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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 25, 2024

Anne Shreeve – Milford – Just after sunrise at Hearthstone Manor in Milford. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/24/24

By Mari Lou / July 24, 2024

User 284190339 · 07 – 24 – 24 Fishing Report Tuesday saw reasonable weather and decent fishing. When I asked Lewes Harbour Marina how the fishing was the reply was “Terrible!” The Katydid had five triggerfish. A private boat caught six flounder over ocean structure and the Angler had kings over bay structure. Breakwater Tackle…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 24, 2024

Margaret May – Lewes – New neighbors. Click for full view

Key Bridge Rebuild Receives Federal Environmental Approval; RFP for Engineering Consultant Open

By Mari Lou / July 23, 2024

Key federal environmental approvals have been received by the Maryland Transportation Authority and State Highway Administration for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a Categorical Exclusion (CE) classification and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approval for the Rebuild Project after it was determined that…

Dredging Expected to Begin in Ocean City Inlet

By Mari Lou / July 23, 2024

Dredging operations are expected to take place in the Ocean City inlet beginning Wednesday through July 30th. The work will focus on two priority areas from the last round of Inlet work – as well as the junction between the Isle of Wight and Inlet channels. The US Army Corps of Engineers will be conduction…

DSP Arrest 1 in Smyrna Armed Robbery; One Suspect Still at Large

By Mari Lou / July 23, 2024

A 17 year old from Middletown has been arrested in connection from an armed robbery that occurred just before 9:30pm on July 6 at the intersection of Joseph Wick Drive and Willowwood Drive in Smyrna. Delaware State Police say a 17 year old victim was walking home when he was approached by 2 unknown black…

Dover PD Investigating Officer-Involved Firearms Discharge

By Mari Lou / July 23, 2024

Dover Police were attempting to contact a Smyrna man in a vehicle in the parking lot of the Sleep Inn Hotel Monday afternoon. Members of the SORT unit were attempting to arrest 22 year old Millard Richardson as the result of a firearm and gang investigation – and had information that he was in possession…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/23/24

By Mari Lou / July 23, 2024

User 284190339 · 07 – 23 – 24 Fishing Report The little rain on Monday didn’t hurt the fishing. Old Inlet reported a steady bite of striped bass on Sunday evening for those who drifted sand fleas at Indian River Inlet. There were slot fish in the 28 to 31-inch class as well as those…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 23, 2024

Dianne Burk – Milford – Peony Whispers. Click for full view

Gov Moore Announces Federal Grants to Support Maryland’s Climate Goals & Create Green Jobs

By Mari Lou / July 22, 2024

Maryland Governor Wes Moore Monday announced $130-million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants from the US EPA that will help Maryland to become one of the greenest states in the country – and support the creation of thousands of new green jobs. Moore says these grants will also support workforce training for local workers on emerging…

Two Retired Vessels Join Redbird Reef

By Mari Lou / July 22, 2024

A retired City of Baltimore fireboat and a World War II-era tugboat have now become a part of The Redbird Reef which is off the coast of Delaware east of the Indian River Inlet. The two vessels were sunk just after 10am and just after 11am – and have already become a haven for marine…

Chincoteague Pony Beach Walk This Morning

By Mari Lou / July 22, 2024

The 99th annual Chincoteague pony swim will take place on Wednesday in Chincoteague. Over the weekend the south and north herds were rounded up and early this morning were taken on the annual beach walk on Assateague Island. Tomorrow the ponies will get vet checks before they swim the channel on Wednesday to Chincoteague. The…

Texas Man Pleads Guilty to International Money Laundering Conspiracy; Victims Include the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office

By Mari Lou / July 22, 2024

A guilty plea by 42 year old Jon Briceno of Katy, Texas. The US Attorney for the District of Maryland and Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli say Briceno pleaded guilty on Friday, July 19th, to conspiracy to commit money laundering. Officials say he laundered over $8.7-million in proceeds of various frauds – including romance schemes…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/22/24

