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UPDATED: Sussex County Council Approves 5 Grant Applications for Opioid Commission Grants

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2026

UPDATED – 05/12/26 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday and heard from County Administrator Todd Lawson with an update on the Opioid Commission Grant Applications. Lawson says the County received 25 applications from organizations looking for a share of $479,641 in funding – which the County has prioritized to be used for treatment and…

Gov Meyer Announces Healthcare Legislation that Lowers Costs & Increases Access for Delawareans

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer has introduced two bills aimed a lowering healthcare costs and strengthening patient protections for Delawareans. This is part of a broader effort to make the state’s healthcare system more affordable, transparent and accountable. The Governor’s administration is addressing rising healthcare costs – Senate Bill 13 deals with hospital charity care and financial…

Legislation Introduce That Would Provide Tax Relief for Overtime Workers

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2026

Legislation has been introduced in the Delaware General Assembly that would provide tax relief to Delawareans who work overtime to support their families and communities. Senate Bill 299 – sponsored by Senator Bryant Richardson and Representative Bryan Shupe – would establish a Delaware personal income credit of up to $15,000 on overtime income earned under…

MD AG Brown Announces Indictment of Eastern Shore Family Members in Medicaid Fraud Scheme

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2026

An Anne Arundel County Grand Jury has returned indictments for 9 people who are alleged to have engaged in a coordinate scheme to defraud the Maryland Medicaid program. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown says all the defendants are related by either blood or marriage. The owner of Infinite Abilities, LLC, 49 year old Corie Davis…

Delmarva Power Secures $3.6-million in Savings for Natural Gas Customers

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2026

Delmarva Power natural gas customers are catching a break – in the manner of $3.6-million in relief to their natural gas bills. This is the result of the resolution of a multi-year federal pipeline rate case that would have increased natural gas transportation costs – and impact the supply portion of your bill. The settlement…

Maryland Reaches Settlement in Key Bridge Collapse; US DOJ Files Criminal Charges in Collapse

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2026

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced that the State of Maryland has reached a final settlement of $2.25-billion with Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte, Ltd – the owner and operator of the M/V Dali – resolving the State’s claims against those parties after the container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key…

UPDATED: Maryland Man Who Died in Crash Near Felton Identified

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2026

UPDATED – 05/12/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 80 year old Dennis Giles of Goldsboro, Maryland, as the man who died in the fatal crash that occurred Sunday in Felton.  ========================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 05/11/26 – The investigation into a crash Sunday in Felton continues after the driver, an 80 year old Goldsboro, Maryland…

9th District Representative Kevin Hensley Not Seeking Re-election

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2026

State Representative Kevin Hensley has announced that he will retire at the end of his term in November. Hensley – a Republican – cited health challenges in his decision to not seek re-election. He has represented the 9th District, which includes the Odessa, Townsend and Port Penn areas, since 2014. He is the 7th State…

UPDATED: Seaford Man Dies after Motorcycle Crash on River Road Saturday Night

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2026

UPDATED – 05/12/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 56 year old Jeffrey Collins, from Seaford, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday in Seaford.  ================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 05/11/26 – A Seaford man has died after a motorcycle crash Saturday night just after 9 on River Road.…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/12/26

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2026

User 284190339 · 05-12-26 Fishing Report Monday it was a steady rain, not high winds, that kept fishermen off the water. While the rain was needed, it sure did cause a complete lack of fishing reports from all of my contacts. Lewes Harbour Marina had nothing to report, but did want to remind everyone that…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2026

Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Ready to fish in Rehoboth Beach! Click for full view

Ocean City Woman Arrested after Stabbing in Berlin

By Mari Lou / May 11, 2026

Early Monday morning Worcester County Sheriff’s Office was called for a stabbing with two victims on Majestic Prince Lane in Berlin. Deputies found the suspect, 34 year old Maria Giuffrida of Ocean City, at the scene and arrested her. Officials say one victim sustained possibly life-threatening injuries and was flown to Shock Trauma in Baltimore.…

AG Jennings Takes Home Improvement Company to Court for Failure to Respond to Subpoena

By Mari Lou / May 11, 2026

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has filed a motion through her Consumer Protection Unit asking the Superior Court to enforce a subpoena against Mastercraft Contracting, LLC. The home improvement contractor has had multiple consumer complaints filed against it and after nearly three months the company has failed to substantively respond to the subpoena. This comes…

