Hooked on Fishing with Scott Lenox of Fish in OC – 06-09-23
Mike Bradley with Executive Director of The Bethany Fenwick Chamber Of Commerce, Lauren Weaver – 06-09-23
Mike Bradley with Worcester County Commissioner President, Chip Bertino – 06-09-23
Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 6-8-23
So, Thursday started out not so bad then all heck broke lose. I met my friend Dave Nickle at the Lewes Boat Ramp at 9:00 am to catch the first of the incoming current in the Canal. The Canal was crowded with boats so we tried the Broadkill River without result and then the Bay…
Read MoreBeginning Friday: Parking Restrictions & Heavy Traffic Expected for Ocean City Air Show This Weekend
The Town of Ocean City will be hosting the O.C. Air Show this upcoming weekend. If you head to that location, you can expect to see heavy traffic delays (both vehicle and pedestrians), restricted parking, and road closures in the downtown areas. Here are the details from the Town of Ocean City: Street Closures The…
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Larry Prettyman – Sunset in Crisfield. Click for full view
Read MoreUPDATED: DE Senate Passes Legislation to Help Paraprofessionals Become Certified Teachers
The Delaware Senate passed legislation today to help ease the path for experienced paraprofessionals to become full-time, certified teachers. Sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, Senate Bill 156 will both assist Delaware schools resolve ongoing teacher shortages and encourage a more diverse teacher workforce. Senator Lockman says rising student enrollment combined with high…
Read MoreDover Police Arrest Five Individuals on Firearm Charges
Dover Police have arrested 5 individuals on firearms charges. The investigation began at 4:00 p.m. yesterday when authorities observed a 17-year-old of Dover who was wanted by Dover Police in the area of 200 West Reed Street. Officers arrested the 17-year-old boy, and four other individuals who were identified as follows: 18-year-old Khalil Smith, 25-year-old…
Read MoreBeach Replenishment Project to Begin Tomorrow in Bethany Beach
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin a project tomorrow that will replenish the beach and dune in Bethany Beach between Third Street and Wellington Parkway. It is estimated, depending on weather, replenishment will take between 15 to 25 days to complete and will place an additional 320,000 cubic yards of sand on the…
Read MoreLewes Woman Charged With 3rd Offense Felony DUI
Delaware State Police have arrested 52-year-old Laura Wilson of Lewes for felony DUI and resisting arrest following a pursuit that occurred in Lewes overnight. At just before 1 am, a trooper on patrol observed a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee heading westbound on John J. Williams Highway approaching the intersection at Camellia Drive. The Jeep did…
Read MoreUPDATE: 37th Annual Delaware Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Cancelled Today, June 8th; Originally Scheduled for June 7th – 9th
UPDATE 6/8/23: Due to the air quality alert and health concerns, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics scheduled for today, has been cancelled. The ceremony at Legislative Hall has been moved indoors into the lobby of the building. This will not be a formal ceremony, but instead will be an opportunity for Special…
Read MoreMagnolia Man Arrested for Shots Fired in Dover
An investigation by Dover Police into reports of shots fired after midnight Tuesday morning on May 16th has led to the arrest of 29-year-old Roger Barlow. Police were able to identify Barlow after detectives released photographs of him on social media platforms. U.S. Marshals First State Fugitive Task Force took Barlow into custody at a…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 06-08-23 – “Payback!”
18-Year-old Arrested in Ocean City After Stabbing Incident
Ocean City, Maryland police have arrested an 18-year-old for a stabbing that occurred on June 7th in the area of 81st street at just after midnight. Officers found the male victim with stab wounds to the forearm and hip area. Ocean City EMS responded and rendered emergency medical care. The victim was transported to TidalHealth…
Read MoreUnhealthy Air Quality–in the Red Zone Today in Delaware; Improvements Projected for This Weekend
Smoke from wildfires in Canada is causing poor air quality in several regions of the United States. Angela Marconi, director of the DNREC Division of Air Quality tells the Talk of Delmarva that they have been seeing PM–particulate matter– levels in the red zone in Delaware… She says they recommend limiting both time outdoors as…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 6-7-23
Wednesday saw another nice day on the water. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that Jake Wilson managed to land an 8-pound, 10-ounce flounder out of the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal. That fish was 10 ounces bigger than my personal best. They also reported that the Katydid, the Surface Tension and the Grizzly all had good numbers…
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Marty Barrett – Milton – Head of the Broadkill. Click for full view
Read MoreEaston, MD Man Arrested for Malicious Burning
A 42-year-old Easton, Maryland man is in custody for malicious burning among other charges. The Easton Volunteer Fire Department yesterday responded to the University of Maryland Shore Medical System on South Washington Street after items were set on fire adjacent to the building. Fire Department personnel responded and quickly extinguished the flames. Upon reviewing surveillance…
Read MoreWicomico County Council Approves $193 Million Dollar Budget – 6 Percent Salary Increases for County Employees
The Wicomico County Council has approved the Fiscal Year 24 Budget. Some of the major highlights of the FY 24 budget include a 6% pay increase for most County employees and a higher wage scale for sworn law enforcement officers as part of an amended Collective Bargaining Agreement. The $193 Million Dollar Budget, which is…
Read MoreSnow Hill Woman Wanted for Burglary, Home Invasion
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Maquia Tene Briddell who is wanted on an active Arrest Warrant– charged with Burglary 1st, 3rd, 4th and Con-Home Invasion. Her last known address was 500-25 Maple Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. Briddell is 41 years old. Her birthday is July 4th, 1981. She is black, 5’05 and…
Read MoreLincoln Man Arrested for DUI, Receiving Stolen Handgun Following Vehicle Pursuit in Smyrna Area
Delaware State Police have arrested a 34-year-old Lincoln man following a vehicle pursuit in the Smyrna area last night, in which the driver ended up losing control of the vehicle and crashing into a ditch. Troopers observed signs of impairment on Miguel Fantauzzi-Rivera, and a DUI investigation ensued. A subsequent search of his vehicle led…
Read MoreAir Quality Alert Issued Across MD Eastern Shore
The Maryland Department of Environment has issued an Air Quality alert across Maryland Eastern Shore. An air quality alert means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. Additional Details from the Wicomico County Health Department:People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens – take any of…
Read MoreUPDATE: DSP to Begin “Operation Braking Point 2.0” Friday
In January, Delaware State Police, the Office of Highway Safety and Department of Transportation took part in “Operation Braking Point” – a zero-tolerance, high-visibility traffic safety and enforcement campaign. Due to the outcome, “Operation Braking Point 2.0” will run from June 9th through the 17th and will focus on speeding to reduce the number of…
Read MoreTwo Arrested in Dover on Drug, Firearm Charges
Two men both of Dover have each been arrested in separate cases on drug and firearm charges. Police arrested 32-year-old Orlando Batson following a traffic stop Monday afternoon. The investigation began when members of the Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit, along with the Street Crimes Unit, observed Batson downtown in the area of South…
Read MoreThreats Made on Facetime Leads to Arrest of Glen Burnie Resident; Lockdown Protocol at UMD Shore Medical Center
A 44-year-old Glen Burnie resident has been arrested for displaying a handgun on Facetime and threatening the lives of two individuals. A valid protection order through Caroline County existed between one of the individuals and Martin Jay Coleman. Police yesterday had responded to Washington St. at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton,…
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