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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/13/25

By Mari Lou / September 13, 2025

User 284190339 · 09-13-25 Fishing Report Friday saw better weather than we have seen in a week. Both the ocean and the bay were fishable and while not many boats went out, those that did caught fish. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Katydid brought in a boat limit of flounder. The Shooter Dog had…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 13, 2025

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Jolly Roger – seen from the Bayside. Click for full view

UPDATED: Woman Missing from Fenwick Island FOUND!

By Mari Lou / September 12, 2025

UPDATED – Fenwick Island officials say Kay Klein has been found.  A huge thank you to the entire community for their work in helping to find Ms. Klein with a extra measure to the BBVFD and their volunteers, Dewey Beach, South Bethany, Bethany, Ocean City, Coast Guard, K-9 handlers, residents and the private drone operator…

UPDATED: FOP Lodge 22 & City of Lewes Agree to Withdraw Union’s Formal Grievance

By Mari Lou / September 12, 2025

UPDATED – 09/12/25 – The City of Lewes and FOP Lodge 22 have agreed to withdraw formal grievance filed by the Union in early August. In a spirit of collaboration the Lewes Police Department, Mayor and Council have agreed to rescind three recent police officer appointments. The City Manager and Police Chief – in consultation…

Milford Man Arrested after Gas Station Burglary

By Mari Lou / September 12, 2025

Milford Police have arrested a Milford man after a burglary at the Shell Gas Station on South DuPont Boulevard. Police learned that on Friday, September 5th around 2:55am a suspect threw a rock through the glass door – then stole a large quantity of cigarettes and pre-roll products from the store. The investigation led police…

DE DOJ Employee Arrested for DUI

By Mari Lou / September 12, 2025

An employee in the AG’s office was arrested Tuesday, September 9th for driving under the influence. Delaware State Police were called to St Georges Tech around 3pm for a crash in the school parking lot. The School Resource Officer was notified that a Tesla was traveling erratically in the wrong direction through the parking lot…

Construction on Thompson Island Living Shoreline Project Underway

By Mari Lou / September 12, 2025

DNREC and the Center for Inland Bays have begun construction on the Thompson Island Living Shoreline Project. This project includes about 400 wave attenuation devices designed to protect the island’s shoreline and enhance the surrounding aquatic environment. These will be placed from a barge and anchored in the shallow waters just offshore in an effort…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/12/25

By Mari Lou / September 12, 2025

User 284190339 · 09-12-25 Fishing Report Thursday was the first day in a week when fishing was actually possible. Catching was not red hot, but at least people were able to fish. Patty at Captain Bones in Odessa recorded two snakehead citations. David Wagoner caught a 4.89 pounder in Delaware City on a frog and…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/11/25

By Mari Lou / September 11, 2025

User 284190339 · 09-11-25 Fishing Report Wednesday was nastier than Tuesday with rain to go along with the wind. Yesterday I reported on the public hearing being held in Delaware on September 18 at the Hunter Educational Center in Little Creek or virtually by way of ASMFC broadcast. It is about the Atlantic States Marine…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 11, 2025

Carol Tabor – Ocean View – Kayaks at the James Farm. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/10/25

By Mari Lou / September 10, 2025

User 284190339 · 09-10-25 Fishing Report Tuesday was just a nasty day. Small craft advisories were up on the ocean and on Delaware Bay with seas of 7 feet on the ocean and 4 feet on Delaware Bay. I am sure a few die-hard anglers fished the Indian River Inlet and the fishing pier at…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 10, 2025

Margaret May – Lewes – Look at the sunset sky over Minos Conaway Road in Lewes! Click for full view

Sussex County Council Meets Tuesday; County Marijuana Regulations Up for Discussion

By Mari Lou / September 9, 2025

UPDATED –  09/09/25 – The Sussex County Council discussed the possibility of amending Ordinance #3016 which regulates marijuana establishments. After Sussex County adopted the ordinance in May of 2024, State lawmakers passed Senate Bill 75 – which would have limited the restrictions a county may impose on the operation of marijuana establishments. Governor Matt Meyer vetoed…

Two Kent County Horses Confirmed with West Nile Virus

By Mari Lou / September 9, 2025

Two cases of West Nile Virus have been confirmed in Delaware horses this year. The State Veterinarian says that the onset of symptoms in both cases occurred between August 31st and September 1st and occurred in a 4 year old Standardbred gelding and a 7 year old Standardbred mare – both in Kent County and…

