Mari Lou
Delaware’s overall unemployment rate remained unchanged from September at 4.3% while the national average increased 2 tenths of a percent to 3.7%. Statewide the numbers have increased from September to October – including Sussex County – from 3.5% in September to 4% in October. There were 600 fewer Delawareans employed in October than in September,…
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Maryland’s Consumer Protection Division in the Attorney General’s office has reached a settlement with the Washington Commanders in reference to the team’s security deposit practices. Security deposits were collected from season ticket holders and those who purchased tickets for seats in luxury suites – those deposits were to be returned within 30 days after their…
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Thursday saw small craft advisories up and no boats fished the ocean or bay. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle told us the same old story. Lots of small tog at the Inlet with the occasional keeper. The same sand fleas and green crab baits that have been effective for the past two months or more…
Read MoreWednesday saw small craft advisories up and no boats fished the ocean or bay. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle told us the same old story. Lots of small tog at the Inlet with the occasional keeper. The same sand fleas and green crab baits that have been effective for the past two months or more…
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WGMD’s Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day was taken by Marianne Dolente of Georgetown – it’s from last week’s Return Day celebration on the Circle in Georgetown. WGMD/The Talk of Delmarva has broadcast live during Return Day for many years. It’s always a special day – and a tradition not found anywhere else in the country. Click for full view
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Tuesday was more like the November fishing days we are used to. Boats that ran from Lewes and Indian River found tog and sea bass as you would expect at this time of year. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Katydid came in from ocean structure with a catch of sea bass and tog. The…
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Delaware has reached a settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that it contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to properly oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says the settlement will provide over $3-billion nationally and will require Walmart to make significant improvements in how its pharmacies…
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Notice from DNREC: Delaware’s adoption of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II Program DNREC’s Division of Air Quality will also host a virtual workshop on amending 7 DE Admin. Code 1140 to update the adoption of California’s Advanced Clean Car II low-emission vehicle and greenhouse gas standards and add requirements for zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for model year 2027 and…
Read MoreMonday was not exactly fit for fishing and no boats left Lewes or Indian River Marina. I do believe a few boats are planning to fish on Tuesday. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said tog are still available at Indian River Inlet on sand fleas and green crab. The usual, catch a lot to keep…
Read MoreDelaware Attorney General, Kathy Jennings and 39 other attorneys generals have reached a $391.5-million multi-state settlement with Google over its location tracking practices relating to Google Account settings. This is the largest multi-state Attorney General privacy settlement in the history of the U.S. Google uses the personal and behavioral data it collects to build detailed…
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A Salisbury man has been arrested by Ocean City Police on n active warrant. On November 4th, Police were waived down in the area of 12th Street and Philadelphia Avenue and were told by the victim – a 49 year old man from Ocean City was approached by a man in the area on 6th…
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Delaware State Police were called to Gum Road in the Frankford area Sunday night for a reported shooting. Police learned that a 10 year old was shot in the upper body – and taken to an area hospital where they were treated for serious injuries. Police were called around 10:15pm. They ask anyone with information…
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Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Firefighters were called for a fire at the Love Creek Park community Sunday afternoon around 2:30. Crews arriving at the scene found a mobile home fully involved in flames. Lewes and Indian River fire companies assisted. There were no injuries and the State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating.
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Dover Police are investigating a burglary that occurred Saturday morning just after 1 at Armiger’s Auto Center on North DuPont Hwy. Police determined that a garage door window was broken by a black male suspect who entered the business and removed property. Anyone with information should contact Dover Police at 302-736-7130 or Crime Stoppers at…
Read MoreA 15 year old Dover boy has been arrested after a trespassing complaint early Saturday morning. Dover Police were called just before 2am for a suspect going through a vehicle on Worchester Drive. Police located the suspect in the area of Thames and Trafalgar Drives, but the boy ran when police tried to contact him…
Read MoreFirefighters from Millville were called for a structure fire around 1:15 this morning on Newport Village Drive in the Clearwater development. Crews arriving on the scene found a single story home with a front porch fully involved in flames and extending to the home. Firefighters were on the scene for nearly two hours – crews…
Read MoreSunday saw northwest winds of 25 to 30 knots and dropping air temperatures. No boats went out because of small craft advisories and Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said very few people fished the beach or inlet due to the cold and windy conditions. On Wednesday, November 30, I will attend the Advisory Council on…
Read MoreUPDATED 11/13/22 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on November 11, 2022, in the Frankford area as 28 year old Phillip Bratton of Frankford. =========================================================== Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that left a 28 year old Frankford man dead after a police…
Read MoreThe House Democratic Caucus met Saturday to elect its leadership for the upcoming 152th General Assembly. Election Day brought five new members to the caucus – including 20th District Representative Stell Parker Selby of Milton – and boosted the number of women to a record 15 of 26 members. 14 District Representative Pete Schwartzkopf of…
Read MoreDelaware State Police need your help to find 31 year old Mark Morris of Dover. Police say on Friday just after 9pm Morris threatened a 20 year old victim with a handgun. The victim told police he had recently attempted to repossess a vehicle from Morris and while the victim was at Morris’ residence, he…
Read MoreThe runners and walkers are making their way across the Bay Bridge in the annual Bay Bridge Run and Walk. The eastbound span of the bridge was closed at midnight and is expected to reopen around 2pm. There are 2-way traffic operations on the westbound span. Drivers should expect significant delays throughout the day.
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US Sen Coons Urges USDA to Extend Comment Period on New Rule with Major Impact to Poultry Industry