Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/22/24
User 284190339 · 11 – 22 – 24 Fishing Report Thursday saw gale warnings and they will be up again on Friday. Both Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em reported no boats sailed from Indian River or Lewes on Thursday. The word from Old Inlet Bait and Tackle was wind! It made…
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Donny Reed – Ocean City – Fenwick Island sunset. Click for full view
Read MoreDon Preston Resigns from Rehoboth Beach Commission
The Rehoboth Beach Commission is one fewer after Commissioner Don Preston announced his resignation Thursday – effective immediately. Preston ran unopposed for the Commission and was sworn-in in 2023. Preston challenged Commissioner Jay Lagree for his seat on the Commission in 2023, but Lagree later withdrew from the race. City officials expect to appoint someone…
Read MoreUPDATE: Maryland Lifts Statewide Ban on Outdoor Burning; Burn Ban Updates for Wicomico and Worcester Counties
Following a review of weather and ground conditions, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has lifted a statewide ban on open-air burning that was implemented to prevent the spread of wildfires across the state. Following recent precipitation and a forecast of continued normal weather patterns for this time of year, the Maryland Forest Service determined the…
Read MoreBoard of Commissioners Continue Burn Ban in Somerset County
Upon the advisement of the fire chiefs, The Board of Commissioners in Somerset County will continue the imposed moratorium on all outdoor burning until further notice. The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources including campfires, bonfires, fireworks, leaf, brush, grass and trash burning and other similar methods of open incineration. Cooking with contained barbecue…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Madeline and Sasha Motsko, White Marlin Open Tournament Directors – 11-21-24
Jake Smith Monologue – 11-21-24 – Whose Voice Will It Be
Announcement of $1.8 Million Investment to Bolster Cybersecurity Training at Every Maryland Community College
Governor Wes Moore today announced a $1.8 million award to BCR Cyber and the Maryland Association of Community Colleges to bolster Maryland’s cybersecurity talent pipeline. The announcement was made during a ribbon cutting at Howard Community College. The funding, secured in partnership with U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, will help make Maryland more…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Urge Vigilance Against Telephone Scams Related to Bitcoin and Gift Cards
Maryland State Police at Salisbury Barrack have recently received reports for fraudulent activities requesting individuals to buy gift cards and disclose the card numbers. Maryland State Police remind you to exercise extreme caution when receiving phone calls or electronic notifications from sources about purchasing or using gift cards or depositing money into a Bitcoin ATM to…
Read MoreFire at Grain Silo in Mardela Springs Ruled Accidental
A fire at an approximately 60-foot, metal framed grain silo yesterday was accidental according to the investigation by the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The silo is located on Athol Road in Mardela Springs. Fire officials say the blaze was caused specifically by an accidental, spontaneous combustion of Milo grain during the drying…
Read MoreFirst State Military Academy Recognizes Cadets for Their Outstanding Performance
First State Military Academy today held its annual quarterly awards ceremony. The purpose of the awards ceremony is to recognize those cadets who have excelled in our culture of academic rigor, military discipline, citizenship, leadership, and the demonstration of strong moral values. Included are 5 symbolic awards, 4 academic excellence awards, and 1 award for…
Read MoreAAA: Nearly 217,000 Delawareans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
AAA is projecting that nearly 217,000 Delawareans will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, an increase of nearly 2% over last year – exceeding pre-pandemic numbers and setting a new record. As usual, the great majority of those travelers will be driving to their holiday destinations. AAA is projecting that more than 198,000 Delawareans (more…
Read MoreSpeaker-Elect Minor-Brown Names New House Majority Caucus Chief of Staff
Speaker-elect Melissa Minor-Brown has announced the appointment of Nicholas Brock as Chief of Staff for the Delaware House Majority Caucus. Brock currently serves as a magistrate with Delaware’s Justice of the Peace Court. He previously served as the Chief Legislative Policy Advisor with Wilmington City Council and legislative aide to former Delaware State Senate Majority…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 11/21/24
