Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/24/26
User 284190339 · 04-24-26 Fishing Report Thursday saw reasonably good weather on the ocean and a few boats tried their luck. Lewes Harbour Marina told us that the Katydid fished ocean structure and brought back 15 tog. The only report of black drum from the surf came from DMS. Joe Griffith caught one from the…
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Ritchie G – NYC – Millsboro Pond. Click for full view
Read MoreMike Bradley with Carlie Carey, GOP Candidate for DE House 38th District – 04-23-26
National Gas Price Average Drops Bringing Relief to Drivers
Drivers are getting a bit of relief at the pump as the national average went down by 6 cents since last week to $4.03. Crude oil prices have come down below $100/barrel, helping drive down the cost of gasoline for consumers. But how long the downward trend will last is uncertain with continued instability along…
Read MoreDelaware Senate Passes Banking Modernization Legislation
With strong bipartisan support, two bills aimed at modernizing Delaware’s banking laws have passed the Senate. SB 16 updates state code by defining digital assets, expanding the State Bank Commissioner’s authority, and modernizing requirements for banks and trust companies, while also addressing interstate operations and fiduciary roles. A substitute bill adds a two-thirds vote requirement…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Dover Woman for 5th Offense DUI and Resisting Arrest
Delaware State Police arrested a 42-year-old Dover woman following a crash on Main Street in Felton on April 21st. Troopers say Ashley Green showed signs of impairment, refused to exit her vehicle, and resisted arrest, including spitting on officers, before being taken into custody. Authorities confirmed she has four prior DUI convictions and she now faces…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced in Delaware to Strengthen Protections for First Responders
Senator Eric Buckson and House Republican Leader Tim Dukes this week introduced Senate Bill 284 (SB 284), known as the “First State Emergency Response Act,” to strengthen protections for Delaware’s first responders while they are performing their duties. The legislation makes it a Class A misdemeanor for an individual to cross a marked barrier set…
Read MoreAircraft Emergency at Salisbury Airport Ends in Safe Landing
Emergency crews responded to Salisbury Regional Airport this morning for an aircraft emergency. Multiple first responders were dispatched to Airport Terminal Road shortly after 8:38 a.m. after reports of a hydraulic issue involving a plane that circled the airport several times. At about 8:45 a.m., the aircraft landed safely, and officials confirmed it was on the…
Read MoreGovernor Moore Announces $19 Million in Grow Your Own Grants for Teacher Pathways
Governor Wes Moore has announced $19 million in expanded Grow Your Own Educators grants for 13 Maryland school systems to help non-licensed school staff become certified teachers. The program is designed to build local teacher pipelines by supporting paraprofessionals and other school employees as they work toward licensure while remaining in the classroom. State officials…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Preston, Occupants Displaced
The cause of a house fire that occurred late yesterday afternoon, April 22nd, on Birch Drive in Preston, Caroline County, is under investigation. The fire originated on the outside of the house. Damage to the structure and contents of the one-story, single-family home is estimated to be around $200,000. Though no injuries were reported, the…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/23/26
User 284190339 · 04-23-26 Fishing Report Wednesday morning saw small craft advisories up with rain showers forecasted in the afternoon. Lewes Harbour Marina told me no boats fished the open waters of the ocean or Delaware Bay or the sheltered waters of the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal. Dan at Dan’s Tackle reported a few stripers…
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Larry Brice – A December dawn between Laurel and Seaford. Click for full view
Read MoreHouse Committee Advances Legislation to Increase and Update Tobacco Taxes in Delaware
The House Administration Committee has advanced legislation that would increase Delaware’s tobacco tax and update its licensing system, a measure aimed at reducing youth tobacco use and improving public health. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 215 would raise taxes on cigarettes, vapor products, and other nicotine items while increasing licensing fees, with the proposal…
Read MoreWorcester County Issues Rabies Advisory After Infected Raccoon Found
Health officials in Worcester County are advising residents of a confirmed rabies case involving a raccoon found in the vicinity of Oak Hall Road in Pocomoke, Maryland. The Worcester County Health Department is urging anyone who may have had contact with the animal—including bites, scratches, or other direct exposure involving people or pets—to contact the…
Read MoreAmerican Lung Association Releases Air Quality Reports for Delaware and Maryland
Today, the American Lung Association released its “State of the Air” report, finding nearly half of U.S. children are exposed to unhealthy air. In Delaware, more than 200,000 children face poor air quality on multiple days, though counties still earned passing grades for ozone and particle pollution. In Maryland, over 570,000 children are affected, even…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Establishes Election Security Task Force in Delaware
Governor Matt Meyer has signed Executive Order 19 establishing a statewide task force aimed at strengthening election security, addressing risks such as cybersecurity threats and misinformation, and reinforcing public confidence in Delaware’s electoral process. The group will include state officials, law enforcement, and other partners to coordinate prevention and response efforts. Governor Meyer said the…
Read MoreDelaware Challenges Federal Order on Employee Records in Immigration Case
Delaware officials are appealing a federal court order requiring the state to provide employee wage and identification records to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The April 13th ruling directs the Delaware Department of Labor to comply with a federal subpoena seeking records from 15 businesses as part of an immigration investigation into alleged undocumented…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified in Deadly Bicycle Crash East of Laurel Sunday Night
UPDATE–04/22/26: The Delaware State Police have identified 26-year-old Jose Calvo Velasquez, of Laurel, Delaware, as the man who died in the bicycle crash Sunday night in Laurel. The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information to contact…
Read MoreSussex County Unveils New Bookmobile
Sussex County officials have unveiled a new bookmobile, replacing a 33-foot 1988 model that had been one of the oldest still in service. The new 28-foot 2025 Turtle Top Terra Transit cost about $313,000 and is more fuel-efficient, easier to maneuver, and no longer requires a commercial driver’s license to operate. County leaders say the…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Thefts and Attempted Thefts from Vehicles in Rehoboth Beach Community
Delaware State Police Troop 4 Detectives are currently investigating several thefts and attempted thefts from unsecured vehicles that occurred last week in the Sea Air Village community in Rehoboth Beach. During the overnight hours, the individual (s) either entered or attempted to enter unsecured vehicles, removed property, and fled. Anyone with information regarding these incidents…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/22/26
User 284190339 · 04-22-26 Fishing Report Winter returned on Tuesday morning with lows in the 30s and a freeze warning. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle reported, that in spite of the cold, a hardy angler fished the North Jetty at Indian River Inlet early in the morning and caught the largest striper of his life…
Read MoreDelaware Legislation Aims to Increase Housing Supply
State Senator Russell Huxtable has introduced Senate Bill 23–the “Housing for Every Delawarean Act.” The legislation aims to address a statewide shortage of affordable housing by requiring New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties to make their entire comprehensive plans legally binding. It also mandates that counties and municipalities with over 2,000 residents include specific affordable…
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Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Strolling through the crabs at Dewey Beach. Click for full view
Read MoreHouse Committee Advances Legislation Related to Vaccine Access in Delaware
A Delaware House committee advanced House Bill 338, sponsored by Rep. Mara Gorman and others, which would require state health insurance plans to continue covering preventive services and immunizations based on CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations and related federal guidelines as they existed on January 1st, 2025. Supporters say the measure is…
Read MoreWorcester County Officials Urge Caution with Outdoor Burning Amid Dry Conditions and Elevated Fire Risk
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office and Worcester County Environmental Programs (WCEP) urge caution with outdoor burning due to ongoing dry conditions and low rainfall, which have increased fire risk across the region. Officials say recent brush and grass fires have spread quickly in the dry environment and warn that conditions remain hazardous. Residents are encouraged…
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