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By Mari Lou / August 22, 2025

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Beach sweepers just before sunrise. Click for full view

UPDATED: Delmarva Beaches – Swimming in Ocean Prohibited Because of Dangerous Surf & Rip Currents

By Mari Lou / August 21, 2025

UPDATE (Sussex County Beach Areas)- 8/21/25:     As Hurricane Erin passes offshore, there may be some hazards to swimming even after the storm clears out–as Sussex County Deputy Director of Public Safety for the Division of Emergency Management–Tim Cooper tells the Talk of Delmarva…     He also advises that you should stay away from…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/21/25

By Mari Lou / August 21, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-21-25 Fishing Report Wednesday was a slight improvement over Tuesday only in the fact that it didn’t rain on me. According to the radar on my weather app it did rain in pop-up locations through out the area. Thursday we will see tropical storm conditions with seas running 11 to 15 feet.…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 21, 2025

Joann – Angry surf near Rehoboth during 2019 storm. Click for full view

Camden Street Closure for Salisbury University Student Move-In at The Ross

By Mari Lou / August 20, 2025

Downtown Salisbury is excited to welcome Salisbury University students as they move into The Ross on Friday, August 22, 2025. Parking Authority staff will be on-site to assist with traffic flow throughout the day on August 22nd. To accommodate move-in activity, Camden Street Alley will be temporarily closed with the following details: Closure Area: Camden Street…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/20/25

By Mari Lou / August 20, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-20-25 Fishing Report Tuesday was an absolutely horrible weather day. The rain was steady and driven by the wind just to get under your hat and in your face. I can’t imagine anyone would be outside, let alone fishing on such a day. The Mid Atlantic Tournament did fish on Monday and…

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By Mari Lou / August 20, 2025

Doug Krebs – Millsboro – A day at the beach in Ocean City. Click for full view

Sussex County Council Approves John Passwaters to Seat on Planning & Zoning Commission

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2025

A public interview was held during the Sussex County Council meeting Tuesday for a nominee to the Planning and Zoning Commission. After the interview the Council approved John Passwaters of Bridgeville to a seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission. His term will begin on September 1st and ends at the end of June of…

Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Bishopville, MD Area

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2025

The Worcester County Health Department has confirmed that a rabid raccoon has been found in the vicinity of St. Martin’s Neck Road in Bishopville. County health officials remind you to contact the County Health Department’s Office of Environmental Health at 410-352-3234 – if you, your family or your pets have had contact with the rabid raccoon…

Sussex County Council Approves Recommendation for Payment Plan for Some Property Tax Bills

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2025

The Sussex County Council heard an update  from County Finance Director Gina Jennings on legislation that was brought before the General Assembly during the special session last week. In all – seven bills were discussed, but most pertain to New Castle County, which has recently started its appeal process. House Bill 241 does pertain to…

UPDATED: Indian River School District Schedules Open Houses for Students & Parents

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2025

UPDATED – 08/19/25 –  Schools in the Indian River School District will host a series of open houses during the month of August. Open houses will allow students and parents to meet teachers and staff, view class lists and tour school buildings. A number of schools will host multiple sessions, with each session catering to a…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/19/25

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-19-25 Fishing Report Monday, we welcomed the first wind and waves from the hurricane. Small craft advisories are now posted through Friday. I understand the water was up to the dunes at 3Rs Road and this is just the first day. Seas are forecasted to go as high as 13 feet on…

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By Mari Lou / August 19, 2025

Chick Bradford – Harbeson – Assateague ponies. Click for full view

DIAA Announces Partnership with Musco Lighting

By Mari Lou / August 18, 2025

The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) is proud to announce a new partnership with Musco Lighting to enhance the student-athlete and fan experience at member schools. Musco Lighting has specialized in sports lighting and technology for nearly 50 years and will provide educational programming and other resources to raise awareness of lighting practices that help…

