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Dover Man Charged in Shooting Incident Sunday Morning in Dover

By Mari Lou / November 24, 2025

Dover Police were called to West Loockerman Street early Sunday morning for a shots fired complaint. Police were able to determine that 36 year old Anthony Simpson of Dover fired a handgun in front of a crowd and left in a vehicle. He was found in an apartment on South New Street and arrested without…

Auction for DNREC Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tags Begins Tues, Nov 25

By Mari Lou / November 24, 2025

DNREC will kick off the 75th Anniversary celebration of Delaware State Parks in 2026 with the annual low-digit surf fishing plate auction – which begins on Tuesday at 9am at usgovbid.com. Get your bid in by Thursday, December 11th to support efforts to preserve the state’s natural and historic resources – and maintain popular recreational opportunities. There…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/24/25

By Mari Lou / November 24, 2025

User 284190339 · 11-24-25 Fishing Report Sunday the weather was less than perfect, but fishermen went out in the ocean and caught fish. I stopped by Lewes Harbour Marina just in time to see Andrew Connors finish cleaning a four-man limit of tog caught on Fenwick Shoal. I didn’t get the angler’s name, but I…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 11/22/25

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2025

    NAME: Marty / 410-446-4583 / Ocean View ITEM: 2 Minelab Vanquish 440 IQ Metal Detectors DESCRIPTION: Easy to use with automatic settings for beach, relics, coins and custom. Includes a 10″ x 7″ coil, earphones, rain cover and 4 “AA” batteries. Original box included. Willing to teach how to use it. AMOUNT: $225/each…

Rehoboth Beach Approves 250th Anniversary Independence Day Fireworks Display

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2025

Ahead of the 250th Anniversary celebration – the City of Rehoboth Beach has approved an agreement with Zambelli Fireworks Manufacturing for the July 5th fireworks show next summer. While past Independence Day fireworks in Rehoboth Beach have been by Zambelli – this coming summer’s will be extra special as it is the USA’s 250th Birthday.…

Overnight Closure of Centre Road in Salisbury – November 24th & 25th

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2025

The City of Salisbury Department of Infrastructure and Development announces that a road closure is scheduled to occur on Centre Road in the area leading up to North Salisbury Blvd beginning Monday, November 24 and 25. This is scheduled to occur overnight from 10pm to 6am and will require the full road closure of Centre…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/23/25

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2025

User 284190339 · 11-23-25 Fishing Report Saturday, we had decent weather and I was disappointed that more folks didn’t take advantage and do some fishing. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle did have some striped bass to tell us about. Several stripers in the 20 to 24-inch size were caught on swim shads during Saturday morning…

MD AG Brown Wins Lawsuit Stopping Elimination of Four Federal Agencies

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2025

The US District Court for the District of Rhode Island has granted a motion for summary judgement in a lawsuit brought by Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general – including Delaware – to stop the elimination of four federal agencies by the Trump administration. An Executive Order by…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/22/25

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2025

User 284190339 · 11-22-25 Fishing Report Friday, we had beautiful fishing weather and that resulted in some beautiful fishing. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Katydid and the Shooter Dog had a boat limit of tog from ocean structure. Several private boats had excellent catches of tog from the Outer Wall and the Ice Breakers…

Lincoln Man Charged with DUI After Coverdale Road Crash

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2025

Delaware State Police say a 51 year old Lincoln man was charged after a single vehicle crash Thursday night on Coverdale Road. Police were called just after 8pm where they found a pickup truck went off the west side of the roadway near Mill Park Drive, struck a guardrail and stopped in a ditch. The…

Advisory: Pending Handgun Purchases Not Completed Before Nov. 16 due to NICS delays require a Permit to Purchase

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2025

Delaware State Police – through the State Bureau of Identification – advise that handgun transactions not approved and completed before November 16th due to delays in the federally required National Instant Criminal Background Check System, must now be completed with a permit to purchase unless exempt under Delaware law. Why this is happening NICS is…