User 284190339 · 11 – 21 – 24 Fishing Report Wednesday was the last day of fishable weather for the foreseeable future and boats out of Lewes made the most of the opportunity. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Grizzly and the Katydid plus some private boats hit the tog pretty hard on Wednesday. The…
Read MoreMD Board of Public Works Votes to Approve US Wind’s Wetlands Application
The Maryland Board of Public Works voted to approve Wetlands License No. 23-0813 to construct a 353 foot long by 30 foot wide concrete pier with associated timber fenders and to construct 383 linear feet of replacement steel bulkhead as part of US Wind’s Operation and Maintenance Facility (O&M) in the West Ocean City Harbor.…
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Jody Hudson – Autumn colors at Burton Pond. Click for full view
Read MoreWicomico Schools Boundary Study: Draft Options to be Shared with the Public Nov. 21st, Feedback Open Until Dec. 9th
The 2024-2025 school boundary study process for Wicomico County Public Schools is now at the halfway point, and the next opportunity to attend a public meeting and review two draft options for boundary changes is this Thursday, Nov. 21st. Two public information meetings will be held. At those meetings, the draft boundary changes will be…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Pair for Organized Retail Theft at Rehoboth Beach Tanger Outlets
Delaware State Police have arrested two individuals–30-year-old Shakiel Carter of Dover and 24-year-old Tramel Wright of Hartly– for organized retail crime and related charges following shoplifting incidents at Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth Beach on November 16th. Police were called to The North Face after reports of shoplifting involving Carter and Wright. Carter, who provided false…
Read MoreEllendale Police Investigating Burglary and Theft from Garage and Construction Trailer
The Ellendale Police Department is investigating a Burglary and Theft of $30,221.99 of Makita power tools, house appliances and construction items from a garage and construction trailer in the town limits of Ellendale. The theft occurred in the early hours of November 18th between the hours of 1:00. and 6:00 in the morning. Anyone with…
Read MoreMaryland Transportation Officials Urge Holiday Travelers to Use Caution Due to Seasonal Rise in Fatal Crashes
Marylanders are expected to take to the roads, rails, and skies in large numbers this Thanksgiving week and the Maryland Department of Transportation is urging everyone to practice safety as they kick off the busy holiday travel season. The Department encourages residents and visitors to be aware of increased traffic and plan accordingly to ensure…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced to Promote Protection of International Digital Freedom
U.S. Senators Chris Coons of Delaware and Thom Tillis of North Carolina this week introduced the Advancing Digital Freedom Act of 2024, which would equip the U.S. Department of State with the authorities to elevate digital freedom as a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy and support its critical role in advancing democratic governance around the…
Read MoreWicomico County Extends Household Permit Renewal Hours for Resident Convenience
Wicomico County has announced extended hours for Household Permit Renewal at the Newland Park Landfill Office to better accommodate residents. The Newland Park Landfill Office will be open for permit renewal on: Saturday, December 7th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 11th during regular business hours. To further enhance convenience for residents,…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Quantico Caused by Electrical Device Failure
A house fire on Quantico Road in Quantico–Wicomico County yesterday afternoon was caused by an electrical device failure, according to the investigation by the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The blaze started in a bedroom. The fire damage to the single-family home was minimized due to the efforts of Maryland Forestry, who took early…
Read MoreFatal Pedestrian Collision on North DuPont Highway
The Dover Police Department is investigating a collision that occurred yesterday evening that left a pedestrian dead. Officers responded to the area of North DuPont Highway, just north of Leipsic Road for a report of a woman being struck by a vehicle. The 29-year-old was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. Initial findings…
Read MoreWinterfest of Lights Opens in Ocean City Thursday Evening
The Holiday Season will move into high gear on Thursday (November 21st) evening as Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan turns on the lights at the Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park at 5:30pm. Opening night is FREE – and you’ll get to see all the new attractions and the thousands of twinkling lights and animated…
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