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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/25/26

By Mari Lou / June 25, 2026

 User 284190339 · 06-25-26 Fishing Report Wednesday was a very nice day and fish were caught from the bay to the ocean. I stopped by Dan’s Tackle on my way back from an afternoon trip to Dover and actually was able to speak with man himself. He said spot and croaker were the prime…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 25, 2026

Greg Schmuck – Lancaster, PA – Sunset at Tower Road on the bay side. Click for full view

UPDATE: Whitehaven Ferry Back in Service

By Mari Lou / June 24, 2026

UPDATE: 6/24/26: The Whitehaven Ferry is back running now. Original Post: The Whitehaven Ferry will be closed Wednesday June 24, in the AM for replacement of cable. We will let you know when it is up and running, hopefully tomorrow at some point.  

Maryland Primary Results – State & Regional

By Mari Lou / June 24, 2026

With over 99.70% of the vote counted – there are 6 precincts still not reported – 2 of them are in Somerset County and 4 in Prince George’s County.    

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/24/26

By Mari Lou / June 24, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-24-26 Fishing Report Tuesday, we had some unsettled weather that ended with a thunderstorm watch and rain in the afternoon. It was raining when I called Lewes Harbour Marina and they reported the head boats had croaker out of Delaware Bay. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 24, 2026

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Adkins Mills Park in Powellville. Click for full view

UPDATED: Sussex County Council to Received Comprehensive Land Use Annual Report Tuesday

By Mari Lou / June 23, 2026

UPDATED – 06/23/26 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday – but before the meeting they received a presentation from the Sussex Central High School FFA-Agricultural Issues Team. The team presented their issues in a tag-team debate style which was as entertaining as it was informational. Great job by all! County Planning & Zoning Director Jamie…

Bicycle Safety Checkpoints to be Held Throughout the Summer in Lewes/Rehoboth Beach Area

By Mari Lou / June 23, 2026

DelDOT along with the State Police and Sussex Cyclists are hosting Bicycle Safety Checkpoints throughout the summer in Lewes and Rehoboth Beach areas. These will provide bicyclists with free safety information, trail maps, bicycle lights, helmets and basic bicycle repairs to keep residents, visitors and seasonal workers safe while traveling by bike. Cyclists are encouraged…

OCPD Investigation into Social Media “Takeover” Event Promotion Leads to Drug Distribution Arrest

By Mari Lou / June 23, 2026

Ocean City Police have partnered with other allied law enforcement in the monitoring of social media in reference to social media-driven ‘takeover’ events. OC Police received word from Baltimore PD of an ‘Late Night Beach Party Link Up’ for June 18. This event was being planned by individuals identified on the 16th during an arrest…

Gov Meyer Announces Accelerated Community Solar Projects – 2 in the Seaford Area

By Mari Lou / June 23, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer has announced the acceptance of four community solar projects in the JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator, which was established through Executive Order 18. These projects represent over 16 megawatts of new solar generation capacity and are located in Sussex and New Castle Counties and developed by ECA Power. The Sussex County projects are in…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 6/23/26

By Mari Lou / June 23, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-23-26 Fishing Report Monday, we had a nasty wind and no boats went out from Lewes Harbour or Indian River Marina. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said he had no reports from Broadkill Beach or from the Broadkill River. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park did not answer…

Storms Cross Delmarva with Thunderstorm & Tornado Warnings

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2026

The mid-shore of Maryland was hard hit as storms moved across Delmarva Monday night. The storms arrived amid severe thunderstorm watches and warnings and several tornado warnings – one in Dorchester County, another for Caroline and Talbot Counties and one for Sussex County. Strong thunderstorms with lightening, wind and heavy rain. All three power companies…

Harrington Man Dies after Crash Saturday Morning in Milford

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2026

A Harrington man is dead after a single vehicle crash on Shawnee Road just after 2 Saturday morning. Milford Police say the driver of a Toyota Tacoma was speeding eastbound when the truck left the roadway near the entrance to the Cypress Hill Shopping Center, struck a utility pole, tree and overturned several times –…

