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A 2-alarm fire in a Cambridge home was ruled accidental by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Rescue Fire Company was called to a home on Robbins Street around 1:30 on Thursday and found fire in a 1 ½ story single family home. Firefighters brought the fire under control in about an hour – and investigators…
The Delaware State Senate has confirmed two judicial nominations. On Thursday the Senate confirmed the nomination of Thomas Pedersen to serve as Court of Common Pleas Judge in Sussex County and Candace Holmes to serve as Family Court Commissioner in Kent County. The State Senate also confirmed the reappointment of Family Court Judge Mardi Pyott…
Rocker George Thorogood will receive the University of Delaware’s Medal of Distinction Friday afternoon. Thorogood, who is a Delaware native, played his first public performance in 1973 at a small bandstand in Lane Hall – a UD residence hall. The Medal of Distinction is awarded by the Board of Trustees – and is the University’s…
UPDATED – 06/21/24 – An investigation into a road rage incident Saturday night near Smyrna is continuing by Delaware State Police. Police say a Pennsylvania woman was northbound on State Route 1 with her 2-year-old child in the rear passenger seat, when a white SUV began drifting into her lane. Police say she honked to…
User 284190339 · 06 – 21 – 24 Fishing Report Thursday was a pretty day, but fishing was slow. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was the Katydid had some flounder from ocean structure. The Angler brought back some kings off of bay structure. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park…
Jeanmarie Kurowski – Harrington – Patriotic Pooch. Click for full view
User 284190339 · 06 – 20 – 24 Fishing Report Wednesday was a decent beach day. Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park reported a slow day on the boards. A few spot and croaker were caught on bloodworms or imitations of the same and that was about it. At Lewes…
Donny Reed – Ocean City – Taking flight over Little Assawoman Bay off Route 54. Click for full view
User 284190339 · 06 – 19 – 24 Fishing Report On Tuesday Ric and I fished ocean wrecks. The sea bass were small, but I did catch an 11 and a 21-inch flounder. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Katydid had 24 flounder from ocean structure. The Angler had kingfish from bay structure. Derek Sherman caught…
Remy Haynes -Seaford – Ocean City sunrise. Click for full view
UPDATED – 06/18/24 – President Biden and the First Lady arrived at the Gordons Pond parking area on Marine One just after 11pm and got into the beast for the short motorcade to their North Shores beach house in Rehoboth Beach. So far the only item on the President’s agenda for Wednesday is to receive…
Sussex County Government offices offices closed Wicomico County – County Government Offices – closedNewland Park Landfill & Brush Pile and all external Convenience Centers – open (info – 410-548-4935)Whitehaven Ferry & Upper Ferry – closed (info – 410-543-2765) Worcester County – County Government Offices – closedAlso closed – all five Branch Libraries and Recreation and…
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester has officially filed to run for the U-S Senate seat being vacated by Tom Carper. After she filed at the Department of Elections in Dover, Blunt Rochester announced the start of her statewide “Delivering for Delaware” Tour. She is challenged in the General Election in November by Republican Eric Hansen…
Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery Monday night in Dover. Police were called to South State Street near Cool Springs Drive where a 16 year old on a bike was approached by a black male who pushed the teen off his bike, pointed a gun at him and took his property. The suspect…
Dover Police are investigating a shooting incident Monday night that damaged three homes on North Halsey Road in Dover. Police say there were no injuries and currently no leads. Dover Police detectives are working to determine the number and description of the suspects and any motives for the shooting. If you have information – contact…
The Sussex County Council has approved the FY 2025 Budget. The $265.8-million budget funds a variety of local services, pays for sewer expansions and open space preservation. There are some rate increases in water and sewer and some increases in fees at the Marriage Bureau. The Recorder of Deeds office will see a modification in…
User 284190339 · 06 – 18 – 24 Fishing Report Today, June 17, 2024, I finally broke the bad luck that has followed me all year. That’s right, I caught a fish! It was a beautiful bluefish that cleared the water four or five times before my son Ric was able to net it and…
Margaret May – Lewes – Peonies in bloom. Click for full view
Governor Wes Moore, with his signature Monday morning, pardoned over 175,000 people who have been convicted of low-level marijuana possession or possession with the intent to use drug paraphernalia. The order represents the largest pardon for misdemeanor cannabis possession charges for any state in the country and the inclusion of paraphernalia makes Maryland the first…
The Department of Field Operations will be working with a contractor to restripe on street parking across downtown Salisbury from Tuesday, June 18 through Wednesday, June 19. There will be no traffic closures associated with the project, but residents and visitors should show caution when traveling downtown and be aware of work zones for the…
Tuesday the Sussex County Council will have public hearings on the proposed FY 2025 budget, assessment rolls for sewer and water districts, ordinances to amend fees at the marriage bureau and recorder of deeds. Those public hearings begin at 10:15am. Also Planning & Zoning Director Jamie Whitehouse will discuss the Comprehensive Land Use Plan annual…
User 284190339 · 06 – 17 – 24 Fishing Report Due to a series of unfortunate circumstances, I was unable to contact my usual reporting stations on Sunday. I did get a few reports from folks that we seldom hear from. Up in New Castle County, our fly fishing reporter, Ed O’Donnell, took his two…
Ellendale firefighters were called for a residential fire around 4:30 Saturday afternoon on Spicer Road. Crews arriving at the scene found fire showing from the home with heavy fire on the second floor and attic. Crews from several area companies assisted or provided backup. There were no injuries and the State Fire Marshal is investigating.
FY 2025 Budget Approved by DE General Assembly
The Delaware General Assembly passed the FY 2025 budget Thursday afternoon. The $6.1-billion budget (Senate Bill 325) was passed in the State Senate with a 20 to 0 vote with Senator Brian Pettyjohn absent. Then later in the State House the measure was passed with a 38 to 3 vote – with Representatives Rich Collins,…
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