White Marlin Open Adds 6th Fishing Day
The White Marlin Open gets underway on Monday morning out of Ocean City. With the possibility of weather far to our south and possible windy offshore conditions, the White Marlin Open has extended the fishing days to include Saturday, August 10. There will be 6 days of fishing available – boats will fish 3 of…
Read MoreDOC Inmate from Lincoln Dies at Vaughn Correctional Center
The Delaware Department of Correction says that an inmate at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center died on Wednesday. Officials say that 78 year old Larry Brandner from Lincoln, had recently been placed in hospice care and was being treated in the prison infirmary for multiple chronic medical conditions. He was found unresponsive Wednesday morning…
Read MoreAnnual Blessing of the Combines in Snow Hill Saturday
The Annual Blessing of the Combines will take place on Saturday in downtown Snow Hill from 10am to 3pm. The parade of combines will begin at 11am (Route 12 will be closed for about a half hour from Talkie Communications to the stop light) and will park on Green Street for the blessing and viewing.…
Read MoreBridgeville Man Charged with 5th Offense DUI
A Bridgeville man has been arrested for DUI after a traffic stop Thursday morning just after 11 near Seaford. Delaware State Police spotted a Fiesta on Coverdale Road with a license plate that was not displayed properly. The trooper observed the driver make an additional traffic violation and made a traffic stop. Police say the…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/02/24
User 284190339 · 08 – 02 – 24 Fishing Report Thursday was another hot day at the beach with best fishing early and late in the day. Patty at Captain Bones in Odessa recorded a 4.72-pound Delaware Citation snakehead for Ryan Stetser that he caught on a frog while fishing from in New Castle. Steve…
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Eliot Howell – Milton – Early morning in Milton. Click for full view
Read MoreMosquito Control Spray Announcement– Aerial Adulticiding in Bowers Beach Area
The Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application during the evening hours tonight, August 1st–weather permitting. The application will take place in and near Bowers Beach, South Bowers Beach, Kitts Hummock, and Pickering Beach. All insecticides to be used are registered with the USEPA for mosquito control and will be applied according to USEPA…
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Lewes Woman for Drug and DUI Offenses Following Crash Investigation in Claymont
Delaware State Police have arrested a 60-year-old Lewes woman for drug and DUI offenses following a crash that occurred Monday night in Claymont. As a result of the investigation, Goldie Neibert was charged with several crimes, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on a $5,000 secured…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Jerry Price, DE GOP Gubernatorial Candidate – 08-01-24
Mike Bradley with DE State House 36th GOP Candidate, Patrick Smith – 08-01-24
Beat the Peak Alert for Choptank & Delaware Electric Cooperative Members
A beat the peak alert has been issued for Choptank Electric Cooperative members for today, Aug. 1st between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. During this time, they ask members to conserve energy–giving your thermostat a break and delaying use of unnecessary lights and appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines, and clothes dryers. A Beat the Peak…
Read More3-Car Chain Reaction Type Collision Under Investigation
A vehicle accident that occurred yesterday afternoon in the area of Long Neck Road near the intersection of the John J. Williams Highway is under investigation. It was reported to be 3-car chain reaction type collision with one person having a minor injury. According to the Indian River volunteer Fire Company, it appears that the…
Read MoreArrests Made Following Assault in Easton, Maryland
Two individuals–ages 20 and 21–have been arrested for an assault that happened in Easton, Maryland. Officers found a male victim on the ground in the area of Canvasback Drive and Brant Court suffering from severe injuries to his head. The patient was eventually air lifted to University of Maryland’s Shock Trauma in Baltimore Maryland and…
Read MoreDNREC Sets Information Meetings for Draft State Energy Plan
Delawareans will have an opportunity to learn about strategies incorporated into the latest State Energy Plan update at public information meetings planned this month in each county. Visitors can arrive at any time during the two-hour events, browse the displays and learn about the State Energy Plan update from DNREC State Energy Office staff. DNREC…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced to Protect Individuals’ Voices and Likenesses from AI-generated Replicas
