Little League Play Beginning This Month on Delmarva
It’s time to PLAY BALL as Little Leaguers take to the fields around Delmarva over the next month. This Saturday Lewes Little League will hold opening ceremonies and begin play along with Snow Hill, Willards, Fruitland and West Salisbury in Maryland. On Friday, April 17th – Milford and Laurel Little Leagues will celebrate opening day…
Read MoreSCHOOL & OTHER DELAYS & CLOSINGS – April 10
CLOSINGS/DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS – April 10     last updated 650am SCHOOLS CLOSED Somerset County Public Schools 2 HOURS Accomack County Public Schools Caroline County Public Schools – now a full school day rather than scheduled half school day Dorchester County Public Schools 90 MINUTES Promise Prep School / Fruitland Talbot County Public Schools Wicomico…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/10/26
User 284190339 · 04-10-26 Fishing Report Thursday was cold and windy. Patty at Captain Bones in Odessa said striped bass have been caught from Woodland Beach on bloodworms and bunker. The stripers range in size above and below the 28 to 31-inch slot. Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic reported that striped bass have been…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Theresa Olsen – Millville – Sunset at Holts Landing. Click for full view
Read MoreDelaware DMV Urges Caution Over New Text Message Scam
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is warning residents about a new text message scam claiming recipients have unpaid traffic violations and must click a link to avoid penalties. Officials say the messages are fraudulent and designed to steal personal and financial information, emphasizing that the DMV and E-ZPass Delaware do not request payments by…
Read MoreUPDATED: Upcoming Airfield Closures at Easton Airport Due to Ongoing Modernization Project
UPDATE 04/09/26: The Easton Airport will experience several closures over the coming weeks due to the ongoing airfield modernization project. A full airport closure is scheduled from 7:00 a.m. May 11th through 7:00 a.m. May 14th, during which both runways will be closed, though helicopters may still operate from ramp areas. After that, Runway 15/33…
Read MoreUPDATE: Ocean View Post Office Repairs to begin in June and be Completed by the End of September
UPDATE 04/09/26:Â The Ocean View Post Office remains temporarily closed due to structural issues and mold concerns, with repairs set to begin June 1st and a targeted completion date of September 30th, according to the U.S. Postal Service. The facility will reopen once it meets all safety standards. In the meantime, Ocean View customers are…
Read MoreJake Smith with Grant Berry – 04-09-26
General Assembly Leadership Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Codifying the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council
Delaware legislative leaders from both parties have introduced bipartisan legislation to formally codify the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC), which has long provided nonpartisan revenue and budget projections for the state. The proposed “DuPont-Cook Financial Responsibility Act” would establish DEFAC in state law, rather than by executive order, aiming to preserve its role…
Read MoreShooting in Dover Leaves Three Injured on North Governors Avenue
In Dover, police say a physical altercation involving several individuals escalated when a suspect—described as wearing all black clothing, red shoes, and a camouflage ski mask—fired two rounds toward the group. The individual then fled westbound and was last seen running north through an alley just west of North Governors Avenue. Officers responded to South…
Read MoreWicomico County Withdraws Support for Waste Diversion Pilot Concept
Wicomico County has withdrawn support for a previously considered pilot program that would have converted non-recyclable landfill waste into fuel briquettes for local energy use. The concept, developed in partnership with Morgan State University, was not a large-scale industrial facility or biorefinery, but rather a small-scale proposal using materials from the Newland Park Landfill. Officials…
Read MoreWorcester County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Man Wanted for CDS Distribution of Narcotic
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Veshawn Bratten who is wanted on a Worcester County Circuit Court Arrest Warrant for CDS Distribution of a Narcotic (Cocaine). If you have any information on Veshawn’s whereabouts, contact the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at 410-632-1112. Bratten is 5’8 and 145 pounds–with…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/09/26
User 284190339 · 04-09-26 Fishing Report Wednesday was cold and windy. Patty at Captain Bones in Odessa recorded one of, it not the biggest, rainbow trout of the year. Randy Tyndall caught the Delaware Citation 8.64-pound monster out of Red Clay Creek on a Rooster Tail. It was not that long ago when Red Clay…
