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COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE The Point in Ocean Pines (Ocean Pkwy) – July 6 – 7am to Noon Linda – 302-604-0210 – Blue Ridge 1504 Western saddle with pad and bridle – $175 Marie – 302-947-9412 – Frigidaire Refrigerator – $100 John – 410-251-6067 – Washer and dryer, 3yrs old, good shape – $300 and will…
Frederica firefighters were called for a fire on Thomas Street in Frederica just after 3 this morning. A second alarm was called and crews from multiple neighboring stations responded to assist or provide back up. Firefighters were on the scene for nearly 3 hours and the State Fire Marshal is investigating.
User 284190339 · 06 – 29 – 24 Fishing Report Friday was a windy day and very cool for June at the beach. The wind was out of the east and the ocean got a tad bumpy. I drove down to 3Rs Road early in the morning in hopes of getting there before the east…
Legislation that will eliminate Delaware’s death penalty has been passed by the General Assembly. House Bill 70 passed Thursday in State Senate with a 14 to 7 vote – Democrat Darius Brown voted against the measure with the Delaware Republicans. This measure will make the penalty for a person who is convicted of first-degree murder…
A Lewes resident reported to Lewes Police that he entered into a contract in February to complete construction of a pool and fence. The victim provided a down payment of over $16,000 and never heard back from 45 year old Jeremy Bowen of Delmarva Landscape Solutions and Shoreline Escapes of Ocean View. The victim has…
The State Budget was passed last week along with a supplemental appropriations measure. On Thursday the General Assembly passed the $1.1-billion FY 2025 Bond and Capital Improvements Act. House Bill 475 ensures funding for improvements to Delaware roads, school construction, renovations to state buildings and a variety of other projects across the state. Senate Bill…
Legislation that will simplify the reporting process and provide a new way to calculate the funds distributed to fire companies or departments in Delaware has been passed in both chambers. House Bill 371 was approved by the State House in May – and by the State Senate on Thursday. This measure pertains to how the…
With just days left before the end of the Delaware 152nd General Assembly – legislation is still being considered and passed. On Thursday the State Senate passed House Bill 275 which updates the definition of ‘sexual orientation’ throughout Delaware Code. This measure, sponsored by Representative Eric Morrison adds the terms asexuality and pansexuality to the…
The Wicomico County Council has extended the burn ban established by the County Executive on June 20th in an effort to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents during the ongoing emergency drought situation. The burn ban will remain in effect for the duration of the emergency as determined by County Executive Julie Giordano.…
After the Delaware Supreme Court reversal of the Delaware Superior Court’s February Opinion on early and permanent absentee voting, the Department of Elections wants Delaware voters to know that permanent absentee voting and early voting options remain in effect and will be offered for the upcoming September 10th Delaware Primary and for the November 5th…
The Maryland State Fire Marshal is looking for information into the intentional fire set at the Walmart in Denton. Caroline County Sheriff’s office was called to the Denton Walmart just before 3pm on Thursday after someone set fire to a rack of clothing inside the store. Employees discovered the fire and extinguished it. The State…
The Delaware Supreme Court has vacated a Superior Court ruling from February that struck down early voting and Delaware’s 14 year old permanent absentee law. Attorney General Kathy Jennings moved to appeal the ruling and the Supreme Court ruled 5 to 0 that the plaintiffs – Representative Gerald Hocker and Michael Mennella, who were represented…
User 284190339 · 06 – 28 – 24 Fishing Report Thursday saw a bit cooler day at the beach after a few storms on Wednesday night. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid came back from ocean structure with 15 flounder. The Pirate King and the Angler both fished bay structure and both brought back…
Joan Grourke – Rehoboth Beach – View from Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view
One person was injured after a dump truck failed to remain stopped for a red light and crashed into a pickup truck driven by a 61 year old Lewes man. Delaware State Police say the impact caused the dump truck to overturn spilling a load of rock and dirt onto Route 24. The Lewes man…
User 284190339 · 06 – 27 – 24 Fishing Report Wednesday was another hot and windy day at the beach and few boats left the dock. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that both the Angler and the Pirate King fished bay structure and found fair numbers of kings for their anglers. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing…
Tammy Walls – Sussex County sunflower. Click for full view
User 284190339 · 06 – 26 – 24 Fishing Report Tuesday saw fair fishing on a decent weather day. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Katydid came back from ocean structure with 15 flounder. A private boat brought in one sheepshead and the Pirate King fished bay structure for kingfish. At Breakwater Tackle on the fishing…
Dianne Burk – Milford – Algae harvester at Tubmill Pond in Milford. Click for full view
Delaware State Police need your help to identify the suspects who trespassing on farm properties and cutting copper wire – in lengths of 50 to several hundred feet – from irrigation systems. Several farms in the Greenwood and Houston areas have been victim – with the crimes occurring between 10pm and 5am. If you have…
Maryland Natural Resources officials are disagreeing with Virginia’s decision to reopen the blue crab winter dredge fishery near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. The Virginia blue crab dredge fishery has been closed for nearly 15 years and Virginia Marine Resources Commission voted 5 to 4 to repeal the prohibition Tuesday. Maryland Natural Resources Secretary…
Governor John Carney has vetoed House Bill 282 – which would have amended Delaware Code relating to the State Employee Benefits Committee (SEBC). Representative Paul Baumbach, the sponsor of the measure, said it would revise the membership, structure and procedures of the SEBC to increase transparency and accountability. The measure was passed unanimously in both…
The Sussex County Council received a presentation from the Blue Zone Delaware Project. Blue zones areas around the world where people are living longer and the project uses what has been found in the original blue zones to help people live longer and better through community transformation programs that lower healthcare costs, improve productivity and…