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First Dewey Beach Mayor, J. Bruce Vavala, Dies

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2023

He was elected the first mayor of Dewey Beach – on Wednesday, May 3, J. Bruce Vavala passed away at his home. He was 70. Vavala was a teacher and a realtor and the owner of “Vavala’s Beach Things” in Dewey Beach. In 1981, he was elected the first mayor of Dewey Beach. Funeral services…

SCHS’s Kasey Revel Named IRSD Teacher of the Year

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2023

The Indian River School District Teacher of the Year is Kasey Revel From Sussex Central High School. She was named Thursday night at the district’s Teacher of the Year ceremony from a pool of 15 candidates – one from each school. She has taught agriscience at Sussex Central since 2020 and is the School’s FFA…

Seaford Man Charged with Illegal Lottery Operation

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2023

An investigation by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Gaming Enforcement and Seaford Police have arrested a man for operating an illegal lottery from a residence in Seaford. Police went into a home on Woolford Street with a search warrant and arrested 58 year old Ramon Diaz-Lopez. Police also seized gambling equipment and US…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-5-23

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2023

The only good report I had on Thursday was from Old Inlet Bait and Tackle. They said decent rockfish, some over the slot, were caught out of the South Pocket from sunup for three hours on soft plastics. The regulations for black sea bass and scup (porgies) are final. Black sea bass will remain at…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2023

ML – Rehoboth Beach –
Going back to the 2007 and the Browseabout Book Release Party in Rehoboth Beach and the midnight release of “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” – with Steve Crane and the winners of the Harry Potter character lookalikes. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-4-23

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2023

On Wednesday, the ocean and bay were still on the rough side. The only boat that went out was the Katydid and according to Lewes Harbour Marina they brought back a few tog. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said the only report they had on Wednesday was some shad caught from Indian River Inlet. The…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2023

Ritchie G – NYC – Hanging out at a retention pond on Route 9 in the Milton-Harbeson area. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-3-23

By Mari Lou / May 3, 2023

Small craft advisories were up on Tuesday, but they may not fly on Wednesday. I did get a report from Lewes Ice House. They said Joe had a small rockfish and bluefish from Broadkill Beach on Monday and caught catfish and crappie out of the Broadkill River as well. On Saturday Old Inlet Bait and…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 3, 2023

Jody Hudson – Lewes – Afloat at Fowlers Beach in 2004. Click for full view

MSP Ramping Up Enforcement through Cinco de Mayo Weekend

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2023

Friday is Cinco de Mayo and Maryland State Police want drivers to drive responsibly. In anticipation of an increase in impaired drivers, all Maryland State Police barracks will ramp up enforcement to combat impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. The Salisbury Barrack will focus on traffic enforcement along the Route 50 and 13 corridors in Wicomico…

UPDATED: Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Ocean Pines Pedestrian Fatal

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2023

UPDATED – 5/2/23 – 4:15pm – A pedestrian was struck walking across Ocean Parkway near the intersection with King Richard Road in Ocean Pines Monday morning. Worcester County Sheriff’s Office says 64 year old Pamela Shellenberger of Berlin was flown to Tidal Health Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury where she later died from her injuries.…

Cheswold Man Arrested on Drug Offenses

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2023

A Cheswold man has been arrested after a three-month long investigation into drug dealing. Members of the Kent County Governor’s Task Force went into a home on Blanton Drive in Cheswold with a search warrant. Troopers contacted 39 year old Jesse Hart who was arrested without incident. A search of the home turned up 2,392…

VIDEO: Gov Carney & State Lawmakers Introduce HB 99 The Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act of 2023

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2023

This is a series of measures aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to address the growing crisis of climate change. House Bill 99 was introduced last week and would set net emissions reduction targets for greenhouse gases. Taken together, the bills (HB 10, HB 11, HB 12, HB 13 – introduced today…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-2-23

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2023

Small craft advisories were up on Monday and are up for Tuesday. Rain is in the forecast for the rest of the week as well. The long-range forecast does promise a nice weekend. Lewes Harbour Marina said one boat did go out and they found it was really rough. They caught two tog. At Old…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2023

Margaret May – Lewes – After the storm clouds. Click for full view

Rehoboth Beach Planned Water Outage Wednesday Night/Thursday Morning

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2023

Water outage scheduled for far south side of city Wednesday night A water service outage for the far south side of the City of Rehoboth Beach is scheduled from 10 pm Wednesday to 6 am Thursday. The outage is necessary so that crews can install water valves in the vicinity of the State Road pump…

Delaware’s AAA Rating Reaffirmed

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2023

Delaware’s AAA rating has been re-affirmed by Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings and FitchRatings. AAA is the highest rating available for any state and last week Delaware received competitive bids for its upcoming sale of $380-million of AAA rated General Obligation Bonds. The AAA ratings lower costs for taxpayers and sustain the State’s ability to invest…

Worcester County Lifts Burning Ban

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2023

The outdoor burning ban in Worcester County has been lifted. This comes after the significant rainfall throughout the county over the weekend, which have improved the drought conditions. Fire Marshal Matt Owens reminds you that any who conduct outdoor burnings, regardless of the type, are reminded that the law requires any fire to be attended…

VIDEO: MD Sen. Ben Cardin Will NOT Run for Re-election in 2024

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2023

Maryland Senator Ben Cardin has announced that he will not seek re-election at the end of his current term. He says he has run his last election and will not be on the ballot in 2024. Cardin was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1968 and became one of the youngest Speakers…

UPDATED: Investigation into Shooting in Rehoboth Beach Continues

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2023

UPDATED – 12pm: Rehoboth Beach Police were called to a hotel on Christian Street just after noon on Sunday for a possible suicide in one of the rooms. Police found two victims with gunshot wounds to the head as well as loaded 90mm handguns near each victim. Police determined the 28 year old male victim…

Charges Filed in Hit & Run Death of Gavin Knupp

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2023

Charges have been filed in the death of Gavin Knupp in Berlin last July. The Worcester County State’s Attorney filed the charges – 17 traffic offenses including failure to immediately stop vehicle at scene of accident involving bodily injury – on Friday, April 28, against 22 year old Tyler Mailloux of Berlin. On July 11,…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 5-1-23

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2023

With small craft advisories up for Sunday and up again on Monday plus lots of rain on Sunday I don’t think anyone was fishing. A couple of the tackle shops I called were closed and the others had nothing to report. Let’s hope this weather pattern changes in May. The rest of this week is…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2023

Mitchel King – Ocean View – Bayside at Fenwick Island State Park near South Bethany. Click for full view

Two Indicted for Murder after October Home Invasion & Shooting in Seaford

By Mari Lou / April 30, 2023

A Milford man and two juveniles from Seaford have been arrested in connection with an October home invasion and shooting death on West Stein Highway in Seaford. Delaware State Police identified 20 year old Trent Ingalls of Milford and a 17 year old and 15 year old both from Seaford as suspects – and last…

World War II Tower 3 Open to the Public

By Mari Lou / April 30, 2023

After 15 years and $1.7-million in renovations and repairs, World War II Tower 3 at the Delaware Seashore State Park has opened to the public. An open house was held Saturday and those visiting have full access to the top of the tower for 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, the State Park and Delaware’s…