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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/16/25

By Mari Lou / October 16, 2025

User 284190339 · 10-16-25 Fishing Report Wednesday saw small craft advisories up and they will be up through Thursday. From the long-range forecast it looks like they will be up right through the weekend with 15 to 20-knot winds and 5 to 7-foot seas. Sure am glad I no longer run my charter boat business.…

UPDATED: Salisbury Fire on Oxbridge Drive Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / October 15, 2025

UPDATED – 10/15/25 – Five family members displaced, 2 family cats died in fire.  A GiveSendGo Fund has been set up to help the family:   https://www.givesendgo.com/ScarboroughFireRelief?  ================ ORIGINAL STORY – 10/14/25 – Salisbury firefighters were called for a structure fire just after 5:30 Monday afternoon. Crews arriving on Oxbridge Drive found a home on fire…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/15/25

By Mari Lou / October 15, 2025

User 284190339 · 10-15-25 Fishing Report For those of you who might not remember, that bright orange ball in the sky on Tuesday afternoon was the sun. It has been hidden by clouds for so long, I was afraid it had gone out. I finally got the results of the Delaware Mobile Surf-Fishermen’s 19th Annual…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 15, 2025

Shannon Bond – Ocean View – Sunrise at Ocean City Inlet. Click for full view

Rehoboth Beach Man Arrested for Burglaries

By Mari Lou / October 14, 2025

Delaware State Police were called to 302 the Local for a report of a burglary on September 27 and learned that earlier in the morning a lack male forced entry into an outdoor walk-in refrigerator behind the business and took nearly $2000 worth of food and alcohol. On Monday Troopers were again called for another…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/14/25

By Mari Lou / October 14, 2025

User 284190339 · 10-14-25 Fishing Report If anything, Monday was worse than Sunday. The wind went northwest, the temperature dropped and it rained even harder. I had to go out to Milton for medical appointments and the roads were flooded as well as the parking lot behind the library. To the best of my knowledge,…

Frankford VFC Awarded Grain Rescue Tube & Training

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2025

First responders from the Frankford Volunteer Fire Company have been awarded a grain rescue tube and specialized training from the Delaware Farm Bureau. This comes through the Nationwide Grain Bin Safety Advocacy campaign and used to help protect against grain entrapments, which end in dozens of deaths across rural America.   Every year, thousands of farmers…

UPDATED: Dewey Beach Fire Under Investigation; 3 Firefighters Injured

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2025

UPDATED – 1:20pm – The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating a fire early Monday morning on Carolina Street in Dewey Beach. Firefighters from Rehoboth Beach were called just after 3am and found a single family home heavily involved in fire. The residence was not occupied at the time of the blaze, which also caused…

Fire at County Seat Apartments in Georgetown Saturday Accidental

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2025

Georgetown firefighters were called for a residential structure fire on Saturday night around 9 on Jury Way at the County Seat Apartments. Firefighters arriving at the scene found the fire occurred in a multi-family structure with an automatic sprinkler activation. The fire occurred on an apartment balcony area that was controlled by the building’s automatic…

Cleaning & Painting of Rehoboth Avenue Drawbridge Begins October 17; Start of Canal Street Detour Delayed till Oct 27

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2025

As part of a statewide DelDOT project, the Rehoboth Avenue drawbridge will be cleaned and painted beginning on Friday, October 17. These processes are necessary to maintain the longevity of the bridge, as corrosion has built up since it was last painted in 1996. While there are no structural issues due to paint corrosion at…

UPDATED: West Virginia Man Charged after Hit & Run Collision in Bethany Beach

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2025

UPDATED – 10/13/25 – Beddow also faces charges from Dewey Beach Police where he was involved in a collision that damaged the center median pedestrian “wave” as well as knocking down a light pole. ================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 10/12/25 – Police in Bethany Beach were called around 1am Sunday for a hit and run at…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/13/25

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2025

User 284190339 · 10-13-25 Fishing Report Sunday, we had a storm warning and lots of rain. Breakwater Tackle and Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said they would be closed on Sunday along with Lewes Harbour and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em. If anyone went fishing, they need to seek help from a mental health professional.…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2025

