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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

 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’s Beach Bus service and Route 305 Beach Connection will operate, all other fixed route and paratransit services will not operate.  Monday, September 1 is…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/30/25

By Mari Lou / August 30, 2025

User 284190339 · 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 · 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

  User 284190339 · 08-28-25 Fishing Report Wednesday saw bright sunshine and what felt like light winds on land, but according to Hook ‘em and Cook ‘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 · 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…

Sussex County Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2025

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, August 26, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Laurel. Near Bethel, Seaford, Delmar, and Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 146,…

Gov Meyer Invites Public Input To Shape Delaware’s Rural Health Transformation Plan

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2025

Your input is requested to guide investments from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. Governor Matt Meyer says this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to re-imagine how health care is delivered in rural Delaware. This is a $50-billion initiative that will strengthen health care in rural communities nationwide. Delaware would receive significant resources from FY 2026…

Proposed Electrical Regulation Could Hike Costs, Trigger Layoffs, and Delay Projects

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2025

A proposed rule in the recent State Register of Regulations would require any contractor installing a low-voltage system to have the work performed by a licensed electrician. Currently Delaware does not require special licensing or certification for low-voltage techs and these installations are exempt from requiring a licensed electrician. If approved, this proposal would eliminate…

Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall Exploring Run for MD 1st District US Congress

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2025

Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall is looking at a possible run for the Maryland 1st District in the US Congress and has formed the “Friends of Zachery Tyndall Exploratory Committee.” Tyndall is a lifelong resident of the Eastern Shore, understands that rural communities are often overlooked and underserved – and has led Berlin for nearly a…

Georgetown Police Arrest Teen for Vehicle Break-ins – Looking for 2nd Suspect

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2025

A 17 year old from Lawson Road has been arrested by Georgetown Police in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries and property damage incidents. Police spotted the suspect running off on foot and was arrested after a brief chase. Investigation determined that the teen and another unidentified suspect are responsible for burglarizing or damaging…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/26/25

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-26-25 Fishing Report Monday the weather could not be blamed for the slow fishing, unless you want to go back to last week and blame the hurricane for messing up the water and the bottom. The only fish that Lewes Harbour Marina saw on Monday were some sheepshead caught by private boats…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2025

Amy Davis – Rehoboth Beach sunrise. Click for full view

Kent & Sussex Mosquito Spraying Monday Evening

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2025

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, August 25, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Felton, Houston, and Milford. Near Camden, Marydel, and Harrington. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following…

Time Capsule Placed Inside New Sussex County Family Courthouse Building

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2025

Last week a time capsule was placed inside what will be the new Family Court facility on East Market and Race Streets in Georgetown. Family Court Chief Judge Michael Newell led the ceremony to place the copper box behind the dated commemorative stone. The time capsule is a copper box and contains the book of Delaware…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/25/25

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-25-25 Fishing Report Sunday was the final day of small craft advisories on the inshore waters. On Monday the seas go to 2 to 3 feet and the rest of the week we will have 2-foot seas on the ocean. Delaware Bay will see similar conditions with light west winds and seas…