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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/22/25

By Mari Lou / October 22, 2025

 User 284190339 Ā· 10-22-25 Fishing Report Tuesday saw small craft advisories up in the afternoon, so I though a few boats might try the Outer Wall and the Ice Breakers in the morning for sheepshead and tog, but according to Lewes Harbour Marina, who had the same thought, none did. Breakwater Tackle on the…

Lewes Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Equipment Collection Day

By Mari Lou / October 22, 2025

Accepted Items All Containers Must Be Leak Proof and in original containers.Ā  Do not mix products in one container. House: Full aerosol cans, bleach, chemistry kits, nail polish, polish removers, perfumes, disinfectants, drain cleaners, floor wax, mercury thermometers, moth balls, oven cleaner, spot remover, toilet cleaner, fluorescent light bulbs Workshop: Corrosives, paint, small compressed-gas cylinders,…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 22, 2025

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Sh’ello sunshine!! Click for full view

Electronic Speed Cams Now Active on Route 1 Minos Conaway Work Zone & Girders Now Bridging the Gap at Route 16

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2025

Electronic speed cameras are now active on southbound Route 1 in the Minos Conaway Road Grade-separated intersection work zone in the Lewes area. DelDOT has placed signage on Route 1 south in advance of the work zone along with the radar speed signs. For the first 21 days you will get a warning with no…

UPDATED: Sussex County Council Keeps Records Open for BelMead Farms and Atlantic Fields Proposals

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2025

UPDATED – 10/21/25 –Ā The Sussex County Council met Tuesday. There were 5 public hearings – one for a sewer annexation and 4 land use applications – scheduled for the afternoon session. Traffic was the overwhelming topic for many of the nearly 30 Sussex County residents who commented during a public hearing for a Change of…

Four Arrested in Talbot County for Trappe Home Invasion in August

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2025

Four have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery on August 13th at a residence in Trappe. Maryland State Police arrested 22 year old Imari Jackson of Hurlock, 19 year old Aamad Turner of Easton and two juveniles, a 17 year old from Cordova, who is being charged as an adult and a 15…

Gov Meyer Requests Federal Action to Restore Storm-Damaged Beaches and Dunes

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer has sent a letter to President Trump urging immediate federal action to restore Delaware’s beaches and critical coastal protection systems after damage from recent nor’easters. The governor requested that the US Army Corps invoke its emergency restoration authority, which allows the Secretary of the Army, using existing emergency response funding, to restore…

UPDATED: Kent County Man Found Guilty in 2024 Shooting Incident at Dover HS Football Stadium

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2025

UPDATED – 10/21/25 –Ā A Kent County man has been convicted in a shooting at a Dover High School football game in October of last year. The Delaware Attorney General’s office say that 28 year old Kameron Scott was convicted on October 10th by a Superior Court jury on multiple firearms offenses: Carrying a Concealed Deadly…

Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Annual Meeting in Dewey Beach Oct 27-30

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2025

The 83rd Annual Meeting of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will be held in Dewey Beach October 27th through 30th. DNREC encourages anglers, commercial fishers and conservationists to follow this meeting either in person or virtually – and provide their input for their areas of interest. Proposed changes to fisheries management plans affecting Delaware…

DSU Announces Accommodations for Families Affected by Federal Government Shutdown

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2025

With the current federal government shutdown, Delaware State University has announced some accommodations for families who are affected. University President Tony Allen announced Monday that the University would temporarily defer payments for the fall of 2025 semester for students and families who area experiencing direct financial impacts due to the ongoing shutdown of the federal…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/21/25

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2025

User 284190339 Ā· 10-21-25 Fishing Report Monday saw a very strong west wind and it brought chilly air as well as small craft advisories. The rest of the week the wind remains out of the west and the seas settle down to 3 to 4 feet. The only reporting station with a report was Old…

DSU Trustee & Miss Delaware USA Tetra Shockley to Compete in Miss USA 2025 Pageant Friday

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2025

Delaware State University Trustee Tetra Shockley, Esq., will proudly represent the State of Delaware and the Hornet Nation as she competes in the Oct. 24 Miss USA 2025 Pageant. In addition to representing the State and Hornet Nation, she is also representing the entire community of Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country. Shockley,…