Wilmington Hospital Shooter Indicted for 1st Degree Murder and other Offenses

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2026

The man who went into Wilmington Hospital on June 16th with a firearm and shot two hospital employees – killing one and injuring the other, has been indicted on seven felony charges. Monday morning, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced the indictment against 23 year old John Wallace-Bey – 1st degree murder, 1st degree attempted murder,…

Maryland Primary Tuesday – Who’s on Your Ballot, Where Do You Vote, When are Polls Open

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2026

Tuesday, June 23rd is Maryland’s Gubernatorial Primary – and in many cases those elections are for those who are registered as a Democrat or Republican. However – there are some non-partisan county elections – for Judges and Board of Education that are open to voters who are registered with another party or unaffiliated. Ocean City…

UPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Fatal E-Bike Crash South of Rehoboth Beach

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2026

UPDATED – 06/22/26 – Delaware State Police identified 66 year old Stephanie Lewis of Potomac, Maryland, as the woman who died in the fatal e-bike crash late Saturday morning south of Rehoboth Beach.  =================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 06/21/26 – Delaware State Police continue to investigate a crash Saturday morning that left a Maryland woman dead.…

Unemployment in Delaware Drops, National Average Remains Steady

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2026

Unemployment in Delaware has dropped both statewide and in Sussex County. Statewide unemployment dropped to its lowest level since August of 2025 – from 5.3% in April to 5.1% in May;  in Sussex County over the same period, unemployment fell from 4.9% to 4.2%. The National rate remained steady at 4.3%. Over-the-year job gains were…

Crash on Route 24 West of Lewes Left 2 Injured and 1 Cited for Failure to Maintain a Lane

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2026

Traffic was backed up on Route 24 between Angola and Lewes for about 2 hours this morning after a crash on Route 24 just east of Love Creek. Delaware State Police say an Isuzu box truck was westbound on Route 24 when a Ford Edge traveling eastbound crossed the center lane and collided with the…

Lewes Mayor and City Council Voice Concerns to General Assembly over Senate Bill 23

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2026

The Mayor and City Council of Lewes have sent letters to the Delaware General Assembly regarding Senate Bill 23 and the proposed substitutes. SB 23 would increase the State’s supply of affordable housing. There have been two Senate Substitute Bills – the first was passed earlier this month – the Second Substitute Bill (SS2 for…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/22/26

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-22-26 Fishing Report Sunday, we had very nice weather, but neither Lewes Harbour Marina nor Hook ’em and Cook ‘em were available via phone. Unfortunately, the good weather did not bring about good fishing. Dan at Dan’s Tackle told us a few spot and croaker were caught at Broadkill Beach on bloodworms,…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2026

Chick Bradford – Harbeson – Herring Point. Click for full view

State Police Obtain Arrest Warrant for Georgetown Man After String of Hit and Runs

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2026

Delaware State Police have obtained an arrest warrant for a Georgetown man after multiple hit and run crashes Friday evening east of Seaford. Police were called to the area of Old Furnace Road near Middleford Road around 7:30pm and learned a Jeep Comanche sideswiped a pickup stopped on Old Furnace Road at the intersection of…

OC Fire Marshal Investigating Dune Grass Fire in North Ocean City Saturday Night

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2026

The Ocean City Fire Marshal is looking for your help after a dune grass fire Saturday night around 9:20 in the area of 116th and 117th Streets. Officials say a significant area of dune grass along the beach was burned – preliminary findings indicate the cause may have been illegal use of fireworks. Investigators are…

Kent County to Plant Liberty Tree Tuesday at Veterans Memorial Park

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2026

Kent County will celebrate America/Delaware 250 on Tuesday. At 4pm there will be a ceremonial planting of the Liberty Tree at the Kent County Veterans Memorial Park. This is a living descendant of the original Maryland Liberty Tree that stood for over 400 years on the campus of St. John’s college in Annapolis. The tree…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/21/26

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-21-26 Fishing Report Saturday, we had decent weather and that brought out plenty of fishermen. Happy Father’s Day to all those fathers out there who are enjoying a fun day of fishing with their kids. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said the usual croaker, spot and a few trout were caught at very…