Mari Lou
The Sussex County Council will hold a workshop with the County Planning & Zoning Commission on Thursday to continue the discussion on the Development Design Initiative. This relates to open space, buffers, forest preservation, inter-connectivity and more. The workshop will be streamed on the County’s website at https://sussexcountyde.gov/council-chamber-broadcast . The meeting will begin at 12:30pm…
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Nationwide there are 353 schools that have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023 – and three of them are in Delaware. Blue Ribbon Schools are based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups on assessments. The three Delaware schools include Lord Baltimore Elementary School…
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If you’re in Ocean City – a reminder that the Special Event Zone is now in effect. The Special Event Zone lowers the speed limit to a maximum of 30mph and increases fines for violations. A larger police presence throughout town can also be expected through Sunday, September 24th. The special even zone pertains to…
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A new State Record has been set for sheepshead in Maryland. This record is for the Chesapeake Bay Division and Maryland Natural Resources officials say the 16.6-pound fish was caught by Brian Summerlin of Princess Anne on Sunday in Tangier Sound. The sheepshead’s weight was confirmed on a certified scale at Kool Ice and Seafood…
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An Eastern Shore resident is recovering from West Nile virus. Maryland Department of Health confirmed that this patient tested positive last week. Health officials say about 80% of people who are infected will not display any signs of illness, but those who have underlying health conditions could become seriously ill. Additional information from Maryland Department…
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Delaware State Police were tipped to an incident Monday morning around 8:30 where a driver of a red minivan struck several curbs and was all over the roadway in the area of North Main Street and East Walnut Street in Magnolia. A trooper observed the minivan crossing the fog line on South State Street and…
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Firefighters in Pittsville were called for a structure fire on Truitt Street around 11:30 Monday morning. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy fire through the roof of a detached garage. State Fire Marshal investigators say the fire was discovered by a neighbor. The blaze began in the garage and the cause was accidental –…
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User 284190339 · 09 – 18 – 23 Fishing Report Monday was not a good day for fishing in the ocean or bay. No boats left the dock at Lewes Harbour Marina or out of Indian River Marina. I spent over an hour checking Facebook and could not find a single local fishing report. At…
Read MoreFinal federal assistance is available through early 2024 and the Delaware State Housing Authority has launched three new temporary programs to address barriers to achieving and maintaining homeownership for affected populations. These programs were launched as part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Delaware Mortgage Relief Program, Delaware Diamonds…
Read MoreDelaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings is warning Delawareans about cryptocurrency scam. Full text from release from AG Jennings: The Investor Protection Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice has issued a Summary Order to Cease and Desist against respondents linked to a cryptocurrency scam known as the “pig butchering scam.” A twist on the typical…
Read MoreThree Frankford residents have been arrested by Delaware State Police on drug and weapons charges after police executed a search warrant at a home on North Branchwood Place Friday morning around 6. The search warrant was the result of a multiple month-long drug investigation an 21 year old Anthony Morris who was suspected of large-scale…
Read MoreA traffic stop Friday afternoon led to the arrest of a Magnolia man on drug and firearm charges. Members of Dover’s Drugs, Vice and Organized Crime Unit and Street Crimes Unit were conducting a firearm investigation related to 20 year old Isaac Jones-Riddick and stopped him in a vehicle in the area of South DuPont…
Read MoreUser 284190339 · 09 – 17 – 23 Fishing Report Sunday the weather improved and boats were able to reach the ocean structure. Monday is supposed to be a bit damp but I expect that will not stop the larger boats from fishing. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid had flounder and sea bass…
Read MoreRitchie G – NYC – On Rt 30 between Georgetown and Millsboro – a perfect country sunrise. Click for full view
Read MoreA Dover woman has been arrested for identity theft and other offenses. Delaware State Police were called to West Market Street in Georgetown in July for a reported fraud. Police learned that a bank account a 51 year old male victim from Millsboro had been fraudulently overdrawn and was subject to closure. A financial crimes…
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Delaware State Police were called to Jones Dogwood Lane in Bridgeville for an assault on Thursday. When police arrived they found two injured female victims and witnesses. Police learned that the suspect, 51 year old Richard Weston of Seaford argued with the two victims – aged 54 and 36 – after repeatedly trespassing onto their…
Read MoreA Seaford man has been arrested on drug charges. Members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force on patrol in the vicinity of an unoccupied property on Neal Road in Lincoln spotted 41 year old Eric Davis arriving at the property in a pickup and observed what appeared to be several drug deals. A detective…
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Dennis – 410-458-2582 – Grey metal frame twin bed with head and foot boards and almost brand new foam bed – $100 – Twin Sheets and bed mattress – $12 each Mark – 610-653-5702 – LOOKING FOR: Garage space to store 20ft Jaguar sedan long term willing to pay top dollar with 30 miles radius…
Read MoreUser 284190339 · 09 – 15 – 23 Fishing Report The hurricane has made for some lousy weather along our coast and small craft advisories were up on Friday and are already up for Saturday. There is also a special warning for strong rip currents along the Delaware ocean coast. Please take this seriously. We…
Read MoreA traffic stop early Friday morning led to the arrest of a Philadelphia man for gun charges and DUI. A Delaware State Police trooper on patrol in Dover spotted a Grand Cherokee speeding southbound on Route 13 with no taillights lit. The trooper contacted the driver, 36 year old Franklin Roberson, and smelled alcohol on…
Read MoreOn Thursday, State Superintendent of Schools, Mohammed Choudhury, announced that he is withdrawing his request for a 2nd term to pursue other opportunities. Choudhury has seen the state through the first phase of educational transformation and will continue to work with the State Board and other stakeholders to continue that work for the remainder of…
Read MoreA Salisbury man has been sentenced to a total of 60 years in prison with all but 30 years of active incarceration suspended. In July, 46 year old Clifton Jones entered a guilty plea to one count of 2nd degree murder and a weapons charge in the murder of Jerome Moss. Five years of the…
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