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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/01/26

By Mari Lou / April 1, 2026

User 284190339 Ā· 04-01-26 Fishing Report Fishing on open water has been nearly impossible due to the wind. Even if the wind would have dropped out, the water temperature in the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean has been too cold for even tog to bite. As of Tuesday, we could see some improvement in…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 1, 2026

Irv Blackburn – Lewes – Wrong-way gull at Lewes Beach. Click for full view

MD’s 2026 Striped Bass Season Opens for Catch-and-Release Fishing April 1st

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2026

Regulations for the Maryland 2026 recreational striped bass fishing go into effect on April 1st. This implements a shift in the season from the past 2 years – returning catch-and-release fishing in April for the first time in Maryland since 2019. The summer hot-weather closure will take place during the entire month of August. Starting…

Delaware Releases Strategic Framework for Contaminants of Emerging Concern & First PFAS Implementation Plan

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2026

DNREC, the Division of Public Health and Department of Ag have announced the release of the 2026 Strategic Framework for Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CEC) and the 2026 PFAS Implementation Plan.Ā Ā Together, these two documents establish a coordinated, science-based approach to identifying, assessing and reducing risks from a broad class of chemicals that threaten Delaware’s environment,…

15 New Red-Light Cameras Going Up at Delaware Intersections – 1 in Sussex County

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2026

DelDOT is adding 15 more red light camera throughout the state in an effort to reduce crashes at intersections. Most of the cameras are in New Castle County, however there is one new camera in Sussex County and five in Kent County. The Sussex County red light camera is in Rehoboth Beach – at Route…

VIDEO: Delaware Leaders Encourage Residents to Know Their Rights

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer and other state leaders have released videos in English and Spanish highlighting the essential civil rights that are guaranteed to Delaware residents when they encounter federal immigration authorities. The videos encourage Delawareans to ā€œKnow your Rightsā€ and include a state-supported webpage with an easy guide to learn more about keeping themselves…

Brandywine Valley SPCA to begin Monthly Walk-Up Clinics in April at Animal Health Centers

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2026

The Brandywine Valley SPCA will begin monthly walk-up clinics at each of their Animal Health Centers – starting in April. This program will offer a simple, stress-free way to keep your pets healthy with quick, accessible services to meet you where you are – no need to schedule ahead. You’ll be able to get low-cost…

DE Turkey Hunting Season to Offer an Extra Day; Season Opens April 4 and 5 with Youth & Non-ambulatory Hunts

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2026

The spring turnkey hunting season in Delaware has been extended by a day – thanks to a recent regulatory change. DNREC will run the season from Saturday, April 11 through Sunday, May 10 – offering turkey hunters with selected permits – Segment D – an additional day of hunting. This information is noted in the…

Volunteers Needed for Annual Horseshoe Crab Surveys

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2026

Volunteers are needed to help collect essential data with the annual horseshoe crab surveys. The information collected will help researchers and land managers monitor population trends and help with conservation efforts ensuring this ancient species and the ecosystem it supports continue to thrive. There are 12 surveys that will be done from April to June…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2026

Antonio Thomas – Selbyville – Boat on a back road in Georgetown. Click for full view

Denton Fire Displaces Family of 6 – Significant Damage to Detached Garage and Residence

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2026

A fire in a detached garage on Shore Highway south of Denton is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Denton Volunteer Firefighters were called just after 5:30 Sunday evening for a structure fire and found fire in a 24-foot by 32-foot detached garage. Officials say a passerby spotted the fire and notified the…

Right Whales Detected off Ocean City Coast – Slow Zone in Effect

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2026

The Ocean City buoy operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science detected the presence of right whales east of Ocean City on Saturday, March 28th. A right whale slow zone is now in effect through April 12th. Mariners are requested to avoid or transit at 10 knots…

Parsonsburg Brush Pile Reopens for Residential Users

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2026

As of Monday, the Parsonsburg Brush Pile will be open for residential users. We remind the public that commercial/for-hire customers must utilize the scales at the main Newland Park Facility on Brick Kiln Road near Salisbury. For more information call 410-548-4935  

