Mari Lou
Delaware’s unemployment remains slightly lower than the national average – however both rose a tenth of a percentage from May to June. Delaware’s unemployment is at 4% – the national average at 4.1%. Sussex County’s unemployment increased from 3.7% in May to 4% in June. Total non-farm jobs were 8000 jobs higher than a year…
Attorney General Kathy Jennings has file a complaint against a former Delaware investment advisor – Elbert Smalls and his firm known as Winyah Financial Services, LLC – which operated in Delaware as Sun Financial Services, Inc. The complaint comes from an investigation by the Investor Protection Unit and the Delaware DOJ, which alleges that Smalls…
A two vehicle crash just before 1am Wednesday on Route 13 in the area of Newton Road north of Bridgeville has left a Salisbury man dead. Delaware State Police say a Durango was in a northbound lane on Route 13 and a Santa Fe was traveling the wrong way in the northbound lane. Both vehicles…
The blue screen of death has been seen by many people accessing the internet since Thursday. The issue comes from a content update for Windows hosts from CrowdStrike, which has identified and isolated the issue and says that a fix has been deployed. Mac and Linux hosts are not impacted and CrowdStrike says this is…
Milford Police need your help to locate 28 year old Nelson Belus who was last seen on July 4th around 1am at a residence on Pierce Street in Milford. Belus is about 5′ 9” and 155 pounds and was last seen wearing green/Khaki pants with no shirt. His family and law enforcement have not been…
On Friday July 19, as part of the City of Salisbury’s efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the Water Distribution System, The Department of Waterworks Utilities Division will be replacing a water service at 425 Truitt Street. Truitt St. will be impassable to all through traffic including emergency vehicles. Work shall begin at 8:30 a.m.…
User 284190339 · 07 – 19 – 24 Fishing Report Thursday was a reasonably pleasant day at the beach and fishing wasn’t too bad. When I spoke with Taylored Tackle in Seaford she said most of her customers were fishing the Nanticoke River and Broad Creek for blue catfish. She hadn’t heard of any real…
Carey Evans – Lewes – Heading East. Click for full view
User 284190339 · 07 – 18 – 24 Fishing Report Wednesday was cooler at the beach, but fishing was also cooler. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was a slow day on the Angler with only some croaker to show for the day’s catch. A few private boats went out in the bay and managed…
Magie Cannuli – Ocean City – 56th Street sunrise. Click for full view
User 284190339 · 07 – 17 – 24 Fishing Report Tuesday was brutally hot at the beach. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid had 15 flounder from ocean structure. In spite of the heat, two private boats ran to ocean and bay structure and caught flounder from the ocean and sheepshead from the bay…
Jean Nussle – Powellville – Blue bird at Adkins Mill Park in Powellville. Click for full view
UPDATED – 6:30pm – The deceased victim is identified as 56 year old Robert Eugene Merlini of Annapolis. Merlini was the pilot, and sole occupant of a twin engine Cessna that crashed in the Tred Avon River this morning. ============================================================ UPDATED – 2:30pm – Maryland State Police are investigating a plane crash just after 9:30…
UPDATED – 07/16/24 – The Sussex County Council recognized two retiring employees during this week’s meeting. Denise Burns who worked in the Finance Department. She was a county employee for nearly 18 years. Thomas Jefferson, Jr. was a Paramedic 3 / EMS and worked for the County for over 33 years! Manager of Finance, Andrea…
Dover Police in collaboration with the Delaware Department of Justice last week conducted an operation targeting prostitution in the downtown area. Four were arrested and all were charged with patronizing a prostitute within 1000 feet of a church. Two faced additional charges. Jerel Custis,38, of Dover, DE Kyree Custis, 33, of Dover, DE Charles Mosley,…
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host the 37th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 14 to help keep the state’s beaches and waterways clean. Volunteers can register now to clean up from 9 a.m. to noon at one of the 45+ designated cleanup sites. Volunteer registration is available for…
COOLING CENTERS: STAYING SAFE IN EXTREME HEAT: The Division of Public Health (DPH) is asking Delaware residents to prepare for extreme heat this week and prevent heat-related illness as temperatures rise. On hot days and warm nights, our bodies have less chance to recover, placing everyone at risk for heat-related illness. When temperatures and humidity…
Westover, Maryland – With temperatures in the upper 90’s and heat index forecast over 100 degrees, the following sites will be open this week in Somerset County to help residents stay cool: Princess Anne Library (11767 Beechwood St., Princess Anne) 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on…
Worcester County cooling centers are provided in times of extreme heat. Cooling centers in Worcester County, MD are: When in doubt, call 2-1-1 for a local cooling center near you.
From July 15-17th, the Talbot County Free Library of Easton and St. Michaels will act as cooling centers for anyone in the community who needs a cool environment. They will be open for use by the public, at times listed below. Easton Library 100 W. Dover St. Easton, MD 21601 St. Michaels Library 106 Fremont…
Dorchester County Public Library branches function as the County’s cooling centers. The following branches will be open as cooling centers on the following days and times: Cambridge Library: Branch hoursMonday – 10am – 6pmTuesday – 11am – 7pmWed.- Fri. – 10am – 6pmSaturday – 9 a.m-5 p.m Hurlock Library: Branch hoursMon – Wed – 10am…
These centers will provide a safe environment and relief from the heat during their regular hours. Please call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
Milford Police spotted a Silverado on NE Front Street traveling at a high rate of speed and initiated a traffic stop. The officer contacted the driver and observed signs of impairment. A DUI investigation was started – the driver was identified as 23 year old Sergio Gomez-Gonzalez of Lincoln, who refused field sobriety tests and…
Due to the high temperatures, a Beat the Peak Alert has been issued for 3 to 6pm today for Delaware Electric Cooperative customers. DEC asks members to conserve energy. Collectively, this program has saved our members millions over the years. Saving Energy Tips:
COOLING CENTER OPENS IN WICOMICO COUNTY A cooling center will be open Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in the Flanders Room at the Wicomico County Civic Center from 1:00PM-8:00PM and Wednesday July 17, 2024 from 3:00PM-6:00PM in the Arena Lobby. Temperatures with the heat index will be over 105 degrees. The Civic Center is located at…