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Governor John Carney along with State Education and other officials Monday have launched a statewide student mentoring program – which will streamline the registration and training process for mentors in Delaware public schools. Volunteers interested in mentoring can submit an application that will be processed by the Department of Education and then sent to districts…
A swearing-in ceremony was held this morning for the newly appointed Chief and firefighters of the Salisbury Regional Airport Fire Department. Chief Preston “Bill” Bounds and Airport Operations Technician and Firefighters Bill Bant, Michael “Greg” Miles and Lucas Donaway were sworn in by County Executive Julie Giordano Tuesday morning. This brings a dedicated team of…
Two teens have been arrested on weapons charges after a traffic stop last Friday in Milford. Milford Police stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Routes 113 and 14 just after 9pm and found the driver, 18 year old Zion Demby of Dover, did not have a valid driver’s license. Further investigation revealed the passenger…
All outdoor burning remains prohibited in Delaware. However the State Fire Marshal has also included the prohibited retail sale and use of fireworks for the upcoming Diwali holiday – which is October 31st through November 1st. Conditions throughout Delaware have worsened due to the lack of rainfall – and the extremely dry conditions and strong…
User 284190339 · 10 – 29 – 24 Fishing Report Monday saw excellent fishing conditions and everyone who fished the inshore ocean cashed in on tog and sea bass. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid and the Shooter Dog both had excellent catches of sea bass. Several private boats also ran out to the sea…
Travis Martin – Bayside sunset. Click for full view
UPDATED – 10/28/24 – Maryland State Police with help from Cambridge Police have arrested two teens in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday, October 20 in the area of Pine Street and Dunns Court in Cambridge. Police have arrested 18 year old Jo’Mir Omar Norman and 15 year old Brian Wongus, Jr. –…
A crash shut down eastbound Route 50 in the area of the Route 113 overpass in Berlin just after 9 Monday morning. Maryland State Police say that an tanker truck with Texas registration and driven by a 28 year old Laurel, DE man, was struck from behind by a BMW driven by 39 year old…
Tuesday will be the last day that early voting will begin at 11am in Delaware. From Wednesday, October 30th through November 3rd early voting will be available from 7am to 7pm. After just 2 days of early voting, Delaware Election officials report that 86,907 people have either cast an absentee ballot or voted early in…
One person was hospitalized with smoke inhalation after a fire at an East Pine Street home in Delmar Sunday evening. Delmar firefighters were called just before 6pm where they found smoke and fire showing from a two story home. Delmar firefighters were assisted and backed up by several neighboring companies. The Maryland State Fire Marshal…
A former Delaware investment adviser has received a six-month suspension from the Attorney General’s office for viewing current financial account information of former Delaware clients while unregistered. The Investor Protection Unit, which is the state securities regulator for Delaware, received a complaint from a former client of Robert Brandon Prettyman, who was concerned that Prettyman…
It’s no trick – on Halloween, the Maryland Department of Transportation will begin milling and paving on Route 50/Ocean Gateway east from the Wicomico County line to Old Ocean City Road/MD 346. Drivers should expect major traffic impacts and delays with single-lane closures during the resurfacing project weekdays from 7am to 6pm – times are…
Major William Crotty has been named the 27th Colonel of the Delaware State Police – effective November 1st. Major Crotty’s promotion to the rank of Colonel marks the culmination of a distinguished career of over 27 years of dedicated service – which began in January of 1997 as a member of the 66th DSP Academy…
User 284190339 · 10 – 28 – 24 Fishing Report Sunday the weather wasn’t that bad but no boats fished from Lewes Harbour Marina. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle reported stripers were caught during the night on drifted sand fleas and live eels. In the early morning, between first light and sunrise, small stripers, with…
The north channel dredging is complete in Fenwick Island. Town officials report that the equipment has been moved to begin the dredging of the south channel, which should now be underway – and the project is well ahead of schedule to be completed by November 12th. Dredging activity takes place between 7am and 7pm Monday…
User 284190339 · 10 – 27 – 24 Fishing Report I wish I had better news about fishing on Saturday, but between the small craft advisory on the ocean and the unusually poor reports from Indian River Inlet, it seems staying home and watching collage football was the better choice. Of course, I happen to…
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User 284190339 · 10 – 26 – 24 Fishing Report Friday, we had a pretty good heave on the ocean, but boats from Lewes decided to give it a try anyway. All but one returned to port. The Katydid managed to get in a half-day trip with a decent catch of sea bass. When I…
Today is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of safely disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Drugs must be in a container such as a pill bottle, box, blister pack, or zip lock bag.…
Jean Nussle – Powellville – Blue bird at Adkins Mill Park in Powellville. Click for full view
Theresa Olsen – Millville – Sunset at Holts Landing. Click for full view
The Town of Ocean City has obtained the legal services of Marzulla Law, LLC, to file a lawsuit against the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in connection with the US Wind project. Resort officials are continuing their efforts to protect the coastline and community and this action is being taken with the unified support…
Princess Anne firefighters were called to a home on Revells Neck Road in Westover for a structure fire just after 2pm on Friday. Firefighters found a two-story home under renovation – with no smoke alarms present. Investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office found the fire was accidental and that it began on the…