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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/14/25

By Mari Lou / August 14, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-14-25 Fishing Report Wednesday was the opening day of the Flounder Pounder Tournament out of Paradise Grill on Long Neck. With a $100,000 First Prize you can bet the ocean was covered up with boats. On Tuesday Mike Hammer and friends fished the Old Grounds to box five flounder between 18 and…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 14, 2025

Dianne Burk – Milford – The eye of the storm on Bowman Road in Milford. Click for full view

UPDATE: Recreational Water/Swimming Advisory for Bethany Beach–Lifted

By Mari Lou / August 13, 2025

UPDATE 8/13/25– 4:30 pm –The recreational water advisory for Bethany Beach has been lifted following a resample which showed the level of fecal indicator bacteria was now below the standard. For more information go to https://recwaters.dnrec.delaware.gov Original Post: DNREC has issued a recreational water advisory/swimming advisory for Bethany Beach due to fecal indicator bacteria results…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/13/25

By Mari Lou / August 13, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-13-25 Fishing Report Tuesday saw those light winds and almost calm seas with very few boats fishing, but the few that went out caught fish. Lewes Harbour Marina told us that Captain Brent and Mate Chris on the Katydid brought in a boat limit of flounder on Tuesday from ocean structure. According…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 13, 2025

Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – at Glen Riddle near Berlin. Click for full view

DE District 20 Representative Alonna Berry Takes Oath of Office

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2025

The Delaware General Assembly met in special session Tuesday, but it’s first order of business was the swearing-in for newly-elected District 20 Representative Alonna Berry who was surrounded by family and friends as she took the oath of office. Berry told the House members and the people of her district that she is ready and…

DSP Arrest Virginia Man on Gun & Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2025

A traffic stop in Frankford early Monday morning led to the arrest of a Virginia man on weapons and drug charges. Delaware State Police on patrol just before 1:30am spotted a Lincoln speeding southbound on Route 113 in Frankford. As the trooper spoke with the driver, identified as 19 year old Demetrius Daniels of Chesapeake,…

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

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2025

UPDATED – 08/12/25 – The investigation into the murder of a 10 year old Salisbury boy continues – a $25,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. It has been just over a year since 10 year old Tyron Colbert, Junior, was shot and died in a home on Clay…

Sussex County Tax Bills are On the Way

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2025

Sussex County tax bills are headed to your mailbox! The bills for FY 2026 on about 203,000 properties total an estimated $214-million in tax revenue. For property owners without mortgage escrow accounts, paper copies will be mailed throughout August, with payment due by September 30th. You can view your bill online – also check out the…

Ellendale Man Arrested for Distribution of Drugs

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2025

An investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs from a home on South Old State Road in Ellendale led to the arrest of 53 year old Andre Mullen of Ellendale. Delaware SORT, Sussex County Drug Unit and Sussex County Governor’s Task Force executed a search warrant at the residence on Monday. Three people, including Mullen,…

Wicomico County Fair Begins Friday!

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2025

The Wicomico County Fair begins Friday at WinterPlace Park in Salisbury. The fair runs through the weekend – admission and parking are free!! Besides the expected 4-H and FFA competitions, rodeo, petting farm and livestock shows – there are plenty of additional special events. Friday is the Cornhole Tournament, Saturday – watermelon seed spitting and…

Harrington Man Charged with 6th Offense DUI after Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2025

A Harrington man has been charged after a traffic stop in Felton on Monday. Delaware State Police spotted an SUV on Holly Spring Road with no license plate. A traffic stop was made and the driver – 61 year old Paul Messick of Harrington – showed signs of impairment while speaking with troopers. Field sobriety…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/12/25

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-12-25 Fishing Report Monday was a fair-weather day and according to the marine forecast, the rest of the week looks great with lite winds and almost calm seas. According to Lewes Harbour Marina the Katydid was the only charter boat that went out on Monday and they caught 25 keeper flounder. The…

Sussex County Lifesaving Association (SCLA) 2-Time National Champions

By Mari Lou / August 11, 2025

For the second year in a row, the Sussex County Lifesaving Association (SCLA) has captured the national title at the US Lifesaving Association National Lifeguard Championships. The championships were held in Huntington Beach State Park in California this year. This event brought together top lifeguards and lifesaving teams from across the country who were tested…

UPDATED: DE General Assembly to Meet Tuesday in Special Session to Deal with Aftermath of Reassessment

By Mari Lou / August 11, 2025

UPDATED – 08/11/25 – The Delaware General Assembly will meet in special session Tuesday to address concerns after the recent statewide property reassessment. Both chambers are scheduled to go into session around 2pm – the House after newly-elected District 20 Representative Alonna Berry is sworn into office. Multiple bills have been introduced in advance of the…

52nd White Marlin Open – A Sea of White, Blue and Yellow!

