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Governor Matt Meyer Signs FY 2027 Budget

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2026

Delaware is ready to start the new fiscal year. Governor Matt Meyer signed the FY 2027 operating budget Tuesday afternoon. The $6.99-billion plan invests in public education, affordable housing, healthcare and the state workforce while lowering costs and expanding opportunity for Delaware families. Public education is the largest expense in the FY 2027 budget –…

Bethany Beach Independence Day Parade CANCELED

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2026

Bethany Beach has canceled it’s 250th Anniversary Parade on Friday because of the extreme heat event. Town officials are currently continuing with other July 4th events, but urge everyone to stay save, follow weather guidance, stay hydrated, limit prolonged outdoor activity and monitor official Town communication for updated regarding future celebration plans.  

Gov Moore Declares State of Preparedness Ahead of Heatwave

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2026

Governor Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness ahead of the heatwave that will grip Delmarva this week. Conditions are expected to last from Wednesday through Sunday, July 5th. The State of Preparedness ensures that Maryland is ready to protect people ahead of this extreme heat and asks Marylanders to do their part to…

DHSS Opens Cooling Stations at State Service Centers Today thru July 2

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2026

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services is opening cooling enters to provide residents with a safe place to escape the heat as a stretch of dangerously hot and humid weather arrives on Delmarva. DHSS cooling centers will be open in all three counties from today through July 2 from 8:30am to 4:30pm.  These…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/30/26

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-30-26 Fishing Report Monday was a pretty nice day at the beach and while the fishing was not exciting, it was steady. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said croaker, spot and kings were caught from Broadkill Beach on bloodworms and Fishbites. Spot and croaker were caught from the Broadkill River on the same…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2026

Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Sunset on the Rehoboth Bay at the Rehoboth Sailing Association in Dewey Beach. Click for full view

UPDATED: Gov. Meyer Asks DE PSC to Suspend Upcoming Delmarva Power Rate Increase; Response from Delmarva Power

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer is calling on the Delaware Public Service Commission to suspend the upcoming Delmarva Power rate increase on July 9th – and to keep Delmarva Power’s distribution rates at their current level while the latest request by the utility for a rate hike is reviewed by the PSC. Governor Meyer told the PSC…

Salisbury Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Assault & Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2026

A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for assault and weapons offenses. Court records show 60 year old Arnold Miles was convicted in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County in February following a 2-day trial of 1st degree assault and weapons offenses. In January 2025 after a family conflict, Miles arranged…

Mosquito Control to Spray near Milton & Lincoln Monday Evening

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2026

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 29, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: Near Milton and Lincoln. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 127, 139, and 141. All insecticides to…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/29/26

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-29-26 Fishing Report Sunday was cloudy and cool at the beach, but the fishing was generally good. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said spot and croaker were caught in decent numbers on bloodworms and Fishbites at Broadkill Beach on Sunday. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the first cobia of the season was brought in…

US Senator Injured in Lewes Crash

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2026

Senator Chris Coons was briefly hospitalized Sunday after the vehicle that he was a passenger in was involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Lewes. The crash occurred just after 10am in the area of East Savannah Road and Massachusetts Avenue. The Senator’s office released a statement Sunday afternoon which said that “a Delaware driver experienced…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2026

Chick Bradford – Harbeson – Ponies at Assateague. Click for full view

Temporary Closure of 4th Street in Lewes Tuesday for Repairs and Paving

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2026

The City of Lewes will be closing part of 4th Street on Tuesday for pothole repairs and paving. This work will be done between Savannah Road and Chestnut Street with the road closure starting around 6:30am. Work is expected to last several hours.    

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/28/26

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-28-26 Fishing Report Saturday was a bit wet around the edges, but fish were caught by those who were not afraid of melting. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said he spent a lonely day because the fishing at Broadkill Beach was Deadville. Lewes Harbour Marina had pretty much the same report as none…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2026

Donny Reed – Ocean City – Isle of Wight Park west of Ocean City. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 06/27/26

By Mari Lou / June 27, 2026

    NAME: John / 302-682-1047 ITEM: Amateur/HAM Radio DESCRIPTION: Kenwood ts 590 sg 100 watt hf transceiver, excellent condition/original box AMOUNT: $800 ITEM: Power Supply DESCRIPTION: Astron RS 35 M power supply, like new AMOUNT: $300 (both items for $1000)   NAME: Don / 410-600-5699 / West Ocean City LOOKING FOR: A 16′ –…

Early Morning Fire West of Fenwick Island on Lighthouse Road

By Mari Lou / June 27, 2026

Firefighters from Roxana were called to North Bay Marina on Route 54/Lighthouse Road near Roxana early this morning for a structure fire. Crews arriving at the scene just after 4am found smoke showing and multiple fire companies were called to assist.  Officials from Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Company say inside the building a boat caught…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/27/26

By Mari Lou / June 27, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-27-26 Fishing Report Friday was, hot, humid and just a tad breezy at the beach. My reporting stations had less than exciting reports for the day. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said a few spot and croaker were caught on bloodworms and Fishbites at Broadkill Beach on Friday. The hot weather kept the…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 27, 2026

Charles-Bethany-Tulips in Bethany Beach. Click for full view

Incarcerated Students Earn High School Diplomas as Academic Year Ends

By Mari Lou / June 26, 2026

On Thursday, 27 students in cap and gown were awarded high school diplomas during commencement ceremonies in the prison chapels at the Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution and at SCI in Georgetown. These graduates are among 42 incarcerated students who range in age from 18 to 64 who earned Groves Adult High School diplomas during the…

Cape Henlopen HS Student Appointed as 2026-27 Student Member to State Board of Education

By Mari Lou / June 26, 2026

Cape Henlopen High School’s Caleb Marcus has been appointed as the student member of the Delaware State Board of Education for the 2026-27 school year. Governor Matt Meyer announced the appointment Friday. This is a non-voting position which provides the student perspective on issues affecting Delaware’s’ public education system and helps to inform Board discussions…

Repair of Ocean View Post Office Now a Rebuild – More Delays

By Mari Lou / June 26, 2026

Senator Gerald Hocker and Representative Ron Gray learned Friday that the Ocean View Post Office now will undergo a rebuild rather than a repair. The rebuild will begin in the spring of 2027 – with completion expected in the fall. Initially the Sussex County lawmakers were told by US Senator Chris Coons that the rehab…

Legislation to Enhance Firearm Dealer Oversight in Delaware Passes in State House

By Mari Lou / June 26, 2026

Legislation that enhances firearm dealer oversight in Delaware was passed Thursday in the State House. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 300 strengthens oversight of firearms dealers by implementing an enhanced licensing system with stricter inspection, reporting and security requirements. The sponsors of the bill worked with the Delaware State Sportsmen Association, NRA and the…

Pedicabs Begin to Operate on Ocean City Boardwalk This Weekend

By Mari Lou / June 26, 2026

Something new begins this weekend on the Boardwalk in Ocean City. Pedicabs will begin operating with a soft launch – with just a handful of pedicabs operating daily as additional drivers complete their training. At full service Atlantic Pedicabs will operate a fleet of up to 20 pedicabs on the boardwalk daily from 2pm until…

Traffic Stop Near Ridgely, MD Leads to Arrest for Drugs & Weapons

By Mari Lou / June 26, 2026

A tip to the Caroline County Communications Center Thursday about a vehicle being operated recklessly on Route 404/Shore Highway in the Ridgely area resulted in a traffic stop just before 7:30pm. Deputies identified the driver as 38 year old Ryan Dailey of Laurel, Maryland who appeared nervous and attributed his erratic driving to a large pit…