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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/17/25

By Mari Lou / May 17, 2025

User 284190339 · 05-17-25 Fishing Report Thursday saw some unsettled weather in the afternoon, but most of the day was fishable. Black sea bass season opened on May 15 and from the reports I received the boats that fished for them on opening day and on Thursday did very well. Boat limits were he norm…

General Assembly Passes Resolution to Observe Saturday as Armed Forces Day in Delaware

By Mari Lou / May 16, 2025

The Delaware General Assembly has unanimously passed House Concurrent Resolution 53 which recognizes Saturday, May 17 as Armed Forces Day in Delaware. The day was created in August of 1949 by Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson and first observed on May 20, 1950. Armed Forces Day was declared a national holiday in 1961 by President…

Dominican National in Delaware Sentenced for Violation of the Alien Registration Act

By Mari Lou / May 16, 2025

A Dominican national living in New Castle County has been sentenced to 30 days’ probation for failing to notify the US government of a change of address – in violation of the Alien Registration Act. Officials in the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware say that 58 immigration and border security-related cases have…

UPDATED: Rehoboth Beach Commissioners Approve Juvenile Curfew

By Mari Lou / May 16, 2025

Rehoboth Commissioners have voted to approve an ordinance that adds a curfew for minors to the City Code. Rehoboth Beach Police Chief Keith Banks told the Commissioners that the resort has seen a 110% increase in juvenile charges over the previous three years. The curfew, which will go into effect immediately, is for juveniles under…

UMES Holds 138th Commencement in Princess Anne

By Mari Lou / May 16, 2025

Today was the 138th commencement at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne. The ceremony was held Friday morning in the William P. Hytche Athletic Center. Maryland Governor Wes Moore was the graduation speaker.  The governor encouraged graduates to never lose sight of their accomplishments as they take the next step in their…

“Animal House” Property Near Hartly Declared a Criminal Nuisance & Ordered Shut Down

By Mari Lou / May 16, 2025

A property near Hartly nicknamed “The Animal House” has been shut down by the Department of Justice. The property has a reputation for criminal activity – but this action follows an investigation after a stream of complaints about illegal bonfires that sent toxic fumes into the air, harboring of fugitives, drive by shootings and illegal…

DSP Charge Dover Teen with DUI & other Offenses after Pursuit in Stolen Car

By Mari Lou / May 16, 2025

A 17 year old from Dover has been arrested on DUI and other charges following a pursuit in a stolen car early Thursday morning. Delaware State Police say a trooper on patrol just before 1am saw a Lexus on President Drive – and a computer check showed that it was stolen from Maryland. The trooper…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/16/25

By Mari Lou / May 16, 2025

User 284190339 · 05-16-25 Fishing Report Surf conditions are calm this week, and the action is heating up! Striped bass are making a strong showing near the Indian River Inlet, with early mornings and dusk being your best bet. Fresh bunker and bucktails are getting the bites. Down by Ocean City, bluefish are running thick—look…

UPDATE: Victim Identified; Dover Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash

By Mari Lou / May 15, 2025

UPDATE: The Dover Police Department has identified the victim from the fatal motorcycle collision that occurred on Sunday, May 11th, as Carlos Thomas of Dover. He was 58 years old. The collision remains under investigation.   Original Post: A 58 year old Dover man is dead after a motorcycle crash early Sunday morning. Dover Police…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/15/25

By Mari Lou / May 15, 2025

User 284190339 · 05-15-25 Fishing Report The striped bass bite is strong near the Cape Henlopen fishing pier and along the Outer Wall. Anglers are using fresh bunker and bloodworms, especially during early morning and dusk hours.  Black drum are being caught at the Coral Beds and Broadkill Beach. Peeler or female crabs are the…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/14/25

By Mari Lou / May 14, 2025

User 284190339 · 05-14-25 Fishing Report Inshore & Bay: The flounder bite is heating up in Indian River and Rehoboth Bays. Anglers drifting with squid and minnows around the flats and channel edges are reporting solid catches. Bluefish are running in the Indian River Inlet—bucktails, plugs, and metal lures are producing, especially during outgoing tides.…

School Board Results

By Mari Lou / May 13, 2025

School board results – Indian River – District 1 winners Lisa Hudson Briggs & Kelly Kline Woodbridge – At-large (1 year term) – winner – Timothy Banks Cape Henlopen – Area C – Patty Maull At-large – Bill Collick

