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Rehoboth Beach Commissioners have voted unanimously to adopt the city’s 2020 Comprehensive Development plan. The plan goes to the governor for certification.The process was delayed over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is the result of at least 18 planning commission and board of commissioners public meetings. Commissioners are expected to meet in the…
The Fiscal Year 2023 Delaware Capital Budget, known as the Bond Bill, is making its way through the General Assembly.The House has approved a state-record capital budget of $1.4-billion. It funds school construction projects in all three counties, transportation projects and initiatives to protect Delaware’s natural resources.$90-million is contained for the Community Reinvestment and Redevelopment…
Sussex Correctional Institution will get a new Warden.Scott Ceresini succeeds SCI Warden Truman Mears, who retired last month after 33 years with the Delaware Department of Correction. Mears had been warden at SCI since January 2020.Ceresini has been serving as Kent County Community Corrections Warden and is an 18-year DOC veteran. “Warden Ceresini is a…
In the wake of the US Supreme Court Dobbs decision that overturns Roe v. Wade, Delaware lawmakers have passed legislation that would expand access to abortion services and enhance protections for abortion providers and patients who seek an abortion.Under House Bill 455, advanced practice registered nurses would be able to perform abortions, in alignment with…
Sussex County Council has voted to allocate more than $7.5-million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for healthcare, housing and human services-related programs.A dozen entities will receive portions of the funding, which is required under the act to assist such programs in the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.Groups that create affordable housing in southern…
The iconic Dolle’s Candy sign will be on full display for the first time since it was taken down from its perch on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk last December.The sign will be installed today (Wednesday) on the western side of the Rehoboth Beach History Museum.Tom Ibach donated the sign to the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society…
Work is getting underway this fall on a new Sussex County Family Court Courthouse. The facility will be located at Race and Market Streets in Georgetown, across from the County Courthouse. Elected officials, members of the judiciary and local citizens gathered Tuesday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site. “This is a great day…
Legislation that would increase the age to legally purchase any firearm from 18 to 21 has passed the Delaware State Senate by a vote of 14-7. The measure (House Bill 451) also passed in the House. Delaware’s current law mirrors federal requirements that a handgun buyer be at least 21 years old, while someone who…
Today (Tuesday) is the last day to get registered to vote in the Maryland primary election. It is also the final day to change party affiliation or to update any name or address changes before the July 19th primary.This can all be done online at the state elections website. Deadlines are also coming up to…
Two Maryland Republicans are calling for short- and longer-term solutions to ease the pain of high gas prices and fuel taxes for Marylanders.Maryland’s gas tax is set to rise by about seven cents after July 1st under a state formula. Legislative leaders, who are Democrats, have refused calls to schedule a special session.Congressman Andy Harris,…
Sussex County Council gets its meeting underway at 10:30 this morning (Tuesday) in Georgetown, to accommodate a groundbreaking event for the new Family Court facility.County Finance Director Gina Jennings is expected to lead discussion on American Rescue Plan Act grant awards. Planning and Zoning Director Jamie Whitehouse is expected to provide an update on the…
A new venture with a familiar name is coming to the old Nicola location on North 1st Street in Rehoboth Beach, reports The Rehoboth Foodie. “Downtown Blues” will offer the same BBQ concept that is available at Bethany Blues in Bethany Beach and Lewes. The restaurant group behind Bethany Blues and The Starboard plans to…
Ocean City Police have made four arrests in connection with a strong-arm robbery early Saturday morning in the area of 20th Street and Philadelphia Avenue. According to police, a 25-year-old Baltimore man informed officers that he had been assaulted by three males who stole some of his property. The victim was taken to a local…
An investigation into two people who were allegedly living at a home without the property owner’s permission has led to charges against a woman and a man.Delaware State Police said Monday that the adults were found along with three juveniles at the home in the Lewes area. According to police, troopers saw narcotics, drug paraphernalia…
A Kent County man is charged with pointing a gun at a woman.Felton Police said Sunday that officers found a man in possession of a firearm when they responded to a reported domestic dispute over the weekend. The victim was able to flee the residence and visited the Felton Police Department to wait for officers.Police…
Two people are facing charges following a report of suspicious individuals around a vehicle in Dewey Beach.According to Dewey Beach Police, officers arrived on the scene on Read Avenue Saturday night, and a handgun was spotted in the door pocket of the vehicle with a loaded magazine next to it. The smell of marijuana led…
Delaware State Police and the Department of Correction are investigating the death of an inmate at Sussex Correctional Institution Saturday.State police said Sunday that the victim’s body has been turned over to the Division of Forensic Science for an autopsy that would determine the cause and manner of death. *Delaware State Police Monday identified the…
The ballot is set for the August election in Fenwick Island. Five candidates will be competing for three open seats on town council.Two incumbents are running: Richard Benn and William Rymer. Vicki Carmean, currently Mayor of Fenwick Island, did not file for re-election.Also running for a two-year term are Edward Bishop, Eric Espinosa and Kimberly…
A Delaware state trooper was assaulted this weekend during an attempted arrest in the Lewes area.According to Delaware State Police, troopers responded to a report of suspicious activity on Pinetown Road, and saw what appeared to be illegal narcotics sales. Police said a male, later identified as 18-year-old Jaliel Perry of Lincoln, began to run…
Milford Police have identified the victim of a recent fatal shooting as 34-year-old Aaron Jackson of Bridgeville.Friday June 17th just after 10 p.m., police responded to a shooting in Brightway Commons in the 100-block of Bright Way. A shooting victim, later identified as Jackson, was found behind a residence and was later pronounced dead.Investigators believe…
A truck accident on Camp Arrowhead Road resulted in the driver being taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.According to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, its members responded to the scene Friday afternoon and discovered the box truck lying on its side.Delaware State Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
Governor John Carney Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order for another 30 days. The action allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. Delaware law requires that Public Health Emergency declarations be renewed every 30 days. “It’s important people stay one step ahead of COVID-19,” Carney said. “Keep doing…