Mari Lou
Safety has and always will be our top priority at Special Olympics Delaware. Due to severe weather conditions, we, along with our law enforcement and first responder partners, have made the decision to prioritize the safety of all participants, volunteers, athletes, and staff by rescheduling the 2026 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge. The Lewes Polar Bear…
UPDATED 01/27/26 11:15 AM: Delaware Governor Meyer has lifted the remaining Level 1 Driving Warning in Kent and New Castle Counties, effective at 11:00 a.m. There are no driving warnings or restrictions in Delaware at this time. The cold weather advisory remains in effect as temperatures and wind chill will remain well below freezing in…
UPDATED – 01/26/26Â 6pm – The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack in conjunction with local agencies and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration as of 3 p.m. today (Monday, January 26th 2026) lifted the Snow Emergency Plan in Worcester County. Motorists with questions can contact the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack at 410-641-3101.…
The Department of Waterworks Utilities Division will be conducting repairs on a sinkhole located on the 600 block of Camden Avenue today, Monday, January 26th.  As a result, Camden Avenue will be closed to all traffic—including emergency vehicles—from Newton Street to Maryland Avenue. Work is expected to conclude by 3:30 p.m., pending any unforeseen circumstances. To support this effort, no street parking is requested between Market Street and…
UPDATE 01/26/26:Â Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano announces that the State of Emergency for Wicomico County will officially end at 5:00 p.m. today, Monday, January 26th. This decision was made after a thorough review of road and weather conditions across the county. Conditions have improved sufficiently to allow the emergency to be lifted at the…
Bear, Delaware was the big winner in Sunday’s Winter Storm Fern updated snow fall totals according to the National Weather Service posted at 2am Monday with 10-inches of snow – followed by Wilmington with 9-inches. In Sussex County Milton and Selbyville show with about 4-inches. Delaware’s heavier snowfall was in Kent and New Castle Counties.…
UPDATED – 01/26/26 – The State of Emergency, proclaimed by Dorchester County, has been lifted as of 6:00PM tonight, January 26, 2026. Â ============================================= Â ORIGINAL STORY – 01/25/26 – Effective 3:00 AM Sunday, January 25, 2026, and until further notice, all roads within Dorchester County are CLOSED to NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL. Â This action is…
UPDATED – 01/25/26 – 7pm –  The City of Salisbury announced today that the local state of emergency will be lifted effective 6:00 a.m. tomorrow, Monday, January 26. This decision follows the successful completion of necessary response and recovery efforts. City officials expressed appreciation for the cooperation and resilience shown by residents, businesses and emergency personnel throughout the…
UPDATED – 01/25/26 – 6pm – Rehoboth Beach City Hall offices will open at 11am Monday.  Trash will be picked up and follow the regular schedule =============================================== UPDATED – 01/24/26 – 6:20pm – The City of Rehoboth Beach issued an Emergency Route Declaration. This declaration establishes designated weather-related Emergency Routes within the City of Rehoboth…
Salisbury firefighters were called to a senior living apartment building on Riverside Drive just before 10:30 on Saturday night for a structure fire. Crews arriving at the scene found fire on the third floor exterior wall of the building. Maryland State Fire Marshal officials continue to investigate and ask anyone with information about this fire…
UPDATED – 01/25/26 – All parking restrictions along designated snow emergency routes in Georgetown will be lifted at 7pm.  Residents and visitors are urged to use caution, as there may still be some slippery road conditions due to the extreme cold temperatures. Residents with questions about snow emergency routes can contact the Town Offices at…
Trash service for all Kent County trash districts will be on a 1-day delay. There will be no bulk pick up this week. If you have private service or live in a municipality, please check with your provider directly. Monday pick up will be on Tuesday.  Tuesday pick up will be on Wednesday.  Wednesday pick…
Bands of moderate snow continue to overspread Sussex County and the mid-Atlantic region this Sunday morning, with the first storm of the winter season continuing its march across much of the country, bringing with it a mixed bag of tricks that could spell travel troubles and power problems for locales in its path. A winter…
The snow began falling just after midnight – New Castle County and Kent County have seen the highest snowfall as of 10am. Kent and New Castle Counties saw enough snow and cold temperatures for the Driving Restriction Level to be increased there to Level 2, while Sussex County remained at Level 1. Â
Firefighters from Roxana were called for a fire at the Treasure Beach Camp Ground off Route 54 just after 9 Saturday night. Crews arriving at the scene found a fully involved camper. The alarm was upgraded and Bethany Beach VFC was alerted and assisted with the overhaul of that camper. No injuries were reported and…
Margaret May – Lewes – On snow-covered frozen Red Mill Pond. Click for full view
Due to anticipated snowfall overnight, we ask that all vehicles be removed from the Snow Routes by MIDNIGHT TONIGHT (01/25/2026). Â We ask that any city street parking on non-snow routes be avoided during this winter storm if possible. This will avoid officers having to knock on your doors in the middle of the night…
IMPORTANT UPDATES A State of Emergency has been declared in the Delaware and will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026. During this period, parking vehicles on any street designated as a Snow Emergency Route is strictly prohibited.  Designated Snow Emergency Routes in the City of Lewes: Cedar Avenue – Both…
Wicomico Regional Airport is prepared and ready for the anticipated weather event expected to impact the region between January 24 and 25, 2026. As of Saturday morning, all airline flights scheduled for Sunday, January 25, have been canceled. As a result, no airline or rental car personnel will be present, and the terminal building will…
The Lewes Board of Public Works is closely monitoring the upcoming winter storm and we want to help you prepare and stay informed. Our crews are actively monitoring conditions and preparing our systems to maintain reliable service. How to Prepare: Protect your plumbing: Insulate exposed pipes, allow a small drip from faucets during extreme cold,…
Choptank Electric Cooperative is prepared for the upcoming winter storm, and we want you to be as well! Visit our online outage map for real-time updates: choptankelectric.coop/outages.  Update your contact information with us so you can report an outage and get restoration notifications. Log in to SmartHub, click Settings – Contact Methods and enter your current cell phone and/or home phone…
The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting between 6 – 12 inches of snow for the Delaware Electric Cooperative’s service territory this weekend, with strong winds and an increased chance of sleet and freezing rain. Following this weekend’s winter storm, our area is also forecast to experience several days of extremely cold weather, with few…
The Town of Millsboro is declaring a snow emergency beginning at 5:00PM on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Please see the below Snow Emergency Route. There is NO PARKING permitted on the below identified streets beginning at 5:00PM on Saturday, January 24, 2026. -Thank You for your understanding –Â
The Town of Ocean City is now under a Winter Storm Warning, according to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, Virginia. A major winter storm is expected to impact the area beginning Saturday evening, with hazardous conditions continuing through Sunday night into early Monday morning. Forecasts indicate precipitation will begin as snow Saturday evening, intensify…
Beebe Healthcare is announcing the following changes to care locations on Sunday and Monday. Beebe officials will continue to follow the forecasts throughout the weekend in a 24/7 command center and announce any additional changes as needed on Sunday. The latest information can be found on our social media pages and website. Sunday Hours and…