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User 284190339 · 08 – 11 – 23 Fishing Report Friday was the last day of the 50th White Marlin Open and since I have been covering the tournament since the very first one 50 years ago, I just had to be there for the last day of the 50th. . I arrived at the…
Read MorePresident Biden is back in Rehoboth Beach for the weekend. He arrived on Marine One at the Gordons Pond parking lot just before 6 Friday evening – he’ll be at his North Shores beach house throughout the weekend. While he’s in town, the President rarely has scheduled events, however a church service and bike rides…
Read MoreAnother bill to provide better care to law enforcement K9s is Senate Bill 117 which is sponsored by Senator Brian Pettyjohn and Representative Lyndon Yearick. This measure allows paramedics and other EMS providers to care for an injured police dog at the scene of an emergency – and allows for transport of an injured K9…
Read MoreA bill that will reimburse the owner of a retired law enforcement canine for some veterinary care expenses has been signed by Governor John Carney. Senate Bill 176 have the Department of Safety and Homeland Security issue veterinary care reimbursements up to $1500 annually for retired K9s from the State Police and Capitol Police. Similar…
Read MoreLegislation that requires each county to reassess the value of real property at least once every 5 years has been signed into law by Governor John Carney. House Bill 62 also requires that real property be assessed at its “present fair market value” instead of at its “true value in money.” The bill was signed…
Read MoreA Harrington man has been arrested for burglarizing a home in Frederica in late July. Delaware State Police arrested 27 year old Rykiem Shrieves of Harrington Thursday when police stopped to help him with his disabled car on Coastal Highway in Lewes. During the investigation, police learned that a safe was missing from the victim’s…
Read MoreDover Police were called to the area of College Road and North DuPont Highway for a knife complaint just after 1am Thursday. Police contacted the victim who told them a white male threatened him with a knife and ran off. They spotted a suspect who matched the description given by the victim who resisted arrest…
Read MoreThe Mispillion Draw Bridge on Rehoboth Boulevard in Milford will reopen this afternoon at 2pm. The bridge has been closed since February as DelDOT has been working to repair the bridge completely – including making the draw bridge fully operational. In December of 2021 a truck towing construction equipment struck and damaged the bridge. The…
Read MoreUser 284190339 · 08 – 10 – 23 Fishing Report A threat of thunderstorms kept many folks, the smart ones, off the water on Thursday. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Chris Eastburn party charted the Grizzly with Captain Cary Evans on Wednesday and Chris managed to catch a 6-pound flounder, but Jack McLaughlin took…
Read MoreUser 284190339 · 08 – 09 – 23 Fishing Report The marine forecast on Wednesday was better than Tuesday, but still not perfect. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Jay Sea II ran on Monday and found Tim Burg a Delaware Citation and personal best 7-pound flounder. On Wednesday, the Katydid and the On Delivery both…
Read MoreUser 284190339 · 08 – 08 – 23 Fishing Report Tuesday saw a lot of northwest wind and not a lot of fishing. For the second day, Lewes Harbour Marina reported no boats left the dock. On Sunday, Justin Reed brought in two flounder to 29 inches that he caught on Gulp! at the Old…
Read MoreA 37 year old Bel Air, Maryland man is charged with DUI and assaulting police officers after a crash Monday night in Milton. A Delaware State Trooper saw a Pathfinder strike a construction barrier next to the left lane on Coastal Highway south of Broadkill Road. The Pathfinder also struck a fully marked DRBA Police…
Read MoreThis release comes from the Delaware Department of Education – the Statewide assessment results for the 2022-23 school year. Statewide assessment results for the 2022-23 school year show students continue to need extra supports as the state prioritizes recovery efforts and resources to ensure that all students continue to accelerate and achieve. In English language arts…
Read MoreAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sidewalk repair work will be done Wednesday, August 9th by Maryland State Highway officials which will affect the traveling public within the City of Salisbury. Beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday morning, crews will be removing and replacing sidewalks near Route 13 and Milford Street. This work will necessitate a…
Read MoreEaston Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Monday night around 7 on Blake Street in Easton. Police found the victim lying in the grass and gave aid until Talbot County Paramedics arrived. The victim – 55 year old Ty Brooks of Easton – died at the scene – his body was taken to the…
Read MoreUser 284190339 · 08 – 07 – 23 Fishing Report The weather on Monday was not so good. Lewes Harbour Marina said no boats sailed from there on Monday. Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em said the Judy V got in the morning trip for flounder and sea bass, but the afternoon proved to be too…
Read MoreIt was a stormy night on Delmarva. The National Weather Service was updating continually with thunderstorm watches and warnings and tornado watches as well. Nearly everyone saw rain and thunderstorms – several waves of storms through the evening. In Delaware – most reports of damage sent to the National Weather Service came from New Castle…
Read MoreTalbot County Sheriff’s officials are looking for a man involved in a shooting incident around 9pm on Sunday in the area of Tunis Mills Road and Unionville Road. Officials say Steward Ray fired several shots striking a victim and his vehicle several times. Ray drove off but collided with several parked cars in the area…
Read MoreUPDATED – 08/07/23 11:30pm – The scales closed about 20 minutes early as stormy weather began to roll into Ocean City. The first day of fishing at the White Marlin Open saw 378 boats go out and a lot of tuna brought in to be weighed – including the leader – a 199 pound big…
Read MoreDelaware State Police were called for a domestic incident Sunday around 8pm. Witnesses say 49 year old Kenneth Fisher of Lincoln was armed with a handgun – and was spotted running down Johnson Road as troopers arrived. He was told to stop and show his hands, but Fisher reached into his waistband and one trooper…
Read MoreA Salisbury man has been sentenced to 83 years in prison for 2nd degree murder and other offenses. Wicomico County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Maciarello sentenced 39 year old Dionte Dutton after a jury convicted him last May of 2nd degree murder, 1st and 2nd degree assault, reckless endangerment, use of a handgun in the…
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