act, which will eliminate the ability of local counties to enforce land use ordinances tied to…

DOC to Transition K-9 Program to Lifesaving Contraband Detection and Mitigation Mission

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2025

All correctional K-9 teams throughout Delaware will be transitioning to a contraband detection mission. The DOC made that announcement Friday and the transition is in support of a multi-layered initiative to enhance safety and to curb the influx of illegal or harmful substances and dangerous contraband into its facilities. This is a phased redeployment which…

Milford Man Charged with Weapons Offenses after Found with Gun on Milford HS Property

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2025

A Milford man was found to be in possession of a firearm while on Milford High School property on Wednesday. Milford Police learned that 21 year old Joshua Walker arrived at the parent pickup line after school dismissal and a firearm dropped from his person as he exited the vehicle. A student spotted Walker attempting…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/30/25

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2025

User 284190339 · 05-30-25 Fishing Report Thursday saw small craft advisories up on the ocean once again. Patty at Captain Bones in Odessa said not much different going on there. Still white perch, small stripers and catfish in the Delaware River from Augustine Beach on down to the fishing pier at Woodland Beach. Bloodworms for…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2025

Margaret May – Lewes – Beautiful maple. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/29/25

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2025

User 284190339 · 05-29-25 Fishing Report Wednesday the heavens opened up and blessed us with lots of water. Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em reported a pending Delaware State Record Golden Tilefish. It was landed aboard the Blue Betty II. Logan Smith caught the 56.2-pound monster that was 42.5 inches long. Also along on the trip…

UPDATE: Final Public Meeting on Indian River School District Referendum Wednesday Night

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2025

In what was the last of three public meetings regarding the upcoming referendum on June 5th, Indian River school district officials gave a presentation last night outlining the referendum initiative. The meeting was held at Indian River High School. Dr. Jay Owens, Superintendent of the Indian River School District talked about why they elected to…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2025

Dianne Burk – Milford – Moonrise at Milford Neck. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/28/25

By Mari Lou / May 28, 2025

User 284190339 · 05-28-25 Fishing Report Tuesday was another great weather day. Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em reported that the private boat Tips Up brought in 11 yellowfin tuna weighing 458 pounds. John Spence caught 34 flounder over two days of fishing in Indian River Bay and Inlet for nine keepers. The Sea Jay II…