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Labor Day Closings for Wicomico County

By Mari Lou / August 31, 2025

WICOMICO COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.   CONVENIENCE CENTERS, LANDFILL, BRUSH PILE, FERRIES –Ā LABOR DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE On Monday, September 1, 2025, the Newland Park Landfill and Brush Pile will be closed. All external Convenience Centers will be closed. Upper and…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/31/25

By Mari Lou / August 31, 2025

User 284190339 Ā· 08-31-25 Fishing Report Saturday was nice ashore, but not so on the inshore ocean. Lewes Harbour Marina said a few boats tried fishing the ocean, but soon returned claiming it was too rough for comfortable fishing. The head boats Angler and Pirate King fished in the Bay and had croaker and spot.…

Ocean City Police Looking to Identify Burglary Suspect

By Mari Lou / August 31, 2025

Ocean City Police are investigating two burglaries that occurred Saturday. Investigation into a burglary early in the morning hours at an enclosed outdoor bar near 2nd Street and at a mini-golf business near 139th Street show the same suspect in both incidents. Police say the suspect was seen Saturday morning in the downtown area wearing…

Wilmington Man Arrested for DUI after Leading Dewey Beach Police on Chase

By Mari Lou / August 31, 2025

A Dewey Beach motorcycle officer on patrol Friday night around 9:30 spotted an Acura SUV passing stopped vehicles on in the area of New Orleans Street and Coastal Highway. The driver – identified as 29 year old Louis Fedele of Wilmington – also failed to stop at stop sign. When the officer attempted a traffic…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 31, 2025

Jim – Martinak State Park boat ramp on Watts Creek in Denton. Click for full view

Court Ruling Eliminates ā€˜Direct Supervision’ Provision in State Law Affecting Delaware Hunters Ages 18 to 21

By Mari Lou / August 30, 2025

Kent County Resident Judge Renata Green-Streett found in favor of the plaintiffs in a recent decision in Delaware Superior Court (Birney et al. v. Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security et al) that Delaware’s constitutional right to keep and bear arms extends to all Delawareans aged 18 or older. This eliminates a provision in…

Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of Millsboro Man on Drug Charges

By Mari Lou / August 30, 2025

A Millsboro man has been arrested after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Mount Joy Road Friday. Members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Governor’s Task Force and DSP SORT team went into the home after an investigation of 38 year old Djuan Sheppard for distribution of illegal drugs from the residence.…

MD Man Arrested for 5th DUI near Bridgeville Friday Night

By Mari Lou / August 30, 2025

Delaware State Police were called to the area of Routes 13 and 404 near Bridgeville Friday night around 9 for a report of a Yukon driving at a low speed in the left lane and swerving all over the roadway. Police initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver – 51 year old Todd Kellner…

Georgetown Man Dies from Injuries in Crash on Hardscrabble Road

By Mari Lou / August 30, 2025

A Georgetown man involved in a crash on Hardscrabble Road around 7pm Tuesday, August 19th has died from his injuries. Delaware State Police say the single vehicle crash occurred east of Tyndall Road after a Honda Pilot driven by 29 year old Marco Lobos-Simaj went off the roadway and into a ditch where it struck…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 08/30/25

By Mari Lou / August 30, 2025

Ā  NAME: Jim / 240-534-8635 / Oak Orchard Item : Fishing Gear Description: Surf Rods and Reels; Cooler, Crab Trap, and a whole lot more. Amount:Ā  Best Offer Ā  NAME: Bob / 302-430-6600 / Milford Item :Ā  Electric Bike Description:Ā  Rambo 2 Wheel, 3-Speed, Trail tires, luggage Rack and Basket, Shotgun Rack Amount: $1800 Ā …

DE Senate Republicans Support Trump Administration Intent to Withdraw Federal Approval for US Wind Project off Ocean City & Delaware

By Mari Lou / August 30, 2025

The Trump Administration’s intent to withdraw federal approval for US Wind’s proposed offshore wind farm off the coast of Ocean City is supported by the Delaware Senate Republican Caucus. Senator Gerald Hocker says the decision reflects concerns that have been voiced by the coastal communities – about both the economy and the environment. Hocker is…

