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MD’s 2026 Striped Bass Season Opens for Catch-and-Release Fishing April 1st
Regulations for the Maryland 2026 recreational striped bass fishing go into effect on April 1st. This implements a shift in the season from the past 2 years – returning catch-and-release fishing in April for the first time in Maryland since 2019. The summer hot-weather closure will take place during the entire month of August. Starting…
Read MoreDelaware Releases Strategic Framework for Contaminants of Emerging Concern & First PFAS Implementation Plan
DNREC, the Division of Public Health and Department of Ag have announced the release of the 2026 Strategic Framework for Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CEC) and the 2026 PFAS Implementation Plan.  Together, these two documents establish a coordinated, science-based approach to identifying, assessing and reducing risks from a broad class of chemicals that threaten Delaware’s environment,…
Read More15 New Red-Light Cameras Going Up at Delaware Intersections – 1 in Sussex County
DelDOT is adding 15 more red light camera throughout the state in an effort to reduce crashes at intersections. Most of the cameras are in New Castle County, however there is one new camera in Sussex County and five in Kent County. The Sussex County red light camera is in Rehoboth Beach – at Route…
Read MoreVIDEO: Delaware Leaders Encourage Residents to Know Their Rights
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer and other state leaders have released videos in English and Spanish highlighting the essential civil rights that are guaranteed to Delaware residents when they encounter federal immigration authorities. The videos encourage Delawareans to “Know your Rights” and include a state-supported webpage with an easy guide to learn more about keeping themselves…
Read MoreBrandywine Valley SPCA to begin Monthly Walk-Up Clinics in April at Animal Health Centers
The Brandywine Valley SPCA will begin monthly walk-up clinics at each of their Animal Health Centers – starting in April. This program will offer a simple, stress-free way to keep your pets healthy with quick, accessible services to meet you where you are – no need to schedule ahead. You’ll be able to get low-cost…
Read MoreDE Turkey Hunting Season to Offer an Extra Day; Season Opens April 4 and 5 with Youth & Non-ambulatory Hunts
The spring turnkey hunting season in Delaware has been extended by a day – thanks to a recent regulatory change. DNREC will run the season from Saturday, April 11 through Sunday, May 10 – offering turkey hunters with selected permits – Segment D – an additional day of hunting. This information is noted in the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Ocean City Man Sentenced in Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision
UPDATED – 03/31/26 – An Ocean City man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for second degree murder. Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Brian Shockley last week sentenced 58 year old James Johnson of Ocean City – giving him 463 days of credit for time served and ordering him to provide a DNA sample.…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed for Annual Horseshoe Crab Surveys
Volunteers are needed to help collect essential data with the annual horseshoe crab surveys. The information collected will help researchers and land managers monitor population trends and help with conservation efforts ensuring this ancient species and the ecosystem it supports continue to thrive. There are 12 surveys that will be done from April to June…
Read MoreUPDATED: Candidate Filing Deadline for Mayor and Eastern District Council Seat in Snow Hill is Tuesday, March 31
UPDATED – 03/30/26 – Tuesday is the final day for interested candidates to submit an application to run for the Snow Hill Town Council. There are two offices up for election – Mayor and Eastern District Council seat. Candidates have until 4:30 Tuesday to file. The election will be held on Tuesday, May 5. If you…
Read MoreDenton Fire Displaces Family of 6 – Significant Damage to Detached Garage and Residence
A fire in a detached garage on Shore Highway south of Denton is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Denton Volunteer Firefighters were called just after 5:30 Sunday evening for a structure fire and found fire in a 24-foot by 32-foot detached garage. Officials say a passerby spotted the fire and notified the…
Read MoreRight Whales Detected off Ocean City Coast – Slow Zone in Effect
The Ocean City buoy operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science detected the presence of right whales east of Ocean City on Saturday, March 28th. A right whale slow zone is now in effect through April 12th. Mariners are requested to avoid or transit at 10 knots…
Read MoreParsonsburg Brush Pile Reopens for Residential Users
As of Monday, the Parsonsburg Brush Pile will be open for residential users. We remind the public that commercial/for-hire customers must utilize the scales at the main Newland Park Facility on Brick Kiln Road near Salisbury. For more information call 410-548-4935
Read MoreWicomico County Easter Holiday Closures
