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Fenwick Island officials are warning boaters to watch for very shallow water on the bayside. Officials say the main channel at the point at the Ditch has shoaled over with very shallow water (between Core 5 and 4 on the map). Small boats may be able to navigate there, but larger boats should be very…
User 284190339 · 04-11-26 Fishing Report Friday was a bit warmer than Thursday, but a small craft advisory was still posted and boats that tried to fish the ocean generally found the going rough. Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic said anglers soaking bloodworms or cut, fresh bunker at Collins Beach, Greens Beach or Woodland…
Chick Bradford – Harbeson – at Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view
Legislation that Maryland Senate Republicans say was rushed through a committee vote to the Senate floor Thursday met with a sustained floor fight from Senate Republicans. Lawmakers say they were given 1 hour to review Senate Bill 791 – the Community Trust Act, which deals with immigration enforcement. Advocates were granted access – however law…
A Crisfield man has been arrested by the Somerset County Narcotics Task Force after a successful initiative aimed at combating illegal drug distribution in Somerset County. Police arrested 29 year old Jawyne Antonio Taylor on April 1st – he is charged with three counts of possession with the intent to distribute narcotics – including suspected…
UPDATED – 04/10/26 –Â After announcing his intention to run for the 41st District House seat, John Atkins has filed to run for the seat. He is the third Republican to file for the seat being vacated by Rich Collins, who is retiring at the end of the current term. Atkins, who represented the district as…
Two from Felton have been arrested on felony drug charges after Probation and Parole was assisted by the Kent County Governor’s Task Force with an administrative search at the home of 47 year old Eric Cane on Jessica Lane in Felton. Before the search officers saw Cane in a hand-to-hand transaction with an unknown person…
The City of Lewes will hold a Community Bonfire and Volunteer Appreciation event on Saturday at Johnnie Walker Beach from 6 to 8pm. Help celebrate the volunteers who help make Lewes special – and enjoy music, beach games, food trucks and more. Bring your beach chairs, blankets and your favorite fireside treats. The parking lot…
It’s time to PLAY BALL as Little Leaguers take to the fields around Delmarva over the next month. This Saturday Lewes Little League will hold opening ceremonies and begin play along with Snow Hill, Willards, Fruitland and West Salisbury in Maryland. On Friday, April 17th – Milford and Laurel Little Leagues will celebrate opening day…
CLOSINGS/DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS – April 10     last updated 650am SCHOOLS CLOSED Somerset County Public Schools 2 HOURS Accomack County Public Schools Caroline County Public Schools – now a full school day rather than scheduled half school day Dorchester County Public Schools 90 MINUTES Promise Prep School / Fruitland Talbot County Public Schools Wicomico…
User 284190339 · 04-10-26 Fishing Report Thursday was cold and windy. Patty at Captain Bones in Odessa said striped bass have been caught from Woodland Beach on bloodworms and bunker. The stripers range in size above and below the 28 to 31-inch slot. Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic reported that striped bass have been…
Theresa Olsen – Millville – Sunset at Holts Landing. Click for full view
User 284190339 · 04-09-26 Fishing Report Wednesday was cold and windy. Patty at Captain Bones in Odessa recorded one of, it not the biggest, rainbow trout of the year. Randy Tyndall caught the Delaware Citation 8.64-pound monster out of Red Clay Creek on a Rooster Tail. It was not that long ago when Red Clay…
User 284190339 · 04-08-26 Fishing Report Tuesday was sunny and windy with small craft advisories up all day and into Wednesday morning when we have a freeze advisory posted. Lewes Harbour Marina told us it was another lonely day with no boats out and no fish on the cleaning table. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle…
Joe Hurst – Dagsboro – Sundown across the Indian River. Click for full view
A residential fire is under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Just before noon on Monday firefighters in Houston were called for a fire on Front Street and crews arriving at the scene found fire throughout the two-story home. It was determined the residence was not occupied and an evacuation was ordered – the…
DNREC has started a statewide assessment of wastewater and drinking water infrastructure conditions at manufactured home communities (MHCs) throughout the state. Many MHCs are in underserved communities and some systems are believed to be outdated, poorly maintained or in various stages of disrepair. Over 170 MHCs have been identified so far. The first phase of…
UPDATED – 04/07/26 –Â The special election in Ocean City to fill a vacancy on the City Council has been rescheduled for Friday, May 8th. Earlier this week Councilman Larry Yates announced his immediate resignation due to health concerns. Residents who are interested in running for one of the open council seats have until this Friday,…
There will be an election on May 9th to elect two candidates to the Lewes City Council. The filing deadline was last Thursday and city officials tell the Talk of Delmarva that three candidates have filed. Incumbents Joe Elder and Timothy Ritzert are challenged by Kevin Keane. The City Council will confirm the election and…
A $230.8-million Powerball Jackpot ticket was sold in Delaware for the April 6th drawing. Delaware Lottery officials say the winning ticket was purchased at the Acme on East Main Street in Middletown. This is one of the largest Powerball jackpot wins in recent years and is a significant moment for both the Delaware Lottery and…
Local, Regional and State law enforcement today announced the culmination of a long-term narcotics investigation targeting a major drug trafficking organization, which was responsible for distributing narcotics throughout the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia, as well as Baltimore and lower Delaware. Significant quantities of illegal drugs, weapons and money was seized associated with the…
User 284190339 · 04-07-26 Fishing Report Monday saw plenty of sunshine and plenty of wind to go along with it. Lewes Harbour told me they didn’t see or hear of a fish all day. On Saturday April 6, there will be a clean up of Concord Pond near Seaford. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources…
Governor Matt Meyer has nominated Robert Osmond to serve as Delaware’s next Chief Information Officer of the Department of Technology and Information (DTI). Osmond has served as the CIO for Virginia since 2022, where he has overseen statewide cybersecurity efforts, managed IT infrastructure and more. Current Acting CIO Jordan Schulties will continue to serve Delaware…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Friday joined a coalition of 24 states in a federal lawsuit challenging President Trump’s Executive Order #14399 to restrict voter eligibility and mail voting to lists of voters pre-authorized by the federal government – interfering with states’ constitutional authority to administer elections. In a release Jennings says that this…
After no reports since the December 2025 Labor Review in January, the Delaware Department of Labor has released the Labor Review for January. At the end of March, the Department of Labor sent out a release that between December and January, more than 12,000 new claims were filed causing a backlog – which has now been…