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Ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, Governor John Carney will Wednesday join the Delaware Tourism Office to visit destinations in all three counties. In Sussex County he’s ll stop at Lavender Fields in Milton around 9:30am and Fifer Orchards Farm Store in Camden-Wyoming around 11:30am. The Governor will stop for a round of mini golf…
Read MoreNext week, DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife will begin treating several public ponds in the Milford area for the invasive aquatic weed, hydrilla. This is a non-native plant that can choke ponds and other waterways – crowding out beneficial plant species as well as preventing fishing and boating access. The ponds to be treated…
Read MoreThe Joint Finance Committee, which is charged with crafting Delaware’s operating budget, has approved raises for state workers and retirees. This is the first day of mark-up – when the committee takes the Governor’s recommended budget and begins to vote on specific funding requests – essentially writing the budget. The plan approved by the committee…
Read MoreDelaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis is preparing for the potential federal government default and taking proactive measures to protect Delaware’s financial interests. She says the State’s overall investment portfolio holds about $2.3-billion in U.S. Treasuries – and a default on the part of the federal government could result in significant loss if an agreement is…
Read MoreA crowd of about 500 Sussex County residents and politicians gathered Monday night at Sussex Central High School in Georgetown to hear information on Delaware’s Electric Vehicle Sales mandate. This meeting was sponsored by the Delaware House & Senate Republicans. This mandate, which has been proposed by DNREC, would begin the phase out of gasoline…
Read MoreTuesday is budget day at the Sussex County Council. County Administrator Todd Lawson and Finance Director Gina Jennings will present the proposed FY 2024 Budget to the Council. The Council will also discuss and possibly introduce the an ordinance establishing the proposed budget as well as an ordinance to establish annual service charges, assessment rates…
Read MoreA Lewes man was charged after a traffic stop on Route 9 near the intersection with Dairy Farm Road Friday afternoon. Delaware State Police spotted a Honda accelerate and pass several vehicles without signaling and the driver nearly causing an accident near Dairy arm and Beaver Dam Roads. Police stopped the vehicle and contacted the…
Read MoreA Millsboro Police sergeant has been indicted for drug tampering. An investigation by the Department of Justice’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust revealed that 34 year old Matthew Dufour tampered with and used drugs stored in the Department’s evidence locker. Dufour faces 10 charges and is currently on administrative leave without pay or…
Read MoreA Felton woman has been arrested for shoplifting from the Target at the Christiana Mall Saturday night. Police were called after two unknown female suspects were seen fill up a cart with merchandise inside Target. A white female suspect left the store and was seen scanning the parking lot – then 44 year old Natasha…
Read MoreAn investigation into drug possession in Laurel Sunday night led to the arrest of 66 year old Wayne Majors. Delaware State Police were called to the Oasis Travel Plaza for a report of a couple having sex in a parked car. When police arrived and contacted the driver, identified as 66 year old Wayne Majors…
Read MoreThe Department of Transportation announces the closure of Woodland Ferry on Friday, May 26 & Monday, May 29. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday, May 30 at 7:00am.
Read MoreDelaware US Senator Tom Carper will not run for re-election. Senator Carper made that announcement this morning along the riverfront in Wilmington. He moved to Delaware towards the end of the Vietnam War, where he served in the US Navy. Just three years later he was elected as Delaware Treasurer and served three terms. That…
Read MoreOnce again, no boats ran to the ocean on Sunday. Some charter and private boats did fish Delaware Bay for black drum. I am happy to see many of these anglers are releasing their fish. Black drum are not that bad to eat, but they can be difficult to clean and the sight of all…
Read MoreA traffic stop on Dairy Farm Road west of Lewes Saturday morning led to the arrest of a Philadelphia man on drug charges. Delaware State Police spotted a Subaru crossing the double yellow line and when they made contact with the driver, 45 year old John Romano, smelled a strong odor of marijuana. Romano produced…
Read MoreUPDATED – 5/21/23 – Delaware State Police have identified 89 year old Celeste Speer of Bethany Beach as the woman who died in a fatal pedestrian collision in the Walgreens parking lot in Bethany Beach on May 19. ============================================================= A Bethany Beach woman is dead after she was struck by an SUV in the Walgreens…
Read MoreThis coming Friday is the final day that you can comment on the proposed regulations to eliminate the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars, trucks and SUVs in Delaware. There will be a Town Hall meeting at Sussex Central High School Monday evening at 6:30 in the auditorium. This town hall meeting is sponsored…
Read MoreSaturday saw small craft advisories on the ocean and they will fly again on Sunday. A couple of boats tried to go for sea bass on Saturday, but they quickly returned to the dock. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that Tristan Ament and Erik Feinauer managed to fish the Coral Beads on Friday and catch two…
Read MoreThe Food Bank of Delaware will hold a drive thru mobile pantry Monday morning at Crossroad Community Church west of Georgetown beginning at 10am. Register in advance to speed up the check-in process – however this is first come, first served and on-site registration will be available. Remember to clear your trunk or back seat…
Read MoreA fire that heavily damaged a Lewes home Saturday afternoon was accidental. State Fire Marshal investigators say a malfunctioning golf cart in the garage sparked the fire. Lewes and Rehoboth firefighters were called just before 5pm to the home on Robinson Drive and found heavy fire coming from the attached garage. Fire crews were on…
Read MoreSusan – 302-396-8508 – Dr. Scholls – 8w, slip on shoes – $15 – Eureka Imperial 840 Upright vacuum – $25 – Bissell Upright – $25 Vicky – 302-645-2790 – Martini & Rossi blue and red beach umbrella – $25 – Set of oak snack tables – $25 – Clothes closet 7ft tall x 2.5ft…
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