Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/24/25
User 284190339 · 05-24-25 Fishing Report Friday was still too rough for boats to fish the ocean although some did try the Delaware Bay in the afternoon. I was disappointed to see small craft advisories up for Saturday, but Sunday and Monday are still looking good. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Katydid left on a…
Read MoreSussex County Lifesaving Association Honored by DE State Senate
Last week the Delaware State Senate recognized the Sussex County Lifesaving Association for their winning the US Lifesaving Association National Championship last August. The SCLA was given a tribute commending the guards – they made history as the first team outside of California or New Jersey to claim the national title. This historic win also…
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Jody Hudson – Lewes – Our Flag. Click for full view
Read MoreStranded Seal from Ocean City – Rehabbed & Released at Assateague Thursday
“Arcadia,” a female grey seal was found stranded in Ocean City on March 13 of this year, has been released at Assateague Island State Park on Thursday, May 22. Arcadia underwent initial triage at the National Aquarium’s Stranding Response Center in Ocean City followed by a successful long-term treatment at the Aquarium’s Animal Care and…
Read MoreTravis Nelson Appointed as Director of the MD Governor’s Office of Homeland Security
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the appointment of Travis Nelson as Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security. Nelson has been doing the work as acting director for the past year and a half – but will assume the post of Director on June 11th. Nelson began his career in public safety more…
Read MoreAG Jennings Wins Court Order to Stop the Dismantling of Department of Education
Attorney General Kathy Jennings has won a court order stopping the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle the federal Department of Education. Jennings and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general joined in March to sue the administration after it announced plans to eliminate 50% of the DOE workforce. A preliminary injunction was granted by the…
Read MoreTwo Arrested on Drug Charges by Laurel Police
Two people have been arrested on drug charges after the execution of a search warrant in the Carvel Gardens Apartment Complex Friday morning. Laurel Police arrested 39 year old Jessica Young and 38 year old Ricky Horsey – both of Laurel. Both are charged with a variety of drug offenses: Manufacture/Deliver/PWID Controlled Substance (Class D…
Read MoreUPDATED: Delaware State Police Identify Victim in Deadly Crash Near Millsboro
UPDATED – 05/23/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 19 year old Charles Williamson of Dagsboro as the man who died in a fatal crash on Tuesday in Millsboro. ========================================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 05/21/25 – A 19-year-old from Dagsboro is dead after a two-vehicle crash that occurred late yesterday, May 20th east of Millsboro. According…
Read MoreWicomico County Memorial Day Holiday Closings
Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. CONVENIENCE CENTERS, LANDFILL, BRUSH PILE, FERRIES MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE On Monday, May 26, 2025, the Newland Park Landfill and Brush Pile and all external Convenience Centers will be closed. Whitehaven Ferry and Upper Ferry will…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/23/25
User 284190339 · 05-23-25 Fishing Report Thursday it pretty much rained all day and that was on top of a small craft advisory and a flood watch. My next-door neighbor is building this big wood boat and came over and asked if I knew what a cubit was. Anyway, the only report I had on…
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Beth Welch – Sunrise at Haven Lake in Milford. Click for full view
Read MoreTroopers Arrest Rehoboth Beach Woman Following HOA Dispute
Delaware State Police have arrested a 62-year-old Rehoboth Beach woman following a dispute on Monday with a member of the Homeowners Association and contractors who were clearing ivy on a fence within an easement on Black Duck Reach. According to police, the woman identified as Jennifer August is charged with felony offenses after threatening one…
Read MoreHurricane Preparedness Week Promotes Emergency Readiness And Public Safety
In anticipation of the upcoming hurricane season, June 1st to November 30th, 2025, which forecasters are predicting to be above normal, Governor Matt Meyer has Proclaimed May 26th to May 30th as Hurricane Preparedness Week. In support of this, The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), along with state, county and local agencies are helping communities mitigate against threats…
Read MoreCaroline County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Attempted Murder in Federalsburg
The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted murder that occurred on May 19th in Federalsburg, Maryland. A 16-year-old male, charged as an adult, is accused of stabbing a 20-year-old woman multiple times during an altercation in a parking lot. Both the 16-year-old and another individual charged in the case dropped the victim off…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Madelyne Motsko of the White Marlin Open – 05-22-25
Gold Alert Issued for Missing 90-Year-Old Rehoboth Beach Man
Delaware State Police Troop 7 has issued a Gold Alert for 90-year-old Elias Watkins of Rehoboth Beach. He was last seen at his home in Rehoboth Beach overnight May 22nd around 2:00 a.m. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is concern for his safety and well-being. Watkins is described as…
Read MoreSenators Coons, Barrasso Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Expand Access To Mental Health Services For Seniors
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and John Barrasso (Republican of Wyoming) have introduced a bill that would expand the number of mental health providers available to Delaware’s seniors. The legislation is called the Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act. The bill would improve Medicare beneficiaries’ access to licensed clinical social workers. The bill would…
Read MoreDART Service Information for Memorial Day
In Sussex County, DART’s Beach Bus services and Route 305 will operate on Memorial Day, with Paratransit operating complimentary ADA-only service. All other DART services, fixed route and paratransit, will not operate. DART will offer bus service in New Castle County on several routes (2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 13, 15, 33, 40, 64;)  with all operating…
Read MoreUPDATE: Gold Alert for Missing Bridgeville Teen–Canceled
UPDATE: The Gold Alert has been canceled as Madelyn Sanders has been found. Previous Post: Delaware State Police Troop 5 has issued a Gold Alert for a missing Bridgeville teen–14-year-old Madelyn Sanders. She was last seen on McDowell Road in Bridgeville around 7:00 a.m. on May 21st. Attempts to contact or locate her have…
Read MoreDelaware Supreme Court to Investigate Alternatives to Bar Admission
The Delaware Supreme Court has approved a task force, led by Justice Gary F. Traynor, to explore alternatives to the traditional Bar Exam for admission to the Delaware Bar. The task force will include members from across the legal community, such as public and private attorneys, legal aid organizations, and law schools. This initiative supports…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 05/22/25
User 284190339 · 05-22-25 Fishing Report Wednesday, we had a hard northeast wind and a cold rain. Small craft advisories were up again and they will be up on Thursday as well. The good news is the holiday weekend is looking fishable. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle is the only reporting station I called and…
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Amy – Ellendale – Monarch on a gladiola after the rain. Click for full view
Read MoreFlushing, NY Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Elder Fraud Scam
A 36-year-old Flushing, New York man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy for his role in an elder fraud scam targeting older Americans. The Honorable U.S. District Judge Richard G. Andrews accepted the plea. According to court documents, between at least May 2023 and May 2024, Rakeshkumar Patel, who was in the U.S. illegally, conspired with others…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Sentenced To 45 Years For Sexual Abuse Of A Minor And Third-Degree Sexual Offense
A 34-year-old Salisbury man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison in Circuit Court for Wicomico County after he pleaded guilty today to sexual abuse of a minor and two counts of third-degree sexual offense. According to the Wicomico County State Attorney’s Office, Angel Ortega-Gonzalez abused two children in his household between 2018 and…
Read MoreNew Animal Welfare License Plate Designed to Help Protect Animals in Need
The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) is introducing its new Animal Welfare License Plate, designed to support initiatives that enhance the well-being of companion animals across the state. This license plate is available through the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and serves as a visible commitment to animal welfare while contributing to programs that protect animals…
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