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User 284190339 · 06-21-25 Fishing Report Friday there was a bit of a discrepancy between the marine forecast and the actual conditions on the water. The forecast called for southwest at 5 to 10 knots with seas of 2 to 3 feet. The actual wind speed was southwest at 12 knots with gusts to 20…
Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Friday morning ride to Cape May on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. All three ferries are out on the water. Click for full view
A Rehoboth Beach Police officer spotted a white Infiniti speeding on Rehoboth Avenue near Fifth Street around 7:30 Wednesday evening. The officer attempted a traffic stop by activating the emergency lights, but the driver did not stop and increased his speed. During a short pursuit the driver, identified as 18 year old Isaiah Stokes of…
Governor Matt Meyer was at CAMP Rehoboth in Rehoboth Beach this morning where he signed an executive order(#11) that adds further protections for gender-affirming care in Delaware from attempts by the federal government and other state governments to criminalize patients and providers. The Governor’s order aims to protect the personal data of gender-affirming care providers…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has launched the Open Doors Project which allows First State landlords and tenants access-free interpretation and document translation services under a new language access program piloted by the Delaware Department of Justice. The Open Doors Project was made possible by legislation passed in the 152nd General Assembly (SS1 for SB…
A Milton man has been arrested by Delaware State Police after a call for a disorderly incident last week in Milton. Police were called to Lawns Unlimited early Monday morning for a disorderly person and learned that a man was yelling at employees of the business from his residence next door. While yelling at the…
A West Chester, PA, man has been sentenced for fraud. US District Judge Maryellen Noreika sentenced 69 year old Robert Higgins last week to the statutory maximum term of 65 years in federal prison. Court documents show Higgins owned and operated First State Depository â a precious metals depository in Wilmington. First State Depository held…
Unemployment in Delaware increase from 3.9% in April to 4% in May while the national average remained unchanged at 4.2%. However in Sussex County unemployment dropped from 4% in April to 3.7% in May. Delaware’s labor force grew by 800 â the largest over-the-month increase since June of 2023 â and 900 more workers than…
User 284190339 · 06-20-25 Fishing Report Thursday was hot and windy with small craft advisories up in the ocean. Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic told us that Port Mahon was seeing trout, flounder and sheepshead on peeler crab, minnows, squid and fiddler crabs. The tidal creeks and rivers hold white perch and small stripers…
Jody Hudson – Lewes – Rehoboth Beach at night – from 2005. Click for full view
UPDATED: Driver Identified and Vehicle Located; Fatal Pedestrian Hit & Run; Possible Suspect Vehicle
UPDATE–06/19/25: Delaware State Police continue to investigate the fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred on Sunday night in Bethel. Police say they have identified the driver, a 23-year-old woman from Milford, Delaware, and located the vehicle–the 2012 Buick Lacrosse that was involved in the crash. The driver was arrested for unrelated capias warrants and committed…
User 284190339 · 06-19-25 Fishing Report Wednesday saw decent weather, but most stations reported slow fishing. On Tuesday Hook âem and Cook âem told us that Tom Ostrye caught a 6.6-pound flounder on shiners while fishing aboard the Judy V with Captain Roger Meekins. It was netted by mate Hayden Thomas. They also reported that…
UPDATE: 6/18/25: Delaware State Police have identified 46-year-old Paul Ridenour of Felton as the man who died in a motorcycle crash Monday night in Magnolia. The Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the crash. Original Post: A Felton man is dead after a collision between a Camry and a Kawasaki sportbike. Delaware State…
User 284190339 · 06-18-25 Fishing Report Tuesday saw an improvement in the weather and some boats did fish the ocean. Hook âem and Cook âem said the Captain Bob had sea bass on her half-day trip while the Judy V was able to put together a catch of flounder and sea bass on her all-day…
UPDATED – 06/17/25 –Â The Sussex County Council has approved a proposed $285.1-million FY 2026 budget – the new fiscal year begins on July 1st. After reassessment, Sussex County has a new property tax rate of 2.14 cents per $100 of assessed value – lowered from 44.5 cents. This compensates for higher property valuations and keeps…
UPDATED – 06/17/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 75-year-old Deborah Steele of Millsboro, Delaware, as the woman who was killed by her son during a physical altercation Sunday evening in Millsboro. Â ========================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 06/16/25 – A Millsboro man has been arrested in connection with the death of a relative. Delaware State…
User 284190339 · 06-17-25 Fishing Report Monday did not see improved weather and both Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook âem and Cook âem said no boats sailed for the ocean. Lewes Harbour Marina did report some smaller boats found success with summer flounder out of the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal. No baits were given, but…
SA Harrison – Millsboro -Spring bloom at Baywood. Click for full view
Truitt Avenue in Milford will be closed to thru-traffic on Tuesday, June 17th from 7:30am to Noon. The closure will be between NW Front Street and NW 2nd Street. This is to accommodate the placement of a home. Milford Police say additional work is scheduled for Wednesday which may result in additional temporary closures in…
If you’re heading towards Baltimore on Tuesday â be aware – the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Maryland will be running over the Bay Bridge around 10am. They will cross the westbound span â and the right and center lanes will be closed temporarily while the runners cross the bridge. MDOT officials say…
Three people were arrested after a traffic stop by Ocean City Police that resulted in the recovery of three loaded handguns. Just before 8pm Saturday police stopped a vehicle near North Division Street and Baltimore Avenue and while talking to the four vehicle occupants police detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday that 55 attorneys general â representing all eligible states and U.S. territories â have agreed to sign on to a $7.4-billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, who have also agreed to proceed with the settlement. The settlement resolves litigation against Purdue and the…
DNREC Seeks Public Comment on Revisions to Delaware Wildlife Action Plan
DNREC is looking for your comments on revisions to the Delaware Wildlife Action Plan (DEWAP), which is a 10-year conservation strategy that will guide conservation efforts for the state’s wildlife and their habitats through 2035. Public comment is being sought on a draft list of threats and conservation actions while continuing to encourage input throughout…
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