Wicomico County Easter Holiday Closures

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2026

City of Salisbury administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 3. All offices are expected to reopen and resume standard business hours on Monday, April 6. Essential services, including police, fire and emergency response, will maintain regular operations. The Salisbury Zoo will remain open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Trash collection originally…

Worcester County Closings for Easter Holiday

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2026

Worcester County Government offices, including all five Branch Libraries, will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026 for Good Friday. Normal business hours will resume Monday, April 6. Recreation and Parks will be closed Friday through Sunday, April 3-5, and will resume standard hours of operation on April 6. The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2026

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Spring arrives in Ocean View. Click for full view

Shred Event in Georgetown Saturday, April 18

By Mari Lou / March 29, 2026

AARP Delaware and the Georgetown Public Library will host a free shredding event on Saturday, April 18 from 10am to 1pm at the Georgetown Public Library. The event is part of AARP Fraud Watch Network efforts statewide. Shredding old bank statements, credit card bills, Medicare cards and anything else with personal information on it is…

DSP Arrest Two for Courier Scam in Seaford

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2026

Two New Yorkers have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a courier scam investigation in Seaford. Police were contacted by an 84 year old man who believed he was the victim of a scam. Police say in the days prior, the victim encountered a pop-up that locked him out of his computer and instructed…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 03/28/26

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2026

Ā  Ā  NAME: Pam / 302-632-8033 ITEM: Electric concrete mixer DESCRIPTION: AMOUNT: $150 ITEM: Drywall tools DESCRIPTION: benches, banjo, hawks, hand tools AMOUNT: various prices ITEM: oriental rugs DESCRIPTION: AMOUNT: call for pricing and sizes Ā  NAME: Fred / 443-521-7484 ITEM: Aluminum Rims DESCRIPTION: four 17in. aluminum rims from Ford 150 XL excellent condition AMOUNT:…

Single Vehicle Crash on Armory Road Damages Utility Pole; about 1500 DEC Members without Power Overnight

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2026

A single vehicle crash on Armory Road near Frankford just after 12:30 Saturday morning shut the roadway down for hours after causing damage to a utility pole. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a 24 year old Millsboro man was northbound when he failed to negotiate a slight curve in the area…

Bethany Beach Police Arrest 2 after Drug Investigation

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

An investigation in the use of illegal drugs in a residence in Bethany Beach led to the arrest of two people on Thursday. Bethany Beach Police with assistance of the Governor Task Force executed a search warrant at a home on Garfield Parkway and found 47 year old William Lewis and 45 year old Amy…

Salisbury Man Convicted of Illegal Possession of Firearm

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

A Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to one count of illegal possession of a regulated firearm. Administrative Judge for the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Judge S. James Sarbanes accepted the plea and sentenced 64 year old Leon Grant to 15 years in prison with all but 7 years suspended. Five years is a mandatory…

Berlin Man Arrested after Fight Early Friday Morning in Ocean City

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

Ocean City Police were called to the area of 83rd Street just after 1am Friday for a disorderly male. Police found evidence of a fight that ha taken place both inside and outside a residence and determined that the victim and suspect are acquaintances who were inside together when the fight occurred. The suspect was…

Will Imbrie-Moore Launches Primary Campaign for DE’s 19th House District

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

Former Biden/Harris campaign staffer and teacher Will Imbrie-Moore has launched a primary campaign for the 19th House District in the Stanton area. Imbrie-Moore is running on a platform of fully funding public schools and school meals, fighting the housing crisis and raising the minimum wage to $20 by 2035. He believes that the current administration…

No Kings Demonstrations Throughout Delmarva Saturday

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2026

Demonstrators will be out Saturday sending the message ā€œNo Thrones, No Crowns, No Kingsā€ throughout Delmarva. The demonstrations in Delaware are organized by Indivisible Delaware and co-sponsored by several partners – including the ACLU of Delaware and the Delaware Working Families Party. The demonstrations focus on protecting the rule of law, defending civil liberties, and…