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There will be no municipal election in Fenwick Island on August 1st. The filing deadline for candidates was Thursday afternoon. Mayor Natalie Magdeburger tells the Talk of Delmarva that there were two candidates who filed for 3 open seats. Jim Simpson and Behrooz Garavi will be sworn in sometime in August – each will serve…
On July 1st the American Discovery 250 Relay will begin at Point Reyes in California and 6800-miles later will end in Lewes on Thanksgiving Day. The relay includes hikers, runners, bicyclers and others who go the full distance or a portion of it each day – carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence from…
User 284190339 · 06-19-26 Fishing Report Thursday the wind blew a gale, but only brought out a small craft advisory. The only report I received from boats were those that fished the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal and they only caught spot and croaker. Patty at Captain Bones said croaker were caught from the Woodland Beach…
Magie Cannuli – Ocean City – Sunrise at 56th Street in Ocean City. Click for full view
User 284190339 · 06-18-26 Fishing Report Wednesday, we had good news from all of the reporting stations. Dan told us bigger croaker were caught at Broadkill Beach and big blues were taken out of the Broadkill River. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid and the Grizzly fished ocean structure and returned with flounder and sea…
Jean Nussle – Powellville – American Oystercatcher at Gargatha Landing in Virginia – on Metompkin Island. Click for full view
User 284190339 · 06-17-26 Fishing Report Tuesday, we had a bit of a northeast breeze and very cool temperatures that felt refreshing at the beach. Wednesday is looking even better. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said spot, croaker and small trout were caught at Broadkill Beach on bloodworms, Fishbites and squid. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that…
Carol Tabor – Ocean View – flops waiting at the James Farm. Click for full view
UPDATED – 06/16/26 – The Sussex County Council has approved a $300-million budget for FY 2027. Several members of the public spoke during the public hearings – with comments in thanks to the Council for the inclusion of a building permit surcharge for the public school districts inn Sussex County and Sussex Tech. While Council Vice…
Due to overcrowded facilities at Cape Henlopen High School, the District is installing eight modular classrooms to expand classroom space. Four of the modular units will go to the High School and four to the Sussex Consortium. Each can accommodate about 25 people, and have AC and heat, but no running water. The modular classrooms…
A Laurel man has been arrested for attempted murder after a shooting early Tuesday morning in Laurel. Delaware State Police and Laurel Police were called to Phillips Landing Road just after 2:30am where they found a 45 year old man with a gunshot wound to the chest. Medical aid was provided and the victim was…
The National Aquarium Animal Rescue will release 9 rescued sea turtles on the beach at 40th Street in Ocean City on Thursday morning. These sea turtles were among hundreds rescued from Cape Cod in December of 2025 and were displaying symptoms of cold stunning – a condition similar to pneumonia that occurs in young turtles…
Allegations have been brought against Delaware District 3 State Representative Josue Ortega involving an alleged domestic violence incident. House Democratic leadership issued a statement Tuesday in response to the accusation against Rep. Ortega that they are taking this seriously and that while due process must be carried out in the legal system, accountability in the…
In February, an investigation was started by detectives assigned to the Wicomico County Joint Community Action Team into Leander Lewis of Salisbury for the suspected distribution and manufacture of drugs in Wicomico County. On May 28th, a search and seizure warrant was executed at a residence on South Delano Avenue in Salisbury. Lewis was arrested…
On Monday, Governor Matt Meyer called for immediate action to address rising energy costs and to protect Delaware ratepayers. He’s urging regulators, utilities, lawmakers and the public to prioritize energy affordability during the last weeks of the legislative session. Gov Meyer is calling on the Public Advocate to file a petition with the Public Service…
Gov Wes Moore ended his 2-day “Delivering for Maryland” tour through Worcester and Wicomico Counties. The Governor says that throughout his tour – he’s seen the real results his administration’s investments are making in each community. He is committed to working in partnership with every county to build stronger, more vibrant communities that leave no…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says the First Circuit Court of Appeals has dismissed the Trump Administration’s appeal a lawsuit filed by a coalition of 18 attorneys general challenging the federal government’s order to freeze all federal permitting for wind energy projects. Jennings adds that this is a win for the fight against climate change…
UPDATED – 06/16/26 – Fleetwood Pond Road is now closed between Old Furnace and Baker Mill Roads for construction. Crews will be working to repair the spillway – including bridge deck repairs, joint sealing and painting. Detours are posted. Weather permitting the bridge should reopen on July 18. ================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 06/12/26 – The…
User 284190339 · 06-16-26 Fishing Report Monday, we had to pay the bill for all those good weather and good fishing days. The wind was pretty strong and according to Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘rm no boats cleared the inlet at Lewes or Indian River Inlet. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing…
Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Harbor of Refuge during a sunset cruise. Click for full view
FRIDAY, JUNE 19th Salisbury, MD – Juneteenth on the Shore Community 5K – Salisbury City Park Bandstand – check in 9am run starts at 10am. Registration – https://www.howwebuild.org/ Bridgeville, DE – Juneteenth Celebration Prayer Breakfast “Liberty & Justice for All” 10am at Bridgeville Public Library West Rehoboth, DE – Juneteenth Celebration Block Party at West…
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has officially issued a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for the State of Maryland after the April 21st freeze event, Governor Wes Moore submitted a formal request at the end of May to address the damage that Maryland’s agriculture sector sustained. Data confirmed that crop losses heavily exceeded the 30%…
One person was injured in an explosion at Fitzgerald’s Salvage in Lincoln on Monday. The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office says just after 1:30pm Carlisle Fire Company was called to the scene to find multiple smoldering fires after an explosion in the scrap section behind the business. One man was injured and taken to Bayhealth…