Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/24/24
User 284190339 · 04 – 24 – 24 Fishing Report Tuesday was a nice day at the beach until the wind kicked up out of the southwest. I stopped by Lewes Harbour Marina and found out the Katydid went out, but came back early due to increasing winds but still had a few tog. Big…
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Ephraim Heisenberg – Fenwick Island – Fox not on the run at Fenwick Island Beach. Click for full view
Read MoreHB 357 Would Redefine “Firearms” in Delaware
Legislation has been introduced to the Delaware General Assembly that would legally define a firearm in the First State. House Bill 357 will go before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday at 11am. Representative Jeff Spiegelman is one of the sponsors of the measure and says this could potentially reform multiple aspects of state law…
Read MoreTwo New Economic Relief Programs to Support Workers & Businesses Affected by Key Bridge Collapse are now Live
Two programs that were created under Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s executive order that was signed on April 5th – went live on Monday. These are two economic relief programs to support workers and businesses affected by the Key Bridge collapse – through the Maryland Departments of Labor, Housing and Community Development and Department of Commerce.…
Read MoreLincoln Man Arrested for Burglary in Georgetown
Delaware State Police have arrested a Lincoln man for a burglary and theft in the Harbeson-Georgetown area in March. Police were called to a home on Route 9 after it was discovered that a 4-wheeler, mini-bike and numerous power tools were taken from a storage container on the property. Another theft was investigated on April…
Read MoreDE Senate Committee Discussion on Off Shore Wind Wednesday 1pm
A reminder – the Delaware Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee on Wednesday, April 24th will discuss off shore wind (Senate Bill 265) to become a significant element of Delaware’s energy future. This committee meeting begins at 1pm in the Senate Chamber – and can be accessed by the public on Zoom. Public comment will…
Read MoreIndian River School District Moves Last Day of School to June 5th for Students
The Indian River Board of Education has approved some changes to this year’s school district calendar. The last day of school for students in grades pre-K through 11 and for paraprofessionals has been changed to Wednesday, June 5th. The last day for teachers will be Friday, June 7th. The changes come from unused surplus days…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/23/24
User 284190339 · 04 – 23 – 24 Fishing Report Monday was bright and sunny at the beach so I decided to go fishing, I have never caught a black drum from the beach so I went up on Broadkill Beach to give it a try. There was a gentleman filling his tires while I…
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Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Harbor Seals on Outer Breakwater wall with Cormorants on top of wall, taken on seal cruise
Read MoreDover Man Charged with Felony Weapons Offense
A Dover man is charged with felony gun offenses after he was seen speeding southbound on Bay Road at Trap Shooters Road near Frederica Friday night. Delaware State Police say they pulled the vehicle over just before 11pm and spoke with the driver, 23 year old Elijah Lambert of Dover. Lambert told the trooper there…
Read MoreApplication Period Open for Student Representative to State Board of Ed
The application period for the student seat on the State Board of Education is now open – through Monday, May 6. The first-ever student representative to the State Board of Education was appointed by Governor John Carney in 2019. He says that big decisions that impact Delaware schools are made by the BOE and it’s…
Read MoreDSP Make Arrest in Blades Shots Fired Incident
An arrest after a shooting in Blades Sunday morning. Delaware State Police were called to a house on East Fifth Street in Blades for a report of shots fired. Police learned that gunshots were fired and a black car was seen speeding away – and they were able to get a description of both the…
Read MoreDE Forest Service & DAR Plant Memorial Forest in Sussex County
The Delaware Forest Service and Daughters of the American Revolution have established a memorial forest in Sussex County. This plot is dedicated to former State Forester Walter Gabel, who was the State Forester from 1974 to 1991. The memorial forest was planted by volunteers with loblolly pine tree seedling on an acre parcel within the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dover Man Arrested in Sunday Night Murder
UPDATED – 04/22/24 – Dover Police have identified the 15 year old who was shot and killed on April 14 in the area of South Governors Avenue as Elijah Kellum of Dover. ================================ ORIGINAL STORY – 04/15/24 – A shooting in the area of South Governors Avenue and West Reed Street in Dover left a…
Read MoreSmyrna Man Charged with DUI and other Offenses after Crash near Hartly
A Smyrna man has been arrested for multiple charges following a crash investigation by Delaware State Police last Wednesday morning in Hartly. Police were called to Dover Scrap Yard in Hartly just after 12:30 for a single vehicle crash and found a Volkswagen SUV had veered off the roadway and struck at tree. EMS found…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry to Close Wed-Fri this Week
The Woodland Ferry near Seaford will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. Normal operations will resume on Monday 4/29/2024.
Read MoreSussex County Council Meeting
Tuesday’s Sussex County Council meeting for April 23rd has been canceled.
Read MoreThree Teens Charged after Dover Traffic Stop
Three teens from New Castle County have been arrested by Dover Police after a traffic stop Saturday night just after 9. A patrol officer spotted a vehicle traveling without lights on and stopped the vehicle in the area of North DuPont Highway and Rustic Lane. The occupants got out of the vehicle and the 17…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Anita West, Werner-Indian River School Board Candidate for District 4 – 04-22-24
Early Sunday Morning Oak Orchard Fire Displaces Family of 5
Indian River firefighters were called for a structure fire just after 3 Sunday morning. Crews arriving at the scene on Russell Avenue found fire at the rear of a two story home and conflicting reports of someone trapped inside. An initial search was ended as fire advanced to the eaves, attic and roof line. Additional…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/22/24
User 284190339 · 04 – 22 – 24 Fishing Report Sunday was cold and damp at the beach. Lewes Harbour Marina reported blues and stripers caught from the fishing pier on Cape Henlopen State Park. Bunker, spoons, top water and SP Minnows were all successful offerings. Bigger blues and black drum were taken from Broadkill…
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Dianne Burk – Conolla fields off North Old State Road near Ellendale. Click for full view
Read MoreSeaford Teen Charged with Theft of a Church Van
Early Friday morning a Delaware State Trooper on patrol spotted a white passenger van swerving in the area of Concord and Church Roads near Seaford. The trooper pulled the van over and spoke to the driver, 18 year old Ronald Alberts of Seaford. A computer check showed the van belonged to a local church and…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 04/21/24
User 284190339 · 04 – 21 – 24 Fishing Report Saturday was right chilly in the morning, but it got really nice in the afternoon. I attended the outdoor show in Harrington where I spoke with Burt from Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em who said he has seen the first flounder from the Back Bays.…
Read MoreUPDATED: MacCoy, Quillen & Grassett Win Election in Seaford
UPDATED – 04/20/24 – Seaford voters have opted for change. Matt MacCoy was the top vote-getter in the mayor’s race – getting 384 votes to 200 for Jose Santos. MacCoy will serve a two-year term. Mayor David Genshaw did not run for re-election. In the City Council race Alan Quillen won 333 votes and Stephanie…
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