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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/26/25

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-26-25 Fishing Report After a week of reasonably decent weather, Friday saw the beginning of several days of small craft advisories. That’s right, it’s the weekend when most folks can go fishing and the weather is going to be nasty with wind and rain on Saturday and just wind on Sunday. Old…

VIDEO: Dead Whale Stuck on Sandbar in Ocean City’s Back Bay

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2025

Video courtesy of Fish in OC A dead and decomposing whale has become stranded on a sandbar in Ocean City’s back bay. Fish in OC’s Scott Lenox says the whale is stuck in just a few inches of water in the area off Harbour Island and Purnell Island.   No additional information is available.  

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2025

Tom Zibelli – Clarksville – Egret – No Regrets – spotted near Irons Lane in Clarksville. Click for full view

Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2025

It’s National Drug Take Back Day. You can dispose of unused, unneeded or expired prescriptions from 10am to 2pm at many locations around Delmarva for safe disposal – including police departments and pharmacies. Some sites taking part – Blades PD, Camden PD, Camden Walmart, Felton PD, Georgetown PD, DRBA Police – Lewes Ferry terminal, Lewes…

Salisbury Fire Investigators find Roof Fire Caused by Squirrels

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2025

Salisbury firefighters were called for a residential fire just after 1 Thursday afternoon. Crews arriving at the Cross Creek Drive home found fire on the outside of the roof area. Investigation by the City of Salisbury Fire Marshal found the fire was accidental and caused by squirrels chewing on the wires of a solar panel…

Help MSP Identify Alleged Suspects in ID Theft & Fraud Investigation

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2025

Your help is needed to identify two alleged suspects related to an identity theft and fraud investigation. A Worcester County resident filed a complaint at the Berlin Barrack on March 3rd alleging their credit card information had been fraudulently obtained and used to purchase items totaling $1600 at a Target store in Rockville. The Maryland…

Gov. Meyer Signs Amended Cannabis Legislation into Law

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2025

Legislation that amends the requirements for fingerprint-based background checks for Delawareans who want to work in, own or help run a licensed marijuana business has been signed into law by Governor Matt Meyer. Meyer says that the state’s recreational cannabis industry will created good-paying jobs and provide critical revenue for the state. House Bill 110…

UPDATED: DSP Arrest 3 in Connection with April 17th Shooting in Dover

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2025

UPDATED – 04/25/25 – Three teens from Dover have been arrested in connection with a shooting on April 17th on Nathaniel Mitchell Road near Dover that left a 19 year old man with injuries. Delaware State Police identified the suspects last week and Thursday obtained warrants for their arrest. Police have charged 18 year old Leslie…

Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Area of St. Martin’s Neck Road in Bishopville

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2025

A rabid racoon has been found in the area of St. Martin’s Neck Road in Bishopville. Worcester County Health officials remind you that if you, your family or your pets have had contact with the rabid raccoon – contact the Worcester County Health Department’s Office of Environmental Health immediately. Contact includes bites, scratches or other…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/25/25

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-25-25 Fishing Report Thursday, we had more good news and this time it was black drum from Broadkill Beach. Dan at Dan’s Tackle on Route 1 in Milton said he had the first reports of the big boomers caught from shore on clams and crab. Actually, the drum weren’t all that big,…

Salisbury Forever – SU Prepares for Centennial Anniversary

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2025

Salisbury University will begin celebrating its 100th anniversary in September. On Thursday University President Carolyn Ringer Lepre announce the S-U Centennial brand – Salisbury Forever – and logo during a ceremonial banner drop – in front of Holloway Hall – the University’s first and oldest building which opened in 1925. April 24th coincides with the…

UPDATED: Worcester County Board of Education Names Dr. Annette Wallace as New Superintendent

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2025

UPDATED – 04/24/25  – The Worcester County Board of Education has named Dr. Annette Wallace as the new Superintendent of Schools. The Board of Education met in a special Board meeting Thursday afternoon – Dr. Wallace’s appointment is pending contract negotiations. She is a graduate of WCPS and the first female named superintendent. Dr. Wallace will…

