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William Powell – Lewes – Hawk on the front porch railing on New Road at Nassau. Click for full view
User 284190339 · 04-15-26 Fishing Report Tuesday was like a summer day and the wind was less than hurricane force, but fishing was still slow. Lewes Harbour Marina said a few boats fished the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal with minnows and they caught a few small flounder and striped bass. Some boats tried the outer…
REMINDER: Wednesday is April 15 – TAX DAY! Federal taxes are due today. If you opt for an extension – that does not give you an extension to pay – only to file. You will have to pay if you owe the federal government.  Delaware State Taxes are NOT due until April 30. Â
UPDATED – 04/14/26 –Â After three weeks off for Spring Break, the Sussex County Council was back in session Tuesday. The meeting began with appeals from three residents – one coming from Smyrna – asking the Council to appeal the Chancery Court decision that approves a conditional use application, which had been denied by the Council…
The Route 1 northbound bridge over Route 16 will be open to traffic on Wednesday! DelDOT officials warn northbound motorists to expect delays this evening as the contractor will be working to shift the traffic pattern onto the new bridge. The over $40-million project is expected to be fully completed this summer. Additional information from…
The DelDOT will be closing the Lewes to Georgetown Trail between Cool Spring and Savannah Roads on Thursday, April 16 for Herbicide Application for vegetation control. The closure will begin at midnight and end at 8am Thursday – pending weather.  The Delaware Department of Transportation and its hired contractor only apply herbicides that are registered…
The former Chief Academic Officer for Worcester County Schools has been charged with multiple offenses arising from alleged financial misconduct involving School Board funds. Denise Shorts submitted her intent to vacate her position with the school system on March 26 – the Board of Education is expected to act on the separation at the April…
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has combined two existing speed zones in Marshyhope Creek, which is a tributary of the Nanticoke River, into one continuous speed zone. The speed limit for the entire area is 6 knots at all times. This became effective on Monday, April 13.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON THE REGULATION…
User 284190339 · 04-14-26 Fishing Report Monday was warm, but windy with small craft advisories up on all open waters. Lewes Harbour Marina said no boats ventured out on Monday due to the high winds. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle was closed when I called just after 5:00 p.m. That was my fault. I got…
UPDATED – 04/14/26 – The Utility RELIEF Act was approved by the General Assembly and House Bill 1532 is now awaiting Governor Moore’s signature. ===================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 04/13/26 – Governor Wes Moore and leadership of the Maryland House and Senate today/Monday announced an agreement to advance the Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for…
An Ellendale man has been arrested in connection with a felony fraud investigation – involving a stolen check. Felton Police were contacted in early February by Town of Felton employees regarding a theft reported from December of 2025. Investigation showed the Town mailed a check to a business for services rendered, but the business later…
38th District Representative Ron Gray has announced that he will not be seeking re-election when his term ends. He plans to retire in November. He says it’s been an honor to serve the citizens of the 38th District. During his 14 years as a state legislator, he has been an outspoken proponent for resources to…
UPDATED – 04/13/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 47 year old Jerry Lee Hall of Lincoln as the victim in the homicide that occurred Saturday in Milton. =============================================== UPDATED –Â 04/12/26 – 10:30pm –Â A Milton man wanted for murder has been arrested by Delaware State Police. Police were called to Forest Road in the…
Several sheds were destroyed after a tree caught fire in Federalsburg. Firefighters from Federalsburg were called to Noble Road just after 5pm on Friday where they found a brush fire spreading to several sheds. Maryland Fire Marshal investigators say the fire began at the base of a tree and spread through debris on the ground…
Beginning Thursday, April 16 the speed limit on Route 50 at the Old Railroad Road intersection work zone area in Hebron will be lowered from 55 to 45. This is being done to enhance work zone safety of the just under 2-mile section of roadway where intersection safety improvements are underway. Signage will be in…
User 284190339 · 04-13-26 Fishing Report Sunday was another chilly day and there was not a whole lot of exciting fishing news. Lewes Harbour Marina said a few boats fished the Outer Wall and they caught a few tog. Kyle Syler claims to have caught the first flounder, an 18.5 incher, from the Lewes and…
Bill Gomlick – Millville – Magnolia blossom on Bethany-Fenwick Canal Trail. Click for full view
A bill introduced to the Delaware General Assembly Thursday would require new schools or schools undergoing a major renovation to include several safety measures. Senate Bill 273 includes a secured vestibule as the primary entrance to screen visitors with intercom or video call box and interior doors that can be released by school staff. The…
Legislation introduced in the Delaware General Assembly would prohibit the sale of class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals – beginning January 1st of 2028. House Bill 356 does include an exception for those engaged in the distribution of crude petroleum and petroleum products – provided that establishment applies to DNREC. By…
UPDATE – 04/12/26 –Â Ocean View voters have sent Councilman John Planchart back to the Town Council representing District 1. Planchart received 177 votes to 68 for Richard Dimock. Former councilman Tom Maly will take over the mayor’s office. Maly received 187 votes to Randy Robust’s 72 votes. Jay Tyminski was unopposed for the District 3…
User 284190339 · 04-12-26 Fishing Report Saturday was a half-way decent day if you didn’t try to go outside either of the two inlets. Our old Friend Small Craft Advisory was up again. Lewes Harbour Marina said they saw some flounder caught from the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal. Minnows were the prime bait, but I…
Donny Reed – Ocean City – Peachtree Lane on Mt Zion Church Road near Frankford. Click for full view
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UPDATED – 04/11/25 – 12pm –Â An agricultural accident Friday evening east of Bridgeville left one man dead. Delaware State Police continue to investigate this incident which brought multiple fire companies and other rescue personnel to Evans Farms on Redden Road just before 5pm. Reports of two men trapped in a grain tank. After lengthy rescue…
Fenwick Island officials are warning boaters to watch for very shallow water on the bayside. Officials say the main channel at the point at the Ditch has shoaled over with very shallow water (between Core 5 and 4 on the map). Small boats may be able to navigate there, but larger boats should be very…