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Sussex County Council Meets Tuesday at 10

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2026

The Sussex County Council will meet at 10 Tuesday morning. They have 2 presentations scheduled – from Patti Grimes of the Freeman Foundation and Sara Bluhm of the Sussex County Land Trust. In Old Business the Council will revisit two Ordinances – No 26-01 and No. 26-03. These were two of 4 public hearings on…

Maryland Flags Ordered Lowered to Half-Staff

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2026

Flag Status Alert: Maryland Flag is at Half-Staff   This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the Maryland Flag lowered to half-staff effective immediately. This action is for Firefighter/Paramedic Demair Lloyd of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department who passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. 

UPDATED: 4 Candidates Running for Mayor in Rehoboth Beach August 8th Municipal Election

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2026

UPDATED – 06/01/26 – The filing deadline for the Rehoboth Beach municipal election has passed – voters will be electing a Mayor and 2 City Commissioners on Saturday, August 8th.  Each seat is a 3 year term.   There are 4 candidates running for Mayor – William Raak and current commissioners Suzanne Goode, Susan Stewart and Craig…

Early Morning Crash on Route 24 Near Oak Orchard Damages Utility Pole

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2026

Traffic on Route 24 near Oak Orchard was detoured for some time early Monday morning after a crash with downed wires in the area of Rosedale and Gull Point Roads. Indian River emergency personnel were called just after 4:30am and found a GMC Sierra pickup that went off the road and struck a utility pole…

DSP Investigating Commercial Burglaries/Attempted Burglaries in Lewes Area

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2026

Delaware State Police are investigating several commercial burglaries and attempted burglaries early Saturday morning along Coastal Highway in Lewes. Police were called to Coastal Plaza around 6:30am for a report of burglaries or attempted burglaries at Go Brit, Cabana’s Restaurant, Tienda la Bendicion and The Listening Booth. Investigation shows that early in the morning hours…

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Expands Student Loan Payoff Assistance for First-Time Homebuyers

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2026

Maryland SmartBuy initiative has been expanded! The Maryland Mortgage Program‘s loan product for first-time homebuyers to purchase a home and pay off student debt has been increased from a current limit of $20,000 to $25,000 in student loan payoff assistance. This announcement of the program expansion marks the start of National Homeownership Month in June.…

Three Arrested in Multi-Agency Effort Following Stolen Vehicle Incident

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2026

Ocean City Police attempted several times to stop a speeding vehicle – first on Baltimore Avenue just after 1 Saturday morning. A second traffic stop was attempted at 31st and Coastal, but the vehicle continued north up Coastal Highway in a reckless manner – police did not pursue. At the Route 90 bridge stop sticks…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/01/26

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-01-26 Fishing Report Sunday there were small craft advisories up and with the forecast for seas running 4 to 5 feet and northeast winds for the rest of the week, I don’t see much hope of them coming down. We did have some good news from Rick’s Bait and Tackle on Longneck.…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2026

Katy Stone – Lewes – Blue moon shining over Frankford. Click for full view

No Injuries after Small Aircraft Lands in Assawoman Bay by Seacrets

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2026

Emergency personnel from the Ocean City Fire Department were called just after 2pm Sunday after a small aircraft went down in the Assawoman Bay behind Seacrets at 49th Street and the Bay. A SeaRey, a 2-seater, single-engine amphibious flying boat landed on the water when one of the stabilizing floats detached. The aircraft remained somewhat…

Tuesday Final Day to Change Party Affiliation or Register to Vote in Maryland Primary Election

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2026

Maryland voters – if you want to change your party affiliation ahead of the June 23rd Maryland Primary election – the deadline to make the change is Tuesday, June 2. It is also the deadline to register to vote in the primary election. You have until 5pm to register – or change your party affiliation.…

Princess Anne Voters to Elect 3 to the Town Council on Tuesday

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2026

Voters in Princess Anne will head to the polls on Tuesday to elect several members to the City Council. There is 1 seat open in District 1 – incumbent Joseph Gardner is challenged by Dale Parker. There are 2 seats open in District 2 – three candidates are looking to fill the final 2 years…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 05/30/26