OC LiveCam – The Inlet Parking Lot being covered in blown sand and water. Can’t see where the rock jetty is – from the overwash from the ocean into the inlet. Lots of people checking it all out! Click for full view

UPDATED: Delaware National Guard Activated to Assist with Impacts from Storm; Reception Centers Open in Kent & Sussex Counties

By Mari Lou / October 12, 2025

UPDATED – Kent County Reception Center at Magnolia Fire Hall is now CLOSED ========================================= The Delaware National Guard has been activated to assist with emerging needs posed by coastal flooding and high winds which are expected to continue through tomorrow. DEMA has been coordinating with state and local officials since Friday in preparation for impacts…

UPDATE #3: Ocean City Monitoring Weekend Coastal Storm & Flooding

By Mari Lou / October 12, 2025

UPDATE #3 – 10/12/25 – Town of Ocean City Provides Weather and Flooding Update #3 The Town of Ocean City’s Emergency Management Department, along with Town officials, have continued to closely monitor the ongoing coastal storm.   According to the National Weather Service, the following update has been provided for Ocean City residents and visitors:…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/12/25

By Mari Lou / October 12, 2025

User 284190339 · 10-12-25 Fishing Report Saturday was almost a no fishing day, but we were able to get reports from Old Inlet and Breakwater Tackle. Both shops said they may not be open on Sunday or Monday as the worst of the nor’easter goes by. I didn’t call Lewes Harbour Marina or Hook ‘em…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 12, 2025

Donny Reed – Ocean City – Geese in flight near Fenwick Island. Click for full view

Bethany Beach: Storm Update

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2025

Storm Warning for Bethany Beach The Town of Bethany Beach is urging residents and visitors to prepare for a significant coastal storm expected to affect our area Sunday October 12th through Monday October 13th. Current forecasts indicate a combination of strong offshore winds, high surf, and high astronomical tides, which are likely to cause moderate…

DSP Arrest Georgetown Woman after Road Rage Incident

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2025

A Georgetown woman was arrested after a road rage incident on Dupont Boulevard near Shortly Road Friday morning around 11:30. Police were called for a road rage incident involving a firearm. Police learned that a Yukon with Delaware tags pulled alongside the victim – a 49 year old Houston, DE man. Both vehicles were southbound…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 10/11/25

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2025

    NAME: Cathy / 302-727-2570 ITEM: Dept. 56 Christmas Village DESCRIPTION: Unused and In Original Boxes AMOUNT: Price for the lot is $450   NAME: Buddy / 484-880-2268 ITEM: Oven DESCRIPTION: 30 inch Frigidaire electric double oven, white AMOUNT: $200   NAME: Tom / 240-549-9690 LOOKING FOR: Salt water fishing equipment – poles, rods,…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/11/25

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2025

User 284190339 · 10-11-25 Fishing Report Friday was the beginning of the hard nor’easter that is going to wipe out the weekend into early next week. Winds are expected to gust to 60 knots and seas inshore are going to build to 18 feet. In the canyons, the seas will be 27 feet. No boats…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2025

Chick Bradford – Harbeson – Snow geese on the Broadkill River. Click for full view

Sussex County Contributes $1.9-million to Preserve Ag Lands

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2025

The 29th round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation were announced on Friday in Laurel.  Ag officials say 36 properties – over 2800 acres – have been preserved at a cost of $14.9-million. The easements are in all three Delaware counties and come from each county government. The Sussex County government…

UPDATED: Lewes BPW Cited After March Wastewater Spill

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2025

UPDATED – 10/10/25 – The Lewes Board of Public Works has been issued a notice of violation by DNREC for a wastewater spill that occurred on March 8 on American Legion Road in Lewes. The spill was due to an equipment failure. Multiple agencies assisted in containing and cleaning the affected roadway and the overflow was…

Lewes BPW Urges Residents to Prepare for the Weekend Storm

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2025

Lewes Board of Public Works urges Lewes residents to prepare for the upcoming storm.  Secure your home by bringing in loose items and covering windows, have multiple ways to receive alerts, such as a NOAA Weather Radio or emergency apps, create a family communication plan with a designated safe spot, and prepare an emergency kit…