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The Delaware Forest Service has mobilized a team of 19 Delaware firefighters to join the effort to contain wildfires in northern California. Many of the fires have been caused by lightning and have spread due to hot, dry, windy weather. Delaware has trained more than 600 firefighters since 1996, and crews from the 1st State…
More electric vehicle charging stations are coming to Delaware roadways. DelDOT and the Department of Natural Resources plan to place 11 multi-vehicle fast-charging stations along major routes through part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law utilizing $18-million in federal funds. Targeted first will be the general areas of Rehoboth Beach on Route 1, Selbyville on Route…
The continuing recovery from school closings during the COVID-19 pandemic is reflected in the 2021-2022 Delaware Statewide Assessment that was released Tuesday. State Education Secretary Mark Holodick said the Department of Education has made educational opportunities a priority this summer, adding that “recovery doesnāt happen overnight.” In English language arts, 42-percent of students in grades…
Rehoboth Beach Police are searching for a suspect in connection with the assault of a male juvenile in the area of Rehoboth Avenue and the Bandstand, Police said that Monday just before 10;00 p.m., the victim was attacked on the westbound sidewalk. The juvenile was knocked to the ground, and the suspect continued to punch…
The Berlin Electric Department is asking customers to voluntarily conserve electricity this afternoon (Tuesday) and Wednesday. Peak Shaving Alert hours are between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Customers are asked to turn up the thermostat by three degrees, and to close window shades and drapes to limit sunshine from beaming in. Also, itās requested that…
The ACLU of Delaware is taking up the case of a Milton woman whose vanity license plate has been recalled by the Division of Motor Vehicles.The DMV apparently feels that “FCANCER” is offensive.Kari Lynn Overington has brought a lawsuit in Federal Court, contending that the decision is censorship and a violation of her First Amendment…
Delaware and Choptank Electric Cooperatives have issued a Beat the Peak Alert for 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. today – Monday. Members are asked to postpone the use of large appliances – dish washer, washing machine, dryer and hot waste, to raise the thermostat by a few degrees, and to close the shades and curtains…
The Marvel Museum in Georgetown is caught up in a controversy over an infrastructure grant that was approved by Sussex County Council.The Georgetown Historical Society’s board of directors has released a statement detailing the background for the installation of a memorial to 100 Delawareans who supported or enlisted in Southern armies during the Civil War.…
(photo is an archive photo of a previous presidential visit to Rehoboth Beach) President Biden’s time in Rehoboth Beach was short this weekend.Mr. Biden arrived at his North Shores home Sunday, after testing negative for COVID-19 on two consecutive days. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden was apparently already staying there.This morning (Monday), the president and…
408 boats are registered to take part in the 49th annual White Marlin Open, which begins today in Ocean City.Each boat is permitted to fish on any three of the five fishing days through this Friday. Up to $8.6-million in prize money is up for grabs. An estimated 292 boats were out fishing Monday.In addition…
UPDATED – 8/7/22 6am – According to guidance from the White House, President Biden should be arriving in Rehoboth Beach around 7:50 this morning by way of Marine 1. He’s expected to remain at his North Shores beach house until around 11 Monday morning. He has no public appearances scheduled while in town ā he’s…
Fenwick Island voters will go to the polls Saturday. Three seats on town council are open, with five candidates competing.Incumbents Richard Benn and William Rymer hope to stay in office. Edward Bishop, Eric Espinosa and Kimberly Espinosa are also running for a two-year term. Vicki Carmean is not seeking re-election.The election is being held Saturday…
A Texas woman is facing charges in connection with three vehicle break-ins in the downtown area of Ocean City.According to Ocean City Police, officers responded to a Dorchester Street condominium twice this week to reports that items were stolen from unlocked vehicles, which were parked inside the building’s locked and gated garage.Police reviewed surveillance video,…
Delaware health officials now report six suspected cases of Monkeypox, which are considered probable pending CDC testing.The most recent three cases involve a 42-year-old Kent County man and two New Castle County men.Delaware Public Health officials said Thursday that based on the current number of cases and information available about the disease, the risk to…
A waterspout came ashore on Smith Island late Thursday, becoming a possible tornado.Some homes have been damaged or destroyed. Any injuries reported so far are described as minor.This occurred during a round of severe thunderstorms late Thursday.Governor Larry Hogan said the state’s emergency management team is tracking the damage caused by storms at Smith Island…
A recreational water advisory has been issued for Bethany Beach,According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, elevated levels of bacteria were found in water samples that were taken Wednesday at Garfield Parkway. The beach is open, but swimmers are advised to use caution and / or avoid prolonged periods in the water.Onshore ocean flows…
The regular lifeguarded swimming area at Assateague Island National Seashore’s North Ocean Beach has reopened after being closed for several days due to the discovery of fragments of old military munitions.No material has turned up since Sunday afternoon.Visitors are reminded not to pick up any unknown metal objects on the beach or in the surf,…
Offshore wind development will generate job opportunities in Maryland.$22.9-million is coming from the American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge for the Maryland Department of Labor to develop a new apprenticeship model to support the offshore wind power industry. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the Maryland proposal is one of 32 chosen out of more…
Improvements to mental health and mental health services are coming in Delaware.Governor John Carney has signed three bills passed by the Delaware General Assembly, which address concerns of children as well as adults.One measure (House Bill 300) allows middle schools to hire more counselors, social workers and school psychologists, building on a previous measure to…
“Lock it, or lose itā¦”Delaware State Police said Wednesday that Criminal Investigative Units have been handling several vehicle thefts at gas station and convenience store parking lots, where vehicles were left unattended, idling and unlocked. Troopers believe suspects are specifically looking for running, unattended vehicles.It is also a state law to stop the engine and…
The Indian River School District has set starting and ending times for the upcoming school year. Opening day is Tuesday, September 6th for Grades K, 6 and 9 and the Howard T. Ennis School, excluding pre-school. Students in Grades, 1-5, 7,8 and 10-12 will start Wednesday September 7th. Preschool programs, including at Howard T. Ennis…
Soaring temperatures and humidity levels have led Delaware Electric Cooperative and Choptank Electric Cooperative to issue a Beat the Peak Alert for today (Wednesday). According to DEC, members are asked to conserve electricity during times when the cost to purchase and produce power is high. Members are asked to postpone use of washers, dryers and…
Delaware State Police have released the name of a man whose death in the Lincoln area is the focus of a homicide investigation.A man’s body was found early Sunday morning in the area of Staytonville Road and North Union Church Road. 40-year-old Jose Santiago-Zamora Jiminez of Charlotte, North Carolina was dead at the scene.The Delaware…
The Berlin Electric Department is asking customers to voluntarily conserve or limit use of energy each afternoon and early evening through this Friday. Temperatures and humidity are expected to soar this week. Prices to purchase electricity during these times are at their highest. Between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., customers are asked to consider postponing…
There are growing indications that President Biden plans to spend the upcoming weekend at his North Shores home.The Bidens most recently spent time in Rehoboth Beach during the second weekend of July. This would be their fourth visit to their beach home since the beginning of the summer tourism season. The FAA Temporary Flight Restriction…