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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/23/25

By Mari Lou / August 23, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-23-25 Fishing Report Friday the sun came out, but small craft advisories were still up on the ocean and seas were running 3 to 4 feet on Delaware Bay. In the canyons, the seas were still 10 to 18 feet. From the reports I received, the ocean came across Route 1 north…

VIDEO: Coast Guard & Partners Conduct Joint Operation to Disrupt Illicit Maritime Activity in Delaware

By Mari Lou / August 23, 2025

A law enforcement team from the US Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay enforcement division led a joint compliance operation Tuesday with local, state and federal agencies at the Port of Wilmington. The goal – to ensure the port is in compliance with the Maritime Transportation Security Act – while deterring and detecting illicit activity at…

DUI Enforcement Campaign Underway in Delaware

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2025

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety’s annual DUI enforcement campaign is underway – and runs through September 5th. Labor Day weekend is historically one of the deadliest weekends for impaired driving and the Office of Highway Safety and local police are stepping up enforcement through the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which combines…

DNREC Investigating Ammonia Release at Simmons Animal Nutrition in Bridgeville

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2025

DNREC reports that an unknown amount of Anhydrous Ammonia was released into the air from Simmons Animal Nutrition in Bridgeville Thursday morning just after 9:30. Officials say the release occurred when a pressure relief valve pipe was damaged by maintenance crews working in the area of the pipe. The area was secured and evacuated by…

Rabid Fox Confirmed in Vicinity of Colona Road in Pocomoke

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2025

The Worcester County Health Department has confirmed a rabid fox has been found in the area of Colona Road in Pocomoke. If your pets have had contact with the rabid fox – contact the Worcester Health Department’s Office of Environmental Health immediately. Contact includes bites, scratches or other direct contact to persons or pets. Call…

Delaware Waterfowl & Trout Stamp Winners

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2025

The blue ribbon winners for the 2027 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp and the 2026 Delaware Trout Stamp are both from out of state. The winner of the waterfowl stamp is Gerry Putt of Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania and Charlie Wurst of Fort Wayne, Indiana won the Trout Stamp. Both are first-time winners. Just one local artist placed…

Gov Meyer Signs Sen. Buckson’s Pension Reform Bill to Help Address Staffing Shortages

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2025

A bipartisan measure sponsored by Senator Eric Buckson has been signed into law by Governor Matt Meyer. The Governor signed Senate Bill 52 which is aimed at easing staffing shortages in Delaware’s schools and state agencies that operate 24-hour shifts. The bill modernizes employment rules for state pensioners willing to return to work. It removes…

Crisfield Man Charged with Sex Abuse of a Minor

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2025

A Crisfield man was arrested by Maryland State Police Thursday on charges of sexual abuse of a minor in Somerset County. Investigators from the Princess Anne Criminal Enforcement Division obtained an arrest warrant for 60 year old Gene Hughes of Crisfield who was arrested at his home without incident. Hughes is charged with sex abuse…

Glen Burnie Tractor Trailer Driver Charged with Assault & Reckless Endangerment in Talbot County

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2025

A Glen Burnie truck driver has been arrested after reports of a hit and run on Route 50 in Easton. Easton Police met with the driver of a Hyundai Sonata who told them they were stopped on Route 50 at Dover Road when a tractor trailer struck the rear of their vehicle twice – then…

Dagsboro Man Charged after Road Rage Incident near Milton

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2025

A Dagsboro man has been charged with aggravated menacing and gun offenses after a road rage incident that occurred Thursday on Coastal Highway in Milton. Delaware State Police were called to Eagle Crest Road just before 6pm and learned the victim was involved in a road rage incident with a Honda Pilot. During the incident…

After Erin

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2025

FLOODING REPORTED BY DelDOT: LONG NECK: Long Neck Road – from Pot Nets Road to Massey’s Landing is closed LEWES: East Savannah Road – from Angler’s Road to Massachusetts Ave is closed MILTON: Front Street – between Cave Neck Rd & Walnut Street is closed ——————————– Rehoboth Beach – Red flags are still flying at…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/22/25

