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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-4-23

By Mari Lou / July 5, 2023

User 284190339 · 07 – 04 – 23 Fishing Report The Fourth of July saw some pretty good fishing weather and fishing followed suit. At Lewes Harbour Marina, they told us the Surface Tension brought in flounder to 6 pounds caught over ocean structure by the Florin party. They used Ocean Arsenal Squid Things and…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 5, 2023

Carol Tabor – At the James Farm – abandoned flops. Click for full view

Monday Morning Crisfield Fire – Arson

By Mari Lou / July 4, 2023

An investigation by Maryland State Fire Marshals has determined a fire on Locust Street in Crisfield was arson. Crisfield firefighters were called just after 5 Monday morning and found fire venting to the outside of the home. Officials say the home was vacant and there was no evidence of smoke alarms or a sprinkler system.…

AUDIO: The Declaration of Independence

By Mari Lou / July 4, 2023

User 284190339 · 2023 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE The annual Talk of Delmarva staff reading of the Declaration of Independence. Happy 4th of July!!

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-3-23

By Mari Lou / July 4, 2023

User 284190339 · 07 – 03 – 23 Fishing Report Monday was still a little windy on the ocean with 10 to 15 knots out of the southwest and gusts to 20 knots. This made for difficult drifting conditions and that cut down on the flounder action. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid did manage…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 4, 2023

Dianne Burk – Milford – Fireworks over Lincoln – HAPPY 4TH OF JULY. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-2-23

By Mari Lou / July 3, 2023

User 284190339 · 07 – 02 – 23 Fishing Report Sunday was a bit breezy on the open water so most boats fished the bay or stayed at the dock or on their trailers. At Lewes Harbour Marina, they told us on Saturday the Surface Tension had Tim and his crew out for some deep-water…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 3, 2023

Dianne Burk – Milford – July4 – at the South Bowers VFC on Thompsonville Road north of Milford. Click for full view

Georgetown Man Arrested for DUI

By Mari Lou / July 2, 2023

A Georgetown man has been arrested after he was spotted by a trooper on patrol speeding on Mount Joy Road east of Millsboro Sunday morning just after midnight. Delaware State Police say the trooper then saw the driver, identified as 23 year old Miguel Santos-Chavez of Georgetown, swerve off the road and into the grass…

Fenwick Island Dredging of 2 Boating Channels – Public Comment Period on 1st Application Now Open

By Mari Lou / July 2, 2023

Fenwick Island officials are looking at more dredging – but this time for two boating channels in the Little Assawoman Bay to improve navigation and boater safety. The town has recently filed permit applications with DNREC and the Army Corps of Engineers. A public comment period is now open regarding the first application until July…

Rehoboth Beach Fireworks Sunday Night; Beach Closures Begin at 9am/Roads at 6pm

By Mari Lou / July 2, 2023

Tonight’s fireworks in Rehoboth Beach have changed just a little – they will be launched from the beach at New Castle Street, so the beach from south of Philadelphia Street to Stockley will be closed beginning at 9 this morning. The boardwalk from Stockley to Hickman will also be closed beginning at 9 along with…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 7-1-23

By Mari Lou / July 2, 2023

User 284190339 · 07 – 01 – 23 Fishing Report Saturday started July off with some pretty good fishing. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Bill told us The Jay Sea II, the Katydid and the Grizzly came back from ocean structure with limits of flounder. At least one private boat took advantage of the first day…

Several EV Bills Wait for Governor’s Signature; HB 123 Passes in House – Would Give General Assembly Role in EV Mandate Decision

By Mari Lou / July 2, 2023

While an Electric Vehicle mandate that would implement the California Advanced Clean Cars II protocols is still being considered by DNREC, several bills concerning Electric Vehicles were passed in the General Assembly – most in the last month of the session. House Bill 10 deals with the Electric School Bus program and House Bill 12…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 7-1-23

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2023

John – 415-205-9844 – GARAGE SALE 30305 Vines Creek Road, Suite 201 Dagsboro Sat, July 1 & Sun, July 2 8am to 3pm – beep horn to get attention   Mike – 443-750-0893 – Brand new, never used, wide bicycle seat – $10 Mark – 610-653-5702 – LOOKING FOR: Garage space to store 20ft Jaguar…