Rehoboth Beach Christmas Tree Arrives

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2025

The City of Rehoboth Beach’s Christmas tree has arrived at the Bandstand and has been put in place for the holiday season. The tree was donated by the State of Delaware – from the grounds next to Tharros Village on Coastal Highway in Lewes. The tree was brought to the Bandstand on a flatbed truck…

Applications Being Taken for DE Inspector General

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2025

Passage of Senate Bill 4 created the Office of the Inspector General in Delaware. Applications are now being taken for Delaware’s Inspector General. The goal of this office is to make sure state government operated with honesty, efficiency and accountability – and to strengthen public trust. The OIG will NOT replace or duplicate the work…

Delaware Republican Party Launches Delaware Cornerstone Initiative

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2025

The Delaware Republican Party has launched the Delaware Cornerstone Initiative. This is a statewide undertaking committed to preparing the next generation of conservative leaders for service, stewardship and success. Young conservatives have been stepping forward with conviction and talent – and the Cornerstone Initiative exists to giver them the structure, training and support worthy of…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/21/25

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2025

User 284190339 · 11-21-25 Fishing Report Thursday, we had good weather and good reports from the ocean. The next few days look fishable with a little rain and a little 4-foot sea here and there. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid brought in a catch of sea bass, tog and flounder. Sounds like he fished…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/20/25

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2025

There was no audio report available Wednesday, we had one boat depart from Lewes Harbour Marina. The Katydid had a boat limit of sea bass. No one answered the phone at Old Inlet Bait and Tackle. Not sure if the problem is their phone service or if they are closing early. I feel certain that…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/19/25

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2025

User 284190339 · 11-19-25 Fishing Report Tuesday saw two boats go out of Lewes Harbour Marina. The Katydid had a boat limit of sea bass. The Shooter Dog had not returned to the dock when I called the shop at 4:30 p.m. No one answered the phone at Old Inlet Bait and Tackle. They have…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2025

Anthony Manuel – Bethany Beach – Bethany Beach sunrise. Click for full view

UPDATED: NTSB Determines a Single Loose Wire in Dali’s Electrical System the Cause of the Collapse of Key Bridge in Baltimore

By Mari Lou / November 18, 2025

UPDATED – 11/18/25 – A year and a half after the Container ship Dali collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore the NTSB has concluded that a thin wire deep in the ship’s electrical system was the cause of the Dali losing power and colliding with the bridge on March 26th, 2024. NTSB Chair…

UPDATED: Sussex County Council has Amended the Retail Marijuana Store Ordinance

By Mari Lou / November 18, 2025

UPDATED – 11/18/25 – The Sussex County Council recognized a county retiree – Dina Monaco for 45 years of service to Sussex County! Monaco was most recently a Financial Representative III. She received a proclamation and plaque from the Council The Council filled a District 1 vacancy on the Library Advisory Board with former County…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/18/25

By Mari Lou / November 18, 2025

User 284190339 · 11-18-25 Fishing Report Monday saw a gale warning up for the ocean and bay and to the best of my knowledge, no boats left Lewes or Indian River Inlet. On Thursday evening I attended a meeting of the Advisory Council on Recreational Fishing Funding. The Council was established to oversee the spending…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 18, 2025

Barry Clark – Salisbury – Salisbury City Park bridge mirrored in the water. Click for full view

New Westside Salisbury Cell Tower Now in Service

By Mari Lou / November 17, 2025

Wicomico County officials Monday announced the completion and activation of a new Verizon tower on the Westside. County Executive Julie Giordano says the Wicomico Cedar Hill Antenna has been two years in the making and will strengthen communications and improve public safety for Westside residents, first responders and local businesses with improved cell coverage and…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/17/25

By Mari Lou / November 17, 2025

User 284190339 · 11-17-25 Fishing Report Sunday, we had a gale warning that will carry through till Monday. Mid-week looks fishable right now. Let’s hope so! The Jay Sea II did sail out of Indian River Marina on Saturday and they caught a boat limit of tog. Fred had a 10 pounder, but Cody had…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 17, 2025

Dianne Burk – Milford – Moon breaking through the clouds over Milford. Click for full view