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Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 19, 2026

Magie Cannuli – Ocean City – Sunrise at 56th Street in Ocean City. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/18/26

By Mari Lou / June 18, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-18-26 Fishing Report Wednesday, we had good news from all of the reporting stations. Dan told us bigger croaker were caught at Broadkill Beach and big blues were taken out of the Broadkill River. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid and the Grizzly fished ocean structure and returned with flounder and sea…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 18, 2026

Jean Nussle – Powellville – American Oystercatcher at Gargatha Landing in Virginia – on Metompkin Island. Click for full view

Mosquito Control Spray Announcement- Downstate Ground Adulticiding (fogging)

By Mari Lou / June 17, 2026

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Wednesday, June 17, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Delmar and Millsboro. Near Selbyville, Frankford, and Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/17/26

By Mari Lou / June 17, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-17-26 Fishing Report Tuesday, we had a bit of a northeast breeze and very cool temperatures that felt refreshing at the beach. Wednesday is looking even better. Dan at Dan’s Tackle said spot, croaker and small trout were caught at Broadkill Beach on bloodworms, Fishbites and squid. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 17, 2026

Carol Tabor – Ocean View – flops waiting at the James Farm. Click for full view

UPDATED: Sussex County FY 2027 Budget Approved

By Mari Lou / June 16, 2026

UPDATED – 06/16/26 – The Sussex County Council has approved a $300-million budget for FY 2027. Several members of the public spoke during the public hearings – with comments in thanks to the Council for the inclusion of a building permit surcharge for the public school districts inn Sussex County and Sussex Tech. While Council Vice…

Modular Classrooms to be Installed at Cape Henlopen HS & Sussex Consortium

By Mari Lou / June 16, 2026

Due to overcrowded facilities at Cape Henlopen High School, the District is installing eight modular classrooms to expand classroom space. Four of the modular units will go to the High School and four to the Sussex Consortium. Each can accommodate about 25 people, and have AC and heat, but no running water. The modular classrooms…

Laurel Man Arrested for Attempted Murder Tuesday Morning

By Mari Lou / June 16, 2026

A Laurel man has been arrested for attempted murder after a shooting early Tuesday morning in Laurel. Delaware State Police and Laurel Police were called to Phillips Landing Road just after 2:30am where they found a 45 year old man with a gunshot wound to the chest. Medical aid was provided and the victim was…

9 Rescued & Rehabilitated Sea Turtles to be Released in Ocean City Thursday

By Mari Lou / June 16, 2026

The National Aquarium Animal Rescue will release 9 rescued sea turtles on the beach at 40th Street in Ocean City on Thursday morning. These sea turtles were among hundreds rescued from Cape Cod in December of 2025 and were displaying symptoms of cold stunning – a condition similar to pneumonia that occurs in young turtles…

State House Leadership Responds to Allegations of Domestic Violence Against District 3 Rep. Josue Ortega

By Mari Lou / June 16, 2026

Allegations have been brought against Delaware District 3 State Representative Josue Ortega involving an alleged domestic violence incident. House Democratic leadership issued a statement Tuesday in response to the accusation against Rep. Ortega that they are taking this seriously and that while due process must be carried out in the legal system, accountability in the…

Major Drug Manufacturing & Trafficking Operation Investigation in Wicomico County Leads to Seizure of Cocaine & Firearms

By Mari Lou / June 16, 2026

In February, an investigation was started by detectives assigned to the Wicomico County Joint Community Action Team into Leander Lewis of Salisbury for the suspected distribution and manufacture of drugs in Wicomico County. On May 28th, a search and seizure warrant was executed at a residence on South Delano Avenue in Salisbury. Lewis was arrested…

Gov Meyer Calls For Immediate Action to Protect Delaware Ratepayers & Hold Utilities Accountable

By Mari Lou / June 16, 2026

On Monday, Governor Matt Meyer called for immediate action to address rising energy costs and to protect Delaware ratepayers. He’s urging regulators, utilities, lawmakers and the public to prioritize energy affordability during the last weeks of the legislative session. Gov Meyer is calling on the Public Advocate to file a petition with the Public Service…

