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Measure Would Allow Candidates & Officeholders to Use Campaign Funds for Security Measures

By Mari Lou / June 5, 2026

The growing threat of political violence and harassment that’s directed at public officials led to the release Thursday of House Bill 448 by Delaware House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown and Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend. This measure would make security expenses an authorized campaign expenditure. In 2024, the Federal Election Commission clarified that federal candidates and…

Gov. Moore Signs Executive Order Creating Immigrant Rights Protection Task Force

By Mari Lou / June 5, 2026

An executive order creating a 12-month statewide Maryland Immigrant Rights Protection Task Force was signed Friday by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. This task force – made up of State agencies and other state leaders would coordinate efforts to address the fraud and exploitation of immigrant Marylanders, which was part of his State of the State…

Legislation Introduced to Promote Safety and Accountability in Delaware Interscholastic Athletics

By Mari Lou / June 5, 2026

Legislation introduced Thursday would strengthen the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) board’s authority over investigations and compliance standards while implementing new training requirements for student-athletes and stronger screening requirements for athletic officials. House Bill 452 would expand the duties, powers and authority of the DIAA Board by requiring member schools to fully cooperate with DIAA…

Opening of New Sussex Tech Delayed till September 2028

By Mari Lou / June 5, 2026

Weather is only part of the delay for the opening of the New Sussex County Technical School – which is now scheduled to open in September of 2028. The revised opening from September of 2027 comes as the district accepted an approved alternative construction plan to increase the size of the building to accommodate 1800…

UPDATED: Salisbury Man Convicted in Murder of Father

By Mari Lou / June 5, 2026

UPDATED – 06/05/26 – A Salisbury man has been convicted of murder by a Wicomico County jury. After a 4-day trial in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, 32 year old Ja’Bril Walters was found guilty in the shooting death of his father in February of 2025. Walters was convicted of 1st and 2nd degree murder,…

Dover Police Make Arrest after Robbery Investigation Led to Barricade & Kidnapping Incident

By Mari Lou / June 5, 2026

Dover Police have arrested a homeless man following a robbery investigation that led police to a separate barricade and kidnapping incident Thursday evening. Thursday just after 9pm Police were called to the Wawa on North DuPont Highway for a reported robbery. A male employee at the Wawa was assisting a customer when 36 year old…

Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn Nominated to Fill Upcoming Vacancy on Delaware Supreme Court

By Mari Lou / June 5, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer has nominated Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn to serve as a Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court. Vice Chancellor Zurn has distinguished herself as a thoughtful and respected jurist throughout her decade of service on the Delaware Court of Chancery. If confirmed by the Delaware State Senate, Zurn will fill the vacancy created…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/05/26

By Mari Lou / June 5, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-05-26 Fishing Report Thursday the weather was even better and so was the fishing. Patty at Captain Bones in Odessa recorded a new state record flathead catfish. Scott Failor landed the impressive catch out of the Delaware River at Augustine Beach on a chunk of shad. It weighed a whopping 36.20 pounds.…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/04/26

By Mari Lou / June 4, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-04-26 Fishing Report Wednesday, we had some decent weather and fish were caught from several locations. Dan at Dan’s Tackle told us blues were caught from Broadkill Beach on cut mullet. A few small croaker and trout were taken from the same location on bloodworms. Lewes Harbour Marina saw some keeper flounder…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 4, 2026

Judy Dredge – Blue Moon at Big Chill Beach north of Bethany Beach. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/03/26

By Mari Lou / June 3, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-03-26 Fishing Report Tuesday, saw small craft advisories up for most of the day, but the wind dropped out in the afternoon and it may be down for the remainder of the week. Dan at Dan’s Tackle on Route 1 near Milton said blues were caught on cut mullet at Broadkill Beach…

Anglers Can Explore Maryland’s Diverse Waters During License-Free Fishing Days

By Mari Lou / June 3, 2026

Mark your calendar! Maryland has three license-free fishing days coming up over the next month. On June 6th, 13th, and July 4th – all state residents and visitors can fish without needing a fishing license, trout stamp or registration! License-free fishing days provide a unique chance to explore Maryland’s diverse fishing opportunities. And a great…

