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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/22/24

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2024

User 284190339 · 06 – 22 – 24 Fishing Report Friday was as pretty a day as you could want at the beach, but the fishing was just fair at best. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was the Surface Tension and the JC 2 both had a few flounder and sea bass from ocean…

Skimming Device Found at Felton Dollar General

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2024

Felton Police are in custody of a skimming device that was found at the Dollar General in Felton. Police say during their initial investigation it was determined the device could obtain information from credit and debit cards – it’s not known how long the device was active. The US Secret Service and Montgomery County sheriff’s…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 22, 2024

Ronnie O’Connor – Bay Shores / Selbyville – Dolly Doodle under a full moon at Fenwick Island State Park. Click for full view

Gov Moore Signs State of Preparedness Declaration in Advance of Heatwave

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2024

Last week, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a State of Preparedness declaration ahead of the heatwave that’s now gripping Delmarva. This declaration directs the Maryland Department of Emergency Management to coordinate the comprehensive preparation of State government ahead of potential impacts because of the extreme heat and humidity. According to the National Weather Service, record…

Burn Ban Now In Effect in Worcester County

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2024

The Worcester County Fire Marshal has issued a burn ban – effective immediately. This ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources – with the exception of proper use of gas and charcoal grills, campfires at the County’s commercial, State and Federal campgrounds, permitted official Ocean City bonfires, private property recreational campfires that are limited to…

Gas Prices Hold Steady Ahead of Holiday Travel – for Now

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2024

A cool down of gas prices that began a few weeks ago continues. The national price at the pump remained unchanged from last week at $3.45 per gallon thanks to lackluster demand and plentiful supplies. In Delaware the price at the pump is down 3 cents in the past week at $3.46. Officials at AAA…

Easton Man Charged in Sexual Abuse of a Minor

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2024

An Easton man has been arrested for the sexual abuse of a minor. Easton Police arrested 36 year old Carlos Perez Aldana on charges of sex abuse of a minor, 4th degree sex offense, false imprisonment and 4 counts of 2nd degree assault after a joint investigation by Easton Police and the Talbot County Department…

DE Unemployment Rates Steady

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2024

The unemployment rate for Sussex County in May remained steady from April at 3.8% and the statewide rate remained steady from April at 3.9% while the national rate increased from 3.9% to 4% in May. The largest increases in over-the-year job growth since May of 2023 was in the Private Education and Health Services sector…

Cambridge Home Damaged by Fire

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2024

A 2-alarm fire in a Cambridge home was ruled accidental by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Rescue Fire Company was called to a home on Robbins Street around 1:30 on Thursday and found fire in a 1 ½ story single family home. Firefighters brought the fire under control in about an hour – and investigators…

Two New Judges Confirmed by DE Senate; Two Reappointed

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2024

The Delaware State Senate has confirmed two judicial nominations. On Thursday the Senate confirmed the nomination of Thomas Pedersen to serve as Court of Common Pleas Judge in Sussex County and Candace Holmes to serve as Family Court Commissioner in Kent County. The State Senate also confirmed the reappointment of Family Court Judge Mardi Pyott…

FY 2025 Budget Approved by DE General Assembly

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2024

The Delaware General Assembly passed the FY 2025 budget Thursday afternoon. The $6.1-billion budget (Senate Bill 325) was passed in the State Senate with a 20 to 0 vote with Senator Brian Pettyjohn absent. Then later in the State House the measure was passed with a 38 to 3 vote – with Representatives Rich Collins,…

George Thorogood to Receive UD’s Medal of Distinction

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2024

Rocker George Thorogood will receive the University of Delaware’s Medal of Distinction Friday afternoon. Thorogood, who is a Delaware native, played his first public performance in 1973 at a small bandstand in Lane Hall – a UD residence hall. The Medal of Distinction is awarded by the Board of Trustees – and is the University’s…

UPDATED: DSP Investigating Road Rage Incident Near Smyrna

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2024

UPDATED – 06/21/24 – An investigation into a road rage incident Saturday night near Smyrna is continuing by Delaware State Police. Police say a Pennsylvania woman was northbound on State Route 1 with her 2-year-old child in the rear passenger seat, when a white SUV began drifting into her lane. Police say she honked to…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/21/24

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2024

User 284190339 · 06 – 21 – 24 Fishing Report Thursday was a pretty day, but fishing was slow. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was the Katydid had some flounder from ocean structure. The Angler brought back some kings off of bay structure. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 21, 2024

Jeanmarie Kurowski – Harrington – Patriotic Pooch. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/20/24

By Mari Lou / June 20, 2024

User 284190339 · 06 – 20 – 24 Fishing Report Wednesday was a decent beach day. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park reported a slow day on the boards. A few spot and croaker were caught on bloodworms or imitations of the same and that was about it. At Lewes…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 20, 2024

Donny Reed – Ocean City – Taking flight over Little Assawoman Bay off Route 54. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/19/24

By Mari Lou / June 19, 2024

User 284190339 · 06 – 19 – 24 Fishing Report On Tuesday Ric and I fished ocean wrecks. The sea bass were small, but I did catch an 11 and a 21-inch flounder. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Katydid had 24 flounder from ocean structure. The Angler had kingfish from bay structure. Derek Sherman caught…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 19, 2024

Remy Haynes -Seaford – Ocean City sunrise. Click for full view

UPDATED: Mid-week Visit to Rehoboth Beach from the President

By Mari Lou / June 18, 2024

UPDATED – 06/18/24 – President Biden and the First Lady arrived at the Gordons Pond parking area on Marine One just after 11pm and got into the beast for the short motorcade to their North Shores beach house in Rehoboth Beach. So far the only item on the President’s agenda for Wednesday is to receive…

UPDATED: Barricade Situation in Salisbury Ends with Safe Resolution

By Mari Lou / June 18, 2024

UPDATED – 6pm – Wicomico County Sheriff’s office was called to a home in Cedar Crossing around 4 Tuesday morning. Deputies found a female suffering from a knife wound to the forehead and supplied medical care until she was taken to Tidal Health Hospital for treatment. Deputies with help from several other agencies began negotiating…

JUNETEENTH CLOSURES

By Mari Lou / June 18, 2024

Sussex County Government offices offices closed Wicomico County – County Government Offices – closedNewland Park Landfill & Brush Pile and all external Convenience Centers – open (info – 410-548-4935)Whitehaven Ferry & Upper Ferry – closed (info – 410-543-2765) Worcester County – County Government Offices – closedAlso closed – all five Branch Libraries and Recreation and…

Blunt Rochester Files for US Senate Race

By Mari Lou / June 18, 2024

Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester has officially filed to run for the U-S Senate seat being vacated by Tom Carper. After she filed at the Department of Elections in Dover, Blunt Rochester announced the start of her statewide “Delivering for Delaware” Tour. She is challenged in the General Election in November by Republican Eric Hansen…

DSP Investigating Armed Robbery in Dover

By Mari Lou / June 18, 2024

Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery Monday night in Dover. Police were called to South State Street near Cool Springs Drive where a 16 year old on a bike was approached by a black male who pushed the teen off his bike, pointed a gun at him and took his property. The suspect…

Dover PD Investigating Shooting Incident on North Halsey Road

By Mari Lou / June 18, 2024

Dover Police are investigating a shooting incident Monday night that damaged three homes on North Halsey Road in Dover. Police say there were no injuries and currently no leads. Dover Police detectives are working to determine the number and description of the suspects and any motives for the shooting. If you have information – contact…