Mari Lou
The Delaware Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to hold numerous companies accountable for contaminating Delaware’s natural resources with PFAS. The lawsuit alleges that 3M Company and other manufacturers of aqueous film-forming foam or AFFF, a specialized firefighting foam product used at airports and military bases, damaged Delaware’s environment and jeopardized Delawarean’s health by…
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UPDATED – 10/27/23 – A pedestrian who was struck on Long Neck Road Wednesday night has died from his injuries. Delaware State Police say 77 year old Bruce Peterson was walking westbound on the eastbound shoulder of Long Neck Road when he moved into the travel lane into the path of a Chrysler driven by…
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The 2023 Sea Witch Festival begins in Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach on Friday. Lots of activities for young and old, music, artisans and vendors, food and much more. Festival events begin at 1pm on Friday at many locations in both Rehoboth and Dewey Beaches – and trick or treating at the Dewey Beach downtown…
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Partial closures of the Little Creek Wildlife Area east of Dover should be expected as emergency repairs are made to the breached exterior dike at the West Impoundment. The West Impoundment was weakened during Tropical Storm Ophelia and then extensive coastal flooding this month resulted in a breach of the dike making it now a…
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Governor John Carney, state leaders and representatives from Comcast, Verizon, Mediacom and the Communication Workers of America are celebrating the progress Delaware has made in expanding broadband – and to look at what comes next. Nearly 6000 Delaware homes, businesses and organizations – mainly in rural areas of the state – have been connected to…
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Delaware’s State Veterinarian says the First State has seen an increase in equine cases of West Nile virus. Five cases have been confirmed and one suspected was recently reported – most in Kent County (1 in NCCo) and none of the horses were vaccinated. Four of the horses have recovered and one was euthanized. These…
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UPDATED – 10/26/23 – A Salisbury man has been sentenced to over 30 months in federal prison for wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. A U-S District Court Judge Thursday sentenced 48 year old Duane Larmore in connection with the theft of over $1.8-million fro Shore Appliance Connection, where he was employed. Larmore was…
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Delaware State Police have been investigating a threatening image that was reported by both Cape Henlopen High School and Sussex Central High School. Staff from Cape contacted police Wednesday afternoon about the image on social media that showed a gun and a threat to the school. Officials at Sussex Central also contacted police about the…
Read MoreUser 284190339 · 10 – 25 – 23 Fishing Report Wednesday was beautiful and from all reports fishing was good in the ocean and bay. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid had a mixed bag of sea bass, porgies and bluefish. Private boats fishing on bay structure brought back tog and sheepshead caught on…
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User 284190339 · 10 – 24 – 23 Fishing Report Tuesday was as nice as advertised. Boats from Lewes and Indian River ran to ocean structure and came back with sea bass limits plus triggerfish, flounder and porgies. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said the tog and sheepshead action continues at Indian River Inlet with…
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Danielle & Robert Hall – Federalsburg – I’m too sexy for my shell! On the Choptank River at Madison, MD. Click for full view
Read MoreDelaware State Police are looking for a man wanted for several felony domestic-related incidents over the past two months in Sussex County. Police say 58 year old Matthew Satterfield may be in the Milford area, but attempts to locate him have not been successful. If you know where Satterfield is – contact DSP at Troop…
Read MoreSalisbury firefighters were called to a home on Delaware Avenue around 8:30 Tuesday morning for a structure fire. Crews arriving at the scene found a working fire in a two-story home. The fire was discovered by the occupant and officials say there was a smoke alarm present – which did not operate. State Fire Marshal…
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The Sussex County Council began an hour early Tuesday morning for an appeal hearing on the Stillwater Harbor Subdivision – proposed for the Oak Orchard area off River Road. The County Planning & Zoning Commission, after nearly two years, recommended denial for the proposed project – basing their decision on multiple reasons – including frequent…
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Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Tuesday that Delaware has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general suing Meta in federal and state courts. The suit alleges that Meta knowingly designed and deployed harmful features that addict children and teens on Instagram and its other social media platforms – and at the same time Meta…
Read MoreUPDATED – 2pm – At approximately 1025 hours on October 24, 2023, the Caroline County Department of Emergency Services received a 911 call for service regarding a drowning in the 25900 block of Hignutt Road in Denton. The Denton Volunteer Fire Company and Caroline County EMS arrived on scene and found a male deceased in…
Read MoreLaurel Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a high-speed vehicle pursuit that occurred on Monday, October 16th just before 8pm. A patrol officer tried to conduct a traffic stop on a green Civic that was in excess of 100mph in a 55mph zone and had fictitious registration. The officer discontinued pursuit after…
Read MoreUser 284190339 · 10 – 23 – 23 Fishing Report Monday saw small craft advisories up in the morning and that was enough to keep the boats off the ocean and bay. Tuesday and Wednesday look good right now and we should have more reports tomorrow. Sea bass fishing has been good and that hopefully…
Read MoreFormer State Senator Colin Bonini has announced that he is running for Kent County Register of Wills. In his release, Bonini says he’s spent his entire adult life in service to the people of Kent County and this would be a different way to help them. Bonini was a state senator for 28 years in…
Read MoreThe Sussex County Council meets on Tuesday – but this week the meeting will begin at 9am. The Council will hear an appeal of the County Planning Commission’s denial of the Stillwater Harbor Subdivision. (Oak Orchard area). When the Council begins its regular meeting they will revisit two pieces of Old Business – a Conditional…
Read MoreA Philadelphia man has been arrested by Dover Police after a shots fired complaint on Sunday just after 12:30am at the 7-11. Police found damage to the store and the investigation showed that 25 year old Quadir Petty Smith was holding a firearm and pointing it at people at the scene. Police don’t know if…
Read MoreIn just under two weeks we’re going to fall back into Standard time with shorter days. That also means that it’s also rutting season for white-tailed deer. DNREC, State Police and Office of Highway Safety officials to be extra cautions behind the wheel as you’ll likely be traveling more when deer are most active –…
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