Read MoreEDGE 2.0 Finalists and Pitch Competition Dates Announced
The Delaware Division of Small Business has announced finalists and dates for the EDGE 2.0 Grant Pitch Competition. The event will take place April 30th and May 1st from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Delaware Technical Community College’s Del-One Conference Center in Dover. The public is invited to watch the competition in-person. There is no…
Read MoreFormer Wicomico County Board of Education Employee Faces Additional Charges in Ongoing Child Sex Abuse Investigation
A former employee of the Wicomico County Board of Education is facing additional charges in an ongoing child sex abuse investigation. Russell Lee Camper Jr. was initially charged following an investigation that began March 12th, which found the alleged abuse occurred several years prior to being reported. He was arrested March 13th without incident and…
Read MoreMay 5th Hearing in Snow Hill on Proposed FY27 Water and Wastewater Rate Increases in Worcester County
In Snow Hill, Maryland, a hearing is scheduled regarding proposed water and wastewater rate changes in Worcester County for fiscal year 2027. The hearing will take place May 5th at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room in the Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill. The public is invited. Rate increases are proposed in…
Read MoreGovernor Wes Moore signs the FY2027 Budget into Law
 Maryland Governor Wes Moore today signed into law the budget bill for Fiscal Year 2027, the Capital Budget, and the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2026…. He says he has repeatedly emphasized that public safety remains the top priority, pointing to a record $124 million investment in local law enforcement agencies across Maryland.…
Read MoreDelaware’s 2025 Wildlife Action Plan Gets U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Approval
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has announced federal approval of the state’s 2025 Wildlife Action Plan, allowing it to guide conservation efforts through 2035. The plan, developed over three years with input from experts and the public, identifies key species and habitats in need of protection and is required for…
Read MoreGas Price Average Top $4/gallon in Delaware for First Time in More than Three Years
The Delaware gas price average is $4.04 – up 6 cents overnight, up 16 cents in the past week, up 68 cents in the past month, and 89 cents higher than one year ago. Delaware gas prices have jumped $1.13 per gallon over the past 40 days, adding roughly $13.50 to $18. to the cost of…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Appoints Brenda Wise To Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC)
Governor Matt Meyer has announced the appointment of Brenda Wise to the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC). Wise, currently Corporate Counsel and Director of Global Government Affairs at CSC, previously served with the Delaware Office of Management and Budget. State leaders say her experience in public service and policy will help guide fiscally…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/08/26
User 284190339 · 04-08-26 Fishing Report Tuesday was sunny and windy with small craft advisories up all day and into Wednesday morning when we have a freeze advisory posted. Lewes Harbour Marina told us it was another lonely day with no boats out and no fish on the cleaning table. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Joe Hurst – Dagsboro – Sundown across the Indian River. Click for full view
Read MoreHouston House Fire Monday – Under Investigation by Delaware State Fire Marshal
A residential fire is under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Just before noon on Monday firefighters in Houston were called for a fire on Front Street and crews arriving at the scene found fire throughout the two-story home. It was determined the residence was not occupied and an evacuation was ordered – the…
Read MoreDNREC to Conduct Statewide Assessment of Wastewater Infrastructure in Manufactured Home Communities
DNREC has started a statewide assessment of wastewater and drinking water infrastructure conditions at manufactured home communities (MHCs) throughout the state. Many MHCs are in underserved communities and some systems are believed to be outdated, poorly maintained or in various stages of disrepair. Over 170 MHCs have been identified so far. The first phase of…
Read MoreMonday Night Winning Powerball Ticket Bought in Middletown, DE
A $230.8-million Powerball Jackpot ticket was sold in Delaware for the April 6th drawing. Delaware Lottery officials say the winning ticket was purchased at the Acme on East Main Street in Middletown. This is one of the largest Powerball jackpot wins in recent years and is a significant moment for both the Delaware Lottery and…
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