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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 12/01/23

By Mari Lou / December 2, 2023

User 284190339 · 12 – 01 – 23 Fishing Report My daily fishing reports are done until spring, but I will be back with updates should the big striped bass make a showing at the mouth of Delaware Bay or anywhere along the Delaware coast. Right now, they are in abundance in New Jersey and…

Long Neck Area Fire Friday Morning Accidental

By Mari Lou / December 1, 2023

Firefighters from the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company were called to Robin Hoods Loop in Sherwood Forest near Long Neck just after 11 Friday morning where they found heavy fire coming from a single family home. Multiple fire companies were called to assist or provide backup. State Fire Marshal investigators determined that the fire was…

Rehoboth Beach Traffic to be Impacted by Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon/Half Marathon Saturday Morning

By Mari Lou / December 1, 2023

The Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon will be run on Saturday, December 2 in Rehoboth Beach – it’s a marathon and a half marathon – packet pickup is today at the Rehoboth Beach Running Company. This Race route will impact traffic on Henlopen Ave and other local roads in Rehoboth Beach. The run begins at the…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/30/23

By Mari Lou / December 1, 2023

User 284190339 · 11 – 30 – 23 Fishing Report Thursday was about as good a fishing day as you can expect for the end of November. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid brought in a catch of sea bass and the Grizzly had a catch of tog. I can report that the Angler…

UPDATED: DSP Make Arrest in Frankford Murder; Victim Identified

By Mari Lou / December 1, 2023

UPDATED – 12/01/23 – Delaware State Police have arrested a Frankford man in the death of 22 year old Gabriel Dorman of Millsboro on Frankford School Road a week ago. Investigation into a report of shots fired has been determined to be unfounded. Police have identified and arrested 38 year old Jeremiah Handy of Frankford…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/29/23

By Mari Lou / November 30, 2023

User 284190339 · 11 – 29 – 23 Fishing Report Wednesday was bitterly cold as you know if you stepped outside. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid ran to ocean structure and brought back a catch of tog. No one answered the phone at Old Inlet but I suspect there may have been a…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 30, 2023

Richard – NYC – Sunrise along Stockley Road near Milton. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/28/23

By Mari Lou / November 29, 2023

User 284190339 · 11 – 28 – 23 Fishing Report If anyone went fishing on Tuesday they are just plain nuts. If you ventured outside at all you know how cold it was and those gale-force winds didn’t make it any better. I did receive the bad news from our good friends at NOAA this…

Virtual Public Hearing to Discuss Fare Changes at Cape May-Lewes Ferry on Dec. 6

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2023

The Delaware River and Bay Authority will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, December 6 at 6:30pm to discuss the goals and objectives of proposed fare changes at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Among the changes to be considered – fare adjustments to reflect inflationary pressures and selected fare decreases to encourage family and multi-trip…

Delmar Man Convicted on Multiple Drug Offenses

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2023

A Delmar, Maryland man has been convicted on multiple drug and other offenses after a trial that ended last week. A jury found 24 year old Japree Ayers guilty of three counts of possession of a large amount of controlled dangerous substance, three counts of possession with the intent to distribute and related charges. ;Sentencing…

DE Flags to be Lowered to Honor Former First Lady of the United States Rosalynn Carter

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2023

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, to honor former First Lady of the United States Rosalynn Carter. Throughout her life in public service, she advocated for equal rights and opportunities for women, people with disabilities and advancements in…

UPDATED: Arrest Made in Rock Throwing Incident as Fire Apparatus Responded to Greenwood Blaze

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2023

UPDATED – 11/28/23 – Greenwood Police have arrested a 17 year old juvenile in connection with rocks being thrown and damaging fire apparatus responding to a commercial fire on November 13th. The teen was arrested Monday and charged with a multiple offenses – The teen was released to a parent pending a future court date.…

Avelo Airlines Seasonally Suspends Some Flights from Wilmington

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2023

Avelo Airlines has made some changes to their flights from the Wilmington Airport. Officials at Avelo tell the Talk of Delmarva that there is often lower demand in those markets during the first quarter so that scheduled heavy maintenance can be done on their aircraft, needed because of the delayed arrival of newer planes for…