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2026

    NAME: Bob / 302-519-7805 LOOKING FOR: Electric Wheelchair A good friend is in need of an electric wheelchair due to declining health. If you have one that is not being used, even if it needs batteries and/or slight repairs please consider donating to a retired musician as a kindness. I have a truck…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/31/26

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2026

User 284190339 · 05-31-26 Fishing Report Saturday, we had small craft advisories up all day. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said there were blues caught on cut mullet out of the Broadkill River on Friday evening. Lewes Harbour Marina had reports from kayak fishermen who worked the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal for flounder. They only caught…

USDA Announces Enrollment Period and Payment Rates for Specialty Crop Farmers

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2026

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced payment rates and the enrollment period for the Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers (ASCF) program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will issue $1.625 billion in payments to eligible specialty crop producers in response to elevated input costs and market disruptions resulting from foreign competitors engaging…

Ocean View Police Launch Two Youth Programs at Lord Baltimore Elementary School This Week

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2026

The Ocean View Police will launch two new youth programs at Lord Baltimore Elementary School next week. These programs are designed to educate students, strengthen community relationships and provide children with valuable life-saving skills. On Monday, from 9am to noon all 5th grade students at LB will participate in CPR and Stop the Bleed training.…

Kent County Levy Court Passes Resolution Supporting Creation of Greater Dover Museum

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2026

The Kent County Levy Court along with the Dover Mayor and City Council and the Downtown Dover Partnership have formally expressed support for the creation of the Greater Dover Museum (Resolution No. 4171). Officials say the Greater Dover Museum will play a vital role in downtown revitalization efforts, serving as a cultural anchor and a…

MD DNR Seeks Input on Land Preservation Plan to Guide Conservation and Recreation Priorities for Next Decade

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2026

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now seeking public comment on the draft Land Preservation and Recreation Plan (LPRP). This report outlines statewide priorities for land conservation over the next decade and identifies recreation needs across the state. The public comment period will remain open through June 28, 2026. For the past year,…

Three Nabbed by DSP During Drug Surveillance at Dover Gas Station

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2026

Delaware State Police conducted surveillance at a State Street gas station in Dover Tuesday night. A blue pickup driven by 32 year old Stanley Baynard of Greenwood was parked. A red sedan arrived and parked nearby. The driver, 60 year old Louis Tolson of Magnolia approached the pickup and purchased drugs, then the sedan’s passenger,…

Doctor says President is in”Excellent Health” After Annual Physical

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2026

President Trump underwent his annual physical examination on Tuesday, May 26th. His doctor has released the results of the President’s physical.

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/30/26

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2026

User 284190339 · 05-30-26 Fishing Report Friday saw the wind pick up a bit out of the southwest and on Saturday the wind will shift to the northwest and small craft advisories will be up once again. Lewes Harbour Marina said the only report they had was from a boat that fished the Lewes and…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2026

Brian Sullivan Rehoboth Beach – Sunrise at North Shores. Click for full view

Berlin Man Sentenced After Conviction for DUI & Failure to Stop at Accident Involving Death

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2026

A Berlin man has been sentenced to serve 10 years in prison after he was convicted of DUI and failing to stop at an accident involving death. The Honorable Mickey J. Norman, retired Associate Judge of the Baltimore County Circuit Court imposed the sentence – suspending 5 years of incarceration and ordering 70 year old…

MD GOP Leaders Blast MD Democrats for Firing Moody’s after a Downgraded Rating

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2026

The State of Maryland has ended its decades-long relationship with Moody’s Investors Services after the agency downgraded Maryland’s bond rating from AAA to Aa1. Senate Minority leaders report that this is the first time in over 50 years that Maryland’s bond rating has been downgraded – with the agency citing reckless spending, ballooning deficits and…

DSP Investigating the Death of a Smyrna Child

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2026

The death of a 10 year old from Smyrna is under investigation by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit. Police were called to a home on Oakwynn Circle in Smyrna around 2am on Thursday after the 10 year old child was found deceased in her bedroom. The victim has been turned over to the Delaware…