Mari Lou
BERLIN: Berlin firefighters were called to the Ocean’s East Luxury Apartment Homes complex off Seahawk Road just before 5:30 Monday morning. They arrived at the scene to find fire and smoke conditions on a 3rd floor balcony. A neighbor put out most of the fire with a portable fire extinguisher. Crews from Ocean Pines, Ocean…
As we have done from the beginning of the pandemic, we continue to make operational decisions based on COVID data and in compliance with Governor Carney’s directives and CDC guidelines. In light of the Governor’s announcement yesterday, the recent updated CDC guidelines, and a significant decline in regional COVID rates, Delaware Tech will also remove…
In light of changing mask guidance and mandates, the Delaware Healthcare Association is reminding the public that face coverings are still required in Delaware hospitals and many other health care settings across the state. This practice is consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) continued recommendation of universal masking in health care…
A former Delaware doctor was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for unlawful drug distribution and maintaining a drug-involved premises. Patrick Titus, 58, of Milford, was convicted by a federal jury in July 2021 of 13 counts of unlawfully distributing and dispensing controlled substances and one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises. “This sentence…
After 8 years on the job, Rehoboth City Manager Sharon Lynn has resigned her position – effective May 6. During her time in Rehoboth she oversaw the construction of the Ocean Outfall project, reconstruction of the new City Hall, upgraded the city’s infrastructure and technology and began the live-streaming of public meetings. “It’s been a…
Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro and the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) today released Gender Disparities in Auto Insurance Pricing, a new report that shows many women are being charged more by auto insurers based solely on their gender. Data shows that many Delaware women pay more per year in premiums, even when all other factors are…
This week is the 60th anniversary of the Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962. Delaware Public Archives has put together a treasure trove of previously unreleased photographs. The three-day nor’easter started on Tuesday, March 5, 1962, continued to slowly grind up the Atlantic coast on Wednesday, March 6, 1962, and moved away from Delaware on Thursday,…
Dave Nelson-Ocean View – Deer and Fawn Grazing at Indian River Bay Salt Marsh
Rehoboth Commissioners will meet in Special Session Tuesday at 9am. The purpose is to introduce a draft policy permitting restaurant use of outdoor dining areas on public space when certain criteria are met. This meeting will be virtual and streamed on the City’s web portal.
There are three seats up for election on the Blades Town Council. Candidates wishing to run must file a letter of intent with the Town Administrator by the close of business on Friday, March 4 at 4:30pm. The deadline to register to vote in the April 5th election is also 4:30pm on March 4th. All…
Seaford voters will go to the polls on Saturday, April 16. Voters will have two contested races to decide. Incumbent David Genshaw is challenged by Pat Jones for the mayor’s seat – which is a 2-year term. Incumbent Matthew MacCoy is challenged by Stacie Whitt Spicer for city council. The polls will be open on…
The City of Rehoboth Beach will resume in-person public meetings beginning Tuesday, March 15. All city commissions, boards, committees, and task force members will meet in person, and meetings will be open to in-person attendance by residents and other stakeholders as well. City Manager Sharon Lynn says that she is comfortable returning to in-person meetings…
David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced today that a Newark woman pleaded guilty February 24, 2022, to fraudulently obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan and illegally spending those loan proceeds. Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly accepted the plea. According to court documents, between March 30, 2020, and January 24,…
Eric Reifsnyder – Milton – Indian River Inlet Bridge at night. Click for full view
A Bridgeville man is dead after a crash Saturday night north of Harrington. Delaware State Police say a Honda driven by a 31 year old Marydel man was in the left turn lane on Route 13 at Hopkins Cemetery Road and began crossing the southbound lanes into the path of an SUV that was southbound…
UPDATED: This work is now expected to begin Monday, February 28 and continue through March 7. ============================================================= Expect daytime lane shifts and possible lane closures on the Rehoboth Drawbridge over Lewes-Rehoboth Canal on Route 1A/Rehoboth Avenue between Canal Street and Atlantic Avenue in Rehoboth from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm on Wednesday, February 23, 2022,…
Jean Messick – Millsboro – Sun’s rays. Click for full view
Charles – 302-943-8748 – 1952 Fender telecaster re-issue with fender twin reverb amp – $2500 Don – 443-664-8768 – Electric wheel chair – $1000 Linda – 302-540-2295 – Ridgeway Grandfather clock, broken door glass – $125 – Cub Cadet leaf vacuum with chipper chute – $375 – MTD snow blower 5hp 22″ Lori –…
Margaret May – Lewes -Sunset after the first big snow. Click for full view
A 19 year old was injured in a shooting incident early Friday morning at the American Legion on South Bay Road in Dover. Police found a large group of people leaving the scene – and found numerous shell casings. They also learned that three vehicles had been struck by gunfire. A 19 year old victim…
A chicken coop fire has displaced a family and left a flock of chickens dead in Mardela Springs. Mardela Springs Firefighters were called to a home on Railroad Avenue Thursday night where they found a chicken coop on fire – a detached shed and one side of the residents home were also damaged. The State…
February 28th to March 4th is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Delaware. From significant flooding to tornadoes and snowstorms, the past several years have seen active weather events across Delaware and throughout the region. Knowing about the weather hazards and how to prepare can make a life-saving difference. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is collaborating…
A Dover woman has been arrested for her 3rd offense DUI. Dover Police were called to the Kent Liquor Mart for a report of a drunk driver. They contacted 51 year old Karen Townsend who was in the driver’s seat of her vehicle. She refused to take field sobriety tests and a search warrant for…