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UPDATED: A Flurry of Filings – Candidate Filing Deadline for Delaware General Election is 4:30 Today!

By Mari Lou / July 14, 2026

UPDATED – 07/14/26 – Today is the filing deadline for candidates in Delaware who are looking to seek federal, state or county office. So far about 11 people have filed yesterday and today – including a couple of incumbents. There have been no filings for Sussex or Kent County row offices. You have until the close…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/14/26

By Mari Lou / July 14, 2026

User 284190339 · 07-14-26 Fishing Report Monday was a decent weather day with decent fishing. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said spot and croaker were caught from Broadkill Beach on Fishbites. At Lewes Harbour Marina we heard about the spot and croaker caught from Delaware Bay. Boats that fished the Outer Wall and the Ice Breakers…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 14, 2026

Anthony Slater – Long Neck – Evening sky over Long Neck. Click for full view

Lewes 2027 Comprehensive Plan Community Survey Now Live!

By Mari Lou / July 13, 2026

The City of Lewes is looking for your input to help shape the future of Lewes. Whether you’ve lived in Lewes for years, just moved to town, own a local business or visit every summer – City officials want your perspective to identify the community’s priorities, concerns and vision for the future. The 2027 Comprehensive…

Gov Matt Meyer Names Dr. Neil Hockstein As Delaware’s First Surgeon General

By Mari Lou / July 13, 2026

Delaware has its first Surgeon General. Governor Meyer has signed an Executive Order establishing the Office of the Surgeon General within the Department of Health and Social Services and appointed Dr Neil Hockstein to the position. Delaware is now the seventh state in the nation to establish a state-level surgeon general. Dr. Hockstein will serve…

Delaware Dept of Education launches Explore Delaware Schools for Families

By Mari Lou / July 13, 2026

The Delaware Department of Education has launched the Explore Delaware Schools portal – giving families all the information they need about Delaware’s public schools. Rather than searching multiple websites, this new portal brings together school information, attendance boundaries, school profile and performance information and interactive mapping tools – in one place! Explore Delaware Schools makes…

Talbot County Man Charged with Abuse of 8-day Old Child

By Mari Lou / July 13, 2026

An investigation begun by the Talbot County Sheriff’s office in November of 2025 has resulted in the arrest of a 30 year old Queen Anne, MD man for child abuse. Investigators learned that on November 19, 2025, Shayan Latif was awakened by his 8-day old child around 5am – and he noticed the child’s head…

Pres. Trump Orders US Flag Lowered for Sen. Lindsey Graham

By Mari Lou / July 13, 2026

In honor of the remarkable life and achievements of Senator Lindsey Graham, a dear friend of mine, and a truly great man, who achieved so much for our Country, and his beloved Home State of South Carolina, I am ordering all American Flags throughout the United States lowered to Half Mast until Saturday evening at…

MSP Investigating 2 Vehicle Crash that Injured 2, Including an MSP Trooper

By Mari Lou / July 13, 2026

Two people were injured, including an Maryland State Trooper, in a crash just east of the Berlin Barracks Sunday night around 8:30. Maryland State Police say a Land Rover, driven by a 16 year old male was northbound on Route 818 and attempting to cross Route 50. He failed to yield for oncoming traffic and…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/13/26

By Mari Lou / July 13, 2026

User 284190339 · 07-13-26 Fishing Report I guess it was too much to hope we would have both weekend days with good weather as Sunday saw rough water on the ocean and Delaware Bay. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said Broadkill Beach was crowded, but still produced spot and croaker on bloodworms and Fishbites. Lewes Harbour…

Gov Meyer Launches Delaware Commercial Corridor Initiative To Support Small Businesses

By Mari Lou / July 12, 2026

Supporting small business is Governor Meyer’s goal with the launch of the Delaware Commercial Corridor Initiative. This new statewide program is designed to help small businesses improve storefronts, buildings and operations while working to revitalize downtown and commercial districts. Gov. Meyer says the Division of Small Business will invest $4.5-million in state Strategic Fund dollars…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/12/26

By Mari Lou / July 12, 2026

User 284190339 · 07-12-26 Fishing Report For once we had good weather on a weekend day and that resulted in some good fishing. Dan at Dan’s Tackle told us spot and croaker were caught from shore at Broadkill Beach on bloodworms and Fishbites. The Broadkill River saw croaker caught on Fishbites. Lewes Harbour Marina said…

