Mari Lou
DNREC will launch a new registration system for hunters who harvest gobblers in the First State. The regular turkey season runs from April 12 through May 10, and over the course of it, hunters for the first time will register their turkeys online through the Digital DNREC app, or by calling 855-DEL-HUNT rather than taking…
Bethany Beach officials have issued a public notice for a special election that will be held on Saturday, May 24th. The purpose of the special election is to obtain voter approval to borrow $3,980,000 to construct a new water clarifier within the Town of Bethany Beach. Bethany Beach property owners who are listed on the…
If you saw heavy smoke east of Delmar on Friday – that was a controlled burn done by Delaware State Forestry and The Nature Conservancy. Delmar Fire officials say the controlled burn was done in the area of Pepperbox Road. Following the controlled burn, the area will be planted with new trees to promote the…
Delaware Senator Chris Coons and other US Senators are demanding more information about the cancellation of emergency food assistance from the USDA which would go to food banks and other emergency food pantries in coming months – including the Food Bank of Delaware.  U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and 24 of their colleagues demanded…
Legislation has been introduced in the Delaware State House that would restrict school resource officers and school constables from cooperating with federal law enforcement agencies in immigration matters without permission from the Delaware Attorney General. House Bill 93 was introduced by 31st District Representative Sean Lynn on Thursday – and is awaiting a hearing in…
Over $100,000 in Business Boost microgrants have been announced for several businesses on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary, Jake Day says the awardees include The Night Watch Childcare and Pickled Goose Catering – both in Wicomico County and Pizza Tower in Cecil County. Business Boost awards are…
While the national unemployment average ticked up to 4.1% in February from 4% in January, Delaware’s unemployment average remained steady at 3.6%. However the Sussex County unemployment rate increased from 4.2% in January to 4.4% in February. According to the Delaware Department of Labor, the Labor Force Participation rate set a record low at 59%…
UPDATED – 03/28/25 –Â Â Voters in Laurel have chosen new leadership and elected Carlos Oliveras to the Mayor’s office. Oliveras received 112 votes to incumbent John Shwed’s 105 tallies. The two council seats both went to incumbents. The At-Large seat was won by Donald Holden with 158 votes to Laura Mackey’s 56 votes. Ward 3 will…
SA Harrison – Millsboro – Massey’s Landing. Click for full view
Anthony Slater – Long Neck – Long Neck evening sky. Click for full view
Maryland US Senator Chris Van Hollen spoke on the Senate Floor Tuesday night about the collapse of the bridge in the early morning hours of March 26th, 2024, after the MV Dali lost power and collided with a bridge support. Six Maryland transportation workers who were on the bridge lost their lives – and millions…
Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Sunlight through the fountain in Ocean View. Click for full view
UPDATED – 03/25/25 –Â The Sussex County Council met Tuesday in Georgetown. County Administrator Todd Lawson reminds County residents that if you plan to file an application to appeal the County property tax assessment – the deadline to do that is Monday, March 31st. Lawson also announced that the first Land Use Reform Working Group meeting…
23andMe has filed for bankruptcy and Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings is encouraging Delawareans who used the company’s genetic testing services to delete data from the company’s genetic database. 23andMe is looking to sell its genetic database through bankruptcy to the highest bidder – which Jennings says is an unacceptable risk. You should submit your…
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) plans to conduct controlled burns in the Ellendale and Milton areas during the season which ends on April 30th. These burns are scheduled for the Ponders Tract/Pemberton Forest Preserve and Edward H. McCabe Preserve. On Thursday, March 27th, pending conditions, a burn is scheduled for the Ponders Tract near Milton and…
20th District Representative Stell Parker Selby was officially sworn into office on Monday afternoon. Rep. Parker Selby was sworn-in in person with family members on hand for the ceremony. She has been absent from the General Assembly session since it began in mid-January because of a medical event. Officials say that while she was not…
A public meeting with DelDOT on upcoming maintenance work on the Rehoboth Avenue drawbridge will be held on Monday, April 7 at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. The meeting begins at 5pm and will include maintenance repairs to other area bridges as well. DelDOT officials will discuss the reason for the painting, the project timeline…
A Millsboro man has been arrested after a shots fired incident that occurred Saturday night in Millsboro. Delaware State Police were called to Gravel Hill Road just before 11:30 for a report of disorderly conduct and shots fired. Police learned that 56 year old Harry Hudson approached a social gathering at a neighboring residence and…
The second annual Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day Expo will be held Saturday at the Delaware Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility at the Wilmington Airport. This honors the trailblazing legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen – but also propels the next generation toward careers in aviation, aerospace and STEM industries through hands-on workshops, career mentorship and…
Delaware’s Insurance Commissioner has issued a bulletin regarding insurer’s drone usage. Commissioner Trinidad Navarro says that while aerial photography use has increased, insurers must balance these innovations with a commitment to fair consumer treatment, regulatory compliance, ethical standards and aerial imagery must be utilized in a transparent manner. This bulletin provides guidance as to how…
Dover Police are investigating a burglary at a home on North State Street Saturday. Police were called to the home around 4 Saturday afternoon and learned that sometime Saturday an unknown suspect entered the home and removed money and a purse. Police have no additional leads, but as anyone with information to contact Dover PD…
Two Dover men have been arrested for murder and other offenses after a death investigation last week in Dover. Last Thursday Delaware State Police were called to Wyoming Mill Road to check on the welfare of a resident following a report from a healthcare facility that caused concern for the resident’s safety and well-being. Troopers…
He was the cornerstone of Funland on the boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach – and the local community – since 1961. A post on the Funland Facebook page Sunday announced the passing of Allen “Al” Fasnacht – he was 96. Al impacted many people but did it quietly, with humility and kindness. He did everything at…