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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/25/26

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2026

User 284190339 · 05-25-26 Fishing Report Sunday the wind dropped out, but the seas on the ocean remained at 8 feet. Delaware Bay was not as bad. Monday does not look good to end a lousy holiday weekend as it began. Lewes Harbour Marina told us several charter and private boats ran up to the…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2026

Dianne Burk – Milford – Milford Bicentennial Park – In Honor Of… Click for full view

UPDATED: 2026 MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2026

  2026 MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS   Mon, May 25 – Milford – 10:30am – Memorial Day Ceremony at Milford HS. A community gathering to remember and honor 250 years of ultimate sacrifice Mon, May 25 – Lewes – 11am Canal-side Memorial Day tribute parade from @ 3rd St & Savannah Road to American Legion Post…

UPDATED: Dewey Beach PD Arrest Suspect Who Ransacked Woody’s Enclosed Deck

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2026

UPDATED – 05/24/26 – Dewey Beach Police have arrested 23 year old Joseph Hoyle of Middletown in connection with a burglary and vandalism that occurred at Woody’s Dewey Beach. Police were contacted Saturday morning when restaurant management discovered extensive damage to the outdoor deck area. Surveillance video showed Hoyle enter the business around 2:30am and caused…

DNREC Channel Marker Installation and Maintenance

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2026

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that the DNREC Shoreline and Waterway Management Section has begun channel marker installation and maintenance activities on five major boating waters in Delaware’s Inland Bays. DNREC’s intent, while weather dependent, is to complete channel marking and related maintenance ahead of the Memorial Day weekend so boaters…

UPDATED: President Trump Orders Flags to Fly at Half-staff Monday from Sunrise to Noon

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2026

Both Governor Wes Moore and Governor Matt Meyer have ordered flags to half-staff on Monday from sunrise to noon. ============================ President Trump has ordered the United State’s Flag to be flown at half-staff on Monday from sunrise until noon. As a matter of protocol state and other flags are also lowered to half-staff as no…

DSP Investigating Single-Vehicle Crash Early Sunday Morning East of Selbyville

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2026

Delaware State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred just before 3 on Sunday morning on Bixler Road east of Selbyville. Police say a Chevy Traverse was westbound on Bixler Road, the driver failed to negotiate a curve and the SUV struck a utility pole and ended up in a ditch. The driver…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/24/26

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2026

User 284190339 · 05-24-26 Fishing Report Saturday was another mess. Wind and rain with plenty of both had a gale warning flying on area waters. To the best of my knowledge, no one went fishing. The wind drops out a bit on Sunday, but seas still top out at 8 feet. The state will no…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2026

Spencer Hitchens – Storm clouds off River Road near Millsboro. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 05/23/26

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2026

    NAME: Carl / 302-349-5484 ITEM: Wall mount for computer screen DESCRIPTION: Homount single monitor wall mount for max 32″ Computer screen, support 4.4 to19.81 lbs AMOUNT: $25   NAME: Chet / 302-645-8688 ITEM: Curio Display Case DESCRIPTION: Mahogany Curio Display Case. 21×14 ext., red fabric lined, glass door, wall mount or flat. New…

LOCATION MOVED AGAIN: Sussex County Memorial Day Service is Back to The Circle – Sunday, May 24

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2026

UPDATED – 05/24/26 – The Sussex County Memorial Day Service is being moved BACK to The Circle this afternoon at 1:30pm.   ============================= UPDATED – 05/23/26 –  Due to the threat of rain – the Sussex County Memorial Day Service has been moved to the Georgetown Fire Hall on South Bedford Street in Georgetown. ============================= The…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/23/26

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2026

User 284190339 · 05-23-26 Fishing Report Friday was a weather mess. The wind was relentless and the temperature felt like it was winter again. Then it rained. If anyone went fishing, they were more dedicated than me. But look on the bright side. Small craft advisories will go down on Saturday to be replaced with…

