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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 22, 2024

Shannon Bond – Ocean View – Sunrise at the Ocean City Inlet. Click for full view

DSP Announce the Retirement of Colonel Melissa A. Zebley

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2024

Delaware State Police Superintendent, Col. Melissa Zebley will retire on November 1st. She has served over 32 years – starting as a participant in the State Police Explorer Program. She completed the 61st Delaware State Police Academy Recruit Class and joined the DSP on July 16, 1992 – beginning at Troop 6 in Wilmington. In…

IRSD School Choice Application Period in DE Opens Mon, November 4

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2024

The 2025-2026 school choice application period will open on Monday, November 4th through January 8th. All Indian River School District school choice applications must be submitted online – and the system offers options for both English and Spanish. Additional information from IRSD: All Indian River School District school choice applications must be submitted online at schoolchoicede.org. …

DE Plover Population Sees Slight Decline, but Higher Nesting Success

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2024

The piping plover season has ended in Delaware and DNREC officials say this year there was a decrease in adult pair numbers – but increased nesting success. The piping plover is a federally-listed threatened species and an Delaware state-listed endangered species. Until this year, pair counts in the First State had steadily increased since 2016…

U.S. Attorney Announces 2024 District Election Officer for District of Delaware

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2024

The US Attorney for the District of Delaware, David Weiss, has announced that Assistant US Attorney Shamoor Anis has been appointed as the 2024 District Officer for the District of Delaware for the General Election on November 5th General Election. Anis will be responsible for overseeing the District’s handling of election day complaints of voting…

Milton Man Charged with Home Improvement Fraud

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2024

After multiple investigations into home improvement fraud, Delaware State Police have arrested 46 year old Christopher Russell of Milton. The investigation began in March of this year as Financial Crimes Detectives from Troops 3 and 4 began investigating Russell of Great Outdoors Sunrooms and Shade Solutions. Police learned Russell signed contracts with five victims in…

First State Military Academy Named Naval Honor School – 7 Years in a Row

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2024

Honors for the First State Military Academy in Clayton. The school’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program has been designated a Naval Honor School – for the 7th year in a row. The school’s MCJROTC program was in the top 20% of the 62 other programs in Region 1 (Schools from the Mid-Atlantic…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/21/24

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2024

User 284190339 · 10 – 21 – 24 Fishing Report Finally, a day with no small craft advisories and Sunday saw excellent catches of fish from the ocean. The weather for the remainder of the week looks promising. Lewes Harbour Marina got us off to a good start by reporting that the Katydid and the…

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Ongoing Scam

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2024

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents of an ongoing scam where a caller pretends to be a Commander from the Sheriff’s office – using the name of a real deputy – and demands money for missed jury duty or an arrest warrant. Neither the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office nor ANY law enforcement agency…

MDOT to Meet with Caroline, Talbot & Dorchester County Tuesday on Draft Consolidated Transportation Program for FY 2025-2030

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2024

Representatives from the Maryland Department of Transportation will meet with officials from Caroline, Talbot and Dorchester Counties on Tuesday, October 22 to discuss the Draft Consolidated Transportation Program for FY 2025-2030. This will detail an $18.9-billion, 6-year capital budget investment in the state’s transportation network – and each counties’ transportation priorities. The Caroline County meeting…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/20/24

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2024

User 284190339 · 10 – 20 – 24 Fishing Report Small craft advisories were up on Saturday, but a couple of boats did give it a try and unfortunately, they didn’t have a great deal of good fortune. Lewes Harbour Marina said the head bait angler tried fishing Delaware Bay and returned to the dock…

Lewes Man Charged with Felony Drug Offenses

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2024

Delaware State Police were called to the Wawa at Dartmouth Drive on Thursday for an unconscious man in a Nissan Rogue in the parking lot. Police spotted the man slumped over the steering wheel and contacted him. When he awoke he appeared confused but did not require medical attention. After exiting the Rogue, the man,…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 10/19/24

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2024

Dale – 302-745-2223 – Donate water for Asheville – drop off at Floors and More   Toni – 302-539-3487 – 3 Gallon oilless pancake air compressor with hoses and fittings – $25 Tom – 302-613-9265 – BELL 750lbs wheelchair, indoor/outdoor lift, perfect condition – $2000 Maria – 302-632-9977 – Barbie Doll collection, all in box…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/19/24

