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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/23/23

By Mari Lou / November 24, 2023

User 284190339 · 11 – 23 – 23 Fishing Report Thursday was the kind of holiday you spend with you loved ones and that is exactly what I did. Both of my sons came to my home and we enjoyed a fine dinner together and I hope both will stick around on Friday to help…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 24, 2023

ML – Georgetown – Trail off Hollyville Road near Millsboro. Click for full view

Two Injured in Head-on Crash Near Harbeson

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2023

A head-on crash on Hollymount Road near Indian Mission Road just after 6:30 Wednesday night sent two people to the hospital. Delaware State Police say a 21 year old Lewes man driving a Sebring crossed the center line colliding with an Edge driven by a 52 year old Lewes woman. Both were hospitalized with what…

UPDATED: Woodland Ferry to Reopen Friday Morning

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2023

UPDATED – 11/23/23 – DelDOT officials say the Woodland Ferry passed its US Coast Guard inspection earlier this week. It is closed for Thanksgiving but will reopen with normal hours on Friday. ====================================================== Closure of the Woodland Ferry – for annual US Coast Guard inspection. The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the Woodland Ferry will…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/22/23

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2023

User 284190339 · 11 – 22 – 23 Fishing Report Wednesday and Thursday saw small craft advisories up so I don’t think many, if any, boats made it out to the ocean or bay. That is a shame for folks who count on some fishing on Thanksgiving morning as I did with my two sons…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2023

Claire Christopher – Philadelphia – MountAire plant in Millsboro. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/21/23

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2023

User 284190339 · 11 – 21 – 23 Fishing Report Tuesday saw gale warnings and rain so if anyone went fishing I fear for their sanity. The new year does not look good for fishing for summer flounder, black sea bass and bluefish. All three will see a cut in overall landings based on data…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2023

Bud Luzier – Millsboro sunset. Click for full view

Democrat Jane Hovington to Run for 37th District House Seat in Special Election

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2023

The Sussex County Democratic Party has chosen Jane Hovington as candidate in the upcoming Special Election for the 37th District House seat that was recently vacated by former Representative Ruth Briggs King. Hovington has lived in Georgetown for more than 35 years and has a long history of public service. The special election is scheduled…

UPDATED: Election Day in Delmar, Maryland

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2023

UPDATED – Delmar, Maryland officials say that Benjamin Jorden ran unopposed and returns to the Mayor’s office. As for the Town Commission – voters have reelected Jack Lenox. Ronald Nembhard has been elected to fill the second open seat. ============================== ORIGINAL STORY – It’s Election Day in Delmar, Maryland. Voters will elect two candidates for…

Berlin House Fire Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2023

Berlin firefighters were called for a residential fire around 11 Tuesday morning on Sinepuxent Road. Crews arriving at the scene found fire coming from all sides of the single story home. The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s office investigated and say the fire began in a bedroom where a single occupant was sleeping. That occupant was…

Dover Man Arrested for Assault in Milford

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2023

Milford Patrol officers were contacted Friday by a subject asking for help to get property from a residence on NW 2nd Street. As police were heading to that location the subject called to say he’d been assaulted by someone at the residence. Officers arriving at the scene contacted the victim who had visible injuries and…

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals finds MD’s HQL Unconstitutional

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2023

The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has found Maryland’s handgun qualification law unconstitutional. The plaintiffs Maryland Shall Issue first brought this Second Amendment challenge in 2016. Twice the district court dismissed the challenge – but on their third appeal the plaintiffs did present merits of their constitutional claims. The Handgun Qualification Law does not prohibit…

DE Poultry Growers Take Precautions – Avian Influenza Found in Caroline County Broiler Flock

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2023

Delaware poultry owners – including commercial producers and backyard flock owners – should take precautions to protect their flocks from disease. A commercial broiler flock in Caroline County, Maryland has preliminarily confirmed to have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Further confirmation from the US Department of Ag’s National Veterinary Services Lab is pending.…

Two Juveniles Arrested After Chase in Stolen Car in Claymont

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2023

Two juveniles have been arrested after Delaware State Police spotted a Volvo with Pennsylvania tags speeding on Darley Road in Claymont. Police attempted a traffic stop after a computer check showed the vehicle was stolen on November 19th. The driver refused to stop and police chased the vehicle which was traveling at an unsafe speed.…

Special Election for 37th District House Seat Set for December 21st

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2023

A special election for the now-vacant 37th District House seat will be held on Thursday, December 21st. Former state representative Ruth Briggs King resigned from the House effective Wednesday, November 15th – that triggered a state law governing special elections, and a writ of election must be issued within 10 days of the vacancy occurring…

DSP Investigating Shooting in Dover Sunday

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2023

Delaware State Police were called to Bayhealth Hospital Kent Campus Sunday morning just before 3am for a report of a 44 year old man who was being treated for gunshot wounds. Police learned the victim was asleep in his camper at the rear of a home on North Old Mill Road in Dover whens an…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/20/23

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2023

User 284190339 · 11 – 20 – 23 Fishing Report Small craft advisories will turn into gale warnings with heavy rain so I don’t think there will be much fishing for the next few days. I spent some time outside on Monday and it was darn cold. The only Monday fishing report I had was…

Pocomoke Residents Charged with Animal Cruelty

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2023

Worcester County Animal Control responded to an animal complaint on Bonneville Avenue in Pocomoke on October 2nd. Two dogs were found on the porch in a crate – one of them was dead. Officers noticed evidence of other dogs being neglected, but residents refused to meet with officers at the scene. A warrant was obtained…

$4-million Federal Highway Administration Digital Construction Grant Awarded for DelDOT

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2023

Delaware’s Congressional Delegation Monday announced that DelDOT will receive a $4-million grant through the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration’s Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems grant program. Senators Carper, Coons and Congresswoman Blunt Rochester sent a letter to the US DOT in support of DelDOT’s application in August. This grant program was created by…

AG Jennings Announces $30-million Order Against Student Lender for Illegal Practices

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2023

A Delaware bankruptcy court has approved a stipulated judgment that will require bankrupt student lender Prehired to provide over $30-million in relief to student borrowers nationwide. Delaware AG Kathy Jennings says Prehired made false promises of job placement, trapping students with income share loans that violated the law and resorted to abusive debt collection practices…

UPDATED: Sussex Central HS Principal Fired by Indian River School District

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2023

Over the weekend, Sussex Central High School principal, Dr. Bradley Layfield, was fired by the District School Board. Layfield’s attorney, Thomas Neuberger says that the notice came in written form on Saturday. This incident began in May when the Indian River School District announced that ‘some staff’ had been placed on administrative leave. This, in…

Fire Near Snow Hill Saturday Remains Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2023

A residential structure fire Saturday afternoon in Snow Hill is under investigation by the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s office. Snow Hill firefighters were called around 2pm for a fire on Figgs Landing Road and found significant smoke and fire conditions throughout the single story home. Fire officials say the home is a complete loss. No…

Fire at J&J Contracting Storage Facility in Felton Saturday – Accidental

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2023

A commercial building fire on South Dupont Highway in Felton Saturday afternoon has been ruled accidental by the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office. Felton Community firefighters were called by a rental tenant at the J&J Contracting Storage Facility just after 2:30pm. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy smoke and fire inside the building. Assistance…

Public Comment on MD Offshore Wind Project Ends at 11:59pm Monday

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2023

A draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Maryland Offshore Wind project was announced at the end of September and published in the Federal Register on October 6 – opening a 45-day public comment period. That public comment period ends at 11:59pm tonight. Fenwick Island officials encourage residents to submit comments. They say the lease…