Rehoboth Beach Public Library Earns Role in Presidential History
When historians look back at presidential administrations, especially at their beach retreats, the Rehoboth Beach Public Library will have played a significant role in sharing that history. The library’s meeting room and balcony had been the go-to place for the news crews whenever President Joe Biden would visit town. With his announcement that he was…
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Anne Shreeve – Milford – Just after sunrise at Hearthstone Manor in Milford. Click for full view
Read MoreBandits Target Tidemark FCU ATMs
Delaware troopers are investigating after multiple reports were received from Tidemark Federal Credit Union customers after funds were withdrawn from their accounts via numerous ATM transactions. Police began receiving the reports Sunday morning. That’s when investigators found the ATMs at multiple Tidemark branches in “admin mode.” Transaction receipts were discovered at some locations suggesting that…
Read MoreRecord $21.5 Million in Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund Awards go to Public Boating Access, Navigable Waterways, and Safety
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will provide $21.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund allocations to communities and projects throughout Maryland in Fiscal Year 2025, which began July 1st. The funds will support new and improved public boating access facilities, dredging of navigable public waterways; emergency vessels and equipment for local first responders; and other…
Read MoreMardela Springs Man Convicted in Wicomico County of Sexually Abusing Minor
In the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, 37-year-old Corey Sparks of Mardela Springs, Maryland this week pleaded guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Minor and two counts of Sexual Offense in the Third Degree. On July 22nd, a Wicomico County jury was empaneled for trial in this case and opening statements were delivered. On the…
Read MoreSenator Coons, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Reverse Supreme Court’s Decision Extending Time Limit to Challenge Federal Regulations
U.S. Senator Chris Coons introduced a bill to reverse the Supreme Court’s recent decision that significantly extends the length of time plaintiffs have to challenge federal regulations. The Agency Stability Restoration Act would reverse the court’s decision in Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, issued earlier this month. Senator Coons…
Read MoreResidents in Worcester and Wicomico Counties Warned About Jury Duty Phone Scam
The Worcester and Wicomico County Sheriff’s Offices want to make residents aware of a phone scam in which the caller tells the resident that they owe money for not showing up for jury duty, and that if they don’t pay, they will have legal action drawn against them or end up in jail. Authorities emphasize…
Read MoreUpdated Design for Maryland Bay License Plate
An updated design for the Maryland bay license plate has been unveiled. Funds from the Chesapeake Bay license plate have long been invested in both the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays; now the new design will reflect that emphasis on the Coastal Bays as well. Yesterday, District 38 State Senator Mary Beth Carozza, in partnership with…
Read MoreAAA Warns About Growing Number of Vehicle Thefts
AAA is warning against the growing number of vehicle thefts plaguing the country. After exceeding the 1 million mark in 2022 for the first time in nearly 15 years, total vehicle thefts nationwide have continued to edge upward, according to data compiled by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). While some cities and states have…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/24/24
User 284190339 · 07 – 24 – 24 Fishing Report Tuesday saw reasonable weather and decent fishing. When I asked Lewes Harbour Marina how the fishing was the reply was “Terrible!” The Katydid had five triggerfish. A private boat caught six flounder over ocean structure and the Angler had kings over bay structure. Breakwater Tackle…
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Margaret May – Lewes – New neighbors. Click for full view
Read MoreUPDATED: Outdoor Burn Ban Terminated in Wicomico County
UPDATED – 07/23/24 – On June 20th an outdoor burning ban was put into place by the Worcester County Executive because of extreme dry conditions. County Executive Julie Giordano, in consultation with the Wicomico County Burn Ban Committee determined that the emergency is ended as of noon on Tuesday, July 23. The ban on outdoor…
Read MoreKey Bridge Rebuild Receives Federal Environmental Approval; RFP for Engineering Consultant Open
Key federal environmental approvals have been received by the Maryland Transportation Authority and State Highway Administration for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a Categorical Exclusion (CE) classification and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approval for the Rebuild Project after it was determined that…
Read MoreDredging Expected to Begin in Ocean City Inlet
Dredging operations are expected to take place in the Ocean City inlet beginning Wednesday through July 30th. The work will focus on two priority areas from the last round of Inlet work – as well as the junction between the Isle of Wight and Inlet channels. The US Army Corps of Engineers will be conduction…
Read MoreDSP Arrest 1 in Smyrna Armed Robbery; One Suspect Still at Large
A 17 year old from Middletown has been arrested in connection from an armed robbery that occurred just before 9:30pm on July 6 at the intersection of Joseph Wick Drive and Willowwood Drive in Smyrna. Delaware State Police say a 17 year old victim was walking home when he was approached by 2 unknown black…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Officer-Involved Firearms Discharge
Dover Police were attempting to contact a Smyrna man in a vehicle in the parking lot of the Sleep Inn Hotel Monday afternoon. Members of the SORT unit were attempting to arrest 22 year old Millard Richardson as the result of a firearm and gang investigation – and had information that he was in possession…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Lower Eastern Shore of MD Delegate, Carl Anderton – 07-23-24
Mike Bradley with Sussex County Council District 1 GOP Candidate, Christie Shirey – 07-23-24
UPDATED: President Biden Leaving Rehoboth Beach this Afternoon
UPDATED – 7/23/24 – President Biden will be returning to Washington this afternoon. The President has been in Rehoboth Beach for nearly a week, but he has isolated at his North Shores beach house as he recovers from Covid-19. His physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, in a statement Monday said that President Biden is greatly improved.…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/23/24
User 284190339 · 07 – 23 – 24 Fishing Report The little rain on Monday didn’t hurt the fishing. Old Inlet reported a steady bite of striped bass on Sunday evening for those who drifted sand fleas at Indian River Inlet. There were slot fish in the 28 to 31-inch class as well as those…
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Dianne Burk – Milford – Peony Whispers. Click for full view
Read MoreGov Moore Announces Federal Grants to Support Maryland’s Climate Goals & Create Green Jobs
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Monday announced $130-million in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants from the US EPA that will help Maryland to become one of the greenest states in the country – and support the creation of thousands of new green jobs. Moore says these grants will also support workforce training for local workers on emerging…
Read MoreTwo Retired Vessels Join Redbird Reef
A retired City of Baltimore fireboat and a World War II-era tugboat have now become a part of The Redbird Reef which is off the coast of Delaware east of the Indian River Inlet. The two vessels were sunk just after 10am and just after 11am – and have already become a haven for marine…
Read MoreChincoteague Pony Beach Walk This Morning
The 99th annual Chincoteague pony swim will take place on Wednesday in Chincoteague. Over the weekend the south and north herds were rounded up and early this morning were taken on the annual beach walk on Assateague Island. Tomorrow the ponies will get vet checks before they swim the channel on Wednesday to Chincoteague. The…
Read MoreTexas Man Pleads Guilty to International Money Laundering Conspiracy; Victims Include the Worcester County Treasurer’s Office
A guilty plea by 42 year old Jon Briceno of Katy, Texas. The US Attorney for the District of Maryland and Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli say Briceno pleaded guilty on Friday, July 19th, to conspiracy to commit money laundering. Officials say he laundered over $8.7-million in proceeds of various frauds – including romance schemes…
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