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State of Maryland Announces $6.25-million for Community Development Projects on Eastern Shore

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

The Eastern Shore counties have received over $6-million through the Maryland’s State Revitalization Programs for 32 projects and activities that promote community development and economic growth in FY 2027. Secretary of Housing and Community Development, Jake Day says that each project advances community-driven priorities that are tied to revitalization goals that will make great places…

Veterans Resource Fair in Dover on Monday, June 22

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

The Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs will hold a Veterans Resource Fair on Monday, June 22 at 10am at the DelOne Conference Center at DelTech in Dover (100 Campus Drive, Dover) This event will offer veterans and their families the opportunity to access a range of services, resources, and information from federal and state agencies,…

Dewey Beach Police Arrest Lewes Man on Criminal Trespass Charges

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

Dewey Beach Police have arrested a Lewes man for trespassing. Police were called to West Street for a residential burglar alarm around 9:30 Saturday night – and were contacted as well by the homeowner who saw an unknown male on her security camera who was not authorized to be on her property – and sent…

ECI Inmate Grounds Crew to Clean Up Former Homeless Encampment near Salisbury Middle School

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

A prison grounds crew from ECI in Westover will assist with moving debris from a former homeless encampment near the Salisbury Middle School on Wednesday and Thursday this week. This will help to clear the area of trash and discarded materials. Wicomico County Public Works will enter the area to identify and remove any hazardous…

Portion of 4th Street in Lewes to Close on Tuesday, June 16th for Construction

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

The City of Lewes will close a portion of Fourth Street to be closed on June 16 from 7am to 7pm between Burton Ave and Ocean View Boulevard for construction activities. Flaggers will be on site to assist residents entering and exiting Mariners Retreat via Ocean View Boulevard.  

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/15/26

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-15-26 Fishing Report Sunday the wind picked up along with the heat, but folks went fishing and had some success Dan at Dan’s Tackle was a bit surprised when a customer showed him a photo of a 34-inch bluefish caught from the Broadkill River. Lewes Harbour Marina saw keeper flounder caught out…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

Kassidy Brown – Milton – Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse from Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view

Consumer Advisory Expanded for All Clover Hill Dairy Cheese Products Due to Continued Risk of Foodborne Illness

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

A consumer advisory for cheese products produced at the Clover Hill Dairy in Mechanicsville, MD has been expanded by the Maryland Department of Health due to possible listeria contamination. The facility has agreed to initiate a voluntary recall for ALL of its cheese products which are sold at their retail market, farmers markets and through…

UPDATED: Maryland Primary Election – Tuesday, June 23

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

The Maryland Gubernatorial Primary Election takes place on Tuesday, June 23.  In all counties, there are other elections besides the Governor’s race, but those ballots will differ by county.  Voters have still have the option of voting by absentee ballot or in person at the polls on Tuesday.  The deadline to receive a mail-in ballot…

Newly Elected Town of Princess Anne Commissioners to be Sworn in Tuesday

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

The Town of Princess Anne will once again have a full slate of commissioners this week after the municipal election held earlier this month. The District 1 seat was won by Dale Parker who received 121 votes over the incumbent Joseph Gardner’s 72. The At-Large seat was won by Orlando Taylor with 139 votes –…

MDOT to Begin Resurfacing of MD 822/University Boulevard in Princess Anne on Tuesday, June 16th

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

A resurfacing project begins Tuesday, June 16th on MD 822/University Boulevard between Route 13/Ocean Highway and Backbone Road in Princess Anne in Somerset County.  Maryland Department of Transportation officials say drivers should expect daytime single-lane closures Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm.  Some detours are also possible when entering MD 822 from Route 13.…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/14/26

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-14-26 Fishing Report Saturday gave us a beautiful fishing day. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said Broadkill Beach produced croaker on bloodworms and Fishbites along with small blues on cut mullet. Lewes Harbour Marina saw the Katydid and the Chasin’ Tail return from ocean structure with sea bass and flounder. Flounder were also…

UPDATED: US Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Mariner Off Ocean City

