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Gov. Meyer Nominates Joshua Sanderlin as Next Marijuana Commissioner

By Mari Lou / April 21, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer has nominated Joshua Sanderlin as Delaware’s next Marijuana Commissioner. Sanderlin is an attorney and government regulations expert and has over 15 years of experience advising businesses and policymakers on regulatory compliance – with a focus on shaping state-level cannabis laws and markets. Sanderlin’s nomination requires confirmation by the Delaware State Senate. Additional…

DNREC Extending EV Incentive Programs

By Mari Lou / April 21, 2025

If you’re looking to purchase a new or used electric vehicle – along with businesses seeking to install Level 2 EV charging stations through the state’s Clean Transportation Incentive Program – the incentive program will continue through April 30 of 2026. DNREC is extending the program which offers drivers cash rebates of up to $2500…

DSP Investigating Home Invasion Near Dover Saturday Night

By Mari Lou / April 21, 2025

A home invasion that occurred Saturday night south of Dover is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police were called to Greenview Drive south of Dover just after 10 Saturday night and learned that five armed black males forced entry into the home, which was occupied by two adults and six children. Police say the…

Flags Ordered Lowered to Half-Staff for Pope Francis

By Mari Lou / April 21, 2025

President Trump has ordered the United States Flag to be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset on the day of interment, which has not yet been announced) as a mark of respect for the memory of Pope Francis. As a matter of protocol, state flags are also lowered to half-staff…

Georgetown Man Charged with Attempted Murder & Arson

By Mari Lou / April 21, 2025

A Georgetown man has been arrested on charges of attempted murder following an incident at a home on Paradise Street south of Georgetown early Sunday morning. Delaware State Police were called just before 3am for a report of a woman in distress and found a 44 year old woman with severe burns to a large…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/21/25

By Mari Lou / April 21, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-21-25 Fishing Report The reporting shops I called at 4:00 p.m. on Easter Sunday were closed. I was not surprised. As I look at the weather for the week ahead, we just may have the first few decent fishing days we have had all year. I know I plan to hit the…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 21, 2025

Theresa Olsen – Millville – Sunset at Holts Landing. Click for full view

Dover PD Investigating Shooting on Barrister Place

By Mari Lou / April 20, 2025

Dover Police are investigating a shooting incident on Barrister Place just before 3 Saturday afternoon. Investigation showed that a home and vehicle were struck by gunfire – no injuries were reported. The investigation continues – anyone with information should contact Dover Police at 302-736-7130 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.  

Three Arrested after Shooting Incident and Vehicle Pursuit in Dover

By Mari Lou / April 20, 2025

Dover Police were called to Barrister Place and South Little Creek Road just before 8am Saturday for a report of a shooting. Police learned that two victims – aged 14 and 15 were walking through a parking lot when a Kia pulled in and four black males wearing all black and black masks got out…

MD Fire Marshal’s Office Investigating an Oxygen Tank Explosion on Hoopers Island

By Mari Lou / April 20, 2025

The Maryland Fire Marshal’s office is investigating how a large oxygen tank used for a torch ruptured and went through the roof of an unoccupied building on Hoopers Island Road. The incident was discovered Saturday evening around 7:30 by a member of the Hoopers Island Volunteer Fire Company. Officials say that due to prior floods…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/20/25

By Mari Lou / April 20, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-20-25 Fishing Report Saturday saw small craft advisories up again, but with temperatures above 80 degrees, people still went fishing. One of the reports I have been waiting for all spring finally came through. Monica Rust caught the first keeper flounder from the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal. She and Travis Rust fished…

NY Man Charged in Road Rage Incident north of Dover

By Mari Lou / April 19, 2025

A road rage incident resulted in the arrest of a New York State man Friday afternoon in Dover. Delaware State Police were called to the Wawa in Smyrna for a report of a road rage incident involving a firearm. Police learned the 48 year old victim and her 2 grandchildren were on Route 1 northbound…

MD Gov Moore Returns from Trade & Economic Development Mission in Japan & Republic of Korea

By Mari Lou / April 19, 2025

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has returned from a trade and economic development mission in Japan and the Republic of Korea.  Following is an overview and recap of Governor Moore and the Maryland delegation’s agenda and outcomes:   Saturday, April 12: Governor Moore Begins International Trade and Investment Mission to Promote Economic Growth and Workforce Development Governor…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 04/19/25