City of Salisbury administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 3. All offices are expected to reopen and resume standard business hours on Monday, April 6. Essential services, including police, fire and emergency response, will maintain regular operations. The Salisbury Zoo will remain open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Trash collection originally…
Read MoreWorcester County Closings for Easter Holiday
Worcester County Government offices, including all five Branch Libraries, will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026 for Good Friday. Normal business hours will resume Monday, April 6. Recreation and Parks will be closed Friday through Sunday, April 3-5, and will resume standard hours of operation on April 6. The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers…
Read MoreShred Event in Georgetown Saturday, April 18
AARP Delaware and the Georgetown Public Library will host a free shredding event on Saturday, April 18 from 10am to 1pm at the Georgetown Public Library. The event is part of AARP Fraud Watch Network efforts statewide. Shredding old bank statements, credit card bills, Medicare cards and anything else with personal information on it is…
Read MoreAnnual Easter for Thousands Event Held This Weekend at Mountaire Farms in Selbyville
The annual Easter For Thousands event on Delmarva was held yesterday in Selbyville with several dignitaries helping pack meal boxes for families this year. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… The Mountaire Cares program is hosting packing events at four locations this year – one on Delmarva and three in North Carolina…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Two for Courier Scam in Seaford
Two New Yorkers have been arrested by Delaware State Police after a courier scam investigation in Seaford. Police were contacted by an 84 year old man who believed he was the victim of a scam. Police say in the days prior, the victim encountered a pop-up that locked him out of his computer and instructed…
Read MoreSingle Vehicle Crash on Armory Road Damages Utility Pole; about 1500 DEC Members without Power Overnight
A single vehicle crash on Armory Road near Frankford just after 12:30 Saturday morning shut the roadway down for hours after causing damage to a utility pole. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a 24 year old Millsboro man was northbound when he failed to negotiate a slight curve in the area…
Read MoreMaryland Senate Passes Capital Budget with Funding for Key Lower Shore Priorities
Expanded mental health support for students is coming to Maryland’s Eastern Shore after the Maryland Senate approved a $1.8 billion capital budget. The plan includes $2.5 million for a Kennedy Krieger Institute behavioral health school in Wicomico County—a project local leaders have pushed for over the past three years. Advocates say the facility will serve…
Read MoreBethany Beach Police Arrest 2 after Drug Investigation
An investigation in the use of illegal drugs in a residence in Bethany Beach led to the arrest of two people on Thursday. Bethany Beach Police with assistance of the Governor Task Force executed a search warrant at a home on Garfield Parkway and found 47 year old William Lewis and 45 year old Amy…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Convicted of Illegal Possession of Firearm
A Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to one count of illegal possession of a regulated firearm. Administrative Judge for the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Judge S. James Sarbanes accepted the plea and sentenced 64 year old Leon Grant to 15 years in prison with all but 7 years suspended. Five years is a mandatory…
Read MoreBerlin Man Arrested after Fight Early Friday Morning in Ocean City
Ocean City Police were called to the area of 83rd Street just after 1am Friday for a disorderly male. Police found evidence of a fight that ha taken place both inside and outside a residence and determined that the victim and suspect are acquaintances who were inside together when the fight occurred. The suspect was…
Read MoreWill Imbrie-Moore Launches Primary Campaign for DE’s 19th House District
Former Biden/Harris campaign staffer and teacher Will Imbrie-Moore has launched a primary campaign for the 19th House District in the Stanton area. Imbrie-Moore is running on a platform of fully funding public schools and school meals, fighting the housing crisis and raising the minimum wage to $20 by 2035. He believes that the current administration…
Read MoreNo Kings Demonstrations Throughout Delmarva Saturday
Demonstrators will be out Saturday sending the message “No Thrones, No Crowns, No Kings” throughout Delmarva. The demonstrations in Delaware are organized by Indivisible Delaware and co-sponsored by several partners – including the ACLU of Delaware and the Delaware Working Families Party. The demonstrations focus on protecting the rule of law, defending civil liberties, and…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Closed Till Further Notice
DelDOT has shut down the Woodland Ferry for maintenance repairs until further notice. No further information has been made available
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