Gov Wes Moore Continues “Delivering for Maryland” Tour on the Eastern Shore

By Mari Lou / June 16, 2026

Gov Wes Moore ended his 2-day “Delivering for Maryland” tour through Worcester and Wicomico Counties. The Governor says that throughout his tour – he’s seen the real results his administration’s investments are making in each community. He is committed to working in partnership with every county to build stronger, more vibrant communities that leave no…

AG Jennings Secures Final Victory Over Trump Administration’s Ban on Offshore Wind Permitting

By Mari Lou / June 16, 2026

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says the First Circuit Court of Appeals has dismissed the Trump Administration’s appeal a lawsuit filed by a coalition of 18 attorneys general challenging the federal government’s order to freeze all federal permitting for wind energy projects. Jennings adds that this is a win for the fight against climate change…

UPDATED: DelDOT has Closed a Portion of Fleetwood Pond Road for Bridge Repairs

By Mari Lou / June 16, 2026

UPDATED – 06/16/26 – Fleetwood Pond Road is now closed between Old Furnace and Baker Mill Roads for construction.  Crews will be working to repair the spillway – including bridge deck repairs, joint sealing and painting.  Detours are posted.  Weather permitting the bridge should reopen on July 18.   ================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 06/12/26 – The…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/16/26

By Mari Lou / June 16, 2026

User 284190339 · 06-16-26 Fishing Report Monday, we had to pay the bill for all those good weather and good fishing days. The wind was pretty strong and according to Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘rm no boats cleared the inlet at Lewes or Indian River Inlet. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 16, 2026

Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Harbor of Refuge during a sunset cruise. Click for full view

Juneteenth Events on Delmarva 2026

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

FRIDAY, JUNE 19th Salisbury, MD – Juneteenth on the Shore Community 5K – Salisbury City Park Bandstand – check in 9am run starts at 10am. Registration – https://www.howwebuild.org/  Bridgeville, DE – Juneteenth Celebration Prayer Breakfast “Liberty & Justice for All” 10am at Bridgeville Public Library West Rehoboth, DE – Juneteenth Celebration Block Party at West…

Federal Secretarial Disaster Declaration for State of Maryland Following Devastating Spring Freeze

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has officially issued a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for the State of Maryland after the April 21st freeze event, Governor Wes Moore submitted a formal request at the end of May to address the damage that Maryland’s agriculture sector sustained. Data confirmed that crop losses heavily exceeded the 30%…

Gum Point Road Boat Ramp Near Ocean Pines to be Closed Wednesday, June 17 for County Project

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

Worcester County Public Works, in coordination with Recreation & Parks, will close the Gum Point Road boat ramp on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, to facilitate the loading and unloading of a barge and soil boring equipment into Turville Creek for a County project. The closure is expected to last one day. If weather conditions prevent…

Explosion at Fitzgerald’s Salvage Sends One to Hospital

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

One person was injured in an explosion at Fitzgerald’s Salvage in Lincoln on Monday. The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office says just after 1:30pm Carlisle Fire Company was called to the scene to find multiple smoldering fires after an explosion in the scrap section behind the business. One man was injured and taken to Bayhealth…

Mosquito Spraying Monday Evening – Northern Sussex and Kent County

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 15, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Seaford.  Near Lincoln, Milford, Houston, Harrington, Felton, and Magnolia. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following…

Dover Man Sentenced to 67 Years for Rape & Murder in Wilmington

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that a Dover man has been sentenced to over 60 years in prison for multiple convictions. On Friday, 28 year old Kyle Batson was sentenced in New Castle County Superior Court to 67 years in prison – Batson previously pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder, 1st degree rape, strangulation, abuse…

Smyrna Man Charged After 19 Dogs Rescued from Inhumane Living Conditions

By Mari Lou / June 15, 2026

A Smyrna man has been arrested after the Office of Animal Welfare Animal Services rescued 19 dogs from his home where they were living in inhumane conditions. Animal Services officials executed a search warrant at the Woodland Beach residence where they found 2 adult dogs and 17 puppies living in dilapidated mobile trailers and a…