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UPDATED: Sussex County Approves New Commercial Zoning Ordinance, Turns Down East Gate Farm Application
UPDATED – 2-27-18 2pm – The Sussex County council has approved a new commercial zoning ordinance. The new ordinance has been under discussion for several months and included public comment as well as staff recommendations. The council approved the new commercial zoning ordinance by a 5 to 0 vote – it will go into effect…
Read MoreLaurel drug bust following traffic stop
A traffic stop in Laurel leads to the discovery of drugs. Around 11 AM Monday morning Delaware State Police pulled over a car for speeding on Sharptown Road. The driver, Dean Lloyd of Georgetown, had a warrant out for failure to pay a fine. Police placed Lloyd under arrest, and during a pat down discovered…
Read MoreCoastal towns have to wait until Summer for beach replenishment
Some of Delaware’s coastal towns will not get beach replenishment until Summer. Bethany Beach replenishment operations set to begin in May and last into June. Meanwhile, Fenwick Island will have to wait until July for their beach replenishment. According to Bethany Beach Town Manager Cliff Graviet, the Army Corps of Engineers will begin work May 15th…
Read MoreMaryland receives AAA bond rating
Delaware joins “States for Gun Safety” coalition
Delaware joins the “States for Gun Safety” coalition. Governor John Carney announcing yesterday the newly-minted multi-state partnership will share data across state borders, crack down of gun trafficking and give law enforcement more tools to stop gun violence. The coalition was created earlier this month, and is made up of New Jersey, New York, Connecticut,…
Read MoreIRSD: Bus drivers still needed for 2017-2018 school year
Even though the school year may be winding down, with Spring Break in sight and summer seemingly close, however, the Indian River School District still has a shortage of Bus drivers. According to Indian River spokesman David Maull, the district still needs bus drivers for the 2017 2018 school year, due to a combination of…
Read MoreDrugs, stolen property recovered in Hebron
Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office making a drug bust in Hebron. On Friday deputies executed a warrant, searching the home on Bradley Street of a suspected drug dealer. Police recovered a pound of marijuana, over $1200 in suspected drug money, as well as stolen property from a recent burglary. The suspect, Wayne Davis Jr. of Hebron…
Read MoreHarrington Police say suspect at Casino was resisting arrest
Last few days to enjoy The Point before beachnesting season begins
Its the last couple days for you to enjoy the Point at Cape Henlopen. DNREC announcing the annual closure of the stretch of the shoreline for beachnesting season begins this Thursday, March 1. The portion of the beach will remain closed until Fall to allow for endangered migratory shorebirds to nest in peace. Officials say…
Read MoreLast day to file for candidacy in Maryland
If you want to run for public office in Maryland, today is your last day to get your official paperwork filed. You have until 9 PM tonight to file a Certificate of Candidacy, either with the State Board of Elections in Annapolis if you’re running for a statewide or federal office, or with your local…
Read MoreCecchini, Nido among prospect performers
Kyle Farmer did it all at the plate in the Dodgers’ 9-6 win over the Rangers on Monday. Farmer, 27, reached base four times and drove in a trio of runs in his 3-for-3 performance. The catching prospect drew a walk in his first plate appearance, singled in each of his next two at-bats and…
Read MorePublic meeting in Magnolia tonight (2/26) to discuss Kent County 2018 Comprehensive Plan
Kent County wants your input on its future and growth. The first of three public meetings to discuss the 2018 Comprehensive plan is tonight in Magnolia. So far, officials say the biggest feedback from residents is they want the county to develop a business retention, expansion, and attraction incentive program and continue to foster a…
Read MoreHAZMAT cleans up after large ammonia leak at Solo Cup factory
A large ammonia leak in Federalsburg sends local fire crews and Hazmat units into full response Sunday morning. The leak was reported around 7 AM at the Solo Cup factory in Federalsburg. Units from Federalsburg, Seaford, Salisbury, Preston, Bridgeville, and Easton responded to help. Shore News Beacon reporting a 1000 gallon ammonia tank had only…