Traffic Stop Ends in Arrest of Harbeson Man for DUI & Drug Offenses

By Mari Lou / June 2, 2026

A traffic stop Sunday night ended in the arrest of a Harbeson man for DUI and felony drug offenses. A Delaware State Police trooper spotted a Camaro speeding and swerving while westbound on Route 24 near Robinsonville Road. During the traffic stop the driver, 43 year old Michael Mock of Harbeson, showed signs of impairment.…

UPDATED: Salisbury & MSP Continue to Investigate Murder of 10 Year Old Tyron Colbert, Jr of Salisbury

By Mari Lou / June 2, 2026

UPDATED – 06/02/26 – Maryland State Police continue to investigate the murder of 10 year old Tyron Colbert in Salisbury in August of 2024. Police are renewing their appeal for information and urge anyone with knowledge of this crime to step forward. Salisbury Police were called to Clay Street around 10:30pm on August 5 for a…

State and Thomas Jefferson University Partner to Establish Delaware’s First Medical School

By Mari Lou / June 2, 2026

Delaware’s first medical school is coming! Governor Matt Meyer has announced a partnership with Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia to establish a regional campus of Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Delaware. This Delaware Medical School Consortium will provide students with the opportunity to complete their entire medical education in Delaware while creating a stronger pipeline…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/02/26

By Mari Lou / June 2, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-02-26 Fishing Report Monday, we had small craft advisories up all day, but anglers found a way to fish around them. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said spot and croaker were caught from the Broadkill River on bloodworms and Fishbites. Lewes Harbour Marina had the most surprising report. Captain Brent on the Katydid…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 2, 2026

Scott Parry – Rehoboth Beach – Small park by a little lake in Rehoboth Beach. Click for full view

Sussex County Council Meets Tuesday at 10

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2026

UPDATED – 06/02/26 – The Sussex County Council met Tuesday morning and began the day with two presentations. Patti Grimes, Executive Director of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation, updated the Council on what’s going happening there – as well as the new open air pavilion. The Council provides some funding for programs involving the arts for…

UPDATED: 4 Candidates Running for Mayor in Rehoboth Beach August 8th Municipal Election

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2026

UPDATED – 06/01/26 – The filing deadline for the Rehoboth Beach municipal election has passed – voters will be electing a Mayor and 2 City Commissioners on Saturday, August 8th.  Each seat is a 3 year term.   There are 4 candidates running for Mayor – William Raak and current commissioners Suzanne Goode, Susan Stewart and Craig…

Early Morning Crash on Route 24 Near Oak Orchard Damages Utility Pole

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2026

Traffic on Route 24 near Oak Orchard was detoured for some time early Monday morning after a crash with downed wires in the area of Rosedale and Gull Point Roads. Indian River emergency personnel were called just after 4:30am and found a GMC Sierra pickup that went off the road and struck a utility pole…

DSP Investigating Commercial Burglaries/Attempted Burglaries in Lewes Area

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2026

Delaware State Police are investigating several commercial burglaries and attempted burglaries early Saturday morning along Coastal Highway in Lewes. Police were called to Coastal Plaza around 6:30am for a report of burglaries or attempted burglaries at Go Brit, Cabana’s Restaurant, Tienda la Bendicion and The Listening Booth. Investigation shows that early in the morning hours…

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Expands Student Loan Payoff Assistance for First-Time Homebuyers

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2026

Maryland SmartBuy initiative has been expanded! The Maryland Mortgage Program‘s loan product for first-time homebuyers to purchase a home and pay off student debt has been increased from a current limit of $20,000 to $25,000 in student loan payoff assistance. This announcement of the program expansion marks the start of National Homeownership Month in June.…

Three Arrested in Multi-Agency Effort Following Stolen Vehicle Incident

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2026

Ocean City Police attempted several times to stop a speeding vehicle – first on Baltimore Avenue just after 1 Saturday morning. A second traffic stop was attempted at 31st and Coastal, but the vehicle continued north up Coastal Highway in a reckless manner – police did not pursue. At the Route 90 bridge stop sticks…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/01/26

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-01-26 Fishing Report Sunday there were small craft advisories up and with the forecast for seas running 4 to 5 feet and northeast winds for the rest of the week, I don’t see much hope of them coming down. We did have some good news from Rick’s Bait and Tackle on Longneck.…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2026

Katy Stone – Lewes – Blue moon shining over Frankford. Click for full view