DSP Looking for Suspect in Dover Robbery

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2023

Delaware State Police were called to the Walmart on Jerome Drive in Dover just after 8 Monday night for a report of a robbery. Troopers learned that an unknown man approached an employee at the Money Services desk and demanded money, while implying he had a firearm. The victim complied and the suspect drove off…

UPDATED: Woodland Ferry has REOPENED

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2023

UPDATED – 11/28/23 12pm – The Woodland Ferry has reopened for crossings ======================================================== UPDATED – 11/28/23 – DelDOT advises that the Woodland Ferry is closed until further notice due to emergency tree removal ======================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 11/27/23 – The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the Woodland Ferry will be closing today, Monday, November 27 at…

IRSD Schools Closed on Thurs, Dec 21 for Election

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2023

Indian River School District Schools will be closed on Thursday, December 21st because of the 37th House District special election. State law requires public schools to be closed if they are being utilized as polling locations for state elections. All district employees should not report to work, with the exception of custodial staff designated to…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/27/23

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2023

User 284190339 · 11 – 27 – 23 Fishing Report Monday there were small craft advisories and on Tuesday we will see gale warnings. Perhaps a few hardy souls will try the Inlet for tog, but that’s it. Beginning on November 28, you can get your Delaware Annual Surf Fishing Permits and Annual Passes. They…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2023

Diane Ains – Nealy full moon near Townsend, DE. Click for full view

Fire Near Seaford Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / November 27, 2023

Fire damaged a residential structure in Seaford Monday afternoon. Seaford firefighters were called just after 1pm to Highland Drive in the Clearbrook Estates and found heavy smoke and fire coming from the home. Fire companies from Sussex County as well as Kent, Caroline, Wicomico and Dorchester Counties assisted or provided backup. The State Fire Marshal…

Ribbon Cutting for New Milford Police Department – Tuesday, Dec 12

By Mari Lou / November 27, 2023

Milford City officials and Milford Police announce the new Police Department on NE Front Street is completed. The public is invited to a ribbon cutting and guided tours on Tuesday, December 12 at 10am. Public open houses will also be held on Wednesday, December 13 from 1 to 5pm and Thursday, December 14 from 4…

DNREC’s Low Digit Surf Fishing License Plates Auction Ends Dec 7

By Mari Lou / November 27, 2023

DNREC’s annual auction of low-digit surf fishing license plates started Nov. 21 and will remain live at usgovbid.com through Thursday, Dec. 7. The online auction benefits Delaware State Parks. Bidders will have the option to bid on 15 tags including Nos. 37, 49, 120, 244, 366, 422 and on nine “choice” categories, ranging from tags 38 to…

DNREC Surf Fishing Permits & Annual Passes on Sale Nov. 28

By Mari Lou / November 27, 2023

The 2024 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits go on sale at 8am Tuesday. They can be purchased at any state park office and at DNREC’s Dover campus weekdays from 8am to 4pm – and online as well – with an estimated delivery of 2 to 3 weeks. DNREC has made permanent…

Ocean View Woman Sentenced for Distribution on Methamphetamine

By Mari Lou / November 27, 2023

An Ocean View woman has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for distribution of methamphetamine. Chief Judge of the US District Court for the District of Delaware pronounced the sentence on 35 year old Melanie Mitchell last week – she must self-report to her designated prison on January 8th, 2024. In September Mitchell’s husband,…

Toll Rate Increase for CBBT Effective Jan 1, 2024

By Mari Lou / November 27, 2023

Tolls will be increasing for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel on January 1st. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission voted to approve a revised toll rate schedule – the third in a series of programmed toll rate changes in compliance with the resolution adopted by the Commission in 2013 – the increase is 10%…

MDOT SHA to Host Public Open House on Route 404 Study in Caroline County

By Mari Lou / November 27, 2023

On Wednesday, December 6, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will host a public open house to share information and answer questions on the study of Route 404 between Route 16/Harmony Road and Route 16/Greenwood Road. The study is to assess transportation needs along Route 404. The public open house is from 5…