By Mari Lou / August 11, 2025

The 52nd White Marlin Open started with issues – a storm churning up the ocean offshore. Tournament officials decided to extend the fishing by two additional days even before the first boats left the docks. This is the second year that weather has played a role in the WMO. Each boat was still only allowed…

Gov Moore Announces New Program to Lower Electricity Costs and Improve Grid Resilience in MD

By Mari Lou / August 11, 2025

A new initiative have been announced by Maryland Governor Wes Moore that will help lower electric costs and improve grid resilience. This $2-million initiative will make battery storage more accessible for Maryland residents and business owners. The Maryland Energy Administration will cover the costs of purchasing and installing battery energy storage systems to promote the…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/11/25

By Mari Lou / August 11, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-11-25 Fishing Report The wind finally let up on Sunday and boats were able to fish the ocean and Delaware Bay without taking a beating. Nick Garica and his grandpop fished Delaware Bay beginning at 7:30 a.m. and stayed close to shore just in case those boat problems reared their ugly heads.…

Dover Police Investigating a Shooting in Dover

By Mari Lou / August 10, 2025

A 20 year old Dover man was injured after a shooting Friday evening in the area of Simon Circle and West North Street in Dover. Dover Police were called just after 6:30 and found the victim with gunshot wounds to his upper and lower body – he was taken to Bayhealth Kent Campus. Police say…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/10/25

By Mari Lou / August 10, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-10-25 Fishing Report Saturday was an absolutely beautiful summer day that is unless you wanted to fish in the ocean. Both Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em reported none of their regular boats left the dock with the exception of the Boy’s Toy. That boat is entered in the…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 08/09/25

By Mari Lou / August 9, 2025

Announcement / Jake Smith – 10am mass as St. Marks Episcopal Church, traditional Latin mass, Millsboro Mike – 610-608-2820 / Millsboro – Crab line – complete crabbing line, 2 anchors, 2 floats, 2 4-ft chains, on large wind-up spool, already baited with chicken necks, in his freezer, used once, 650-700ft of line – $600 –…

UPDATED: Rehoboth Beach Voters Elect Susan Stewart & Chris Galanty to the City Commission

By Mari Lou / August 9, 2025

UPDATED – 08/09/25 – Voters in Rehoboth Beach have elected Chris Galanty and Susan Stewart to the Board of Commissioners. City officials say 637 voters cast a vote at the Convention Center Saturday – 474 voters took advantage of absentee ballots. Susan Stewart was the top vote-getter with 849 tallies – followed by Chris Galanty with…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/09/25

By Mari Lou / August 9, 2025

User 284190339 · 08-09-25 Fishing Report Friday saw lots of sunshine to go along with lots of northeast wind. Once again no boats left Lewes Harbour Marina or Indian River Marina. Rick’s Bait and Tackle on Long Neck weighed in a 5-pound flounder for Sandra Glanden that she caught out of Indian River Bay on…

Camden Police Officers’ Association – No Confidence in Camden Mayor Dougherty

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2025

The Camden Police Officers’ Association has issued a vote of no confidence for Mayor Larry Dougherty as a member of the Camden Town Council. After stating in public that he is incompetent and statements by Dougherty negatively referencing the Camden Police Department, the Camden Police Officers’ Association members are asking the Mayor to step down…

Salisbury Man Sentenced to 50 Years for 1st Degree Murder & 1st Degree Assault

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2025

A Salisbury man has been sentenced on charges of 1st degree murder and 1st degree assault. Circuit Court for Wicomico County Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 20 year old Khalil Bivens to Life with all but 40 years suspended on the murder charge and a consecutive term of 10 years on the assault charge for…