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Following a lawsuit filed by Maryland AG Anthony Brown with a coalition of 16 attorneys general – including Delaware – the Trump administration has committed to excluding Maryland from plans to distribute thousands of machine gun conversion devices. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives confirmed to a judge that it will not return Forced…
If you happened to be at Milton Memorial Park Friday – you may have spotted a couple of bottlenose dolphins near the town docks. MERR officials report that a mother and calf swam up the Broadkill River into the boat basin – likely following fish. Officials say that as the tide turned – the dolphins…
UPDATED – 07/11/25 – The US Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the Maryland Department of the Environment improperly issued its final permit decision for the US Wind project off the coast of Ocean City. In a letter to MDE Secretary Serena McIlwain, the EPA outlined multiple legal errors in the agency’s approval of the US…
UPDATED – 07/11/25 – Maryland State Police have confirmed that human remains that were found in a vacant lot in North East, Maryland a month ago have been positively identified as 3 year old Nola Dinkins of Newark, DE. She had been reported kidnapped from Newark by her mother, which triggered an Amber Alert. The Amber…
Maryland Natural Resources Police have charged nine impaired boaters and investigated nine reportable boating accidents that occurred during the Operation Dry Water ‘saturation patrol’ over the July 4th holiday weekend. Nine were charged with Operating While Under the Influence of Alcohol and other offenses during Operation Dry Water 2025 – including a 49 year old…
The City of Salisbury is excited to share that Be Salty’s Market on Main will take place this Saturday, July 12, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Main Street in Downtown Salisbury. This brand-new event will bring together local artisans and small businesses, turning Main Street into a lively hub of shopping and family…
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…
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…
Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Sailboat on the Indian River Bay. Click for full view
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 – 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…
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…
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…
Joan Grourke – Millsboro – Incognito praying mantis in Millsboro garden. Click for full view
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 – 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 – 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…