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Sussex County Council to Meet Tuesday Morning
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The council will recognize the Laurel High School Football team on their season and Division 1-A championship. There will be two public hearings at 10:15 on the Black Oak and Coral Lakes Annexations to the County Unifies Sanitary Sewer District and Director of Utility Planning,…
Read MoreGov. Larry Hogan’s Farewell Address, Tuesday 5pm
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will deliver his farewell address Tuesday evening at 5pm. Hogan says that Maryland has come a long was over the last eight years to change for the better. This will be the Governor’s last opportunity toe express to Marylanders how grateful he is for the privilege to serve as governor and…
Read MoreFire Heavily Damages Angola Beach Home; 3 Pet Cats Perish
Firefighters from Rehoboth Beach were called to Buttercup Street in Angola Beach and Estates around 10:30 Sunday morning for a fire. Crews arriving on the scene found a mobile home well involved in fire. Lewes, Indian River fire crews were called for back up along with Sussex County EMS. There were no human injuries, but…
Read MoreUPDATED: Ellendale Voters Opt for Change
UPDATED – 1/7/23 7:30pm – Voters in Ellendale opted for change on the town council. Michael Workman was the top vote-getter with 93 followed by Terrie Ottomano with 77. Incumbent Aaron Moore received 48 votes. The other seat was left vacant when Kim Hughes did not run for re-election. Workman and Ottomano will fill the…
Read MoreGas Prices Continue to Rise with the New Year
Demand for gasoline has increased â and the price at the pump has increased as well. The national average has increased 12 cents to $3.29 a gallon since the start of the new year â but is still 1 penny less than a year ago. In Delaware the price is at $3.33 â 21 cents…
Read MoreDMV Unveils the Virtual Lobby
The Division of Motor Vehicles has a new feature â the DMV virtual lobby. This feature can be used by customers who would prefer waiting in their vehicle rather than inside the DMV location you’re visiting. Access the virtual lobby using Plan & Scan mobile ticketing by scanning the QR code on signs throughout the…
Read MoreGov Carney Extends Public Health Emergency Another 30 Days
Governor John Carney has formally extended the Public Health Emergency for another 30 days. The Governor says that Covid-19 cases peak in January. This extension allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue Covid-19 vaccination and testing programs. Under Delaware law, a public health emergency declaration must be renewed every 30 days.
Read MoreTwo Crashes in Area of Route 24 & Plantations Road in Lewes Thursday
Lewes and Rehoboth Beach fire and EMS responded to a crash Thursday just before 11:30 at the intersection of Route 24 and Plantations Road. Delaware State Police say a Nissan driven by an 87 year old Millsboro woman made a left turn from Route 24 onto Plantations Road and collided with a westbound Honda driven…
Read MoreHebron Shed Fire – Accidental
An electrical issue at the electric service panel inside a shed in Hebron is the cause of an accidental fire just before midnight Thursday. Hebron firefighters were called to Giles Lane where they found fire in a wood-frame shed. Firefighters put out the fire quickly â however it did cause about $5000 in damage.
Read MoreMulti-Jurisdictional Training in Seaford Sat & Sun at Seaford Middle School
Seaford Middle School will be the site of a multi-jurisdictional training event Saturday and Sunday. Expect to see an increased presence of police, EMS, Fire and related personnel and equipment. The training is expected to run from 8am to 5pm both days.
