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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/07/24

By Mari Lou / November 7, 2024

User 284190339 · 11 – 07 – 24 Fishing Report Wednesday saw winds from the southwest at 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20. I had a trip scheduled on the Angler out of Ocean City, Maryland that I canceled and rebooked for November 13th. When I called Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 7, 2024

Cliff Grunstra – Milton – Beach Plum Island sunset. Click for full view

UPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Crash Near Seaford that Left 1 Dead & 3 Injured

By Mari Lou / November 6, 2024

UPDATE 11/6/24:  The Delaware State Police have identified 64-year-old Dwayne Jackson of Seaford, Delaware as the man who died in a fatal two-vehicle crash near Seaford on November 4th. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Original Post: A crash near Seaford around 8:15 Monday night has left…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/06/24

By Mari Lou / November 6, 2024

User 284190339 · 11 – 06 – 24 Fishing Report Tuesday was a little better than Monday with an excellent catch of sea bass an improved action at Indian River Inlet. Lewes Harbour Marina only had one boat out, but that boat was the Katydid and she brought in 120 black sea bass. Old Inlet…

Congressman Harris Re-elected in Maryland, Wicomico County Executive Charter Resolution Defeated

By Mari Lou / November 6, 2024

There are still 13 precincts that have not yet reported in Maryland. However, the Harris/Walz ticket has easily won the Old Line State with nearly 60% of the vote to Trump/Vance’s 37%. In the Maryland US Senate race, the former P-G County Executive, Angela Alsobrooks defeated Republican and former Governor Larry Hogan with 52% of…

Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan Wins Re-election

By Mari Lou / November 6, 2024

Rick Meehan will return for his 10th term as Mayor of Ocean City. He was challenged by former city councilman Peter Buas. Meehan won another 2 year term winning 1324 votes to Buas’s 1132. There were four seats up for election on the City Council. Incumbents John Gehrig and Tony DeLuca were the top vote-getters…

UPDATED: Disappointment for Delaware Republicans

By Mari Lou / November 6, 2024

It’s been a disappointing night for Delaware Republicans. While Sussex County voted for the Trump/Vance ticket – Delaware voted for the Harris/Walz who received 56% of the vote thanks to big turnout in New Castle County. At midnight, there are still 4 districts that have not reported, but voter turnout was better than in past…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 6, 2024

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – OC sunrise. Click for full view

Sarah McBride Wins in Historic Election for Congress

By Mari Lou / November 5, 2024

McBride Wins in Historic Election for Congress Wilmington, DE — Tonight, surrounded by her family, friends, and hundreds of supporters, Sarah McBride thanked the thousands of Delawareans who came together behind her campaign in her race to be the next Congresswoman for Delaware’s At-Large Congressional District. The AP called the race for Delaware’s At-Large congressional race…

Mike Ramone Statement on Election

By Mari Lou / November 5, 2024

Mike Ramone Statement on Election   Wilmington, DE—Please find the below statement from Representative Mike Ramone following the results of tonight’s election:   “For more than 16 years, I have been a voice of reason for Delaware,” said Minority Leader Mike Ramone. “I am proud of my legacy, fighting for commonsense solutions to the issues…

2024 Sussex County Return Day – Georgetown Road Closings

By Mari Lou / November 5, 2024

Return Day festivities will begin in Georgetown on Wednesday evening. The Circle will be closed to all traffic beginning at 4pm on Wednesday and will remain closed until the end of the ceremonies on Thursday afternoon. On Thursday the parade route will be closed at 12:30pm.  There has been a change in the parade route…

Power Restored in Smyrna – Generators Helped at Polling Locations

By Mari Lou / November 5, 2024

Late this morning the Town of Smyrna posted that they were experiencing a town-wide power outage. The Talk of Delmarva was able to learn that the problem was an equipment issue. GOP Chair Julianne Murray says that voting was interrupted, but generators were in place quickly at the three polling locations affected in Smyrna. Just…

City of Salisbury to Install Crosswalk Wednesday at Pemberton & Harrison Drives

By Mari Lou / November 5, 2024

The City of Salisbury Department of Field Operations will be installing a crosswalk at the intersection of Pemberton and Harrison Drives on Nov. 6, 2024 beginning at 9 a.m.   The work will be in front of Pemberton Elementary School and will take approximately four hours. Drivers should exercise extra caution in the area and…

