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Lewes Man Charged in 4 Vehicle Crash in Dewey Beach

By Mari Lou / August 10, 2024

A Lewes man has been arrested after a crash Friday night in the area of Coastal Highway and King Charles Avenue. Dewey Beach Police say four vehicles were involve in the collision. Witnesses and street camera footage show an Audi driven by 37 year old Kenneth Quezada of Lewes was speeding northbound on Coastal Highway…

DDA Issues Warning on Recent Sales of Backyard Poultry & Equipment

By Mari Lou / August 10, 2024

The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is warning backyard flock owners who may have recently purchased poultry, fowl, and poultry equipment from an individual in Hartly – selling through online marketplaces and local venues within the past 45 days.  There were chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, peacocks and guineas on this property. Following up on a…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/10/24

By Mari Lou / August 10, 2024

User 284190339 · 08 – 10 – 24 Fishing Report It was just a tad breezy on Friday and the only reports I received were from land-based anglers. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said they did hear from some tog and sheepshead fishermen that a few of their target species were taken out of Indian…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 10, 2024

ML – Hungry gull waiting for food in Ocean City. Click for full view

MD Senators Van Hollen & Cardin Announce $3 Million for Maryland Water Infrastructure Projects and Investments in Port and Shipping Channels

By Mari Lou / August 9, 2024

Maryland Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin have announced over $3-million in funding for two water infrastructure projects – in Charles and Wicomico Counties. They also included critical resources for Army Corps of Engineers projects – for maintenance dredging and construction projects.   Additional priorities secured by the Senators in the FY25 Energy and Water Development…

Key Committee Passage of Over $14 Million for Maryland Initiatives Supporting Small Business & Entrepreneurship Announced

By Mari Lou / August 9, 2024

Over $14-million in key Senate Committee legislation will provide funding for community-led projects that aim to boost small business throughout Maryland. The funding was announced Friday by Senator Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Cardin a member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. The legislation also includes $375-million for…

Gov Carney Signs Legislation Naming the State Cocktail & Promoting Affordable Housing & Homeownership

By Mari Lou / August 9, 2024

Governor John Carney has signed House Bill 444 into law giving Delaware a State Cocktail! The cocktail is well known at the beach – and was perfected by The Starboard Restaurant in Dewey Beach – it’s the Orange Crush. Governor Carney says that while the drink was created in Ocean City – the Starboard put…

Worcester County Fair Begins Friday Afternoon

By Mari Lou / August 9, 2024

The Worcester County Fair is this weekend – Friday through Sunday. Because of the weather, Friday’s events will take place inside the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill. Outdoor events as well as indoor events for the rest of the weekend will be at John Walter Smith Park on Public Landing Road, adjacent to…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/09/24

By Mari Lou / August 9, 2024

User 284190339 · 08 – 09 – 24 Fishing Report Thursday, we saw small craft advisories become gale warnings on the water with high wind advisories on land. Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ’em reported no boats left the dock on Thursday and may not sail again until Sunday. Hook ‘em and…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 9, 2024

Shannon Bond – Ocean View – Sunrise Dotting the Indian River Inlet. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/08/24

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2024

User 284190339 · 08 – 08 – 24 Fishing Report Wednesday the unsettled weather arrived. Lewes Harbour Marina had only one report. The boat Shooter caught three flounder. No information on where or what bait was provided. At Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park, they told me a few spot…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2024

Debbie Hinkle – Cambridge – Sunset at the mouth of the Choptank River in Cambridge. Click for full view

Dover PD Cancel Green Alert for Missing Dover Man

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2024

Update 08/07/24–The Dover Police Department is cancelling the Green Alert for Joseph Carey. Carey has been located and is safe. Original Post: Dover Police have issued a Green Alert for 28 year old Joseph Carey of Dover. He was last seen in the area of Troop 5 around 11:20 Tuesday morning but has not been…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/07/24

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2024

User 284190339 · 08 – 07 – 24 Fishing Report Tuesday saw the beginning of some unsettled weather in the ocean although the Delaware Bay remained fishable. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the head boat Angler had a charter on Tuesday and they brought back 117 croaker plus a few spot from bay structure. Breakwater Tackle…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2024

Anthony Chmielewski -Crab on the pier at Shell Mill Landing in Bishopville. Click for full view

Governor Moore Pledges Support for Maryland Military and Veteran Caregivers Through Hidden Heroes Campaign

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2024

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has pledged support for over 150,000 military and veteran caregivers across the state by joining the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes Campaign. The campaign raises awareness about the issues military caregivers face; brings critical resources to our nation’s “hidden heroes” who care for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans;…

Three Charged after Aggravated Menacing at Millsboro Wawa

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2024

Three people have been charged after an incident at the Millsboro Wawa early Sunday morning. Delaware State Police were called when a 20 year old returned to the Wawa with a firearm after a fight with an employee. Police spotted the suspect, identified as 20 year old John Willy of Millsboro and arrested him. They…

Two Arrested on Drug & Weapons Charges after Traffic Stop near Dover

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2024

Two men have been arrested after a traffic stop in Kent County. The vehicle they were in failed to signal as it approached Charles Polk Road near Dover – and a computer check showed that the driver, 21 year old Terrence Mears of Dover had a suspended driver’s license. The Kent County Governors Task Force…

Gov Moore Signs State of Preparedness Ahead of Arrival of Debby

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2024

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed a State of Preparedness declaration ahead of possible effects from the remnants from Hurricane Debby later this week. Possible effects could include heavy rain and winds, inland and tidal flooding. A State of Preparedness was established by executive order last November to enhance the state’s ability to respond swiftly…

DNREC: Mosquito Spraying Downstate Tuesday Evening

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2024

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, August 06, 2024: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Georgetown, Seaford, Bridgeville, Greenwood, Harrington, and Milford Near Millsboro and Laurel. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in…

BOEM Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for Offshore Wind Farm Project off Delmarva

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2024

On Friday, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) made available its final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed offshore wind farm project that will be visible from the beaches in southeast Sussex County. This large-scale project proposes to install up to 114 turbines, up to four offshore substation platforms, one meteorological tower, and…

DelDOT Public Workshop Tuesday Afternoon on Route 54 /Hudson Road Traffic Roundabout

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2024

DelDOT is holding a public workshop this afternoon to get input on the proposed improvements at the intersection of Route 54 and Hudson Road east of Selbyville. DelDOT will provide updates on the project’s design and the construction schedule. The public workshop is from 4 to 7pm at the Selbyville Middle School on Bethany Road…

UPDATED: Salisbury Police Conducting Death Investigation

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2024

UPDATED – 08/06/24 – Salisbury Police continue to investigation the death of an adult man who was pulled from the Wicomico River early Saturday morning. Police say foul play is not suspected. They are still waiting for autopsy results from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. =============================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 08/03/24 – Emergency personnel in…

Barry Beauchamp the Appointed Replacement for Maryland District 38B

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2024

The Wicomico County Central Committee has announced the selection of Barry Beauchamp as the appointed replacement for Carl Anderton in District 38B. Beauchamp’s name will be forwarded to Governor Wes Moore for confirmation this week. Beauchamp is the owner and CEO of Beauchamp Brothers Construction and is a lifelong resident of Wicomico County. Additional information…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/06/24

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2024

User 284190339 · 08 – 06 – 24 Fishing Report Monday was a decent day at the beach. On Monday afternoon I attended an advisory meeting on Black Sea Bass. It seems the brilliant minds at NOAA want to decrease the recreational catch of same by 20% because the biomass is 2.5 times the optimum…