White Marlin Open Expands to 3 out of 6 Fishing Days in 2026
This August, anglers at the White Marlin Open will have more days to choose from in search of the “big one.” The tournament will now offer six days of fishing – you still will fish three of them. This summer’s WMO will go from Monday, August 3rd through Saturday, August 8th. The final Saturday added…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/28/25
User 284190339 · 10-28-25 Fishing Report Monday was the beginning of a week with weather that makes Halloween look like Christmas. Tuesday we will have a gale warning and seas will run to 9 feet during the rest of the week. No boats ran from Lewes or Indian River Inlet on Monday and I don’t…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Sunset at the Rehoboth Bay Sail Club in Dewey Beach. Click for full view
Read MoreSalisbury Man Convicted of Murder in 2023 Pizza City Shooting
A Salisbury man has been convicted of 1st degree murder and other offenses following a five-day jury trial in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. The jury found 18 year old Mykel Elliott guilty of 1st degree murder, attempted 1st degree murder, 2 counts of conspiracy-1st degree murder, gang participation and other offenses. Court records…
Read MoreUPDATED: Seaford Police Arrest Robbery Suspect; Detectives Close 3 Cases
UPDATED – 10/27/25 – The arrest last week of Donald Gross and Marlyn Gramajo-Gutierrez in Seaford has closed three bank robberies in the Seaford area. Detective closed two robberies of M&T Banks and one at Bora Beauty on October 21st. Gross is now charged with the following offenses:Â 2 counts of Robbery 1st (Felony B)Â …
Read MoreUPDATED: Dewey Beach Paving Project to Begin November 3rd
UPDATED – 10/27/25 – DelDOT will begin paving operations in Dewey Beach on Monday, November 3rd. The work will be done between 8am and 4pm – weather permitting – on side streets off Coastal Highway in the area on King Charles Avenue to Collins Street. Milling and paving operations will have traffic controlled by flaggers. Drivers…
Read MoreNew Law Excluding Medical Debt from Credit Reporting Now in Effect in Delaware
Legislation that protects families from the long-term financial consequences of illness and injury is now in effect in Delaware. Senate Bill 156 prohibits the reporting of medical debt to consumer reporting agencies and prohibits any medical debt from being included on a consumer report went into effect today. The bill was passed unanimously in both…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Salisbury Man for Drugs and 3rd Offense DUI
A traffic stop around 11pm last Wednesday night led to the arrest of a Salisbury man. Delaware State Police spotted a BMW with Maryland tags speeding on Delmar Road. The vehicle failed to stay in it lane and crossed onto the shoulder and into the grass. During the traffic stop, police identified the driver as…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Dies from Injuries in Crash Friday West of Millsboro
A Millsboro man involved in a crash around 11 Friday morning died from his injuries Saturday. Delaware State Police say 73 year old Gary Cooney of Millsboro was a passenger in a Mazda waiting to turn left into a private driveway on Millsboro Highway west of Mumford Road when the vehicle was struck by an…
Read MoreIntersection Work to Begin Nov 1 at Routes 50 & 589 Near Berlin
Drivers in Worcester County should expect delays if you are driving in the area of the Routes 50 and 589 intersection east of Berlin. State Highway officials say that work associated with a commercial development and apartment complex, Coastal Square, will begin at that intersection on Saturday – and should be completed in the spring…
Read MoreUPDATED: HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2025
TRUNK OR TREAT EVENTS – 2025 Mon, Oct 27 – City of Harrington 3rd annual Trunk or Treat at City Hall parking lot – 5-7pm / Movie at the Price Center after Trunk or Treat 302-398-3530  Wed, Oct 29 – Georgetown – Trunk or Treat at PAM Rehabilitation  4-6pm (outside the hospital)  Wed, Oct 29…
Read MoreSNAP Alert from DHSS on Benefits & Scams
State DHSS officials remind SNAP recipients that the November 2025 benefits will be on hold starting November 1st because of the government shut down. Exemptions for SNAP work requirements also change on November 1st. DHSS officials also warn of an increase in phishing calls and text scams asking for EBT card numbers and PINs. Do…
Read MoreSussex County Democratic Party Chair Resigns
Jeff Balk, the chair of the Sussex County Democratic Party, has resigned. State Democratic and other officials have called for Balk to step down after previous sex crimes against minors came out. Those offenses occurred in 1988 in Missouri. Balk announced his resignation on the Sussex County Democratic Party’s Facebook page Sunday night and told…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/27/25
