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Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the launch of the Maryland Department of Labor’s Federal Shutdown Loan Program. Applications are being accepted – the program will provide financial support to Maryland residents who are “excepted” or essential federal employees who are not receiving a paycheck during the federal government shutdown. The program offers a one-time…
A shooting early Sunday morning in the Laurel area is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Troopers were called to northbound Route 13 between Delmar and Laurel around 2am after a vehicle was struck by gunfire. Police learned that a Camry was northbound in the left lane when a black male suspect in a silver…
DelDOT will convert a 2-way stop into an All Way Stop on Tuesday at the intersection of Deer Forest and McColleys Chapel Roads west of Georgetown. This work will be done between 9am and 3pm and will include new signs and pavement markings. Flaggers will be on-site to direct drivers at the intersection. Work is…
User 284190339 · 10-06-25 Fishing Report Fishing was slow again on Sunday, although the weather was nice. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid ran to ocean structure and caught a grand total of four flounder. Looks like my advice to go flounder fishing until sea bass season reopens was not so good. The boats that…
  COMMUNITY EVENT: St. Luke’s Seaford, De – RUMMAGE SALE, Saturday – October 11th, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM 202 North Street, Seaford, De. (corner of King and North Street). CASH ONLY, all sales final. Everything must go! Big SURPRISE at 11:30 AM. Many, many items.  NAME: Dwight / 302-644-2831 ITEM: Werner 18…
Fall fire hydrant flushing begins today in Salisbury. This process will be spread over two weeks and will help maintain high water quality, strengthens the municipal water system, and ensures fire hydrants remain fully operational and ready when needed. This week, October 5th though 9th – flushing will be done from 7pm and 5am in…
User 284190339 · 10-05-25 Fishing Report Saturday was the kind of day fisherman dream about. Light winds, small seas so you can fish just about anywhere you want. The only problem was, other than sheepshead, fishing was terrible. Lewes Harbour Marina said sheepshead and some triggerfish were caught at the Outer Wall and the Ice…
DelDOT advises that on Monday, October 6th – Dorman Road at Lakewood Drive in the Angola area will be converted to an All Way Stop. Work will be done between 9am and 3pm with new signage and pavement markings done. Flaggers will be on-site to direct drivers at the intersection.  This work is weather dependent.…
Last week saw the re-dedication of the James M. Bennett High School Memorial Garden. The garden was first established 25 years ago and was preserved in 2010 then the old school was demolished following the opening of the new school. The garden is now located in front of the school and easily accessible to the…
User 284190339 · 10-04-25 Fishing Report Friday was a beautiful day and the wind did drop out, but no one ran to the ocean. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that nine boats fished the Outer Wall and the Ice Breakers with sand fleas and green crab and all caught sheepshead. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier…
UPDATED – 10/03/25 –Â The body-worn camera footage from a fatal police-involved shooting involving the Cambridge Police Department on September 4th has been released by the Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. Police previously identified the victim as 30 year old Ryan Garcy of Cambridge. The investigation is continuing. If you…
Governor Matt Meyer has signed his 14th Executive Order – this to establish the Delaware Task Force on Sustainable Transportation Funding. This is to address long-term challenges facing the state’s Transportation Trust Fund – and ensure Delaware’s infrastructure remains strong, reliable and sustainable for decades to come. The task force will be led by DelDOT…
Delaware State Police were called to the area of Red Mill Pond near Lewes just after 10 Thursday night for a water rescue – for a report of a boat that capsized in the water. When Troopers arrived, they found an occupied Dodge Durango submerged in the pond. Police learned that the driver, a 56…
A Magnolia man has been arrested after a three vehicle crash Thursday night just before 8 on Coastal Highway north of Bethany Beach. Delaware State Police contacted 22 year old Benjamin Herrera of Magnolia, the driver of a Dodge Challenger that was involved in the crash and smelled alcohol on his breath. He also showed…
Dover Police were called for a shooting Thursday morning around 11:45 in a parking lot on Bay Road. Police investigating the incident learned that 37 year old Latasha Bryant of Georgia and the victims were arguing over property when Bryant fired a handgun at the victims and drove off in a Jeep Wagoneer. No one…
The City of Rehoboth Beach holds its 18th annual municipal auction on Saturday at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center – beginning at 9:30am. Hundreds of items will be up for auction – including city vehicles, police gear and lost and found items. Look to bid on 3 boardwalk benches, a hot water pressure washer, parking…
User 284190339 · 10-03-25 Fishing Report Thursday was one of those days when my reporting stations had one thing in common, no fish caught. It seemed to me that the wind blew harder on Thursday with a small craft advisory than it did on Wednesday with a gale warning. According to the National Weather Service…
James Hillegas – Wilmington – Breakwater East Lighthouse on the Delaware Bay. Click for full view
User 284190339 · 10-02-25 Fishing Report Wednesday was such a beautiful fall day. Hardly a cloud in the sky and bright sunshine all day long. Nice cool temperatures, what more could you want? Wind, what wind? Oh, you mean that gale warning with 20 to 30-knot northeast winds and 7 to 10-foot seas. Small craft…
User 284190339 · 10-01-25 Fishing Report Tuesday, we had a small craft advisory that will become a gale warning on Wednesday. No boats ventured out into the ocean, but a few did fish the Outer Wall and the Ice Breakers. Lewes Harbour Marina said two private boats bought sand fleas and green crabs and went…
Josh Hastings has filed for Maryland State Delegate to District 38-B – which represents Delmar, Salisbury and Fruitland. Hastings, a life-long resident of Wicomico County, is a 2-term Wicomico County Council member – and supports stronger schools, better job opportunities and a healthy, prosperous Eastern Shore. Hastings prides himself as a common-sense, independent-minded, leader who…
A reminder that beginning Wednesday some fees for services and transactions at the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles will increase. These increases come as a result of the passage of House Bill 164 in an effort to boost Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) revenue. The TTF pays for the DelDOT operations, road construction and maintenance. Also…
UPDATED – 5pm – “Delaware State University police, in coordination with local, state and federal authorities, have cleared campus buildings following a bomb threat that was received just before 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. DSU Campus will reopen as scheduled on Wednesday.” =============================================================== UPDATED – 4pm – DSU was not alone in receiving threats on Tuesday. The…
UPDATED – 09/30/25 –Â A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 95 years in prison for attempted 1st degree murder and witness intimidation. Circuit Court for Wicomico County Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 37 year old Tre Wallace of Salisbury to life with all but 95 years suspended. When released, Wallace will be place on five…
UPDATED – 09/30/25 – Two Dover men have pleaded guilty in the shooting death of Camay DeSilva at Delaware State University in April of 2024. Officials in the Delaware Attorney General’s office say on Monday, September 22, 19 year old Damien Hinson pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder, weapons offenses and 1st degree conspiracy. He…