DE Legislative Session Comes to an End

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2023

Governor John Carney has signed Delaware’s spending plans Friday evening. The State House passed House Bills 195 and HB196 – the Budget & Supplemental Appropriations bills – a week ago. Both measures were passed in the State Senate on Thursday. HB 197 – the Grants-in-Aid legislation was passed with unanimous votes in both the House…

Price at the Pump in MD Jumps with Automatic Gas Tax Increase

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2023

Expect to pay more at the pump in Maryland as the automatic gas tax increase has gone into effect. The tax increased by more than 10% – bringing the Maryland total gas tax to 47 cents per gallon. Governor Wes Moore recently announced his support at legislative action to address the automatic tax increase during…

Personal Use Marijuana Now Legal in Maryland

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2023

At midnight, adult use marijuana became legal in the State of Maryland. Maryland law imposes a 9% sales and use tax on retail sales of adult use cannabis and cannabis products – the same rate as alcoholic beverages. Smoking of marijuana is not allowed anywhere in public – indoors and outside. It is only permitted…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 6-30-23

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2023

User 284190339 · 06 – 30 – 23 Fishing Report Friday was a beautiful day to be on the water and lots of fish were caught. We don’t usually begin with a freshwater catch, but this fish is pretty special. Johnathan Stoddard from Georgetown caught an 8-pound, 2-ounce large-mouth bass out of the head of…

UPDATED: Pete Schwartzkopf Steps Down as House Speaker

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2023

UPDATED: 07/01/23 – After the dinner break, the State House passed House Resolution 25 which elects Valerie Longhurst as Speaker of the House for the duration of the 152nd General Assembly. ====================================== The worst kept secret in the State House was brought forward just before 6pm on the last day of the General Assembly session.…

Wicomico County Man Sentenced to Life Plus 25 Years for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2023

Wicomico County Associate Judge of the Circuit Court Karen Dean has sentenced 39 year old Kenny Vansant of Wicomico County to life plus 25 years in prison. Vansant was convicted of two counts of sexual abuse of a minor, 2nd degree sexual offense, 3rd degree sexual offense, 4th degree sexual offense and 2nd degree assault.…

DSP Arrest Bridgeville Man on Drug Offenses after Pursuit

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2023

A Bridgeville man has been arrested on numerous criminal charges after a pursuit and foot chase Thursday morning in Bridgeville. Delaware State Police spotted a moped on Mill Park Drive without a registration plate. When police tried to stop the moped the driver, 22 year old De’Andre Barham, took off – riding through several backyards…

Saturday a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Particulate Pollution

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2023

Saturday is a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for particulate matter in Delaware as light to moderate southeasterly winds recirculate smoke from the Canadian wildfires into Delaware. Also high pressure, warm temperatures and partly sunny skies will aid in ozone development pushing air quality to levels unhealthy for sensitive groups for particulate matter and…

Three Dover Teens Charged by Dover Police after Weapons Investigation

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2023

Dover Police have arrested 3 teens on weapons offenses after an investigation into firearms Wednesday evening. Police were on Willis Road and contacted 19 year old Lavar Dickson-Lewis and a group of juveniles. Dickson-Lewis and a 17 year old boy ran from police, but the 17 year old fell and a handgun fell out of…

MSP to Increase Enforcement Statewide Over July 4th Holiday

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2023

Expect to see increased police enforcement over the July 4th weekend to prevent dangerous driving behaviors and to save lives as area roads see more people traveling for the holiday. The SPIDRE team will focus on enforcement efforts of impaired, distracted and aggressive driving, speeding and other violations that contribute to highway tragedy. In the…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 6-29-23

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2023

We had another good weather day on Thursday and plenty of fish were caught. Patty at Captain Bones in Odessa told us some big snakeheads have been caught in the local ponds such as Garrison’s Lake, Lake Como and Becks Pond. These fish are invasive and must be retained. Soft plastic frogs or large minnows…