DSP Continue to Investigate Double Homicide Near Dover; Identify Victims

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2025

UPDATED – 04/24/25 –  Delaware State Police have identified two individuals found deceased inside a vehicle on April 20 as 33 year old Brittani Hollis and 35 year old Kamal Paddy, both of Dover. Preliminary investigation revealed that Hollis and Paddy were in a domestic relationship. The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit continues to investigate…

New Enhanced 911 System Active at Rehoboth Beach 911 Call Center

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2025

The Rehoboth Beach 911 Center can now utilize multi-media to 911 and text translation tools. Callers to the Center can now share videos and images when needed during an emergency call which will allow dispatchers to better assess emergency situations and share images with first responders on the scene. Also non-English speakers can now text…

Body Found While Battling Outdoor Blaze on Big Stone Beach Road East of Milford

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2025

South Bowers Volunteer Fire Company was called for an outside fire on Big Stone Beach Road near Milford just after 1 Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters arriving at the scene found a large outdoor fire burning out of control into the woods behind a residence. Multiple companies were called for mutual aid. While battling the blaze a…

Dover Police Investigating a Shooting on South New Street Saturday Night

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2025

A shooting Saturday night is under investigation by Dover Police. Police were called for shots fired just after 9pm on South New Street and found multiple shell casings in the area. Shortly after that police were notified that a 27 year old Dover man arrived at the Bayhealth Kent campus with a gunshot would to…

DelDOT Virtual Workshop Underway for Bridge Rehab Project on Concord Road

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2025

A virtual workshop begins today for a bridge rehabilitation project. The bridge crosses Tubbs Branch on Concord Road east of Seaford. DelDOT officials say the existing bridge is experiencing undermining which is causing fill to be lost under the roadway – and the road to settle. The bridge work involves filling in existing scour hole…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/24/25

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-24-25 Fishing Report The news got even better on Wednesday. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Katydid ran to ocean structure on Wednesday and came back with 11 tog. Two private boats fished the Outer Wall and caught 4 and 6 tog. For those who don’t fish there, you have to toggle…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2025

Amy Davis – Rehoboth Beach sunrise. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/23/25

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2025

User 284190339 · 04-23-25 Fishing Report Nothing but good news on Tuesday. The weather was beautiful and it looks good for the rest of the week. The weekend, don’t ask. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Katydid fished ocean structure and returned with 23 tog on Monday. Brent did not have a party on Tuesday. There…

Talk of Delmarva Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2025

Walt – Lewes – Having fun at the 2025 Great Delaware Kite Festival at Cape Henlopen State Park Click for full view

Sen. Carozza Requests Immediate Halt to US Wind’s Offshore Wind Project off Maryland’s Coast

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2025

Maryland State Senator Mary Beth Carozza has sent a request to the US Secretary of the Interior for the federal government to halt the US Wind Offshore Wind Project off the Maryland coast. She states that the conclusions of the Environmental Impact Study by BOEM were insufficient and weakened the case for Maryland’s offshore wind…

Department of Education Announces New Leadership to Support Funding Reform Efforts

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2025

There’s new leadership at the Delaware Department of Education. Education Secretary Cindy Marten has chose Denise Carter as Deputy Secretary for Strategic Initiatives and Adam Schott as Associate Secretary for Student Support. These are Marten’s first senior staff appointments since she took office and they will help with the first major overhaul of the state…

AG Jennings Leads Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General for Stronger Efforts Against Human Trafficking

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2025

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch are leading a bipartisan coalition of 40 state and territory attorneys general urging the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to require better cooperation with local law enforcement from the next operator of the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Jennings…

DSP Investigating Assault near Georgetown

By Mari Lou / April 21, 2025

Delaware State Police were called to Paradise Street in the Homestead Community south of Georgetown just before 5 Monday morning for an assault. Police learned that an unknown male was entering unsecured vehicles in the neighborhood when three residents confronted him. The suspect assaulted two of the residents with a broken bottle – and the…