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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 17, 2025

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Near Glen Riddle in Berlin. Click for full view

Good Friday & Easter Holiday Closures in Wicomico County

By Mari Lou / April 16, 2025

Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Friday, April 18th , 2025 in observance of Good Friday. CONVENIENCE CENTERS, LANDFILL, BRUSH PILE, FERRIES GOOD FRIDAY & EASTER HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Salisbury, MD … On Friday, April 18, 2025 the Newland Park Landfill, Convenience Center and Brush Pile and the Upper Ferry and Whitehaven Ferry will be…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/16/25

By Mari Lou / April 16, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-16-25 Fishing Report Tuesday saw small craft advisories plus rain. Just another beautiful day in paradise. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said anglers were huddled up under the Inlet Bridge where they caught 18 to 19-ich tog. I am sure they caught plenty of smaller tog and everything was on green crabs…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 16, 2025

SA Harrison – Millsboro – MV New Jersey arriving at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal in Lewes. Click for full view

Deadline to Have REAL ID in Delaware is May 7th

By Mari Lou / April 15, 2025

May 7th is the deadline for Delawareans to verify if their driver license or identification car is REAL ID compliant. Officials in the US Department of Homeland Security have confirmed that this deadline will not be extended. If your driver license or ID has a gold star in the upper right-hand corner – it is…

Giordano Unveils Proposed FY 2026 Wicomico County Budget with Tax Relief

By Mari Lou / April 15, 2025

Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has unveiled her proposed FY 2026 budget – which features over a $3-million reduction in property tax rates. The proposed tax rate of $0.80 per $100 of assessed value is down from last year’s rate of $0.84. This would bring tax relief to Wicomico County residents and businesses. The proposed…

Two Dover Men Arrested for Drug & Gun Offenses

By Mari Lou / April 15, 2025

Two Dover men have been arrested on felony gun and drug charges following warrant searches at two residences on Wednesday, April 9th. Delaware State Police say Kent County Drug Unit and Governor’s Task Force members along with SORT officers went into a house on Harmony Lane and one on State Circle after an investigation of…

One Cited for Crash of Two Tractor Trailers on Route 13 Near Laurel

By Mari Lou / April 15, 2025

A crash on Route 13 south of Laurel tied up traffic for about 90 minutes Tuesday morning just after 8. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a northbound tractor trailer stopped for a school bus that had its lights flashing near Scarborough Lane – a second tractor trailer – a Volvo –…

Senator Coons & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Strengthen U.S. Role in Mapping Global Critical Mineral Resources

By Mari Lou / April 15, 2025

Delaware Senator Chris Coons along with Senators John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Todd Young, (R-IN) and John Cornyn (R-TX) have introduced the Finding Opportunities for Resource Exploration Act – the Finding ORE act – to strengthen U.S. mineral security and reduce strategic vulnerabilities. A companion bill will be introduces in the U.S. House. This measure will help…

One Seriously Injured in Route 113 Crash Tuesday Morning North of Dagsboro

By Mari Lou / April 15, 2025

Delaware State Police continue to investigate a crash just after 5 Tuesday morning on Route 113 north of Dagsboro. Police say a tractor trailer loaded with grain was southbound on Route 113 – and a box truck was traveling behind the tractor trailer. The driver of the box truck failed to slow for the tractor…

Part of Cokesbury Road Closed West of Georgetown for Cross Road Pipe Repair

By Mari Lou / April 15, 2025

DelDOT has announced the emergency closure Tuesday of Cokesbury Road between Seashore Highway and Hastings Farm Road – west of Georgetown.  Officials say the closure is for the repair of a crossroad pipe – and work should be completed – weather permitting – on Thursday, April 17.   Detours are in place.  Detour – Cokesbury Road-from…

Former OC Police Officer Raymond Austin Appointed New OC Chief of Police

By Mari Lou / April 15, 2025

There’s a new man in charge of the Ocean City Police Department. The Town of Ocean City has appointed Raymond Austin as the new Chief of Police. Austin has over 30 years of law enforcement experience – including with the OCPD, where he was hired as a seasonal officer in 1991 and became a full-time…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/15/25

