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Governor John Carney has sent a letter to the Trump Administration accepting resettlement of refugees in the First State. In his letter to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the Governor said that the country has historically been a refuge of safe harbor for people fleeing war-torn countries and in that spirit Delaware is proud…
Wednesday morning Sussex County Habitat for Humanity will dedicate a newly rehabilitated historic home in Laurel. This will be the fourth of six Habitat home rehabs that are planned in the Old Town Neighborhood. The historic home dates back to 1840 and was moved to its current site in 1910. A total of 10 homes…
A Willards man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for child abuse and violation of probation. Judge James Sarbanes sentenced 35 year old Timothy White to 8 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to 2nd degree child abuse. Officials say at the time of his offense, White was on probation for a…
An Ocean View man has been arrested for assaulting a police officer and other offenses. Police were called to Fox’s Pizza in Millville for a theft of a bicycle in progress. An Ocean View officer spotted the subject, 34 year old Christopher Thompson and tried to make contact with him. The officer told Thompson to…
There will be another live observation on the Georgetown Circle on Saturday evening. The First State Satanists will hold a Winter Solstice observance in the form of a candlelight vigil from 6 to 8pm. The group tells WBOC that they have been granted a permit from the town for the gathering on the Circle. In…
Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Deer at the Indian River Bay Salt Marsh / Click for full view
Sunday was warmer, but small craft advisories flew and I don’t think many if any boats went out. Tog fishermen probably tried the inlet and had a few keepers with more than their share of shorts. Rockfish may still be along the oceanfront, but if so, no one has been able to get out after…
The Maryland Public Service Commission has granted Ocean City’s petition request to review the new proposed turbine sizes for two wind energy projects that were approved in 2017. The Commission determined that the new larger turbines – which are nearly double the size proposed two years ago – constitute material changes to the original applications.…
Delaware State Police are looking for two men who forced their way into a Dover home on Mast Circle just after midnight Thursday morning. The suspects held two victims at gunpoint and demanded cash and firearms. The suspects left after getting two handguns and cash. No one in the home was injured – three juveniles…
Governor Larry Hogan today, following his recent announcement to launch the next chapter of education reform in Maryland, committed another $130 million in additional education spending, including prekindergarten expansion and Concentrations of Poverty Grants. The governor will also introduce new legislation to expand access to Advanced Placement (AP) tests for low-income students. “I believe very strongly that…
The national average for a gallon of gas is at $2.56 – down 2 cents in the past week. According to AAA-Mid-Atlantic, the price at the pump dropped 3 cents in Delaware to $2.31. The Energy Information Administration expects crude oil prices will be lower on average in 2020 than this year because of forecast…
Saturday was just a bad day with rain, fog and small craft advisories. Expect gale warnings on Sunday. Anglers fishing out of Cape Charles, Virginia are catching rockfish to over 50 pounds on live eels drifted under bobbers. The Baltimore Channel edge is the place to be. Those who have never fished from Cape Charles…
Jake Smith at Wreaths Across America – Delaware in Millsboro
DR Ed – Dec 15 – First Baptist of Lewes Annual Christmas Cantata Organ and Choir 6pm-730 Food after Lorraine – 302-258-3803 – Christmas day dinner at Grace United Methodist – 11am to 2 pm Sponsored by Booker Street Church of God House of Ruth Call to donate Kathy – 302-644-7234 – LOOKING FOR: card…
A Camden man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to his part in a Dover murder after a house party in May of 2018. Officials say 20 year old Eugene Riley of Camden and 21 year old Ahmir Bailey of Lincoln were arguing with 20 year old Jameir Vann-Robinson of Smyrna as he…
In 2016 three Wilmington firefighters died while battling in a blaze in Canby Park that was intentionally set by the woman who lived in the home, Beatriz Fana-Ruiz, who was angry about her living situation. In August, Fana-Ruiz pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder, 1st degree arson and 1st degree assault. Last week she was…
After statewide Public Hearing Workshops, DART listened to its riders and the public; as a result changes were made to the original proposal. The “Bold type” indicates a change from or an addition to the original proposal based on public comments. New schedules are available online at DartFirstState.com , on buses, and anywhere schedules are displayed. Schedule…
Friday saw fog, rain and to the best of my knowledge no boats left the dock. It looks like things will only get worst over the weekend as small craft advisories on Saturday will become gale warnings on Sunday. Freshwater anglers have been able to find bass, crappie and pickerel at Delaware ponds and the…
UPDATED – 12:30PM – Maryland State Police have located Danie’l Jester Stevens. ========================== Maryland State Police are looking for a missing person. Police say 40 year old Danie’l Jester Stevens left her Maple Way home in Salisbury sometime Friday morning – leaving behind her infant son. Stevens’s roommate contacted police – and said that Stevens…
Christmas lights on Wil King Road in Angola / Click for full view
An Eden man has been found guilty of attempted 1st degree murder and weapons offenses. Prosecutors say that in May of 2016 Gregory Sterling attacked a man with a machete – stabbing him 19 times. Sentencing has been postponed pending the completion of a pre-sentence investigation. Wicomico County officials say Sterling had been previously found…
DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan has been elected chair of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America. She will serve for one year and plans to focus on two issues – using technology to make our roads safer and ensuring mobility as a right for every person. I-T-S America will host the 2020 ITS World Congress in…
Thursday was just, plain cold. A few boats went out, but I could not get any reports from them, so I will try again on Friday. I did get one report that there were birds acting fishy at the Eights, but no fish were caught in the area. The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council has voted…
The Delaware State Police have recently noticed a rise in the theft of catalytic converters from vehicle exhaust systems. Honda CRV’s are the most common vehicle type being targeted right now, however several thefts have occurred involving various other makes and models as well. The majority of theses thefts have occurred in large public parking…
Henry Hensel – Ocean View – Bethany Beach Sign / Click for full view