Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/07/26

User 284190339 · 05-07-26 Fishing Report Wednesday was just as windy as Tuesday with small craft advisories up through Thursday. Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em told me no boats sailed on Wednesday. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle did say a few large striped bass were caught out of the South Pocket…

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City of Salisbury Announces Maryland Folk Festival Will Not Be Held in 2026

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The City of Salisbury has announced that the Maryland Folk Festival will not take place in 2026 due to funding challenges following a difficult sponsorship and grant cycle. After careful evaluation, the City determined that it cannot produce the Festival at the quality and experience level the community expects. Since its transition from the National Folk Festival,…

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Salisbury University Issues Traffic Advisory for 2026 Commencement May 20-21

Salisbury University is advising the public of significant traffic and parking changes for its Spring Commencement ceremonies scheduled May 20–21. The Wednesday graduate ceremony at Maggs Physical Activities Center and Thursday undergraduate ceremony at Sea Gull Stadium will bring heavy traffic around campus, with expected delays on major routes including Route 13, Milford Street, Beaglin…

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Delaware Lawmakers File Bill to Improve Maternal Care After Early Discharges

To improve maternal safety and continuity of care, Delaware lawmakers filed a bill mandating discharge plans for laboring patients sent home before giving birth. Sponsored by State Senator Marie Pinkney and House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, Senate Bill 301 would require hospitals to provide aftercare instructions, assess travel time and distance, confirm reliable transportation, and identify…

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DART Statewide Service Change to Become Effective May 17, 2026

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DART Statewide Bus Service Change becomes effective Sunday, May 17th.  DTC received feedback from riders and the public through two public hearing workshops held in February, as well as website submissions. As a result of a thorough review of all comments, modifications were made to the original proposal. The route specific details can be viewed at Approved…

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AI Transparency and Safety Bills Pass Delaware House

Recognizing growing risks for consumers as artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to rapidly advance, the House has passed two bills that aim to protect Delawareans from fraud and deception in an increasingly digital world. Taken together, the two measures would increase penalties for theft involving the impersonation of a family member—a tactic that has become more…

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Dover Police Investigating Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash

The Dover Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred overnight in the area of South New Street just south of West Division Street. At approximately 12:44 a.m., officers arrived and located a 2013 Nissan Murano that had struck a tree on the side of the roadway. Police found the driver, identified as 26-year-old…

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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/06/26

User 284190339 · 05-06-26 Fishing Report Tuesday it was windy. I was out and about and had to hold onto my hat for fear it would blow away. Small craft advisories were up and they will be up through Thursday. Just to add even more misery to the equation there will be rain here and…

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Gov Moore Approves Affordable Housing Plan to Guide More Than $300-million in Investments

Governor Wes Moore has approved the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s 2026 Qualified Allocation Plan, which allocates State funding and federal tax credits to fund affordable housing projects. The plan will guide more than $300 million worth of investments in housing development.   The federally-mandated Qualified Allocation Plan communicates goals for affordable housing development…

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Town of Georgetown Accepting Applications for Funding Through FY 2026 Georgetown Recreation, Education, Arts Trust (GREAT) Fund

The Town of Georgetown is pleased to announce grant-funding opportunities through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Georgetown Recreation, Education, Arts Trust (GREAT) Fund. Total funding available for distribution is approximately $115,000. The Town Council established a Recreation, Education, and Arts Trust Fund, funded by means of a surcharge on all building permits, to allow for…

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Seaford Man Sentenced in Fatal Wicomico County Crash

A Seaford man has been sentenced in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County following a plea hearing in mid-March. Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 20 year old Adam McGinnis to 10 years of imprisonment for grossly negligent vehicular manslaughter. However Judge Sarbanes suspended all but 18 months of the sentence which will be served in…

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Traffic Stop near Laurel Friday Lead to Drug Arrest

Two people were arrested after a traffic stop Friday morning in Laurel. Delaware State Police on patrol stopped a vehicle around 2am in the area of Fire Tower and Sycamore Roads after observing a traffic violation. The driver was identified as a 36 year old man from Selbyville – the passenger 38 year old Nicole…

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UPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Fatal Crash near Hartly Sunday Night

UPDATED – 05/05/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 31 year old Edilzar Chun-Chilel  from Hartly as the man who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Sunday night in Hartly. ================================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 05/04/26 – Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash Sunday evening that left a Hartly man dead. Police…

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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/05/26

User 284190339 · 05-05-26 Fishing Report Monday, we had small craft advisories up and from the long-range forecast, it appears as though they will be up until Friday. Lewes Harbour Marina said a few boats tried to fish Delaware Bay, but if they caught anything, they didn’t share that information. A couple of boats were…

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Burn Ban in Effect in Worcester County

The Worcester County Fire Marshal has issued a burn ban – ALL outdoor burning is banned for an indefinite period of time in Worcester County. The ban is due to the County’s dry conditions, low precipitation totals and declining water table levels. The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources with these exceptions – proper…

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