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A fire Saturday that destroyed a home on School Lane in the Long Neck area is under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Indian River fire officials say that just after 11am residents heard a boom from the area of an abandoned home – and could see fire. Crews arriving at the scene found…
User 284190339 · 04-20-26 Fishing Report Sunday saw a gale warning up with rain in the afternoon. When I made my usual calls a little after 4:00 p.m. I found my reporting stations all closed. I guess I should not be surprised considering the weather conditions. I doubt even the most dedicated anglers would be…
It was brought to my attention that Sunday was the 5th Anniversary of Wayne Cannon’s passing. So we’re remembering Wayne today – our friend and co-worker. In this picture, which likely dates back to before my years at The Talk of Delmarva – Jack Renault, Wayne, Alan Lehman. All legends to the Talk of Delmarva and all watching over all of us. Click for full view
User 284190339 · 04-19-26 Fishing Report Sunday was cooler and windy, but fishing was not that bad. Delaware Mobile Surf Fishermen President Shaun Smith caught a 36-inch black drum from the Bethany/Fenwick surf on sand fleas fished on a top-bottom rig during out-going water on Friday. Another DMS member, Chris Connolly caught his first black…
A 2-month long drug investigation by Laurel Police led to the execution of a search warrant at the Little Creek Apartment Complex. A search of the residence turned up over 2 grams of heroin as well as cocaine and crack cocaine packaged for distribution. A handgun was also recovered. Police say two children were present…
Maryland State Police rescued a man while boating Friday afternoon in Somerset County. Police were called to a remote area in Dames Quarter Lake where a boater became grounded and began to experience a medical emergency. Because of the shallow, marshy water that was inaccessible to a vessel, a MSP helicopter was able to hoist…
A Dover man has been arrested after an incident Thursday night in Dover. Delaware State Police were called to the Microtel on East Lebanon Road just after 10pm for a report of an assault and aggravated menacing. Police learned that a man and woman were walking on a path behind the Microtel when they were…
UPDATED – 04/18/26 – Voters in Seaford have returned both incumbents to the City Council. Michael Bradley was the top vote-getter with 226, followed by Dan Henderson with 215 tallies. Roberto Santos received 164 votes. Bradley and Henderson will each serve another three year term. Matthew McCoy will return as Mayor – he was unopposed.…
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User 284190339 · 04-18-26 Fishing Report Friday was a big day for me. It was the first time I fished Indian River Inlet since I broke my hip last May. Unfortunately, I didn’t catch anything, but neither did anyone else during the two hours I was there from 0630 to 0830. I had hoped to…
Legislation that will establish a pilot court date reminder program in the Justice of the Peace Court has passed in the State Senate. Senate Joint Resolution 13, sponsored by Senator Brian Pettyjohn, was passed with a 20 to 0 vote with 1 absent on Wednesday. This reminder program would use text message notifications to help…
The Salisbury Fire Department has applied for and been awarded four grants that will significantly enhance firefighter safety, emergency medical services and community health support. Now that all grants have been formally accepted by the Salisbury City Council and Mayor Randy Taylor, the department can move forward with the purchase of this lifesaving equipment. The…
It’s opening night for Little League – in Milford and Laurel. In Milford – lineup for the parade begins at 5pm – the parade to the park steps off at 5:30pm. In Laurel – line up for the parade tonight is at 5:30 – parents – this is a drop-off and GO situation as the…
Dover Police in partnership with the FBI’s Delaware Violent Crime and Safe Streets Task Force and other agencies conducted a coordinated human trafficking operation in Kent County on April 1st– with a focus on Dover. During the operation, investigators made contact with 13 females engaged in commercial sex work. Each was offered various support services…
Delaware’s unemployment rate from January to February remained steady at 5.4% while the national unemployment rate increased from 4.3% to 4.4%. The unemployment rate in Sussex County also remained steady at 5.8%. The largest over-the-year job increase was in the Private Education and Health and Government sectors while the Leisure and Hospitality sector showed the…
Dover Police are investigating a shooting incident that damaged an occupied apartment on Willis Road early Friday morning. Police were called for shots fired just after 12:30am, but at the time no damage was seen and no information of offered by anyone in the area. Just after 9am a resident contacted police and advised there…
Celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday with hikes, cleanups, tree plantings and other programs at parks and public spaces throughout Delaware through DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation.  “Earth Day is an opportunity to celebrate the rich natural resources we have in the state of Delaware and contribute to efforts to maintain it for generations to…
There’s a new man in charge of the Berlin Police Department. The Town of Berlin has appointed Colonel Howard Drewer as the next Berlin Police Chief – effective Monday, April 20th. Col. Drewer brings nearly 30 years of distinguished law enforcement and military service, marked by a commitment to public safety, leadership and community engagement.…
User 284190339 · 04-17-26 Fishing Report Thursday was another hot day, but it didn’t compare to the heat NOAA generated by creating a bunch of devastating regulations for summer flounder and black sea bass. In federal waters the summer flounder season will begin on May 8th and end on September 31st. The minimum size limit…
Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – The Whale’s last sunrise. Click for full view
User 284190339 · 04-16-26 Fishing Report Summer did arrive on Wednesday with temperatures hitting 90 degrees and the fish responding as they should. Patty at Captain Bones reported on another giant rainbow trout that was good for a Delaware Citation. This one was caught by Michele Herbster out of White Clay Creek on a floating…
William Powell – Lewes – Hawk on the front porch railing on New Road at Nassau. Click for full view
User 284190339 · 04-15-26 Fishing Report Tuesday was like a summer day and the wind was less than hurricane force, but fishing was still slow. Lewes Harbour Marina said a few boats fished the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal with minnows and they caught a few small flounder and striped bass. Some boats tried the outer…
William Carter – Boating on Abbots Mill Pond. Click for full view