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

UPDATED – 06/14/26 –  The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a mariner, 49 year old Daniel Potter, who is thought to have gone overboard from his boat off the coast of Ocean City. Coast Guard officials say the search was suspended Friday afternoon, pending further information. The 20 hour search covered a total 2,539…

UPDATED: Millsboro Voters Re-Elect Ron O’Neal to Town Council

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

UPDATED – 06/14/26 – Voters in Millsboro have re-elected incumbent Ron O’Neal for the District 2 seat. O’Neal won 104 votes to 87 votes cast for challenger Stephen Webster. Gary Mack will represent District 3 – he was the only candidate – incumbent Matthew Davis did not run for re-election. Incumbent Marty Presley ran unopposed and…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 14, 2026

Barry Clark – Salisbury – City Park Bridge mirrored. Click for full view

Rabid Raccoon in Kensington Woods/Upper Ferry Road Area Near Salisbury Friday; Had Contact with Dog

By Mari Lou / June 13, 2026

Wicomico County Health officials say that a raccoon tested positive for rabies on Friday in the area of Kensington Woods and Upper Ferry Road near Salisbury after contact with a dog. Health officials advise all residents to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Rabies is a preventable…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 06/13/26

By Mari Lou / June 13, 2026

    NAME: Robert / roberthollandraj@gmail.com ITEM: Craftsman Table Saw DESCRIPTION: 10″, used AMOUNT: $100 ITEM: Window air conditioner DESCRIPTION: Small, like new – used for only two weeks AMOUNT: $105 ITEM: Corded hammer/drill DESCRIPTION: From Harbor Freight, like new AMOUNT: $30   NAME: Ron / Ronaldherman1966@gmail.com ITEM: Werner fiberglass ladder DESCRIPTION: 12-foot, garage kept…

Emergency Personnel Respond to Ammonia Release from Milford Perdue Plant Saturday Morning

By Mari Lou / June 13, 2026

Just after 1 o’clock Saturday morning emergency personnel from Carlisle Fire Department and multiple other agencies were called to assist after a release of 68 pounds of ammonia into the air from Perdue Farms on North Rehoboth Boulevard in Milford. The chemical is considered hazardous by the EPA and incident is under investigation by DNREC.…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/13/26

By Mari Lou / June 13, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-13-26 Fishing Report Ok already, enough of this August weather in early June! Dan at Dan’s Tackle on Route 1 near Milton said the heat kept the number of fishermen down, but those who did go up on Broadkill Beach caught spot and croaker on bloodworms and Fishbites. Big sand tiger sharks…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 13, 2026

Doug Messeck – Sunset at Herring Creek on the Rehoboth Bay. Click for full view

Town of Georgetown Summer Concert Series

By Mari Lou / June 12, 2026

 

Magnolia Man Arrested After Pointing Gun at School Bus

By Mari Lou / June 12, 2026

A Magnolia man has been arrested for aggravated menacing after he pointed a gun at students on a Polytech school bus. Delaware State Police say the School Resource Officer was notified by school administrators on June 9th of a cell phone video that showed a man pointing a gun at students on a school bus.…

North Carolina Man Charged in Theft of Copper Wire from Laurel Construction Site

By Mari Lou / June 12, 2026

Delaware State Police have arrested a North Carolina man for theft of copper wire from a solar field construction site in Laurel. Police were called Monday morning to Woodland Ferry Road and learned that between the 4th and 8th an unknown suspect stole nearly 2000 feet of copper wire valued at over $26,000. Investigation led…

State Police Arrest Marydel Man Following a Pursuit in Kent County

By Mari Lou / June 12, 2026

A pursuit a week ago in Kent County has resulted in the arrest of a Marydel, Maryland, man on charges of reckless endangering and felony gun offenses. Just before 7pm on June 5th, Delaware State Police observed a Mitsubishi with a registration violation and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver sped off. During the…

Route 1/Route 16 Grade-separated Intersection Project Nearly Completed

By Mari Lou / June 12, 2026

The final paving on the ramps and turn lanes on the Route 1/Route 16 grade separated intersection was completed during the overnight hours Friday morning. Crews are now entering the project closeout, which should be completed by the end of this month or early July – weather permitting.