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-22-25 Fishing Report Thursday the hurricane passed as close to Delaware as it is going to get. When I checked the conditions at the Delaware Lightship Buoy around 4:00 p.m. the wind was gusting to 40 knots and the wave height was 17 feet. On Wednesday 73 boats did fish the Mid…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 22, 2025

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – Beach sweepers just before sunrise. Click for full view

UPDATED: Delmarva Beaches – Swimming in Ocean Prohibited Because of Dangerous Surf & Rip Currents

By Mari Lou / August 21, 2025

UPDATE (Sussex County Beach Areas)- 8/21/25:     As Hurricane Erin passes offshore, there may be some hazards to swimming even after the storm clears out–as Sussex County Deputy Director of Public Safety for the Division of Emergency Management–Tim Cooper tells the Talk of Delmarva…     He also advises that you should stay away from…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/21/25

By Mari Lou / August 21, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-21-25 Fishing Report Wednesday was a slight improvement over Tuesday only in the fact that it didn’t rain on me. According to the radar on my weather app it did rain in pop-up locations through out the area. Thursday we will see tropical storm conditions with seas running 11 to 15 feet.…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 21, 2025

Joann – Angry surf near Rehoboth during 2019 storm. Click for full view

Camden Street Closure for Salisbury University Student Move-In at The Ross

By Mari Lou / August 20, 2025

Downtown Salisbury is excited to welcome Salisbury University students as they move into The Ross on Friday, August 22, 2025. Parking Authority staff will be on-site to assist with traffic flow throughout the day on August 22nd. To accommodate move-in activity, Camden Street Alley will be temporarily closed with the following details: Closure Area: Camden Street…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/20/25

By Mari Lou / August 20, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-20-25 Fishing Report Tuesday was an absolutely horrible weather day. The rain was steady and driven by the wind just to get under your hat and in your face. I can’t imagine anyone would be outside, let alone fishing on such a day. The Mid Atlantic Tournament did fish on Monday and…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 20, 2025

Doug Krebs – Millsboro – A day at the beach in Ocean City. Click for full view

Sussex County Council Approves John Passwaters to Seat on Planning & Zoning Commission

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2025

A public interview was held during the Sussex County Council meeting Tuesday for a nominee to the Planning and Zoning Commission. After the interview the Council approved John Passwaters of Bridgeville to a seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission. His term will begin on September 1st and ends at the end of June of…

Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Bishopville, MD Area

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2025

The Worcester County Health Department has confirmed that a rabid raccoon has been found in the vicinity of St. Martin’s Neck Road in Bishopville. County health officials remind you to contact the County Health Department’s Office of Environmental Health at 410-352-3234 – if you, your family or your pets have had contact with the rabid raccoon…

Sussex County Council Approves Recommendation for Payment Plan for Some Property Tax Bills

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2025

The Sussex County Council heard an update  from County Finance Director Gina Jennings on legislation that was brought before the General Assembly during the special session last week. In all – seven bills were discussed, but most pertain to New Castle County, which has recently started its appeal process. House Bill 241 does pertain to…

UPDATED: Indian River School District Schedules Open Houses for Students & Parents

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2025

UPDATED – 08/19/25 –  Schools in the Indian River School District will host a series of open houses during the month of August. Open houses will allow students and parents to meet teachers and staff, view class lists and tour school buildings. A number of schools will host multiple sessions, with each session catering to a…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/19/25

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-19-25 Fishing Report Monday, we welcomed the first wind and waves from the hurricane. Small craft advisories are now posted through Friday. I understand the water was up to the dunes at 3Rs Road and this is just the first day. Seas are forecasted to go as high as 13 feet on…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2025

Chick Bradford – Harbeson – Assateague ponies. Click for full view