You’re Invited to Help Shape the Future of Rehoboth Beach During Charrette Week

By Mari Lou / July 12, 2026

You can be part of the process that helps Rehoboth Beach shape its future during Charrette Week. The City has partnered with Dover, Kohl & Partners for a zoning code update – a crucial step in moving towards the City’s newly-launched, temporarily-named Reimagine Rehoboth Master Planning Initiative. Workshops will take place at the Convention Center…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 12, 2026

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Homeward bound through the Ocean City inlet at sunset. Click for full view

Over 900 Delawareans Use Sober Ride Program

By Mari Lou / July 11, 2026

Since last Thanksgiving over 900 Delawareans have taken advantage of a sober ride home. The 2025-2026 Sober Rides enforcement gives individuals an opportunity to use ride-share vouchers on Thanksgiving Eve, New Year’s Eve, St Patrick’s Day and the July 4th and America 250 holiday. Office of Highway Safety (OHS) says New Year’s saw the highest…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 7/11/26

By Mari Lou / July 11, 2026

    NAME: Geri / 302-644-2005 ITEM: Hedge Trimmer DESCRIPTION: Craftsman brand. 3.2 amp 17″ corded trimmer with a T-handle design. New in box. AMOUNT: $35 ITEM: Dinnerware DESCRIPTION: 12 place setting Mikasa brand with a whole wheat design. Includes a complete set of serving pieces. All in excellent condition. AMOUNT: $60   NAME: Michael…

UPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Fatal Crash on Hastings Farm Road near Seaford Friday Morning

By Mari Lou / July 11, 2026

UPDATED – 07/11/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 25 year old Kesnel Similien of Seaford as the man who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash Friday morning in Seaford.  ================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 07/10/26 – A Seaford man died Friday morning in a crash on Hastings Farm Road near Seaford. Delaware State Police say…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/11/26

By Mari Lou / July 11, 2026

User 284190339 · 07-11-26 Fishing Report Friday was a decent weather day with decent fishing from the surf to the Old Grounds. Dan at Dan’s Tackle reported spot and croaker caught from Broadkill Beach on bloodworms or Fishbites. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Angler head boat returned from bay structure with spot, croaker and flounder.…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 11, 2026

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Sun rising at Indian River Bay. Click for full view

City of Rehoboth Beach Answers “What Happened to the Fireworks Show?”

By Mari Lou / July 10, 2026

For many who were downwind from last Sunday’s fireworks display in Rehoboth Beach it was a great show. However for others it was less than spectacular and very smokey. The City has been working with Zambelli Fireworks to find out just what happened. On Friday city officials learned that after the contract with Zambelli was…

Rehoboth Beach Candidates Forum – Saturday Morning at 10am

By Mari Lou / July 10, 2026

The Rehoboth Beach Homeowners Association Candidate Forum will take place Saturday/this morning at the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company 2nd floor meeting room from 10am to 12:30pm. You’ll have a chance to hear first hand from the candidates running for office in the Rehoboth Beach municipal election on August 8th. There area 4 candidates running…

DSP & Gov. Meyer Respond to Viral Video of Dover Arrest on July 7th

By Mari Lou / July 10, 2026

A internal review has been initiated after an arrest on July 7th, which has been seen on a video (viewer discretion advised) circulating on social media. A traffic stop was made on a vehicle at South Bay Road and Lafferty Lane in Dover – after a trooper determined the vehicle registration was suspended. The driver…

Former Shorebirds Lighting to get Second Life at WinterPlace Park

By Mari Lou / July 10, 2026

Lighting that was formerly used at Shorebirds Stadium is going to be repurposed and installed across Route 50 at WinterPlace Park. This will create the first lighted athletic field on the east side of Wicomico County and expand the park’s capabilities to allow for evening practices, games, tournaments and community events. Officials at Wicomico County…

Wye Mills Road at Route 50 to Close Sundays through Labor Day – 11am to 8pm

By Mari Lou / July 10, 2026

Beginning Sunday, July 12, the Maryland State Highway Administration will temporarily close Wye Mills Road at Route 50 between 11am and 8pm. This closure will be repeated each Sunday through September 6th and on Labor Day Monday. Local access to Wye Mills Road will be maintained at all times. Traffic will not be able to…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/10/26

By Mari Lou / July 10, 2026

User 284190339 · 07-10-26 Fishing Report Thursday, we had better sea conditions on the ocean. Steve at Smith Bait in Lepsic said slot striped bass were caught on peeler crab at the Augustine Wall. Out in Delaware Bay, the reef sites and oyster beds produced flounder, croaker and blues. Live minnows for the flounder. Bloodworms…