Smyrna's Kohen Marvel has won this year's Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament. (Photo from DNREC)

9-year-old takes top prize at Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Sports

Despite soggy skies, more than 150 young anglers turned out on Saturday, June 7, for the 39th Annual Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament, hosted by the Delaware Natural Resources Police. The event, held at three locations across the state, crowned 9-year-old Kohen Marvel of Smyrna as the overall champion after he reeled in 9.53 pounds of fish at the Akridge Scout …

The Delaware Natural Resources Police, pictured above, will host the youth fishing tournament next month.

Delaware’s youth reel in the fun at upcoming police fishing tournament

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

Young anglers across Delaware are invited to bait their hooks and cast their lines in the 39th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament, hosted by the Delaware Natural Resources Police (DNRP) on Saturday, June 7. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to children ages four to 15. While there’s no cost to participate, families must …

Organizers hope this year's toy drive surpassed 750 gifts.

Del. Natural Resources Police kick off holiday toy drive

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

Delaware officers kicked off their holiday toy drive Friday, which produced 750 gifts for the state’s youth last year. Delaware Natural Resources Police will be accepting and distributing toys through Wednesday, Dec. 8 in New Castle County and Sunday, Dec. 10 in Kent and Sussex counties. The presents are given out through the local branch of the U.S. Marine Corps …