Milton Police Make Arrest for Assault

By Mari Lou / September 9, 2025

Milton Police were called to Tilney Street for an assault with a weapon early on Friday morning. Police identified the suspect as 23 year old Brandon Barto who was arrested and charged with the following: strangulation or suffocation 2nd degree assault 1st degree unlawful imprisonment. Barto was arraigned at JP Court 2 and issued a…

UPDATED: Gov Meyer Signs Several Measures Supporting Delaware Firefighters

By Mari Lou / September 9, 2025

UPDATED – 09/09/25 – Legislation that support firefighters in Delaware have been signed by Governor Mike Meyer on Tuesday. House Bill 171 updates the Delaware Volunteerism Act to specify that high school students can complete their community service requirements and earn up to one elective credit by volunteering with their local fire departments. The other measure…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/09/25

By Mari Lou / September 9, 2025

User 284190339 · 09-09-25 Fishing Report Monday was a blowout and small craft advisories are up through Wednesday on the ocean and through Tuesday and most likely Wednesday on Delaware Bay. Winds are forecast to blow hard northeast right through Friday. No boats went out of Lewes or Indian River Marina. Hook ‘em and Cook…

Aerial Mosquito Spraying Tonight in Prime Hook & Broadkill Beach Areas

By Mari Lou / September 8, 2025

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application during the evening hours on Monday, September 8, 2025: Application of Trumpet EC (naled) with an airplane (registration numbers N5552A) to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: Near Milford and Lewes (Prime Hook and Broadkill Beaches). For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray…

Dagsboro PD K9 Benefit & Community Night is Tuesday

By Mari Lou / September 8, 2025

The Dagsboro Police Department will hold their K9 Benefit and Community Night Out at the Dagsboro Fire Department on Tuesday, September 9 from 5 to 7pm. They are doing a BBQ chicken platter fundraiser for the K9 program and all orders will benefit K9 Buzz. Come and meet the Dagsboro Police Department and other local…

Honorable Caroline Brittingham Joins The Court Of Chancery As Magistrate In Chancery

By Mari Lou / September 8, 2025

The Honorable Caroline Brittingham has joined the Court of Chancery as Magistrate in Chancery. She will handle cases throughout the State of Delaware – with chambers located in Georgetown. This is one of two newly funded Magistrate in Chancery positions designed to help the court in its increasing workload. Magistrate Brittingham is a Delaware resident…

ASMFC to Hold Hybrid Hearing in Delaware Sept. 18 on Striped Bass Management Plan

By Mari Lou / September 8, 2025

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will hold a hybrid public hearing on Thursday, September 18 to gather public input on the Draft Addendum 3 to Amendment 7 to the Atlantic Striped Bass Interstate Fishery Management Plan. The plan is intended to increase the probability of rebuilding stock to the target level by 2029 by…

UPDATED: Crash in Blades Saturday Night Leaves Seaford Man Dead

By Mari Lou / September 8, 2025

UPDATED – 09/08/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 58-year-old Purnell Collins of Seaford, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal crash Saturday night in Blades. ==================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 09/07/25 – A crash around 11pm Saturday left a Seaford man dead. Delaware State Police spotted a Silverado with an expired temporary tag…

OC Special Event Zone Sept 10-14 for OC Rock & Ride Bikefest

By Mari Lou / September 8, 2025

Ocean City will be designated as a Special Event Zone September 10 through the 14th during the OC Rock & Ride Bikefest. With thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts expected in the area, the Special Event Zone reduces established speed limits and increases fines for violations. There are also increased penalties for specific motor vehicle violations –…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/08/25

By Mari Lou / September 8, 2025

User 284190339 · 09-08-25 Fishing Report If anyone went fishing on Sunday, they love a fish more then I do. The new week is not looking good as winds are going to be 15 to 20 from the northwest or northeast so it is going to be rough either on the ocean or the bay.…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/07/25

By Mari Lou / September 7, 2025

User 284190339 · 09-07-25 Fishing Report Saturday saw small craft advisories up for the ocean and from Cape May to Cape Henlopen with winds to 20 knots extending well up the Delaware Bay. Lewes Harbour Marina said no charter boats went out on Saturday, but both head boats, the Angler and the Pirate King, fished…