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Dagsboro Police Make Arrest after Traffic Stop on Friday

By Mari Lou / August 10, 2026

A traffic stop by Dagsboro Police on Friday ended in the arrest of a 24 year old man on multiple offenses. The traffic stop led to the arrest of Brandon Jones for possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of drugs and traffic offenses. Jones was arrested without incident and brought before the Justice of the…

Work on Route 50 Business & Main Street Bridges in Salisbury Completed

By Mari Lou / August 10, 2026

A $5.2-million project to repair both bridges – the Route 50 business/Salisbury Parkway and Main Street – over the Wicomico River in Salisbury has been completed. Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration says these upgrades maintain and improve both bridges for the future. Epoxy crack sealing to the undersides of both bridges is completed…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/10/26

By Mari Lou / August 10, 2026

User 284190339 · 08-10-26 Fishing Report The White Marlin Open finished on Saturday with Bill Sharpe taking the top prize on board the Mister Pete with an 80-pound white marlin worth 3.5 million dollars. Kelly Webber fishing on the Max Bet had the largest and only blue marlin weighing 609 pounds and worth 1.2 million…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 10, 2026

Margaret May – Lewes – Fun in a tidal pool at Bethany Beach. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/09/26

By Mari Lou / August 9, 2026

User 284190339 · 08-09-26 Fishing Report Saturday was another perfect hot and humid August day and fishing was decent Dan at Dan’s Tackle said he had lots of folks stop by to purchase bloodworms and Fishbites early in the day, but since most were from out of town they didn’t return at the end of…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 08/08/26

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2026

    NAME: Dave / Gumboro / 443-566-6025 ITEM: Wheel Chair and Knee Scooter Bundle DESCRIPTION: Both are in good condition. AMOUNT: $50 each ITEM: Cat Tower DESCRIPTION: 6′ tall tower covered in carpet. It has hemp ropes and cubby holes. In good condition. AMOUNT: $50 ITEM: Football Cards DESCRIPTION: A wide selection of NFL…

UPDATED: Rehoboth Beach Voters Elect Susan Stewart as Mayor and Return Incumbents to City Commission

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2026

UPDATED – 08/08/26 – Rehoboth Beach voters have elected Susan Stewart to be their next mayor. She was the top vote-getter of the four candidates who ran to take over after Mayor Stan Mills announced that he would not run for re-election. Stewart received 623 votes, Craig Thier received 203, Suzanne Goode got 177 votes and…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/08/26

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2026

User 284190339 · 08-08-26 Fishing Report Friday maintained the hot and humid August weather. Old Inlet told us the surf is loaded with jellyfish. Be prepared if you plan to go up on the beach as these are the large ocean jellyfish and they will cause you quite a bit of pain. Dan at Dan’s…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2026

Jody Hudson – Lewes – Evening kites over Rehoboth Beach. Click for full view

Day 5 at the White Marlin Open Sees Some Leaderboard Changes

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2026

Day 5 at the White Marlin Open saw 237 boats fishing, but only 21 brought back something to weigh at the scales at Harbour Island Marina in Ocean City. Tuna were still the big catch of the day – 14 of them saw the scales ranging from 50 1/2 pounds to 84 pounds. There were…

DART Public Hearing Workshops Set for Proposed Changes to Statewide Bus Services

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2026

Public hearing workshops will be held for input and comment on proposed changes to DART Statewide Bus Services – which will become effective on November 15th. The first public hearing is in Wilmington on September 1st. The Dover public hearing will be on Wednesday, September 2nd from 4 to 6pm at the Dover Public Library…

Somerset County Sheriff’s Office to Resume 24/7 Patrol Coverage Countywide

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2026

Beginning August 20th, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office will restore 24/7 patrol coverage throughout the County. This follows a comprehensive review of staffing levels and operational priorities conducted by the Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the County Commissioners. The Sheriff’s Office has seen several positive staffing developments which have made the restoration of continuous patrol…

Smyrna Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution and Firearms Offenses

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2026

A Smyrna man has pleaded guilty to cocaine distribution and weapons offenses and that plea was accepted by Chief US District Judge Colm Connolly.  Court documents show 43 year old Roger Bleen of Smyrna sold about 273 grams of cocaine outside a Kent County convenience store on October 14 of 2025. The sale was part…

DSP Investigating Shooting Incident Near Ellendale

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2026

Early Friday morning Delaware State Police were called to Sharons Road in Ellendale for a report of a shooting incident. Police learned that unknown suspects fired multiple shots striking an occupied home – no injuries were reported. Detectives ask anyone with information to contact Detective Hill at 302-752-3792 or Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.  

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/07/26

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2026

User 284190339 · 08-07-26 Fishing Report Thursday was another hot August day. Patty at Captain Bones in Odessa recorded a Delaware Crappie Citation for Lucas Brookings for his 1.01-pounder caught from Lum’s Pond on a swimbait. Carol at Taylored Tackle in Seaford had a Delaware Crappie Citation for Colleen Driscoll weighing 1.20 pounds and caught…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2026

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – 70th Street decorations on the oceanside. Click for full view

Day 4 Brings New White Marlin Leader

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2026

Day 4 of the White Marlin Open saw 148 boats set out in search of white and blue marlin, tuna, dolphin, wahoo and swordfish. For the 4th day in a row boats were waiting for the scales to open at 4pm. The Mister Pete from Charleston, South Carolina was ready for the scales to open…

UPDATED: DSP Identify Vehicle of Interest in Deadly Hit and Run Crash Near Seaford

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2026

UPDATED – 08-06-26 — The Delaware State Police has identified and located the vehicle of interest as a Chevrolet Equinox that was involved in the fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred last month in Seaford. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash and is working to identify the driver. …

Downstate Mosquito Spraying Thursday Evening

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2026

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Thursday, August 6, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Millsboro and Houston. Near Georgetown, Lewes, Bridgeville, Greenwood, Harrington, and Milford. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/06/26

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2026

User 284190339 · 08-06-26 Fishing Report Tuesday was a hot August day. Fish were caught pretty much everywhere, but nowhere were a lot of fish caught. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said Broadkill Beach saw spot and croaker caught on bloodworms and Fishbites. He had no reports from the Broadkill River. Lewes Harbour Marina had reports…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2026

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Big Chill Beach Club at Bethany Beach. Click for full view

White & Blue Marlin Come to the Scales on Day 3

By Mari Lou / August 5, 2026

Day 3 at the White Marlin Open started with 277 boats heading to the deep water off the Ocean City coast. When the scales opened at 4pm at Harbour Island Marina – there were boats waiting to weigh in their catches – starting with the first blue marlin of the tournament, which was brought in…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/05/26

By Mari Lou / August 5, 2026

User 284190339 · 08-05-26 Fishing Report Tuesday was pretty windy and no local boats ventured out to ocean structure. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said he had no reports from Broadkill Beach because of the wind. He did have reports from the Broadkill River where a few flounder were caught on minnows or on jigs with…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 5, 2026

Travis Martin – Bayside Sunset. Click for full view

White Marlin Open – Day 2 of Tuna & Mahi

By Mari Lou / August 4, 2026

More tuna and dolphin fish or mahi arrived at the scales Tuesday afternoon. The scales were jumping as soon as they opened at 4pm with a total of 26 fish being weighed. The leaderboard for tuna changed twice with an 85 pounder brought in on the Marli out of Ocean City – grabbing the top…