User 284190339 · 10-27-25 Fishing Report Sunday my son Ric and I went fishing on the Angler out of Ocean City, Maryland. I have not been fishing since last December and just getting out on the water was a thrill, being with Ric made it even better and catching some quality sea bass, a triggerfish,…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 10/25/25
  NAME: Cathy / 302-727-2570 / Lewes ITEM: Dept. 56 – Heritage Village Collection DESCRIPTION: 25 boxes of hand painted porcelain pieces (13 houses/shoppes, 1 covered bridge & 11 boxes of figurines). Plus, 1 cobblestone road & 1 ice pond. These are retired collectibles and in original boxes. AMOUNT: Selling the lot for $450.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Former Bethany Beach Police Officers Report to Federal Prison
UPDATED – 10/26/25 – Last week, two former Bethany Beach Police Officers reported to federal prison. Former Chief, 58 year old Michael Redmon of Selbyville reported to Federal Correction Institute Beckley in Beaver, West Virginia to begin serving a 13-month prison sentence for felony wire fraud. Former Captain, 50 year old Darin Cathell of Frankford…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/26/25
User 284190339 · 10-26-25 Fishing Report Saturday was a beautiful fall day with hardly a breeze to stir the water. Sunday is forecast to be the same, but Monday, fuhgeddaboudit. Lewes Harbour Marina said one private boat came in with triggerfish and tog from ocean structure. The Chasin’ Tail had a catch of sea bass…
Read MoreFirst Meeting of Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force at Legislative Hall on Monday
The first meeting of the Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force will take place on Monday at 10am in the House Majority Hearing Room at Legislative Hall. This task force was created by Senate Concurrent Resolution 18 – sponsored by Senator Bryant Richardson. This group will study the potential for small modular reactors and evaluate whether…
Read MoreStructure Fire on Layton Davis Road near Millsboro Under Investigation
Personnel from Mid-Sussex Rescue were called for a medical emergency with burns, but found heavy smoke when they arrived at Layton Davis Road Saturday morning just before 11. Indian River firefighters arriving at the scene found smoke and fire showing – tankers from multiple area fire companies at a nearby water shuttle training symposium brought…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 10/25/25
User 284190339 · 10-25-25 Fishing Report Friday saw decent sea conditions and excellent fishing in the ocean. Lewes Harbour Marina said only one boat went out on Friday and the Sea Jay II brought in a mixed bag of sea bass, tog and triggerfish. No one answered the phone at Breakwater Tackle on the fishing…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Picture of the Day
SA Harrison – Millsboro – Osprey spotted at the Rehoboth Beach Little League field. Click for full view
Read MoreUMES Receives Record Donation of $38-million from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
 The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) today announced a $38-million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott – the largest single gift in the University’s history. This gift, along with $20-million to UMES from Scott five years ago, brings her total giving to the Historically Black, 1890 Land Grant university to $58-million. University officials say Scott’s…
Read MoreMost Worcester County Commissioners Support Increase in County’s Hotel Room Tax
Most of the Worcester County Commissioners are in support of a bill that would boost the county’s hotel room tax – from 5% to 6%. Two of the seven Commissioners – Jim Bunting and Chip Bertino were not in favor. Ocean City officials have requested the increase to generate additional tourism revenue and want the…
Read MoreDEFAC says Delaware Revenue Estimates in October Lower than June
The Delaware Economic & Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) met on October 20 to update the state’s revenue projections for the current and future state fiscal years. According to DEFAC, the current fiscal year’s revenue estimates have decreased from the last revenue update in June. The October revenue forecast for the current year, FY 2026, decreased…
Read More50th Annual Sunfest Celebration at the Inlet in Ocean City through Sunday
This weekend is the 50th Anniversary of Sunfest. The festival kicked off Thursday morning and runs through 6pm on Sunday at the inlet parking lot in Ocean City. Sunfest has something for everyone – activities for the kids, food and music on 2 stages, and homemade crafts of all kinds. Check out the Halloween Beach…
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