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A Lewes man has been arrested after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Pinetown Road in Lewes on Thursday, September 10th. This followed an investigation of 46 year old Christopher Smith for distribution of drugs from the residence. During the search, Smith was detained without incident – a child was also in…
DNREC is offering free testing of private wells used for drinking water. The testing will look for PFAs and other contaminants through a statewide program offered by DNREC and the Department of Health and Social Services. Public drinking water systems are regulated under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, however private wells are not and…
Representatives of the Maryland Department of Transportation will meet with local elected officials to discuss the Draft Consolidated Transportation Program for FY 2027 to 2032. The CTP details $21.9-billion in the six-year capital budget investment for the state’s transportation network. Representatives will be in Worcester, Somerset and Wicomico Counties on Tuesday. After gathering input from…
Delaware State Police spotted a Maserati speeding northbound on Coastal Highway near Deep Branch Road around 1:30 Sunday afternoon and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver sped off on Coastal Highway and area roads before colliding with a Nissan SUV at Union Street Extended and Coastal Highway near Milton. The driver of the Maserati,…
User 284190339 · 09-14-26 Fishing Report Aaron at Lewes Harbour Marina said the threat of rain must have scared off everybody because there were no boats out on Sunday. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park must have closed early for the same reason because no one answered the phone at…
User 284190339 · 09-13-26 Fishing Report Aaron at Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the only boat to fish on Saturday was the Bottom Line and they brought back a nice catch of dolphin (mahi-mahi). While they did not disclose the location of their catch, my guess would be the Bass Pot Buoys. Breakwater Tackle on…
UPDATED – 09/12/26 – Delaware State Police have identified 19-year-old Jeremy Blem Lopez from Millsboro, Delaware, and 23-year-old Andrea Reyes Castellanos from Honduras, as the people who died in the two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Friday afternoon near Bridgeville. Both were students at Washington Adventist University. ==================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 09/11/26 – Delaware State Police…
Spencer Hitchens- From River Road – storm clouds gathering over Millsboro. Click for full view
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User 284190339 · 09-12-26 Fishing Report Aaron at Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid headed out to the ocean, but soon turned around after encountering those 2 to 3-foot seas the marine forecast promised. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park reported decent spot fishing and some croaker thrown in the…
Donald Davis – Lewes-Rehoboth Canal looking at University of Delaware’s turbine. Click for full view
Laurel Police were called to a business on East Front Street on Tuesday after an employee reported finding a concealed camera inside an employee restroom. Police located and secured the small camera which was concealed from plain view on a shelf near the toilet and began an investigation. Police identified 41 year old Anil Weiler…
One person was injured in a garage fire Friday morning in Crisfield. Firefighters from Crisfield Fire Department were called for a garage fire just after 9am on Byrdtown Road. Crews arriving at the scene found fire in a single story brick and wood-framed detached garage. State Fire Marshal investigators say the cause was accidental –…
In May, Governor Matt Meyer re-established the Governor’s Supplier Diversity Council through Executive Order 22 – reinforcing the initiative and seeking to expand opportunities for small and diverse businesses to compete for and win state contracts. On Thursday the Governor announced his appointees to the Council, which will be chaired by Division of Small Business…
UPDATED – 09/11/26 – Early voting continues through Sunday for the Delaware Primary Election. There are 9 locations in Sussex County and 4 in Kent County and they are open from 11am to 7pm both Saturday and Sunday. There will be no early voting on Monday, September 14. As of Friday, September 11th, 30,800 Delawareans…
This Candidates Forum includes candidates for US House and Senate, Attorney General, State Treasurer and Auditor of Accounts. This is being held in New Castle County on Thursday, September 17 at 7pm – it will be livestreamed at this link – https://www.youtube.com/live/OwIl_ewgr7M If you plan to attend in person you must Register Online – For security…
Twenty-five years ago today, America changed forever. We remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11 – including the Delawareans and those connected to our state: Robert Flanagan, 33, of Claymont; Matthew Flocco, a 21-year-old Navy aerographer’s mate 2nd class; Keith Glascoe, a Delaware State University alumnus and FDNY firefighter; and Michael San Phillip, who…
September 11, 2001, is a day our nation will never forget. On the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, the City of Lewes will join communities across the country in pausing to remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives, the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, and the countless families and…
User 284190339 · 09-11-26 Fishing Report On Thursday we had small craft advisories up for the ocean with southwest winds of 15 to 20 and seas of 5 feet. No boats sailed from Lewes or Indian River Inlet according to Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier…
UPDATED – 09/10/26 – Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Mark Smith, of Ellendale, as the second suspect involved in the bank robbery that occurred last month at WSFS Bank in Rehoboth Beach. During the investigation, detectives learned that a second suspect, identified as Mark Smith, helped Demetrius Frith-Thompson plan and commit the robbery. Detectives also…
Join Dewey Beach for Public Safety Day! Public Safety Day is a FREE community appreciation event held right here in Dewey Beach! Join us Saturday, September 12th from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the Dewey Beach Lions Club on McKinley Ave. Meet your local police officers Check out the Fire & Rescue trucks Farm animals Balloon…
User 284190339 · 09-10-26 Fishing Report Rick’s Bait and Tackle gave Eric Crossin and family instructions on where and how to catch dolphin (mahi-mahi) at the Bass Pots. They followed said instructions to the letter and ended up with a 36.8-pound dolphin on the line. Once they got the big fish to the boat, they…
Carol Tabor – Ocean View – Flowers reflected in Ocean View puddle. Click for full view
UPDATED – 09/09/26 – This project has been delayed and will now begin on Monday, September 14 – and end on Friday, September 18. ===================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 09/08/26 – DelDOT will be working on the Rehoboth Beach drawbridge Wednesday through Friday this week to finish painting the sidewalk on the bridge. This will result…