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UPDATED – 05/18/25 – 5pm –Â The National Weather Service has confirmed that an E-F 1 tornado that began in eastern Dorchester County before crossing into Sussex County. Officials say the tornado formed at 6:52 Friday evening two miles south southeast of Rhodesdale, Maryland and ended at 7:06pm one mile south of Bethel. Estimated peak winds…
Unemployment in Delaware increased from 3.7% in March to 3.9% in April while the national average remained steady at 4.2%. However in Sussex County the average dropped from 4.1% in March to 3.9% in April. According to the Delaware Department of Labor, the Private Education and Health Service sectors grew by 3300 jobs over-the-year –…
User 284190339 · 05-18-25 Fishing Report Saturday saw small craft advisories up and they will be up on Sunday. I spite of less than perfect weather fish were caught on Saturday. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said the Indian River Inlet did not disappoint those who got there early in the morning. The North Jetty…
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UPDATED – 05/17/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 48-year-old Perry Vance of Millsboro, as the man who died in a fatal crash Friday near Angola. ========================================== UPDATED – 1:15pm –Â Delaware State Police were called just before 6 Friday morning for a fatal crash on Hollymount Road in the Harbeson/Angola area. Police say two commercial…
User 284190339 · 05-17-25 Fishing Report Thursday saw some unsettled weather in the afternoon, but most of the day was fishable. Black sea bass season opened on May 15 and from the reports I received the boats that fished for them on opening day and on Thursday did very well. Boat limits were he norm…
The Delaware General Assembly has unanimously passed House Concurrent Resolution 53 which recognizes Saturday, May 17 as Armed Forces Day in Delaware. The day was created in August of 1949 by Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson and first observed on May 20, 1950. Armed Forces Day was declared a national holiday in 1961 by President…
Rehoboth Commissioners have voted to approve an ordinance that adds a curfew for minors to the City Code. Rehoboth Beach Police Chief Keith Banks told the Commissioners that the resort has seen a 110% increase in juvenile charges over the previous three years. The curfew, which will go into effect immediately, is for juveniles under…
Today was the 138th commencement at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne. The ceremony was held Friday morning in the William P. Hytche Athletic Center. Maryland Governor Wes Moore was the graduation speaker. The governor encouraged graduates to never lose sight of their accomplishments as they take the next step in their…
A property near Hartly nicknamed “The Animal House” has been shut down by the Department of Justice. The property has a reputation for criminal activity – but this action follows an investigation after a stream of complaints about illegal bonfires that sent toxic fumes into the air, harboring of fugitives, drive by shootings and illegal…
A 17 year old from Dover has been arrested on DUI and other charges following a pursuit in a stolen car early Thursday morning. Delaware State Police say a trooper on patrol just before 1am saw a Lexus on President Drive – and a computer check showed that it was stolen from Maryland. The trooper…
User 284190339 · 05-16-25 Fishing Report Surf conditions are calm this week, and the action is heating up! Striped bass are making a strong showing near the Indian River Inlet, with early mornings and dusk being your best bet. Fresh bunker and bucktails are getting the bites. Down by Ocean City, bluefish are running thick—look…
UPDATE: The Dover Police Department has identified the victim from the fatal motorcycle collision that occurred on Sunday, May 11th, as Carlos Thomas of Dover. He was 58 years old. The collision remains under investigation. Original Post: A 58 year old Dover man is dead after a motorcycle crash early Sunday morning. Dover Police…
User 284190339 · 05-15-25 Fishing Report The striped bass bite is strong near the Cape Henlopen fishing pier and along the Outer Wall. Anglers are using fresh bunker and bloodworms, especially during early morning and dusk hours. Black drum are being caught at the Coral Beds and Broadkill Beach. Peeler or female crabs are the…
User 284190339 · 05-14-25 Fishing Report Inshore & Bay: The flounder bite is heating up in Indian River and Rehoboth Bays. Anglers drifting with squid and minnows around the flats and channel edges are reporting solid catches. Bluefish are running in the Indian River Inlet—bucktails, plugs, and metal lures are producing, especially during outgoing tides.…
School board results – Indian River – District 1 winners Lisa Hudson Briggs & Kelly Kline Woodbridge – At-large (1 year term) – winner – Timothy Banks Cape Henlopen – Area C – Patty Maull At-large – Bill Collick
A Sussex County man has been convicted on multiple counts of sex trafficking and forced labor by a federal jury in the District of Delaware. Court records show that 68 year old Clifton Gibbs exploited the victims’ heroin addiction to compel them to engage in commercial sex, panhandle and perform demanding manual labor on his…
UPDATED – 05/13/25 – The Sussex County Council meeting started with a lineup of public comment from mainly school officials urging the Council to opt for impact fees to help with needed school funding – rather than the current referendums which are the only other option for additional funding. The Council also held a discussion…
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) in Princess Anne is undertaking a series of financial measures to comply with 10 percent required and anticipated budget cuts from the State of Maryland. UMES officials say that in accordance with the state mandate, all positions that have been vacant for 3 or more years will be…
Parking season begins for many Delaware beach towns on Thursday. That means parking permits and meters will be in effect – in Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island. In Dewey Beach there is still free parking from 5 to 11pm on Monday evenings during the Movies on the Beach, however free parking…
User 284190339 · 05-13-25 Fishing Report Spring action is heating up across the Delmarva region! In the Chesapeake Bay, anglers are reporting good catches of striped bas —try trolling with tandem rigs or casting soft plastics near structure. The Black Drum bite is also solid near the mouth of the bay. On the Delaware Bay,…
David Nees – Cambridge – Pier at Great Marsh Park at the dawn of a New Year. Click for full view
The second Indian River School District referendum is set for Thursday, June 5. This is a current expense referendum – and seeks funding for increased operating costs and to maintain a competitive salary package for staff. There will be three public meetings where district officials will give a presentation outlining the referendum initiative. The public…