Mari Lou
The Delaware Memorial Bridge continues to break traffic records in the New Year. In January the bridge handled over 1.3-million vehicles – in February over 1.2-million vehicles traveled through the southbound toll plaza. The previous January record has stood since 2006 – and February’s previous record has been on the books since 2004. The bridge…
A 6th case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Maryland. Governor Larry Hogan says the newest case in a Prince George’s County resident who traveled out of state recently. Maryland health officials say there are no major concerns over exposure risk to the community and no connection to the previous cases. This is the first…
Joel Hoffman – Sunrise – from Sea Colony at Bethany Beach / Click for full view
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. On the agenda, the council will discuss a selection for Director of Planning and Zoning. Former director Janelle Cornwell left to take a similar position with the City of Lewes at the end of January. There will be two public hearings during the morning session…
Delaware Public health officials advise older Delawareans and people with severe chronic health conditions to follow guidelines issued by the CDC and to avoid crowds as much as possible to reduce the risk of contracting coronavirus. Early data shows older people are twice as likely to suffer a serious illness from coronavirus or COVID-19. Currently…
Debra Swartzlander – Greetings from Holly Lakes Camp Ground! / Click for full view
UPDATED – 9:30am – Delaware State Police are looking for 28 year old Arthur Williams of Bridgeville who is wanted on felony charges related to a domestic assault. Police say Williams was arguing with his ex-girlfriend at a Bridgeville home when the argument turned physical and he unlawfully restrained her. Williams was gone when police…
UPDATED 3/8/20 8:30am: A Wilmington couple are among the passenger of the cruise ship that’s off the coast of San Francisco, California where 21 people – 19 crew and 2 guests – have tested positive with coronavirus. NBC 10 in Philadelphia reports the couple – Frank and Gail Sanderson – have been restricted to their…
A Delmar man has been arrested after a stabbing that occurred during a domestic incident in Bridgeville early Saturday morning. Delaware State Police were called to a home on Wilson Farm Road for a break-in and serious assault after the victim’s ex-boyfriend broke into her home and began to assault her with a metal pipe…
The Brandywine Valley SPCA has opened a campus in Kent County. A grand opening celebration was held at their new location in Dover on Saturday. The new campus includes an adoption center, stray dog holding, low cost vet clinic and more. This completes Brandywine’s plans to open a full-service facility in each county – and…
There will be one new face on the Milton town council. Voters have elected Randi Meredith to the council – she took the most votes with 313 followed by incumbent Richard Baty with 204. Incumbent Emory West came in third with 199 votes followed by John Klein with 141. Meredith and Baty will be sworn…
No changes on the Selbyville Town Council. Jay Murray was the top vote-getter with 85 votes – followed by Rick Duncan with 75 votes. Challenger William Thompson received 22 votes.
Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Sunset off the Cape May-Lewes Ferry / Click for full view
A shooting last night near the Woodshed on Bridgeville Highway near Seaford has left a 41 year old man with a gunshot wound. Delaware State Police were called just before 10:30 Friday night after a fight turned violent. The victim was taken to a local hospital and is in stable condition – there were no…
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UPDATED: Governor Larry Hogan today issued a directive requiring all state health insurers to waive costs associated with testing for COVID-19. The directive, issued under the governor’s authority during a state of emergency, waives any cost-sharing, including co-payments, coinsurance, and deductibles, in order to remove cost barriers to testing. The governor also provided additional details regarding…
Carol Tabor – Seagull napping at Bayshore at Ocean View / Click for full view
The Delaware State Police held graduation ceremonies last week at Dover High School for the 93rd DSP and 89th Municipal Recruit Class. Twenty-five new Troopers and 24 Law Enforcement Officers have completed Law Enforcement training. These officers represent eight agencies across the state – including the DRBA, Dover, Georgetown, Seaford and South Bethany Police Departments.
A chicken house fire Friday morning in Delmar has been ruled accidental by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Delmar Fire crews were called just after 7am to the chicken house on Delmar Road and found smoke and flames coming from the structure. Several other companies provided aid and cover. Officials say the fire was caused…
Margaret May – Lewes – Pink clouds at sunset in Rehoboth / Click for full view
Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Late afternoon at the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse / Click for full view
Delaware State Police are investigating the discovery by an individual of human skeletal remains that were found in a wooded area on Polly Branch Road just north of Route 17 near Selbyville. The remains have been turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science for autopsy and to determine the identity and cause of…
Milford Police were called for a burglary on North Walnut Street on Friday night. When officer arrived they learned the rear door of the building was damaged and the suspect might still be inside. A K-9 unit was on the scene and announced – when 40 year old James West of Milford surrendered to officers. …
The University of Delaware is following several other schools and canceling its spring study abroad program at John Cabot University in Rome.  The 22 UD students enrolled there are being advised to book flights to return to the US ASAP. The decision came down last Friday after the travel advisory for Italy was raised to…
Three public meetings are being held this week on development of Delaware’s climate action plan. The Sussex County meeting is today at the CHEER Community Center on Sand Hill Road in Georgetown from 4:30 to 7:30pm. Delaware has committed to reducing the state’s greenhouse gas emissions 26% to 28% from 2005 levels by 2025. This…