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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/11/25

By Mari Lou / July 11, 2025

User 284190339 · 07-11-25 Fishing Report Thursday saw some nice fish caught by young anglers. Patty at Captain Bones told us that eleven-year-old Easton Pruitt caught a 10.01-pound snakehead on a spinnerbait and six-year-old Hunter DiLeo caught a 5.71-pound catfish both out of the Appoquinimick River. Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic said the slot…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/10/25

By Mari Lou / July 10, 2025

User 284190339 · 07-10-25 Fishing Report Wednesday saw seas of 2 to 4 feet on the ocean so once again, the bay became the place to fish. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Katydid tried to fish the ocean, but came back early. The Angler and the Pirate King fished bay structure and caught good…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 10, 2025

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Sailboat on the Indian River Bay. Click for full view

Julianne Murray Appointed as Next US Attorney for District of Delaware

By Mari Lou / July 9, 2025

President Trump has been appointed Julianne Murray as the new US Attorney for the District of Delaware. That order was signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi – Murray is scheduled to be sworn-in on July 14th. She will take over the office held by David Weiss, who resigned in January. Murray is a well-known figure…

UPDATE: Route 54 Crash Tuesday Leaves 2 Dead; Victims Identified

By Mari Lou / July 9, 2025

UPDATE 7/9/25: The Delaware State Police have identified 22-year-old Veronika McCoy from Berlin, Maryland, and 77-year-old Douglas Bachtell from Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, as the two people who died in the two-vehicle crash yesterday near Selbyville. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is asked to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at (302) 703-3264.…

A Lewes Man was Injured in Crash on Route 1 near Milton Tuesday

By Mari Lou / July 9, 2025

A Lewes man was injured in a crash Tuesday morning around 11 on Route 1 at Eagles Crest Road. Delaware State Police say the 75 year old driver of a Mazda was stopped at the stop sign on Eagles Crest Road, but failed to remain stopped and entered the path of a Hyundai that was…

Food Bank of Delaware Mobile Food Pantry in Bridgeville Thursday, July 10

By Mari Lou / July 9, 2025

The Food Bank of Delaware’s mobile food pantry truck travels to communities throughout the state to serve families near their homes.  The mobile food pantry truck carries non-perishables, fresh produce, dairy, beverages, refrigerated and frozen items, and personal products (when available). Registration will now be available on-site. Please be sure to bring proof that you…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/09/25

By Mari Lou / July 9, 2025

User 284190339 · 07-09-25 Fishing Report Tuesday was just a tad windy on the ocean and as a result, several boats fished in Delaware Bay. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the head boat Angler caught a few croaker on her morning trip to bay structure. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park…

Lewes Water Dept to Conduct Hydrant Flow Tests Wednesday

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2025

The Lewes Water Department will conduct hydrant flow tests on Wednesday – in the area of Franklin Avenue and Monroe Avenue. Officials at the Board of Public Works say you may experienced low water pressure or discolored water for up to 24 hours throughout the water system – not just the area being tested. If…

Laurel Man Arrested for Thefts in the Lincoln, Milton & Lewes

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2025

A Laurel man has been arrested in connection with several thefts that occurred in June in various communities in Lincoln, Milton and Lewes. Delaware State Police say that in each theft, unknown suspects trespassed onto various properties in the overnight hours and took money and property from unsecured vehicles. Police identified a silver Chevy Cruz…

Two Injured in Crash on Route 1 at Hudson Road near Milton Tuesday Morning

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2025

Two people were injured in a crash just after 9:30 Tuesday morning at Route 1 and Hudson Road near Milton. Delaware State Police say the driver of a Cadillac, a 73 year old man from Millsboro stopped at the stop sign on Hudson Road, but failed to remain stopped and attempted to cross the southbound…

UPDATED: DSP Arrest Second Suspect for Unlawful Imprisonment

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2025

UPDATED – 07/08/25 – A second suspect sought by Delaware State Police for unlawful imprisonment has been arrested. Police say 36 year old Coles Khayree of Dover turned himself in to on Monday – he is charged with 2 counts of unlawful imprisonment, 2nd degree conspiracy and criminal mischief. He has been released on his own…