DART Labor Day Service Information – Last Day for Beach Connection & Beach Bus Service

By Mari Lou / August 30, 2025

Ā DART will offer bus service in New Castle County on Routes 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 13, 15, 33, 40, and 64 operating on a Sunday schedule. Paratransit service will operate complimentary ADA-only service. DART’sĀ Beach Bus serviceĀ and RouteĀ 305 Beach ConnectionĀ will operate, all other fixed route and paratransit services will not operate.Ā  Monday, September 1 is…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/30/25

By Mari Lou / August 30, 2025

User 284190339 Ā· 08-30-25 Fishing Report Friday was another very nice day and fish were caught from the ocean to the bay. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said there were sheepshead and tog caught out of the rocks on sand fleas and green crabs on Friday. Thursday night into Friday morning anglers drifting sand fleas…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 30, 2025

Dwayne Collins – Greetings from Parsons Farm. Click for full view

Revised Regulations for the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner will Become Effective Sept 11

By Mari Lou / August 29, 2025

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner has established the regulations necessary to implement Chapter 13 in the Delaware Code and will become effective on September 11. The revised regulations – published in the Delaware Register of Regulations – update and correct inaccurate Delaware Code references relating to criminal background checks and allow the Commissioner discretion…

11 Year old Boy Dies in Early Morning Fire in Parsonsburg

By Mari Lou / August 29, 2025

An 11 year old boy died early this morning in a house fire on Zion Road in Parsonsburg. Firefighters from Parsonsburg Volunteer Fire Department were called just after 4am and found heavy fire in the single family home. Fire Marshal investigators say three adults were able to escape and told firefighters the boy was still…

Oceanside Beach at The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park Reopens Saturday, August 30

By Mari Lou / August 29, 2025

DNREC will reopen a stretch of the oceanside beach at The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park Saturday, August 30th. However the bayside beach remains closed until October 1st – it is used by shorebirds migrating south for the winter. The Point has closed annually since 1993 each March for the benefit of threatened and…

AG Kathy Jennings & AGs Win in AmeriCorps Fight

By Mari Lou / August 29, 2025

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors have prevailed in preserving funding for AmeriCorps. The White House Office of Management and Budget has agreed to release over $184-million in funding that will be awarded to service programs across the country – including over $750,000 for AmeriCorps programs…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/29/25

By Mari Lou / August 29, 2025

User 284190339 Ā· 08-29-25 Fishing Report Thursday was another nice day and fishing saw some improvement. Captain Aaron Herd on the Gale Force had Richie, Brian and Chase out for an afternoon charter at Indian River Inlet. Live spot was the bait and they caught four keeper flounder. One was 19 inches, two were 19.5…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 29, 2025

Carol Tabor – Ocean View – Seagull napping at Bayshore in Ocean View. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/28/25

By Mari Lou / August 28, 2025

Ā  User 284190339 Ā· 08-28-25 Fishing Report Wednesday saw bright sunshine and what felt like light winds on land, but according to Hook ā€˜em and Cook ā€˜em it was pretty rough on the ocean. The Judy V fished close to shore and had croaker while the Captain Bob ran down to Fenwick Shoal and caught…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 28, 2025

Bill Docca – Ocean Pines – Sunset. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/27/25

By Mari Lou / August 27, 2025

User 284190339 Ā· 08-27-25 Fishing Report Tuesday saw very nice weather, but fishing remained slow. Lewes Harbour Marina said the only boat that sailed was the Bottom Line and he ran all the way to the deep to bring back some dolphin or mahi. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 27, 2025

Ann Hammond – Delmar – Baby bunny In the back yard at Holly Ridge. Click for full view

UPDATED: Upper Ferry Remains Out of Service for Major Rehabilitation & Scheduled Overhaul

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2025

UPDATED – 08/26/25 – The Wicomico County Upper Ferry has been out of service since June 27, 2025, following the conclusion of its service day due to mechanical challenges impacting the vessel’s operation. These mechanical challenges posed a safety concern, and out of an abundance of caution, the County suspended service immediately. In addition to…