Mari Lou
On Tuesday, November 22, West Main St. will be closed between Market St. and Division St. from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. to allow for the removal of non-functional Christmas lights from Downtown buildings. No traffic will be permitted on the street during this time. No on-street parking will be permitted in this area during…
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With gale warnings up on Sunday, no boats left their dock or trailer. Those who fished the inlet for tog deserved every one they caught. I don’t know what the wind chill was, but from the time I spent outside I know I wouldn’t even consider fishing in those cold and windy conditions. The week…
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There’s a new employee at the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office – K9 Deacon and his human Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Jeff Thomas. Deacon is a 13 month old yellow Lab and has been ATF-trained in the accelerant detection canine program. They are the sixth team trained in accelerant and explosive detection and will…
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A Dover man has been arrested after shoplifting in Felton. Felton Police were called to the Royal Farms on South DuPont Highway just before 2am on November 2nd for a shoplifter. The suspect was gone when police arrived, but through their investigation they learned the suspect was 28 year old Kareem Young of Dover. He…
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DNREC’s annual auction of low-digit surf fishing plates begins at 9am on Tuesday at usgovbid.com. Bidders will have the option to bid on 15 tag – including numbers 32, 58, 143, 226, 355, 488 and on eight choice categories ranging from tags 51 to 9999 – and in the choice categories – the highest bidder…
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Saturday saw better weather than the forecast called for. Gale warnings are still up for Sunday. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was the Katydid fished bay structure and came back with a boat limit of tog. On Friday the Sea Jay II had a good catch of tog. They were out again on Saturday,…
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George Zane – Millville – Bethany Beach Boardwalk at sunset last December. Click for full view
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Dover Police have arrested two men on weapons and drug charges after a search warrant service Thursday afternoon. Police went to a West Division Street apartment belonging to 46 year old Undray Moaney and 43 year old Terrell Clark. Police seized over 15 grams of cocaine, a 9mm handgun, 22 caliber pistol, over 31 grams…
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Terry – 302-579-6406 – 100 PIECE TRAIN SET – ask for price and more info Vicky – 302-645-2790 – LOOKING FOR: Someone to post things to EBAY willing to pay – TI/99 flash 4A Complete computer system – $100 or best offer – Picture postcard collection, foreign and domestic – $100 or best offer – Brand…
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Friday saw small craft advisories up on the ocean, but at least two boats from Lewes went tog fishing in the Delaware Bay. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid brought in 16 tog and 1 black sea bass on Friday. The Sea Jay II was also out, but had not returned by the time…
Read MoreA Milton man arrested this past January for his part in the January 6, 2021, Capitol Breach was sentenced Friday. Jeffrey Schaefer accepted a plea deal – agreeing to plead guilty to a charge of parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol Building. The other three charges have been dismissed. He has been sentenced to…
Read MoreOn Thursday Maryland US Senator Steny Hoyer announced that he would be stepping back and not run for an elected leadership position in the 118th Congress. Hoyer does plan to continue his service to Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District in Congress and to return to the Appropriations Committee as a member. Hoyer sent the following letter…
Read MoreFirefighters from Millville were called to a mobile home on East Lagoon Road in Dogwood Acres early Friday morning – just after 5 for a fire. Crews arriving at the scene found a single-wide trailer with an attached porch with fire showing from the rear. The fire was brought under control with help from Bethany…
Read MoreDover Police are investigating a shooting at the Depot on Forest Avenue Thursday afternoon just after 4. Police were called to Bayhealth Kent Campus for a 23 year old Dover man with a gunshot wound to the hand that he suffered earlier in the day. The victim told police he was shot by a black…
Read MoreDelaware’s overall unemployment rate remained unchanged from September at 4.3% while the national average increased 2 tenths of a percent to 3.7%. Statewide the numbers have increased from September to October – including Sussex County – from 3.5% in September to 4% in October. There were 600 fewer Delawareans employed in October than in September,…
Read MoreMaryland’s Consumer Protection Division in the Attorney General’s office has reached a settlement with the Washington Commanders in reference to the team’s security deposit practices. Security deposits were collected from season ticket holders and those who purchased tickets for seats in luxury suites – those deposits were to be returned within 30 days after their…
Read MoreThursday saw small craft advisories up and no boats fished the ocean or bay. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle told us the same old story. Lots of small tog at the Inlet with the occasional keeper. The same sand fleas and green crab baits that have been effective for the past two months or more…
Read MoreWednesday saw small craft advisories up and no boats fished the ocean or bay. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle told us the same old story. Lots of small tog at the Inlet with the occasional keeper. The same sand fleas and green crab baits that have been effective for the past two months or more…
Read MoreWGMD’s Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day was taken by Marianne Dolente of Georgetown – it’s from last week’s Return Day celebration on the Circle in Georgetown. WGMD/The Talk of Delmarva has broadcast live during Return Day for many years. It’s always a special day – and a tradition not found anywhere else in the country. Click for full view
Read MoreTuesday was more like the November fishing days we are used to. Boats that ran from Lewes and Indian River found tog and sea bass as you would expect at this time of year. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Katydid came in from ocean structure with a catch of sea bass and tog. The…
Read MoreDelaware has reached a settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that it contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to properly oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says the settlement will provide over $3-billion nationally and will require Walmart to make significant improvements in how its pharmacies…
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US Sen Coons Urges USDA to Extend Comment Period on New Rule with Major Impact to Poultry Industry
Delaware US Senator Chris Coons and Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker have sent a letter to the Secretary of the USDA urging a 180-day extension for farmers to comment on a proposed rule that would have a major impact on the poultry industry. The Senators are co-chairs of the Senate Chicken Caucus. This extension would allow…
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