Ground Breaking for New Cypress Splash Zone at Trap Pond State Park

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2025

State and local officials joined DNREC and the Division of Parks and Recreation for the ground breaking for a new Cypress Splash Zone at Trap Pond State Park. This will offer a place on the western side of the county were children and families can gather and cool off on hot summer days. The 5000-square…

Dewey PD, Rehoboth VFD and Sussex EMS Respond to Industrial Incident Monday Morning

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2025

Emergency responders in Dewey Beach were called to a construction site on Coastal Highway for a report of an electrocution just before 9 Monday morning. Investigation by Dewey Beach Police shows that a member of a concrete crew was working on the third floor of the structure and made contact with an electrical line using…

Whitehaven Ferry Down for Mechanical Issue

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2025

Officials in Wicomico County say the Whitehaven Ferry is off line due to a mechanical issue. They are working to repair it as quickly as possible and are anticipating it being back on line tomorrow afternoon.Ā  We apologize for any inconvenience.  

UPDATED: Virginia Man Dies after Three Vehicle Crash Near Lincoln Friday Afternoon

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2025

UPDATED – 10/20/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 68 year old Michael Smith of Portsmouth, Virginia, as the man who died in the fatal crash in Lincoln on Friday. ========================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 10/18/25 – Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that occurred around 2pm on Friday on Route 113 in the area…

Dover PD Investigating Shooting Sunday Morning on Trafalgar Drive

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2025

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that sent a 16 year old victim to the hospital. Police were called to Bayhealth Kent Campus just after 4:30 Sunday morning where they contacted the male victim who had gunshot wounds to his upper and lower body. Police learned that the victim was walking on Trafalgar Drive when…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/20/25

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2025

User 284190339 Ā· 10-20-25 Fishing Report So, Sunday we were right back in the Mix-Master again with small craft advisories and flood warnings up for Sussex County. Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ā€˜em and Cook ā€˜em reported no boats went out of Lewes or Indian River Inlet. The Delaware Mobile Surf-Fishermen Team came in second…

Driver Charged with DUI; 2nd Crash Onto Georgetown Circle

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2025

For the second time in 3 days Georgetown Police have arrested a man after a crash on The Circle in Georgetown. Preliminary investigation shows that just after 1am Sunday, the vehicle was southbound on North Bedford Street and continued straight into The Circle – striking a street sign and damaging nearby flower beds. Police spotted…

DSP Arrest Harbeson Man for Drugs & Weapons After Pursuit

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2025

Delaware State Police were called to a business complex on Dozer Lane in Harbeson Saturday afternoon for a report of a man under the influence of an illegal substance or experiencing a medical issue. A man, later identified as 36 year old Ryan Doneker of Harbeson, in the drivers seat of a Honda who sped…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2025

Sunny Quay – Bethany Dunes – Sunset on the bay at Fenwick Island. Click for full view

Millsboro Man Arrested after DSP Investigation into Drug Dealing

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2025

A multi-month investigation into drug dealing from a home in the Captain’s Grant development near Oak Orchard led to the arrest of 58 year old John Bender of Millsboro. Detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on Friday and detained Bender. A search of the residence turned up the following:Ā Ā  22.9 grams of methamphetamine…

MDOT To Meet with Wicomico County on Draft CTP for FY 2026-2031 Thursday, Oct 23

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2025

On Thursday, October 23, representatives from the Maryland Department of Transportation will meet with officials from Wicomico County to discuss the agency’s Draft Consolidated Transportation Program for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2031. This details a $21.5-billion, six-year capital budget investment in the state’s transportation network and transportation officials are looking for review and comments on…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/19/25

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2025

User 284190339 Ā· 10-19-25 Fishing Report Saturday was as close to a perfect fishing day as we are going to get until sometime next week. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Katydid and the Jay Sea II had boat limits of sea bass from ocean structure. Private boats that didn’t fish for sea bass caught…

Crash Causes Significant Damage to Georgetown Circle

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2025

A high speed crash Friday night around 10:30 caused significant damage on The Circle in Georgetown and led to the arrest of a 28 year old Smyrna man. Georgetown Police spotted a vehicle speeding on Old Laurel Road, disregard a stop sign and crash into a ramp at Georgetown Elementary School. Police activated their lights…