Milling & Paving on Rehoboth Ave to Begin Tonight

By Mari Lou / November 5, 2024

Milling will begin on Rehoboth Avenue at 8pm Tuesday, November 5. Starting November 6, milling and paving will take place from 6pm to 6am Sunday evening through Friday morning. The first area for milling work is expected to be between 2nd Street and the boardwalk, initially heading east from 2nd street and then back west…

DEGOP Voter Integrity HOTLINE

By Mari Lou / November 5, 2024

Voters wishing to report something can call (302) 600-4163 or can go online to delaware.protectthevote.com When Julianne Murray was elected Republican Party Chair in Delaware, she promised that election integrity would be a priority after the seeds of doubt that have been planted around the security of elections in the past several years. Last year…

UPDATED: Crash Saturday Leaves a Dagsboro Man Dead

By Mari Lou / November 5, 2024

UPDATED – 11/05/24 – Delaware State Police have identified 79-year-old William Blatt of Dagsboro as the man who died in a fatal bicycle crash in Dagsboro on Saturday evening.  ========================================================================= A Dagsboro man is dead after he was struck by a pickup truck Saturday evening on Route 113 in the area of Cricket Street. Delaware…

Multiple Fire Crews Battle Bethany Beach House Fire

By Mari Lou / November 5, 2024

Firefighters from Bethany Beach were called to a home on Tingle Avenue in Bethany Beach just before 6pm Monday. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy fire throughout the home. Additional stations from Sussex County and Ocean City were called to assist or provide cover up. The fire was put under control at 7:30pm.  Firefighters…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/05/24

By Mari Lou / November 5, 2024

User 284190339 · 11 – 05 – 24 Fishing Report Monday saw very little fishing in the ocean, but at least one boat did fish in Delaware Bay. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that Captain Brent on the Katydid ran a Delaware Bay trip and found a black drum and some tog on bay structure. At…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 5, 2024

Walt Palmer – Patriotism on display at Cape Henlopen High School

Former Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Charged with Campaign Sign Theft

By Mari Lou / November 4, 2024

Rehoboth Beach Police have arrested former City Commissioner, 78 year old Richard Byrne, after an investigation into the theft of campaign signs. Police were contacted on October 30th that a candidate’s campaign signs had been removed on multiple occasions. On Monday, November 4, police observed Byrne in possession of several of the stolen signs in…

Honorable Christian Wright Joins DE Court of Chancery as Magistrate in Chancery

By Mari Lou / November 4, 2024

The Honorable Christian Wright has joined the Delaware Court of Chancery as Magistrate in Chancery. Court officials say he plans to handle cases throughout the State of Delaware – his chambers will be located in Wilmington. This is one of two newly funded Magistrate in Chancery positions which were designed to aid the court in…

Berlin Woman Dead After Struck by Vehicle Saturday Night in Worcester County

By Mari Lou / November 4, 2024

The investigation into a deadly pedestrian crash in Berlin area on Saturday night just after 10 continues by Maryland State Police. Police have identified the victim as 49 year old Carolyn Long of Berlin. Preliminary investigation shows Long was walking north on Route 611 in the area of Landings Boulevard when she was struck by…

Dover Man Arrested After 5-Month Drug Investigation

By Mari Lou / November 4, 2024

A Dover man has been arrested after a search warrant was executed at an apartment on Webb Lane in Dover Estates on October 31st. Members of the Kent County Drug Unit and Kent County Governor’s Task Force executed the search warrant following a five-month investigation of 36 year old Samuel Seymour of Dover and the…

Early Voting Popular in Sussex County

By Mari Lou / November 4, 2024

Sunday was the last day that Delaware voters could vote early. The only options left are by absentee ballot or voting at your assigned polling location on Tuesday. The Department of Elections reports on Early and Absentee voting show statewide – about 31.1% of voters have already cast a ballot heading into Election Day on…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/04/24

By Mari Lou / November 4, 2024

User 284190339 · 11 – 04 – 24 Fishing Report Sunday was an interesting day. No boats left Anglers Dock and no one answered the phone at Old Inlet Bait and Tackle or Hook ‘em or Cook ‘em. Patty at Captain Bones in Odessa said white perch have been caught from the fishing pier at…