Read MoreGun-Related Laws, Rising State Revenues Among Topics of Discussion at State Rep. Danny Short’s Coffee Meeting
State Representative Danny Short is sponsoring new legislation that would eliminate the possibility of bail for anyone arrested for using a firearm in the commission of a felony. Right now, denial of bail is only done in capital murder cases. Also at the meeting Rep. Short discussed state revenues which continue to rise. Since the…
Read MoreWork to Begin at Rehoboth Area Bridge Later This Month
The bridge at Love Creek on John J Williams Highway will get new pile jackets and repairs. Work will start Wednesday, January 18th and continue through Friday, February 24th, depending on weather conditions. The majority of the work will take place within the waterway. Some of the work will include traffic control on the roadway…
Read MoreScholarships Available for Students Pursuing Careers In Chicken Industry
Delmarva Chicken Association is inviting high school seniors, college students and graduate students to submit applications for its 2023 College Scholarship Program. They’re accepting applications for undergraduate scholarships of $2,000 and graduate-degree scholarships of $3,000. DCA is asking that students submit their completed applications no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday April 7th. DCAâs annual College…
Read MoreDelaware’s Council on Shell Fisheries to hold Hybrid Meeting
Delawareâs Council on Shell Fisheries will hold a hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 9. The Council will discuss various shellfish management issues, including oysters, blue crabs, and horseshoe crabs, and other shellfish topics. The in-person meeting, which you must register for if you plan to attend, will be held…
Read MoreFour Dead, Three Others Injured in Crash in Caroline County, Maryland
Four people are dead including at least three from Sussex County, Delaware after two vehicles collided in Caroline County, Maryland. Three others are receiving treatment for injuries. The crash happened yesterday morning at around 9 a.m. in the area of Maryland Route 404 east of Bullock Road. According to the investigation, the driver of a…
Read MoreIntersection Project to Shut Down Eastern Side of Milton Area Road
Starting Monday, January 9th and continuing for several weeks, the eastern side of Deep Branch Road in the Milton area will be closed at SR 1 depending on the weather. The planned 24/7 closure is due to an intersection project. You’ll find detour information below. Additional Information from DelDOT: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)…
Read MoreCharities Benefit From Speedway SâMores and Monster Mileâs Inaugural âGift of Lights at Dover Motor Speedwayâ
Details are out about the results of Kent County’s newest holiday tradition at the Woodlands of Dover Motor Speedway, which thousands of visitors experienced from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. The âGift of Lights at the Speedway included: ⢠More than 60: Scenes that visitors saw during their trek.⢠3 million: Number of lights glowing…
Read MoreFormer State Representative to Become Sussex County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy
Former 20th District Rep. Steve Smyk of Milton will replace Eric Swanson who is retiring from his position as chief deputy in the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office. Smyk served as a Republican state representative for 10 years and a Delaware State Police Trooper for 24 years. He is also a veteran of the Delaware Army…
Read MoreSussex County Council Reorganizes & Hears from Pine Haven Residents
The Sussex County Council held a swearing in ceremony for the Council and row officers who were elected last November. Districts 4 and 5 Council members Doug Hudson and John Rieley, County Sheriff Robert Lee, Register of Wills Greg Fuller and Recorder of Deeds Alexandra Reed Baker were sworn in. The Council reorganized at the…
Read MoreNew MD Attorney General Anthony Brown Sworn In
Maryland’s 47th Attorney General was sworn in to office this afternoon in Annapolis. Anthony Brown has pledged to advance an ambitious agenda of increasing equity and justice for all Marylanders. He has pledged to support law enforcement and promote community confidence by building on recent police reform efforts, including to seeking authority to work with…
Read MoreConstituent Coffee with Rep Danny Short Wed Morning
Representative Danny Short will hold a constituent Coffee meeting Wednesday morning. Residents of the 39th District are invited to come discuss issues important to them and find out more about the upcoming legislative session, which begins on January 10th in Dover. The Constituent Coffee begins at 8am at the Nanticoke Senior Center in Seaford.
Read MoreDE Treasurer Colleen Davis Sworn in for Second Term
State Treasurer Colleen Davis was sworn in for her second term Tuesday morning. The oath was administered by Deputy AG Jason Staib, legal counsel to the Office of the State Treasurer. âIt is my honor and privilege to serve the people of Delaware,â Davis said. âOver the past four years we have maintained our AAA…
Read MoreHon. Bonnie David Joins DE Court of Chancery as Master in Chancery
The Honorable Bonnie David has joined the Court of Chancery as Master in Chancery. Her chambers will be located at the Court of Chancery Courthouse in Georgetown. Prior to joining the bench, Master David was a litigator in private practice, where she litigated before the Court of Chancery with a focus on deal litigation, corporate…
Read MoreCaroline County Sheriff’s Dept. Corporal Nagel Dies
The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office has lost one of its own. They say that on New Year’s Eve, 6 year veteran of the department, Corporal Lucas Nagel lost his battle with PTSD and took his own life. Cpl. Nagel graduated from Col. Richardson High School in 2013 and joined the US Army as a Military…
Read MoreUPDATED: Additional Woodland Ferry Closure Dates
UPDATED – 01/02/24 – DelDOT officials will close the Woodland Ferry at 11:30am Wednesday, January 3rd for the day and at 11:30am Thursday, January 4th for the day. ===================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/29/23 – The Woodland Ferry will be closed from December 30th through New Year’s Day, according to DelDOT. The ferry will also be…
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