Posts by Mark Fowser
Update: Beach Access Points All Cleared In Bethany Beach
All access ramps to the beaches in Bethany Beach have reopened following the early May nor’easter, which was followed by days of coastal flooding.
Town officials said Friday…
Dover Library, City Hall Closed For Cleaning; COVID-19 Cases Develop Among Staff
City of Dover facilities, including the Dover Library, are closed Friday through Monday for a thorough cleaning, after COVID-19 cases have spread among city staff.
Dover City Hall,…
Neighbor Alerts Sleeping Resident To House Fire In Worcester Co.
A fire spread from a shed to a travel trailer on the east side of Berlin where someone was sleeping inside Thursday.
According to the Worcester County Fire…
Del. State Senate Advances Protections For Manufactured Home Community Residents
Delawareans who live in manufactured housing communities would get new legal protections, under legislation (Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 9) that has passed the State…
Read More2nd Del. Recreational Cannabis Bill Stalls In House
Legislation to set up the regulatory and operations framework for legalized sales of marijuana in Delaware failed to pass in the House of Representatives. It is the…
Read MoreIndian River Inlet Bridge Inspections To Impact Traffic Early Next Week
Motorists who travel the Indian River Inlet Bridge should be prepared for temporary intermittent closures next Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
According to DelDOT, the scheduled load…
Easton Police Investigate Pharmacy Robbery
Easton Police are investigating a robbery at the Rite Aid pharmacy on Marlboro Avenue.
At about 6:17 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded…
Read MoreFormal Complaint Filed Over Stop Of DSU Women’s Lacrosse Team Bus In Ga.
Delaware State University has filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the actions of Liberty County, Georgia Sheriff’s deputies about a month ago,…
Read MoreDel. Bill Seeks To Set Standards Of Care At Recovery Houses
How Ready Will Del. Beaches Be By Memorial Day?
A new phase of beach restoration is about to get underway in Delaware, as the state also addresses erosion and dune damage caused by the recent storm.
According…
Hail Pelts Parts Of Delmarva
Monday’s threat of severe weather lived…
Read MoreOffshore Joint Military Exercise Scheduled For Tuesday
A joint military exercise with a search and rescue scenario is scheduled to take place today (Tuesday) about 23 miles east of Ocean City.
According to the U.S.…
Gov. John Carney Tests Positive For COVID-19
Governor John Carney, D-Del, has tested positive for coronavirus.
“I am feeling well and will continue to work remotely, but unfortunately will have to miss a few in-person…
It’s Bike To Work Week 2022
You may encounter more cyclists on the roads this week.
It is Bike to Work Week, and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration said there may…
4 Finalists In Running To Become Talbot Co. Schools Superintendent
The search for the next Superintendent of Talbot County Public Schools is down to the final four.
The Board of Education plans to conduct interviews with the finalists,…
Saturday Is Election Day In Georgetown, Lewes
Voters in two Sussex County communities will head to the polls this Saturday.
-Three candidates seek to serve a three-year term…
Read MoreDel. Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay Steps Aside In June
Delaware’s Public Health Director for nearly 14 years plans to step down June 30th.
Dr. Karyl Rattay’s tenure is bracketed by…
Read MoreUpdate: Dewey Beach Dune Crossings Cleared; Beach Access Points Reopened
Update: Due to recent storm damage, beach access points in Dewey Beach were temporarily closed this week. Town officials said all dune crossings are now open.
Fog Delays, Fri. May 13th
(updated @ 5:30 a.m.)
–Worcester County Public Schools, 1-hour delay
Investigation Underway Into Theft Of Bronze Vases From Milton-Area Cemetery
Delaware State Police are seeking potential victims in a theft investigation in the Milton area.
State Police said Thursday that troopers…
Read MoreDel. State Senate Advances Marijuana Legalization Bill
The Delaware State Senate has passed legislation that removes any penalties for adults who possess small amounts of marijuana, giving the bill final legislative approval and sending…
Read MoreSnow Hill Proceeds With Scaled-Down Repairs To Black-Eyed Susan
Snow Hill officials have narrowly voted to approve a scaled-down repair plan for The Black-Eyed Susan to get the vessel floating on the Pocomoke River again. The…
Read MoreLewes Beaches Will Not Be Guarded This Summer
Savannah Beach and Johnnie Walker Beach in Lewes will be ‘swim at your own risk’ this summer season.
The City of Lewes announced Thursday that it had not…
Food Bank of Del. Schedules More Mobile Pantries, Starting Mon. May 16th In Sussex Co.
As food costs and gas prices continue to soar, another series of mobile food pantries will get underway next week.
The Food Bank of Delaware has been holding…
Del. Takes Step Toward Creating Inspector General Position & Office
Legislation to establish the office of an independent inspector general has been introduced in the Delaware General Assembly.
Under the bipartisan-sponsored bill (House Bill 405), the IG…