Read MoreUPDATED: 15% of private wells tested in Blades have high levels of PFCs
DSP search for culprit of a Delmar stick-up
In Delmar– State Police searching for the suspect in an armed robbery at a liquor store. Around 8:45 PM Saturday, an employee was locking up for the night, when a masked robber held him at gunpoint and forced him back into the store. The robber made him empty the cash drawer and took a bottle…
Read MoreAllegations of police brutality in Harrington
Allegations of police brutality in Harrington after a video circulating on social media shows an officer punching a man in the face while a K9 Unit bites his leg. Sometime around 2 AM Saturday night Harrington Police Department responded to the Harrington Casino for the reports of a fight. Police took one person into custody,…
Read MorePocomoke mayor returns to town after months in hospital
The town of Pocomoke lined the streets yesterday to welcome back Mayor Bruce Morrison. The mayor spent the past few months at Christiana Hospital receiving treatment after suffering a brain aneurysm in November. Yesterday, the town showed up to give Mayor Morrison a hero’s welcome, lining the streets and cheering as the mayor was led…
Read MoreMets express glove love for new equipment
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — After beginning Grapefruit League play on Friday with a 6-2 win over the Braves, the Mets took Saturday morning to celebrate another event: Glove Day. In a sport that allows for high socks and retro jerseys, few days are more fun for a baseball player than receiving fresh equipment. PORT…
Read MoreWgmd x Dresshead WMNS Cross Strap Ankle Sandal Shoes
Put your best foot forward in these wonderful Wgmd x Dresshead WMNS Cross Strap Ankle Sandal Shoes. They come with narrow ankle straps and cute bow trim above the toe area. The straps fasten on one side with a gold colored metal buckle. A tiny, gold colored dangle charm appears at the buckle. These shoes…
Read MoreCong. Andy Harris to Hold Tele-Town Hall Monday
Congressman Andy Harris will host a Tele-Town Hall on Monday evening beginning at 5:30pm. His office will call out to nearly 50,000 constituents on the Eastern Shore – pulling those numbers from the constituent services database. You can sign up for the tele-town hall at – https://harris.house.gov/live And for questions about the Town Hall –…
Read MoreMD Natural Resources wants to recruit, train adults for environmental careers
Marylands Department of Natural Resources and Department of Labor teaming up to train and develop recruits from Cambridge for jobs in environmental careers. The first of its kind partnership between the two agencies will dedicate funding for classroom instruction, field training, mentoring and a weekly stipend for new recruits. There are two separate pathways in…
Read MoreMaryland offering free trees to resident on Lower Eastern Shore
Free trees for Lower Eastern Shore residents. Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources offering free seedlings to people in Worcester and Somerset Counties to help improve water quality throughout the lower shore. Landowners who have a drainage ditch, stream or other waters on or near their property can get the free trees through the Backyard Buffer…
Read MoreDelaware sees records tourism levels, spending
The numbers have been crunched, and Delaware’s Tourism Office says a record number of travelers are visiting Delaware. According to the agency 9 million people visited the first state in 2016, and with them they brought $3.3 billion. Secretary of State Jeff Bullock says the numbers show why tourism is such a crucial industry in…
Read MoreDAFB holding active shooter exercise with local law enforcement
Dover Air Force Base will be conducting an Active Shooter Exercise with local and state law enforcement on Monday. During the exercise standard security measures will be implemented, including gate closures. Anyone travelling onto or off the base should anticipate delays. Officials say the exercise will be a real-world simulated threat, so people may hear…
Read MoreMillsboro man on probation arrested after being caught selling heroin
Delaware State Police in conjunction with Department of Parole and Probation locate and arrest a man on probation selling drugs in Millsboro. Around 9 AM Thursday morning members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force and Sussex Street Crimes Unit showed up to the 23-thousand block of Mission Road in Millsboro to arrest Tyree Oliver…
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