By Mari Lou / April 19, 2025

Buddy – 484-880-2268 – Seven piece dinette set – $350 Scott – 302-228-0545 – 2008 Ford F350 with 12-ft service body, 195k, Runs good – $3500 Joe – 302-841-9783 – Futon – $25 Kim – 443-667-2363 – 8 puppies – days old, no shots purebred – $500 – 5 canaries – $50 each John –…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/19/25

By Mari Lou / April 19, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-19-25 Fishing Report Good Friday was not good for fishing with high winds and rough seas. Those conditions will continue through Saturday. The only fish that were caught came from sheltered waters such as Indian River Inlet, the South Pocket and near the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen. Old Inlet Bait and…

Delaware Launches Upgrades to Enhanced 911 Service

By Mari Lou / April 18, 2025

Delaware is launching video upgrades to the enhanced 911 service. Governor Matthew Meyer joined Secretary Joshua Bushweller, State 911 Administrator Robert Williams, and Dover Emergency Communications Manager Matthew Carey on Thursday to demonstrate the new upgrades to the enhanced 911 service at the Dover Police Department Communications Center – one of the first in the…

MD State Fire Marshal & Salisbury Police Investigate Fire in E Circle Ave Parking Garage

By Mari Lou / April 18, 2025

Deputy State Fire Marshal investigators were called to the East Circle Avenue parking garage to investigate a refuse container fire. Security discovered the damage to the refuse container around 10:30 Friday morning. Officials say a rubber tire on a dry chemical fire extinguisher also sustained heat damage from the fire which was intentionally set in…

Alonzo Parker Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of Minor

By Mari Lou / April 18, 2025

Fifteen years in prison is the sentence for 60 year old Alonzo Parker, Jr., of Salisbury who was convicted in December for the sexual abuse of a minor and other offenses. Parker was sentenced Thursday by Chief Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County Kathleen Beckstead who also ordered that should he be released…

Anti-Trump Protesters Will Line Route 1 in Rehoboth Beach Again this Saturday

By Mari Lou / April 18, 2025

The weekly protesters will be back on Route 1 in Rehoboth Beach just south of the Route 24 intersection on Saturday morning from 9 to 11am. The Protest for Democracy is fighting back against the actions being taken by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk and – according to the mobilize.us website – the “destruction…

MD Eastern Shore Delegation Requests Gov Moore Veto HB 1036

By Mari Lou / April 18, 2025

Maryland’s Eastern Shore Delegation has sent a letter requesting that Governor Wes Moore veto House Bill 1036. House Bill 1036 which has to do with renewable energy – specifically solar projects. Lawmakers argue that the measure establishes unreasonable requirements for construction on energy storage devices and solar energy generating stations – and takes elected officials…

Dover Woman Arrested for DUI and Other Offenses after Incident Near Seaford

By Mari Lou / April 18, 2025

A Dover woman has been arrested after driving through a Seaford area field behind a residence on Wednesday evening. Delaware State Police were called just after 5pm to Chapel Branch Road and learned that a black Camaro nearly struck three people – including two children, who were walking in the field. The three ran to…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/18/25

By Mari Lou / April 18, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-18-25 Fishing Report Thursday came through as advertised. Winds from the northwest at 10 to 15 knots and 2 to 3-foot seas. However, none of the charter or head boats from Indian River or Lewes ventured out. One private boat from Indian River fished Site 10 with a green crab and caught…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 18, 2025

Walt – Lewes – From the 2022 Great Delaware Kite Festival at Cape Henlopen State Park – Let’s Go Fly A Kite!! Click for full view

Both Incumbents File for 2 Open Seats in Georgetown – No Election in May

By Mari Lou / April 17, 2025

There will be no election in Georgetown in May. Just two candidates filed for the two open seats in Wards 1 and 2. Incumbent Christina Diaz-Malone was the only candidate to file for the Ward 1 seat and incumbent Tony Neal was the only candidate to file for Ward 2. Both candidates have been certified…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/17/25

By Mari Lou / April 17, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-17-25 Fishing Report Wednesday saw small craft advisories up, as usual. Thursday we are supposed to have northwest winds of 10 to 15 knots and 2 to 3-foot seas. Won’t that be nice. My friend Dan Neumann fished the South Pocket again on Tuesday morning during incoming water and saw a 34-inch…