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2024

User 284190339 · 10 – 19 – 24 Fishing Report Once again on Friday small craft advisories were posted for the ocean where seas ran to 8 feet. The forecast calls for 5 to 8 footers on Saturday, 4 to 5s on Sunday and 3 to 4s on Monday. I hope at least a few…

Bethany Beach Woman Arrested After Kicking Police Chief at Council Meeting

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2024

A Bethany Beach woman has been arrested after she kicked Chief of Police Patrick Foley as he was leaving the Town Council meeting Friday afternoon. Police were at the meeting for a promotional ceremony and arrested 66 year old Lisa Bilder immediately after the assault, which was recorded by the Town Meeting Room camera. Bilder…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Two New All Way Stops in Milton

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2024

If you drive in Milton – there are two new All Way Stops that have been put into service. One is at the intersection of Chestnut and Wharton Streets – the other at Federal and Wharton Streets. The All Way Stops were placed Friday morning.  

DSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday West of Lewes

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2024

Delaware Solid Waste will hold a household hazardous waste and electronic goods collection Saturday from 8am to 2pm at Love Creek Elementary on Route 24 in Lewes. There will also be document shredding – you can bring 2 boxes per person. This is the last DSWA collection event downstate this year and it will happen…

Gov. Moore Announces $60.5-million in Federal Funding to Support Victim Services in Maryland

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2024

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced an investment of $60.5-million in federal and state funds to support victim services in Maryland. This funding ensures that every Marylander has access to the resources they need to heal and seek justice. The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy has implemented a fully competitive and open Victims…

Expungement Fair – Tuesday Afternoon in Milford – Must Pre-Register

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2024

Delaware State Senator Darius Brown will hold a series of expungement fairs this fall – with the first in Milford on Tuesday from 4 to 6pm. These fairs will provide free one-on-one legal counseling services on a first-come first-served basis – however you MUST pre-register. Justice-involved Delawareans will have a direct opportunity for a second…

DE Unemployment Remains Steady

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2024

Delaware’s unemployment rate remained the same from August to September – at 4.2% while the national rate dropped from 4.2% to 4.1%. In Sussex County unemployment fell from 4% in August to 3.1% in September – which is still lower than 3.7% a year ago. The unemployment rates for all three Delaware counties were lower…

Overnight Crossroad Pipe Replacement to Begin Monday on MD 328 in Caroline County

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2024

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) will replace crossroad pipes under MD 328 (New Bridge Road) at two locations between Willow Pond and Saulsbury roads in Caroline County beginning October 20. All work will be completed by mid-November, weather permitting.  Motorists should be alert for a single-lane flagging operation during work hours,…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/18/24

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2024

User 284190339 · 10 – 18 – 24 Fishing Report Small craft advisories were up on Thursday and they are posted for Friday as well. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle reported that big blues were caught from the North Jetty on Thursday morning. White bucktails were the top attractor. Keeper tog and sheepshead were taken…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2024

ML – Angola – The Ocean City oceanside fishing pier before the 1979 President’s Weekend storm when the ocean froze and tore the top of the T off the pier. Click for full view

UPDATED: Images Released, DSP Requests Public’s Assistance in Identifying Suspects in 2023 Laurel Homicide

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2024

UPDATED 10/17/24: The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is asking for your help in identifying suspects in a homicide that occurred in Laurel last year. On October 29th, 2023, at approximately 2:47 p.m., Laurel Police Department and Delaware State Troopers responded to a reported shooting on the 500 block of West 7th Street in the…

UPDATED: Arrest Made After Wrong-Way Fatal Crash on Route 13 Near Seaford

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2024

UPDATED 10/17/24: Delaware State Police have arrested 24-year-old Luis Lucas-Mendez of Georgetown for vehicular homicide, DUI, and related charges following a fatal crash earlier this month that left two people dead. The crash occurred on October 6th on Sussex Highway near Cannon Road, involving a 2016 Nissan Rogue and a 2005 Honda Pilot. The Rogue, driven by a…