Nico Caceres Named New Captain of Rehoboth Beach Patrol

By Mari Lou / May 11, 2026

Nico Caceres has been named the new Captain of the Rehoboth Beach Patrol. He takes over for Jeff Giles, who will serve as Administrative Chief during the transition this summer. Giles will officially retire at the end of the upcoming season. Caceres has been with the Rehoboth Beach Patrol since he was a Junior Lifeguard at…

Thousands of Chickens Die in Federalsburg Fire Sunday Afternoon

By Mari Lou / May 11, 2026

Thousands of chickens perished in a chicken house fire on Reliance Road in Federalsburg Sunday afternoon. Firefighters from Federalsburg were called just before 1pm for a structure fire and found a 60-foot by 500-foot chicken house on fire. The call went to a second alarm with a tanker task force called for assistance. Crews from…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/11/26

By Mari Lou / May 11, 2026

User 284190339 · 05-11-26 Fishing Report Mother’s Day Sunday was very nice with warm air temperatures and light winds that allowed boats to reach ocean structure and black sea bass for the first time in a week. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid brought back a boat limit of black sea bass and they returned…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 11, 2026

ML – Flags surrounding the fountain in the Georgetown Circle. This is the beginning of National Police Week. Each May, our nation comes together to honor  the courage, sacrifice and dedication of law enforcement officers. Originally established by presidential proclamation  President John F. Kennedy in 1962, National Police Week includes Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15th and a week of observances recognizing officers who given their lives in the line of duty, as well as those who continue to serve and protect our communities with dedication and courage. Click for full view

DSP Investigating Shooting in Laurel Saturday

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2026

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting in Laurel after a 19 year old man arrived at Tidal Health-Nanticoke by personal vehicle with non-life threatening gunshot wounds just after 3 Saturday afternoon. Investigation showed the victim was shot in front of a residence by an unknown suspect on Portsville Road near Randall Street in Laurel.…

UPDATED: MSP Say Wicomico County Juvenile has been LOCATED

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2026

Maryland State Police need your help to find a missing 14 year old Wicomico County boy who was last seen in the 200 block of Baptist Street in Salisbury around 3pm on Tuesday, May 5th. Chester Fitchett, III is African American with curly black hair and brown eyes. He’s about 5′ 5” tall and 120…

Delaware School Board Elections are Tuesday

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2026

Delaware School Board elections take place on Tuesday. While historically decided by a small share of eligible voters – these are the people who govern our local school systems. School boards are responsible for setting priorities, approving multi-million dollar budgets, policy-making and overseeing district leadership. The decisions of the local school boards influence how resources…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/10/26

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2026

User 284190339 · 05-10-26 Fishing Report As advertised, small craft advisories were up all-day Saturday, but Mother’s Day is looking fishable. For all of you Moms who were looking forward to a nice day on the water, or getting everybody out of the house so you can relax, it’s looking good. Lewes Harbour Marina said…

UPDATED: Lewes Voters Return Incumbents to the City Council

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2026

UPDATED – 05/10/26 – Voters in Lewes have returned both incumbents to the City Council. Tim Ritzert won the most votes with 460 followed by Joseph Elder with 427. Challenger Kevin Keane won 392 votes. Ritzert and Elder will each serve three year terms and will be sworn in during a special meeting of the mayor…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 10, 2026

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

UPDATED: Georgetown Voters Elect Angela Townsend, Mayor and Michael Briggs to Ward 3 Councilman

By Mari Lou / May 9, 2026

UPDATED – 05/09/26 – Georgetown has a new mayor. Unofficial results have Angela Townsend elected from a field of three candidates – receiving 75% of the vote. Townsend received 512 votes, Itzel Hernandez won 133 votes and Geoffrey Walker received 38 votes. In the Ward 3 election, Michael Briggs was the top vote-getter with 533 to…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 05/09/26

By Mari Lou / May 9, 2026

    NAME: Dwight / 302-258-7170 ITEM: Camelback sofa DESCRIPTION: 6-foot Camelback sofa AMOUNT: $160 OBO ITEM: Rattan sofa, chair, tables DESCRIPTION: 6-foot rattan sofa, rattan chair, 3 ‘stackable’ rattan side tables AMOUNT: $200 OBO   NAME: Keith / Dagsboro / 302-542-6074 ITEM: Crab Pots DESCRIPTION: He has 15 crab pots. Some are in good…