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A Millsboro man involved in a crash around 11 Friday morning died from his injuries Saturday. Delaware State Police say 73 year old Gary Cooney of Millsboro was a passenger in a Mazda waiting to turn left into a private driveway on Millsboro Highway west of Mumford Road when the vehicle was struck by an…
Drivers in Worcester County should expect delays if you are driving in the area of the Routes 50 and 589 intersection east of Berlin. State Highway officials say that work associated with a commercial development and apartment complex, Coastal Square, will begin at that intersection on Saturday ā and should be completed in the spring…
State DHSS officials remind SNAP recipients that the November 2025 benefits will be on hold starting November 1st because of the government shut down. Exemptions for SNAP work requirements also change on November 1st.Ā DHSS officials also warn of an increase in phishing calls and text scams asking for EBT card numbers and PINs. Do…
Jeff Balk, the chair of the Sussex County Democratic Party, has resigned. State Democratic and other officials have called for Balk to step down after previous sex crimes against minors came out. Those offenses occurred in 1988 in Missouri.Ā Balk announced his resignation on the Sussex County Democratic Party’s Facebook page Sunday night and told…
User 284190339 Ā· 10-27-25 Fishing Report Sunday my son Ric and I went fishing on the Angler out of Ocean City, Maryland. I have not been fishing since last December and just getting out on the water was a thrill, being with Ric made it even better and catching some quality sea bass, a triggerfish,…
Ā Ā NAME: Cathy / 302-727-2570 / Lewes ITEM: Dept. 56 – Heritage Village Collection DESCRIPTION: 25 boxes of hand painted porcelain pieces (13 houses/shoppes, 1 covered bridge & 11 boxes of figurines). Plus, 1 cobblestone road & 1 ice pond. These are retired collectibles and in original boxes. AMOUNT: Selling the lot for $450.…
UPDATED – 10/26/25 – Last week, two former Bethany Beach Police Officers reported to federal prison. Former Chief, 58 year old Michael Redmon of Selbyville reported to Federal Correction Institute Beckley in Beaver, West Virginia to begin serving a 13-month prison sentence for felony wire fraud. Former Captain, 50 year old Darin Cathell of Frankford…
User 284190339 Ā· 10-26-25 Fishing Report Saturday was a beautiful fall day with hardly a breeze to stir the water. Sunday is forecast to be the same, but Monday, fuhgeddaboudit. Lewes Harbour Marina said one private boat came in with triggerfish and tog from ocean structure. The Chasinā Tail had a catch of sea bass…
The first meeting of the Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force will take place on Monday at 10am in the House Majority Hearing Room at Legislative Hall. This task force was created by Senate Concurrent Resolution 18 ā sponsored by Senator Bryant Richardson. This group will study the potential for small modular reactors and evaluate whether…
Personnel from Mid-Sussex Rescue were called for a medical emergency with burns, but found heavy smoke when they arrived at Layton Davis Road Saturday morning just before 11. Indian River firefighters arriving at the scene found smoke and fire showing ā tankers from multiple area fire companies at a nearby water shuttle training symposium brought…
User 284190339 Ā· 10-25-25 Fishing Report Friday saw decent sea conditions and excellent fishing in the ocean. Lewes Harbour Marina said only one boat went out on Friday and the Sea Jay II brought in a mixed bag of sea bass, tog and triggerfish. No one answered the phone at Breakwater Tackle on the fishing…
SA Harrison – Millsboro – Osprey spotted at the Rehoboth Beach Little League field. Click for full view
Ā The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) today announced a $38-million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott ā the largest single gift in the Universityās history. This gift, along with $20-million to UMES from Scott five years ago, brings her total giving to the Historically Black, 1890 Land Grant university to $58-million. University officials say Scottās…
Most of the Worcester County Commissioners are in support of a bill that would boost the county’s hotel room tax – from 5% to 6%. Two of the seven Commissioners – Jim Bunting and Chip Bertino were not in favor. Ocean City officials have requested the increase to generate additional tourism revenue and want the…
The Delaware Economic & Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) met on October 20 to update the state’s revenue projections for the current and future state fiscal years. According to DEFAC, the current fiscal year’s revenue estimates have decreased from the last revenue update in June. The October revenue forecast for the current year, FY 2026, decreased…
This weekend is the 50th Anniversary of Sunfest. The festival kicked off Thursday morning and runs through 6pm on Sunday at the inlet parking lot in Ocean City. Sunfest has something for everyone ā activities for the kids, food and music on 2 stages, and homemade crafts of all kinds. Check out the Halloween Beach…
The City of Rehoboth Beach and Clear Space Theatre Company have agreed to move forward with a comprehensive public-private partnership agreement. This is based on the terms provided in a letter of intent from the City, which was accepted by the Clear Space Board of Directors on Thursday. This acceptance also ends the Theatre’s site…
The City of Salisbury will temporarily close Camden Street ā between South Division and Baptist Streets beginning Friday. This closure is to ensure the safety of participants and staff taking part in a Rabies Clinic on Saturday behind the Wicomico County Health Department. The sidewalk will remain open to pedestrians as will the parking garage…
Maryland transportation officials visited Wicomico County Thursday during their statewide transportation tour. State officials discussed the Department’s Draft Consolidated Transportation Program for FY 2026 to 2031, which calls for a $21.5-billion six-year investment in projects and programs aimed at enhancing safety, maintaining the state’s transportation system to keep it in working order and driving economic…
UPDATED – 10/24/25 – Funeral services for District 38-A Delegate Charles Otto will be held this morning at the Hinman Funeral Home in Princess Anne.Ā The service begins at 11am followed by interment at Allen United Methodist Church Cemetery.Ā Ā =================================== Maryland District 38A Delegate Charles Otto has passed. Otto has been a member of the…
User 284190339 Ā· 10-24-25 Fishing Report Thursday saw decent sea conditions but according to both of my reporting stations only one boat ran out into the ocean. The weekend is looking very good with light winds and moderate seas. I would expect good catches of sea bass with a few nice flounder. Lewes Harbour Marina…
Debra Swartzlander – Sunset at Masseys Landing. Click for full view
User 284190339 Ā· 10-23-25 Fishing Report Wednesday was another small craft advisory day so no boats left Indian River Inlet or Lewes. No one answered the phone at Breakwater Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen Sate Park because the west wind blows out the water under the pier. We do have some exciting…
Carol Tabor – Ocean View – Rabbit nesting in yard at Bay Shore Campground. Click for full view