Overnight House Fire in Queen Anne’s County
A fire overnight on Paul Drive in Stevensville, Queen Anne’s County has been ruled accidental. The blaze at the two-story, single-family home was caused by an electrical event inside the front exterior wall, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. No injuries were reported, but the blaze caused an estimated $150,000 in…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/11/25
User 284190339 · 06-11-25 Fishing Report Tuesday saw a dense fog advisory plus rain and possible thunderstorms. Not a forecast that encourages one to venture to far from shore. Both Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em said no boats left their docks on Tuesday. Captain Brin at Fisherman’s Wharf reported on her…
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Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Baby heron perched on a branch in Lewes. Click for full view
Read MoreAfter a 2 Hour Floor Discussion, SB 159 Passes in DE State Senate
The Delaware State Senate debated Senate Bill 159 for nearly two hours on the floor of the Senate. Local rule was a primary topic with Senator Brian Pettyjohn reminding the members that lawmakers in Dover pass statewide bills that affect everyone statewide and that the state should not pass this bill just to override a…
Read MoreSS 2 for SB 100 – Right to Marry Bill Passes in State Senate
Legislation sponsored by District 6 Senator Russ Huxtable has passed in the State Senate. SS2 for SB 100 is a proposed amendment to the Delaware Constitution to the right to marry — including race, color, national origin, and sex. This legislation must be passed with a two thirds vote by consecutive General Assemblies, but does…
Read MoreMilton Man Arrested after Investigation into Sexual Offenses
Lewes Police have arrested a Milton man after a month-long investigation into alleged sex offenses against a juvenile female. Police were notified by the Division of Family Services and assisted by forensic interviewers from the Children’s Advocacy Center. Police arrested 50 year old Kevin Boyer of Milton, who lived in Lewes at the time the…
Read MoreSussex County Council Honors Two Cape Henlopen HS Championship Teams
The Sussex County Council met Tuesday afternoon. Their first order of business was to read proclamations for two championship teams from Sussex County – both teams from Cape Henlopen High School – for Girls Lacrosse and Boys Baseball. County Planning and Zoning Director, Jamie Whitehouse requested a 6-month extension for a conditional use application for…
Read MoreDNREC Mosquito Spraying Wednesday Morning – Long Neck, Millsboro & Dewey Beach
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application during the morning hours tomorrow, Wednesday, June 11, 2025: Application of Trumpet EC (Naled) with an airplane (registration numbers N5552A) to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In Long Neck. Near Millsboro and Dewey Beach. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 165,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Downstate Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening – Lewes, Milford & Milton
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application during the evening hours tonight Tuesday, June 10, 2025: Application of Trumpet EC (Naled) with an airplane (registration numbers N5552A) to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In Lewes. Near Milford and Milton. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 119, 120, 127, 128,…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/10/25
User 284190339 · 06-10-25 Fishing Report Monday saw more overcast skies and light winds. Lewes Harbour Marina told us no boats left their docks on Monday. Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em reported the Micheal D brought in a 10-pound sheepshead. They also trolled up some blues at Fenwick Shoal. Taylored Tackle recorded two citations for…
Read MorePortion of Hollyville Road in Millsboro to Close for North Millsboro Bypass Reconfiguration
The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the closure of Hollyville Road between Washington Street Ext and SR 24 starting on Monday, June 16th through mid-August. (weather permitting). Work is related to the N. Millsboro bypass. This closure is to realign Hollyville Road to its new configuration. It will reopen on the new alignment with the opening of…
Read MoreLong Neck Man Arrested for Selling Alcohol Without a License
A Long Neck man has been arrested by the Delaware Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) for selling alcoholic liquor without a license and other offenses. DATE officials were tipped to a location in Seaford, the I.Y.K.Y.K. Social Hall on Sussex Highway. Undercover personnel were able to make purchases of alcoholic beverages though the…
Read MoreWest End Neighborhood House Opens Sussex County
The West End Neighborhood House now has a Sussex County program for youths aged 18 to 23 who are homeless or leaving the foster care system. The opening of Life Lines South in Greenwood occurred Monday with Governor Matt Meyer in attendance, as well as Delaware’s Congressional Delegation and more. The facility is a renovated…
Read MoreIngrams Pond Boat Ramp Reopens near Millsboro
The Ingrams Pond boat ramp has reopened near Millsboro. DNREC officials have finished a four-month long construction project to upgrade the facility. The upgrades include a new boat ramp, installation of a new courtesy dock, expansion of the parking lot to accommodate boat trailers and car spaces and other site amenities. .
Read MoreOcean City Mayor Meehan Responds to MDE Permit Approval on Offshore Wind Project
After the Maryland Department of the Environment announced that it would move forward with issuing permits and approvals for construction of the offshore wind project off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland, Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan issued the following statement: “It is unconscionable to believe that the Maryland Department of Environment is ignoring pre-established…
Read MoreMD AG Brown Announces Sentencing for Multi-County Violent Crime Spree
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has announced that two defendants have now been sentenced on charges that stem from a long-term investigation into a violent criminal organization operating in and around Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County and Worcester County as well as the District of Columbia. Officials say the group were involved in three shootings…
Read MoreVIDEO: AG Jennings Sues Trump Administration to Prevent Efforts to Distribute Thousands of Machine Gun Devices Across Country
Zoom meeting with New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin, DE AG Kathy Jennings and MD AG Anthony Brown. Comments from Attorney General Kathy Jennings begin at 9:42. A coalition of 16 Attorneys General are suing the Trump Administration, and in particular the ATF, over its plans to distribute Forced Reset Triggers (FRT) to communities throughout…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Drawbridge Maintenance on Tuesday
The City of Rehoboth Beach says that routine maintenance on the Rehoboth Avenue drawbridge is scheduled for Tuesday. Maintenance openings will begin around 9am as needed.
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/09/25
User 284190339 · 06-09-25 Fishing Report Sunday was cloudy and cool. Boats were able to fish the ocean and the Delaware Bay and fish were caught from both. Ricky Rothenberger caught 38 croaker, one flounder and 15 crabs to put together a real seafood feast on Sunday. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Jay Sea…
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Jeanmarie Kurowski – Harrington – Lady Godiva enjoys a picnic while her “friends” drool at Apex Arabian. Click for full view
Read MoreTwo Vehicle Crash in Milton Leaves 1 Dead and 1 Injured
UPDATED – 06/08/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 74 year old Mary O’Bier of Ellendale as the woman who died in the fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Friday in Milton. ===================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 06/07/25 – One person is dead after a 2 vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Route 16 and Mulberry Street in…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 06/08/25
User 284190339 · 06-08-25 Fishing Report Saturday was a rain and then sunshine day with light winds and big seas on the ocean. Delaware Bay was relatively calm. The big news came from Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em. They reported the Action Jackson with Captain Chris Keller, Steve Lampert, Paisley and her Dad, Derek Burkert…
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Mike Grabowski – Frankford – Fox at Assawoman Wildlife Center. Click for full view
Read MoreThree Injured in Multiple Vehicle Crash on Isaacs Road near Milton
A multiple vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Isaacs Road near Milton is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police say a Hyundai driven by a 25 year old Dover man was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed. The driver lost control and struck a northbound Kia. The driver of the Hyundai then struck…
Read MoreDelaware National Guard YOUTH CHALLENGE
The Delaware National guard has a unique opportunity for at-risk youth in the First State – Youth Challenge. This is a residential, tuition-free program for youth aged 16 to 18 who are high school dropouts – or may be struggling in high school. While instruction is provided by the military they are NOT JOINING the…
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