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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/07/26

By Mari Lou / May 7, 2026

User 284190339 · 05-07-26 Fishing Report Wednesday was just as windy as Tuesday with small craft advisories up through Thursday. Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em told me no boats sailed on Wednesday. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle did say a few large striped bass were caught out of the South Pocket…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 7, 2026

James DeMartino – Dining out with friends on Camp Arrowhead Road in Lewes. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/06/26

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2026

User 284190339 · 05-06-26 Fishing Report Tuesday it was windy. I was out and about and had to hold onto my hat for fear it would blow away. Small craft advisories were up and they will be up through Thursday. Just to add even more misery to the equation there will be rain here and…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2026

Doug Krebs – Millsboro – Day at the beach in Ocean City.

Gov Moore Approves Affordable Housing Plan to Guide More Than $300-million in Investments

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2026

Governor Wes Moore has approved the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s 2026 Qualified Allocation Plan, which allocates State funding and federal tax credits to fund affordable housing projects. The plan will guide more than $300 million worth of investments in housing development.   The federally-mandated Qualified Allocation Plan communicates goals for affordable housing development…

Felton Man Arrested on Assault & Weapons Charges after Stabbing at Dover Bar

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2026

A stabbing at a Dover bar Sunday night has led to the arrest of a Felton man. Delaware State Police were called to the Touchdown Bar just after 11pm and learned that a male victim was stabbed by a man identified as 44 year old Charles Murray of Felton. Investigation revealed that Murray accused the…

Traffic Stop by DSP Sunday in Leipsic Ended in Arrest for Drugs & Weapons

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2026

A traffic stop by Delaware State Police Sunday morning around 7:45 led to the arrest of 2 people in Leipsic. Police spotted a Tahoe commit multiple traffic violations before making the traffic stop and contacting the driver, identified as 39 year old James Bell of Camden, who showed signs of impairment. A passenger – a…

Town of Georgetown Accepting Applications for Funding Through FY 2026 Georgetown Recreation, Education, Arts Trust (GREAT) Fund

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2026

The Town of Georgetown is pleased to announce grant-funding opportunities through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Georgetown Recreation, Education, Arts Trust (GREAT) Fund. Total funding available for distribution is approximately $115,000. The Town Council established a Recreation, Education, and Arts Trust Fund, funded by means of a surcharge on all building permits, to allow for…

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month & Click it or Ticket in Delaware

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2026

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) along with state and local law enforcement remind you that roadway safety starts with simple choices – watch for motorcycles and buckle up every trip – every time. The Click it or Ticket seat belt safety campaign runs May through June.…

Seaford Man Sentenced in Fatal Wicomico County Crash

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2026

A Seaford man has been sentenced in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County following a plea hearing in mid-March. Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 20 year old Adam McGinnis to 10 years of imprisonment for grossly negligent vehicular manslaughter. However Judge Sarbanes suspended all but 18 months of the sentence which will be served in…

Supreme Court Issues Stay of Restrictions on Mifepristone Following Advocacy by AG Jennings & Coalition

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2026

Attorney General Kathy Jennings yesterday joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, which is an abortion medication that was approved by the FDA in 2000.…

Traffic Stop near Laurel Friday Lead to Drug Arrest

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2026

Two people were arrested after a traffic stop Friday morning in Laurel. Delaware State Police on patrol stopped a vehicle around 2am in the area of Fire Tower and Sycamore Roads after observing a traffic violation. The driver was identified as a 36 year old man from Selbyville – the passenger 38 year old Nicole…

UPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Fatal Crash near Hartly Sunday Night

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2026

UPDATED – 05/05/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 31 year old Edilzar Chun-Chilel  from Hartly as the man who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Sunday night in Hartly. ================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 05/04/26 – Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash Sunday evening that left a Hartly man dead. Police…

Rehoboth Beach City Offices Close at Noon Wednesday, May 6

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2026

On Wednesday, May 6, all Rehoboth Beach City offices will close at noon.  This is in recognition of Public Service Recognition Week.  

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/05/26

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2026

User 284190339 · 05-05-26 Fishing Report Monday, we had small craft advisories up and from the long-range forecast, it appears as though they will be up until Friday. Lewes Harbour Marina said a few boats tried to fish Delaware Bay, but if they caught anything, they didn’t share that information. A couple of boats were…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2026

Jennifer – Gull hanging out at the Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club.

Burn Ban in Effect in Worcester County

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2026

The Worcester County Fire Marshal has issued a burn ban – ALL outdoor burning is banned for an indefinite period of time in Worcester County. The ban is due to the County’s dry conditions, low precipitation totals and declining water table levels. The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources with these exceptions – proper…

Worcester County Public Schools Announces Interim Chief Academic Officer

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2026

Jennifer Sills has been named Interim Chief Academic Officer for grades pre-kindergarten through 8th by Worcester County Public Schools. Sills brings over 20 years of experience within Worcester Schools – along with a strong record of instructional leadership and innovation. In this position Sill will oversee curriculum and instruction for elementary and middle grades –…

Eden Man Sentenced to 1 Year for Vehicular Manslaughter

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2026

An Eden man has been sentenced for criminally negligent vehicular manslaughter in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 38 year old Jeffrey Garnett on April 24th to the maximum sentence of three years in prison – suspending all but 1 year to be service in the Wicomico County Detention Center.…

No Regular Meeting of Sussex County Council on Tuesday – Meet for Budget Workshop

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2026

The Sussex County Council will not have a regular meeting on Tuesday. They are meeting at 9am for a budget workshop at the Sussex County Public Safety Complex in Georgetown. This meeting is open to the public. The next regular meeting of the Council is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12.  

DNREC to Hold Community Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease on May 13 in Laurel

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2026

There will be a community meeting on the recent detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Delaware’s white-tailed deer in Laurel on Wednesday, May 13th. DNREC invites the public to attend and get more information about CWD, ask questions and understand the state’s next steps. Also learn how the Division of Fish and Wildlife’s surveillance…

Milton Police Make Felony Armed Robbery Arrest

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2026

Milton Police were called to the Park Royal Apartments around noon on Saturday for a report of an armed robbery. Police learned that a 17 year old male had a handgun and demanded $500 from another juvenile male. After receiving the money the suspect ran off on foot. With help from Delaware State Police and…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/04/26

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2026

User 284190339 · 05-04-26 Fishing Report Sunday, we had small craft advisories up and that shut down any thoughts of sea bass fishing. I guess we were lucky that the Weather God let us have the first two days of the season. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle reported that tog fishing was good during the…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2026

Jean Messick – Millsboro – Here comes the sun over the Indian River Bay.

2 Injured in Pedestrian Crash in Dewey Beach; 1 Arrested for DUI & other Offenses

By Mari Lou / May 3, 2026

Dewey Beach Police are investigating a pedestrian crash just before 2 Sunday morning. Police say a Prius driven by a Florida man struck two pedestrians crossing Coastal Highway in a marked crosswalk near New Orleans Street. Police say a 25 year old Lewes man was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries and released.…