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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…
UPDATED – 05/12/25 – Due to potentially unfavorable weather, the press conference scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, starting at 11:45 a.m., has been moved from the East Steps outside of Legislative Hall to the Senate Chambers inside of Legislative Hall. ====================================== The Delaware Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty will hold a press conference, rally…
The Grand Opening of the new Rehoboth Beach Patrol/comfort station building at Baltimore Avenue will be held on Thursday, May 22 at 10am – along with a ringing of the opening bell and tours of the new facility. Construction of the new building began in 2024 – it houses a medical office, public restrooms and…
Fire hydrant flow tests will take place Wednesday in Lewes in the area of Olde Town White’s Pond and Cedar/Indiana Avenue. During this time, you may experience low water pressure or discolored water for up to 24 hours and can be visible throughout the system, not just the area being tested. We ask that you…
School Board Elections take place in Delaware statewide Tuesday, May 13th. In Sussex County, not every school district will have an election. There are elections in the Cape Henlopen, Indian River and Woodbridge School Districts. In the Cape Henlopen School District there are three candidates for the Area C seat – Laura Parsons, Andy Lewis…
A Magnolia man has been arrested for DUI and other offenses. Delaware State Police spotted a driver not wearing a seatbelt in the area of Peachtree Run and Walnut Shade Road and made a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver, 63 year old Edward Soja of Magnolia, the trooper detected an odor of alcohol…
Rehoboth Beach Commissioners meet on Friday and on their agenda is the discussion of a possible ordinance for a curfew for juveniles. In just the past week or so there have been incidents of violence with groups of juveniles and others. Several neighboring communities already have curfews for those under the age of 18 and…
Greensboro Volunteer firefighters were called for a structure fire on Mill Street in Greensboro Saturday morning just after 9. Crews found a two-story duplex with two units with fire showing. Three occupants were alerted to the fire by the occupant of the other unit and escaped safely. The lone occupant in the A unit was…
Demolition between Rehoboth and Baltimore Avenues of the Grotto Pizza and Sirocco Motel will be allowed to continue for another month. There is a traditional moratorium on this activity between May 15 and September 15, however because the structural integrity of the entire motel building is compromised, the City of Rehoboth Beach has granted permission…
User 284190339 · 05-12-25 Fishing Report Spring action is heating up across the Delmarva region! In the Chesapeake Bay, anglers are reporting good catches of striped bass —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,…
Lisa Hamaker – Sun and clouds over Angola. Click for full view