Easton Family Displaced after Attic Fire Thursday Morning

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2026

A family is Easton has been displaced after fire heavily damaged a Hawkes Hill Road home Thursday morning. The occupant returned to the home and saw smoke and fire coming from the home and called 9-1-1. Easton firefighters arrived at the scene and two-story single family home with smoke showing. Firefighters say it took nearly…

UPDATED: JM Bennett Teacher on Administrative Leave for Failure to Comply with MD Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Requirements

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2026

A teacher at James M. Bennett High School has been placed on administrative leave and is not currently working in Wicomico County Public Schools. Officials report that Ann Schuchart failed to comply with mandatory child abuse reporting requirements under Maryland law. The alleged occurrences of unreported child abuse took place outside the school setting, unrelated…

UPDATED: Driving North? New Electronic Speed Safety Area on NB I-95 Starts Assessing Fines Sat, May 23

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2026

UPDATED – 05/22/26 – If you’re driving in New Castle County – a warning! The warning period for an Electronic Speed camera that has been in place on northbound I-95 in the Churchmans Marsh work zone is active beginning Saturday, May 23rd – with fines being assessed. Fines are $20 and an additional amount added…

DNREC Debuts New Larger Pool at Killens Pond Waterpark

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2026

The new main pool at the Killens Park Waterpark in Felton opens Saturday, May 23! The new pool is larger and has more features for visitors. There is better visibility for lifeguards – and the pool has more efficient filtration. Swimmers will find two spray features and a series of lily pads and is open…

DE & MD Receiving BEACH Act Grant Funding for Water Quality Monitoring from EPA

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2026

The EPA has announced $944,000 in grant funding to monitor water quality at beaches for Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The monitoring also includes public notification of elevated levels of bacteria that makes swimming unsafe. The funding comes from the Beaches Environmental Assessment and coastal Health (BEACH) Act. Delaware will receive $209,000 and Maryland will…

Unemployment in DE & Sussex County Lower in April

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2026

Unemployment in April fell a tenth of a percent from 5.4% in March to 5.3% in April while the national level remained the same at 4.3%. In Sussex County unemployment fell from 5.3% in March to 4.9% in April. The Department of Labor shows there were 27,100 unemployed Delawareans in April 2026 compared to 22,900…

UPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Early Wednesday Morning Fatal Motorcycle Crash

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2026

UPDATED – 05/22/26 – Delaware State Police has identified 56-year-old Robert Riden of Frankford as the man who died in a fatal motorcycle crash on Lighthouse Road in Selbyville on Wednesday ============================================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 05/20/26 – A Frankford man is dead after motorcycle crash on Route 54 east of Selbyville. Delaware State Police were…

Sussex County DUI Checkpoint Friday Postponed

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2026

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety and law enforcement across Delaware have postponed a DUI checkpoint originally scheduled for tonight in Sussex County because of the expected inclement weather. This is for the safety of both law enforcement officers and motorists – however this DUI checkpoint will be rescheduled.  

Salisbury City Offices Closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2026

The City of Salisbury offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.   Trash collection scheduled for Monday will take place on Tuesday, May 26.  The City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 26, instead of Monday, May 25, due to the holiday.

DART Services – Memorial Day / Sussex County Beach Bus & Route 305 Will Operate

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2026

DART will offer bus service in New Castle County on Routes 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 13, 15, 33, 40, 64; all routes will operate a Sunday schedule. Paratransit service will operate complimentary ADA-only service.  In Sussex County, the Beach Bus services and Route 305 will operate on Memorial Day, with Paratransit operating complimentary ADA-only service.  All other DART…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/22/26

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2026

User 284190339 · 05-22-26 Fishing Report Thursday saw much cooler temperatures, but the wind stayed high, just out of a different direction. Patty at Captain Bones in Odessa said white perch, catfish and striped bass in a variety of sizes have been caught from shore from Augustine Beach down to Woodland Beach and from the…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2026

Margaret May – Lewes – Delaware’s Tall Ship, the Kalmar Nyckel – at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal at sunset. Click for full view

2026 Millsboro Concerts in Cupola Park

By Mari Lou / May 21, 2026