Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/19/26
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…
Read MoreDrug Investigation in Laurel Leads to Multiple Arrests – 1 Man Still Wanted
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…
Read MoreMSP Rescue Stranded Boater In Somerset County
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…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Assault & Aggravated Menacing
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…
Read MoreUPDATED: Seaford Voters Return Both Incumbents to City Council
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.…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 04/18/26
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Read MoreThe Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market will NOT Air – but You Can Still Call or Send Items
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Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/18/26
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…
Read MoreMike Bradley with John Atkins, GOP Candidate for the DE House District 41 – 04-17-26
Delaware Senate Passes Court Date Reminder Pilot Program
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…
Read MoreSalisbury Fire Department Secures Four Grants to Enhance Lifesaving Services
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…
Read MoreLittle League Opening Day Milford & Laurel on Friday/Milton and Delmar on Saturday
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…
Read MoreDover Police Conduct Human Trafficking Operation with Partner Agencies
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…
Read MoreUnemployment in Delaware Remained Steady in February
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…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Shots Fired at a Willis Road Apartment
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…
Read MoreEarth Day Events on Wednesday – Sussex and Kent Counties
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…
Read MoreBerlin Names New Police Chief
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.…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/17/26
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…
Read MoreDelaware House Advances Immigration Limits as Lawmakers Introduce Oversight Bills
The Delaware House passed legislation limiting state and local cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement in sensitive locations such as schools, places of worship, and healthcare facilities, while allowing exceptions for urgent public safety situations and criminal cases under court order. Separately, Rep. Mara Gorman and fellow lawmakers introduced three bills–HB 366, HB 367, and…
Read MoreTrooper Involved Shooting During A Call For Service In Queen Anne’s County
Police are investigating a trooper-involved shooting that occurred during a call for service Thursday afternoon in Queen Anne’s County. According to Maryland State Police, around 3:40 p.m. yesterday April 16th, troopers from the Centreville Barrack responded to the unit block of Sherman Way in Chester for reports of a man threatening others with a knife.…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Sammy Barnes – Ocean City – The Whale’s last sunrise. Click for full view
Read MoreAAA: Gas Prices Dip Slightly, Offering Modest Relief to Drivers
Drivers are getting a break at the pumps with the slight decrease in gas prices over the last several days. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline decreased 7 cents over the past week to $4.09. After last week’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, the price for a…
Read MoreThree Schools Earn Delaware Purple Star Recognition
Three Delaware schools have earned the Purple Star School designation, recognizing them for their commitment to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children. The 2026 recipients are Caesar Rodney School District’s J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center, Lake Forest School District’s Lake Forest High School, and Providence Creek Academy charter school. The schools were…
Read MoreMatch Day Brings More Than 250 Physicians to Delaware Health Systems
The 2026 Match Day season marks a record high for Delaware Healthcare Association (DHA) hospital members, with more than 250 new physicians set to join Delaware hospitals and health systems this July through Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs. The physicians will enter residency and fellowship training across the state’s six acute care hospital systems, which…
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