By Mari Lou / April 15, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-15-25 Fishing Report Once again on Monday, small craft advisories flew and boats once again remained at their slips and on their trailers. My friend Dan Neumann got up early and worked the South Pocket at Indian River Inlet with a paddletail. His effort was rewarded with a nice-sized striped bass. In…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 15, 2025

ML – Ducks swimming in a retention pond in Dover. Click for full view

Cape Henlopen School District Names New Superintendent

By Mari Lou / April 14, 2025

Cape Henlopen School District Superintendent Robert Fulton announced his retirement after 13 years with the District at the end of last Thursday’s School Board meeting. His retirement is effective July 1st. On Monday the School Board held a special meeting and appointed Dr. Jenny Nauman as the new superintendent – effective July 1st. Dr. Nauman…

Dover Man Charged for Graffiti on Dover City-owned Property

By Mari Lou / April 14, 2025

Dover Police were called for a complaint early Sunday morning when they were approached by a complainant on Simon Circle about an unrelated incident – someone writing in black marker on city-owned poles and signs. Police spotted the suspect, 28 year old Isiah Worthy of Dover, walking in the area of Loockerman and South Kirkwood…

Liberty Mutual Pays $300,000 Penalty for Misleading Delaware Consumers

By Mari Lou / April 14, 2025

After a lengthy investigation, the Delaware Department of Insurance announces that Liberty Mutual has paid a penalty of $300,000 across three member companies – with an express stipulation that an additional $200,000 must be paid if conduct is not immediately remedied. The main activities under review – the companies’ advertisement of potential premium discounts to…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/14/25

By Mari Lou / April 14, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-14-25 Fishing Report With small craft advisories up again, there was no report from either Lewes Harbour Marina or Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em. I am so desperate for a fishing report that I checked with Maryland to see what was going on over there. Guess what? They had a decent start…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 14, 2025

Eric Pritchett – Staunton, VA – Ocean City sunrise. Click for full view

DSP Investigating Attempted Robbery at Smoke Beast in Dover

By Mari Lou / April 13, 2025

Delaware State Police were called to the Smoke Beast on Gateway South Boulevard in Dover Saturday afternoon for an attempted robbery. Investigation revealed that a male suspect entered the store earlier in the day – then returned and pointed a handgun at the employee and demanded merchandise. The employee did not give him anything and…

DSU President Joins Amicus Brief on Immigration Policies at Colleges and Universities

By Mari Lou / April 13, 2025

Delaware State University President Tony Allen has joined an amicus brief filed by the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration in US District Court. This brief opposes the policy of targeting non-citizen students and faculty with legal standing to teach and learn at institutions of higher education throughout the country – based on their…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/13/25

By Mari Lou / April 13, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-13-25 Fishing Report With small craft advisories up and a nasty, cold rain for part of the day it was no surprise when Old Inlet Bait and Tackle told me they sold a little bait, but had no reports from Indian River Inlet. They did get a report from the beach. The…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 04/12/25

By Mari Lou / April 12, 2025

Dan – 302-745-4444 – 1965 Thunderbird with a 390 motor – works good, little rust – $1250 Cindy – 302-430-4411 – A variety of 13-inch tires on full size rims – $90 each Long Neck Bear – 302-260-1753 – Zippered Boy Scout duffel bag with Boy Scout spoon and fork – best offer Buddy –…

Three Arrested on Multiple Gun Charges in Bridgeville

By Mari Lou / April 12, 2025

A Preston man and two 17 year olds from Cambridge and Delmar have been arrested by Delaware State Police on multiple felony gun offenses. The arrest comes after an investigation Wednesday night in Bridgeville after police were called to McDonald’s for a report of individuals in a white car allegedly waving firearms at patrons. Police…

Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE Act – Passes in US House

By Mari Lou / April 12, 2025

House Resolution 22 is the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act – or the SAVE Act which requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. Acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship complies with the Real ID Act of 2005. House Resolution 22 passed in the U.S. House by a…