Gov. Meyer Lifts Delaware Drought Watch

By Mari Lou / August 18, 2025

After 10 months – the Drought Watch in Delaware has been lifted. Acting on guidance from the State’s Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC) and the Governor’s Drought Response Committee, Governor Matt Meyer on Monday lifted Delaware’s drought watch. Officials recommended lifting the drought watch after confirming that precipitation, soil moisture, streamflow and groundwater levels have…

AG Jennings Co-leads Multistate Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Illegal Attacks on Crime Victim Assistance Funds

By Mari Lou / August 18, 2025

A coalition of 21 states attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over the imposition of conditions on congressionally-authorized Victims of Crime Act – or VOCA – grants. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings is co-leading this lawsuit along with the attorney generals from New Jersey, California, Rhode Island and Illinois. For Delaware…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/18/25

By Mari Lou / August 18, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-18-25 Fishing Report Sunday saw another good weather day, but it was the last for a long time. Small craft advisories are up from Monday morning until Thursday afternoon for seas as high as nine feet. The forecast could be better or worst depending on the track of the hurricane. Lewes Harbour…

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By Mari Lou / August 18, 2025

Lillian Steele – Eden – Heavenly at Immanuel Baptist Church in Salisbury. Click for full view

Maryland Man Arrested for Assaulting Bethany Beach Parking Enforcement Officer

By Mari Lou / August 17, 2025

Bethany Beach Police have arrested a White Hall, Maryland man for assaulting a Bethany Beach Parking Enforcement Officer. Police were called to South Atlantic Avenue around 4:30 Saturday afternoon.  Police say 24 year old Eric Peluso was returning to his vehicle when he saw the Parking Officer writing a ticket for his vehicle. Words were…

Sussex County Council to Meet Tuesday Morning – Discussion on Reassessment Legislation on Agenda

By Mari Lou / August 17, 2025

The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. County Administrator Todd Lawson will hold a public interview for a nominee to the Planning and Zoning Commission – John Passwaters. County Finance Director Gina Jennings will discuss and update the Council on the recent General Assembly special session and reassessment legislation. In Old Business…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/17/25

By Mari Lou / August 17, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-17-25 Fishing Report Saturday was yet another good weather day, but this will all come to an end beginning on Monday when the hurricane passes by and leaves us with high winds and big seas. The leaderboard had not changed by 5:30 on Saturday. The Katydid was still in fourth and the…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 08/16/25

By Mari Lou / August 16, 2025

  Name: Dave Phone: Item : Non-Profit Description: Laurel Community Foundation, in West Laurel, temp housing for those less fortunate, Crab Raffle, 1 bushel & dozen ears of corn, Laurel Community Foundation on Facebook, Winner Name chosen on Sept meeting, can purchase raffle tickets online, SJWhaley13 is the Venmo to purchase tickets Amount: $5 one…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/16/25

By Mari Lou / August 16, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-16-25 Fishing Report Friday was another good weather day with even more boats out there looking for that big flounder. Lewes Harbour Marina reported two Lewes boats were in the top five at the Flounder Pounder Tournament. The Katydid was in fourth with an 8.5-pound flounder and the Grizzly was in fifth…

Delaware Sues to Protect Head Start & Other Programs from Illegal Trump Cuts

By Mari Lou / August 15, 2025

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has joined a lawsuit against the Trump Administration to stop an unlawful attempt to defund Head Start and other education programs in Delaware communities. Altogether, the services in Delaware impacted by these cuts comprise more than $11-million in federal grants, support more than 250 education programs, and serve more than…

UPDATED: Wrong-way Seaford Driver Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison in Deadly Wicomico County Crash

By Mari Lou / August 15, 2025

UPDATED – 08/15/25 – A Seaford man has been sentenced in the Circuit Court of Wicomico County for multiple counts of manslaughter by motor vehicle. Judge Matthew Maciarello sentenced 61 year old Jay Bynum to 30 years in prison – the maximum allowable sentence under the law. Bynum was convicted in June after a three-day…