DSP Investigating Shooting Incident in Angola Area

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2025

Delaware State Police were called to the Acadia Landing development near Angola on Monday for a shooting that occurred on July 3rd. Police learned that an unknown suspect fired an unknown number of shots at an occupied home on Frenchman Bay Drive. Two adults were inside the home at the time, but there were no…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/08/25

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2025

User 284190339 · 07-08-25 Fishing Report The big news on Monday is the lifting of reservations on 7 of 12 drive-on beaches. DNREC has decided to remove the necessary reservation on weekends and holidays for Key Box, Conquest and Faithful Steward beaches at Delaware Seashore State Park. York, Middle and South beaches at Fenwick Island…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2025

Joan Grourke – Millsboro – Incognito praying mantis in Millsboro garden. Click for full view

Suspicious Item Brings in Bomb Squad in Salisbury

By Mari Lou / July 7, 2025

A suspicious item found on East Market Street led to a coordinated response between the Salisbury Fire Department and the State Fire Marshal. Fire officials were called just after 12 noon requesting the assistance of the State Fire Marshal Bomb Squad after an item that resembled a pipe bomb was found during a brush fire.…

UPDATED: Changes for DE Surf Fishing Beach Reservation System on Summer Weekends

By Mari Lou / July 7, 2025

UPDATED – 07/07/25 – Some changes to DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation’s 2025 surf fishing reservation system. Reservations will no longer be needed to surf fish at several drive-on, multi-use beaches on weekends and holidays – beginning this coming Saturday, July 12th. This includes – Key Box, Conquest and Faithful Steward beaches at Delaware Seashore…

UPDATED: Dover Police Make Arrest in Shooting on Barrister Place in Dover; Investigation Continues

By Mari Lou / July 7, 2025

UPDATED – 07/07/25 – A Dover man has been arrested for his part in a shooting incident on Barrister Place in Dover on June 14th. Dover Police learned that at least three groups of individuals were shooting at each other during this incident which left 22 year old Daniel Guzman, Jr. dead. Police have identified 20…

UPDATED: OCPD Response to July 4th Weekend Incidents

By Mari Lou / July 7, 2025

UPDATED – 07/07/25 – The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) significantly increased its presence in the Town of Ocean City over the July 4th holiday weekend in response to large beach gatherings and shifting crowd dynamics. Increased Presence in Northern Ocean City On the evening of July 3, the OCPD received multiple calls regarding large…

Pedestrian Crash on Plantation Road in Lewes Sunday Sends 12 Year old to Hospital

By Mari Lou / July 7, 2025

Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that sent a 12 year old boy to the hospital. Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that the boy was walking with his family on Shady Road west of Lewes around 12:30 Sunday morning and stopped at the red light at Plantation Road waiting to cross onto Salt…

UPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Crash East of Farmington Sunday Morning

By Mari Lou / July 7, 2025

UPDATED – 07/07/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 21 year old Nolin Hudson of Greenwood as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash on Sunday morning near Farmington. ============================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 07/06/25 – Delaware State Police continue to investigate a crash that left a Greenwood man dead early Sunday morning. Police…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/07/25

By Mari Lou / July 7, 2025

User 284190339 · 07-07-25 Fishing Report Sunday saw a bit more wind and that didn’t help the fishing. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Katydid brought in 20 sea bass and 12 flounder to 7.5 pounds from ocean structure on Sunday. Dave Popovich had a limit of sea bass and one flounder. Private boats caught sheepshead…

Fireworks Light Up the Skies Over Rehoboth Beach

By Mari Lou / July 6, 2025

The rockets burst into the night sky in Rehoboth Beach Saturday night with crowds packed along the boardwalk and bandstand area.  Compared to the display in downtown Ocean City Friday night where someone shot fireworks into the crowd on the boardwalk causing a stampede of running people, it was a calm and enjoyable night in…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/06/25

By Mari Lou / July 6, 2025

User 284190339 · 07-06-25 Fishing Report Saturday was a decent fishing day and anglers found success from inshore to offshore. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Jay Sea II had eight flounder and four triggerfish on Saturday. The Katydid brought in 10 flounder and 20 sea bass from ocean structure. Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 6, 2025

Linda Conway – Ocean View – Who wants to play ball? Click for full view