Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 4-22-23
We had a very warm spring day on Friday and while fish were caught it is still a lot slower than it should be considering how good it is to our north and south. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid and the Sea Jay II both fished for tog over ocean structure and both…
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Donny Reed – Ocean City – Sand piper at surf’s edge in Fenwick Island. Click for full view
Read MoreNo Municipal Election in Georgetown in May
The deadline to file as a candidate for two open seats on the Georgetown Town Council has passed. Incumbent Christina Diaz-Malone was the only candidate to file for the Ward 1 seat. Anthony Neal was the only candidate to file for the Ward 2 seat, currently held by Sue Barlow, who did not run for…
Read MoreSaturday, April 22 is Drug Take Back Day
Saturday is drug take back day. This event is aimed at reducing the risk of prescription medications being diverted for misuse. Last October, 4200 pounds of unneeded, expired or unused medications were collected from 23 Delaware locations. By turning in your unneeded prescription medications you help to fight the overdose epidemic in the First State.…
Read MoreLegislation to Reduce Shootings & Gun-related Crimes Introduced in DE State Senate
Legislation to reduce shootings and other gun-related crimes in Delaware communities has been introduced in the State Senate. Senate Bill 2 is sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth Lockman and House Majority Whip Melissa Minor-Brown and would add Delaware to a list of states that require residents to complete a firearm training course and obtain…
Read MoreEarly Morning Fire on Marquis Avenue Under Investigation by Maryland State Fire Marshal
An early morning fire on Marquis Avenue in Salisbury is under investigation. Salisbury firefighters were called to the scene just after 4 Friday morning after a neighbor spotted the fire. Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators say the single story wood frame home is under construction. Firefighters were on the scene for nearly 2 ½ hours–…
Read MoreUPDATED: DE Marijuana Bills Will Become Law without Gov Carney’s Signature & Reaction
Delaware’s marijuana bills will become law – without Governor John Carney’s signature. At the end of March, the Delaware State Senate approved by House Bill 1 and House Bill 2. House Bill 1 would remove penalties for use or possession of a personal use quantity of marijuana and marijuana accessories. HB 2 created the Delaware…
Read MoreDSU Expands Aviation Program to Include Helicopter Flight Training
Delaware State University is expanding its Aviation Program to include helicopter flight training. A new partnership between the University and the US Army Cadet Command was announced Thursday. University officials say this expansion will provide helicopter training to US Army ROTC students, but will also later be an option for all undergraduate aviation majors as…
Read MoreOcean City Partners with Go Green OC in Zero Waste Initiative
The Town of Ocean City is looking at ways to become more green and has announced a partnership with Go Green OC, a local non-profit looking to make Ocean City the first zero-waste resort town in the country. About 30 Ocean City businesses will be taking part – looking to compost 500 to 750,000 pounds…
Read MoreMD Gov Wes Moore Signs POWER Act of 2023
Governor Wes Moore has signed the Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources (POWER) Act of 2023 into law. Gov Moore signed the measure on Friday – after it was passed by the Maryland General Assembly on April 10th. US Wind CEO Jeff Grybowski was on hand in Baltimore for the signing. The POWER Act of 2023…
Read MoreUPDATED: Beach Replenishment Underway in Rehoboth Beach
UPDATED – 4/21/23 – Beach replenishment is underway in Rehoboth Beach. The equipment is set up at Olive Avenue and work will be done to the north – and then to the south over a 21 day operation. Work in Dewey Beach is expected to begin around May 7th with that portion of the project…
Read MoreMike Bradley with District 2 Candidate for Indian River School Board, Michael Bellarose – 04-21-23
Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report – 4-21-23
The weather wasn’t that bad on Friday, but fishing was slow. At Old Inlet Bait and Tackle they said tog were caught from the Inlet on sand fleas and green crabs. Shad hit shad darts and small spoons during incoming water. On Wednesday, Fenwick Tackle reported that Bob Pleasanton caught a 14.5-pound black drum at…
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Lou deFreitas – Georgetown – While kayaking – dinner found! Click for full view
Read MoreRelief Payments Available to Frontline Farm and Meatpacking Workers
Frontline farm and meatpacking workers, who incurred expenses preparing for, preventing exposure to, and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, can apply for a one-time, non-taxed $600 relief payment at https://farmworkers.com. Relief payments will remain available until funds are exhausted. Eligible beneficiaries who live or work in Delaware are encouraged to apply early. These payments are not…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alerts for Frankford Area
Road Closure of Hickory Street Hickory Street in Frankford will be fully closed due to the resurfacing and performing general maintenance of the crossing of that road beginning at 5:00 am on Monday, May 1st. The closure will be in place 24 hours per day. DelDOT expects the work to be completed and the detour…
Read MoreHigh Speed Chase and Vehicle Crash Leads to Two Arrests for Drug Offenses
Two individuals–ages 18 and 21–are facing numerous charges after a vehicle crash occurred as a result of fleeing and eluding law enforcement officers in the area of Phillip Morris Drive and Sharen Drive Salisbury. As a result of a drug investigation, a traffic stop was initiated on Outten Road, but the driver, Davonte Cole did…
Read MoreDelaware Treasurer Proposes Legislation to Support State Employees with Retirement Savings
Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis has proposed two pieces of legislation with bi-partisan support designed to support state employees with their retirement savings.Senate Bill 94 restores the State’s match and adjusts it for cost-of-living increases by setting the maximum match at $20 per pay period. The previous maximum was set at $10 in the year 2000.…
Read MoreFinal Resurfacing of Route 50 in Dorchester County, MD to Begin Monday
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews will begin final resurfacing of Route 50 (Ocean Gateway) in Dorchester County this Monday. The work, which involves the resurfacing and striping near Vienna in the area of Otter Pond Branch, will be completed by Monday, May 1st, weather permitting. Starting Monday and through the following week, crews will…
Read More22-Year-Old Charged with Theft in Stolen Transmissions Case
As a result of an investigation by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office into stolen transmissions, Jeremiah Isaiah Fowle, who is 22 years of age, faces theft charges. Through investigation it was determined that the transmissions were stolen on December 10th, 2022 and on December 18th, 2022 from Pohanka Hyundai on North Salisbury Blvd in Salisbury.…
Read MoreMike Bradley with At-Large Candidate for Milford School District, Ashlee Connell – 04-20-23
UPDATED: Friday is the Filing Deadline for Candidates in Georgetown Town Council Election
UPDATED – 4/20/23 – Friday is the deadline for candidates to file for the Georgetown Town Council. Seats in the First and Second Wards are up for election. ========================================================= Georgetown voters will go to the polls in May to elect two people to the Town Council – in the first and second wards. Candidates interested…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 4-20-23
Silly me, I believed the NOAA Marine Forecast for Wednesday and boy were they wrong. I don’t know the exact wind speed, but it sure was well above the south winds at 5 to 10 knots they predicted. The result was lousy fishing on open water on the bay and ocean. Patty at Captain Bones…
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B – Butterfly in the flowers. Click for full view
Read MoreWorld War II Fire Control Tower 3 at Delaware Seashore State Park Now Open Following Rehabilitation Project
World War II Tower 3 at Delaware Seashore State Park is now open to the public. Visitors to Towers Beach along Route 1 in the park can now walk up the nearly 100 spiral steps to the top of the tower, which was built to help protect the Delaware coastline during the Second World War.…
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