Senator Chris Coons is among the lawmakers who have introduced the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act of 2024, known as the NO FAKES Act, to protect the voice and visual likenesses of creators and individuals from the proliferation of digital replicas created without their consent. The NO FAKES Act would hold individuals or companies liable for damages for producing, hosting, or sharing a digital replica…
Read MoreHouse Fire in Easton, MD Under Investigation
A fire that occurred at a one-story, single-family home on West Dover Street, Unit 4 in Easton is under investigation by the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The blaze broke out yesterday afternoon just before 4 p.m. The fire was contained to the back outside wall of the house and caused an estimated…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 08/01/24
User 284190339 · 08 – 01 – 24 Fishing Report Summer came back with a vengeance on Wednesday. DNREC announced on Wednesday the grand opening of the new boat ramp at Records Pond in Laurel. The new ramp has deeper water access and the parking lot will hold eight boat trailer spots and 10 car…
Read MoreThe Delaware Judiciary Adopts Permanent Rules to Allow Cellphones and Other Personal Electronic Devices in All Court Facilities
Following a successful two-year pilot program, the Delaware Supreme Court has adopted a permanent policy that allows cell phones and other personal electronic devices (or PEDs) to be used with restrictions in state courthouses. The permanent policy will go into effect on August 7th. The new cell phone policy will follow the rules established during…
Read MoreSecret Service, FBI Directors Questioned by Lawmakers About Security Failures Leading to Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump
The Acting Director of the Secret Service–Ronald Rowe and FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate this week were questioned by lawmakers about security failures that led to the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. They appeared before a joint hearing conducted by the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs and Judiciary Committees. Senator Tom Carper…
Read MoreSenator Carper Highlights Economic and Housing Opportunities that Local Tax Incentives Can Provide to Communities in Need
At this week’s Senate Finance Committee hearing “Tax Tools for Local Economic Development,” Senator Tom Carper discussed how tax incentives for local and state governments can generate economic opportunity for people living in low-income communities. During the hearing, Senator Carper emphasized the resilience and achievements of Delaware’s communities thanks to these tax incentives, and how…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; Lewes Man Dies after Scooter Crash on Clay Road
UPDATE 07/31/24–11:41 a.m. –The Delaware State Police have identified 77-year-old Chester Poslusny of Lewes, Delaware, as the man who died in the fatal scooter crash that occurred Monday in Lewes. Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Senior Corporal J.…
Read MoreMaryland Budgets $47 Million to Expand and Enhance Access to Recreation and Open Space
Public access to recreation and open space will be expanded and enhanced throughout Maryland from Governor Wes Moore’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget that includes more than $47 million for local grants through Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Program Open Space and Community Parks and Playgrounds Program. Maryland Department of natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz said…
Read MoreOperation Troopers Have Your BACKpack–Now Until August 23rd
Elementary school-aged children in need with the necessities for school will receive help thanks to the Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit’s annual program. Troopers are asking for help with donations to fill each child’s backpack with school supplies. Operation Troopers Have Your BACKpack works with local communities and organizations to collect and donate school…
Read More2024 State Primary Election Voter Registration Deadline: Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
The Delaware Department of Elections (DOE) informs eligible Delaware residents who are not yet registered to vote in Delaware and who wish to vote in the September 10th, 2024, State Primary Election that they must register to vote on or before Saturday, August 17th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Only Delaware voters registered with the Democratic and Republican…
Read MoreWorcester County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public Help With Information Related to Unsolved Homicide
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office needs your help with any information you may be able to provide regarding an unsolved homicide. Investigators are looking for William Edward Strand of Pocomoke, Maryland, who is facing charges of first-and second-degree murder in connection to the death of 48-year-old Lesa Renee White of Atlantic, Virginia. Investigators found the…
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