By Mari Lou / July 22, 2024

User 284190339 · 07 – 22 – 24 Fishing Report Sunday saw another good weather day at the beach with fishing remaining steady. Lewes Harbour Marina told us that the Katydid had flounder from ocean structure. The head boat Angler caught spot and croaker from bay structure. A private boat used sand fleas to bring…

Reaction to President Biden Ending 2024 Campaign for President

By Mari Lou / July 21, 2024

On Sunday, President Biden announced that he would end his 2024 campaign for President – and that he would endorse Kamala Harris for President. Reaction is beginning to come in to the news. From Delaware Minority Leader Mike Ramone “For more than 50 years, President Biden has given Delaware a national voice and served our…

UPDATED & BREAKING: President Biden to End 2024 Presidential Campaign

By Mari Lou / July 21, 2024

President Biden has been in Rehoboth Beach for the past several days – isolating as he recovers from Covid-19. Up until Saturday he had been adamant that he would not step down from his 2024 campaign for re-election. That all changed today when he announced that he will drop out of the 2024 campaign –…

Wilmington Man Arrested After Traffic Stop in Dewey Beach

By Mari Lou / July 21, 2024

A traffic stop by Dewey Beach Police Friday night led to the arrest of a Wilmington man on a variety of charges. Police detected the odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside the vehicle and the driver handed police a New York driver’s license belonging to another person. The driver was later identified as 36…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/21/24

By Mari Lou / July 21, 2024

User 284190339 · 07 – 21 – 24 Fishing Report Saturday was another nice day at the beach with a bit more wind out of the southeast. There was very little change in the fishing. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Port-A-Bella brought in a 150-pound bigeye tuna and 20 dolphin on Saturday. The Angler found…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 21, 2024

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – On the Ocean City boardwalk – reflection off the window. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 07/20/24

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2024

Alex – 302-864-8381 – LOOKING FOR: Good tin – 8 Feet long Bill 302-448-6310 – 15 to 20 Wooden fence rails – FREE Jacob – 302-922-4059 – Centennial Cherry dining room table 6 chairs – $75 – Centennial Side Tables – $50 or $100 FOR ALL Vicki – 302-645-2790 – Scotts Spreader SPEEDY 1000 –…

Laurel Police Arrest 4 After Drug Dealing Investigations

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2024

Laurel Police have arrested 4 people after search warrants were executed simultaneously on Friday at two residences in the Hollybrook Apartment Complex – in the 800 Building and the 1400 Building. The search warrants end two multi-month drug dealing investigations which resulted in the recovery of a loaded firearm and the seizure of several hundred…

DE Ag & Animal Welfare Officials Warn Against Taking Lost Dogs to the Pound

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2024

Kennel cough has been identified in Delaware. Department of Agriculture officials say the disease was found in late June – affecting shelter and rescue dogs. Kennel cough causes upper and lower respiratory signs and death. Symptoms include lethargy, lack of appetite, fever, difficulty breathing. Officials say that as of July 11th three Delaware animal shelters…

DPH: Health Alert – Alpha-gal Syndrome/Lone Star Tick Bite Now Reportable in Delaware

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2024

Delaware Public Health officials have confirmed six cases of Alpha-gal Syndrome in the First State – and AGS is now reportable in Delaware. AGS is not caused by an infection – but is an allergic condition and is associated with the bite of a lone star tick – but may be caused by other types…

PA Man Arrested for Domestic Incident in Rehoboth Beach

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2024

A Pennsylvania man was arrested by Rehoboth Beach Police after a domestic incident at a local hotel last week. Police contacted 45 year old Joseph Milano of Columbia, PA and the victim, Milano’s 34 year old girlfriend. Police learned the two had been arguing for several hours when the argument became physical and Milano struck…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/20/24

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2024

User 284190339 · 07 – 20 – 24 Fishing Report Friday was as close to a perfect day as you will ever get at the Delaware beaches. The wind was light southeast and the sky was clear and blue I had a morning appointment, but right after lunch my wife Barbara and I were up…