Sussex County Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking and Forced Labor

By Mari Lou / May 13, 2025

A Sussex County man has been convicted on multiple counts of sex trafficking and forced labor by a federal jury in the District of Delaware. Court records show that 68 year old Clifton Gibbs exploited the victims’ heroin addiction to compel them to engage in commercial sex, panhandle and perform demanding manual labor on his…

UPDATED: Sussex County Council Discusses School Funding

By Mari Lou / May 13, 2025

UPDATED – 05/13/25 – The Sussex County Council meeting started with a lineup of public comment from mainly school officials urging the Council to opt for impact fees to help with needed school funding – rather than the current referendums which are the only other option for additional funding. The Council also held a discussion…

Bishopville Woman Arrested for Murder

By Mari Lou / May 13, 2025

A Bishopville woman has been arrested in the murder of a man in Bishopville. Maryland State Police were called to Shell Mill Road around 9:30 Monday night after a women reported that her boyfriend had been shot. Police were met by 61 year old Bonnie Hackendorn and located 57 year old David Shaulis of Bishopville…

UMES Budget Cutting Measures

By Mari Lou / May 13, 2025

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) in Princess Anne is undertaking a series of financial measures to comply with 10 percent required and anticipated budget cuts from the State of Maryland.  UMES officials say that in accordance with the state mandate, all positions that have been vacant for 3 or more years will be…

Parking Season Begins for Most DE Beach Towns on Thursday

By Mari Lou / May 13, 2025

Parking season begins for many Delaware beach towns on Thursday. That means parking permits and meters will be in effect – in Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island. In Dewey Beach there is still free parking from 5 to 11pm on Monday evenings during the Movies on the Beach, however free parking…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/13/25

By Mari Lou / May 13, 2025

User 284190339 · 05-13-25 Fishing Report Spring action is heating up across the Delmarva region! In the Chesapeake Bay, anglers are reporting good catches of striped bas —try trolling with tandem rigs or casting soft plastics near structure. The Black Drum bite is also solid near the mouth of the bay. On the Delaware Bay,…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 13, 2025

David Nees – Cambridge – Pier at Great Marsh Park at the dawn of a New Year. Click for full view

Public Meetings on Indian River School District Referendum #2 Begin Wednesday

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2025

The second Indian River School District referendum is set for Thursday, June 5. This is a current expense referendum – and seeks funding for increased operating costs and to maintain a competitive salary package for staff. There will be three public meetings where district officials will give a presentation outlining the referendum initiative. The public…

UPDATED: Delaware Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty – Rally & Lobby Day, Tuesday, May 13 in Dover

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2025

UPDATED – 05/12/25 – Due to potentially unfavorable weather, the press conference scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, starting at 11:45 a.m., has been moved from the East Steps outside of Legislative Hall to the Senate Chambers inside of Legislative Hall. ====================================== The Delaware Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty will hold a press conference, rally…

Grand Opening of New Rehoboth Beach Patrol HQ & Comfort Station – Thursday, May 22

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2025

The Grand Opening of the new Rehoboth Beach Patrol/comfort station building at Baltimore Avenue will be held on Thursday, May 22 at 10am – along with a ringing of the opening bell and tours of the new facility. Construction of the new building began in 2024 – it houses a medical office, public restrooms and…

Fire Hydrant Flow Tests To Occur in Lewes Wednesday

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2025

Fire hydrant flow tests will take place Wednesday in Lewes in the area of Olde Town White’s Pond and Cedar/Indiana Avenue. During this time, you may experience low water pressure or discolored water for up to 24 hours and can be visible throughout the system, not just the area being tested. We ask that you…

School Board Elections Tuesday, May 13 in Delaware

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2025

School Board Elections take place in Delaware statewide Tuesday, May 13th.  In Sussex County, not every school district will have an election.  There are elections in the Cape Henlopen, Indian River and Woodbridge School Districts.  In the Cape Henlopen School District there are three candidates for the Area C seat – Laura Parsons, Andy Lewis…

Magnolia Man Charged with 5th Offense DUI

By Mari Lou / May 12, 2025

A Magnolia man has been arrested for DUI and other offenses. Delaware State Police spotted a driver not wearing a seatbelt in the area of Peachtree Run and Walnut Shade Road and made a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver, 63 year old Edward Soja of Magnolia, the trooper detected an odor of alcohol…