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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 18, 2026

Donny Reed – Ocean City -Shells on the beach at Fenwick Island. Click for full view

Attorney General Brown Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2026

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the US Department of Defense and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country. These projects are required by federal law to be reviewed for…

New Chip-and-Tap EBT Cards Rolling Out in Maryland

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2026

New highly secure Electronic Benefit Transfer or EBT cards are rolling out statewide in Maryland. These new EBT cards are equipped with Europay, Mastercard and Visa chip-and-tap technology from the Maryland Department of Human Services. These chip-enabled cards provide an additional layer of security, preventing unauthorized parties from compromising customer data and reducing fraud. Current…

July 17-25 “Buy Local Week” in Maryland

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2026

July 17th through the 25th has been officially named Buy Local Week in Maryland. Residents are encouraged to take part in the Buy Local Challenge by incorporating at least one locally grown, produced or harvested product into their meals each day. This is now a statewide effort to support local farms and seafood operations –…

Saturday is a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day in Delaware

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2026

Saturday will be a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware. While the early part of the day will continue to be smokey and hazy, DNREC officials says a passing warm front will shift winds to southerly to southwesterly, which will start to disperse the dense wildfire smoke during the afternoon and evening hours.…

River Fest is Saturday in Sturgis Park in Snow Hill

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2026

River Fest is Saturday afternoon at Sturgis Park in Snow Hill. River Fest is a full day of activities and fun for the whole family. There’s a build your own raft race on the Pocomoke River – along with kayak, paddle board races, an anchor toss, cornhole, live music and more. There’s also activities for…

Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay Under New Command

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2026

The Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay is under new command. On Thursday, Captain Roberto Rivera was welcomed as the new sector commander during a change of commend ceremony in Philadelphia. Captain Kate Higgins-Bloom has served as commander of Sector Delaware Bay since 2023 – she now will report to Coast Guard Headquarters to serve as…

Delaware Man Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse of Minor in Wicomico County

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2026

A Delaware man has been convicted by a Wicomico County Circuit Court jury following a three-day trial. The jury convicted 48 year old George Harry of Dagsboro of sexual abuse of a minor.  Harry was convicted of the following offenses: Sexual Abuse of a Minor  2 counts of Rape in the Second Degree    4…

Sussex County Unemployment Increased, Statewide Unemployment Dropped Slightly

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2026

Unemployment in Delaware statewide has dropped from 5.1% in May to 4.9% in June, however Sussex County saw an increase from 4.1% in May to 4.7% in June. Delaware’s numbers are outpacing the national average which dropped a tenth of a percentage to 4.2% in June. The largest over-the-year job increases from June of 2025…

Gov Moore Announces Liberal Leave for Non-emergency Essential Employees who Work Outside

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2026

Governor Wes Moore has announced this guidance to all State of Maryland Employees: Maryland is under a Code Red Air Quality Alert for Friday, July 17, with Western Maryland reaching Code Purple, per an air quality forecast issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment. The alerts are caused by wildfires that are burning in…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/17/26

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2026

User 284190339 · 07-17-26 Fishing Report Thursday was not quite as hot as the smoke from Canada filtered out a bit of the sun. The fishing remained just about the same with croaker and spot leading the parade followed by a few keeper flounder. Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic said croaker were caught from…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2026

Eric Pritchett – Staunton, VA – Ocean City sunrise at 30th Street. Click for full view

Dredging to Begin Friday in Ocean City Inlet

By Mari Lou / July 16, 2026

Dredging is expected to begin in the Ocean City Inlet Friday. The Army Corps of Engineers vessel Murden will be onsite for about 15 days with the dredging to conclude at the end of this month – in time for the start of the White Marlin Open. Maintenance dredging will focus on the priority area…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/16/26

By Mari Lou / July 16, 2026

User 284190339 · 07-16-26 Fishing Report Wednesday the heat affected the fishermen and so to the fishing. It hit over 100 degrees at my house and I am sure if you were out and about on Wednesday afternoon you suffered the effects of the heat. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said most of his customer were…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 16, 2026

Dawn Cheney – Frankford – Egret in Chincoteague. Click for full view

UPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash West of Harrington

By Mari Lou / July 15, 2026

UPDATE: Delaware State Police have identified 62-year-old Jimmy Burgess, of Harrington as the man who died in the pedestrian crash that occurred Monday night in Harrington. The Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this fatal crash. Original Post: Delaware State Police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian just before…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/15/26

By Mari Lou / July 15, 2026

User 284190339 · 07-15-26 Fishing Report Tuesday the weather turned warmer and the fishing remained good. Dan at Dan’s Tackle was having phone problems so I may not have everything correct, but he recorded a Delaware Sheepshead Citation for a 10.90 pounder caught by Mato Castillo at the Ice Breakers. He also said croaker and…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 15, 2026

Charles – South shore of the Indian River from Indian River Marina. Click for full view

UPDATED: Sussex County Council Holds Public Hearing on Forest Preservation Ordinance

By Mari Lou / July 14, 2026

UPDATED –  07/14/26 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday after a break for the July 4th holiday. Manager of Accounting, Andrea Wall, came to the Council bearing funding from the Federal Government to the tune of $38,898. This money comes from the US Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, as a federal payment…

Sussex County Pulls 2 Land Use Applications Following Passage of Senate Bill 23

By Mari Lou / July 14, 2026

Two land use applications for cluster subdivisions before the Planning and Zoning Commission this week have been pulled from consideration after the passage and adoption of Senate Bill 23 by the Delaware General Assembly. County officials says that the legislation has left in question the process of development approvals and local control. SB 23 makes…

AG Jennings Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe over Genetic Data Breach

By Mari Lou / July 14, 2026

A multi-state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe has been reached by Attorney General Kathy Jennings and 42 other attorneys general across the country. Recovery is limited to $18-million because of the finite amount of funds in the bankruptcy estate – and numerous other claims. Delaware will receive $159,654. 23andMe also agreed to a $46.75-million…

Sussex County Announces Cooling Stations for Wednesday through Friday

By Mari Lou / July 14, 2026

County officials on Tuesday, July 14, announced that several facilities will once again serve as ‘cooling stations’ through Friday, July 17, as National Weather Service forecasters predict another round of extreme heat – though not as intense as the spell during the July Fourth weekend – to affect the region. A heat advisory is in effect for…

Downstate Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening

By Mari Lou / July 14, 2026

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 14, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford. Near Frankford, Millsboro, Delmar, Seaford, Bridgeville, Ellendale, Lincoln, Greenwood, Harrington, and Felton. For notification purposes, spraying will be…

MD Gov Moore Announces Over $1 Billion in Awards for Affordable Rental Housing Construction in Fiscal Year 2026

By Mari Lou / July 14, 2026

Over $1-billion has been awarded by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development for low-income housing tax credits and provided financing through state rental housing funds, the Multifamily Bond Program and energy efficiency programs. This funding will create or preserve over 3000 affordable rental units. Including – 68 family units at the Village at…

DHSS Offers Cooling Centers as Extreme Heat Returns – Wednesday through Friday

By Mari Lou / July 14, 2026

With temperatures hitting above 90 degrees for multiple days in a row, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has activated its cooling centers for those who need relief from the heat. DHSS facilities are now open as cooling centers starting Wednesday, June 15th and will also be open on Thursday, June 16th…